Irregular tax abatements eyed in council probe
A special investigations committee will hear six unnamed taxpayers plus 84 others whose abatements total nearly 79 000 dollars. City officials will subpoena the six to appear next Monday night in the council chamber to show cause why relief was granted. City Attorney A L DeLaney leads the probe with authority to rescind council actions and seek repayment if irregular abatements are proven. Contempt could follow for nonappearance.
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Special Council
Paul D’ela
Louly
Macdonald Outlines Fairfield Road Plans in Meeting
State Highway Commissioner John A Macdonald presented three proposed road plans to Fairfield officials. Plan B would divide a 36foot roadway along Moody Mulbridge, run near the New Haven railroad, and cut through private property to Taquena road. Plan A favored an 84foot highway from Greer avenue to the railroad, with rightofway and track considerations noted.
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Fairfield
John A Macdonald
Thia Town
Firest
Whith
Will Yan
Cotaing Gut
Southport
Greer
Coadh
Labor Government Goes Into Power in Britain
London January 22 Associated Press report that Ramsay MacDonald kissed the King’s hand at Buckingham Palace sealing his entry as Prime Minister. The new cabinet was published and sworn in at Downing Street as Parliament adjourned for February 12. Baldwin’s tenure ended with his cabinet’s resignation accepted by the King.
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London
Associated Press
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Buckingham Palace
Downing Street
Tomorow
MacDonald
Paldain Ohite
Rewanarrann
Stanley Baldwin
Mr. MacDonald
Seatch University
James Henry Thomas
John Rober Clynes
Baldwin
Mac
Marc- Donald
House of Commonals
Hald
Britain backs US view on 72 mile limit for ships
London reports that Britain and its dominions agree to a US favored rule extending search rights to contraband aboard British vessels within trading range of American shores. The accord, part of a historic treaty, also outlines ship searches and stores for homeward trips.
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Britain
U. S
London
Associated Press
Brust
United States
Australian
New Zealand
Lenine dies of brain disease as Soviet chiefs snub Trotzky
Nikolai Lenine, Bolshevik leader, dies suddenly at a country villa near Moscow. An autopsy by eleven doctors reveals brain vessel ruptures as the cause. All-Russian Congress of Soviets pledges government continuity while party differences surface and Trotsky is snubbed. Funeral arrangements are made for a Moscow ceremony with national mourning.
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Lenine
Snub Trotzky
Moscow
Associated Press
Nikolai Lenine
Tsusala
Clerky
Cornera
Soviet Federation
Foerster II
Tealth
Stmashko
Kremlin
Congress of Soviets
Leon Trutzky
Tempora’ Lly
Bolsheviary
Paris and London near clash over Rhineland roads
Paris and London quarrel over railway operation in the Rhineland. Britain accuses French and Belgians of restricting traffic to Cologne by running lines in their area. Paris replies that Cologne traffic would suffer if Britain blocks administration trains. Diplomats discuss using blockade claims to force joint operation across the Rhine corridor.
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Paris
Great Britain
France
Rhineland
Cologne
Belgas
Tiritish
Tielglang
Forgery trial witness accused as halter to his country
New York January 24 Bert Phillips chief prosecution witness in the forgery trial of William H Anderson state superintendent of the Anti Saloon league was denounced by former governor Whitman as a blackmailer and extortionist. Phillips admitted past business ties but denied selling munition secrets, while Whitman challenged his integrity and cross examination continued with suspense over the alleged conspiracy and payments.
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New York
Bertsall Phillips
William H. Anderson
Anti-Saloon League of
Charles &. Whitman
Atar Wtnega
Phillips
Whitman
Anderson
Rockefellers
Henry J. Kaltenback
Fleischmann Brewing Interest
National Brewers’ Association
Jacob Ruppert
New York Yorkers
Ransom FF. Gibert
Association Against
Morgan
Eix
L. A Lamoutte
Union Hil
N. Su
Woinai
Perry Hintman
Philadelphia
United States
New York Central Lines
McLaughl
Carroran
Superior Novelty Company
Eigabeth
N. J
Thomas Roche
New Jersey
Willians
Boston
Washington
Constitution Star
Ant Saloon League
Tabor
King
Great Britain
U. S
Germany
Lrotzky
Lenine
France
Britain
Rhineland
Sinclair Oi
Renate
General Electric
Wille Hoppe
Schaefer
WTA
Wmvo
Metropoltana
Evore
Bridgeport High
New Haven Commercials
North End Rovers
Athletics
Sacred Hearts
Stratford
Ballit
Cabinet Debates Tax Compromise in Coolidge Era
Washington June 2 A Cabinet session clarifies President Coolidge’s stance on the Mellon tax bill. House Republican leaders push for surtax compromises while the White House signals no modifications to the core rate. Mellon’s plan remains the basis, with amendments only to refine it and keep surtax rates at or below a 20 percent threshold.
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Washington
Mellon
White House
Treident Coolldys
Treasury Revenue
Old East Bridgeport Resident Delia M Kelly Dies at 83
Mrs Delia M Kelly 83 longtime East Side resident and oldest Catholic in Bridgeport died at her home 1423 Noble Avenue. Born in Ireland she moved here at age 12 before the city built its first Catholic church. Survived by four sons William Thomas John and George and a daughter Mrs Hugh Lavery. Funeral plans not announced.
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Delia M. Kelly
East Side
Bridgeport
Thomas Kelly
Noble Avenue
Ireland
Kelly
St Mary
St. Charles
Willam, Thomas
John
George Kelly
Mra Hugh Lavery
President Against Public Matches of Navy Fighters
President Coolidge backs limits on navy boxing contests after White House briefing. Protests from individuals and groups urged action to prevent enlisteds’ participation in public matches such as the Madison Square Garden event. President favors nonprofessional boxing for training and entertainment but seeks to curb large scale ashore competitions.
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Washington
Madison Square Warden
New York
Coolidge
Denby
White House
Army
Navy
Coglesta
Independent gold bank proposal in Germany outlined by experts
Paris January 22 Associated Press reports a committee of experts led by Brigadier General Charles G Dawes proposes establishing an independent gold bank in Germany with foreign cooperation. The plan mobilizes German monetary reserves and foreign capital to stabilize the currency and balance the budget.
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Paris
Associated Press
Wnder
Charles G. Dawes
Germany
Tr Schaft
Reehubank
Berlin
Reparation Commission
Mold
Edward Sawyer of Stamford Dies at Georgia Resort
Edward Sawyer president of the Atlantic Cable Company of Stamford died at a Toky Island club in Georgia after a test trip. A native of Dover New Hampshire, 40, he studied at Andover and Yale, led the Atlantic Cable Company since 1902, chaired the city Finance Board in 1906, and was active in Yale and University clubs. The funeral will be held Friday from St Bartholomew's church in New York City.
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Stamford
j—Edward Sawyer
Atlante Insulated Wire and Cable Company
Jekst Island Club
Toky1 Island
Sawyer
Ele
Dover
Andover
Yale
Tie Hag
Atlantic Cabie Company
Meay Loalle 'Cobey
Moston
Peabody Family
Bank
Cit
Yale Club
New York
University Ciub
St Bartholomew's Church
New York City
Recall Sinclair subpoena falls in oil inquiry
Washington January 22. Senate leaky oil inquiry moves to recall Albert Fall and Harry Sinclair for testimony. A subpoena for Sinclair to appear, now in New Orleans, is set for Friday as prosecutors pursue loans on liberty bonds and stock. Prosectuors note possible grand jury action as Daugherty directs DOJ to watch for irregularities.
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Washington
Sinclair
Europe
Daugherty
Coolidge
Department of Justice
New Crileans
Ide
Liberty
GD. Wahlberg
Grattan T. Stanford
Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation
Mr. Zevely
Zevely
Long Inland
Stanford
Bincrafr
Uncle Sam's Yardstick portrait of Dr Burgess featured
The Bridgeport Sunday Post plans an exclusive feature on Dr George K Burgess head of the Tuscan of Standards Neibert Co who is praised by Washington officials as highly capable and interesting in government service Corey sketches his portrait and outlines his role in the article.
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George Kk. Burgess
Neibert Covey
Washington
Seovernment
Corey
Rear Admiral Sims Operated On For Gallstones
Boston January 22 Rear Admiral Wham Suns retired was operated on yesterday at the Maxeochusetta General hospital for gallstones. His condition is said to be satisfactory. He cancelled several speaking engagements recently for health reasons and left Newport Rhode Island for the hospital several days ago.
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Boston
Wham
Maxeochusetta General Hospital
Tila Plyaielans
Newport
H. I
State auto thief gang suspected in Connecticut cities
State police believe a crime ring is operating across Bridgeport New Haven Waterbury and other cities. January appears to be Bridgeport month as ten cars were stolen here, including a vehicle taken from Thomas Speer at 3836 Warren Street bearing license F 67512.
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Connecticut
Bridgeport
Congress
New Mayon
Waterbury
Thomas Speera
Warren Astrast
Lcense
Local police notes and state news roundup
Local reports detail a suspected auto thief gang at work in Toth, with 14 operators blamed by deputies and three fatalities. Other items cover crime cases, road improvements, art scene shifts, a $200 raise for Rev. Mckenzie, and national politics from Washington to London, plus sports results and local meeting notes.
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Toth
Ladd
Holy Name Society
Germany
Bradley Saga
New la Vel Redding
Macdonald
Fairfield
Miverett Shinn
Westport
Kenneth Mckenzie
Shartford
Stamford
Washington
Bok
Senate
National
Sinclair
Anayer Roosevelt
Secretary of Interior
Gineral
Sparrow
Tacoma
Vera Cruz
Tuckmond
Loss of Captain Sparrow and Tacoma crew in wreck near Vera Cruz
The U S S Tacoma sinks during a norther off Vera Cruz. Captain Herbert Sparrow and two radio operators are reported dead, while the remainder of the crew is said to be saved or rescued as rescue vessels arrive. Navy officials confirm the deaths occurred while in performance of duty.
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Tacoma
Vera Cruz
Washington
Herbert Sparrow
Crui
Wood
Navy Department
Fam
Nounce
U. S
Brough
Tle
Adolph de la Huerta
Sonal
Castillo
Vera @ harbor
Consul Wood
Sparrow
Domd
Trolley Fare Talks Between City and Bridgeport Firm
City officials and Bridgeport Connecticut Trolley Company executives prepared for a Friday conference in Mayor Behreg’s office to discuss a potential fare increase. Assistant City Attorney Henry Greenstein coordinated with company manager Potter and other officials from the traction firm and civic groups to participate. An offer to reopen discussions may be presented by the company through Attorney Baldwin to the investigating committee.
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Henry Greenstein
J. 3
Potted
Bridgeport
Connecticut Company
F. William Behregs
Luciun & Storrs
Deat
The
Traction Company
Ager Potter
Greenstein
Aldat
Fred W. Harron
Charles Backham
William E. Hogan
Louis Kornbint
Gerald A. Fit
Percy T. Litchfield
Transportation Fee
George Warren
Warner Co. BR
T. Rock
Bridgeport Chante’ Association
Alpheus Vwhetes
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Edw. Sawyer
Georgia Resort
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Bridgeport Sunday Post
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Albert E. Fall
Storrs
Potter
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