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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1927

Page

5

Connecticut to collect 10 777 914 in taxes due July 20

Hartford July 8 Associated Press reports Connecticut will collect a total of 10 777 914 in taxes from five sources due July 20. The largest share comes from gross earnings tax on public service corporations, and the inheritance tax is the second major source. Savings banks and savings departments will contribute part of the remaining total, with detailed breakdowns provided by the state treasurer’s office.

Bartford Associated Press Connecticut Fures Treasury

Tongue Tied Man Cleared In Dwi Arraignment

In Waterbury Judge Abner P Hayes freed James Condon of Ansonia after witnesses mistook his inability to speak for drunkenness. The court found him tongue tied and not intoxicated at arrest, ordering his discharge.

Waterbury Associated Press Abner P Hayes James Condon Ansonia Bene Kim Condon Plains

The Beloved Physician and the Family Doctor’s Role

A critical tribute to the general practitioner as the backbone of medicine, highlighting Sir James Mackenzie and Dr. W. J. Herrington. The piece praises bedside study, intimate patient knowledge, and the GP’s pivotal role alongside surgeons and specialists in healing communities.

Sir James Mackenzie R Macnair Wilson Daily Sun Thomas Hardy Connecticut America William F Verdi Doctor Mackenzie England Dodor Maclenaie London Mackenzie W J Herrington Huron County Michigan University of Michigan Lake Huron Grindstone City Herrington Thither Euope

Bridgeport Second In Auto Accidents Hartford July 8

The Associated Press reports that while fewer than in the prior two weeks, motor vehicle accidents in the state for the week ending last Saturday totalled 645, with 268 in 14 cities. Six fatal accidents occurred, with Greenwich and East Hartford among notable locations, and Bridgeport recording 42 incidents.

Hartford Associated Press Department of Motor Vehicles Bridgeport New Haven Yolic Waterbay New Britain Norwich Tamford Greenwich Menden New London Norwalk Danbury Middletown Winsters

Pictures sold in London bring nearly $1,000,000

High prices were realized at Christie’s and the James Ross collection sale in London. The 29 Montreal-sourced pictures brought 129,996 guineas, about 645,000 dollars, contributing to a total of 19,2417 pounds, roughly 1,006,000 dollars. Rembrandt’s Portrait of a Man, Reynolds’s Portrait of Lady Ann Fitzpatrick, Rowaney’s Portrait of Lady Sullivan, Turner’s Venice, and Hala Portrait of a Man fetched multi-thousand guinea sums, with the latter believed destined for America.

London Associated Preas Christies James Ross Montreal Rembrandts Eo Man Admiral Tromp Reynolds Ann Fitzpatrick Rowaneys Lady Sullivan Turners Venice America

Merchant Bequeaths Funds to Churches

Bristol reports in the will of Jesse M White that $100 goes to the Methodist church at Winsted, $200 to the Congregational church at Torringford, and $100 to the Methodist church at North Wayne, Massachusetts. With $300 left to David A Kelly, the remainder of the estimated $100000 estate is divided among a sister, five nephews, and a niece.

Bristol Associated Press Jesse M White Winsted Congregational Torringfad North Wayne David A Kelly

Swedish Chorus Honors Mayor Behrens with Songbook

The Swedish National Chorus Norden performed Thursday night in Bridgeport and held a matinee in City Hall. The concert benefited Mayor Behrens, who received a book of songs used by the 60-voice chorus. he thanked the group for the honor.

Bridgeport Swedish Singing Society Norden Common Council City Hall Bulong Merauy

Inspector Praises Camp Pomperaug Health Measures

State health inspector Dr Howard Dunbar made an unannounced visit to Camp Pomperaug on Lake Zoar and announced a high rating for the CT camp in sanitary and safety conditions. He praised the removal of the family drinking cup and the new bubble system and dishwashing setup as improvements.

Howard Dunber State Department of Health Pomperaug Lake Zoar Dunbar Con Necticut State Department Arnold Sorenah Tim

Civil Service to Offer Exams Soon

The United States Civil Service commission announced open competitive examinations to be held soon at unspecified locations. Available posts include junior engineer and deck officer in Coast and Geodetic Survey at $2,000 yearly, associate farm fire prevention engineer at $2,000, assistant fire prevention engineer at $2,400, junior cartographic engineer in Washington or field at $1,860, and various medical, social, and horticulture roles across bureaus. Higher grades by promotion.

United States Civil Service Commission Washington, DC William Paul Fein Bureau of Chemistry Department of Agriculture Coast and Geodetic Survey Washington DC United States Childrens Bureau Department of Labor Bureau of Plant Industry Department of Agriculture

Mian Goes On Trial For Impersonating Officer

Boston July By Associated Jess Charped with obtaining money from Irving and Dimea Flela of Jamaret Plain by impersonating a government Secret Service operative Count Paul Monte was placed on trial in Federal district court today. Monte was held on charges of facilitating support to a minor child and shestering his wife Esther Warman of Winthrop. He was sentenced to three terms of six months and fined 100. Under bond of 8000 he disappeared for several months. He was apprehended on June 7 on the charges now against him and was held in lack of 4000 bail for the grand jury.

Boston Associated Jess Irving Diamea Flela Jamaret Plain Secret Service Paul Monte Wile Federal District Court Monte Mra Esther Warman Winthrop

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