Foreclosure Drive Targets Tax Delinquent Storekeepers and Drivers
City prepares foreclosure actions against 18 delinquent personal property taxpayers led by storekeepers and automobile owners. Writs, served by city sheriffs tomorrow, follow warnings as $225,000 in back taxes collected to date suggest annual totals may reach $1,000,000. State tax investigation pressure and a broader drive are cited, with names forwarded to Assistant City Attorney Greenstein for suits in the coming days.
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Henry Greenstein
William H. Blodgett
Chty
Greenstein
Russell Meary
Municipal Legal Department
Neary
Greensteig
Tas
Greenstein Sai
Edward\. Drew
Templeton names Colonel Geddes to high sheriff post
Colonel James Geddes of Waterbury was appointed high sheriff of New Haven County by Governor Charles A. Templeton, succeeding the late Thomas L. Reilly. Geddes, former Waterbury postmaster and longtime public servant, led units in the state guard and Connecticut National Guard. Colleagues expect deputies named by the late Sheriff Reilly to remain, amid party shifts.
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Templeton
Geddes
Thomas L. Reilly
James Giddes
Waterbury
New Haven County
Charles A. Templeton
Waterbulry
Connecticut
Sherrif Reilly
Republiican
Coolidge Funeral Train Passes Through Bridgeport
The train bearing Calvin Coolidge Jr. body travels from Washington to Ludlow Vermont and is due to pass Bridgeport around 3 30 this morning. Police detail is not planned due to the early hour and lack of anticipated demonstrations.
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Calvin Coolidge Jr
Washington
Ludlow
Vermont
Bridgeport
Special Council Meeting Adopts Resolution on Coolidge Death
A special Common Council meeting is called for tonight to approve the farm for a $460,000 show bond issue recently allocated to R. M. Grant and Co. Boston and to adopt a resolution on the death of Calvin Coolidge Jr.
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Common Council
R. M. Grant and Co
Boston
Calvin Coolidge, Jr
White Indians deemed pathologic phenomenon not albinos
New York July 9 scientists at a Marsh Darien expedition dinner concluded the three white Indians are not albinos. They deem the phenomenon pathologic or due to glandular issues and stress need for heredity study. Participants include Brutto Oetteking Truman Michelson Cuthbert Christy Carl Akely J Harley Stamp and Richard Marsh who described the expedition and refuted the paleolithic offshoot theory.
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U. S
Canada
Rochester Times-Union
Aliance
New York
Brutto Oetteking
Museum of the American Indian
Truman Michelson
Columbia University
Cuthbert Christy
F. R
Carl Akely
J. Harley Stamp
A. Hooten
Harvard University
Richard O. Marsh
Darion
U S Arbitration Sought In Dawes Plan Rift
Paris July 9 Premier Macdonald and Herriot reached a compromise on the Reparation Commission. Britain concedes no right to rule Germany’s default. France relinquishes votes to allow an American to sit and vote on compliance. Britain will weigh inter allied debts with full considerations. Senate interpellations loom.
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Commission
Germany
Herriot
Washington
Macdonald
M. Herriot
France
Great Britain
League of Nations
Senate
Raymond Poincare
Hughes
Calvin Coolidge
Chiropractor who signed death certificate questioned Meriden case
Dr J H Buffum medical examiner for Meriden reported to Coroner Ell Mix after learning Chiropractor F Lorne Wheaton signed the death certificate for Margaret Miller a three year old child Wheaton admits signing but disputes the legality Health Commissioner Stanley H Osborn says he would report the facts to county health officer and seek lawful action Wheaton says he has authority to sign such certificates
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Meriden
J. H. Buffum
Wallingford
F. Lorne Wheaton
Margaret Miller
Ell Mix
New Haven County
State Department of Health
Stanley H. Osborn
Wheaton
Dose
British American Mortgage Deed Of 126000 Set Aside
Judge Edwin G S Thomas of the United States court set aside a 125000 mortgage on the Raincoat Plant of British American Company of Stamford. The decision finds the contracts around the mortgage intended to conceal usury. M Towenstein & Sons Inc of New York loses claim for about 159.00 in principal and interest. Harries G Brinkerhoff, the company receiver, is favored.
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Edwing S.thomas
Thenited States Court
Stamford
M. Towenstein & Sons, Inc
New York City
Harries G. Brinkerhoff
Plaster Flood Delays Bridgeport Street Scene
A burst two-story reservoir dumped flowing plaster along Main Street and Golden Hill, flooding sidewalks and a house area near the new Professional building. Pedestrians fled to porches as workmen dammed the spill, halting traffic for about 30 minutes while plaster slicked pavement and left vivid shoe imprints on the street.
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Bridgeport
Main
Golden
Golden Hill Street
Buileting
Gabor
Coolidge Son to be Buried in Vermont Hills
The Coolidge family returns Calvin Coolidge Jr. body to Vermont for burial in Plymouth family plot. A White House service was held with officials and friends. a funeral train will carry the boy to Northampton where services will be held. The grave site in Plymouth was prepared as Colonel Coolidge oversaw the layout. The body is then to pass New Haven en route to Northampton.
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Washington
Puccident
New England Reserve
Coolidge
Frank W. Stearns
Northampton
Maso
Calvin
Plymouth
Calvin Coolidge, Jr
United States
John
J. C. Coolidge
New Haven Road Expands Counsel Roles
New Haven July 6 The N H and H R R extends Edward G Burklams jurisdiction to law finance and corporate relations with executive duties as directed by the Board. Arthur F Russell gains real estate taxes valuation and musical relations. Norman Buckingham becomes assistant to the general counsel. Benjamin T Spodk returns as general counsel August 1.
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New Haven
N. H
H. R.R
Edward G. Bucklams
Buckland
Ihe
Arthur Fy. Russell
Benjamin T. Spodk
New Haya Company
Chase Companies of Waterbury
Norman 5. Buckingham
Burklana
Rounsell
Memorial University to Wilson Endorsed
The Democratic national convention endorsed the proposal to establish Wilson Memorial University at Valdosta Georgia upon presentation by John B Johnston of New LX.
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New York
Woonvow Wilson Memorial University
Valdosta
John B. Johnston
Democrats Nominate Davis for President with Bryan as Running Mate
John William Davis of Clarksburg West Virginia the Democratic nominee for president was born in 1878. He served as solicitor general and ambassador to Great Britain before returning to private law practice in New York City. Davis married Julia McDonald in 1899 and later Ellen Bassell has a daughter living in Copenhagen.
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John William Davis
Clarksburg
West Virginia
John J. Davis
Congress
Anna Kennedy Davis
John W. Davis
Baltimore
Davis
Washington and Leo University
House of Delegates
Hig
Wilson
Europa
Germany
Herne
Walter Hines Page
Great Britain
San Francises
John J. Cornwell
Ballot tallies show multiple candidates across many votes
The report lists ballot results for several names including Daniels in North Carolina and Houston and Baker in various states. It cites counts such as 24 on the 100th, 102nd, and 168th ballots for Daniels, and similar tallies for Mcushions, Marshall, and Murphree across 98th to 401st ballots, reflecting a lengthy nomination or election process.
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Josephius Daniels
N. C
Marshall
Indiana
Houston
Own
Baker
Ohio
Gerard
N.X
Allen
Murphree
Hut
Davis Declares He Obeys The Mandate of the Hour
New York July 9 John W Davis Democratic presidential nominee says there can be no compromise with reaction Liberal principles must prevail this is the mandate of the hour and I shall obey it He asserts the duty to present the Democratic creed and policy as declared by the convention and to win militant support from Democrats The statement emphasizes democracy as the convention’s responsibility and Davis’s grave obligations following the party’s choice Continued on page two.
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New York
John W. Davis
Davis
Yec
Bridgeport News Beats Heat Relief Efforts and Local Happenings
Bridgeport officials report relief efforts easing heat for youngsters as rookie players improve under Wright’s training program. Mayor sends condolence telegram to the Coolidge family. Foreclosure suits begin as a new collection drive. Traffic delays from plaster work on Golden Hill street. Deputy motor vehicle chief restores licenses for seven drivers. Population records mark healthiest year for Bridgeport babies with a sharp infant death rate. Colonel James Geddes named Waterbury postmaster by the governor to succeed late Sheriff Reilly.
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Bridgeport
Hyeraniy
Wright
Serid
Coolidges
Golden Uim
Jif
Thomas J. Reilly
New Canaan
Sainr
Davis Is the Class of the Convention Campaign Slogan
New York July 9 The article quotes Rogers praising John W Davis as the class of the convention and a strong campaign feel. It notes faith in God and a belief that the nomination boosts religious sentiment. The piece blends humor with political timing and references past predictions about Davis.
Davis and Bryan Nominated to Democratic Ticket
The Democratic National Convention at Madison Square Garden selected John W. Davis of West Virginia for president with Governor Charles W. Bryan of Nebraska as vice president after a ten day deadlock. Davis spoke at the close, then delegates adjourned sine die. The vice presidential race then centered on E T Meredith and James J Walsh, with Meredith declining and Walsh withdrawing.
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Madison Square Gaars
Democratic National Conventio
John W. Davis
West Virginia
Charles W. Bryan
Nebrask
Davis
Vic
Bryan
Dat
Uagr
Nebraska
Wilkliam Jennings Bryan
Madison Square Garden
Joh W. Davis
Denight
Themes J. Walsh
Motana
Democratic Treasury Drained by Convention
New York July 9 The Democratic national convention has drained both official and private funds. The New York convention committee spent about 900 600 financing the event for two weeks and turned costs over to the national committee which faced a limited fund of about 100 000. Retrenchments followed, including eliminating 41 of 45 ushers, yet the national committee reportedly had overdrawn the fund by 25 000.
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New York
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
Lordship Beach Bathers Face Arrest Over Nudity Protests
Stratford police chief William Nichols told the Lordship Improvement Association that they will patrol the beach to deter disrobing. He said arrests will follow for those not wearing swimsuits, though officers cannot intervene when bathers are already clothed only in outer garments.
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Lordship
William BE
Nichols
Stratford Police
Lordship Improvement Association
Garmenia
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