City Appraisal Sets Seaside Park Value At Four Million
An appraisal by Frederick J. Piss and Canton L. Cole for Hartfordian authorities places city assets of Bridgeport at a sound value of 23,737,825 with land worth 10,762,323 and building reproduction costs totaling 14,906,115. After depreciation, buildings are valued at 12,976,300 with an insurance valuation of 12,341, Ben. The report, tied to a new municipal accounting system, spans 55% pages in three volumes and includes photos and detailed building data.
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Bridgeport
Frederick J. Piss
Canton L. Cole
Hartford
Bliss and Cole
Astem
Smart Shook
William Chew
Accord
Chey Foremerly
Oil Board of Agsextora
Churenes
Echnols
Convents Charitable Society
Eldings Court
Feral Proper
Inna Velites
Appra Sere fcViaws Board of Thecation
Fire
Police Department
Park Department
Health Department
Preble Works Department
Erie - Soo
Knelasst- Tiel
Cann
Bean'sies
Burroughs Library
Badri
Board to Open School Bids This Afternoon
The board of education plans to open school bids this afternoon. Details remain unclear due to damaged text but the session is scheduled for 3:30. District priorities and bid proposals are expected to be reviewed.
Bridgeport Valuation Records Put Per Capita at 161.48
Record of valuation indicates each Bridgeporter is worth 161.48 if the 147,000 inhabitants were to receive equal shares of the city property value. Riss and Cote fix municipally owned land and buildings at 24,737 a25. Reed based population on growth since 1800 and school registrations.
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Carroll R Reed
Bridgeport
Church pattern talk described by Cholidge at Enited Church
Long, fragmented OCR list covers battles, arrests, property values, politics, crime, and various news items. Readable elements include church remarks by Cholidge, a city property value near 24 million, and multiple named places and people scattered across pages.
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Christ
Cholidge
Enited
Joral Dagelll
Placera
Clty
Faircield
Lawaned Cheshire
Reformatory
Hopsey
Stanford
Car Loses All Four Wheels on Rural Road
Three people from New Canaan were injured when a car on a rural road lost its four wheels and overturned. Driver Albert Zinn, 30, suffered a skull base fracture. passenger Dorothy Heffen, 16, had a fractured collarbone. passenger Maie Reible, 18, injuries unspecified. The car was found with axles tested and wheels nearby, suggesting a tire failure caused the accident.
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Vanaan
Albert Zinn
Torothy Heffen
Majie Reible
New Canaan
Poincare Cabinet Seeks Unlimited Power to Act by Decree
Paris July 26 AP Premier Poincare seeks authority for government by decree to tackle France finances, delaying foreign debt ratifications until autumn. Cabinet endorses national self reliance, hints at tax boosts and higher production. Rumors swirl over Gouraud visit, denied as mere courtesy. no Syria reassignment discussed.
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Poincare
Chamber of Deputies
France
Washington
London
Ministry of ‘National Reconciliation
Sarrant
Marin
Hales
Tomorro
Gouraud
Stw
Beara
Ang
Tas
Interior and Colonies
General Gouraud
Syria
Henry de Jouvenel
Poincare plan would raise taxes in 1926 program
Paris July 26 The Poincare cabinet outlined a ten clause plan for stabilizing finances and redeeming the franc. Indirect and direct taxes are to rise with a projected 4.5 million francs in the last half of 1926. Rail and freight rates will go up and customs tariffs will increase. Direct tax changes await minister Byckanowski’s final decision.
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M. Byckanowski
Dying Man Recounts Plane Strike That Killed Four
A dying witness describes a storm damaged flight from Borkum to Nordenes that crashed on Jurist Island killing the pilot, a woman passenger, and two others. The survivor, dying in hospital, detailed the lightning strike, smoke and loss of consciousness as the aircraft plummeted to earth.
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Berlin
Borkum
Nordernes
North Sea
Jurist
Fly
Battle Royal Malady on Park Avenue Involves Foston Chick Sox
Six players of the rural semi professional Foston Chick Sox were jailed after a melee on Park Avenue near State Street en route to Nyack. A manager Edward Blanko faced assault charges while Guilfucci, allegedly provoked by a dropped player, reported wounds and a gun was found on Edward Doles. The group, all Cuban and Portuguese, faced breach of peace charges with bonds set at varying amounts.
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Nyack
Park Avenue
State Street
Jon
Raymord
d /Gullfucci
State ‘Street
Edward Blanko
Mainstreet
Otis Stark
Ramiero Rormmniez
Benjamin Mitchell
Blanko
Guilfucci
Edward Doles
Guilfacc
Simple funeral planned as son of Lincoln dies
Manchester VI July 28 AP Revert Todd Lincoln eldest son of President Abraham Lincoln and last surviving Civil War era member of his family died in his sleep at his summer home Hildene He would have turned 83 on August 1 He never sought public office but held high posts including secretary of war under two presidents and United States minister to Great Britain under Harrison He led roles at Pullman and later became president and chairman of its board Retired two years ago due to age and health servants found him this morning after failing to awaken him.
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Manchester
Todd Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Hildene
United States
Great Britain
Harrison
Pullman Company
Mr. Lincoln
Kia
Ferguson
Dan Mi
Moody
Texas
Possibie
Bill
Toma
Hig
United States Cuprey Court
Archer Powty
Arher Ferguson
Wichita
Archer County
Supreme Court
Barry Miller
Alynes
Dallas
Porter
Miller
James E. F Gud
Semani
Miner
Kerguaon
Hurricane Lashes Coast Off Miami In July 26 Fla report
A tropical hurricane battered the lower Florida coast and the Bahama Islands. Winds reached high speeds as warnings kept craft in port. Damage scattered around Miami Beach including the Roney Plaza, with several houseboats wrecked and two tugboats sinking. The passenger steamer Seminoe faced radio contact issues while en route from New York to Miami.
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Miami
Fla
Florida
Bahama Islands
Miami Beach
Roney
New
Miami Beach Causeway
Rum King Dwyer and Dry Chief Green Found Guilty
San Francisco and New York reports state Colonel Ned M. Green former prohibition administrator for northern California and Nevada and William V. Dwyer reputed head of a rum smuggling syndicate were found guilty on federal charges. Green was indicted on ten counts for embezzlement of government liquor and misconduct in office with $5,000 bail posted. Dwyer faced a single count of conspiracy to violate the federal prohibition act with a maximum penalty of ten years and a $10,000 fine after an eleven hour trial jury deliberations.
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Calif
Ned M. Green
Prohibition
California
Nevada
Seceion
Green
Federa
Frank H. Kerrigan
Colonel Green
Hatfield
New York
William V. Dwyer
Dwyer
Jang
Coast Guard Service
National Capital
Smith
Catholic Bishops in Mexico Face Arrest as Rebels
Mexico City reports eight archbishops and 29 bishops who signed a protest letter against new religious regulations risk arrest if deemed sedition. The letter urged withdrawal of priests, suspension of ceremonies after July 11, and defied clerical schools bans while calling peaceful action until constitutional changes.
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Latfor Ling
Otey Mezivan
Eriova
Caubier
France
Mexico
Cather
Enliege Dean
Mexico City
Aap
Entscopate
Calles
League For the Defense of Regions
League
Latter Day Saints Order to Leave Mexico
American born missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in Mexico were ordered to depart as Mexico restricts foreign religious services after July 31. Some 70 missionaries are affected, with many in Baja California and other interior areas. Instructors at mission schools had already left, while five church caravans remain unaffected.
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Salt Lake City
Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints
Jenneth Haymore
el Paso
Church
Mexico
Rey J. Pratt
Brazil
Caioalea
Juarez
Dublan
Chulchupa
Pacjeco
Grand
Fire bell mix up in New Canaan telephones
In New Canaan a telephone subscriber misheard the call 694 as fire. The central operator sounded the fire siren, and firefighters searched for a fire that did not exist. The delay was blamed on the subscriber, who requested an explanation.
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Central
New Canaan
Contr
Utilities baron gave $125000 in Illinois testimony
Samuel Insull testified before the Senate Campaign Fund Investigation committee in Chicago, admitting a $125,000 cash gift to Allen F. Moore for Frank L. Smith’s campaign and $33,785.19 spent on Anti-World court propaganda aiding Smith. He declined to answer about further contributions to Crowe-Barrett, seeking counsel advice.
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Chicago
Samuel Insull
United States Senate Campaign Fund Investigation Committee
Allen F. Moore
Frank L. Smith
Smith
Crowe- Barrett
Insull
Crowe-Barrett
Crowe
James A. Reed
Mr. Insull
Daniel J. Schuyler
Samuel Ettilsaon
Nsuil
James H. Wilkerson
Federal Building
Elopee Children Returned to Home in Maine
In Ellsworth Maine on July 26 AP reports 14 year olds Nelle Piper and David Cougtin were found after a five day search. Escort by relatives and an Ellsworth officer brought them from Machias to their homes. They admitted they would not repeat the risky escapade and hoped to marry. They were jailed in Machias after capture on the road between Machias and East Machias.
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Ellsworth
Nelle Piper
David Cougtin
Gin Ellsworth
Machias
Earl
Davis
Nel- Me
Roth
James A. Cummings
Washington County
East Machias
Sime
Dusky Flappers of Watling Island Get French Lingerie
New York July 26 A dramatic incident followed the grounding of the Fort Kemble near Watling Island. Survivors aboard the Marayo rescued natives who then jettisoned cargo including exotic lingerie while the Watlingese celebrated with improvised stories and local customs.
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Watling Island
New York
Fort Kembla
San Salvador
Fort Kemble
Marayo
Citar
Moody to Become Texas Governor After Ferguson Resigns
Moody appears certain to win the Texas governorship as Miriam Ferguson announces resignation plans tied to the upcoming primary results. Ferguson says she will leave office after a special session set for September addressing road bonds and pending investigations, with Moody slated to take office January 18.
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