Surplus of Banks in Connecticut Noted in Survey
Hartford July 27 AP Banking institutions under state control show a three to one surplus ratio in Connecticut with total resources and deposits rising. Secretary Sims’ report to the National Association of Supervisors of State Banks cites Connecticut as one of five states with unusually high state bank surplus and notes Connecticut ranks tenth in state bank resources nationwide.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Muntana Rontal
New England
Formont
New Hampshire
Maine
Pennsylvania
R. N. Sims
New Orleans
National Association of Supervisors of State
Columbus
Lester E. Shipnee
Shippee
Englind
Missecusetts
Bank Srongest
Sims
Euta
M Sims
Shippe
Insull Buys Into Another Power Co
Samuel Insull and Son and company announce the purchase of an interest in the National Electric Power company. National Electric operates properties in 12 states with an upset value of 93 906 000. Victor Emanuel remains vice president and heads the cargo division as the deal unfolds.
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New York
Samuel Ineull
Middle West
Ineull
Cargain
Wall Street
Middle West Utilities Company
Samuel Insuil i
Insull
Daily Record of Ambulance Calls
Ambulance calls logged for multiple patients in Bridgeport and surrounding areas. Incidents include lacerations, possible fractures, cerebral hemorrhage, chest injury, and foot lacerations. Patients taken to Bridgeport or St Vincent's hospitals or treated and released as noted.
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Daily Record
Aimee Semple McPherson Kidnap Mystery Solved
Carmel Calif July 27 officials declare the Aimee Semple McPherson kidnapping case solved. Assistant District Attorney Seth Ryan says McPherson spent ten days with Kenneth Ormiston at a seaside cottage in Carmel rather than being held by kidnappers. He will present evidence to the Los Angeles County Grand Jury.
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Carmel
Calif
Aimee Semple McPherson
Lmt
Mrs. McPherson
Tryan
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
Tam
Ryan
Kenneth Ormiston
Aimee McPherson
Ocean Park
District Attorney's
W F W Head Dies in New Britain
W F W Head James D McKenna veteran leader dies at Mount Sinai Hospital Hartford heart trouble after a week illness at thirty one He served 1918 1919 in the U S took role in veteran affairs and was an adjuster of claims for wounded war veterans Survived by parents wife and large family Funeral services to be held from 337 Prospect Street Hartford and St Josephs Cathedral Thursday morning
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New Britain
Conn
James D. McKenna
Mount Simat Hospital
Hartford
McKenna
United States
McKennna
Peter D. MrcKenna
Prospect Street
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Governor Smith Receives Bequest From Brennan Will
John F. Brennan of Hudson dies last month leaving Governor Smith 3000 and private secretary George B Graves 200. Brennan, a Democrat ally, also bequeaths 9000 to St Marys Truman Catholic Church and 250 to seventeen other churches. Remainder goes to relatives.
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Hudson, N
Smith
George B. Graves
John F. Brennan
Brennan
St. Mary's Truman Catholic Church
Two More Victims Cut by Glass at Seaside Beach
Two youths, Fred Erhard aged sixteen of 116 Sims Street and Lauretia Meeker thirteen of R F D No 9 Thatletds, were treated by Dr D M Rawe at the Emergency hospital after glass injuries at Seaside bathing beach and park. Police warn watchers to arrest anyone sharp on the scene as the toll rises.
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D. M. Rawe
Emergency ‘Hospital
Fred Erhard
Sims Street
Lauretia Meeker
Thtatletds
Tax Board Warned Against Dictatorial Moves and Funding Debates
The Tax Board faced warnings from member Anker Lyhne over dictatorial overreach in managing city departments beyond its jurisdiction. The session debated contingent-fund appropriations for police signals, bridge wreck removal, and public notices, with motions cut back and referrals to the mayor.
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Anker &. Lyhne
Lyhne
Common Council
Behrens
Sessson
Alty
John A. Cornell
Tad
Edward A. Drew
Nertic Leat Co
John A. Leverty
Tax Board
Police Department
Police Board
Teaf
Idvine Sant Gates
Suttiere
Shater
Wiliam F. Hobbs
Poice Board
Hobbs
Leverty
Wuam Winter
John J. Phelan
Phelan
Winter
Neves
Cornell Fee
Lynne
Ife
Polis Department
Board of Appeals
Audit Update on Tax Collector Office Progress and Attestation
The report details progress in auditing the tax collector’s office from 1917 to 1929 with schedules of error, abatements, and cash book checks. It notes multiple lists completed, cash book verifications, arrears tallied, and ongoing postings and book replacements. Attorney Edward L. Kelly opines that city charter rules make the mayor or officials responsible for warrants and collection when a collector leaves office, with the predecessor released from liability.
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Common Council
Edward L. Kelly
Board of Appotitionment and Taxation
Teave
City of
Bridgeport
Inis
Leverty
Funeral today for Patrolman John J. Lombard
The funeral for Patrolman John J. Lombard of 195 Wordin Avenue will be held at 8:30 a.m. at his home then 9 a.m. at St Peter’s Church with a solemn high mass. A police delegation led by Lt. John Browne and Sgt. Robert Connors will attend. Members of the department, including Captains Regan and O’Connell, viewed his coffin last night. Lombard, among the new patrolmen appointed last April 1, was highly respected and commended for his service.
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John J. Lombard
Wordin Avenue
St. Peter’s Church
John Browne
Robert Connors
John J. Grifin
Thomas J. Griffin
Charles H. Gampett
John €. Ford
Hugh of
Hugh of Gilmartin
Dennis
Michael J. Herchick
John TE
Regan
John O'Connell
Lombard
Uns
Patroman
Richard Opped
Tie
Seven Injured in Southbury Auto Collision near Inn
Seven persons were injured when two automobiles collided in front of the Green Lion Inn in Southbury at 3 pm. Constable John B King and Chris Olsen transported the injured to Griffin Hospital in Derby. The victims include Oscar Olsen and daughters Margaret and Edna, a friend Mabel Hansen of Brooklyn, Frank Shepard of Southbury, and another man with unknown name.
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Waterbury
Cary
Green Lion Inn
Southbury
John B King
Chrie Olsen
Griffin Hospital
Derby
Ans
Oscar Olsen
Margaret
Edna
Southby
Mabel WW. Hansen
Brooklyn
Frank Shepard
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Gi Ellen
Iczema
Thomas Bologna
Greenwich
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Fred Trhard
John Doe
Main and
Congress
St Vincent’s Hospital
Paulina Meeker
Fairfield
Aimee Npherson
W. F. W. Head
Gov. Smith
O.ught
Johson's Creek
Bridgeport Marine Company
George Sundarlin
FL I. Callagher
Willam F. Connelly
Gallagher
Park Department
Searle, Oakey and Miller
Sylmoe
Officer Lombard
Hadley’s
Hadley
John Str
John Srs
Hine
Sunday Post
Pocolopaug
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