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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1927

Page

5

Rival parties to stage fight over tax cut methods

Washington July 27. A fierce and multi sided battle over how a tax reduction plan will be cut for business and the public next winter and how the shares will be distributed was made more certain by conflicting demands of party leaders. Republican Willian R. Glectn of town urged cuts in rates on individuals under 500000 then hinted at corporate cuts. Democrat Joint Garner of Texas pressed for a 10 percent corporate reduction. Garner urged a cut from 13.5 to ten percent, aiming about 8300,000,000. Green remained noncommittal. The article notes proposed repeals of nuisance taxes and debates on corporate and inheritance taxes, with Treasury resisting broad changes for now.

Washington Iivii Party Willian R Giectn Wars and Means Committee Joint Garner Texas Demouit de Alatece Jis Garner Green Number of Nations United States Chamber of Commerce Treasury

Woodchopper stabbed in quarrel over food

Samuel Butler a 73 year old woodchopper from North Oxford is hospitalized with six knife wounds after a stabbing in a cabin in the Oxford woods. Frank Harvoud is held without bail awaiting a change in Butler’s condition. The attack arose from a dispute over food and was only learned today.

Worcester Mass Associated Press Samuel Butler Oxford Oxford Woods Frank Harvoud

Canadian air pioneer plans hop to London

Ottawa flight leader Ernest Longmanny plans a non stop Ottawa to London crossing as Canada’s next air milestone. Captain Janney leads the effort with preparations for the trans Atlantic route.

Canadian Air Pioneer London Ottawa Ernest Lo Gunney Ottawa Airmin Janney

One Legged Boy Rescues Two From River

A one legged eleven year old boy saved a woman Olive Curley and her sister in law Dorothy Curley from drowning after a river escape near Greenfield. The lad swam from the opposite bank to reach them, securing a life saving hold on Mrs Curley and grabbing Miss Curley’s hand before help arrived. Witnesses reported the brave rescue as the boy continued to assist until all were safe.

Greenfield Macs Associated Press Dornia Pavis Olive Bini Julius ¢ Bu Cle Mus Joly Curley Dorothy Curley Eixteen Linn Owley

Man Killed by His Own Tractor at Stamford

Horace Lewis of New Canaan died at Stamford hospital after a tractor ran over him on a development site. Deputy Coroner H oC Stevenson ruled the death accidental, saying the sap ping clutch and movement caused him to be thrown into the path of the tractor, which rolled forward forty feet before others stopped it. No evidence of criminal negligence was found.

Stamford Asco Clted Press H Oc Stevenson Horace Lewis New Canaan Stamford Hospital Lewis

Wells Attacks Baldwin in Book

London column describes a 1927 edition excerpt by How Welty depicting Lord Edensoke as a cruel official. It recounts violent imagery and moral scandal, noting Wells as a charter author and detailing a turbulent scene with lyrical prose and provocative dialogue.

Constable Defies Cape Speed Trap

A report states Constable Defies Cape speed trap amid confusion over a Fourth of July period. He claims misinterpretation of events after London police isolated cases, noting 17 motorists faced court actions and noting nine pleaded guilty while one was freed. He argues the bulletin misstates actions.

Yarmoush Associated Press Ils Washington Het Res Popertin Armoutt Neyei Quetion

Ingenious methods to smuggle liquor across borders revealed

A 1920s report details elaborate schemes to hide alcohol in vehicles crossing the New York border. Customs crews recount thousands of seized cars reengineered with false compartments, hidden tanks, and modified engines to conceal shipments, with frequent resales at Malone and Oldenburg.

Lawresce Customs House Rouses Point New York Negr A Chruffeus United States Customs Malone Oldensburg

New Haven Beaches Deemed Unsanitary By Health Official

July 27 New Haven health department official Dr Dwight M Lewis declared bathing beaches from Lighthouse Point to Bradley Point unsanitary due to sewage pollution. The condemned stretch includes Morris Cove Gavin Rock and Fort Hale Dodo. Public warnings urged avoidance of the area over weekend and holidays.

New Haven Lighthouse Point Bradley Point Dwight M Lewis City Health Department Morris Cove Gavin Rock Fort Hale Lewis Powt

Norwalk Man Files Suit for Divorce

Charles H Stevens of Norwalk filed for divorce in Superior Court against Vera Louise Austin Stevens alleging desertion on October 20, 1423. The complaint states the marriage began January 2, 1923.

Charles H Stevens Norwalk Vera Louise Austin Stevens Norwale

Radio critic kills self in Chicago hotel room

Chris D Hygner former president of the Press club of Chicago and radio critic of the Chicago Herald Examiner was found dead in his room at the Commonwealth Hotel. A bloodied knife and revolver with one cartridge exploded lay nearby, police said. Investigators believe he stabbed himself below the heart and then shot himself. a physician is examining the case.

Chicago Chris D Hygnerls The Press Club of Chicago Chicago Herald-Examiner Common Eath Hotel Haggert

Judge Lightens Penalty Against Lottery Agents

In Syracuse on July 26 two agents of the albin three ball pool were arraigned in police court. Each fined $1000. Anthony Wit and Tudor Thenes suspended. Thomas and 36) of Wolfs fine was revoked. Judge Leo J Yehl suspended penalties on promises agents would never again engage in any lottery activity.

Siracuse Ited Albin Bill Pool Anion Wit Tudor Thenes Thomas Wolfs Tudge Leo J Yehl

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