State to appraise three city blocks for tax fairness
State Tax Commissioner William H Blodgett announced last night that three city blocks in Ridgeport will be appraised to determine if current assessments are fair. Hagedorn of Manufacturers Appraisal Co Philadelphia joined Blodgett and local officials to plan the survey, with residential and business sections chosen by the Ridgeport Real Estate board. The work could take ten days to two weeks, with reports prepared for the commissioner and a possible follow up depending on results.
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General Motors
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Oregon
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State leaders back Coolidge plan to abolish federal inheritance tax
State commissioner William Blodgett urged abolition of the federal inheritance tax and favored a conference of state and national authorities to divide tax powers. He argued property transfers at death are handled by probate courts and that federal costs exceed state costs per dollar collected. The conference idea follows President Coolidge’s tax revision bill proposal.
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Shenandoah Dodges Storms Deny Loss of Bearings
Navy authorities deny that the dirigible Shenandoah lost bearings in a severe storm. Officials say the craft maneuvered to dodge heavy rain, while wireless messages from Binghamton report it was in a rainstorm about 11:30 p.m. standard time.
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Comley Named Court Reporter for Supreme Court
New Haven June 2 By Telegram Service Attorney Jom M. Comley of Bridgeport will become court reporter of judicial decisions of the Supreme Court of Errors on January 1 Chief Justice George W ro announced at the opening of the June court term here today The resignation of James P Andrews for more than 39 years court reporter was accepted with regret by the court Comley youngest member of Pullman and Comley of Bridgeport will serve as assistant court reporter until Andrews resignation becomes effective He is the first Supreme Court reporter from Fairfield county and the youngest ever appointed The newly appointed reporter received hearty congratulations from the bar in the packed courtroom Memorial service for Justice Lucian F Burpee of Hartford will be held at the opening of the next court term in Traftford on the first Tuesday in October Chief Justice Wheeler announced Mr Andrews jester of resignation
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Woman 78 Kills Self With Carving Knife in Douglas
Mrs Adelina A Lockwood 48 years old slain by own hand this afternoon in Douglas avenue after talking with her daughter Mrs Wuise Mackey and brother. The self inflected wound from ear to ear. Dr A Castke and Dr Vlaaminer examined the scene and body.
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Senate Votes to Adjourn June 7 in 68th Congress
The Senate adopted the House adjournment resolution by a bipartisan vote to set final adjournment for 8 pm next Saturday closing the first session of the 68th Congress. The move, led by Lodge, aligned most Republicans and many Democrats with farm relief and reclamation plans, though Muscle Shoals remained unsettled amid a vigorous insurgent push led by La Follette.
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U S Globe Fliers Prepare For Jump To Shanghai Today
U S Globe fliers rest and tune planes in Kagoshima ahead of a planned Shanghai crossing. Lt Smith's Chicago repaired after engine trouble. Destroyers to aid crossing. a 209 mile China Sea hop planned.
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Associated Press
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McNary-Haugen Farm Relief Bill Defeated in House
Washington June 3 The McNary-Haugen farm relief bill failed in the House after leaders tentatively approved a substitute plan. President Coolidge was expected to consider it and push for enactment before adjournment. The draft would shift marketing of surplus crops abroad to the War Finance Corporation which would buy from farmers at prices above market, with losses charged to the corporation.
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Dredge Accident Halts Bridgeport Trolleys and Cables
A dredger pulling up three Connecticut Company cables and a Southern New England Telephone line disrupted Bridgeport trolleys and left about 2,500 telephone lines in the East Side out of service. Emergency crews repaired the damage in 48 minutes, though some lines remained affected. the incident occurred during Yellow Mill channel dredging under federal contract and may prompt an official inquiry.
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Yellow Mill Channel
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Southern New England Telephone Company
East Side
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Whech
Seaview Avenue
J. B. Potter
Ward Johnson
Potter
J. R. Harney
Barking Dog Delivers Family From Burning House
A dog awakened nine family members of Joseph Hermandinger on Oxbrook road near Madison avenue as a fire destroyed their one story bungalow. The family fled in night clothes. the dog lay in its kennel after ensuring their safety. Firemen arrived from a distant box, the fire caused about 1000 dollars damage. Hermandinger is linked to the Salvation Army. neighbors aided the family.
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Connecticut G O P Delegates Called to Meet in Cleveland
Hartford June 3 A meeting of the Connecticut delegation to the Republican national convention was announced by Senator Trumbull of Plainville secretary in a letter to 14 delegates and 14 alternates. The gathering aims to decide on any concerted action before the convention opens.
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Soui Norwally
Buclidaves Neation
Bridgeport News Highlights Amid Tax, Courts And Community Events
Bridgeport reports show Amelia Wenderoth visiting the Red Cross. City tax, a Supreme Court reporter shift for John M. Coiley. Dredge incidents disrupt traffic. closure auctions wipe out creditors. local school anniversaries and church events noted. Also mentions state officials, real estate actions, and multiple community notices across Norwalk, Danbury, and Easton with numerous appointments and upcoming meetings.
Peggy Joyce Married to Count Moiner Reported in City
Rumor says Peggy Joyce the actress and Count Carlo Moiner wed in Atluintin. Count Moiner and Miles Joyce arrived at the Ritz in separate suites and departed for New York amid surprise and disbelief among Fite & Co employees tonight.
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Count Car
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Yeaturday
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Miles Joyce
New York
Navy Rear Admiral Warns of U S Inferiority to Japan in War
Rear Admiral Fiske in a public letter to Secretary of the Navy warns that the U S fleet is far inferior in reserves and active personnel to Japan for far eastern operations. He argues the public misunderstands naval strength and notes diplomatic ruptures hinting at possible war, though he does not say war is imminent.
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New York
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Wilbur
Nlight
Fiske
District Attorney Receives Death Letter in Thorne Case
Trooper Arthur O'Brien carried a letter suggesting foul play in the death of mill owner Joel Wolfe Thorne of Millbrook. The unsigned note from New York urged police to identify a man who passed Thorne’s car and hinted truck lights may have been tampered with. Leo Mirsky of New York, 27, the driver involved, faced investigation as authorities pursued a possible road incident verdict.
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Arthur O'Brien
State Constabulary
New York City
White Plains
Millonaire
Joel Wolfe Thorne
Millbrook
State Police
Connecticut
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O'Brien
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Thorne
Leo Mirsky
Mirsky
Grand jury seeks indictment in two youths linked to Franks killing
A大学 student Joe Susan Lurie reported to police on Sunday June 1 that her friend Nathan discussed the Franks murder aftermath and described the incident at the University of Chicago. The grand jury has been asked to indict two youths connected to the case.
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Franks Boy Slayers
Joe Susan Lurie
University of Chicago
Nathan
Robert
Grand jury probes Leopold and Loeb kin in Franks murder
Chicago officials pursue indictments against Nathan Yold Jr and Richard, sons of millionaires, for murder and ransom tied to the Franks case. The grand jury hears eleven witnesses as investigators weigh links to other slayings and the university student Freemans’ death, amid broader questions of motive and connections.
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Cook County
Grand Jury
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Richard
Robert Franks
Five held after Fulton street love quarrel shooting
In a 2:45 p m attack at 96 Fulton street jealous dispute over women led to gunfire. James Pickett 40 was at the scene with Eva Braxton 23 and Adeline Reed 24. Allan Beasley 27 wounded at hand and back. John Parker 22 also present. Beasley a known gunman. Five others arrested, held without bonds as investigation continues.
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Jamen Pickett
Ee Allan Beasely
Vincent's Hospital
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Uye
Pickett
Eva Braxton
Adeline Heed
Beasley
John Parker
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New York
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Beasely
Engineer and Two Firemen Killed in Worcester Wreck
Three enginemen died when locomotive Westbound No. 9 known as the Twilight plunged from a 12 foot embankment near Worcester yards. Firemen Petersen and Tayloe and engineer W L Staples perished or were mortally injured. Passengers suffered cuts as cars toppled. rescue squads were dispatched and an immediate investigation announced.
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Dune
Roston
Albany
Meny
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Beternon
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Natick
Edsel Taylor
Malden
Petersen
Tayloe
W. L. Staples
Allston
City Hospital
Brookhart Wins Iowa Primary By 36066 Votes
Des Moines Iowa June Associated Press United Senator Smith W Brookhart nominated by Republicans in Iowa yesterday with a majority over Burton E Reutwary from 2272 of 2418 precincts tallies show Brookhart leading by 36066 votes statewide 157378 for Brookhart to 121312 for his opponent Rural districts gave Brookhart most of his margin.
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