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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1924

Page

2

Leaders Accept Coolidge Tax Bill Criticism and Call for Revision

Republican leaders in Congress endorsed President Coolidge’s critique of the tax bill signed yesterday while urging early revision. They doubted quick action in the short session, noting the same lawmakers who framed the law remain. Democrats and some Republicans saw the president’s stance as political, with calls for a better balance and relief for taxpayers. A concurrent resolution was approved to appoint tax appeals board members during Congress recess to satisfy salary concerns.

Washington Congress Coolidge Fresiden Snot Senge Finance Committee Green House Ways and Means Committee Senate Smoot Garner

Thorne Case Continues On Man Slaughter Charge

The Thorne case moves forward on a manslaughter count as the inquest continues. In the car with Mirsky when Thorne was struck were Harold Mann Heim and Benjamin Doniger of New York City, en route to Springfield. Mirsky suffered nine stitches after the callistus incident.

Mirsky Thorne Harold Mannheim New York City Benjamin Doniger Springfield Callistus York Salemo Servier Lawyey Lent Kirby Mary Casey Thorne Third Avenue Ivorce New York Court Crsey Thorne Ras Tees

B H S Seniors Observe Ancient Custom Planting Four Trees

The B H S graduating class yesterday planted four blue spruce trees on the lawn facing Golden Hill street in memory of the school. A program in the assembly hall preceded the planting with speeches, poems, essays, and a class prophecy.

Golden Hill Street Enlers Assembly Hall Golden Will Lawn Chass Hight Orchestra Bard Wiliam Naramore

Railroad Wreck Contimhen From Page One

A railroad wreck near East Albany killed three and seriously injured several others. The engineer Wy RR Decevsed was on the engine. other crew named Paylor Nostom Langinece William J. Suapies are listed among those aboard. Officials say trespassers may have caused the crash.

East Albany Worcester

Meetings Tonight in Pou TM Area

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a meeting schedule on a street in Pou TM area with references to an American Legion event and possible public notices. Details are unclear due to garbled text and missing key names or dates.

A.M. Masouie Aiesivan Legion Boda Maythawer Eoumei Wuhan Mt HL

Senate Debates Coat Adjournment And Pension Plans

The Wisconsin Senate debate featured a failed plan for a one day recess and another attempt to extend the session. Senators discussed delaying action on the emergency relief and pension bills while House action remained uncertain. Compromise talks involving both parties aimed to secure broad support for omnibus pension measures and related relief.

Forse Mintier Steng

Franks Case Sparks Detroiter Murder Trial Details

The piece outlines ongoing coverage of unsolved murders in Tyde park district and ties Leopold and Loeb to the crimes. It describes police actions, witness caution, and prosecutorial efforts amid sensational claims, with vivid quotes about prison life and moral stances, amid background on Leopold and Loeb.

Nathan Leopold, Jr Richard Loeb Chicago Robert Franks Leopold Joseph Sabath Dal Eopold Leh Toeh Teopold Sooalene

Resignation of James P. Andrews as Court Reporter

After more than thirty years as reporter of the Connecticut Supreme Court deliberations James P. Andrews announces his resignation to take effect at the court’s convenience. Justices praise his thirty-seven volumes of Connecticut reports and his precise, balanced legal writings, expressing deep regret and best wishes.

Jaarice Wheeler Connecticut Andrew Wheeler Mitations New Haven Conn Supreme Roe James PL Andrews Pource Federal Andrews Andrewa Bin Una

Dredge Picks Up Trolley at Gables

Cleanup crews restored service after a truck accident disrupted trolley lines in Seaview area. 3,200 pair of cake cables repaired by a relief crew. extra trolleys operated to handle heavy circus crowds.

Telephone Company Larney Kirht Seavints Avenue Yelmable Elec Ss 5 Chien Malagier Potter Connncticut Johnson Atty Mmany

Disorder disrupts Mayfield hearing in Washington

A Mayfield hearing was disrupted by confusion as Luther Nickels, counsel for Pett yd, challenged his seat at Ben Mastie iri. The Ki Klux Klan angle tied to Mer Rouge, Louisiana, was noted as part of the disorder, while Ron Littlejohn of Charlotte investigated alleged murders tied to the Imperial Palace Klanz.

Peddy- Mayfield Senate Nile Tee Luther Nickels Hearge Bat Peddy Ben Mastie Ki Klan Littlejohn Chirlocn N.C Thomas Richarda Wat Daniels Imperial Palace The Klin Wu Yr Ihester

25 000 Visit Circus and Only Four Children Lost

Reported crowd of 25 000 at Fairfield Avenue to see the world famed circus. Police and traffic officers managed crowds. four children were separated but reunited with parents by nightfall. The event featured Mabel Stark tigers, flying acts, and multiple rings as crowds streamed through the big top and surrounding tents.

Feild County Pairfield Avenue Onampous Mabel Stark Bridgeport Bornso Phan Inolue Wyxandier Neel Miardo Miss Stark Futmien John O'Connell Third Precinct Burns Wulfe Kearncvyang Green Traffic Bureau James Walker Co Ae Fairfield Avenue Connecticut Company

Resolution seeks 700000 for Seville Exposition

Washington June 3 A Senate resolution calls for a 700000 appropriation to fund American participation in the Exposition of Seville Spain planned for April. The measure was approved by the Senate today as part of the expost.

Washington Seville Spain Sens Coolidge Congress Tokio

Navy expert warns Japan would threaten U S

Rear Admiral Fiske warned that war with Japan would be the principal preoccupation for the Navy. He argued the United States could not rely on a favorable capital ships to personnel ratio, and warned Japan might seize the Philippine Islands, forcing a costly attempt to retake them with inadequate trained manpower and reserves. He noted Asiatic operations would place heavy stress on US bases, submarines, and drydocks, and favored strengthening defenses and alliances.

Fiske Japan United States Philppine Islands General Board of the Navy Admira Fiske Philippine Islands Reduke Asiatic Hawaiian Islands

Trade Route Merger Up to Ship Board

President Palmer of the Fleet Corporation submitted plans to merge government trade routes with front ports serving the United Kingdom Northern Europe the Mediterranean and South American seaports. The proposal aims to create a third consolidation under the economy drive and to assure paying cases.

Washington Finz United Kingdom Europe Mediterranean Palmer Fleet Corporation Shippin Heard

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