Malleable Iron Receives Largest Tax Cut in Bridgeport Relief
The Board of Relief denied appeals from Bridgeport firms including Hy straulic Co Bridgeport Gas Light Co and American Chain Co while granting relief totaling 3.89 million dollars reducing the grand list by that amount and lowering the tax base to 260 million. Other firms such as Warner Bros Singer Manufacturing Dictaphone and International Silver also received relief grants adding to the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
Bridgeport Gas Light Co
Bridgeport Brass Co
American Chain Co
American Fabrics Co
Harvey Hubbell, Inc
Hystraulic Co
Ras
American Chain
American Fabrica
Jerey Hubbell
Warners
Eastern Malleable Iron Co
Woa
Board of
Asaeaaors
Warner Bros. Co
Bridgeport Hardware Manufacturing Co
Bridgeport Metal
Personal taxes due this afternoon in city payments
Tax Collector Edward A. Drew's office remains open this afternoon for individuals aged 21 to 60 to pay personal taxes. Early week receipts total 77,448 with 26,396 for the month. last night 369 paid between 7 and 9 pm, and 1,616 paid yesterday.
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Edward A. Drew
Drew
James
Shannon
Forbes and Thompson Indicted in Four Federal Cases
Chicago February 29 Charles R Forbes former director of the U S Veterans Bureau and John W Thompson contractor of Chicago and St Louis named in four indictments by a federal grand jury investigating waste graft and debauchery in Forbes administration Conspiracy to Bribe and to defraud the U S government alleged in two indictments Forbes charged with accepting a bribe while Thompson named in a fourth alleging indirect bribery The special report notes possible graft and other developments but details were withheld as not within court jurisdiction
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Veterans Bureau
Congress
Chicago
Associated Press
Charles R. Forbes
United States Veterans Bureau
John W. Thompson
St. Louis
Federal Grand Jury
Forbes
Thompson
United States
Auch
Lioney
Tariff Commission
White House
Veterana Bureau
J. W. Thompson
Grand Jury
Senate
Daugherty
Coolidge
Ohio
Washington
A. Mitchell Palmer
Howard BR. McLean
Karl A. Schuyler
Denver
Teapot Dome
Standard Oil Company of California
Naval Owl Teserves
State Department
Ceiba
Honduras
Beverly
Harris
Eleanor Elaine Lee
House of Commons
Stridgeport High
State Street
Cuamo
Joe McGuire
Police Pay For Sick Leave On Agenda At Board Meeting
The Board of Police Commissioners will discuss a rule allowing full pay to officers who report illness two hours before a shift and are examined by the department surgeon the same day. The change would replace the current ticket system after four days of absence and eliminate partial pay for shorter sick leave. Also noted are reward claims by Patrolman John J Reynolds and Miss Nellie Trefman for the Dahme murder case.
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Board of Police Commissioners
Imnder
John J Reynolds
Norwalk
Misa Nellie Trefman
Hubert Dahme
Reynolds
Harold F. Sereel
Miss Trefmannelaine
Mnear
Militant Attire at Templar Dance Adds to Its Splendor
A description of a Templar Ball scene shows officers and guests in martial regalia assembled in a decorated ballroom. Silver streams and electric lighting highlight the setting as dignitaries and a high command lineup pass through the hall in ceremonial order.
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Templar
Harniitan Tote
Senate Dignity Dampened by Violent Session Clash
In the Senate a bitter clash erupted between Chairman Lenroot and Senator Heflin over a hotel visit by Lenroot, Smoot, and others to Albert B. Fall. Heflin charged impropriety, Lenroot called character assassination despicable, while Walsh questioned the visit and timing amid unresolved charges. Continued on Page Eleven.
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Washington
Senate
Lenroot
Heflin
Alabama
Smoot
Utah
Albert B. Fall
Interior
Edward B. McLean
Washington Post
Fall
Lenoor
Walsh
Montana
Oil Committee
Auto Crash Sends Men Flee From Fairfield Fence
A large touring car with two men crashed through a fence near the railroad bridge on Bronson Avenue in Fairfield. The vehicle rolled down a 21% foot bankment, turning over several times. Both men escaped with minor injuries and fled on the Post road before the wreck was spotted. Police traced the car to a New York license plate under Walter Levy, KYR 16th Street, New York City, and notified local authorities as investigators sought the owner. Witnesses say the car came from the Post Road at high speed toward Brenson Avenue.
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Fairfield
Jon Bronson
H.R. Binoo
New York
Walter Levy
Kyr 16
New York City
Elwood
Brenson Avenue
Derby
Michael's Cemetery Wall
Massachusetts
Westport
Meta
Helleve
Bethel
Derien All
Shelton
Hughes
Muser
Honduras
HH. Schenk
Wilton
Georgetown
Trumbull
Milford
Lapper
West
National
Coolge
Congress
Longworth
House
Tyrie
Henry Ford
Gorham Silver Plant to Move to Providence Under New Name
The Whiting Manufacturing Company plans moving its Bishop Avenue silver plant to Providence on May 1. Local workers number about 160, and production will continue under the Whiting name in Providence. The move follows a Gorham Company reorganization approved by preferred stockholders, consolidating Gorham with its subsidiaries and related firms to create the Gorham Manufacturing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting Manufacturing Company
Asllversinitha
Bishop Avenue
Providence
Rhode Island
Gorhant Manufacturing Company
Edmund C. Mayo
Gorham Company
American Tube and Stamping Company
Whiting
Old Board of Trade
Gorham Manufacturing Compens
Wm. B
Kerr Company
Wm. B. Durgin Company
Silversmiths Company
New York
Gorham
Ing
Gorham Manufacturing Company
Rebels Fire on U S Consulate in Celba Honduras
Rebels fired on the American consulate in Celba Honduras. A detachment of Marines from the cruiser Denver landed to guard the consulate as fighting raged in the streets for hours. Officials expect the ship's personnel to protect American life and property without additional aid.
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Wasitington
Celba
Honduras
Jrenver
Weller
Denver
Dayton
State Department
Wife killer given ten years in state prison
Frank Madej once of 728 Stillman Street was sentenced to 10 to 30 years for killing his wife Josephine in Garfield New Jersey on December 29. He is infirm with tuberculosis and his counsel sought clemency arguing he has at most a year to live. The case follows the elopement of Madej’s wife and Constance Gromadski from the city with four children and Madej’s life savings of 1200 dollars.
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Frank Mader
Stillman Street
Astate
Josephine
Garfield
N. J
Hackensack
Madej
Constance Gromadski
Halsett Street
New Jersey
Bureau of Investigation
Bridgeport Notes Court Warnings and Local Affairs
Judge Wolfe at Bridgeport Bar banquet warns of growing disrespect for law. Whiting Silver plant may move to Providence May 1 amid civic opposition. Divorce actions, tax day, and various local incidents fill a busy Bridgeport and state report with crime, public notices, and court cases.
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Bridgeport
Wolfe
Bridgeport Bar Association
Blaesser
Harry W. Walker
Sunshine Homes Company
Bridgeport Bar
Hartford
Board of Relief
Madleable Iron Company
Warner Bros. Company
New Jersey
Hamilton
Knights Templars
Stamford
Darien Ia
Wilton
Taming Wild Horses in Bridgeport Sunday Post
A Bridgeport man reportedly trained a remarkable horse act described as the most amazing performance ever seen. Veteran observers praise his method and claim the display demonstrates extraordinary skill on the steppes like Atalians in ancient reports.
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Huasia
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Sunday Post
Longworth Compromise Tax Rates Compared With Existing Law
Washington reports a side by side on income tax rates under the Longworth compromise versus current law. It outlines normal rates up to 4000 dollars at 2 percent, 5 percent up to 7000, and 6 percent above, with surtax reductions up to 37.5 percent beyond 200000. Personal exemptions mirror existing levels.
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Longworth
Washington
Connecticut Congressmen Cast Straight Party Votes
Five Connecticut House members aligned with party lines on the tax reduction bill votes. Republicans Merritt Tilson Fenn and Vreeman backed the Mellon plan then Longworth compromise, while Democrat O'Sullivan opposed both. Three of the four Republicans were among eight ir reconcilables who voted no on final passage, showing they supported the compromise only to prefer it over Garner plus. O'Sullivan joined Democrats in opposition to the amendment offered by Hawley.
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Merritt
Tilson
Fenn
Mellon
George H. Manning
Washington
House of Representatives
Connecticut
Vreeman
O'Sullivan
Bacharach
N. J
Hawley
Oregon
Darien Wealthy Deputies Sparked Frenzied Publicity
Special to The Telegram reports Darien’s newly appointed deputy sheriffs, wealthy local businessmen, have created a media buzz. Reporters flocked to town while residents debate the influence of these outsiders and the watchful eyes of the selectmen.
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Ram
Darien
Fairfield County Downs
Tnere
Washington
Parlea
Uty
Simon Jeass
Atery
Durler
Meant for Wife Husband Shot Self in Kitchen Drama
Lena Blaesser seeks divorce from Judolph W Blaeson of Brooklyn after a kitchen confrontation in which she alleged he threatened to kill her and fired at her. The bullet hit a sink and rebounded into his leg, while Blaessor reportedly told her she was not worth a bullet. She testified he also stabbed her with a knife on another occasion, leaving wounds she described as severe. Leonard Norman of Stamford witnessed a fight involving Josephine Degan of 651 Jans Street and was arrested and held for Hillside investigation.
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Judolph W.blaesons
Brooklyn
Lena Blaesser
Isaac Wala
Blaesser
Sis
Leonard Norman
Stamford
Insurgent Compromise Pushes Tax Bill To Senate Final Vote
Washington notes report a Longworth substitute for Mellon tax plan with a 25 percent rate cut on earned income under 5000 and general 25 percent across the board, aiming at simplification. The House previously rejected a 261 to 153 reinsertion, and the Senate faces a final tally after debate.
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House
Senate
Judge Wolfe Warns of Dangers as Moral Erosion Grows
At the Bridgeport Bar Association's 44th annual banquet, Judge Isaac Wolfe of the Superior Court warned that crime and immorality rise with growing disregard for the law. He urged uphold of constitutional rules, immigration fairness, and warned against political motives in law. Murphy lauded the profession's ideals, while treasurer Tracy noted financial strains and called for scrutiny of a $44.09 bank entry.
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Isaac Wolfe
Superior Court
Bridgeport
University Club
Min
Congress
Wolfe
Europe
America
Elias
Murphy
James E. “Murphy
Aiveya
W. Tracy
Michael S. Planagamn
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American Fabrics
Harvey Hubbell
Col. Forbes
J.w.thompson
Hamilton Commandery
Learoot
McLean
EOW
Fairfield Fence
E. C. Mayo
U. S
Oniniet
Hillsside
Josephine Degan
Jans Sireat
Hillside Bom
Meas
Sen
Livusa
Ned
Bar Association
City Club
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