Vacant Property Pleas Push Taxes Down in Public Session
A Claima committee session heard 16 petitions on tax abatements for vacant or underassessed properties. Applicants including Catherine Husted Marion Latch Esther Goldstein and Zita Mooney urged reductions citing poverty or improper liens, while others sought adjustments on automobiles parcels and personal taxes. Attorny Harry Silverstone represented several claimants and stressed financial hardship among appellants.
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Catherine Husted
Joseph Grass
Shattera Avenue
Goldberg
Marion & Latch
Harry Silverstone
Madison Terrace
Esther Goldstein
Listy
Silverstone
Max Kkrasno
Fannie Snow
State Street
Maple
Ood Avenue
Normin Street
Mabel Schorndorf
Isis
Zita Mooney
Lenox Avenue
Julia # Wells
Max Gold
Adela Marcus
Melgon
John S Shey
Oswald Bush
Cabinet Holds First Meeting This Morning
The cabinet convenes with the President as Kellogg Weeks and New are sworn in. Warren’s appointment as solicitor general goes to the judiciary committee, while Warren Warren is referred. The cabinet lineup includes Kellogg Weeks New Jardine Wilbur Mellon and others with duties across state treasury war navy and agriculture.
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Waitington
Marcia Ly
Attarney
Preedew ‘Onidges Cabine
Ett Tamomen
Kelloge
Agriculture Jardine
Charles Beecher Warren Vo Soutternes
Harry New
Senate
Warrens
Judiciary Committee
Frank B Kellogg
Minnesota
High School Plan to Replace East Side Jail
Mayor Hylan announced a Ludlow Street jail demolition and a new high school to be built on the site, pending Sheriff Hubbard’s consent to surrender. The jail, long famed as a prison for delinquent alimony cases, would see remaining inmates moved to the workhouse after the project approval.
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MLW
York
Ludlow Street
Lower East Side
Hubbard
Hylan
Germany bids final tribute to first president Ebert
Berlin pays final tribute to Friedrich Ebert as his coffin lies in Heidelberg cemetery overlooking the Neckar. A royal funeral train arrives with torches and wreaths while students in university faculty dress march in honor. Four former chancellors and the present chancellor Luther escort the cortege.
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Karl W. van Wiegand
Berlin
Heidelberg
Agai
Friederich Bert
Royal Palace
Heldebers University
Brillant
Prive Wilhelm
The
Republic
Tehrenbach
Stresemann Mueller
Cuno
Luther
Year in jail for Boyer's brother assaulting officer
Edward F Gray, 26, brother of a noted figure, was jailed a year by Judge Avery after pleading guilty to carrying concealed weapons. He faced additional charges for assault on constable Thomas Shaughnessy of Fairfield and for transporting 60 gallons of alcohol in a hidden compartment. Other defendants received shorter terms for burglary and liquor offenses.
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Edward F Gray
Doxer
Avery
Criminal Superior Court
Thomas Shaughnessy
Fairfield
Agostino Greco
New Bedford
Jai
Trank Lamedica
New York City
Stamford
New York
New Haven
Tosaph Powell
Greenwich
States
David
Reformatory
Criminal Court of Common Pleas
Mquor
John J Walsh
Monroe
Costa
Tafflano Ap
Conte Stanley Godfrey
Barnum Avenue
Haquor
Bennett to Prison continued from Page One
A Bridgeport Probate court hearing revealed that Bennett faced imprisonment while discussions, letters, and legal arguments addressed statutory enforcement and potential appeals. Attorney Lorler argued for higher compensation, citing extensive work on multiple estates and related fees despite a $500 fund. Avery disputed repayment, noting claimed embezzlement details and unresolved charges.
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Pele Oany
Bennett
Glynn
Ongresamunames Guvin
Lifth
Judee
Avert
Lina Afr
Attornrs
Lorler
Bridgeport Probate Court
Hennet
Jide Avery
Fairfield exhibits danger avoidance at street car intersection
Yesterday afternoon at the corner of Sehn and Main streets Fairfield jumped onto a car radiator to escape being struck by an automobile operated by William M. Clare of 108 Spring Street, West Ivy, as the machine was about to hit him. The incident occurred at the Sehn and Main intersection.
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Episamoyal
Burwich
Fairfield
William M.clare
Spring Street
Sehn
Main Sect
Graveyard Case 1 Dedication Oral or Written Evidence
The case seeks to determine if the dedication of Parade Hill cemetery was made orally or by written instruments and to present written acts of dedication. Plaintiffs cite applicable law and cases to argue public dedication suffices. In response to the request for burial names, plaintiffs cite Connecticut Cemeteries by William Applebie Daniel Barfleley (1996) as containing a deceased interred list.
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Connecticut
Wiliam Applebie
Daniel Barfleley
Parade Hill
Postpone Hearing on Wheeler Amendments
Telegram staff report from Hartford notes the hearing on Wheeler amendments to the State Prohibition Enforcement Act, planned for April 4 before the Judiciary committee, has been postponed to April 4. Holy Week conflicts and clergy engagements are cited as reasons. Debate centers on possible changes and the level of opposition among lawmakers and public figures.
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Telegram
Wartford
Tata
Ft Snow
Retailers Endorse Small Loan Bill Amid Lobby Battle
Merchants back a proposed small loan measure with a strong lobby of lenders. The bill would set monthly rates around 1 percent and allow repayment at any time, prompting hearings Tuesday the 14th as lawmakers weigh potential impacts on credit access and public servant conduct.
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Its
Binklegione
Convicted mother removal as guardian of Vivian Ratchford
Probation judge removes Catherine Hatchford Ratchford as guardian of her 17 year old adopted daughter Vivian Ratchford after a court hearing. John Doyle Hartford convicted of unfaithfulness received a suspender one year sentence. No successor appointed. Department of Charities filed for removal. husband James Ratchford implicated but failed to appear. Mrs Ratchford wept as court action concluded.
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Mig Mat Ratchford
Catherine Street
John J | Doyle
Hartford
Vivian Ratchford
Frederek Barnlet
Hatchford
James Ratchford
Philosophy of faith yields to action cura
Dr Edward Humeston of Huntington LI spoke at the Fourth meet at First Presbyterian church, arguing that the Philosophy of Action must precede the Philosophy of Faith. The accomplished musician preacher performed organ solos after services, noting his Hamilton College education and past pastorate in Philadelphia.
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First Presbyterian Church
Edward Humeston
Huntington
Humeston
Tamilton College
Philadelphia
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