Government Wins Income Tax Case Over Rail Line
New Haven road paid the government eighty four thousand nine hundred four dollars in a federal judgment. The dispute centered on whether additional income taxes for three years should include interest paid on debt. Judge Wart S. Thomas ruled for the government in 1918, with the case upheld by the US Circuit Court of Appeals in 1922.
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Ut Connectic
Habertul Jaton
Ise
Cass
Wart S. Thomas
United States
US A. Circuit Court of Apprale
Vaard
Circuit Court
Tor
Witnesses Describe Tellegen Affairs In Hotel Ordeal
Testimony portrays Tellegen and a woman seen together at various locations including Italian restaurants, with sightings at a Ritz Carlton suite and a Lone Island resort. Multhamer and Fite Malthaner link events to divorce proceedings while statements note a cultured accent and a shouted line about carrying a heavy sack.
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Teslegs
Ghett
Vex
S7th
Dents
Hes Telggen
Ritz Carlven
Telligert
Besan
Ween Mias Ambler
Fite- Malthaner
Tellegen
Matthaner
Beers
Tellsgen
Tellogen
Multhamer
Adam and Eve on Isle in London March report
March 19 report from London notes a peculiar island life with only two inhabitants, a man and his wife, amid a tale of legend and unlikely beings. The fragment hints at a moment of mythic reflection within a city context.
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London
Orkeer
Tefost
Cereus Reveala
Local Groups Hold Evening Meetings Across City
Various clubs and organizations meet tonight across Bridgeport and surrounding streets. Attendees include athletic clubs, honorary orders, and community groups gathering at multiple addresses to discuss events, activities, and local matters.
Runaway Orphans Found by Police in New Haven
Two runaway orphans, Jennie Stomsky age fifteen and Beatrice St. Jacques fourteen, were found wandering and hungry near Organ street in New Haven. Police turned them over to Hillside Home for care and planned return to their orphanage. Beatrice had vanished previously from the home thrice, and Jennie had been missing since shortly after midnight on January 1.
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Uy the Burneu
Feraonnihi
Shriners Honor North American Potentate Visit
A Banaiet in Strained lush night drew more than 206 shrines Pyramid Yample and Temples across the state to welcome James McCandless Imperial Potentate of North America. Potentate Frisbie presided as toastmaster. D. Fairchild Wheeler delivered the welcome address and praised Pyramid Temple work and expansion. McCandless urged increased temple memberships and outlined the hospital program, noting five hospitals nationwide including a New England facility to be built soon. He urged Bridgeport involvement and a trustees meeting in Chicago on April 13.
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Pyramid Yample
James
McCandless
Alpha
Hanoyaln
Iuperial
North America
Oceanion
Joseph. Frisbie
Pyramiadgerad
Noble D. Fairchild Wheeler
Wheeler
Pyramid Temple
New England Hospital
New England
Bridgeport
Board of Trustees
Chicago
Tarse Roussus
German memorandum on Ruhr situation informs possible Franco German talks
The latest German memorandum on the Ruhr situation and renovation questions, delivered in Washington and London, is seen as a guide for possible negotiations. Officials say it should be shared with France and Belgium, with France urged to create a conducive atmosphere, while Germany rejects any talk of intervention by an Anglo Saxon power and demands concrete assurances that Suhr will be freed from military occupation before any settlement.
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Erlin
Germany
Washington
London
Amercan
Briish
France
Belgium
Ruhr
Cuno
Baron von Rosenbergs
Pomlion
Goermann
Suhr
Cleveland Police Drop Leadoux Case in Five Short Lines
A Cleveland incident ends with Ledoux sentenced to six months in jail. After his escape, he and accomplice Alexander Wepko of Fairfield, who is at liberty, were arrested in Wertfield Massachusetts for driving a stolen car without probation. They paid small fines and left for Canada, Ledoux boasting of telegraphing Ene. Circulars identify Ledoux in Ohio custody. he faced federal authorities over a fur-breaking incident. Sheriff Pease confirms the prisoner’s identity on arrival in Cleveland.
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Iine
Ledous
Alexander Wepko
Fairfield
Aci
Liberty
Wertfield
Mass
Sma
Canada
Toxdoux
Ene
Iedoux
Ohig
Tadi
Hai
Levidgeport
Cleveland
Bridgaport
Ledoux
Pease
Murder case hinges on mouth organ clue in Portsmouth
Police in Portsmouth England pursue a murder investigation into Man Pediam, 26, where the alleged instrument used to solve the crime is a mouth organ linked to a sailor. Report notes uncertainty and ongoing inquiries as detectives examine the unusual clue.
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Portsmouth
England
Hower-aeler
Toe Lee
Trolley Union Opposes Social Society Plans
The focal trolley union division 454 of Connecticut rails opposes a new company social society for all employees. Union president John Wurney says no union members may join. Local managers say they have not been notified of the ban and emphasize the society aims to study service quality, with monthly meetings and dues set at 25 cents.
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Focal Trolleymen's Union
John Wurney
Division 454
BATI
Bridgeport
Connecticut
American Electric Mallway Association
Norwalk
Potter
Murley
Tremell Lines
Connecticut Cmpany
Bernard Plinagan
Lucie
Stow Barracks
Norwall
Straford
Gil
Stettilius to Undergo Operation at Morgan & Co
E R Stettinius of Morgan & Co to undergo operation after arrival in New York from Georgia vacation. Formerly linked to several business ventures in St Louis and Chicago. In January 1915 he was hired by J P Morgan & Co to establish a department for purchasing munitions and other war material for Britain and France.
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New York
Stettinuse
Te Morgan & Company
Pospital
Stettinius
Auguste Ga
Acapital
Durness
St. Louis
Chinese Invasion of Japan Begs War Talk in Tokyo
An article by Professor Aoyagi of Waseda University warns that Chinese economic penetration is already reshaping Tokyo. Chinese restaurants and itinerant peddlers are common, while Chinese laborers fill rail and industrial jobs, threatening Japanese agriculture and traditional industries.
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Che ‘Tokio Gwaike Tilo
Diplomatic
Rewley
Aoyagi
Waseda University
Ho la
Apor
China
Takia
Japan
Toklo
Colkie
Man Iehoria
Mongolia
Inbar
Yiather
Milany
harmJeka
Seren Mn
Asie
AGP
Ongoing regatta draws attention at city event
Reported garbled notes describe a river regatta with Unknown participants and spectators at a local venue. Mentions of a group called The Only Lib and a festival setting appear amid fragments.
Locomobile Plant to Send Mrs Carroll to France
Locomobile plant selected Mrs Macy Carroll a Bridgeport mail clerk to represent the Bridgeport division of Durant factories in a Good Will contest. The event aims to recruit support for the Bridgeport candidate before the contest ends April 1 under Durant Activities chief Connell. A committee of club presidents and factory reps will join civic groups in supporting the effort at the Bridgeport plant.
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Macy Carroll
Bridgeport
Durant
Durant Company
Tch
France
Briagaport
Durant Activitias Connell
Daniel Meitamara
George Cl. Weldo, Jr
Rotary Club
George W. Pitzer
The
Lions’ Cin
Joseph U. Friduie
Kiwanka Elite
Berlin Xr. Taambhert
Exchange Et al
Duraet
van Jupendel
City Council Authorizes $300,000 Short Term Notes
The council approves a 300000 short term note plan tied to sewer and power projects, with bonds for 1923 24 and a May 7 1934 issue. Also discussed are education payroll shifts, a fire insurance fund, and street and utility improvements across several districts and institutions.
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William B. Brady
City Normal School
Sociallay
Hindseport
Farendom
Bootleg King’s Aide Surrenders to Feds in Large Ring
In New York on March 13, Peter F. Grimes, alleged lieutenant to ring leader Kessler, surrendered to federal authorities. Posing as a real estate broker, Kessler is said to have run a large bootlegging operation linked to a carpet factory raid where $775,000 in liquor was found.
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York
Emanuel FL
Mangler Kesster
Liguor
Peter FE. Grimes
Kessler
Bates
Connecticut
National President Addresses Engineers Meeting
Harrington, national president of the American Association of Engineers, addressed members at a banquet in the travel path site. Key figures include R. Parkes and Arthur Ko Keating, with the president and secretary present.
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Wvle Harrington
America Harley
Hrigineerk Hddees
Cointelioul Association
New Flaven
Brileopurl
Fragmentary local notice from obscure match scene
In Woking a chaotic night match ended with an unnamed woman grabbing Tim Sytha and forcing him to return her wristwatch, amid unclear details and missing context. The fragmentary report notes a confrontation and a demand for the return of property.
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Tim Sytha Colle
American to Head the International Commerce Body
Rome March 1. Willis H Buoth of New York appears set to become president of the International Chamber of Commerce with broad American backing. Delegates report a formal final vote at the plenary session. talks include civil aviation subsidies and passport abolition among other reforms.
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Rome
Mar
Associated ‘Press
Willis H. Buoth
New York
International Chamber of Commerce
Haa
Inday
Haward Coma
English Channel
Ropean Trafic
Hold Liberty A. A. Proprietor for Liquor Violations
Bardai' of Investigation raided a Main Street establishment last night arresting M O'Connor proprietor for keeping liquor with intent to sell. A quart of whiskey reportedly seized. earlier he faced related charges after break-in at Sabery Wul rooms. Police say he was previously arrested on similar charges but not convicted in City court.
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Bardai
O'Connor
Detective Tells of Red Meeting Mystery in Minnesota
A witness Merrow testified about a clandestine red meeting as police arrested several men at a woodland glen. The record crowd heard how many suspects were rounded up, with one missing prisoner later described as a government agent in disguise.
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Merrow
Department of Tactics
Sed Sheriifs
Woodland Glen
Aupuf Saab
Neventgan
Myatery
Merrory
Minneapolia
Ship Board Seeks Opinions On Financing Plans
The ship board plans to raise capital for shipping operations and seeks recommendations to facilitate bond financing. A committee was formed to study the issue and prepare to report to Washington, with dates in March for operator and shipowner involvement.
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Ship Board
Steamehip Ovynece
Anleey
Washington
Thas
Shipbruisers
Jasgner
Iid Beans
Ruur Invaders Disrupt Wire Service Across Territory
New York reports invasion of the Ruur by French and Belelin troops disrupts telegraph lines. German telegraph administration refuses responsibility for delivery of messages. Commercial Cable Company says messages may be sent at sender's risk.
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New York
Ruur
Crosume
Commercial
Serter
Claim Challenger Promised Increase in Salary Debate
The court heard testimony on whether a challenger promised a raise to janitors, with Commissioner Burns disputing evidence of influence and noting janitors acted within their rights. Arthur Jeigte denied soliciting Board support for a raise, and discussions about a board member were described as improper. The School Board faced potential school closures as funds were withheld for a dental clinic. the council moved to resolve the finance impasse, threatening further action if funds were not released.
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Health Board
Fred Atwater
Board of Endtnceation
Intendon
Superior Court
Eugene C. J. Kelly
Board of Education
Kelly
Couxwell
Board of Apportionment
W. E. Burnham
Park
Seitel Stratfield
Afra
Katherine Cliffe
Henry Cliffe
Park Department
Alfred E. Veneer
Finance Commies
Tia
Meuner
May'il
Council
Gordon McPayden
Malcom
McWayden
Morris Metal Goods Company
Arms
Naw Haven
Citi
Wal
Waterstresta
Sai
Cai
Parmington
Crescent
New Haven
Oba
Water Street
Hunter & Havens
Way
Sistec
el Agnoplaaa Ciy Steerer
Fruvnaford
Aeanne Selaveen
Vpoe
Challenger
Cone
Wilton
Burns
Aie
Buri
Felliffe
Arthur Jeigte
Lincoln School
Commissioner Cutting
Fones
Common Council
Schuol
Chaic
Dental Ella Aa
Board of Wealth
Antextra
Truck Wrecks Poly Near State and Broad Streets
A Bullari Machine company vehicle backed into a street and toppled over on State Street near Broad Street in the morning, smashing the automobile and injuring one person. Joseph Clancy of East Main Street was involved in the incident.
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Bullari Machine Company
Joseph Clancy
East Main Street
State Street
Broad Street
Opening of Arts Exhibition Proves Success Downtown
Vermaline highlights youth talent at the Fanuat and Domestic Arts show at the Sinte armory under the Junior Chamber of Commerce. More than 13 city organizations displayed crafts and educational works from the State Trade School occupied the north side with a 119 by feet area. Students and instructors operated machines as the auto department apprentices repaired a privately owned car. Exhibits included books drawings fabrics and household goods. The Catholic Choral Society performed under M Z Gratten. The event, run by W W Hellows, is one of New England’s largest, with daily programs this week open to the public.
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Bridgeport
Sudents
Achool
W. W. Hellows
New England
Waggrowsa Sehant
Fannie A. Smith
Mary ‘Mills
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