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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1924

Page

2

Senate approves partial twenty percent tax cut amid ongoing negotiations

The Senate advances a partial twenty percent tax cut while negotiations for broader rates compromise proceed. House Republicans and White House aides weigh a Mellon plan, with discussions focusing on middle and normal tax reductions and potential shifts in bond values.

SirCormic Republican Himois Yellon Birougat Fara Bie McNaty Rset Senacar VicGo Aleh Mellon

Missing names and details in a fragmented fashion during a 19th century ball event

The text records a fragmented OCR page with numerous names, fabrics, and fashion details, mentioning a Bankers' Ball and various attendees. It lists many personal names, gowns such as georgette, chiffon, lace, colors like blue, black, gold, orange, and silk garments, but lacks a coherent narrative or complete event specifics.

Bo Addison Botetha Georgette Wass Bessie John Siinet Sauim Maines Raith Oaianse Ecoa Spanish Georgette Crista Swale Waitforth Breen Georgettes C. Feirto Mold Suangsit Ine Viss & Laton Waiss Treanor Walle Cartel Clepe de Chine John Calhoun Ameniein Soanette Bousque Baldwin Pradler Mio Feach Lohm Shillenberge QS Caur Waseerman Lches Cat Ward Paeerd & Isteetos Walia Scindie J Conner P Nichels Stine Ader Mithur Sen Feds Rilph Joimser Tiwevod Pindoph Salomen Soseph Saimon Bebbms Tomo Toh Fein Berga Wiliam Fapis J Calhoun Howatt Birr Baliwin Phelin Stadler Lugene Wes Pal Sprague Asriond Ceebel

Meetings Tonight and Local Notices Across Town

Readers are notified of tonight s schedule featuring council and public meetings across several districts. Advisory committees, zoning talks, and bill considerations appear on the agenda with expected public comment periods and venue details.

McRay Leaves to Serve Ten Year Term

A fragmented report notes McRay leaving to begin a ten year term. The text includes garbled lines and unclear details about the case, place names, and timing, but the central action is the departure to serve the lengthy sentence.

M’cray

Conferees Reach Agreement on Bonus Measure in Bill

House and Senate negotiators settle on a bonus provision after days of debate. Senate and House members expect the measure to advance with key details in the final conference report, though some points remain contentious.

HOUSE Senate Asboemoni Thatuan Freon Teasilis Dreter Stee Torth Secori Ry

Fragmentary Trial Testimony In Wheeler Case Presented

Disjointed OCR recounts testimonies around Mrs Wheeler and Powers in a court proceeding. Witnesses describe alleged relationships, influence, and the defense's portrayal of Wheeler as strong willed while Powers is implicated in influence and conduct claims during the affair and ensuing legal actions.

Perial Teria Severa Powers Taues Dib Tollae Wheeler Lin Lewis

Baring Case Continued on Page One Details

Fragmentary OCR recounts legal proceedings in the Baring case with references to specialists and multiple dates. The text hints at Warren County legal action, a last attorney, and various parties including city or county offices and potential fines. The fragmented lines suggest a court request or inquiry and ongoing testimony.

Taxpayers Hustle to Drew to Pay First Installments

Taxpayers struggle to make initial payments amid a convoluted recount of tax collection efforts. The piece notes delayed receipts, contested assessments, and administrative confusion affecting early installments and municipal funding, with scattered references to official actions and public response.

Drew

Oratorio Highlights and North Country Sketches Review

A detailed, if fragmentary, concert report covers an orchestral program featuring baritone solos by Alois, with choirs and a varied church and theatrical repertoire. The piece list ranges from early sacred works to modern settings, noting conductor Print Wissbau and the vocal and instrumental ensembles performing pieces by Liszt and a chorus of shepherds amid elaborate stage directions and period costume.

State Roads Project Described With Plan Across Town Areas

The report outlines a broad state road program with multiple segments and new alignments. It mentions towns and counties including Canton, Shelton, Derby, Shelton Derby to Stevenson, and River Road projects with paving and resurfacing across numerous routes.

Fragmented OCR Note on Vote Dry Campaigns

The readable text shows garbled fragments about a vote on a dry issue with references to candidates and locations. It mentions campaign terms and potential names and places in a distorted OCR stream, lacking coherent context or a clear outcome.

Fragmented report on long service and payroll at New Haven rail line

The article details a Town or company record listing many employees with lengthy service and various positions, noting a veteran count, years of service, and changes after consolidation. It mentions Woodward, Connincial Western Iowa, and other officials and assigns roles such as superintendent and auditor while tracing career timelines and absorption into a company in 1904.

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Fragmented Historical Meeting Proceedings and Attendant Notices

Fragmented OCR text describes a historical meeting of Daughters of Veterans and related proceedings. It references conventions, officers, treasurers, speakers, and various attendees from multiple places, with mentions of pensions, memorials, and organizational roles within a wartime veterans context. The garbled source preserves names and positions, alongside scattered references to income, donations, and ceremonial items or speeches.

Senator Vows Yes the fun of them all

Fragmented OCR text shows a conference where Senator Morca and other officials discuss a planned meeting at the capitol. Reporters note confusion, delays, and a push to hold a public session, with mentions of graft, probes, and a vote on a controversial bill. Names and places are garbled but indicate political tension and procedural questions.

Pulil Pudacuns Boideep Weil

Devastation After Sudaison Storm Hit Ped US Headquarters

Reports describe a mass casualty scene with 86 known dead and many injured as a storm battered Sudaison and nearby areas. Destruction engulfed a large building, with children among the dead and survivors seeking shelter and aid. Rotary and Red Cross crews mobilized. searches for missing individuals continue amid widespread homelessness and calls for relief.

Fit Attacks Stopped Free Vie Suite How in yons

Fragmented OCR text describes a request for free treatment to stop fit attacks and mentions a person named Paul and a place on Island Avenue. The readable parts indicate a plea for assistance and a hope to receive a free remedy, with unclear context and numerous misspellings.

Paul Fan Walwaukee Island Avenue

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