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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1923
Page
17
Washington debates whether any court can halt federal tax collection as the Supreme Court weighs the government’s right to enforce taxes and refund delays. The Phillis and DuPont cases illustrate disputes over when taxes are due, refunds, and court authority to restrain collection.
Pupils at Beardsley School held Arbor Day exercises with a program featuring bird houses, a tree-themed play, and songs. Students wore costumes representing school grounds trees, while a chorus sang and teachers led a class performance. Several activities and lessons on tree preservation were noted.
The court affirmed a decree, noting the government’s stance that no court could halt federal tax collection. It stated Mr. duPont’s interests were protected and he had legal remedies for any erroneously assessed taxes. An oral argument date was advanced, underscoring the government’s claim of adequate remedy at law.
Commander Walker Tefernehis of the Disabled Veterans of their duty antiquite commander Willer B Thayer have been notified by the State Department that they have been appointed investigators of cases of ex-service men of units who are trained for vocational service by rehabilitation.
Americans have given over 700 million dollars in relief to exiled Near East populations since the crisis began. Aid reached Turkey Greece and the Caucasus with food clothing medicines and resources. Orphaned children are sheltered educated and prepared for self support in Anatolia and Alexandropol under American leadership and charity abroad.
May 4 report from New York notes a protest march by 72 women opposing high sugar costs. The parade, led to Deputy Commissioner Louis Reed Weltmiller, was guarded by mounted police and a police gang of fifty men, with 35 marchers and 87 women in six motor cars amid rising raw sugar futures.
Charles Smitt, a janitor at Airs jdallists, leaves duties Saturday to enter the Public Works director George SF Vaughlin's service next Monday. Smith's successor has not yet been named.
Dulia Seluliz, engaged to Arthur Billens, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by her sister Rus Vorsch at 252 Oak Street. The nicely decorated home with spring blooms featured a cedar chest prize. Music and refreshments followed as many relatives and friends attended.
Miss Caroline Mae OBrien daughter of Mr and Mrs E J OBrien of Ash Street married Augustine Cline Rhinehart of Connecticut last night at St Peter s Church with Rev. Ries Leddy officiating. The couple planned a wedding trip to Washington and will reside at 23 Alson Street after June 14.
XW YORK May 4 Proper food is the chief preventive for tuberculosis delegates to the annual conference on tuberculosis and public health of the state Charities and association were told today Linsley R Williams president Jonal Tuberculosis assembly Williams who formerly was author of the Rockefeller Commission on Tuberculosis in France said food is an important factor in keeping up resistance against the developments of tuberculosis diseases and undoubtedly food health induced by proper diet increases the immunity of the individual We have known for many years that adults who are affected by tuberculosis are commonly slender individuals and very slight for their height
Police interrupted a street brawl on Main Street near Frank Street after Richard Truly of 78 Frank Street and 10 year old Paul Vecchione of 226 Grand Street clashed. Vecchione, alleged to have lain in wait, was detained on a suspicion of assault while Truly faced charges related to the incident.
Classified note advertises jerseys in Messalines cotton including taffetas and sateens in black with colored ruffles and Persian accordion plaited flounces. Describes durable, good looking fabrics with sizes 1 to 6 priced at 2.05 dollars.
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