Mellon Opposes Tax Compromise in Direct Clash with Legislators
Washington May 22 Administration forces clash on pending tax reduction bill as Secretary Mellon calls it an unfortunate piece of legislation. Mellon and President Coolidge discuss the measure while Congress shows growing enthusiasm but concerns remain over public disclosure provisions and public hearing access in the tax appeals process.
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Washington
Coolidge
Mellon
Treasury
Lenat
Bi Board of Tax Appeals
Treasury Department
Connecticut Line Revaluation Requested by New Haven
The Public Utilities Commission will be petitioned by New Haven to order a revaluation of the Connecticut company property. Corporation Counsel Thomas B R Robinaga will present the case in Hartford as city officials seek lower fares. Representatives from Waterbury Bridgeport Stamford and New Britain will attend the hearing to push for fare reductions.
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New Raven
Public Utilities Commission
New Has Yen
Thomas BR. Robinaga
Commission
Connecticut Company
Tammany Hall Defers Election of New Leader
A Tammany Hall committee postponed choosing a successor to the late Charles Murphy until the Democratic national convention. July 13 was set as a tentative date, with a sub committee to select four moderates and memorialize Murphy. Several members favored naming a chief before the convention, while others avoided internal contest. Governor Emile Some supporters urged early action to fill the post.
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York
Tammeny Earl
Charles* Murphy
Upord
Sevey Memoria
Frink Ft Goodwin Vial
Mors Te Cote Ta Nog Vene Etolee
Mure Phy
Emile
Tendera
Chicago
Telig Sud
New York State
Syracuse
Tennessee
William GW
Adoo Wian & Ford
New York
Ellor Pint
Syracusa
Lemerves
Drs Lowe
Methodist Church
Springfield
Tammany Salt
Anes Gedtate
Charles B. Starphy
Sas
Cox Briving
Dr Macartney
Philadelphia
Wallan
Grand Raunds
Intiani
Calmiyares
France
Alrmeo
House Votes Inquiry Into Baker Charges
Investigation into charges against Peder at Judge William Becker of the Northern West Virginia district was authorized by the House tonight. A resolution offered by Chairman Granam of the Judiciary committee directed such an inquiry and was acted upon without extended debate.
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Aleington
William & Becker
West Virginia
House
Granam
Judiciary Committee
Kidnappers Kill Boy in Chicago Ransom Plot Ends in Tragedy
The body of 14 year old Robert Franks was found in a Chicago swamp with head injuries after a kidnapping for a $10,000 ransom. Police launched a massive manhunt as attackers warned of violence if payment was delayed. The boy was last seen after a school game and his parents awaited a ransom call.
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Chicago
Robert Franks
Jacob Franks
Young Franks
Harvard School
South Side
Robert
John
Franks
Kim
Ransau
Polica
Robert Gresham
Crown Attorney On Way Here For Parillo Hearing
Montreal May 22 Spera to The Telegram. The case of Eid ay alias Kid Bakui, charged with aiding Adam Parillo, awaiting extradition in Bridgeport Conn for murder of Henri Lierouy at Hochelaga bank in Messenger was postponed for May 30. Attorneys Calder and Joe Cohen absent in Montreal. hearings proceed with Crown to extradite Parillo to Canada.
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Montreal
Spera
Eiday
Kid
John Paplained
Bridgeport
Bing Fach Pariile
Canada FL
Calder
Cran
Department of Justice
Provines
Queder Ssate Savard De'eds
Tepachment
Joseph Cyphen
Laws
Hridgeport
O' Adam Partlio
Radio and politics shape future of phonograph business
Bridgeport report covers State Chamber of Commerce talks on city government and rail motor service. Mentions custody case in Norwalk, divorce fights, veterans benefits, and a broad sweep of local legal and civic matters. Also notes national debates on liquor treaties, budget plans, and the World Court.
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Bridgeport
State Chamber of Commerce
Aotigraft
Tellz
Norwalk
Fiie
Veder L. Norton
Peoples
New Haven
Stratford
Vandfall
Public Utilities Commission
Moses
Connor
Motraal
Adam Parillo
Coolidge
Mozesx
Ingurance
Wbel
Barber
Boes
$1,500 Stradivarius Stolen From Auto
Police investigate a theft from a New York City car on West 72nd Street near Chapel Street. A Stradivarius violin from 1728 valued at $7,500 and other valuables were left in the auto while the owner dined nearby at the Stratfield.
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W J Cook
West 72Nd Street
New York City
Cook
Chapel Street
Stratfield
Ararlialyuice
Musée
$50,000 Alcohol Seized On Autos At New London
Police stopped three motor trucks with Belgian alcohol valued over $50,000 on the New London Waterford road. Seven men including two Bridgeport residents were arrested in City Court on illegal transportation charges with bonds of $10,000 each. The cases await Saturday's court session.
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New London
Fairfield
Newtonn House
Wilton
Europe
Norwalk
Greenfield HI Farmer
Revel
Wentwort
Cincinnati
New Canaan
New York
Brookfield
George Ot
Miford Beach
Stamford
New Haven
Washington
House
Senate
Melfe
Coolidge
National Recreation Conference
John W HO Crim
Harry M .Daugherty
Bridgeport
S. Victor Prince
Patrick J. Murphy
Fleary Street
Charles Becker
East Main Street
New London-Waterford
Murphy
Bridge Port
George L. Talbot
Everett
Mass
Albert Brown
Lakewood
R. L
John Lyons
Dell Streat
Boston
Talbot
John T. Pettes
Morria Goodelman
South Thire Street
Philadelphia
Murthy
Howard Sloan
Ocean Avenas
John J. Canavaugh
Graham
Mantee Murphy
Lynden
President Coolidge’s cold worsens despite gas cure
President Coolidge’s bronchial cold deepened today, cancelling most engagements and preventing attendance with Mrs. Coolidge at the White House garden party. Earlier in the week the illness seemed controlled, aided by chlorine gas treatments at the army medical center, but today the condition worsened. Secretary Slemp reported the setback.
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Washington
Coolidge
Slemp
Aviators Finish 720 Miles in Around the World Flight
Thousands cheer as American aviators arrive in Kasuminaura Japan after a 720 mile leg toward circling the globe. Lt Lowell Smith leads the flight with engines being overhauled and planes refueled at Minato as crowds on shore celebrate the achievement. Police report a car theft on Broad Street involving a Connecticut registered 12 model touring car.
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Kasuminaura
Japan
Associated Press
Pacific
Lowell Smith
Dave
Minato
Globe
Counsel Definition of Beer and Rum Fails to Save Trio
A Stratford case saw Jack Green William Turner and Abraham Gersten from New Haven arrested en route from New Jersey to New York aboard a Wnoter truck. They faced charges for transporting beer 3.75 percent alcohol, with counsel arguing beer transport should not be equated with hard liquor. Judge Le Waldo Marvin considered the defense but the trio were sentenced to the County after the Superior Court referral.
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le Waldo Marvin
Iuperior
Clifford HB. S Wilson
Bridgeport
Jack Green
Wiliam Turner
Abraham Gersten
New Haven
Stratford
New Taser
New York
Tm A
Wnoter
Cum
Marvon
King
Wilson
Coolidge Courage in Bonus Fight Boosts Vote, Moses Says
Senator Moses at the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce banquet says Coolidge’s veto on the soldier bonus bill aids his election chances. He notes courage in public office rarely harms, and discusses a possible House decision on the presidency if three state losses shift balance. Moses predicts Ralston as Democratic nominee and Smith as vice president candidate, citing Indiana's pivotal role.
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Coolidge
Congress
George H. Moses
New Hampshire
Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
Burta
Moses
Houses of Representatives
George P. McLean
Connecticut
Hartford Chamber of Commerce
Magnus Johnson
Ralston
Indiana
Brush
Wall Street
Tammany Hall Smith
Falston Ia
Mose
Hanan
Remedy for Press Evils Lies in Voters And Delegated Commerce
Senator Moses of New Hampshire denounces the present taxation system as unjust and unconstitutional and urges delegates to the Chamber of Commerce to act as national government representatives. He spoke at the 25th annual banquet in Stratfield, urging voters to recall dissatisfied officials and support faithful servants. The talk, seen as a critique of legislators who voted for the soldiers bonus and other measures, drew 750 attendees and sparks of spontaneous applause.
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Hani
George’ Moses
New Hampshi
Su Chamber of Commerce
Dpal
Sepatera
Frank B ‘Branieges
George P. McLean
Kresamen
Henator
Congress
Autocracs
Danbury Trolley Bondholders Open Foreclosure Suit
May 2 report says first mortgage bondholders of the Danbury Trolley Company sue for foreclosure over unpaid interest. The case to be heard at the June term of the Superior Court with American Trust Company of Boynton named as plaintiff. Judge Jo Masaives, receiver, notes $240,000 spent on improvements over two years amid non payment issues.
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Espe
Velegi Gat Pere Depure Fe Ton
Mort~ Stee
Lawlury and
Brthel Street Railay Company
Superior Court
American Trust Company
Boyton
Jargent Bond Yohier
Jo Masaives
Cmpany
Bnca
History of Stratford told in old building tale at Hard's Corner
An account of Stratford history examines the old building at Hard's Corner and its appeal to readers. The piece praises a forthcoming feature in the Bridgeport Sunday Post and notes the town’s literary heritage.
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Stratford
Hard's Corner
Connor Nomination for Bridgeport Postmaster Cited by Senator Moses
Senator George H. Moses praised Arthur T. Connor’s nomination for Bridgeport postmaster as rarely disconfirmed. Moses, at the State Chamber banquet in Stratfield, heads the Senate post office subcommittee probing charges filed by Bridgeport citizens through Benedict M. Helden. A decision was expected after a scheduled Wednesday meeting.
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Arthur T. Connor
Bridgeport
George H. Moses
Moses
Hotor
State Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield Hotel
Senate Committee
Connor
Bridgesport
Benedict M. Helden
Hartford
Edge
Censure Debate Highlights Connecticut Chamber Meeting
Hartford delegates aimed to censure Senators McLean and Brandegee for voting to override President Coolidge on the bonus bill at the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce convention. Tense remarks followed as Kelly demanded explanations for omitting the measure, while Hawley defended the move as timely and prudent.
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Hartford
Connecticut
McLean
Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield
George P. McLean
Frank B. Brandegee
Coolidge
Hartford Group
Thomas Kelly
Traftford Chamber of Commerce
Mrandegee
George 3. Hawley
Bridgeport Gas Light Company
Thia
Mother Awarded Daughter Father Sons In Divorce
In a Brooklyn divorce case Judge John W. Banks grants custody of the daughter to the mother Ethel Whithips and assigns the two sons to the father Livya B Philips. Philips is deemed to have deserted the wife, with the court noting the custody dispute is difficult. The children remain in Cranberry Norwalk at present, not yet removed to an outside city.
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Ethel Whithips
Brooklyn
N .Y
Livya B Philps
Norwills Decorator
John W. Banks
Ba Wys
Mra Phillips
Philips
Banks
Phillips
Tanks
Cranberry
Norwalk
Dumbness Viewed as Major Public Loss, Says Civic Leader
Connecticut Chamber of Commerce meeting hears Gaylord Cummins warn that graft losses are minor next to damage from incompetence in municipal government. He cites unqualified appointees and the need for careful judgments in public service.
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Gaylord Min
Connecticut Chamber of Merce
Ingkest
Euring
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