City Abatements Expose Half Million Tax Favoritism
State Tax Commissioner William H. Blodgett testified at the sixth hearing into Bridgeport tax muddle that abatements totaling 490126 dollars were made between 1921 and 1923 on the Grand lists of 1914 to 1922. He charged political favorites benefited and called the discretionary power used without statutory authority a wholesale and flagrant violation. He urged full data access and promised to dig deeper into unsatisfactory accounting amid missing records.
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William H. Blodgett
Blodgett
Bridgeport
Veterans Bureau asks 28 million for cost of bonus
President Coolidge sent to Congress the proposed appropriation of 28 million dollars to cover veteran bonus costs through July 7, 1925. Administrative expenses would total 114,500 dollars. The Budget Bureau estimates 42 million would be needed to avert payments to 327,125 veterans, with 18,451,274 for two quarterly installments to beneficiaries of deceased veterans.
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Washington Ma
Quest Fron
Congress
Coolidge
Tard
Buuget Biereau
High Court Rules States May Limit Medical Liquor
May 26 Washington The Supreme Court holds physicians may prescribe intoxicants but states can limit distribution. Justice Miney writes that the Eighteenth Amendment and related laws do not ban all regulation of liquor by prescription authorities, upholding state authority under existing drug controls.
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Washington
Justice Miney
Routes Jr
Dion
Main Street Woman Dies Suddenly in Home
A woman on Main Street died suddenly at her residence after suffering trouble early this morning. Dr A J Severak of the emergency service was summoned to the scene.
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Main Street
Ste
Victor Herbert Dies Sudden in New York
Victor Herbert, famed composer and conductor, died suddenly on the way to his physician in New York. Born in Dublin February 1 1849, he studied in Germany and led major orchestras in the United States including the Victor Herbert New York Orchestra and the Pittsburgh Orchestra.
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New York
Victor Herbert
Herbert
Callaperd
Dublin
Ireland
Edward
Fanny Herbert
Germany
Stuttgart
Europe
United States
Metropolita
Orestra
New York City
Theodore Thomas
Seidi’s
Orchstral
2 Regiment’ Band of
Pittsburgh Orchestra
New York Orchestra
Prince Ananias
Ciry
Babette
Compose
Man Thought Franks Slayer Trailed to Apartment House
Chicago detectives hunted for a man matching the kidnapper description of Robert Franks 13. His nude body was found last Thursday after a $10,000 ransom demand. A possible suspect was spotted near an apartment hotel. he wore tortoise shell spectacles and seemed nervous, but escaped. Police cited a wreath bearing the name George Johnson sent to the slain boy’s home.
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Franks
Apartment
George Johnson
Chicago
Robert Franks
South Ste
Sears
Hoys
German Cabinet Resigns Amid Tirpitz Clash in Berlin
Berlin May 26 The German government has resigned President Ebert asked Chancellor Marx to continue with a new ministry to be formed after talks with parliamentary leaders. The reactionaries push Admiral von Tirpitz as head of a revived government while parties debate policy, Dawes report, and coalitional aims. General Ludendorf did not attend the Reichstag meeting.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Ebert
Marx
Chagelior
Mars
Ltill
Dr. Marz
Teichstag
Dawes
von Tirpitz
Admiral von Tirpitz
Borlin
Reichstag
Ludendorf
Cities differ as to fare goals in Hartford rate dispute
Hartford May 26 After long hearings a Public Utilities Commission session adjourned with briefs due by June 28 from Connecticut cities and the traction company. Either side may file rebuttals by June 23 as statistics and expert testimony shape the case over segregated accounting and lower trolley fares amid ongoing statewide rate controls.
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Telegram
Hartford
Corporation Counccl
Connecticut Cities and Traction Company
Ttties Commission
Capitol
Connecticut Company
George , Watrous
Joseph Berry
Robert P. Butler
Artfords
Butler
Wiliam H. Ahern
Commission
Six More Nabbed In City Drive To Make Streets Safe
Police report a Safety First drive nets six arrests for motor vehicle violations. Fred Williams of 577 Howard Avenue charged with DWI and license suspension after a crash. Joseph Simpson of 1 Davis Street cited for evading responsibility. Howard Spargo of Algonquin Road Fairfield arrested. Louis Page involved in drive incident.
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Fred Willams
Howard Avenue
Bonda
Khel Lengyel
Albion Street
Joseph Simpson
Davis Street
Eoward Hpargo
Algonquin Road
Fairfield
Louisaon Page
Connecticut Vel ree Medical Society Meets in New Haven
The Connecticut Velreue Medical Association holds its annual meeting at the Hotel Garde in New Haven to elect officers for the ensuing year. A member may be appointed to the State Examining Board, though gubernatorial confirmation is uncertain amid the ongoing probe and debarments. Appeals of several debarred practitioners are pending in Superior Court after an earlier batch was tried in Hartford.
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Connecticut Velreue
Garde
New Haven
eviraor@nary
Templeton
New Slater
Marcus Holcomb
Hartford
Boy Diogenes Finds Unexpected Cash Gift
NORWALK May 26 Charles Lucan, a Norfolk chauffeur for Charles F Butterworth, found a wallet in Manhattan containing $10,000 in money and papers. He returned it to the owner and received a $100 reward with a note praising his honesty.
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Norwalk
Specelal
Charles Lucan
Lucas
Charlea F. Butterworth
New York City
Manhattan
Norwalk Lawyer Genuario Seeks Reinstatement Opposed
Disbarred attorney Salvatore P. Genuario faces opposition in Superior Court as officials from the Norwalk bar and county grievance committee protest revoking his suspension. Genuario, admitted in 1939 at age 21, was disbarred in 1922 for alleged misappropriation of client funds. The hearing proceeds amid objections from committee members and legal representatives. state attorney Keating defends the disbarment.
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Salvatore P. Genuario
Norwalk
Isaac Wolfe
Superior Court
Falkrfield Counts Bar Association
John W. Banks
Genuarto
Ranford Stoddard
Samuel P. Shaw
Laula J. Curtis
Stamford
Genuarioa
Day Association of
Genuario
Keary FE. Shanne
Bridgeport
Genuwalio
E. Larre Garlick
Vincent L. Keating
Genyario
Guaranty Trust Company of
New
President Signs Emergency Immigration Measure into Law
A presidential action fast tracks an immigration package amid a national emergency. The measure imposes new border controls, sets asylum timelines, and expands enforcement. Officials say it strengthens security while opponents warn of civil rights risks and legal challenges.
Coolidge Signs Immigration Bill With Japanese Exclusion
President Coolidge signed the immigration bill after deploring the exclusion but approving its main features. The act tightens limits after June 30 when the current quota law expires and plans total Japanese immigration exclusion thereafter. He stated regret at severing from the measure the exclusion provision opposed by him and Secretary Hughes.
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Washington
Coolidge
Department of Labor
Hughes
Congress
House Sold Out at Annual Ad Club Souvenir Dinner
Bridgeport Advertising Club’s Stratfield hotel event drew 175 banquet attendees as members and guests flocked to the sold out dinner. Retiring President Hart Catlin dressed as Old King Cole, Hoyt led as toastmaster, while Wally Bayliss delivered the principal speech and lit the room with humor and industry chatter.
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Bridgeport Advertising Club
Stratfield Hotel
Meinhera
Joa
Hart Catlin
Qld
King Cole
Hoyt
Wally Bayliss
Taliss
First Move Made For Condemning McCook Land
Slartword May 26 The first official move toward expediting auction for the addition to the Seagide symatorium at Niantic followed The Telegrams announcement that Attorney General Frank E Ifelly would proceed to condemn the McCook estate property. Lt Stephen J Maher of New Haven, president of the State Tuberculosis commission, met with the attorney general and discussed condemnation steps and the state's case in subsequent hearings.
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Slartword
Spean
Niantic
Frank E. Ifelly
McCook
Waa
Stephen J. Maher
New Haven
State Tuberculosis Commission
Mater
Healy
No Add Mittens and the Idle Country Cottage Ideal
Ring Lardner is praised as an ideal name for a country cottage amid rural scenes. The piece notes Hsing and a week end plan, mentioning a misplaced suitcase and a joke about the famous Busher creator amid light satire in The Sunday Post.
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Ring Lardner
Boy Falls Through Skylight During Rooftop Watch
Stephen Boros of 136 Osborne Street climbed to a State Street roof to watch boxing at the State Street Arena cross the Way. He fell about 36 feet onto the garage roof and was knocked unconscious with a broken kneecap and head and body bruises. He was taken to St Vincent's hospital.
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State Street
Wordin Avenue
Stephen Boros
Osborne Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Borog
Althornes Wed Dov Westow Bride in Pa Marriage
Recton Hraley, author, and Miss Elliott Taylor, a New York writer, were married here Saturday night in Dov Westow Pennsylvania, with the news becoming known today.
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Dov Westow
Recton Hraley
Elliott Taylor
New York
Three Connecticut votes against bill report
Washington May 26 The nine votes against the conferees report on the Revenue bill were cast by Representatives Fenn Merritt and Tilson of Connecticut Hill of Maine McFadden and Phillips of Pennsylvania Mills and Wainwright of New York and Moores of Indiana all Republicans
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Washington
Fenn
Merritt
Tilson
Connecticut
Hill
Mylene McFadden
Phillips
Pennsylvania
Mills and Wainwright
New York
Moores
Indiana
Political favorites cast city tax abatements in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport City 3490 000 in tax abatements over two years was cast by political favorites. State Tax Commissioner Blodgett discussed this in a sixth hearing. Harold F. Israel faces murder charge today. Giant Sandballe arrives to be pushed by Mayor Behrens. Bridgeport and neighboring towns debate tax and control measures amid a broad array of local conflicts.
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Blodgett
Cornell
Harold F. Israel
Behrens
Trolsey
Bridgeport
McCook
Maher
Norwalk Manufacturing Company
Apy Peala Derigion
Emmeral
George S. Hawley
Central Council of Social Agencies
Vote by radio tonight on day modification
Bridgeport weighing Woolstead Act change as WNAC Boston broadcasts tonight at p m standard time. Station to conduct telephone and telegraphic vote from Hartford indicating public opinion on whether to modify the act.
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Radio Tonight
Bridgeport
WNAC
Shepard Stores
Boston
Hatenere
Revenue Tax Bill Heads to President For Action
Washington May 2 The tax reduction bill passed the House 376 to 0 and now goes to President Coolidge for enactment into law. Secretary Mellon supports the Mellon proposal as an improvement over the present law while noting the President may hasten action. Mellon will study the bill and report, comparing it with current provisions for final decision.
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Washington
Coolidge Vial
Congress
Senate
Cooth
Mellon
Melia
Jt Wee
Parison
Connor in Capital Tries to Speed Postmaster Case
Washington reports May F. Conner seeking to advance the Bridgeport postmastership by pressing the Senate Office committee. The party, including Mr. ens and another friend, failed to obtain a definite timeline or statements, but angered committee members by urging haste amid broader legislative activity. The group also met Congressman Schuyler Merritt who admitted limited influence and suggested contacting Senator Moses, a subcommittee member overseeing the investigation.
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George H. Manning
Washington
May F. Conner
Post
Bridgeport
Conn
Mr. Ens
Senate Office Committee
Schuyler Merritt
Moses
Boy Confesses Slaying Teacher in Reenactment
Ellsworth Maine May 3 Ronualt McDonald a 15 year old pupil in a country school at herst confessed after a conference with sheriff Ward W Weacott and Hancock county officers that he and his younger brother Vietor both acted out the crime on a lonely road lag at night He pointed to the spot where the teacher was shot and reenacted the slaying authorities reported
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Ellsworth
Ronualt McDonald
Herst
Ward W. Weacott
B. Gerrlah
Hancock County
McDonald
Bro Vietor
Sonely
Rolang
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