Tax abatement hearings reveal $490000 in relief
City officials hear testimony on tax abatements totaling about $490,126.24 from 1914 to 1922 as Tax Collector Drew cites rising costs and wage declines. Commissioners question certificates of error and discuss enforcement, while Attorney Cornell defends past practices and outlines court outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blodgett
Edward A. Drew
Wiliam HM. Comiey
Maine
Maurice Rosen
Fairfield Avenue
John A. Cornell
Joseph J Dewine
Parker Seeley
Louis A. Kornbiut
Joseph G. Shapiro
Kornblut
Cornell
Drew
Board of Apportionment
Cornel
Celleutur
Htodgett
K. W.W. Behrens
Gertileates of
Crror
Lacey R. Bluehman
Thin City
Tie Stan Yan
Seeley
Fortie
Alty Attarres Mealey
Brace
Ots
Cities Differ On Fare Requisites in Hartford Hearing
Hartford hearings examined fare structures with cities seeking lower rates and separate accounting. Ahern of Beeler Company testified efficiency and revenue gains from Hartford division, noting high power costs and questioned valuation figures while commissioners pressed for timely briefs and clearer claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahern
Tohn 4. Beeler Company
Traction Experta of
New York
Butler
U Henry Greenstein
Bridgeport
Carnillos
Louis
Passuigurs P.s.enger
Hartford
Trolte
F. J. Bennett
Thomas J . Greer
Flming Rudd
Commission
Testifrd
Stave
Harvards
Storra Sas
Storry
tTartford
Connecticut
Storrs
Bennett
Lengt
Woodbury Plea Shapes Hartford Trolley Hearing
Representative George R. Sturges of Woodbury urged no ruling to cut or differentiate trolley fares. Hartford residents face no agreed share of Woodbury revenue, while West Haven opposes fare increases. An engineer cited paving values statewide, noting large reductions under a new eight inch outside track paving standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Woodbury
George R. Sturges
Butler
Sturges
Louis M. Field
West Haven
Eingineer Snudd
Bridgeport
Connor Seeks Action on Bridgeport Case in Washington
Connor and attorney DeLaney visit Washington aiming to press a subcommittee on Bridgeport tithes and a postal workers salary bill. Senator Moses says a meeting is unlikely this week due to busy schedules and committee workload. Edge remains on the Senate floor pushing action. It is unclear when the committee can meet, with Thursday or Friday as earliest possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Connor
Moses
Hero
Bridgeport
Wdge
Dial
DeLaney
Washington
Senate
Prida
MEETINGS TONIGHT IN BRIDGEPORT AREA ORGANIZATIONS
A gas station owner reported two men drove up Sunday night, obtained 10 gallons of gasoline, and left without paying. The list of tonight’s meetings includes Bridgeport Rifle Club, Harmony council Jr, Mithra lodge, Pequonnock lodge, and several Masonic and religious groups at multiple addresses.
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Trai
Main Street
Harmony Council, Jr
C. A
Fairfield Avenue
Mithra Lodge
Calanthe Temple
Pythian Sisters
Pequonnock Lodge
LGO. O
Broad Street
Carpenters and Joiners
Elm Street
Matha Washington Lodge
Daughters of
SL George
Stratford Avenue
Fourth District
Republican Club
State
Colorado
St. Michael's D
Verein
Madison Avenue
Workmen's Sick Beneht Fund
Pairfield Avenue
Court Pequonnock
Brong Street
Catalpa Circle
Road Street
Shenandoah Lodge
Housatonic Avenue
Corinthian Lodge
A M
Freundschaft Rebekah Lodge
Immediate Relief Association
Betsy Tosa Council Sons
Paughters of Liberty
States Street
Park City Council
Washington Avenue
Red Rose Circle
Daet Main Street
Harmony Lodge
Lacetta Waine Circle
Cannon Street
Pokcemen’s Wisea and Totter Society
Fairfela Ascaue
Stephen Mudsak
Suz7 Iist Main Etreet
Poller Lustaght
Senate adopts publicity requirement for campaign gifts
Washington May 20 A Senate amendment to the postal increase bill would force campaign committees to periodically report all contributions with donor names, addresses, and official positions. Senator Borah Republican Idaho proposes a ten day report during the campaign and monthly reports afterward with penalties up to one year in prison or a $5000 fine for each violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Politcal
Senate
Borah
Republican
Idaho
Six Arrested After City Street Crash and Arrests
A stretch of Palos Avenue and nearby streets saw six arrests after a city mishap involving reckless driving and improper vehicle registration. Police report injuries to Thomas Fitzpatrick and a crash that damaged vehicles including a Bufford pickup on Maple Street. Alfred Vostello received a summons for driving with license suspended.
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Fitzpatrick
Max N . Bufford
Maple Street
Will
Knowlton Street
Williand Street
Aiight
Robers’ Furniture Company
State Street
Alfred Vostello
Knapp
Lighiway, Airfield
Famous War Aviator Gorton Dies In Flight Crash
Providence Rhode Island May 26 Lieutenant A W Gorton a famed war aviator sent by Rhode Island to the U S Navy in the World War fell to earth in his plane at Hills Grove aviation field as he was taking off for a trip to Washington D C The craft wrecked and Gorton suffered severe injuries to his face while his unnamed companion was shaken but unhurt
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Providence
Rt. 1
Tieutennant
A. W. Gorton
Rhode Island
United States Navy
Hills Grove Aviation Field
Here
Washington, D.C
Franks Murder Case Narrows in Ransom Plot and Suspect Roundup
Investigators tighten the Franks kidnapping case linking a ransom attempt of ten thousand dollars to George John 600 and the slain boy Jacob Franks. Police say specs found near the body were made by only three firms and the frame had been on the market for two months. A general roundup of degenerates and suspects continues as another witness places a girl in a freight car scene connected to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George John
Jacob Franks
Blac
Gertrude Habker
Yakima Wash
Robert Franks
Joseph Stray
Stray
George Johnson
Franka J Cage
Tricesy Men Vote Today on Offer of Connecticut Co
Conductors and motormen of the Connecticut company met in a special session to consider a compromise wage offer. Voting on the proposal occurs today at the Congress street offices with state union officers compiling results. President John Hurley acts as inspector and FP. Jaic Pane and Willian Dorley serve as tellers. An unofficial report of a wage raise to 60 cents was not included in the new annual contract.
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Connecticut Company
Congrege Street
Connecticut
John Hurley
Jaic Pane
Willian Dorley
New Haven
Odd Fellows Mark Third Anniversary In Statewide Gathering
Lapalay lodge No. 68 and 700 Odd Fellows celebrated the organization’s third anniversary last night at 146 State Street. More than 700 members attended from across the state as Noble and Vice-Grand teams demonstrated the third degree. The program featured members from Loyalty, Pequonnock, Adelphian, Muensterberg and Arcanum lodges of Bridgeport, Oronoque of Stratford, and Wepewage of Milford. committees included Nathan Albert, Samuel Etzenberg, Hymen-Ment, Morris Bufford, Samuel Elstein, William Comen and Bernard Freedman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapaliy Lodge
State Street
Noble
Loyalty
Samuel H. Harvin
Pequonnock
Adelphian
Monttor
Muensterberg
Arcanum Lodges
Bridgeport
Oronoque Lodge
Stratford
Wepewage Lodge
Milford
Nathan Albert
Samuel M. Etzenberg
Hymen — Ment
Morris Bufford
Samuel Elstein
William Comen
Bernard Freedman
Man Shot in Leg Whose Report Was Late to Police
Nicholas Anderson 48 of 43 Evins Lane employed by the city was shot in the right knee at 6 pm by Wallace Tallman 05 Park Avenue. Anderson taken to St Vincent's. Tallman held without bond on assault with intent to kill after initial concealed weapon charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Anderson
Evins Lane
Wallace Tallman
Park Avenue
Po- Hce
Anderson
Bt. Vincent’s Hospital
A. J. Schernk
Tallman
Tallman Wen
James J. Sheehan
Sheehan
Tallman Isal
Anderton's
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Centom
Missioner Blodgett
DeLanay
Dela
Oren
Chou
Dedaamey
Atwater
Kormabiut
Attorrey Cornell
Fie
Fas
Arthur Temo
Nersonn
Conmisson Bridge
Lin
Corneil
Tex
Superiat Court
Shapiro
Th Tresen
Janlevan
Riga
Bute Ciiy
Igyras
Ryland Im Worth
E. F. Archibald Atlantic Hotel
Bar
Fairfield Ave
Aape
Paciculara
York
Pagene
Bridgeport Rifle Club
Blue Ribbon Tire Service, Inc
Tricesy
Connecticut CO
ODD Fellows
Fair Acres
Fairfield
Southport
Norwalk
Penfield Road
Flint’s Corner
Beach
Beach Road
Penfield
Rowland Roads
Barnum
F. E. Lalley
Wm. J. Histon
Water Street
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