Supreme Court hears Hartford trolley tax case
The Hartford city sues Connecticut company over a 2 percent gross fare levy dating back to 1894. Hartford seeks 6.1 million in damages and an accounting, while the company argues the levy is an unlawful tax. Judge Jennings ruled in 1927 the levy is a banned tax.
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Uncertain Crop Choice Faces Cotton Seed Quandary
A farmer weighs whether to grow hog Jaro or olive oll for cotton seed owing to uncertain returns. The decision hinges on market demand and evolving preferences among buyers, with cost factors and potential yields guiding the choice.
How To Reduce Varicose Veins
A dubious ad claims Moore’s Emerald Oil can rapidly shrink varicose veins and swelling with nightly and morning applications. It asserts strong germicidal properties and promises a refund if not satisfied, but offers no credible medical evidence or approved treatment details.
Distinguished Actress and Newcomer Score Successes
New York AP reports on stage breakthroughs Barbara Stanwyck rising from nightclub chorus to burlesque heroine in a Broadway vehicle as Arthur Hopkins weighs social comedies and Candida or The Second Mrs Tanqueray. Katherine Cornell, praised for a Maugham tropical drama The Letter, secured a vivid lead with Messmore Kendall awaiting her next engagement.
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Misa Cornell
Gazdick appeals in high court over non-suit in 1920 injury suit
In Boston the Supreme Court of Errors heard the Gazdicks appeal a non-suit ruling in a $860000 damages case over a July 17 1920 crash at Bostwick avenue and Cherry street The brothers claim injury leaving them unable to work as vesters citing lack of agency proof as the core issue The truck involved was owned by Michael J Riordan and driven by Michael Kish with connections to Gates Body Company and Hayden Automobile company details show a complex chain of manufacture and repair
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Appeal to Supreme Court Over Dismissal Ruling
An appeal was entered contesting Judge Wolfe's refusal to grant a non-suit order, a point raised as the case moved toward the state supreme court. The record notes the swift dismissal by the trial judge and the subsequent appeal seeking reversal.
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GE Firemen Stage Seventh Annual Minstrel Show
The General Electric Firemens association beams a seventh annual minstrel and dance tonight at Pyramid masque Site street. A company of 74 performers from the city will provide entertainment with dancing to follow. Joseph and Hatne promise unique features for the show.
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Political foes of big business advance issue in 1928 campaign
Washington reports a coming Congress with senatorial probes into mergers in electric and other sectors. Democrats and some progressives see a revived opposition to big business as a campaign focal point, while administration trends push toward larger corporate units. Colonel Donovan warns that European state sanctioned trusts threaten American competition and urges defense through trade associations and policy support. European trusts, including a potash monopoly involving France and Germany, trigger antitrust actions and debates over foreign influence on U.S. markets.
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Donoven
South America
America
Donavan
Coonel Donovan
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Department of Justce
Therench
Alnuar Situaions
Hoover
Ameiler
Man fires house to eject wife in New Haven case
John Simaces plead guilty to breach of peace and arson after he set his own house on fire on Oct 21 in an effort to evict his wife. He was sentenced to six months in jail with a short term for the breach of peace. Simacez had been drinking and was described as ordinarily a good citizen.
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Woman Found Dead in Springfield Home for Aged Women
Mrs Civthith Woods aged sixty eight who lived alone at the Home for Aged Women in Springfield was found dead today. Poisoning is suspected, investigators reported, with authorities continuing inquiries into the death.
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