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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1921

Page

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Special Six Mile Levy Authorized by Apportionment Board

The city approved a special 6 mill tax to wipe out a deficit over one million dollars from prior mismanagement. The levy raises total taxes to 34.9 mills, the highest in the city's history, with funds slated to cover the active deficit and planned notes. The measure passed by a narrow board vote amid concerns over hardship for small homeowners and a pledge to limit the tax burden in upcoming years.

Bridgeport J Municipal Ptaanmides Carer Aturater Marnr Atwater Ape Bils Fleck Mary Sullivan Freck Salli Roerperty Vlir S& An Soenizlux Grand Street

Maternity and Tax Bills Signed As Congress Quits

Washington November 23 The Sixty tenth Congress adjourned as President Harding signed measures in the closing hours. The House left first and the Senate followed after final tax and maternity bills dominated the session. Many presidential appointments remained unsettled.

Congress Washington Harding Senate

Tax Revision Bill Enacted Amid Divided Senate Passage

President Harding signed the tax revision bill at the close of the special session amid Republican opposition. The Senate's vote was 29 to 6 with several Republicans dissenting, while Democrats split on amendments. Supporters call it a relief measure though critics demand further revision to ensure equitable taxation. A proposed tax commission would study tax-exempt securities and broader reforms.

Harding Capitol Gith Congress Senate Louisiana Smoot Utah Willis Ohio Calder New York Bus America Caulder Fras

No One In City Will Go Hungry Today

City charities and welfare societies prepare generous meals for the poor as hundreds expect turkey and fixings. Organizations including the Salvation Army Bridgeport Christian Union Hillside Home and Bridgeport Hospital will serve dinners with vegetables pumpkin pie and cigars. Fullside Home plans 300 dinners and baskets for inside and outside the poor, with Loving Servants Ladies Auxiliary aiding ex service families and local churches organizing aid baskets.

Saluration Army Bridgeport Christian Union Hillside Home Bridgeport Hospital Seian Ameritatrion

Fairfield clairvoyant's death ties to resident Suhabeer billiard title win

A Fairfield resident Suhabeer defeated Hopper to win a billiard title amid a murky tale of a clairvoyant, Mrs Kaloy, found dead in her Park Avenue room. The lifelike life history controversy and circuses tour are cited by local papers as background to the enigmatic figure.

Fairfield Suhabeer Hopper Waeman Mae Ek Ugo Park Avenue Wap Vester 3A Honora Haley Mamie Colin Bridgeyurt Shore Katey Hull Cedas Road Kaley Nas Hushan Chen Howie Lasmind Patervon Yal Kaloy Bani Dinakyx Terol Ford

Weather forecast for Perrroey and surrounding area

Weather forecast notes rain and warmer temperatures for the area today with some lingering precipitation and variable winds. The readable text mentions Perrroey Nebraska and nearby locations, indicating wet conditions and a mild increase in temperatures.

Events Today: Church Services and Community Displays

Readable fragments list services at all churches and events across Birds Sanctuary, Meadow areas, and parks. Mentions dedications, matches, and various local locations with scattered names and dates, creating a fragmented but focused snapshot of today’s community activities.

Greeshouses Beardsley Park Cyril and Melbudius

Girl Struck by Auto Seriously Injured in City

A 44 year old girl was struck by an automobile on Midule Street yesterday afternoon. Alfred Roving of 1th Bench Street was arrested as the driver. She was rushed to Vincant's hospital in serious condition. Police charged the driver with vehicular assault as the investigation continued.

Fiat Alfred Roving Vincant's Hospital Vir TF. Walsh

Waterbury Man Shot to Death Wife in Hospital

John Canavan 27 is found shot dead at home, wife Minnie injured and hospitalized. Police report indicate gunfire followed an attempt at self harm as wife suffers severe mental distress and a newborn baby remains with the family.

Waterbury Watrarbury Moe John Canavan Minnie Alfray Canavan Fidlas Caraven Uth Caravan Canavian Lyme

Revision petition to be issued Friday

Fragmented OCR text mentions a revision petition to be issued Friday by a city commission and a business association. It cites Brookline and a new store location with confusion over meeting notices and public dissemination. The readable portions imply formal municipal actions and potential public postings, but many details are garbled.

France Questions Power of Chinese Delegates at Arm Conference

At the Washington arms talks Chinese delegates faced questions over their right to speak for all of China as France and other powers debate the scope of discussions. French Premier Briand urged disarmament guarantees before any policy, while delegates worry about overlong talks delaying naval limitation details.

France Japan China Washington Associated Press Far East Europe Bes Lind Briand

Fire destroys 33 Holstein cows and barns in Shelton

A Shelton fire at a Huntington dairy owned by Mrs. Nathan Brotz destroyed two barns a dairy and a silo killing 33 Holstein cows while two cows were saved. The blaze started about 2 am and is being treated as incendiary with Shelton fire officials investigating. The barns reportedly fed to Bridgeport dealers. livestock losses stood as total. Insurance covered the barns but not the cows. Firefighters Philip Schneider and Clarence Webb led the initial response.

Shelton Nathan Brotz Huntington Philip Schneider Clarence Webb Steve Nathan Brots Darien Bridgeport

Norwalk gambling raids arrest fifteen in crackdown

State police arrested fifteen in Norwalk during liquor and gambling raids aimed at curbing vice. Officers seized ten apparatus and several gambling machines while detaining bar staff and proprietors including James Daniella of Water Street. Two bridges and multiple suspects were held for liquor law violations and assisting gambling.

Norwalk James Daniella Bridgeport House Water Street South House Weils Stan Stephen Novak Railroad Avenue Robert Kilduf Novak Domi Heck Incerta Kid Williams Wall Street Toseah Green Harry Kaufman Commerce Street Michael Erina Cedar Street Machhill Frank Ruta Day Street Risane Propecia Virsili Arthur Pinel Theistate Police Department

Belfast riot leaves eighteen dead and seventy wounded

A chaotic night in Belfast results in eighteen deaths and seventy injuries as crowds clashed before security forces restored order. Police arrested suspects as investigations continue into the violence aftermath and its impact on the city.

Belfast

Cudahy Employees Accept Wage Cut

Cudahy workers approve a wage reduction amid reassessment of operations. Labor representatives and management reached a temporary compromise to address financial pressures and maintain production levels.

Cudahy

Directors Have Power To Remove Trustee

Supreme Court decision on governance in church boards clarifies authority of trustee removal. Reading from the Me institutional matter, the ruling addresses powers held by directors and the resignation of the chair in the Boston organization.

Roverning Chri Wrectorsorresorat Claireh Rist Selentish Boston Foprd Teastensy

Sinn Fein and cabinet in critical but not hopeless Irish talks

London November 25 Sinn Fein representatives met with the cabinet committee to discuss the Irish crisis. Lloyd George said government would press Ulster toward a settlement with Sir James Craig but warned no act would be pushed if Sinn Fein rejects it. He noted enforcing Ulster would require troops, against party pledges. Britain to consult with Lloyd George and Ulster leaders before reopening Northern Parliament in Belfast.

London Sinn Fein Cies Lloyd-George Ulster James Craig Irene Wiayd-George Tister Pee Mice Frida St James Belfast

Bankruptcy Filing In Maineville Firm Names Engineers

A bankruptcy petition was filed today in Tiled Stats Court by William Downlam against Herve Brault and Rene J. Brant. The case names Piabtsiie Engineering and Suppiz Company operating in Maineville, with the amount of the claim not provided due to garbled OCR text.

New Fawen Conn Bankeoptey Sitang William Downlam Herve Brault Rene J. Brant Maineville Piabtsiie Engineering and Suppiz Company W& Cis Aire Val

Research editor found dead in boarding house

Norwal town records show a research editor, born March 1844, died suddenly in a boarding house. He was noted for expert knowledge of York and Connecticut records and had long served as editor for a regional weekly publication. The obituary recalls his wife and son surviving him.

York Infield County Norwal Roy iv Wiltor N. T Wzvienkural

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