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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1925

Page

4

Public Buildings Bill On Senate Schedule In Washington

Washington October 27 AP The administration will again push a 160 million public buildings bill in the coming session of Congress. President Coolidge has not changed his views that such a bill is necessary to handle the public building program across the country. Also noted is the high cost to dress a leading screen actress and Detroit factory employment figures.

Washington Confess Cooldgse

Victim of Shooting Duel In Worcester In Bad Shape

Worcester Mass Oct 27 The condition of Jessie Tiffany sole survivor of a gun battle at Eugene Holden farm house in Sturburgs worsened after abdominal pains required bullet removal. Mary Tiffany the mother died last night after being shot. John Brown killed Holden then took his own life.

Worcester Mass Jessie Tiffany Eugene Holden Sturburgs John Brown Mr Holden Mary Tiffany Jessie

Tax relief debates warn against over optimism in revenue cuts

Washington October 27 AP repeated appeals to repeal the capital stock tax and let corporations file as partnerships drew warnings from Under Secretary Winston and solicitor A W Gregg before the House Ways and Means committee. They cautioned that such changes would reduce revenue beyond the treasury plan.ents and proposed credits for losses, earned income credits, and board appeals eligibility were also discussed.

House Winston Treasury A. W. Gregg Internal Revenue Bureau National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association American Mining Congress National Coal Association Joseph J. Klein Certified Public Accountant of New York Board of Appeals

Drawbridge To Close Twelve Hours For Bridge Inspection

Washington Oct 27 The War Secretary approved the New York New Haven and Hartford request to close the Norwalk River drawbridge at South Norwalk Conn from 6 p m Sunday to 6 p m Monday. Insurance inspectors will examine boilers of the plant operating the drawbridge.

Washington Davis New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Norwalk River South Norwalk Conn

Cargo of German coal arrives at Portland

A cargo of 4,000 tons of German coal is due at Portland in about five weeks, the first import since the war. Dealers say the fuel will ease Maine's shortage, with coal sold in stove, egg and nut sizes at prices similar to Welsh coal.

Portland Maine

Replacing Liberty Building Smokestack With New 1500-Pound Unit

A 1500 pound smokestack was swung into position on the Liberty building chimney yesterday, replacing the corroded unit in use since construction. McCathron Boiler Works workers began Monday, dismantling the old stack. it crumpled on lowering, breaking supports. The new stack, one quarter inch steel, is expected to last indefinitely, installed with an automobile truck and block and tackle.

Liberty McCathron Hoiler Works

Five Parties Ten Car Ownership Cited In Suits

In Bridgeport a civil action questions who owns a Fordonce stolen in 1922 by George Singer. Insurance company paid Dr Sidley N Reissler 710 for theft. Gelfand bought, then sold to Drannan who seeks reimbursement. Judge Huxford to decide ownership and potential trial, with Gelfand contesting.

Sidley N Reissler George Singer Orison Commonwealth Insurance Company Dr. Ressler Aaron Gelfand Bridgeport Gelfand Ito John T. Drannan Drannan Dr. Reisler Singer Frederick Huxford Civil Court of Common Pleas Dranham-Gelfand Insurance Company Dr. Feisler

Sierack Injured Against Chicago May Return Soon

Meriden Oct 27 Penn fullback Sierack was injured in the Philadelphia game with Chicago. An x ray showed a severe bruise above the ankle, ending rumors of a broken leg. He left the field after a strong run, aided to the clubhouse, and should be in uniform for the next game against Illinois.

Meriden Sanlhey Sierack Penn Chicago Philadelphia Sleracki al Gruer Illinois

Stamford Principal to Address Lions

Lester H Clee, former Lions district governor for New Jersey and current principal of the Masse school of Stamford, will address the Lions cub meeting at Statfield this noon. The roll call will ask for each member's favorite indoor winter sport and reason. Last night many locals attended the prospective ions club meeting in Norwalk.

Lions Statfield Lester H Clee Lioms State of New Jersey Masse School Stamford Prosective Ions Club Norwalk

Brass knuckles case filed for 5000 dollars in Superior Court

George Papenkolepovios of Stamford named as defendant in a Superior court action filed yesterday. Peter Wiegram of Ridgeport alleges he was struck over the head with a pair of brass knuckles. Damages of 5000 dollars are sought.

George Papenkolepovios Stamford Peter Wiegram Ridgeport

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