Defiant Official Challenges Coolidge Over Law Violation
President Coolidge pressures Shipping Board Commissioner Haney amid claims he violated the Merchant Marine Act. Haney refuses to resign, arguing he would not resign under the implied breach of faith. The Fleet Corporation and Palmer controversy adds to tension as Swampscott reports resist.
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Washington
Haney
The
Shipping Board
Coolidge
Swampscott
Fleet Corporation
Mr. Palmer
aMciain
Fleet Corporate
Palmer
Hig
Bert E Haney
Oregon
United States Shipping Board
Congress
Fairfield G O P prepares slate in town caucus plan
Fairfield faces a Sept 11 party caucus after a town committee meeting approved nearly all current town officers for renomination. David Domenton and Ralph E McEldowney receive endorsements for boards, with Fred Burr and Simeon Pease headed for key town posts and several other officials named for continued service.
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Fairfield
Republican Town Committee
Party
Legion Hall
David T Domenton
Board of Relief
William H Gould
Ralph E McEldowney
Board of Finance
Frank L Morwan
Southport
Clara Flint
Fred Burr
Stanley M Hill
Simeon Pease
T Hie Davis
Finance
Clifford& Banks
Andrew L Rikerts
Simeon Peas
Warner and Lashar Largest Taxpayers
DeVer H. Warner and Walter B. Lashar appear as Bridgeport's top taxpayers based on U S income tax payments disclosed at Hartford. Warner paid 44288.61 and Lashar 41207 with Lashar's wife at 873.42. many others in Connecticut show larger taxable incomes but receive heavy exemptions or tax exempt securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeVer H. Warner
Walter B. Lashar
Bridgeport
Fairfield
United States
Robert O. Eaton
Internal Revenue Bureau
Hartford
Warner
Mr. Lashar
Willam He.rifith
T Lo Watson Company
Grifith
Phineas C. Lounsbury
Gilbert W. Goodridge
Bryant Electric Company
Andrew M Cooper
Mowland Dry Goods Company
Arthur K L Watson
John G Howland
DeVer C Warner
Warner Brothers Company
John R Woodhull
Income Tax Table Shows Approximate Taxable Incomes
The table estimates approximate incomes for married men without dependents, including normal and surtaxes. Exemptions vary by dependents, deductions, and business losses, making exact reported income indeterminate. Figures cover ranges from 10,000 up to 5,000,000 and beyond with corresponding tax amounts.
Bridgeport signals eyed for traffic control
Bridgeport may install automatic signals to regulate traffic while other city notes cover local crime inquest headlines, county exhibits, and civic actions. Police, search parties, and inquests are reported with Westport water levels, Stamford sanitarium matters, and Republican activities.
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Bridgeport
Warner and
Lashar
Watchman
Sulisan
State
Fairfield County
New Haven
Fage
Shelton
Westport
Crlus
State Department
Flagler
Stamford
Society
Huntington
Hartford Tax Records Show Large 1924 Incomes
Hartford AP report lists Hart–Collins of New Canaan paying the highest 1924 income tax in the state at 94080.75, with Josephine Goodwin noted as the largest individual payer at 5505. Starling W Childs Jr. and Sr. top several family taxes, while Ingraham Company Bristol reports 1924 profits rising about 200000. Manila Electric Co. in Hartford shows a 3250000 profit gain and a tax jump amid Philippine operations.
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Hartford
Herbert & Collins
New Canaan
United States Internal Revenue Office
Connecticut
Collins
Josephine Goodwin
Childs
Norfolk
Starling W Childs, Jr
Staring W Childs
State Commission On
Ingraham Company
Bristol
Manila Electric Corporation
Manila Electric Company
Philippine Islands
J G Whites
Volpi to Head Italy Debt Mission to Washington
Premier Mussolini approved a mission to fund Italy's debt to the United States. Count Volpi will lead the delegation with Signor Grandi and Count Bonin-Longare among the senior members, along with ambassador De Martino and other officials. The group sails for Washington next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
United States
Washington
Mussolini
Count Volpi
Giacomo de Martino
Signor Grandi
Count Bonin-Longare
Krane
Ambaswmado
de Martino
Marlon Alberti
Albarto Perelii
Pier No 95 Fire Rivals City Crisis Blamed on Smoke
A massive fire at Pier No 95 foot of West 65th Street drew 350 firefighters who fought tar creosote and pine wood flames for hours. More than 120 firemen suffered eye trouble from acrid smoke as two ocean liners were moved to safety. Fireboats and tugs aided, but the blaze caused sections of the pier to collapse and an estimated 50,000 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pier No 95
West 65Th Street North River
Pler
George Taylor
Archer
Bellevue Hospital
William Joyce
West 20Th Street
Jerry Sullivan
Conte Verde
Lloyd Sabado
Fort St George
Furness
Bermuda
Harry Archer
Eah
Teifeoang
Washington Square
James Duane
New York Central
Navy
Duane
John Purvey Mitchel
New Yorker
David Lawrence
Smoky Joe" Martin
Consolidated Gas Company
Toles
Martin
Mitchell Authors Book On Aviation Weeks Highlighted In Cartoons
Washington AP War department officials review two new aviation books by Colonel William Mitchell chief of the government's air policy. They focus on cartoons centering Secretary Weeks and note Mitchell did not submit the work for official approval despite prior orders requiring review before publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Willam Mitchel Critle
Weeks
Mitchell
Automatic traffic signals may be installed in city center
Police commissioners consider funding for a new automatic traffic regulation system proposed by Century Sign of Boston. If approved, the center of Main Street and Fairfield Avenue could host a demonstration signal operated from the sidewalk, with power supplied by a new generator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Apportionment
G P. Butler
Century Sign Company
Boston
Mercura
Butler
Horni Signal Manufacturing
Newark
New England
Main Street
Fairfield Avenues
Samuel Dawe
Richard Oppel
Matin
Fairfield
Union High School Contract Aid Passes in Westport
Westport officials expected Hewlett company of Bridgeport to receive the Union High school contract within days. An additional 13 000 approved at a town meeting boosts the project funds to 824 000 with 302 000 already available, bringing total provisions to 14 000 to initiate construction, while the board awaits formal award.
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Westport
Union High School
Hewlett Company
Bridgepoat
Dutch Anderson Traced to Ohio in Hance Murders Case
Dutch Anderson, ally of Gerald Chapman, sought for the Hance murders in Muncie two weeks ago, crossed into Ohio near Cincinnati. Postal inspectors and detectives in Indianapolis confirm the lead, with operatives who previously aided in Chapman's arrest contributing to the manhunt.
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Fort Wayne
Mnt
George
Anderson
Gerald Chapman
Ben Hance
Muncie
Ohio
Cincinnati
Arival
Indianapolis
Toam
Chapman
New York
Navy seaplane mission tests endurance near Hawaii
SAN FRANCISCO Sept. 1 AP The PN-9 flagplane under Commander John Rodgers was forced to abandon a non stop California to Hawaii flight after fuel ran low amid a 1,830 mile leg toward Honolulu. The PB-1 escort planned a later start while destroyers Aroostook and Tanager steered toward the stranded plane, which was still flying with diminishing gasoline.
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Rogers
California-Hawaii
Honolulu
San Francisco
Cal
Navy
Hawaiian Islands
PN-9
John Rodgers
Aroostook
Tanager
Atlantic
Three Plaines
Trespasa Ba New Foundland
Azores
Hodges
Deserted wife seeks soulmate with bank funds cash bonds
Deseret? Deserts wife to seek soulmate with bank funds. Middlesboro bank cashier Frazer Ed Kazer admitted deserting wife and family for a 22 year old soulmate and absconding with bonds and cash totaling more than 100000. Police chief Ball notified Dallas. Companion held as accessory. Kazer traveled U S with the girl. in San Antonio he opened a bank account and rented safety boxes, with 7500 in bonds and 40000 to 47000 in bonds in the box, plus 200 in travelers checks and 70 in currency found. Extr adition signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Will Ed Kazer
Middlesboro
Lesingtom
H. E. Ball
Dallas
Chief Ball
Middlesboro Frazer
Frazer
Officials Report In Home Districts Secrecy Reveals Tax Screens
Government tax examiners report many federal officials file from home districts avoiding Baltimore returns. Taft paid 172 dollars, Beck 8889, Mrs Woodrow Wilson 349. Edward McLean paid 481125, William McRitter 25729, Washington baseball club 28879, B&O Railroad 21957181.
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Washington
Baltimore
Internal Revenue Colector
Columbia
Bhloh
Taft
Collihor
Beck
Woodrow Wilson
Edward McLean
Washington Post
William McRitter
Ohio
Washington Baseball Club
Beltimore & Ohio Railroad
Babe Ruth Returns to Yankee Fold After Apology
Babe Ruth came home repentant after a public suspension by manager Miller Huggins. Ruth apologized for misbehavior and domestic issues with his wife were settled, but he remains inactive until he proves sincerity and full understanding of his misconduct.
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Pridgeport
Waterbury
Albany
Hartford
Protas
Panhers Skaaters
Markin Yankees
Red Sox
Pirates
Braves
Cubs
Babe Ruth
Huggins
Trans
Tunel
Jones
Vac
Kid Kaplan
Babe Herman
New York
Baseball
Ruth
Mitx Fer Huggins
Jewel thief Riccitelli sows loss in Komroff robbery suit
Samuel Komroff jeweler sues Maryland Camalry Co seeking $21,314 75 in theft losses after bandit Riccitelli burglarized two safes on January 15 1924 and February 4 1926, with $10 641 recovered and $10 673 75 unrecovered. Police later killed Riccitelli in a gun duel. suit notes no settlement yet. Also reports Robert Underwood Johnson and Wil liam Abbott’s arrivals in New York.
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New Haven
Big Mike’ Riccitelli
Samuel Komroff
State Street
Maryland Camalry
M Komtoff
Maryland
Tie Heli
Riccitelli
Komroff
Riccitellis
Government Should Not Run Mines In Strike Context
Philadelphia dispatch reports anthracite operators resisting government control as strikes loom. They argue the government cannot run mines and workers will not cross picket lines, urging voluntary arbitration per 1923 coal commission precedents. Efforts to nationalize coal faces regional pushback while talks continue.
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Philadelphia
W. Inglis
Pebligt T
Scranton
Comandla
J Heya Hammond
Corlidge
Swampscott
Main
Hammond
Hay
Cor
Coolidge Limes
Hammoad
Emer Alg
Boeing
N.nes
United of Workers of America
Film Exchange Plan Aids New Haven Theatres
New Haven exhibitors plan a local film exchange to streamline theatre deliveries. The arrangement mirrors a recently withdrawn distributor system but on a smaller scale. The move follows fears of confusion from direct shipments to theatres from New York and Boston. A temporary headquarter is sought in Kilmer building as talks proceed. Eugene Treiber urges state legislators to consider tax law changes to ease operations nationwide.
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New Haven
Exhi
Joost Motion Picture
York
Boston
Ariows Theatres
New York
Eugene Treiber
Etary
Operators’ Union
Tate
Wade
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Fairfield G.O.P
Warner and Lashar
Albert Blavery
Beo McEl¢owney
New Republican Club
Farfield Republican Town Committee
Xuuraiuin
Reign Post
Hardonl
Hawa
Air Dis
Serce
Volpi
Dutch Anderson
Continu
Kentucky
Yankee
Babe
Riccitell
New Haven Jeweler
Johnson
Robert Underwood Johnson
New York University
Thi
Paris
Wil Iem Abbot
Christian Science Monitor of
Inglis
Ae Posal
Caris J Golden
Wana
Commie Teemen
Want Central Distributing Bureau
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