City Pays Large State and Guard Taxes for Next Year
The Board of Aldermen approved taxes totaling 339947.94 to cover the state tax of 306602.74 and the national guard tax of 33884.90. City Clerk Francis P Dunigan issued checks, and City Auditor Bernard Keating forwarded them to State Treasurer G Harold Gilpatric. Short term notes for five months from December 10 will fund the state tax, repaid from next year’s levy. The 1950 state tax rose by 57485.43 from last year’s 248577.31, while the guard tax fell by 11115.10 from 45000.00. Auditor Keating will present the budget and necessary appropriations to the Board of Apportionment.
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Board of Apportionment
National Guard
Francis P. Dunigan
Bernard Keating
G. Harold Gilpatric
Board of Aldermen
Board of
Pridgeport
Keating
Bonjon Life Prisoner Dies in Wethersfield Prison
Louis Bonjon of Bridgeport died last night in the state prison at Wethersfield where he was serving a life sentence for the 1918 killing of former Alderman Daniel Walker. He was about 70. The murder occurred after Bonjon quarreled with his wife and gunfire struck Walker in his tear room, ending Walker’s life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bonjon
Bridgeport
Daniel Walker
Wethersfield
Bonjon
Bonson
Walker
Sabon
Monson
Homer S. Cum Things
Teacher Suit in Court Today
Formal papers in the $25,000 damage suit of Lillian Reilly a local school teacher against Park City Lumber Company reached Superior Court this morning. The accident occurred last November on Norman Street near Langer Avenue when she alleges she was struck by a truck operated by William LaRosa an employee of Park City Lumber Company. Attachments were filed in the town clerk's office several days earlier.
Coroner Phelan to Probe Stamford Auto Train Death
Coroner John J. Phelan will hold a hearing in Stamford tomorrow afternoon into the accident at a Springdale grade crossing that killed Miss Jinnie Ulrich, an automobile passenger, when the car was struck and demolished by a railroad train about 6:30 yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Phelan
Stamford
Jinnie Ulrich
Springdale
France presses vital demands on capital ship ratio
Parts, Dec. 23. Premier Briand has sent Ambassador Jusserand in Washington a final acceptance of the capital ship ratio. France still insists on submarines and coast defense ships and seeks possible accommodation with the United States while maintaining vital security demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P
Briand
Jusserand
Washington
France
United States
Saloon owner accused after raid smashes windows
After Fadera agents and local police raided his home yesterday, ex-saloon keeper Frank Kormansky of 278 Horace Keet assaulted his former cafe at 682 East Main Street, breaking many windows before the owner could summon help. He was arraigned in city court on liquor law violations drunkenness and property injury. case continued to tomorrow with bond set at 550. Also noted bankruptcy filings for Lester J. Myra of 214 John Street showing 5968.11 assets and 3,64.11 liabilities. secured 1,000, unsecured 4,474.09.
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Fadera
Frank Kormansky
Horace Keet
East Maineet
Jacob Cohen
Kormansky
Chareea
Vici
Lester J. My‘ra
John Street
John Keogh
Apt d
I. J
Collins and Griffith Score Victory Over President De Valera
London datelined report notes adjournment of debate on the Irish peace treaty until January 3 for a de facto referendum. Amid favorable shifts toward ratification, Collins and Griffith marshal support from agricultural groups and civic bodies, while De Valera faces diminished prestige as Mulcahy and Republican leaders back acceptance. Editorials in London papers weigh the political dynamics and potential impact on Sinn Fein loyalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A. P
Dail
Brienna
Ireland
Arthur Griffith
Michael Collins
Corresponents
Dublin
Richard Mulcahy
Irish Republican Army
Dall
J. J. McKeown
Eamon DeValera
Dail Eireann
Evening Standard
Paul Mali Gazette and Globe
DeValera
Paris Savings Hit 100,000,000 Francs From Daylight Time
Paris reports 100 million francs saved by implementing daylight saving hours from March 15 to October 24. City Councillor Leopold Telvin urged continued use of DST in coming years as general satisfaction ran through French papers after talks between Briand and Lloyd George.
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Paris
Associated Press
Leopold Telvin
Briand
Lloyd-George
Germany May Pay In Synthetic Gold Specie
Berlin December 28 a statement by Prof Fisher of England that synthetic gold has been found in Germany is correct one gramme exists in a German laboratory the secret is guarded only six men know the process the government supports expensive experiments to scale up production and an electric vacuum furnace is being developed if commercial use occurs it could enable Germany to pay reparations in synthetic gold
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Fisher
England
Germany
General Diaz Arrives Home to Fiery Welcome
General Armando Diaz returned from the United States aboard the Giuseppe Verdi and was met by civil and military authorities, Vice Admiral Niblack, and the Utah crew. A bannered throng cheered as he rode to his hotel and later to Rome, praising American hospitality and recounting a sprained finger from handshakes with 700 attendees at the Italian embassy in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
A. P
Armando Diaz
Giuseppe Verdi
United States
Albert P. Niblack
Utah
Rome
Washington
New City Hall Committee Implements Repair Approval Rule
The City Hall committee requires prior approval from the Board of Aldermen for any repairs renovations or alterations to city property. Notices were sent by Chairman Alfred E Veness. City Clerk Francis P Duni Fan will handle all matters and the committee will not approve work contracted otherwise.
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City Hall
Board of Alermen
Alfred E. Veness
Veness
Francis P. Duni Fan
Judge Miller confirms city bank administrator choice
Judge Paul I. Miller confirms the heirs of Katherine E Zumstag appoint City National Bank as administrator of her estate. Zums tag heirs list real estate in Milford and Bridgeport and bank accounts valued about 8000 dollars. Husband Charles H Zumetag and sons George Howard C and William A Zumtag petitioned for appointment.
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Miller
City Bank
Paul I. Miller
Katherine E.zumstag
City National Bank
Zumstag
Milford
Bridgeport
Charles H. Zumetag
George Howard C
William A. Zumtag
Law Officer Shoot Enlisted Men During Bloody Argonne Fight
Washington reports corroboration that Major Opie shot two enlisted men without provocation during the Argonne fighting. The Senate committee investigating alleged officer killings issued subpoenas for Grayson H. Withrow and Star witness Henry L. Scott of Kenmore Ohio. Segal of Charleston testified about executions at Gleveys camp with no trial for two Negro soldiers.
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Argonne
Washington
Henry L. Scott
Kenmore
Ohio
Opley
France
Tom” Watson
Georgia
Brandegee
Senate
Watson
Grayson H. Withrow
Baltimore
Scott
Hierome L. Opie
Staunton
116Th Infantry
Opie
Withrow
Kenemore
Argonne Front
Walter A. Popis
Opte
Harry W. Segal
Charleston
Glevies
War Department
Segal
Mayor Hylan Faces Contempt Over Pension Funds
New York reports Mayor Hylan and the Board of Estimate face jail if they do not restore about 3 million dollars allegedly deducted from police and civil service pension funds. The appellate division upheld a mandamus ordering restitution, with the budget under mayoral control after aldermen returned it.
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New York
A. P
Hylan
Board of Estimate
Board of Aldermen
Craig
Board of Education
Storm Grounds City With Ice and Snow
A citywide coating of ice and snow prompts police orders for immediate sidewalk clearing. City courts report Louis Marezza of 33 Franklin Street arrested yesterday with a small liquor quantity. arraigned today, case continued to tomorrow on $100 bond, held for federal authorities. Russia Finland Karelia dispute stirs potential multi nation tensions as League of Nations appeales.
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Louis Marezza
Franklin Street
Maressa
Anxious Bride Struggles With Divorce Charge Storm
Mrs. Church seeks to clear her name amid a high profile divorce action filed by Alfred W. Church against Bish J. Church. The Fairfield county case ties in large fortunes, Greenwich property, and a social whirlwind with alleged improper relations spanning Paris, Chicago, New York, and Greenwich since 1920. Mrs. Church, allied with State's Attorney Homer S. Cummings, denies all charges and aims to face the court soon.
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Bridgeport
Stamford
Greenwich Society
Alfred W. Church
Bish J. Church
Fairfield County Society
Church
Stillman
William W.schoet
Paris
France
Chicago
New York
Greenwich
Homer S. Cummings
Fairfield County
Connecticut
City May Get Back Taxes By New Bill
Satisfactory settlement of the old tax controversy between the city and the United States government may soon be reached. A bill to be introduced to Congress would reimburse Bridgeport and 15 other cities for municipal services in place of taxes levied against government buildings. Bridgeport would receive between 100000 and 150000 for its claim of 139987.70 in back taxes. Taxes were levied against the United States Housing Corporation which built housing settlements in Bridgeport during the war. No taxes were paid on governmental exemption and the Bridgeport Housing Company later refused to pay, arguing predecessors were liable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Bridgeport
United States Housing Corporation
Bridgeport Housing Company
Amazon Army Flees Kansas Coal Fields
Pittsburg Kas December 23 Indicate that many women linked to the mine strike demonstrations last week have left town. Deputies failed to find any today while visiting county points to serve warrants. At two homes visited doors were locked.
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Pittsburg
Kas
Old Town Wakes To Find Winter Has Arrived
Old Town awoke to white frost as snow fell then turned to rain by late morning. Bridgeport reporters note a brisk start with two above zero and a biting wind, followed by a climb to 20 degrees as the day wore on. New York also reports a three inch snow cover and continued flurries with temps around 20 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Town
Bridgeport
New York
Famous Editor Watterson Resting in Peace in Jacksonville
Marco Henry Watterson Kentucky journalist died in Jacksonville. His body stored in a vault until spring when taken to Cave Hill cemetery in Louisville beside his parents. Service at a mortuary chapel was kept private due to family grief and crowd concerns. Reverend J T Boone of the First Christian church officiated.
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Jacksonville
Fla
ALP
Marco Henry” Watterson
Kentucky
Cave Him
Louisville
Henry Watterson, Jr
J. T. Boone
First Christian Church
Watterson
Family Found Dieing From Coal Gas Poisoning
Thomas Dunn, his wife, and two children were found unconscious at 760 Arctic Street by neighbors. They were overcome by coal gas. Dr. B J Coyle arrived with an ambulance and treated the family, but hospital transfer was not necessary.
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Thomas Dunn
Arctic Street
B. J. Coyle
Records Broken At Post Office In Outgoing Mail
Outgoing first class mail records at the post office fell short by hand corrections, with 299020 pieces logged as outgoing and 10451 canceled by hand. At the parcel post station 1990 racks of parcel mail were counted as outgoing and 43 as incoming. Plainclothes officers deployed to deter shoplifting as Christmas shoppers navigate busy streets and stores. no petty theft complaints have been reported yet.
Two Divorces Are Continued In Superior Court
Catherine Agnes Cordes of this city near divorce from Benjamin Cordes was continued after it emerged an action by him against her existed. Judge Frank D. Heymnes delayed ruling until which filing came first. John F.R. Hammond sought divorce from Mars E. Hammond on habitual intemperance. witnesses testified to arrests for drunkenness in 1917 and 1918.
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Catherine Agnes Cordes
Benjamin Cordes
Superior Court
Pasquale Vien
Frank D. Heymnes
John FR. Hammond
Monroe Street
Mars E. Hammond
Waterbury
Grase City
Providence
Haines
Woman Knew What She Was Doing Granting Rings to Vollmer
Norwalk judge rules that Jeanette Scofield, estate administrator, correctly granted two diamond rings to Mary Vollmer. The decision finds Scofield acted with full faculties and that the will’s clauses were superseded by the deceased’s final wishes. The executor is to deliver the rings to Vollmer per the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Vollmer
H. Vosburrh
Norwalk
John 3. Walsh
Common Pleas Court
Vosburgh
Theestate
Jeanette E. Scofied
Bhel J. Preece
Mildrea E. Miles
Iaer
Jeanette Judge Walsh
I Mary Vollmer
Jeanette E. Scofield
Shot in Greece 21 Years Later Leads to Treatment
James Varanas, 40, of 34 West Liberty Street, sought care at Emergency Hospital after long hidden injuries from a 21 year old shooting in Greece. His father, a doctor, removed bullets and an X-ray by Joseph Nasinko revealed the lodged bullet. The bullet will be removed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Varanas
West Liberty Street
Greece
Varanas
Emil Alpin
Joseph Nasinko
Tuttle Woman Seeks Divorce Over Intolerable Cruelty
Loretta K. Tuttle files for divorce from William 8. Tuttle alleging repeated threats to kill their child, broken promises over Catholic upbringing, a loaded revolver under his pillow, assaults including a tobacco box and a lit cigarette, and fear for her life and the child's safety since September 1, 1919. Court calendar action noted with legal representation by DeForest Klein and Pullman Comfey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 8
Tuttle
Loretta K. Tuttle
Superior Court
Judas Frank D. Haines
DeForest and Klein
Tuttles
Mra Tuttle
Finlanson
Famous Healy’s to Close as Prohibition Grips New York
Healy's, long a landmark in New York nightlife, will shut and be sold to a group from China to convert it into a chop suey house. The Columbus Avenue building’s third floor, once a ballroom, will host a dance teacher, while the second floor, once a jazz venue, now sees only the sound of patrons' meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Healy's
Thomas J. Healy
Columbus Avenue
Sith Street
Peel Patie
Breaks Whist While Cranking Cold Car
The second applicant to the emergency hospital sought treatment for a fractured wrist caused by a cold car kicking back during cranking. Veter Yaros of Easton was treated by Dr. F J O'Brien, who reduced the fracture and ordered an X ray for further care. Similar cases were noted last winter with two people weekly needing fracture treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veter Yaros
Easton
F. J. O'Brien
Goldys Arrest May Solve Motor Thefts Baffling Police
New Haven Connecticut December reports state arrest in Hartford of Edward Lawler and Peter J. Hannon on bonds while Harold Goldy of Bridgeport is detained. Police believe stolen cars were reengineered by changing engine numbers. Bridgeport and state police trace sales to Hartford and other cities. Agents say several auto theft rings operate in the state and many cars are found later elsewhere. This matter is not linked to Norwalk roundups, and investigations continue with local agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Hartford
Edward Lawler
Peter J. Hannon
West Hartford
Harold Goldy
Bridgeport
Goldy
Motor Vehicle Commissioners
Connecticut
Norwalk
Hurley
Plainville
New York
Metropolis
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Collins
Griffith
de Valera
General Diaz
NEW City Hall
Finland
Karelia
Riga
Russia
Moscow
Murmansk
League of Nations
Latvia
League
M. Hanetzky
Hanetzky
Iuga
Georges Tehitcherin
Tehitcherin
Jacetzky
Congress of Soviets
Poland
Rusonia
Baltic States
League of Naot
Geneva
Kansas
Chop Suey House
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