Cheaper Ice Fight Won by Standard Telegram
The Standard Telegram reports a price cut to 60 cents per hundred pounds for city ice, effective soon, after Mayor Wilson secured Bridgeport Ice Delivery Company agreement. He urges the common council to rescind plans for municipal ice stations, arguing no need for public ice depots as dealers reduce prices.
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Irish-American plan to press peace congress on Ireland
Frank P. Walsh, chair of the Irish American commission, asks the peace congress to appoint a commission to investigate alleged British atrocities in Ireland. He proposes joint committees with Britain and the United States, and asks President Wilson to grant a hearing before a four-power special committee.
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Hungary Ousts Soviet Cabinet In Hungary
Dispatches from Paris reference Vienna reports that a cabinet led by Herr German, former commerce minister under Karolyi, has replaced the soviet government and German is invited to Versailles to confer with entente representatives on the Hungarian situation. London dispatch notes American troops active against Bolshevists near Vladivostock in suppressing the uprising.
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Wilson Urges City Hospital for Injured Workers
Mayor Wilson, in the annual message to the Board of Aldermen, urged investigating a city hospital for industrial cripples to rehabiliate workers toward useful occupations. He cited 60 percent could be treated to regain productive work and suggested the city lead in public enterprise to aid injured laborers while saving employers thousands of dollars.
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Dalatinate Republic Protest Sparks City Strikes
Berlin reports Mayence and Weisbaden residents began a 24 hour protest strike this morning. The action targets the attempted coup and claims no violent proclamation accompanied the protest by citizens.
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Local Jews protest pogroms with mass meeting
Bridgeport’s Jewish community organized a massive protest against pogroms in Poland Romania and Russia. Thousands filled the Lyric Theatre and Adath Israel Synagogue. speakers urged justice and readiness to act if peaceful avenues fail. Community leaders emphasized America’s defense of democracy and equal rights.
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Austrian Delegates at Peace Table Demand Proportionate Punishment
Dr Karl Renner spoke at St Germain on Allied peace terms urging fair treatment for Austria and warns against assigning the full burden of punishment to the former empire. He asked that Austria be treated as one of eight new republics and granted access to Adriatic via former Austro-Hungarian territory. Fifteen days are given for Austria to reply to Allied demands.
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Hawker's Own Story Delayed by Priority Cables
London report notes American press seeking Harry Hawker's flight tale as Paris dispatch room floods news with 2006 priority cable appointments. Government hub Hotel Crillon in Paris assigns postmaster and customs officer postings, delaying Hawker's account amid global news demand.
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London
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Union Operators Start Walkout at Southern Bell
Atlanta, June 2. Union operators initiated a walkout at 3 pm after officials failed to reinstate several girls dismissed for alleged union affiliations. Over 150 switchboard workers quit, with about 9 of 100 long distance operators also walking out. Other exchanges reported around 30 percent on strike. A company poll around 2 pm indicated about 70 to 75 percent planned to stay at work.
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Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Republicans Win Out In Norwich Election
Norwich June 2 Republicans won the city election by majorities from 40 to 60, electing all their candidates for the common council which will be evenly divided next year on party lines with Mayor J. T. Desmond, Democrat, holding the deciding vote.
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Gasoline polishes scored by Fire Commissioners
Fire Commissioners urged the Common Council to pass an ordinance banning manufacture storage or sale of stove polishes emitting inflammable gas at or above 100 degrees F after fires caused by such products. The measure was referred to the ordinances committee. Alderman Baker urged safety zones east of the Congress Street bridge. the resolution was sent to the zones committee.
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Astengo Loses $1250 Before Homeward Trip
Raffaele Astengo of 117 North Avenue reported his $1250 savings vanished from a trunk after securing passports for a trip to Italy. Border resident Join Cappell is detained as a suspect amid claims Cappell knew the money’s hiding place. Cappell denies any knowledge.
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Norway Refuses Aid to Blockade of Germany
ParisJune 2 By the Associated Press Norway rejects joining in a blockade of Germany and notes German delegates refuse to cooperate further. The report states Norway will not participate in international measures against Germany.
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