Walker Subpoenaed in Connecticut Ice Monopoly Probe
Harry W. Walker president of Naugatuck Valley Ice and Coal Co was subpoenaed to testify before New Haven Aldermanic committee investigating ice prices The hearing examines whether shortages or monopolistic action drive costs Dealers in Bridgeport New Haven Hartford allegedly reached agreements and evidence has been presented The mayor's position remains unclear while officials vow to explain their stance this week
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Harry W. Walker
Naugatuck Valley Ice and Coal Company
New Haven
Bridgeport
Hartford
Connecticut
Ice
Vickers Vimy Plane Makes Trial Trip in Canada
In Saint John New Brunswick a Vickers Vimy aircraft carried Captain Jack Alcock on a transatlantic flight trial for the London Daily Mail competition. The test began at 7:47 p m local time and lasted about forty minutes with a successful outcome.
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Sv. Johns
London Daily Mail
Jack” Alcogh
239th Infantry Sails from Archangel for Brest
The War Department announced that Company L of the 239th Infantry, along with other units, sailed from Archangel bound for Brest. The departure occurred June 5, but was omitted from the initial cable message.
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Washington
239Th Infantry
Archangel
War Department
Brest
Post and Standard Telegram May 1918 8% net gain
Net paid circulation rose 8 percent in May for the Post and Standard Telegram. The figures show May 1918 and May 1919 totals for the Post and Telegram, with a combined total and gains across Sunday rest days, indicating a broader circulation increase for the period.
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Post and Standard Telegram
New States May Refuse to Accept Freedom If Erin Is Denied
Lloyd-George and colleagues seek to keep the Irish case before the world. Walsh asserts Irish rights to representation at the peace congress through commissioners of the Irish race convention. He predicts a formal appeal to France if the request is denied, citing France’s long aid to Ireland in liberty struggles.
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Erin
Walsh
Lloyd-George
Frank PL Walsh
Irish American Commission
Paris
Ireland
Peace Congress
Lansing
LastersShail
Huerm Senate
France
England
Ireland and peace congress pressure for Irish freedom
The report notes AngloIrish tensions, urging Ireland be freed from foreign rule and detailing Irish leaders jailed amid protests. It calls for a World Probe into Ireland atrocities and proposes a sevenmember investigatory panel to scrutinize conditions, with U.S. Supreme Court chair as fallback. Also brief sports note on Billy Miske vs Kid Norfolk in Pittsburgh.
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Ireland
Treland
Australia
Wilson Gets Senate Plea for Ireland
Paris report states Secretary Lansing has received cabled copies of United States Senate resolutions asking for the text of the German treaty and requesting a hearing before the peace conference for Edward de Valera and other Irish leaders. The resolutions were referred to the President.
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Irish American Commission
Paris
Ireland
Lansing
Iireland
Dune
United States Senate
Edward de ‘Valera
Wil
Weather shift expected with high pressure offshore
A developing high pressure ridge offshore is forecast to bring calmer conditions and limited rainfall. The New England coast may see lingering clouds early, with improving conditions by afternoon or evening as temperatures rise slowly and a brief shower risk remains minimal.
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Ediline Geerger
Pividitarte
Alby Wire
Gilus Mississippi Elver
Pion Widuug
Gowal Thurmt
Bardue
Olmenstof
New Ingland
New York
Engwand
Wennings
Owlmen
Aloudy
Government Printers Publish 100000-Word Treaty Pact
In Washington the government printing office produced a nearly 100000 word peace treaty in two hours. The record will span 64 pages of the Congressional Record and cost about 5000 dollars to print. Four new records were set as the treaty was prepared for distribution to recipients and for possible later document form.
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Washington
Ireland's demands and Home Rule in focus
George Creel returns from Ireland after extensive study to explain why American readers should be interest ed in Ireland's demand for self determination.
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Ireland
Labor delegates at Atlantic City vow to curb radicals
Thousands of delegates at the American Federation of Labor convention in Atlantic City denounce radical ideas as Governor Runyon warns chaos if not settled. Samuel Gompers emphasizes labor’s aim for constructive progress and rejects industrial autocracy while outlining reconstruction plans including public ownership, wage safeguards, and social reforms. The Mooney case and broader labor rights issues loom as discussions shift to next week’s agenda.
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Atlantic City
Americat Federation of Labor
Goveernor Runyon
New Jersey
New York
Enese
Sayidet Gonmers
American Feleration of Labor
Organized Labor
America
Mr. Gompers
United States
Wis
Gompers
Witeh
Leest
Mooney
International Workers’ Defence League of
San Francisco
Justice, Labor
Chicago
National Labor Congress
Mexican Delegates Ordered to Quit Congress Protest
June 4 Mexican government orders withdrawal of Mexican delegates from the Pan American Commercial Congress in protest of a speech by Speaker Gillett of the House of Representatives.
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Mexica Ocppy
Congress
Gillett
House of Representatives
Washington advised key men to call strike plans made
Reports from Chicago and Washington indicate the Commercial Telegraphers Union and allied groups prepared a nationwide strike of telegraph and telephone workers. Officials claim final steps were taken for 70,000 operators to walk out next Wednesday, while government officials say only essential cable operation will be kept and trained men may run lines if needed.
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Chicago
Konenkamp Ofihe Commercial Telegraphers Union of America
Cleveland
Ghia
C. Sickman
J. HL. Groves
Electrical, Workers Union
International
Springfield
Telegraphers of America
Washington
Post Office Department
Board Refuses Pardons for Esposito and Ferretti Kin
Hartford June. The state board of pardons denied clemency to the Ferretti brothers Joseph and Trasnia of New Britain from among 34 cases. They await execution for murder with June 25 set for hanging unless the governor acts. Five pardons were granted, including Joseph Fallunta who received a life sentence but has served 18 years.
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Hartford
State Board of Pardons
Ferretti Brothers
Joseph and
Trasnia
New Britain
Evil
Parrett Brothers
Frank Fuilmere
Joseph Fallunta
Palrfield
Ele
Charles Posite
Bridgeport
Ife
Armistice Signed Between Austrians and Yugoslavs
Geneva reports that Austrians and Yugoslavs signed an armistice. The ceasefire ends occupation of Zollfeld and redraws borders: Ingenturt, Rossag and Vollkermarkt go to Yugoslavs. Saint Veit, Vilaeh and Travis rail wards go to Austrians. A neutral zone lies between opposing forces.
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Geneva
Jae
Atty Trians
Jugo
Varinthia
Zollfekl
Ingenturt
Rossag
Vollkermarkt
Saint
Few Passports Granted To Applicants In Europe
Clark Wrank of the National Immigration Court reports many passport applications for Europe but few approvals, issued only for imperative necessity. No official record tracks applications, so totals are unavailable. Aliens apply, but the U S census refers to the country of origin. Clerk Munich notes current state policy is not to issue passports.
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Clark Wrank FL
Maruel
Natiratiaition Cour
Europe
Mora
United States
Munich
Liechtenstein Presses Peace Conference With Ultimatum
In Paris Liechtenstein issues an ultimatum to influence League of Nations participation. The tiny principality borders Austria via its route through Paris to Vienna, and threatens to cut communications if demands are not met. Liechtenstein, the smallest European state besides Monaco and San Marino, covers about 60 square miles and has around 31,000 inhabitants of German origin.
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Paris
Liechtenstein
League of Nations
Vienna
Europe
Moneo
San Marino
Fireworks at BOE Meeting Over McKinley School Addition
Suspicion and confusion marked a Board of Education session as Commissioner Howard Challenger proposed naming an architect for a McKinley School expansion. Commissioners Burns Whitcomb Owen questioned voting without information. Burns urged caution while Whitcomb warned against uninformed votes as rhetoric and distrust rose amid the discussion.
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Board of Education
Howard Challenger
McKinley School
Owen
Burns
Joseph Whitcomb
Whitcomb
Denrly
Mr. Burns
Pact Published Amid Senate Rush To Print Treaty Text
Washington reports a five hour fight ended with the Senate ordering the peace treaty to be printed in the public record. A cable from President Wilson prompted questions about unauthorized copies in New York. Senators Borah Lodge and Morgan figure in a tense exchange as the chamber debated the document and the proper handling of its dissemination.
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Senate
Washington
New York
Republican
Idaho
Wilson
Mt Movelon
Dadallana Aauttalle
Avalon Daludlsnd Aa
J. BP. Morgan
Hyson
Thomas Ir. Lasol
Morgan _ banking
Jacob Schiff
Kuhn
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Gem
Frank
Anya City Bank
L. Polk
State Department
Lipublican
Massachusett
Borahanmaead
Mentary
Flations Committee
Borah
Ato
Herthe
Messe
Tlitehcock
Tex
Nebrask Ver
White House
Sunbjeet
Bee
300 Plain Clothes Policemen Guarding New York
300 plain clothes policemen guard major New York public buildings amid fears of terrorist plots. Officials and federal agents declined to comment on precautions after recent bomb outrages. reporters cite detectives doubting theCarbon Pa origin claim.
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New York
Ansonia Labor Walkout Halts Major Plants
Ansonia, June 9 Special The Ansonia district lanes a walkout by 5 560 laborers at American Brass Co and Ansonia Mfg Co paralyzing industry from 10 AM. Strikers demand wage scale and conditions with no violence planned per strike committee. Police and detectives guard mills while workers meet at the Opera House to discuss demands and potential settlements.
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Ansonia
Naugatuck Valley
American Brass Co
Ansonia Mfg. Co
Ure Ansara
Maneufeetaring Co
Jockmus
Vegas
East Observer
Uve
American Brags Co
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