Telegram Fights 60 Cent Ice Ends in Victory
Bridgeport ice dealers suspend 80 cent price, cutting to 60 cents per 100 pounds starting Monday after mayoral talks with Earl Sprague and two thirds stakeholder Walker. Publicity pressure and shareholder consent drive the reduction, with expected annual revenue loss of about 200000 dollars for Walker’s firm. The mayor quotes detailed price terms for different delivery sizes and ice forms.
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Earl D. Sprague
Bridgeport Ice Delivery Company
Harry W. Walker
Wilson
Walker
Berkshire Ice Company
Bridgeport
Sprague
Accused of Robbing Nathan Hale School and Testano Store
In Fairfield on June 12, Judge Bacon Wakeman found probable cause against Miles Springer aged 30 and Charles Kling aged 45, both of Holland Hill, for burglarizing the Nathan Hale school and the Testano & Co. grocery store. They were bound over to the Superior court. Arrests were by Deputy Sheriff William H Gould State Policeman Frank Virelli and Constable Leander Hedbarg.
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Tfairfield
Bacon Wakeman
Miles Springer
Charles Kling
Holland Hill
Na Than ‘Hale
Testano & Co
Superior Court
Nathan Hale J School
Testano
Fight for 60 Cent Ice Earns Victory in Bridgeport
The April to June timeline shows city debates and actions over ice pricing. Campaigns and denouncements unfold as municipal plans face practical hurdles. Ice dealers push to 60 cents per hundred, while the mayor and local figures negotiate deliveries and new company formations to lower costs for residents and infants.
Ice Cost Debate Highlighted by Connecticut Ice Dealers
A Connecticut Ice Dealers association meeting heard that Harry W Walkens of Berkshire Ice bought 22 000 tons of ice in Worcester mass for 35000 dollars. Benjamin Giner testified at the New Haven hearing that Milner and Dexter L Bishop corroborated the claim that harvesting storing and preparing ice at Lake Congamond cost no more than one dollar.
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Connecticut Ice
Dealer's Association
Harry W. Walkens
Berkshire Ice Company
Worcester
Mass
Benjamin “Giner
New Heaven
Milner
Rim City Ice Company
Centerfreeze Company
Mayor's Committee
I Milneraleo
Dexter L. Bishop
Meriden
Lake Congamond
Budget cut trims navy appropriation to 601.5 million
Washington reports to the House the 1920 navy appropriation bill totals 601.5 million, down 875 million from secretary Daniels estimates. The bill funds 133 million for continued construction of the 1916 program, imposes no new construction, and adjusts enlistment numbers and pay. Aviation funds drop from 45 million to 15 million.
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Washington
T Daniels
Marine Corps
Europe
Friday the 13th and Friday the 14th in casual note
A playful fragment notes Friday dates, warnings about stepping carefully, a disrupted office moment, and advice on umbrella use while mentioning three Zags and a Swedish match in a casual, humorous tone.
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Fedders
Sunday Post: Complete Bridgeport Newspaper Listings
An advertised Sunday Post offer promises a full Bridgeport edition with Associated Press and United Press reports, featuring later news than any New York newspaper and comprehensive local happenings. The price is stated inline but incomplete in the fragment.
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Associated Press
United Press News
New York
Bridgeport
New Raven Investigation Disclos e Blackjack Methods That Forced Meriden Dealer to the 'Wall-Broken after 20 Years
New Haven June 12 Aldermanic committee probes Berkshire Ice Co practices as two long-time ice men testify. Dexter L. Bishop of Meriden recounts how 20 years of steady business were crushed by aggressive tactics linked to Walker and Berkshire, including double-crosses and forced mergers amid escalating mortgages and price pressures. The testimony describes threats and market manipulation in the Connecticut ice trade.
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New Raven
Meriden
New Haven
Berkshire Ice Co
Meal Whio
Dexter L. Bishop
M. Bishop
Bishop
Harry W. Walker
Berkshire Company
Connecticut
Ihe
F. C
Beaver Lake
Walker
Bridgeport
Peach
Hartford
Brown
Wralkes
Méeriden
Artistic Burglar Fools His Guards
Ossining New York June 12 4 cleverly made dummy of himself with face sculpted from dough and soap enabled John McAlisten a New York burglar to fool guards and escape Sing Sing last night. Ralph Waterburg an army lieutenant used the prison printing shop to forge blank treasury warrants and then escaped in a majors uniform and cashed forgeries nationwide. He was held for hearing next week.
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Ossining
N. Y
John MrAlisten
New York
Sing Sing
Treasury
York
Fort Leavenworth
Ralph Waterburg
Secret Service
United States
Hitchceck
Waterburg
Pittsburgh
Ansonia Strike Flares Across Derby Industry
Strikes spread to Derby as 400 workers at the Birmingham Iron Foundry quit over a pay demand, forcing shutdowns. In Ansonia, Sheriff Reilly’s deputies brace for clashes with strikers while employers vow no strikebreakers. The American Brass Company denies bringing in outside help, and an uneasy calm settles over the city as officials pledge to keep the peace.
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Ansonia
Reilly
Derby
Birmingham Iron Foundry
American Brass Company
Wayor
Mead
fReilly
Med
Committee of 19
Brooker
Shvitkerg
Close
Tyroker
Aamericai Brass Company
R. A. Co
Warships Head to Shanghai to Halt Revolt
Reports indicate a growing anti-Japanese movement across Shanghai Wiengkow Nanking and Canton with signs of a wider foreign backlash. Japanese China squadron units have rushed to Shanghai as port shipping nearly stops, causing substantial losses for steamship firms and exporters.
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TORIO
Ching
Shanghai
Wiengkow
Nanking
Canton
Ips
Rebels Surround Juarez on Three Sides in Mexican Conflict
Reports from Mexs Juarez on June 22 indicate rebel forces encircle the city on three sides at estimated distances from two to twenty miles while federal troops maintain rifle-range positions east of Suarez. General Francisco Gonzales commands the federal forces as General Felipe Angeles reportedly moves toward Juarez via Fic-Grande. Anxious about weapon whereabouts, authorities await developments as American observers note Villa forces nearing Juarez outskirts and the race track area south of town.
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Mex
Francisco Gonzales
Suarez
Ly. m
Felipe Angeles
Juarez
Ibottom
Tuarez
Paso
Tex
24Th
United States Infantry
Columbus
N. BM
Jukren’ Agricultural College
Villa Mens
Legislators raid Reds' office in New York
Representatives of the legislative committee guarding radical activity raided the Russian Soviet government offices in New York City and seized books and papers. L. C. A. K. Martens, a Soviet representative, was subpoenaed and briefly examined before the committees.
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New York
State Constabulary
L. Cc. A
K. Martens
Trolley Car Motor Fire Near Water Street
Firemen extinguished a trolley car motor fire on Water street between Parkfield avenue and Colden Hill last night just before 8. An alarm came from box 316 at 7:40 pm. No damage reported. Also listed: a separate fire at 484 Twast street with a sit alarm at 10 pm. Deny Petrograd story. London dispatch notes British troops advancing on Petrograd. Portuguese cabinet resigned.
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G. Slight
Water Street
Parkfield Avenue
Colden E Hill Street
Airfield Avenue
Chemical 1
Twast Strest
May 1919 Telegram Net Gain and Pail Orientation
In May 1919 Telegram records show a net gain of 2,214 with a partial posting of 41,097 and 28,317 in other figures. Earlier May 1918 data note 24,500 and 918 with 16,788 on oral Muay 1019 Post. The Jest and Standard Telegran figures appear inconsistent across lines.
Allies Recognize Kolchak Government in Allied Note
Paris reports the council acknowledges Admiral Kolchak and his associates as the de facto Omsk government. The reply welcomes Kolchak’s terms, promises support including munitions, and notes agreement in principle on wartime terms while details await drafting.
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Paris
wPour
Admiral Kolchak
Omsk
Zorth
Volciis
Admiral -Kolchak
Council of Four
Germany
Mapper Silesia
Austria-Hungary
Austria
Wungars
Gustav Noske
Pramice Schheidemann
Detroit Car Strike Ends as Workers Accept Wage Offer
Detroit United Railways car men end a strike after voting to accept a wage increase from 43 46 and 48 to 60 cents an hour. The men had demanded higher raises and had tied up traction operations since last Saturday night, bringing the street railway system to a halt.
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Detroit
Mid
Cime
Detroit United Railways
Anen
Declares Flag Day Manifesto Legal In Connecticut
Governor Holcomb issues proclamation designating Flag Day amid confusion over dates and observance. Attorney General Tealy declines opinion as confusion over the annual statute and Saturday scheduling affects the planned program.
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Bartford
Jame
Connecticut
Holcom
Jime Ja
Tealy
Flag Day observance planned in Bridgeport schools
Bridgeport marks Flag Day with ceremonies in public and private schools and a city-wide observance at Seaside Park Saturday at 4 PM under Municipal Patriotic committee. George M. Eames leads. Manning-Maxwell-Moore orchestra provides music. 190 voices from West End Alliance join choral singing. Governor's proclamation read. Captain Sidney Dunning to oversee lowering of the flag and salute.
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Bridgeport
Gaveromr Holcomb
Beto
Municipal Patriotic Committee
Patriotic Socs
George M. Eames
Manning-Maxwell-Moore
West End Alliance
A. L. Campbell
Washington Park Methodist Church
George B. Chandler
Hartford
America
Sidney Dunning
Connecticut State Guards
Guard of Honor
Vickers Vimy Plane To Fly Today For Trans Atlantic Bid
ST JOHNS N J June 12 The Vickers Vimy bombing biplane will hop off tomorrow afternoon between three and four oclock for its attempt at the trans Atlantic flight in competition for the $50000 London Daily Mail prize Captain Jack Alcock the planes skipper announced tonight Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur Whitten Brown navigator today made a second trial flight which they declared thoroughly successful.
Ralph P Halpin Held in Fairfield Hotel Manager Arrested
Ralph P Halpin of 64 West Street New York City manager of the Hotel Biltmore was arrested by Deputy Sheriff P J McGarry for reckless driving in Fairfield. He was released on 24 dollars bond awaiting a hearing before Judge Bacon Wakeman in Fairfield justice court Saturday at 9 AM. Halpin was en route with hotel managers to an outing at River Aus park Milford.
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Patred Edd
Dunn
Ralph J. Halpin
West Substrect
New York City
Biltmore
P. J. McGarry
Bacon Wakeman
Fairfield
Riveraus Park
Milford
BROKER MEN TO GO AS DESPITE STRIKE ROTE HINTS OF WIDESPREAD WORK STOPPAGE
Atlantic City reports a brewing electrical workers strike among post office and telegraph staff, with Samuel Gompers urged to appoint a joint committee to support the action. British labor leaders praise wartime outcomes while American unions press for wage reforms amid broader labor unrest. New York telegraph strike talk shows divergent estimates of participation and impact on Wall Street and major cities.
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Samuel Gompers
Nuit
Electrical
Fies
Washington
Arees
Ee M. Bondfield
Congy
Americ
Lloyd-George
New York
City
Edaward Reynolds
British Victory Loan Plans Outlined in London Report
London June 12 the governments Victory loan details were announced. The plan calls for a 4 percent funding loan redeemable in 71 years and a 4 percent Victory Bond issue at 35 redeemable by annual drawings starting in September 1925. The sinking fund is included.
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London
Surauliate
Bac
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Frank E. Ballard
Ameke
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Comel
Bridgepoot Tea Delivery Company
Dupe
Harry B. Wouter
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Sunday Post
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Gist Sunday Post
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Kulchak
Hephy Beady
Vienna
Nater
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Noske
Petrovgrad
Chhiga
Burleson
Jack” Alcock
Ralph P. Halpin
tBe
Konenkamp
Atlantic City
Pestence Ge Burleson
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Western Union
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Percy Thomas
Pras
Thomas
S. J. Nonenkamp
Chicago
Wall Street
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