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Bridgeport Standard Telegram in Bridgeport, Connecticut

24 Oct 1919

Page 8

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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1919

Page

8

Ballard Taxes Declared Reduced Amid Political Clash

County commissioner Frank Ballard and attorney Theodore Steiber clash over tax reductions in Bridgeport. Steiber claims Board of Relief cut Ballard Drug taxes by 3 dollars per thousand, noting 1 262 taxpayers benefited including 200 ex service men. Ballard counters that his taxes rose 19 000 after criticizing the Republican machine.

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Frank E. Ballard Vincent Backer Ballard Republican Machine Theodore Steiber Ballard Drug Company Frank Ballard Allen E. Vincent Board of Relief Vincent Army Navy Labor American Labor Party Bridgeport Yesterda Stelber Pertant
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Arrests of Government Agents Trigger Liquor Shortage

Federal agents accused of grafting faced hearings as subpoenas were issued for cafe owners, bartenders, and several politicians. One agent known for moonshine busts, Charles McGarver, alias Tinkey, talked with John A. Minton before bail was set. officials said a prominent Republican politician was involved and evidence pointed to former federal office staff.

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York Brome Bel Charles McGarver Tinkeys Ae Rest Tennessee Johnn A. Minton Prohon Enforcement Minton Hames Federal Attorney's Office Bret Abso Slaft
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New Mexican Railroad Promises Oil Access Closer By Rail

A syndicated agreement grants construction of a Tampico to Matamoros railroad by a Kansas City Mexico and Orient syndicate. The line, to be named Compan Petralio, would span about 258 miles and cost a substantial sum, bringing Tampico oil closer to the United States by roughly 200 miles via rail.

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NEW Mexican Mexico Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway Co Tampico Matamoros Brownsville Compan Petralio
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