Gimbel Held as Profiteer in Clothing Scheme
New York on June 19 Frederick Gimbel of the Gim bel Brothers department stores was arrested by the department of justice on charges of profiteering in clothing. A merchandise manager and a clothing buyer were also arrested. Alleged profits ranged from 90 to 275 percent with specific high priced items cited. Gimbel, Dowdell, and Slanter posted $1000 bail each. July hearings set.
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New York
Frederick Gimbel
Gimbel Brothers
Department of Justice
Gimbel
Dowdell
Slanter
Pershing Laureates Confederate Leaders at Lexington Graves
General Pershing visited Lexington Virginia where he laid a wreath on General Robert E. Lee’s tomb and called the Confederate commander one of the world’s greatest generals. He then paid respects at General Stonewall Jackson’s grave praising him as a Christian gentleman whose life should be emulated.
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Lexington
Pershing
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Night of terror as Londonderry endures clashes
Londonderry Ireland June 19 violent pistol and rifle fighting between Nationalists and Unionists. A two hour riverside battle. troops restored order by midnight after ex soldiers battled amid widespread violence. Several wounded reported. armed parties controlled large city areas. Police powerless amid clashes.
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Londonderry
Ireland
Milk price set to rise on July first by major dairy firms
Local dealers note a milk price uptick likely by early July while New York based Borden Company announces a July 1 increase. Mitchell Dairy may follow, citing higher costs for labor and materials. Bridgeport teachers affirm no state grant as a salary increase, calling the aid an independent loan to be repaid with security.
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New York
Patrick D. Vox
Borden Earm Products Co
Borden Co
Mitchell Dairy Co
Mitchell
Bridgeparty Teachers’ Association
Connecticut
Bridgeport Teachers’ Association
Bridgeport
Board of Education
Bound Over To Superior Court In Toledo Troll
In Toledo Ohio on June 19 fourteen cases were bound over to the September term of the Superior Court with bonds from five hundred to five thousand dollars Judge Frederic A Bartlett ordered the binds After a formal complaint Frank Cozza was bound over on a five thousand dollar bond He alleges he was beaten by Lieut Fred A Bozeman during a raid on June five Four men and two others were bound over on charges tied to a murder conspiracy with one thousand dollar bonds Sako’s case continues readers are directed to Page Six
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Frederic A. Bartlett
Superior Court
Frank Cozza
Cozza
Fred A. Bozeman
Burns Squad
Lieut
Bozeman
John Roberts
Pembroke Street
Carmello Lake
Marlin Street
Milford
Andrea Fusco
Thomas Caperosa
Goodwin Dies By Suicide In Augusta Jail
Charles Goodwin, an alleged safe shower and bank robber, died in his Augusta jail cell yesterday by his own action. He had been arrested about a month earlier by Detective George Washburn and was sought by Maine authorities for a December 16 bank robbery on Mount Desert Island.
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Charles Goodwin
George Washburn
Augusta
Goodwin
Maine
Mount Desert Island
Bridgeport
Cubs
Washburn
Women may win Victoria Cross for nursing work
London reports a royal warrant extending the Victoria Cross to women serving under national defense. The reform ends a male-only tradition for the award. Copenhagen notes Danish and Bolshevik delegates form an international fearping house with temporary capital of 2,000,000 kroner. Pensacola records a third case of plague, described as public in the city, with a black victim.
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London
Copenhagen
oMclass
Navy orders halt on seizure of coal supply at Los Angeles
A federal court in Los Angeles issued a temporary order restraining Commander John Mel of the Pacific Fleet from landing marines at Los Angeles harbor to seize fuel oil from General Petroleum Co. unless the firm agrees to sell oil at a price fixed by the Navy Department.
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Los Angeles
John Mel
Pacific Fleet
Los Angles Harbor
General, Petroleum Co
Navy Department
Episcopal bishops sail for Lambeth conference
New York June 19 Bishop Ed ward S Lines of Newark and Bishop Charles Sumner Burch of New York were among Episcopal clergy sailing for England today on the Cel tic to attend the Lambeth conference opening July 3 in London. Bowden case continued Daniel Bowden, a roomer at 156 Prospect avenue, one of five rounded up by police yesterday for alleged implication in recent automobile and tire thefts, was arraigned in city court this morning on burglary charges, case continued until Tuesday under $1,000 bonds. All five cases to be heard Tuesday morning.
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York
Edward S. Lines
Newark
Charles Sumner Burch
New York
England
London
Bowden
Daniel Bowden
Prospect Avenue
Denver gets convention for AFL fifties fortieth annual meeting
Montreal June 19 AFL delegates wrap day with election of officers. Samuel Gompers chosen president for the 37th time. Dublin sympathizers claim enough support to block league support. Denver selected for next year’s convention by a vote of 24,000 to 12,611 over Birmingham. W G Shea named fraternal delegate to the Canadian Trades and Labor Congress.
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Montreal
American Federation of Labor
League of Nations
Samuel Gombers
Gompers
Denver
Birmingham
W. G. Shea
Painters, Decorators & Paperhangers
Canadian Trades and Labor Congress
Fairfield Job Swindle Reported by Andrew Cusa
Andrew Cusa of 479 Hancock Avenue told police he was swindled out of 15 dollars by a stranger who promised him a Fairfield estate job. He met the man last night, paid for the position, and began work on the lawn this morning before the owner discovered the deception.
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Andrew Cusa
Hancock Avenue
Fairfield
Cusa
Battle Between Peking and Canton reported in Tokio cables
Reports from Tokio via Nippu Jiji say Peking and Canton government forces clashed at Changsha. Canton troops allegedly fired on the Japanese warship Fushui, which returned fire, killing scores of Chinese.
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Honolulu
Peking
Canton
Changsa
Tokio
Nippu Jiji
Fushui
Railway seized from Queen Mary stockholders in Mexico
Mexico City June 19. The Mexican Railway, in which Queen Mary of England is principal stockholder, was turned back to its owners today by the government.
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Mexico City
Queen Mary of England
Premier Lloyd George Plans Hythe Talks With Millerand
London reports a two day conference set at Hythe Kent between Premier Lloyd George and Premier Millerand to discuss German indemnity terms and Allied relations. A Boulogne meeting follows with France Britain Italy Japan Belgium and Greece to attend as global tensions rise. Mustapha Kemal Pasha consolidates control in Anatolia with about 87008 troops, threatening wider conflict amid Bolshevik ties. reports suggest progress on German indemnity apportionment between Britain and France.
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London
Lloyd George
Millerand
France
Hythe
Kent
Boulogne
Great Britain
Italy
Japan
Belgium
Greece
Russia
Turkey
Germany
Hungary
Poland
Anatolia
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Ismid
Smyrna
Bridgeport bankers attend New England Bankers convention
E S Wolfe and C H Brothwell of First Bridgeport Louis B Powe of Connecticut National B Seeley and H B Merwin of Bridgeport Trust Company journeyed to Groton for the seventh annual New England Bankers Association meeting. The banquet featured speeches by prominent New York leaders and William B Bassett of Hartford, president of the Connecticut Bankers Association. A highlight was the launch of the 8000 ton freight steamer Province Town at Groton Iron Works.
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E. S. Wolfe
C. H. Brothwell
First
Bridgeport
Louis B. Powe
Connecticut National
B. Seeley
H. B Merwin
Bridgeport Trust Company
New England Bankers’ Association
Groton
New York
William B. Bassett
Hartford
Connecticut Bankers’ Association
Provincetown
NO RESUMPTION OF R R STRIKE
Chicago reports show rail road workers in several areas walked out without signaling a general resumption of the nationwide strike. Officials and Vice President Whitney say they do not anticipate a renewed national walkout.
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Chicago
Chicago Yardmen's Association
Whitney
Brotherhood of Railway
Philadelphia
Burlington
Iowa
Chicago & Northwestern Road
Benold
St. Louis
Railroad Labor Board
Treaty plank unity shaken by Connecticut protest
Washington DC June 19 public knowledge shows Col Harvey authored the Republican plank with Senator Root's draft. all factions except Crane's Massachusetts faction agreed. Brandegee of Connecticut threatened retirement over a pro League stance, prompting Crane to act. Also noted is the probate inventory for William A. Kirby totaling 2694 dollars. Millard C. Kirtw.
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Washington, D. C
Col. Harvey
Root
New York
Crane
Massachusetts
Brandegee
Connecticut
Senate
William A. Kirby
Millard C. Kirtw
Harding Gives Up Vacation Plan in Washington
Washington June 19 Senator Harding abandoned his vacation plans and stayed in Washington for further conferences with party leaders. The talks with Chairman Will H. Hays of the Republican National Committee and Harry M. Daugherty his campaign manager likely continue until he returns to his Marion Ohio home.
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Washington
Senator Harding
Marion
Ohio
Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Harry M. Daugherty
No Warrant Issued for Delaney Arrest in Bridgeport Case
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney E Earle Garlick told Judge Frederic A Bartlet that no warrant will be issued for the arrest of Prosecuting Attorney Alexander L Delaney following a dispute with Burns Detective Lt Fred A Bozeman. The decision rests on lack of a formal assault complaint and indicates Bozeman did not seek a warrant. Burns Detective Chief Myers had threatened escalation.
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E. Earle Garlick
Alexander L. DeLaney
Allen O. Myers
Burns Detective Agency
Frederic A. Bartlett
Delaney
Fred A. Bozeman
Turns Squad
John H. Redgate
Bozeman
Myers
Bridgeport
Burns
Alexander L. de- Daney
Chief Myers
Mr. de- Laney
Lieut
Haward
Cronan
John E
Trolley Fares May Rise As Bridgeport Graduates Becomes
Connecticut reports from New Haven indicate a fare hike for trolley patrons to cover about one million dollars in wage demands following a union compromise. Local residents fear higher fares and boycott the trolleys, while Bridgeport High School prepares a 1920 graduation ceremony for 220 seniors with six graduation tracks and a full program of exercises.
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Connecticut Company
New Heaven
New Haven
Colby Denies Candidacy for Democratic Chairman Post
Washington June 19 Bainbridge Colby issued a statement to deny being a receptive candidate for permanent chairman of the Democratic National Convention. He said reports of his candidacy have no foundation and that convention officers will be chosen by the body itself.
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Washington
Bainbridge Colby
Warns Against Unlawful Pacts In Price Fixing Case
Washington reports the department of justice warns that dealer manufacturer agreements that bar price cuts are unlawful. Indictments were filed against Colgate Co. for Sherman Act violations. AG Palmer says fixed resale prices hinder efforts to cut living costs.
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Colgate Co
Palmer
Department
Polish Bolshevik advance fears from Berlin reports
Berlin reports claim Yino Polish cavalry regiments were annihilated and 30 000 prisoners with 165 cannons taken by Bolsheviks, with Minsk fall expected. Official Polish bureau in New York disputes Berlin’s view, stating Warsaw to be 350 400 miles east of Warsaw and the front strongly held.
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Minsk
New York
Berlin
Polish Bureau of Information
Warsaw
Yale Defeats Princeton In Close College Game
Yale wins the annual series over Princeton 1 0 in a pitchers battle. An infeid single plus a base on balls sandwich the ninth inning run. Both teams play errorless ball. Also reported are Turkish nationalist clashes near Timid with British forces moving Christians and foreigners to safety.
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New York
Princeton
Yale
Tigers
Constantinople
Timid
Salvation Army Drive Continues With Big Open Air Band Concert
The Salvation Army fund drive continues with a grand musical festival at the High School auditorium hosted by American Legion and Elks members. The National Staff Band of 85 players arrives at 2:30 pm to perform a free public concert on Water Street Plaza, consisting of notable New York and other civic musicians. A twofold flag raising follows tomorrow at 4:30 pm on Elm Street, with Elks Exalted Ruler Lawrence Gallagher and Army official Colonel William Pearce officiating.
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American Legion
the Elks
Salvation Army Building Fund
National Staff
Salvation Army
Water Street
New York
Low Elm Street
Army
Fecal Elks
Lawrence Gallagher
The
Elks
Suspended Sentence Given After Domestic Dispute
Paul Hozer of 101 Steuben Street was arrested last night after his wife alleged he struck her during a home argument. The case was heard in City Court this morning and Judge Frederic A. Bart suspended sentence.
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Paul Hozer
Steuben Street
Frederic A. Bartleit
Sonfanca
Corset Workers Elect New Union Officers
The Corset Workers Union No 23 elected new officers after a semi annual vote. Longtime president Nellie Chase and secretary treasurer May Pepper retire from active duties. New leaders include Carrie Youngs president Annie Kaplan vice president William Stewart financial secretary and treasurer May Moran sentinel Juni Nichols and A Willing recording secretary. Executive committee includes M Nichols May Callahan Moran and Julie Conden.
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Corset Workers’ Union No. 23
Nellie Chase
May Pepper
Carrie Youngs
Warner's
Annie Kaplan
Warners
William Stewart
Crown
A. Willing
Sentinel
May Moran
Juni Nichols
M. Nichols
May Callahan
Julie Conden
DeVer H. Warner
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Kirby Estate
T Harding
Garlick
Bridgeport High School
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Rose Siegel
Siegel
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America
Catherine Lucy Cullinan
H. S Orchestra
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Pthe
Virginia Plummer
Lena Kanopy
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Anna McClure
Michael Lorenzo
Clayton Atwater
Fred Westerburg
Ben Fosenblum
Alicelizabeth Macguire
Ethel Virginia Plummer
Troldhangen
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Stockholm
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George Davis
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Sunday Herald
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Phelan
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