ICE TRUST - Revision history

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	idea did not originate with him, but he had to get in with the others."		idea did not originate with him, but he had to get in with the others."

	The investigator reported that "almost every dealer declared there is not profit in		The investigator reported that "almost every dealer declared there is
	the ice business." As evidence, the reporter was given the example of		not profit in the ice business." As evidence, the reporter was given
	[[PIER, Philip\|Philip Pier]] and the Melloy Bros. who had left the business. The		the example of [[PIER, Philip\|Philip Pier]] and the Melloy Bros. who
	reporter, however, found the allegation to be false. Pier had sold his business to		had left the business. The reporter, however, found the allegation to
	[[CONLIN AND KEARNS]] years earlier because of his old age and the opportunity to		be false. Pier had sold his business to [CONLIN AND KEARNS]] years
	sell at a good price. Melloy Bros. claimed they made money in the ice business and		earlier because of his old age and the opportunity to sell at a good
			price. Melloy Bros. claimed they made money in the ice business and
	sold for other reasons.		sold for other reasons.

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	Humor was to be replaced by sensation. In July, 1906 the ''Telegraph-Herald'' alleged that an "Ice Trust" was being operated in Dubuque. Among the evidence cited was: (4)		Humor was to be replaced by sensation. In July, 1906 the ''Telegraph-Herald'' alleged that an "Ice Trust" was being operated in Dubuque. Among the evidence cited was: (4)

	The ''Telegraph-Herald'' stated with one exception the dealers did not "stoutly"		The ''Telegraph-Herald'' stated with one exception the dealers did
	deny they had an agreement. One individual quoted stated that Mr. Fischer he could		not "stoutly" deny they had an agreement. One individual quoted stated
	not help an increase in the price of ice. "The idea did not originate with him, but		that Mr. Fischer could not help an increase in the price of ice. "The
	he had to get in with the others."		idea did not originate with him, but he had to get in with the others."

	The investigator reported that "almost every dealer declared there is not profit in		The investigator reported that "almost every dealer declared there is not profit in

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	Humor was to be replaced by sensation. In July, 1906 the ''Telegraph-Herald'' alleged that an "Ice Trust" was being operated in Dubuque. Among the evidence cited was: (4)		Humor was to be replaced by sensation. In July, 1906 the ''Telegraph-Herald'' alleged that an "Ice Trust" was being operated in Dubuque. Among the evidence cited was: (4)

	The ''Telegraph-Herald'' stated with one exception the dealers did not "stoutly" deny they had an agreement. One individual quoted stated that Mr. Fischer he could not help an increase in the price of ice. "The idea did not originate with him, but he had to get in with the others." ~~(5)~~		The ''Telegraph-Herald'' stated with one exception the dealers did not "stoutly"
			deny they had an agreement. One individual quoted stated that Mr. Fischer he could
			not help an increase in the price of ice. "The idea did not originate with him, but
			he had to get in with the others."

	The investigator reported that "almost every dealer declared there is not profit in the ice business." As evidence, the reporter was given the example of [[PIER, Philip\|Philip Pier]] and the Melloy Bros. who had left the business. The reporter, however, found the allegation to be false. Pier had sold his business to [[CONLIN AND KEARNS]] years earlier because of his old age and the opportunity to sell at a good price. Melloy Bros. claimed they made money in the ice business and sold for other reasons. ~~(6)~~		The investigator reported that "almost every dealer declared there is not profit in
			the ice business." As evidence, the reporter was given the example of
			[[PIER, Philip\|Philip Pier]] and the Melloy Bros. who had left the business. The
			reporter, however, found the allegation to be false. Pier had sold his business to
			[[CONLIN AND KEARNS]] years earlier because of his old age and the opportunity to
			sell at a good price. Melloy Bros. claimed they made money in the ice business and
			sold for other reasons.

	Conlin & Kearns, Fischer and Company AND [[THOMAS J. MULGREW COMPANY]] all claimed not to be in a combine. However, in 1905, according to the article the firms were in a combine with Loren D. Atherton of the Atherton Commercial Agency as secretary. Each of the firms had deposited, according to what was rumored, $125,000, in the combine. It any of the companies broke the agreement, the bond left with the Atherton Agency would be forfeited. The reporter continued that T. J. Mulgrew and Company turned over its customers on Seminary Hill to Conlin & Kearns in exchange for customers on West Hill. Wagons of Fischer and Company and Conlin and Kearns stopped on Dodge Street. Efforts of the citizens of West Hill to purchase ice from either of the other two dealers were met with the excuse that there was not enough business for two companies. (7)		Conlin & Kearns, Fischer and Company AND [[THOMAS J. MULGREW COMPANY]] all claimed not to be in a combine. However, in 1905, according to the article, the firms were in a combine with Loren D. Atherton of the Atherton Commercial Agency as secretary. Each of the firms had deposited, according to what was rumored, $125,000, in the combine. It any of the companies broke the agreement, the bond left with the Atherton Agency would be forfeited. The reporter continued that T. J. Mulgrew and Company turned over its customers on Seminary Hill to Conlin & Kearns in exchange for customers on West Hill. Wagons of Fischer and Company and Conlin and Kearns stopped on Dodge Street. Efforts of the citizens of West Hill to purchase ice from either of the other two dealers were met with the excuse that there was not enough business for two companies. (5)

	Further evidence of a combine was given by the newspaper. In 1906 [[DUBUQUE BREWING AND MALTING COMPANY]] awarded its ice contract to Conlin & Kearns, the lowers bidder. Fischer and Company received the contract from the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad. The lowest bidder for the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] was T. J. Mulgrew. The firm of Nelson & Morris typically used eighty tons of ice annually. When the company received word from the Chicago headquarters that the ice bill was too high, he informed the office that a better deal could not be made---all the dealers had only one price. (8)		Further evidence of a combine was given by the newspaper. In 1906 [[DUBUQUE BREWING AND MALTING COMPANY]] awarded its ice contract to Conlin & Kearns, the lowers bidder. Fischer and Company received the contract from the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad. The lowest bidder for the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] was T. J. Mulgrew. The firm of Nelson & Morris typically used eighty tons of ice annually. When the company received word from the Chicago headquarters that the ice bill was too high, he informed the office that a better deal could not be made---all the dealers had only one price. (6)

	Joseph Melloy, formerly a member of Melloy Bros., was asked for a suitable scale under which dealers could make a good profit. He suggested butchers be charged (per pound) 12.5 cents; households, 10 cents; and saloons, 18 cents. In comparing Dubuque ice costs: (9)		Joseph Melloy, formerly a member of Melloy Bros., was asked for a suitable scale under which dealers could make a good profit. He suggested butchers be charged (per pound) 12.5 cents; households, 10 cents; and saloons, 18 cents. In comparing Dubuque ice costs: (7)

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	butchers 15 10		butchers 15 10

	The alleged existence of an ice trust in Dubuque offered rival newspapers an opportunity to take a few editorial jabs at each other. "Nor has it (The Times) any intention of offering either defense or apology (of the Ice Trust), even to accommodate the Telegraph-Herald," remarked the editor of the ''Dubuque Times and Globe-Journal''. To this the ''Telegraph-Herald'' responded, "and no intention to attack or criticize the ice trust, even to accommodate the public." (10) In an editorial entitled "Prosecute the Ice Dealers," the editor of the ''Telegraph-Herald'' reviewed the information and declared that it was time for the county attorney to "Act." (11)		The alleged existence of an ice trust in Dubuque offered rival newspapers an opportunity to take a few editorial jabs at each other. "Nor has it (The Times) any intention of offering either defense or apology (of the Ice Trust), even to accommodate the Telegraph-Herald," remarked the editor of the ''Dubuque Times and Globe-Journal''. To this the ''Telegraph-Herald'' responded, "and no intention to attack or criticize the ice trust, even to accommodate the public." (8) In an editorial entitled "Prosecute the Ice Dealers," the editor of the ''Telegraph-Herald'' reviewed the information and declared that it was time for the county attorney to "Act." (9)

	A grand jury was impaneled, but the report for the October term reported that the investigation had to be interrupted because of an accident to a juror. (12) In January, 1907 the county attorney concluded that there was no use in indicting when the law under which indicted dealers must be prosecuted had been twice declared unconstitutional by inferior courts. When the ''Telegraph-Herald'' had begun its investigation of the local ice dealers, the constitutionality of the state's anti-trust law had not been decided. (13)		A grand jury was impaneled, but the report for the October term reported that the investigation had to be interrupted because of an accident to a juror. (10) In January, 1907 the county attorney concluded that there was no use in indicting when the law under which indicted dealers must be prosecuted had been twice declared unconstitutional by inferior courts. When the ''Telegraph-Herald'' had begun its investigation of the local ice dealers, the constitutionality of the state's anti-trust law had not been decided. (11)


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	5. Ibid.		5. Ibid.

	6. Ibid.~~, p. 7~~		6. Ibid.

	7. Ibid.		7. Ibid.

	8. ~~Ibid~~.		8. "Untitled article," ''Telegraph-Herald'', July 8, 1906, p. 16

	9. Ibid.		9. Ibid.

	10. "~~Untitled article~~," ''Telegraph-Herald'', ~~July 8~~, 1906, p. 16		10. "Grand Jury Ends Labors," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', November 19, 1906, p. 6

	11~~. Ibid.~~		11. "Untitled article," ''Telegraph-Herald'', January 25, 1907, p. 4

	~~12. "Grand Jury Ends Labors," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', November 19, 1906, p. 6~~

	13. "Untitled article," ''Telegraph-Herald'', January 25, 1907, p. 4

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	households 30 18		households 30 18
	saloons 25 12.5		saloons 25 12.5
	butchers 15 10		butchers 15 10

	The alleged existence of an ice trust in Dubuque offered rival newspapers an opportunity to take a few editorial jabs at each other. "Nor has it (The Times) any intention of offering either defense or apology (of the Ice Trust), even to accommodate the Telegraph-Herald," remarked the editor of the ''Dubuque Times and Globe-Journal''. To this the ''Telegraph-Herald'' responded, "and no intention to attack or criticize the ice trust, even to accommodate the public." (10) In an editorial entitled "Prosecute the Ice Dealers," the editor of the ''Telegraph-Herald'' reviewed the information and declared that it was time for the county attorney to "Act." (11)		The alleged existence of an ice trust in Dubuque offered rival newspapers an opportunity to take a few editorial jabs at each other. "Nor has it (The Times) any intention of offering either defense or apology (of the Ice Trust), even to accommodate the Telegraph-Herald," remarked the editor of the ''Dubuque Times and Globe-Journal''. To this the ''Telegraph-Herald'' responded, "and no intention to attack or criticize the ice trust, even to accommodate the public." (10) In an editorial entitled "Prosecute the Ice Dealers," the editor of the ''Telegraph-Herald'' reviewed the information and declared that it was time for the county attorney to "Act." (11)

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	9. Ibid.		9. Ibid.

	10. "Untitled article," Telegraph-Herald, July 8, 1906, p. 16		10. "Untitled article," ''Telegraph-Herald'', July 8, 1906, p. 16

	11. Ibid.		11. Ibid.

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	A grand jury was impaneled, but the report for the October term reported that the investigation had to be interrupted because of an accident to a juror. (10) In January, 1907 the county attorney concluded that there was no use in indicting when the law under which indicted dealers must be prosecuted had been twice declared unconstitutional by inferior courts. When the ''Telegraph-Herald'' had begun its investigation of the local ice dealers, the constitutionality of the state's anti-trust law had not been decided. (11)		The alleged existence of an ice trust in Dubuque offered rival newspapers an opportunity to take a few editorial jabs at each other. "Nor has it (The Times) any intention of offering either defense or apology (of the Ice Trust), even to accommodate the Telegraph-Herald," remarked the editor of the ''Dubuque Times and Globe-Journal''. To this the ''Telegraph-Herald'' responded, "and no intention to attack or criticize the ice trust, even to accommodate the public." (10) In an editorial entitled "Prosecute the Ice Dealers," the editor of the ''Telegraph-Herald'' reviewed the information and declared that it was time for the county attorney to "Act." (11)

			A grand jury was impaneled, but the report for the October term reported that the investigation had to be interrupted because of an accident to a juror. (12) In January, 1907 the county attorney concluded that there was no use in indicting when the law under which indicted dealers must be prosecuted had been twice declared unconstitutional by inferior courts. When the ''Telegraph-Herald'' had begun its investigation of the local ice dealers, the constitutionality of the state's anti-trust law had not been decided. (13)


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	9. Ibid.		9. Ibid.

	10. "Grand Jury Ends Labors," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', November 19, 1906, p. 6		10. "Untitled article," Telegraph-Herald, July 8, 1906, p. 16

			11. Ibid.

			12. "Grand Jury Ends Labors," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', November 19, 1906, p. 6

	11. "Untitled article," ''Telegraph-Herald'', January 25, 1907, p. 4		13. "Untitled article," ''Telegraph-Herald'', January 25, 1907, p. 4

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	A grand jury was impaneled, but the report for the October term reported that the investigation had to be interrupted because of an accident to a juror. (10) In January, 1907 the county attorney concluded that there was no use in indicting when the law under which indicted dealers must be prosecuted had been twice declared unconstitutional by inferior courts. When the Telegraph-Herald had begun its investigation of the local ice dealers, the constitutionality of the state's anti-trust law had not been decided. (11)		A grand jury was impaneled, but the report for the October term reported that the investigation had to be interrupted because of an accident to a juror. (10) In January, 1907 the county attorney concluded that there was no use in indicting when the law under which indicted dealers must be prosecuted had been twice declared unconstitutional by inferior courts. When the ''Telegraph-Herald'' had begun its investigation of the local ice dealers, the constitutionality of the state's anti-trust law had not been decided. (11)

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	[[Image:icetrust.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|]]ICE TRUST. Talk of ice trusts was widespread in the early 1900s. Such activities amounted to where ice dealers formed "combines" to fix and regulate the price of ice. Such action was illegal. "The law states individual companies, partnerships, etc. must not enter into an agreement to fix or regulate the price of any commodity." William Jennings Bryan in 1900 claimed it was the only trust to which Republicans seemed to have any knowledge. (1) Theodore Roosevelt claimed Bryan was being backed by the New York ice trust in his presidential campaign. (2)		[[Image:icetrust.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|]]ICE TRUST. Talk of ice trusts was widespread in the early 1900s. Such activities amounted to where ice dealers formed "combines" to fix and regulate the price of ice. Such action was illegal. "The law states individual companies, partnerships, etc. must not enter into an agreement to fix or regulate the price of any commodity." William Jennings Bryan in 1900 claimed it was the only trust to which Republicans seemed to have any knowledge. (1) Theodore Roosevelt claimed Bryan was being backed by the New York ice trust in his presidential campaign. (2) Humor seemed to be the reaction in Dubuque which such jokes as: "Made a cool million." "How'd he do it?" "Organized an ice trust." (3)

	In July, 1906 the ''Telegraph-Herald'' alleged that an "Ice Trust" was being operated in Dubuque. Among the evidence cited was: (3)		Humor was to be replaced by sensation. In July, 1906 the ''Telegraph-Herald'' alleged that an "Ice Trust" was being operated in Dubuque. Among the evidence cited was: (4)

	The ''Telegraph-Herald'' stated with one exception the dealers did not "stoutly" deny they had an agreement. ~~"One dealer declared each of the firms had a host of friends who can do this paper injury." (4)~~ One individual quoted stated that Mr. Fischer he could not help an increase in the price of ice. "The idea did not originate with him, but he had to get in with the others."		The ''Telegraph-Herald'' stated with one exception the dealers did not "stoutly" deny they had an agreement. One individual quoted stated that Mr. Fischer he could not help an increase in the price of ice. "The idea did not originate with him, but he had to get in with the others." (5)

	The investigator reported that "almost every dealer declared there is not profit in the ice business." As evidence, the reporter was given the example of [[PIER, Philip\|Philip Pier]] and the Melloy Bros. who had left the business. The reporter, however, found the allegation to be false. Pier had sold his business to [[CONLIN AND KEARNS]] years earlier because of his old age and the opportunity to sell at a good price. Melloy Bros. claimed they made money in the ice business and sold for other reasons. (5)		The investigator reported that "almost every dealer declared there is not profit in the ice business." As evidence, the reporter was given the example of [[PIER, Philip\|Philip Pier]] and the Melloy Bros. who had left the business. The reporter, however, found the allegation to be false. Pier had sold his business to [[CONLIN AND KEARNS]] years earlier because of his old age and the opportunity to sell at a good price. Melloy Bros. claimed they made money in the ice business and sold for other reasons. (6)

	Conlin & Kearns, Fischer and Company AND [[THOMAS J. MULGREW COMPANY]] all claimed not to be in a combine. However, in 1905, according to the article the firms were in a combine with Loren D. Atherton of the Atherton Commercial Agency as secretary. Each of the firms had deposited, according to what was rumored, $125,000, in the combine. It any of the companies broke the agreement, the bond left with the Atherton Agency would be forfeited. The reporter continued that T. J. Mulgrew and Company turned over its customers on Seminary Hill to Conlin & Kearns in exchange for customers on West Hill. Wagons of Fischer and Company and Conlin and Kearns stopped on Dodge Street. Efforts of the citizens of West Hill to purchase ice from either of the other two dealers were met with the excuse that there was not enough business for two companies. (6)		Conlin & Kearns, Fischer and Company AND [[THOMAS J. MULGREW COMPANY]] all claimed not to be in a combine. However, in 1905, according to the article the firms were in a combine with Loren D. Atherton of the Atherton Commercial Agency as secretary. Each of the firms had deposited, according to what was rumored, $125,000, in the combine. It any of the companies broke the agreement, the bond left with the Atherton Agency would be forfeited. The reporter continued that T. J. Mulgrew and Company turned over its customers on Seminary Hill to Conlin & Kearns in exchange for customers on West Hill. Wagons of Fischer and Company and Conlin and Kearns stopped on Dodge Street. Efforts of the citizens of West Hill to purchase ice from either of the other two dealers were met with the excuse that there was not enough business for two companies. (7)

	Further evidence of a combine was given by the newspaper. In 1906 [[DUBUQUE BREWING AND MALTING COMPANY]] awarded its ice contract to Conlin & Kearns, the lowers bidder. Fischer and Company received the contract from the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad. The lowest bidder for the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] was T. J. Mulgrew. The firm of Nelson & Morris typically used eighty tons of ice annually. When the company received word from the Chicago headquarters that the ice bill was too high, he informed the office that a better deal could not be made---all the dealers had only one price. (7)		Further evidence of a combine was given by the newspaper. In 1906 [[DUBUQUE BREWING AND MALTING COMPANY]] awarded its ice contract to Conlin & Kearns, the lowers bidder. Fischer and Company received the contract from the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad. The lowest bidder for the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] was T. J. Mulgrew. The firm of Nelson & Morris typically used eighty tons of ice annually. When the company received word from the Chicago headquarters that the ice bill was too high, he informed the office that a better deal could not be made---all the dealers had only one price. (8)

	Joseph Melloy, formerly a member of Melloy Bros., was asked for a suitable scale under which dealers could make a good profit. He suggested butchers be charged (per pound) 12.5 cents; households, 10 cents; and saloons, 18 cents. In comparing Dubuque ice costs: (8)		Joseph Melloy, formerly a member of Melloy Bros., was asked for a suitable scale under which dealers could make a good profit. He suggested butchers be charged (per pound) 12.5 cents; households, 10 cents; and saloons, 18 cents. In comparing Dubuque ice costs: (9)

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	butchers 15 10		butchers 15 10

			A grand jury was impaneled, but the report for the October term reported that the investigation had to be interrupted because of an accident to a juror. (10) In January, 1907 the county attorney concluded that there was no use in indicting when the law under which indicted dealers must be prosecuted had been twice declared unconstitutional by inferior courts. When the Telegraph-Herald had begun its investigation of the local ice dealers, the constitutionality of the state's anti-trust law had not been decided. (11)



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	2. "Inconsistent Leadership," ''Dubuque Herald,'' October 24, 1900, p. 7		2. "Inconsistent Leadership," ''Dubuque Herald,'' October 24, 1900, p. 7

	3. "~~Evidence Demonstrates Existence of Ice Trust~~," ''Telegraph-Herald'', ~~July 8, 1906~~, p. 1		3. "Cool," ''Dubuque Telegraph Herald,'' May 10, 1903, p. 30

	4. ~~Ibid~~.		4. "Evidence Demonstrates Existence of Ice Trust," ''Telegraph-Herald'', July 8, 1906, p. 1

	5. Ibid.~~, p. 7~~		5. Ibid.

	6. Ibid.		6. Ibid., p. 7

	7. Ibid.		7. Ibid.

	8. Ibid.		8. Ibid.

			9. Ibid.

			10. "Grand Jury Ends Labors," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', November 19, 1906, p. 6

			11. "Untitled article," ''Telegraph-Herald'', January 25, 1907, p. 4

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	[[Image:icetrust.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|]]ICE TRUST. ~~In July, 1906 the ''Telegraph-Herald'' alleged that an "Ice Trust"~~ was ~~being operated~~ in ~~Dubuque~~. ~~Among the evidence cited was: (1) The situation was not uncommon according~~ to ~~the article. "Criminal prosecutions in many of the leading cities of the country" occurred~~ where ice dealers ~~and~~ formed "combines" to fix and regulate the price of ice. ~~According to the newspaper,~~ "~~the~~ law states individual companies, partnerships, etc. must not enter into an agreement to fix or regulate the price of any commodity." (2)		[[Image:icetrust.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|]]ICE TRUST. Talk of ice trusts was widespread in the early 1900s. Such activities amounted to where ice dealers formed "combines" to fix and regulate the price of ice. Such action was illegal. "The law states individual companies, partnerships, etc. must not enter into an agreement to fix or regulate the price of any commodity." William Jennings Bryan in 1900 claimed it was the only trust to which Republicans seemed to have any knowledge. (1) Theodore Roosevelt claimed Bryan was being backed by the New York ice trust in his presidential campaign. (2)

	~~The~~ ''Telegraph-Herald'' ~~stated with one exception the dealers did not~~ "~~stoutly~~" ~~deny they had an agreement~~. ~~"One dealer declared each of~~ the ~~firms had a host of friends who can do this paper injury."~~ (3) ~~One individual quoted stated that Mr. Fischer he could not help an increase in the price of ice. "The idea did not originate with him, but he had to get in with the others."~~		In July, 1906 the ''Telegraph-Herald'' alleged that an "Ice Trust" was being operated in Dubuque. Among the evidence cited was: (3)

	The ~~investigator reported that~~ "~~almost every~~ dealer declared ~~there is~~ not ~~profit~~ in the ice ~~business~~." ~~As evidence, the reporter was given the example of [[PIER, Philip\|Philip Pier]] and the Melloy Bros. who had left the business.~~ The ~~reporter, however~~, ~~found the allegation to be false. Pier~~ had ~~sold his business to [[CONLIN AND KEARNS]] years earlier because of his old age and the opportunity~~ to ~~sell at a good price. Melloy Bros. claimed they made money~~ in the ~~ice business and sold for other reasons~~. ~~(4)~~		The ''Telegraph-Herald'' stated with one exception the dealers did not "stoutly" deny they had an agreement. "One dealer declared each of the firms had a host of friends who can do this paper injury." (4) One individual quoted stated that Mr. Fischer he could not help an increase in the price of ice. "The idea did not originate with him, but he had to get in with the others."

	~~Conlin & Kearns, Fischer and Company AND [[THOMAS J. MULGREW COMPANY]] all claimed~~ not ~~to be~~ in ~~a combine~~. ~~However~~, ~~in 1905, according to~~ the ~~article~~ the ~~firms were in a combine with Loren D. Atherton~~ of the ~~Atherton Commercial Agency as secretary~~. ~~Each of the firms~~ had ~~deposited, according to what was rumored, $125,000, in~~ the ~~combine~~. ~~It any of the companies broke the agreement~~, the ~~bond left with the Atherton Agency would~~ be ~~forfeited~~. ~~The reporter continued that T. J. Mulgrew~~ and ~~Company turned over its customers on Seminary Hill~~ to ~~Conlin & Kearns in exchange for customers on West Hill~~. ~~Wagons of Fischer and Company and Conlin and Kearns stopped on Dodge Street~~. ~~Efforts of~~ the ~~citizens of West Hill to purchase~~ ice ~~from either of the other two dealers were met with the excuse that there was not enough~~ business for ~~two companies~~. (5)		The investigator reported that "almost every dealer declared there is not profit in the ice business." As evidence, the reporter was given the example of [[PIER, Philip\|Philip Pier]] and the Melloy Bros. who had left the business. The reporter, however, found the allegation to be false. Pier had sold his business to [[CONLIN AND KEARNS]] years earlier because of his old age and the opportunity to sell at a good price. Melloy Bros. claimed they made money in the ice business and sold for other reasons. (5)

	~~Further evidence of a combine was given by the newspaper. In 1906~~ [[~~DUBUQUE BREWING AND MALTING~~ COMPANY]] ~~awarded its ice contract~~ to ~~Conlin & Kearns~~, the ~~lowers bidder~~. ~~Fischer and Company received~~ the ~~contract from~~ the ~~Chicago~~, ~~Milwaukee~~, ~~and St~~. ~~Paul Railroad~~. The ~~lowest bidder for the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] was~~ T. J. Mulgrew. ~~The firm~~ of ~~Nelson & Morris typically used eighty tons~~ of ice ~~annually. When~~ the ~~company received word from~~ the ~~Chicago headquarters~~ that ~~the ice bill~~ was ~~too high, he informed the office that a better deal could~~ not ~~be made---all the dealers had only one price~~. (6)		Conlin & Kearns, Fischer and Company AND [[THOMAS J. MULGREW COMPANY]] all claimed not to be in a combine. However, in 1905, according to the article the firms were in a combine with Loren D. Atherton of the Atherton Commercial Agency as secretary. Each of the firms had deposited, according to what was rumored, $125,000, in the combine. It any of the companies broke the agreement, the bond left with the Atherton Agency would be forfeited. The reporter continued that T. J. Mulgrew and Company turned over its customers on Seminary Hill to Conlin & Kearns in exchange for customers on West Hill. Wagons of Fischer and Company and Conlin and Kearns stopped on Dodge Street. Efforts of the citizens of West Hill to purchase ice from either of the other two dealers were met with the excuse that there was not enough business for two companies. (6)

	Joseph Melloy, formerly a member of Melloy Bros., was asked for a suitable scale under which dealers could make a good profit. He suggested butchers be charged (per pound) 12.5 cents; households, 10 cents; and saloons, 18 cents. In comparing Dubuque ice costs: (7)		Further evidence of a combine was given by the newspaper. In 1906 [[DUBUQUE BREWING AND MALTING COMPANY]] awarded its ice contract to Conlin & Kearns, the lowers bidder. Fischer and Company received the contract from the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad. The lowest bidder for the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] was T. J. Mulgrew. The firm of Nelson & Morris typically used eighty tons of ice annually. When the company received word from the Chicago headquarters that the ice bill was too high, he informed the office that a better deal could not be made---all the dealers had only one price. (7)

			Joseph Melloy, formerly a member of Melloy Bros., was asked for a suitable scale under which dealers could make a good profit. He suggested butchers be charged (per pound) 12.5 cents; households, 10 cents; and saloons, 18 cents. In comparing Dubuque ice costs: (8)

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	1. "~~Evidence Demonstrates Existence~~ of ~~Ice Trust~~," ~~Telegraph-~~Herald, ~~July 8~~, ~~1906~~, p. 1		1. "Greatest Ovation of All," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', October 17, 1900, p. 1

	2. ~~Ibid~~.		2. "Inconsistent Leadership," ''Dubuque Herald,'' October 24, 1900, p. 7

	3. ~~Ibid.~~, p. 7		3. "Evidence Demonstrates Existence of Ice Trust," ''Telegraph-Herald'', July 8, 1906, p. 1

	4. Ibid.		4. Ibid.

	5. Ibid.		5. Ibid., p. 7

	6. Ibid.		6. Ibid.

	7. Ibid.		7. Ibid.

			8. Ibid.

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	Humor was to be replaced by sensation. In July, 1906 the ''Telegraph-Herald'' alleged that an "Ice Trust" was being operated in Dubuque. Among the evidence cited was: (4)		Humor was to be replaced by sensation. In July, 1906 the ''Telegraph-Herald'' alleged that an "Ice Trust" was being operated in Dubuque. Among the evidence cited was: (4)

	The ''Telegraph-Herald'' stated with one exception the dealers did		The ''Telegraph-Herald'' stated with one exception the dealers did
	not "stoutly" deny they had an agreement. One individual quoted stated		not "stoutly" deny they had an agreement. One individual quoted stated
	that Mr. Fischer could not help an increase in the price of ice. "The		that Mr. Fischer could not help an increase in the price of ice. "The
	idea did not originate with him, but he had to get in with the others."		idea did not originate with him, but he had to get in with the others."

	The investigator reported that "almost every dealer declared there is		The investigator reported that "almost every dealer declared there is
	not profit in the ice business." As evidence, the reporter was given		not profit in the ice business." As evidence, the reporter was given
	the example of [[PIER, Philip\|Philip Pier]] and the Melloy Bros. who		the example of [[PIER, Philip\|Philip Pier]] and the Melloy Bros. who
	had left the business. The reporter, however, found the allegation to		had left the business. The reporter, however, found the allegation to
	be false. Pier had sold his business to [CONLIN AND KEARNS]] years		be false. Pier had sold his business to [CONLIN AND KEARNS]] years
	earlier because of his old age and the opportunity to sell at a good		earlier because of his old age and the opportunity to sell at a good
	price. Melloy Bros. claimed they made money in the ice business and		price. Melloy Bros. claimed they made money in the ice business and
	sold for other reasons.		sold for other reasons.

	Conlin & Kearns, Fischer and Company AND [[THOMAS J. MULGREW COMPANY]] all claimed not to be in a combine. However, in 1905, according to the article, the firms were in a combine with Loren D. Atherton of the Atherton Commercial Agency as secretary. Each of the firms had deposited, according to what was rumored, $125,000, in the combine. It any of the companies broke the agreement, the bond left with the Atherton Agency would be forfeited. The reporter continued that T. J. Mulgrew and Company turned over its customers on Seminary Hill to Conlin & Kearns in exchange for customers on West Hill. Wagons of Fischer and Company and Conlin and Kearns stopped on Dodge Street. Efforts of the citizens of West Hill to purchase ice from either of the other two dealers were met with the excuse that there was not enough business for two companies. (5)		Conlin & Kearns, Fischer and Company AND [[THOMAS J. MULGREW COMPANY]] all claimed not to be in a combine. However, in 1905, according to the article, the firms were in a combine with Loren D. Atherton of the Atherton Commercial Agency as secretary. Each of the firms had deposited, according to what was rumored, $125,000, in the combine. It any of the companies broke the agreement, the bond left with the Atherton Agency would be forfeited. The reporter continued that T. J. Mulgrew and Company turned over its customers on Seminary Hill to Conlin & Kearns in exchange for customers on West Hill. Wagons of Fischer and Company and Conlin and Kearns stopped on Dodge Street. Efforts of the citizens of West Hill to purchase ice from either of the other two dealers were met with the excuse that there was not enough business for two companies. (5)