Four Railroads and Ogara Coal Indicted Over Elkins Act Conspiracy
East St. Louis five indictments by a federal grand jury name Vandalla Big Four Chicago Indiana and Southern Grand Trunk and O Gara Coal in rebating discriminatory and conspiracy charges under the 1903 Elkins Act. Counts range from seven to twenty-one per pairing with penalties from 1000 to 20000 per count.
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Vandalla
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago and St. Louis
Big Four
Chicago
Indiana and Southern
Grand Trunk Railroad
O’gara Coal Company
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O'Gara Company
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O'Gara Coal Company
Elkins
Tax-Lien Sale Looms for New York Real Estate
New York will auction tens of thousands of Manhattan and Brooklyn lots and many buildings and cemeteries for unpaid taxes by April 1 1910. Cemeteries alone owe over 500000, with exemptions for churches and charities. Bidders may win by offering the lowest redemption interest, with nonpayment triggering further auctions.
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New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Pendergast
Llot
Harper's Weekly Sold to Norman Hapgood Associates
Harper & Brothers announces the sale of Harper's Weekly to Norman Hapgood and associates with delivery on June 1. Col. George Harvey, president of Harper & Brothers, will resign as editor and move his editorial duties from Harper's Weekly to the North American Review, per a formal transfer statement.
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Harper's Weekly
New York
Harper & Bros
Norman Hapgood
Father and son-in-law charged in Springfield murder
William Steel Jr and his father-in-law William Hale were arrested in Springfield Missouri for shooting William Steel Sr to seize his $100,000 estate. The elder Steel was found dead two weeks ago at his Wilson Creek home.
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Springfield
William Steel, Jr
William Hale
William Steel
Steel
Wilson Creek
Brazil Extends Preferential Treatment to U.S. Cement Goods
Washington reports the Brazilian government by decree extends preferential treatment through year end for American four cement and related articles, expanding trade advantages.
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Washington, D. C
May Drop Darrow Indictment Possibly Reset in LA Case
Clarence Darrow, Chicago lawyer accused of jury bribery in the McNamara dynamiting case, may have the remaining indictments dropped in Los Angeles. He was taken by Assistant District Attorney Ford as Judge Wood struck the indictment from the calendar, allowing the district attorney to reset the case.
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Los Angeles
Clarence
Darrow
Chicago
McNamara
Ford
Wood
Loss Angeles
Cal
Week's News In Paragraphs Epitomized For Public
Washington reports show the Penrose La Follette effort to stall the Underwood tariff bill failing 41 to 86 with two Democrats Ransdell and Thornton voting with Republicans while Polidexter aligned with Democrats. Burns of the Weather Bureau was downgraded for misconduct as Secretary Houston acts. Wilson supports the bill as passed in the House and rejects Senate changes. Parcel post volumes rise sharply with 59.6 million packages in April, Chicago handling 6.4 million. A Senate committee signals progress toward female suffrage with a favorable report on Chamberlain's amendment. Justice and navy officials probe a leak of ship plans as skeptics challenge nominees and the census director appointment. Senate Republicans begin resistance to Wilson nominees with W J Harris of Georgia taking up the census post in executive session.
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Washington
Senate
Ransdell and
Thornton
Louisiana
Polidexter
Wilson
W. J. Harris
Georgia
E. Dana Durand
Indictments, rioting, and legal rulings across multiple states
Federal grand jury returns indictments against Vandalia Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Big Four Chicago Indiana Southern Grand Trunk and O Gare Coal. Riot police disperse 10000 in Cincinnati streetcar strike. Two boys hurt and many arrested. Milholland elected moderator of Cumberland Presbyterian assembly in Bowling Green. New trial ordered for former Chicago city treasurer Hyde. Wage hikes for 27000 Wabash Southern shopmen. Michigan legislature ends session with 387 laws, 69 welfare laws. Eugenics movement advances in Montclair Unity Church requires health certificates for marriage. Buffalo fire destroys elevator and rail facilities, losses exceed 600000. Darrow jury-bribery indictment in Los Angeles calendar status. Wisconsin approves constitutional amendment for initia tive and referendum. Jacksonville incident injures H P McNeil and custody arrest ensue. Paroled murder suspect Wrightman dies after release. Santa Barbara votes dry, Fourteen injured in Turtle Creek church gas explosion. Trumbull accused of embezzlement in Kearney Lumber case. Jack Johnson convicted on white slavery charges with up to 25 years and 70000 fine possible.
Mexican Charges Filed Against Huerta In Congress
Foreign formal charges of conspiracy and assassination against Gen Victoriano Huerta provisional president have been filed in the Mexican chamber of deputies by Herberto Banon former commercial agent of the Madero government in the United States. London debates martial law to curb suffragette activity as Home Secretary Reginald McKenna weighs the option. London police appeal claims widening suffragette actions have tied up reserve forces. A Mexican government loan of 25 million dollars for railroad restoration is reportedly arranged between London and Paris. A shooting incident in Munich fatally wounded a police sergeant after an attempted attack on Gen von Lewinski. The duke and duchess of Westminster end divorce ambitions and agree to a permanent separation.
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Victoriano Huerta
Champer of Deputies
Herberto Ban Ron
Madero
United States
Reginald McKeuny
London Police Force
Susan Winsler Re-elected Day ton Wyoming Mayor
Mrs Susan Winsler mayor of Day ton Wyoming and one of the nation s two women mayors is re elected for a second two year term The piece notes the first White House dance under Wilson without the turkey trot horse trot tango and other dances and mentions Madame Sarah Bernhardt receiving a laurel at a Palace Theatre stage in New York City Brig Gen Frederick A Smith commander of the Fifth Army Brigade patrolling the Texas border retires for age after service on western frontiers and in the Philippines
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Susan Winsler
Dayton
Wyo
United States
White House
Washington
Mme Sarah Bernhardt
Actors
America
Palace Theater
New York City
Frederick A. Smith
Fifth Army
Iowa blue sky law awaits liberal reading and July enactment
Des Moines governor Clarke signaled support for the blue sky statute while delaying secretary of state action to allow opposing arguments. The measure, set for July 4 implementation, imposes stock licenses for town stockholders and handlers, with exemptions for banks and real estate largely unchanged. Appleman wins Eagle Grove shoot with 96 average. Konvalinke second at 91. Appleman posts 127 straight in long run.
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Des Moines
Clarke
Blue Sky
Secretary of State
Appleman
Mason City
John Appleman
Kiester
Minn
Eagle Grove
Joe Konvalinke
Fire damages Osceola Democrat office and equipment
The Osceola Democrat printing office was damaged by fire Sunday for several thousand dollars. The origin is unknown but suspected to smolder before discovery near the safe in the office rooms. Contents including newspaper files valuable records and the linotype machine were lost.
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Osceola Democrat
Osceola
Democrat
Albia Business Group backs Buxton interurban plan
At a special Albia meeting the Albia Business Men's association endorsed extending interurban lines to Buxton. The project needs 125000. Albia residents will subscribe 25000. Albia has already invested 65090 for interurban links to Hiteman and Hocking, nearby mining towns. City utilities report shows municipal water and lights earned 8778.89 and heating plant 8404.91 totaling 17183.80 over the year.
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Indoras
Albia Interurban
Albia
Albia Business Men's ‘Association
Buxton
Hiteman
Hocking
Albig
Federal Statute Tried Fort Dodge Case headline
The first case under the federal statute was tried in Fort Dodge with George North Henry Christiansen and M C Kemp bound over to the federal grand jury on charges of breaking into a Storm ton. A 14 year old boy was injured in an accidental discharge that lacerated him severely and required amputation. The county honors veterans with bronze tablets marking a long tradition. Clarke County Engineer F I Andrews of Murray was elected by the county board of supervisors. The Pythian Building Association plans to turn over its new building on July 10 at a cost of $60 000.
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George North
Henry Christiansen
M. C. Kemp
Federal Grand Jury
Hel Houck
Pleasanton
Pythian
Ding. Madon City
Pythian Building Association
State Fair Board
State Railroad Commission
IowaGirl Disappears From Home In Mysterious Case
Misa Pearl Metcalf, 13, daughter of Morrie Metcalf, vanished from her home after a quarrel with her parents over a young man. She left in night clothes, all other clothes left behind, and a barefoot trail to Weat Fork creek has been followed by searchers with no result. She was a church choir singer. Fort Dodge prepares for the state shoot May 27 to 29 with multiple cups and events.
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Holly Springly
Misa Pearl Metcalf
Morrie Metcalf
Miss Metcalf
Weat Fork Creek
Series of Accidente Near Melrose Raises Local Alarm
A day of accidents near Melrose twelve miles west of Alba left William Carr unconscious after a runaway, a Massiman child with a fractured chin from a horse kick, and William Sheppard with both legs broken in a railway crash.
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Albia
Melrose
Alba
William Carr
John Massiman
William Sheppard
New Officers Appointed From Iowa State Cadets
Iowa City Captain W R Raymond announced that five cadets who excel in military work and are honor students will be admitted to the regular army as second lieutenants annually without physical examination. Atlantic Hearing Postponed One Week. Judge Thomas Arthur delayed the stockholders petition to remove Receiver Harlan in the Atlantic Northern Southern railroad, fearing resale impact.
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Iowa City
W. R. Raymond
State University
Harlan
Atlantic
Thomas Arthur
Atlantic Northern & Southern Railroad
H. S
Fine Stallion for Ames
Ames Iowa State college acquires Snow King a high priced Clydesdale breeding stud bought by the national government for the Ames farm. Snow King arrived by express from R Copeland's breeding farm in Aberdeenshire Scotland, marking a notable purchase for the college's agricultural program.
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Ames
Iowa State College
Snow King
Express
State College
R. Copeland
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Missing Burlington Boy Found in Creek Drowning ruled accidental
The body of 6 year old Albert Smith, who vanished from his Burlington home, was recovered from a creek. Authorities believe the death resulted from accidental drowning after searchers suspected kidnapping during the disappearance. Local investigators are continuing to review the incident.
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Albert Smith
Ramsey Coal Shaft Near Knoxville Reaches Hoisting Stage
Work on the Ramsey coal shaft a mile east of Knoxville has progressed since May 5. Steam hoisting apparatus is installed and operating. The coal seam lies 161 feet deep and is 6 feet 5 inches thick.
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Ramsey
Missing Man Found In Decorah After Disappearance
Decorah reports wealthy North Dakota farmer Olaf J. Wickum who vanished from his brother in law A. J. Andersons Chicago home was located by police and lodged at a local hotel. Ames adds Engineering journalism to Iowa State College courses under F. W. Beckman to teach elementary news writing to engineers.
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Olaf J. Wickum
North Dakota
A. J. Anderson
Borteau Avenue
Chicago
Ames
Iowa State College
F. W. Beckman
Sweet Corn Acreage Cut At Cedar Falls Canning Co
Officials of Cedar Falls Canning Co reduce sweet corn acreage to 476 acres for the season due to storage of much of the 1012 pack at Toany factories. In Mason City a child, Melvin Lambertson, one year old son of M A Lambertson of Clear Lake, dies from burns suffered when clothing caught fire from rubbish.
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Cedar Falla Canning Company
Toany
Burna
Mason City
Melvin Lamberston
M. A. Lambertson
Clear Lake
Prices Paid for Farma Farms Near Dike and Town
Philip Letbachn sold the Wilson 330 acre farm near Dike to Charles Craig for 1665 dollars an acre. Jake Tompkins sold his 280 acre farm two miles north of town to Rise De Groote for 190 dollars an acre.
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Farma
Grundy Center
Philip Letbachn
Wilson
Dike
Charles Craig
Jake Tompkins
Rise de Groote
Morningside Chooses Bronx City-Frank Hanley as Speaker
Former Indiana governor Frank Hanley has been selected as the commencement orator for Morningside College's graduation ceremony. The announcement names Hanley, a Bronx City figure, as the keynote speaker for the event.
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Bronx
Frank Hanley
Indiana
Morningside College
Wxerelgag
Iowa News Briefs on Law Errors and Public Funds
Secretary of State to notify county auditors of a mistaken enroll ment that a bill to redirect township road funds became law. Gov Clarke questions the process with Senate and House leaders, and the error impacts prior endorsements. Also reports Gettysburg veterans transport needs exceed state aid, and talks on the mulct law repeal and state fair passes.
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