Investigation ends as cases moved to Chicago federal court
A Cleveland grand jury adjourned without indictments in an inquiry into interstate commerce and anti rebate laws involving Standard Oil and the Lake Shore Railroad. Jurisdiction issues prompted transferring the evidence to Chicago for prosecution under federal law.
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Cleveland
Federal Grand Jury
Standard Oil Company
Lake Shore Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lake Shore
Chicago
Sullivan
Moody
United States Attorney's Office
New York City
Grand
Michigan
United States
Denver Policeman Killed During Robbery Arrest
Denver July 16 Special Policeman Henry Allen Barr aged 29 was shot and gravely wounded while attempting to arrest two men suspected of robbing a chile parlor. A fourteen year old boy Prank Moody was later shot by Officer Patrick Kennedy as Barr died from wounds. A separate item notes a franchise election contest and a labor import decision by Secretary Metcalf regarding skilled workers.
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Denver
Chile
Henry Allen Barr
Patrick Kennedy
Moody
Barr
Washington
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Metcalf
United States
St. John
N. B
Hoopstown
Horse Nail Company
New York Lawyer Arrested in Murder Mystery
Burton W. Gibson former counsel for Mrs. Alice Kinain is jailed at the Tombs on $25,000 bail after a coroner's inquest verdict that Kinain was murdered by unknown persons. Gibson testified he profited in a squatter case tied to a property sale and admitted removing documents from the Stenton house after the murder.
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New York
Burton W. Gibson
Alice Kinain
Bronx
JL. M. Stenston
McDonald
Mra Kinain
Gibson
Stenton
Archibald M. McFarland
McFarland
John Kelley
Ashton
Raton Youths Describe Tragedy and Deaths in Carroll County
In Raton New Mexico on July 17 L D Bolton of Clayton described a fatal shooting of Carl Gilg by Bolton after claims of assault by George H Hoteon. Bolton, jailed for Gilg's death, is sick and previously active in Clayton real estate and Oklahoma politics. Separately Josiah J McIntyre aged 16 died by drinking carbolic acid after debt troubles with local stores and his mother’s punishment attempt. he worked for the Santa Fe railway and funeral services set for Friday.
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Bolton
Gile
Clayton
Hobart
Kiowa County
Oklahoma
Morning Journal
Raton
N. M
Josiah J. McIntyre
William M. McIntyre
Santa Fe Railway
Santa Fe Company
Heatwave Ravages New York Killing Three
New York on July 17 faced an official high of 97 degrees with street temperatures near 107. The heat caused three deaths and several prostrations before a refreshingly timed afternoon shower. A severe thunderstorm toppled trees and capsized small boats in the bay without further fatalities.
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New York
Oil train collision in Colorado sparks deadly crash
Two men died and three were seriously injured in a collision of oil trains on the Cluff Colorado and Banta Pe railroad near Montersville. Engineer Zoehplat and Fireman Ceiffens are named dead. One train double headed. three engines demolished. James Lake escaped unhurt but was badly bitten by a venomous snake while aiding others and is in critical condition. Also reported, the Dewey dry dock has reached river Hivera Point naval station in 65 feet of water for safe access to ships.
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Houston
Texas
Cluff
Colorado
Banta Pe
Vlontersville
Charles Zoehplat
Ceiffens
James Lake
Waiter
Washington
Dewey
Philippines
Hivera Point Naval Station
Berlin to Host World Exposition in 1912
The Herald's Berlin correspondent reports a plan by high authority to hold an international exposition in Berlin in 1912 that would surpass all previous world expos.
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New York
the Herald
Berlin
Elko Highest Honor Goes to California Elks Leader
Thousands of delegates attend the Elks convention in Denver where Judge Henry A. Melvin of Oakland is elected Grand Exalted Ruler. Several officer contests and constitutional changes are discussed as 1,285 delegates attend the session. Receptions and tours mark the first day as debate on a broader constitution and a new ritual continues.
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Denver
Henry A. Melvin
Oakland
Cal
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
W. J. Haviland
Grand Lodge
Bealer
KR. L. Queisser
Zanesville
Roward McLaughlin
Koeton
Elks
Negro Order of Bearvotent
Protective Elks of America
Thaw Defense Seeks Writ to Halt Grand Jury Probe
Harry K. Thaw's lawyers obtain a writ of prohibition from Justice Blanchard to bar the district attorney and the July grand jury from taking further evidence. They allege subpoenas have summoned all possible witnesses and produced depositions that could hurt Thaw. Thaw's wife visited him at the Tombs as courts consider the move. Russian exiles promise a desperate bid to aid Russia from Rome.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Justice Blanchard
Supreme Court
John B. Gleason
Thaw
Jerome
Garvin
White
Grand Jury
Judge Olcutt
Seven Men Killed By Switch Engine In Dallas Yard
In Dallas July 17 two men were instantly killed and a third fatally injured when a switch engine derailed in the Houston and Texas Central railway yards. Engineer Joseph Watts was crushed between cars and died, foreman T B Heltgzell died, and fireman John Tenison was crushed and believed fatally hurt. All victims resided in Dallas.
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Dalas
Tex
Houston & Texan Central
Thin City
Joseph Watts
T. BR. Heltgzell
John Tenison
Dallas
Tehran forms new ministry of justice amid city reforms
An imperial order establishing a new ministry of justice was gazetted in Teheran. The move aims to satisfy civic demand as bazaars reopen and troops withdraw. Priests have left the great mosque and moved six miles from the city.
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Teheran
Ministry of Justice
Murderer Christopher Spindleeman Hangs Self in Jail
Detroit authorities report that Christopher Spindleeman, a condemned murderer, hanged himself with his shoe faces in the county jail early today. The incident occurred in Detroit Michigan on July 17.
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Detroit
Mich
Christopher Spindleeman
Tramp Steamer Guernsey Damages Battleship Kiel Island
A violent storm in Newport News on July 17 drove the Norwegian tramp Guernsey against the battleship Kiel Island, punching a hole in the tramp and driving stern first into the ship’s starboard side. The Guernsey backed away and proceeded to another harbor anchorage. both captains were unavailable for comment.
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Newport Newe Va
Guernsey
Khol Island
Salvadoreans Win Two Battles Near Border
The Salvadorean forces defeated Guatemalan troops in two clashes at Platanar and Metapan near the border, despite Cabrera's cease fire agreement with Mexico. News from Mexico City notes Guatemalan revolutionaries briefed on halted movements while peace talks lag.
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San Salvador
Cabrera
Dias
Mexico
Central America
Batgdor
Guatemala
Blatanmar
Méetauan
Platanar
Metipan
Moth Platanar
Metapan
Ranta Ans
Salvador
President of Argentina Dead
Ayres July 17 Dr. Chas Pellgrini former president of Argentina died last night in Huwencos. The brief notice records his death and his former office, with no additional biographical details provided.
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Argentina
Hwencos. Ayres
Chas Pellgrini
Arsenting
Policemen Threaten Strike as Riots Roar Near St Petersburg
Riots in rural districts prompt government to deploy Cossacks. Police protest monetary grievances including interest on saving funds, fueling fears of broader disorder. Authorities blame agitators while officers delay beats until promised full interest. Public anxiety grows over lawlessness.
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St. Petersburg
First District
Peasants Slay Proprieties in Voronezh Region
In Robrulek Voronesh Province on July 17 peasants attacked the district 135 miles square. Over twenty landed proprietors were killed and ten miles away fifteen estates burned. Survivors fled as terror gripped the area while government dispatches Cossacks but order remains unsettled.
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Robrulek
Voronesh
Chile Gb peere MOSPALLY WOUNDED
Tiflis July 17 Chief of Poetics Martinal while driving in the streets today was mortally wounded by a bomb.
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Chile
Peere
Tiflis
Poetics
Martinal
Ted Day
Turbulent Day of Revolutionary Outrages Across Empires
A July report from Saint Petersburg details widespread riots in Russia and Poland. Peasants burn crown and state forests in Natshatkino Simbirsk. Warsaw police office robbed. a gendarme killed. Other attacks touch Niehni Novogeorod Vaansky and Tiflla. shops looted. a locomotive engineer shot. spies killed. bombs explode at police chief’s residence and gendarmerie officer’s home.
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St. Petersburg
Natshatkino
Simbirsk
Poland
Warsaw
Lutn
Russian
Niehni
Peolion
Emperor approves famine relief bill in Russia
St. Petersburg July 17 The emperor approved a bill passed by both houses to appropriate seven million dollars for famine relief. This act marks the first enactment of the Russian Parliament after a session of over two months and reflects a clash with his ministers.
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St. Petersburg
Suits Piled Against Polar Wave and Merchants Coal Firms
St Louis July 17 after a three week investigation Crernean Attorney Sager filed suits against the Polar Wave Ice and Fuel company and the Merchants Ice and Coal company for illegal combination to restrain trade and fix prices. The suits seek 71500 in fines for each company for the 714 days of alleged agreement and nullification of their charters.
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St. Louis
Ctreun
Sager
Polar Wave Lee and Fuel Company
Lee and Coal Company
Merchants Warned of Bogus Check Swindler Across States
Chicago reports warn merchants nationwide about a clever check worker who passes checks for 20 to 30 dollars claiming insufficient funds. Operating from Dallas in March and April, he traveled northwest through Colorado, Montana and Washington, cashing checks drawn to J. Moore and purportedly stamped by J. K. Meyer and the Reading Pennsylvania bank. The suspect is described as 25 to 40 years old, about 5 feet 9 inches, 140 pounds, with medium dark hair and a clean shave.
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Chicago
Dallas
Texas
Colorado
Montana
Washington
M. Moore
J. KR. Meyer
Reading
Mutual Life trustees report shows Rogers and Rockefeller withdraw
July report by Mutual Life trustee committee discloses Henry H. Rogers and William Rockefeller have withdrawn from the board. President Peabody declines comment on their action while Rogers defends his past trusteeship and duties. News notes Peabody not seeking re election.
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New York
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Henry H. Rogers
William Rockefeller
Peabody
Rogers
Mutual Company
Rockefeller
Standard 641 Company
Mutual Life Company
Mrs Hartje's Defense Emerges Over Disputed Love Letters
Pittsburg July 17 The divorce case outlines a plan to account for disputed love letters as Miss Ida Scott testifies she saw Mrs Hartje write two or three envelopes to Tom Madine the coachman co respondent and even supplied paper This admission explains the lone envelope in the collection and strengthens forgery claims while Mrs Scott claims her daughter could not have penned the letters she observed.
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Pittsburg
Ida Scott
Mary Scott Hartje
Tom” Madine
Anita Latz
Annie
Sweott
Ida
Mrs. Hartje
John F. Scott
Seattle Woman Charged in First Degree Murder
Seattle July 17 A pair of women Mather Mitchell and Maude Creffle were charged with first degree murder in the death of George Mitchell brother to Kether. The information was presented by Prosecuting Attorney McIntosh. A joint information was filed though one may be tried separately. defense counsel for the women had not yet been arranged.
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Seattle
Wash
Mather Mitchell
Mra Maude Creffle
George Mitchell
Kether
Praxe- Suto
McIntosh
John Miller
V. Hurt
Crettet
New York Central Offers to Buy Walsh non ABS
Chicago July 17. The Evening Journal reports New York Central Railroad bid 19,000,000 for the Southern Indiana and Chicago Southern securities owned by John M Walsh former president of the Chicago National Bank. Walsh denies the story and Water denies receiving any railroad offer.
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NEW York Central
Chicago
the Evening Journal Today
New York Central Railroad
Southern Indiana
Chicago Southern Securifiee
John Mh Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Walsh
Story
John KR. Water
New York Centrol
Railroada
Food law meeting in Chicago on pure food bill era
In Chicago on July 17 food manufacturers from across the United States gathered to discuss general food laws and the recently enacted pure food bill. The conference aimed to review regulatory changes and implications for production and labeling nationwide.
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Chicago
United States
Perth
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