Pierce 70 Face Trial Over Texas Antitrust Charge
Pierce of the Waters-Pierce Oil company must surrender or go to Texas to face trial for an indictment from Travis county alleging he swore in 1900 that Waters-Pierce was not part of an agreement to fix prices. The case stems from Waters-Pierce ownership in Standard Oil and Missouri’s ouster suit. Judge Barclay notes there is no further recourse.
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H.C. Pierce
Waters-Pierce Otl Company
Texas
Supreme Court
New York
Mr. Pierce
Travis County
Barclay
Travis County Grand Jury
Pierce
Waters-Pierce Ol Company
Standard Oj” Company
Adams
United States Court of Appeals
Washington
Missouri
Hadley
Standard Oi! Company
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Trade Review Foresees Cautious Expansion After Year End
Bradstreet reports unseasonable weather and election anxiety hamper distribution of seasonal goods and slow new ventures. Industry shows mixed strength with iron and building activity up, but drought affects navigation and paper mills. rail tonnage remains heavy and weekly failures total 244. Wheat exports reach 4,458,227 bushels and corn exports 62,683 bushels.
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Bradstreet
Japanese Reception of U S Fleet Praised by Navy Officers
Rear Admiral Sperry and other officers laud the Japan welcome as thorough and heartfelt. Sailors report fraternizing in Tokyo and Yokohama with Japanese hosts anticipating every wish. Officials credit a coordinated display by exposition commissioners and business leaders as part of easing tensions and strengthening friendship between nations.
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Japan
Hampton Roads
Sperry
Associated Press
Tokyo
Yokohama
America
Vinésis
Pacific Coast
United States
Three Trolley Cars Crash in Kansas City
Three trolley cars collided at Thirteen street and Troost avenue in Kansas City on Monday. One man died and about fifteen passengers were seriously injured as airbrake failure caused a car to roll downhill into oncoming units. Crowded cars sped downhill before the impact, with many business riders leaping to the street. D. L. Smith of Nevada, Missouri, was crushed to death in the wreck.
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Thirteenth Street
Trousat Avenue
Kansas City
Teeth and
Troost
D. L. Smith
Nevada
Canadian Land Auction in Regina Ends in Failure
An auction of 1,250,000 acres of Saskatchewan lands advertised in western U S papers for weeks at a cost of 30000 dollars, to be sold at Regina last week, turned out a failure. Power attendees attended the sale and the company canceled the remaining days. The attendance of American payers was film.
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Saskatchewan
United States
Regina
Escape After Fatal Shot by Negro Slave Two at Lithonia
At Lithonia Georgia Charles Mitchell a Black man known as Negro Slave Two shot and killed T J Peek a bailiff. He fled after beating deputy sheriff C I Elliots over the head with his pistol and escaping with C F Argo a young white man.
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Lithonia
Bunday
Charles Mitchell
T. J. Peek
C. F. Argo
Elliots
Wade
Cloudburst Hits Lamar Colorado With Heavy Rain
A cloudburst struck Lamar Colorado bringing intense rainfall equivalent to nearly four lunches in a short period. Residents reported flooded streets as water cascaded through neighborhoods and disrupted local activity. Authorities cautioned residents to avoid flooded areas and monitor weather updates.
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Lamar
Colo
Cornstalks Give Paper Pulp
Agricultural department chemists announce a cheaper paper from cornstalks replacing wood pulp. Five grades already produced by Dr. H. S. Bristol show potential flagship samples. Large scale production could cut costs by at least sixty percent, with white paper from stalk shells and yellow grades from the pith.
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Agricultural Department
H. 8. Bristol
Bristol
Man Attempts Murder Of Chicago Priest At Sunday Service
An assailant shot at Rev. J. K. Fielding pastor of Corpus Christi Church in Chicago during Sunday school. He fled after crashing through a crowd of children and was seen with a note likely explaining the act. Police link the incident to a similar motive tied to a Denver murder.
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J. K. Fielding
Corpus Chris
Chicago
Alia
Leo Heinrichs
Denver
Chicago Grain and Provisions and South Omaha Stock Report
Chicago market shows a weaker wheat finish on higher U S and Canada supplies with oats soft but corn and provisions steady. South Omaha receipts include 13000 cattle and 4000 hogs with price declines across most classes, and 28000 sheep facing lower quotes on yearlings and lambs.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
Sec
Pork
Chicago Live Stock Prices and Receipts Report
Chicago Live Stock market figures show mixed receipts and bid prices across categories. Cattle steer and cow quotations range with calves and stockers, while hogs and sheep see varied values and substantial receipts, reflecting market fluctuations.
Taft's Voice In Bad Shape Forces Travel Shuffle
Judge Taft's voice is reported to be failing from outdoor speaking effects. Chairman Hitchcock says many day speeches will be dropped, altering his itinerary but not delaying New York appearances. Dr. Alexander cites outdoor speaking as the main cause. Chicago date may be canceled.
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New York
Paft
Hitchcock
Mr. Taft
Newark
N. J
Chicar
Dr. Alexander
Taft
Chicago
Bryan Arrives in Chicago Amid Red Fire Welcome
William J. Bryan drew large crowds in Chicago after a state trip. Delegates from Cook County and Democratic candidates escorted him to Pilsen park and Arcade hall where he spoke to cheering supporters. He accused Republicans of planning to buy the election with large sums.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
Union Depot
Cook County Democracy
National Committee
Congress
Pilsen Park
Arcade Hall
Ilinois
Alton
Suffrage Group Struggles to Fund National Work
In Buffalo on October 20 the National Woman Suffrage association faced funding problems as President Anna P. Shaw explained uncertain finances. A plan to raise at least $5,000 by subscriptions emerged after executive discussions, with $3.50 already contributed. A letter from Mrs. Catherine B. Lewis of Buffalo carried a $1000 check, and Mrs. Philip Snowden of England addressed the session, eliciting a five minute cheer and sympathy resolutions for English women.
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Buffalo
National Woman Suffrage Association
Anna P. Shaw
Shaw
Catherine B. Lewis
Philip Snowden
England
Association
Taft Campaign Pushes into New York Area
Judge Taft intensified his campaign by touring Newark Elizabeth Trenton Wilmington and Baltimore delivering speeches to large enthusiastic crowds. He argued the Republican record of twelve years justifies continued confidence and criticized the Democratic party leadership.
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Baltimore
Bryan
Taft
New York City
Empire State
Newark
Elizabeth
Trenton
Wilmington
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Forest Fires Rage Across New York State
Forest fires sweep through New York with two new blazes started on state lands inside the Adirondack park. Threats loom around Lake Placid and a blaze near Dapnemora, two miles from Clinton prison, prompts calls for aid.
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New York
Albany
N. Y
Adirondack Park
Lake Placid
Dapnemora
Clinton Prison
Tragedy in Omaha as Eva Hart is slain by Jealous Suitor
Omaha reports a double tragedy after Sewell Sleuman shot Eva Hart then died by his own hand. Jealous of Hart and showering her with money, Sleuman planned the act a week, leaving a note to his manager. Hart’s body to Regal Missouri. Sleuman’s fortune placed at 150000 by friends. details of wills and custody noted.
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Omaha
Eva Hart
Sewell Sleuman
Sleuman
Slouman
J. P. Comstock
Miss Hart
Lincoln
Regal
Hastings
Comstock
Pair Admit Murder Plot Involving Husband’s Slaying
Mrs Emil Roser and hired man John Slager conspired to kill her husband so they could marry. Slager confessed after the crime in Chalco, saying Roser suggested the killing. The husband forgave her, and the couple may avoid prison as Roser’s year old baby weighs in on the outcome.
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Omaha
Emil Roser
John Slager
Slager
Pabe
Jal
Chal¢o
Mra. Ruser
Ruser
October Tornado Hits Lincoln With Widespread Damage
A brief October tornado struck Lincoln for about three minutes causing damage over a dozen blocks. Fifteen large poles at the Lincoln Electric Light Co were snapped, wires lay across the Burlington railroad right of way blocking traffic in yards for an hour. A freight car on a bridge was blown into Balt Creek. No casualties reported.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Electric Light Company
Burlington Railroad
Balt Creek
Burlington
Body of Unidentified Man Found in Niobrara River
The body of an unidentified man about 30 was found on a sandbar in the Niobrara river near Valentine Nebraska by hunters. He appeared murdered with a head bruise and his pockets emptied. physicians estimated death about 24 hours earlier.
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Valentine
Neb
Niobrara River
Endevorers of Nebraska Hold Enthusiastic State Convention
The Nebraska Christian Endeavor convention closed in Lexington with widespread representation. Nearly every society in the state sent delegates and all state officers were present, totaling about 66,000 Endeavorers represented.
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Lexington
Neb
The
Christian Endeavorers of
Nebraska
Congregation Frees New Church From Debt in Two Hours
In Chester Nebraska on October 20 the members of the new Christian church raised seventeen thousand dollars in two hours and cleared the building of debt. Six members gave one thousand dollars each and the church is described as handsome and the best in the county.
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Chester
Neb
New Christian Church
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