Secret files reveal letters miss by sugar firms audit
Hearing in the government case against American Sugar Refining and Western Sugar Refining heard William Hannam admit a secret file existed to shield certain communications. He said he produced all available correspondence and memory is unclear about missing letters. Figures discuss letter destruction during a November relocation and potential importance of missing exchanges.
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William Hi. Hannam
American Sugar Refining Company
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Western Sugar Steining Company
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Sugar Trust
Frisco name questioned for freight cars and city usage
Government review notes stamped Frisco on bonded goods carset and concludes the term lacks distinctiveness due to multiple Friscos. It states San Francisco residents object to outsiders using Frisco and never employ the nickname themselves, affecting official branding.
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San Francisco
Revision to cotton tariff passes House with 184 to 72 vote
Washington report notes the House votes 184 to 72 on the cotton tariff revision bill. It would cut duties on cotton and cotton manufactures by about 2 percent. Some members fear the Senate may stall and defer to the president again.
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Taft
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Sharp conflict over water rights escalates in Congress
Washington reports of a heated exchange between the House Interstate Commerce Committee and the War Department over individual water rights. Chairman Adamson blasts Secretary Stimson in a sharp letter, denouncing the omnibus water power measure and urging reconsideration of barriers to development.
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Darrow Case Delays Cross Examination Over Secret Reports
In Los Angeles the bribery trial of Clarence Darrow stalls as Judge Hutton weighs objections over secretly procured stenographic reports of Darrow and Harrington conversations. Ford questions Darrow on currency for jurors and notes about McNamara keys, while the defense challenges the admissibility of certain testimony and evidence. The judge will rule tomorrow on the disputed points.
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Jury to Get Frie Case Early Today
Jury selection continues as prosecutors outline charges in the Beal case. Witnesses describe the accused and events surrounding the alleged immoral act. A key defense argument is presented as the trial proceeds in Butte.
Montana State Band Concert at Columbia Gardens
The Montana State band concert at Columbia Gardens features a program across afternoon and evening with marches overtures and vocal solos. Performers include Sidney Crase and Joseph Toms with a route of works by Langey Massenet Tobant and Verdi culminating in Bohemian Girl and patriotic pieces.
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Cage Drop At Mine Kills Foreman Dennis Shea
Dennis Shea assistant foreman at the Corra mine fell from a cage at the 2300 foot level near TiS Zain station as the cage dropped about eight feet after brake slipped. He landed on the cage deck and was rushed to Starray hospital with severe internal injuries and a badly injured head. Engineer Powers noted the brake failure. Shea’s home is 45 Missoula Avenue. his daughter is visiting in Michigan.
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No Negro Delegates Sent to Chicago Convention
New Orleans Aug 2 Negro delegates were conspicuously absent as the state convention elected 30 delegates to Chicago instructed to vote as a unit for Roosevelt. Each delegate holds a third of a vote as the convention favors a protective tariff with limited monopolies and considers Parker as vice presidential candidate before withdrawing the motion.
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Mrr. Bryant
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Auto stolen from gardens owner Forsythe
The car owned by George Forsythe manager of the gardens and Luna Park was stolen last night during the storm and not recovered by early morning. Minor Wharton saw two men near town in the machine but mistook it for Forsythe driving. The pale blue open foredoor five passenger auto bears license 82 with Forsythe monograms on the rear doors.
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Huge rainbow trout on display at Sanitary market
A rainbow trout weighing over eight pounds is on display at the Sanitary meat market in Butte. Caught by Phil Train near Armstead, the big fish reportedly fought a regular hook and line, drawing curiosity from locals skeptical of such claims.
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Armstead
Spokesman-Review adopts open shop in pressroom
Spokane city sees open shop declared in the pressroom after a breakdown in talks with the pressmen union. The union refused arbitration despite offers matching recent agreements with the typographical and stereotyping unions.
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Wash
Spokesman-Review
Tourists Missing Near Mount Pitt Under Thunderstorm
Two tourists from San Bernardino are missing near Klamath Falls Oregon after a driving thunderstorm at Mount Pitt on upper Lake Klamath. They left camp to shoot and disappeared yesterday as search parties hunted through the night and today. The automobile party traveling to the upper lake included Dr Inman a dentist and his friend Buckley a real estate man plus Lyman s wife William Garret a Miss Nickerson and two other men.
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Gaynor Joins Park Laborer Over Chewing Tobacco
New York dated tale describes Mayor Gaynor leaving city hall when he spotted a park laborer chewing tobacco. He asked for a piece, tried a share, and swallowed half the bag before returning to his automobile. Friends recall no prior instance of the mayor chewing tobacco.
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Gaynor
Two More Gunmen Sought By Police In Rosenthal Case
Police seek two additional gunmen connected to the Rosenthal murder as District Attorney Whitman vows to capture all involved. Notes describe Rosenthal's finances, gambling debts, and the danger posed by the gang, while Lt Secker remains jailed and uncooperative. Lefty Louie, a feared gun for hire, is reputed to be involved.
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Supreme Court action pleases Colonel Roosevelt
Oyster Bay N Y Aug 2 It was the only thing the supreme court could have done Colonel Roosevelt said the ruling allows his electors to appear on the Republican primary ballots in Kansas He noted he cared little whether electors ran on the Republican or National Progressive ticket and praised the court finding He added Taft did not address key issues in his speech and avoided commitments on questions before Congress like Panama Canal tolls
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Bombs Kill or Injure Fifty in Market Place
London reports bombs exploded in Kot Shhanna market, 50 miles from Uskup, killing or injuring about 50 to 90 people. Saloniki dispatch says Albanian rebellion creates anarchy, with insurrection growing and potential Turkish government concessions unlikely to calm the crisis.
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Meat Prices Jump Across Bay Area Markets
Meats rose in Los Angeles and across the bay cities on August 7 with prices up 2 to 8 cents per pound. In Chicago quotations run higher. Downtown market notes show porterhouse at 22 1/4 cents, sirloin at 12 1/4, round steak 12 1/4, lamb chops 17 1/4, dot toast 1 cent, seal cutlets 20 cents, pork chops 20 cents. Retail dealers blame the advance on distant door steps.
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