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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1912
Page
7
Premiers and justices dispute enforcement of a competition law. Officials say the law may not be enforceable in practice and emphasize that communications can be reached for clarifications. The debate centers on legal reach and practical applicability across jurisdictions.
Washington December 2 The Supreme Court split the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific merger ruling that the purchase violated the Sherman anti trust law. Justice Day delivered the unanimous opinion though Justice Van Devanter took no part. The court reversed prior findings, directing supervision and potential receivership for the two roads and signaling broader reach to curb dominating control in inter state commerce.
Witnesses from several states presented letters by Julian Hawthorne urging investors to back cobalt mining promotions. Promoters including Josiah Quincy and John J. Collins faced fraud charges as Hawthorne’s letters claimed large stock sales and profits.
Washington December 2 More than five governors have accepted President Tate's invitation to confer next Saturday on agricultural credit and farmers cooperative banks The conference follows the governors annual meeting in Richmond where Western state executives show interest in the proposed banks Richmond Va December 2 Five governors attend the fifth annual governors conference opening tomorrow Attending are Governors Tudlin Oddie Kitchin Gilchrist Mann and others
In Sacramento a judge faced a dilemma as convict Samuel Sweatigen and Jordan refused to swear or affirm to tell the truth. Jordan, a Folsom prisoner serving two years for contempt, challenged the court after being asked to testify about an assault involving Wille am Robinson. The judge noted contempt but Jordan insisted on his rights, then stepped down from the witness stand without answering questions about the case.
The Senate and House convened for the final winter session of the Sixty-second Congress. Speaker Clark guided a quick organizational effort as the two chambers resumed work with Taft’s message due tomorrow. Many veteran leaders and old guards gathered, signaling a last term in politics for several figures amid looming partisan realignments and impending impeachment considerations.
Indianapolis December 2. In a dynamite conspiracy trial of Frank Ryan president of the International Association of Bridge and Structure Iron Workers the government rested after 549th witness and four of forty five defendants were dismissed for lack of sustained charges. Ryan testified he did not know of money spent on dynamiting and denied involvement with McNamara or McManigal. He said a secretary treasurer Herbert Hockin resigned. J B McClory of Cleveland is slated to succeed Hockin. He explained letters to business agents referred to jobs to be blown up and denied urging McNamara to involve Ordle By Manigal or Harding. The defense reserved the right to call witnesses and the government had presented its case.
A Spokane church meeting stirred public outrage after denouncing a controversial Spokane digain gathering. Reuben Crom announced plans for a mass preachment next Sunday, while Rev. Conrad Bruhn and others urged accountability and potential legal action. Wes Mecreal states the Chamber of Commerce bears no responsibility for the incident.
Oklahoma City reports that a child’s bit of tinfoil tipped from a rubber band restored the eyesight of Rev. G. G. Rupert, pastor who had been blind for two years. Pain eased after hot cloths, vision returned gradually with the incident noted during church service. Guadalajara earthquake details follow with no injuries reported.
In Eldorado Kansas a mixed jury of twelve women and men heard a land damage case. After four hours of deliberation the jurors returned a verdict awarding damages. Jurors described careful debate and adherence to the judge's instructions as they concluded the case.
Amid tangled Balkan tensions, Imperial Chancellor and German Foreign Secretary reaffirm Britain and Germany backing Austria Hungary and Turkey. Reports say armistice negotiations with Greece may begin soon though delays possible as Europe weighs policy and alliances.
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