Packers' Confidential Files Spark Chicago Search
Henry Veeder's vault in Chicago leads to a fresh probe as Francis Heney returns to direct more document retrieval. Evidence from Veeder's files, Armour & Co. and others are cited to illustrate price competition, market control, and alleged collusion among the big packers, including trans shipments and stockyard interests.
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Washington
Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
Francis
Heney
Henry Veeder
Money
Hugh Mclisaac
Ecommission
Veeder
Jeney
Colin H. Livingstone
Armour & Co
Ccord
Teney
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi River
Ottumwa
Iowa
Austin
Minn
Wilson & Co
Minnesota
W. RK. Thelan
Reiland Packing Company
Grand Rapids
Wis
Reiland
Murdock
Arthur Meeker
Lewis F. Swift
el Paso
Swift
Fort Worth
Charles H. Swift
Edward F. Swift
Seattle
Portland
Finnish revolutionists form a government
Stockholm reports that Finnish revolutionists have formed a new government with Kuller Manner as president. The senate members were not removed and Helsingfors remained calm as Russian troops stayed passive. Finland notified Sweden it cannot guarantee the safety of about 400,000 Swedish nationals there.
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Stockholm
Kuller Manner
Helsingfors
Viborg
Sweden
Finland
Finnish appeal for aid to Sweden in revolu tion
A Stockholm dispatch reports Finland has sent a representative to Sweden seeking military aid against revolutionists. The Times notes Sweden is unlikely to grant the request.
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London
Stockholm
the Times
Sweden
Taxpayers Discuss City Improvements Postponed During War
A 26 member gathering with Alderman Ernest Hardcastle urged delaying paving of Butte streets until after the war citing resource conservation for the war effort. The group approved delaying action on proposed improvement districts and future meetings will discuss ordinances on public improvements.
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Butte
Ernest Hardcastle
Ion
Alder
Sessman Hardcastle
Council Judiciary Committee
Hardcile
A Cement Corporation
Central Powers
Alderrman Hardcastle
Man Rescued After Five Hours Exposure To Cold
John Teese, 60, found dawn beside the Northern Pacific tracks near Columbia Gardens Me., after five hours in freezing conditions. He jumped a snowbank to avoid a train, was recovered by railroad workers at 5 am and treated at the Butte police emergency hospital for frozen arms hands and feet.
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John Teese
Butte
Northern Pacific
Columbia Gurdens
Meese
Why Romanian Troops Went Into Bessarabia
London dispatch explains Romania invaded Bessarabia to restore order and protect supplies from Bolshevik threats. Officials sought to save looted property and maintain lines to Odessa and Kiev, arguing the action was vital for Romania’s survival with Western allies.
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London
Bessarabia
Rumania
Russia
Times
Janna
Odessa
Kiev
Europe
Galatz
Fort Sheridan Student Rejects $20,000 Inheritance Over War Duty
A student officer at Fort Sheridan Jr inherited a $20,000 business from an uncle with the condition to keep it open. He hesitated until news of American troops in France arrived, then declined the legacy to serve in the war.
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Fort Sheridan, Jr
France
King’s blue straw hat with winged brim design
A semi-tailored early spring hat features king’s blue straw with fan shaped wings forming the brim and trim. The wings and straw are woven as one unit for a cohesive look.
Disturbances lead to multiple minor crimes in police court
Ten defendants faced breaches of peace in varied incidents. Fines totaled 165 dollars for equal charges. Names cited include Gill, Gillespie, O Connor, Gallagher, Ramsey and White among others with fines from 10 to 25 dollars.
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P. J. Whitty
William Gill
Pat Gillespie
Dan Gillespie
Iddie Quinn
Charles O'Connor
Mike Gallagher
Gallagher
West Woolman Stree
Ara Don
James Ramsey
Don Manich
Leon Musilich
Andrew Rex
Kate Gilbert
Phil Gilbert
Jack Gilbert
North Main Street
Jack White
Joan Riley
John Murphy
HK. J. McMillan
E. D. Klein
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Symons
Redee Wien
Sje Einlls
Ile
Rons
U. S. War Savings
Lucas & Kennedy
St. 25
Venta
PWENTY_ PEI
Bargainspparel
R. Wae
Norfolk
Genuil
Thomson
Symons Thomson
Whomson
Kuppenheimer
Cory
A. Orts
Stry
Ares
Stork
Wil
Gertrude
Nainsook
Yeney
Henry Veedeer
Chicazo
Alderman Hardcastle
Sereth River
the Police Court
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