Antitrust Suit Filed Against Otis Elevator and 27 Others
Washington reports that the United States filed a federal antitrust suit in San Francisco against Otis Elevator Company and 27 other firms plus three individuals. The complaint charges a westward elevator cartel that controls prices, with Otis signaling bids and suppressing outside competition. Investigations have been ongoing for months, with the United States named as complainant.
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Washington
San Fransisco
Otis Elevator Company
Moody
United States
District of California
United States Circuit Court
Ninth Circuit
California
Rocky Mountains
Department of Justice
Department
Gene
United States of America
Howes Trio Convicted In Federal Horse Theft Case
Helena March 7 A jury verdict of guilty was returned today in the federal court against Albert and Flood Howe charged with stealing three horses from the Crown Indian reservation last August This marks the second trial after a hung jury at the first trial Judge William H Hunt will sentence them tomorrow Stock Inspector J T Webb of Yellowstone County attended with a warrant for arrest in a separate case The defendants failed to appear to stay in the federal court in the case of
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Standard
Helena
Albert
Flood Howe
Crown Indian
William H. Hunt
Howes
J. T. Webb
Yellowstone County
Yellowstone
Government Sues for Timber Theft in Madison Forest
The government sued John King and W Campbell for illegally cutting timber in the Madison forest reserve. Judgment was entered for the government for 222.30 and costs, with $214.87 timber value and $258 damages and costs claimed. King failed to appear, judgment entered for 4.20. Rasch noted settled case against L K Menarden and Missoula Lumber Company. money not yet paid, lane continued. McMillan case continued to Friday. Adam Johnston declared bankrupt with assets 85. W G Smith named United States commissioner at Darby.
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John King
W. ©. Campbell
Madison Forest Reserve
Carl Raseh
Na ‘Costa
Rasch
L. K. Menarden
Missoula
W. G. Smith
United States
Darby
Avail
Writ Granted To Breen In Contempt Case In Helena
Special Lawpatch to the Standard reports that on Tease B. Rote representing Peter Breen a writ of certiorari was granted by Chief Justice Theodore Brantly in Helena. The writ is returnable April 5 with $500 bail required. Judge Donlan’s order staying the action until the hearing. Breen, defending Harry Smith in a criminal action, had challenged the jury panel and read written proofs after a refused challenge, prompting the contempt proceeding.
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Helena
Tease B. Rote
Peter Breen
Breen
Harry Smith
Donlan
March Breen
Matt Smith of Boulder Awarded Mail Contract
Boulder March 7 A H Foster who solicited bids for the mail routes reported bids rejected as too high. Matt Smith of Boulder awarded contracts for both star routes the Cold Spring route 21 miles down the valley for 110 dollars a year while Elkhorn route bids not yet announced. Professor Burr of New York urged a sea level canal across the Isthmus of Panama saying it is more feasible than a lock canal.
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Standard
Boulder
A. H. Foster
Ter
Elkhorn
Cold Spring
Washington
Matt Smith
Burr
William H. Burr
New York
French naval armament stance sparks budget debate
Paris March 7 in the chamber of deputies the minister of marine Thomson defending the naval budget argued the French fleet holds a superior armament to Germany. He cited 190 heavy ships and 206 others as proof of stronger readiness despite imperfect squadron composition.
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Paris
Champer of Deputies
Thomson
Geman
Germany
Navy expands ships and armament to outpace Germany
The report notes a buildup with 780 medium and small naval guns, two new battleships ready next year and four more to follow, plus cruisers, torpedo boats, and submarines. It emphasizes maintaining pace in the growing naval race.
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Germany
Bettie Shine
The Bridge of Horrors and its Underpinning
Columbus, Ohio, March 7. A statement on a bridge trust conspiracy marks a strong stance by officials. The committee voted to report the bill for passage, aiming to curb thefts and corruption seen in public offices. The speaker asserts investigations should not be hindered by testimony.
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Columbus
Ohio
Bridge Trust
Battle of the North Renewed in the South
Washington reports the United States and Canada railway telegraphers union chief says Southern railway workers may be called out after wage scale acceptance. The proposed pay range is from 30 to 83 dollars per month for 1265 telegraphers and agents, with potential effects at the regional minimum.
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Washington
Perham
Order of Railway
United States
Canada
Southern Railway
Testimony closes in Ricketts murder trial in Great Falls
The Ricketts case moved toward jury submission after a day of testimony. Depositions from Lassen county residents were read to establish his peaceful background while Hedge’s quarrelsome behavior was noted. Ricketts admitted stabbing Hedge after Hedge struck him and reached for a weapon. He fled the scene, was captured later, and said he had carried a knife or revolver during sheep shearing travels.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Ricketts
Lassen County
Cal
Hedge
Matt Skelton
Skelton
Lockan
Gallatin
Cuticura Remedies Heal Tribe Foot Sorrow After Years
John Lloyd of Alliance Ohio describes a four year foot ailment that left him using crutches. He reports relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for seven days and claims his wound healed fully. He notes doctors’ bills were higher than the remedy’s cost and offers to answer letters.
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Alliance
Ohio
von Pirpie
Princess Ena Converts to Catholic Faith Before Wedding
In San Sebastian Spain on March 7 the Princess Ena of Battenberg converted to Roman Catholicism at Miramar palace chapel before her marriage to King Alfonso The ceremony was officiated by Right Rev Robert Brindle bishop of Nottingham Witnesses included Premier Moret and the Duke of Alba The royal family was moved with Princess Beatrice and Princess Henry of Battenberg crying.
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San Sebastian
Spain
Ena of Battenberg
Alfonso
Palace of
Miramar
Robert
Brindle
Notingham
England
Moret
Duke of Alba
Beatrice
Henry of Battenberg
Ena
Teaching Farmers New Theories Across Fort Benton Chinook
Special Dispatch notes a farmers institute tour led by Prof. F. B. Linfield T. T. Blick and Prof. M. J. Elrod along the Great Northern line to Fort Benton and Chinook. It reports large audiences and stereopticon views promoting irrigation, alfalfa crops, and fruit planting amid river valley changes and drought conditions.
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Farmers’ Institute
F. B. Linfield
T. T. Blick
Whitehall
M. J. Elrod
Fort Benton
Lange
Benton
Institute
Missouri River
Old Fort Benton
Missouri
Chinook Farmers Hope for Government Ditch to Aid Irrigation
Prior right to 5,000 inches of water leaves the river nearly dry. Ranchers await the contemplated government ditch project to commence. Chinook farmers, prosperous and eager for irrigation, filled the opera house for discussions. rich soil could yield row crops, fruit, and vegetables. Milk River country shows rapid progress and a bright future.
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Chinook
Million Dollar Mining Deals Sought At Kendall and Barnes King
Lewistown reports long circulating rumors that the Kendall mine sale has closed with English capitalists near firming the price above a million dollars. The Barnes King property, in good condition and ready to pay monthly dividends of 35000, is also said to be up for a deal possibly over a million dollars, with Spokane indicating closure before June end.
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Standard
Lewistown
Kendall
Nowtts
Mt Itabale
Barnes King
Spokane
Foreign unrest sparks race tensions at a Berlin factory
Report from March 7 describes foreigners clashing as Basques replace Portuguese workers amid threats. The foreman was beaten and the superintendent fled. Deputies arrived to avert a race war. twenty-seven men were arrested and tried, fined or held.
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Ery Montius
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Aileen
Hx Agmany
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Chitook
Malta
East Belknap’ Reservation
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