Trial turns on sugar trust policy and refinery closures
In New York on March 20 the Parsons trial of American Sugar Refining executives nears a lengthy phase as prosecutors press that the company bought and closed rival refineries to monopolize the industry. Defense objects cite moved machinery and potential delays. judge allows key secretary testimony on past stock actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John E. Parsons
Washington B. Homes
American Sugar Refining Company
Wise
Charles R. Helke
Defens
Sugar Trust
Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company
Nvike
America Sugar Refining Company
Dievontlayeds
Dames K. Beck
New Sondants
American Sugar Refineing Company
Mir Wise
Jige Hand
Dudes
Walter A. Robinson
Gustave Kissell
Kiaesell
Adolph Segal
Pennsylvania Viliners
Dudge
Killing of Blunt to be Investigated
An inquest will probe the killing of Blunt after a nocturnal confrontation in Oniala Nebraska. Reports describe a clash between convicts and posse members as neighbors dispute who caused Blunt’s death. A Chicago telegram from convict Briggs offers to turn over his reward share to Mrs Blunt.
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Blunt
Oniala
Watkon
Feng
Aind
Omati
Liv
Johnny Trouton
Trauten
Chak
Young Taunt
Ciel Briggs
Chicago
Mra
Wage Bill Fights Stir UK Politics As Coal Strike Rages
The minimum wage bill fate trembles in the House of Commons as A J Balfour may move to reject the Will. Unionists meet amid surprise at Balfour’s return to opposition leadership. The coal strike cripples industry, with 1,000,003 miners and 1,400,000 others idle, charity feeds thousands in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire as mills halt and relief rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Balfour
Aminers
United Kingdom
Earl of Harrowby
Gisittok
Staffordshire
Conspiracy Charge In United States Senate Bribery Case
Santa Fe reports four legislators Livera Tru jillo Montera and Cordova arraigned on bribery charges over the senatorial contest. Police testify before a committee investigating. Bail set at 2000 each after waiving preliminary hearing.
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Santa Fe
No A
A. A. Sena
United States
Livera
Trujillo
Montera
Cordova
David J. Leahy
Iletta
Suffrage Fate Ad in Boston Starch Woman
A fragmentary Boston item notes a suffrage debate in the state senate with a clashing vote and references to a female advocate. The unreadable text suggests advocacy themes and a tense political moment amid a suffrage discussion.
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Boston
Anatora
State Senate
Bituminous Miners Favor Walking Out in Proposed Settlement
Wage talks today between operators and about 200000 union miners in Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Michigan to avert a strike were described as unresolved. A shutdown could occur after the first of the month affecting 250000 miners, with demands for a dollar a ton and 10 cent rise plus shorter hours while operators seek a 10 percent cut in current sales. Mines and worker counts span Western Pennsylvania 60000 miners 250 mines Ohio 47090 460 Indiana 2400 47 Michigan 72000 40 Oklahoma Missouri Arkansas Kansas Southwest 10000 14 90 and Michigan 16000. A suspension of union mines could halt work in Kent Alabama West Virginia Central Pennsylvania and Tennessee impacting about 300000 miners not enrolled by the nine.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Wnion
Vituminas
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Minols
Western
Oklahoma
Missouri
Arkinsas
Kansas
Michigan
Kent
Alabama
West Virginia
Tennessee
President Taft Postpones Conference With Mitchell
Washington reports that President Taft postponed his planned conference with John Mitchell on the constitutional matter. The White House gave no reason, following talks with Secretary Nagel and Labor Commissioner Neill to monitor developments. Officials offered no clear date for rescheduling amid concerns over administration activity.
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Washington
Taft
John Mitchell
White House
Commi
Labor
Nagel
United States
Neill
Eitner
Arila Une
Sila
Chinese Girl Regarded Eligible to Vote in California
In San Francisco on March 2 a fourteen year old native of San Francisco, with husband a hat merchant, registered to vote as part of ongoing efforts to define voters' rights for Chinese residents in California.
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Hin Wraneleeo
Mtex
Sam Francisco
Elty Rage
California
Ban Francisco
Two Women Slain in Desert Near Imperial Junction
A Belgian man, Frank Barnard, was arrested after two women died in a desert camp near Imperial Junction. Iris Mry F L Guyer of Portland and Miss Jilht Praheois of Portland, aged 24 and 23, were shot and buried in a trench. The Belgian claimed he was incited by Len Putnam, with vanishing money found among the victims. Officers believe the Belgian staged the crime and lured the two women from Portland to Los Angeles before the killings.
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Tivershde
Cabs Maren
Meath
Len
Jiniest
Putnam's Rent
Portland Avour
Guyait
Los Angeles
Students defend president Duniway at Helena High School
Read by the Helena high school senior class, resolutions condemn attacks on President Duniway. They praise his character, scholarship, and administrative ability and request endorsement by state officials. A copy is sent to the state board of education and to the president.
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Sneelnl Dupateh
Vielen
Eaeatian Ag
A. Thintyay
Thelema High
C. A. Dune Iwai
State Univereits
Atetet
Telen Dich
Helena High School
Dreamsway
Statin Board of Education
Local Accident Hits Four Men in Hardware Store Incident
Spier Ling Angeles and Match S with spouses were killed today when 500 tons of shoot a test exploded from a pack at a hardware store and injured Petar Melly and John tobien, who were seriously hurt.
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Ling Angeles
Match S
Charles Wagoner
Edyard Mourkie
Lnto
Petar Melly
John Tobien
Roosevelt's Nomination Hinted By Former Associate
The piece recounts Libby and Willis speculating that Roosevelt may not seek the nomination. It notes reflections from a former hunting partner who warned against becoming a candidate and describes discussions about cabinet rivals and political currents in New York.
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Dispater Tv Ie
Libby
Roosevelt
New Yorke
Latieoin
Kagbate
Wait
Ula
Engineer seriously hurt in unknown manner
Special Dispatch to the Stunitara Livingston March 20. A freight train near Young's Point east of Ire had an accident Injured engineer tracked around for a singer EB C Tuginier. The erie Washawhora lo be seen. They tray Wire stopped and VMler wi fhe t he ride the track nelorsly injured. Late tonight he had many re. FANed consc ionatess. A resident of this city.
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Stunitara
Livingston
Ammonsdev
Young's Point
Ire
Lata
EB. C. Tuginier
Erie
Vmler
Aviator Hamilton Narrow Escape On Earth
Sacramental report states aviator Hamilton, Charles Turtilion, was struck today by a blast during a crash into a truck track. His Kinchine driven by the explosion, turbine blades and wreckage flew near his head. He escaped with bruises as the plane sustained heavy damage and the machine operated at full speed before impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Horne
Jo Suatningn
Deputy sheriffs fatally injured in ambush
Two deputy sheriffs were fatally injured in an ambush. Authorities reported that the incident occurred in a rural area, with search efforts ongoing for two missing persons. Further details were not immediately available.
Murderer sought in mid 19th century multiple homicide case
FragmentaryOCR reports a large homicide investigation linked to several victims found near a river, with a posse pursuing a suspect named John and others at large. Authorities describe a prolonged search, arrests, and suspected motive tied to a local crime spree in a town and surrounding area during the period.
Bandits Wreck Express Car Safe Near Corkieh
March 20 St. Louis reports bandits derailed and robbed an express car near Corkieh Mississippi. A passenger described a man forcing the door, firing a pistol, and later escaping as an explosion rent the car. The robbers fled with unknown money while the train was halted about two hours behind schedule.
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St. Lowis
Mobile 4
COU Paideenyee
York
Corkieh
Miss
Uiegseriger
Willian Sudity
Snoddy Ag
Nan Puardette
Anethie
Tod
Americans Not Wanted Over Line Fight Report
A chaotic scene near El Paso describes tensions after a warlike incident as Americans confront distancing by a crowd. Military leaders departed with 600 troops under General Pagal Groreo amid warnings not to cross to the Mexico side. The event centers on forums and hotel discussions reflecting nationalist sentiment and security concerns.
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Daires
International
Brhitare
Tejas
Colin
Jaren
Gans Pagal Groreo
Joana
el Paso
Mox Lcon
Explosion at Fort Smith Mine Claims Many Lives
A fatal mine disaster at Sans Wois Coal Company near Fort Smith Ark leaves many missing and presumed dead. Government experts coordinate rescue as surface crews retrieve four bodies and seek imprisoned workers, while Mayor Hoxlitd appeals for aid to victims’ families.
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Meenrinin
Okla
Sans Wois
Irene
Silfi
Wort Smith
Atk
Shuiph Kenny
San
Oh A. Kenny
Fort Smith, Ark
Sheen
Hoxlitd
Fort Smith
Ob Sinoley
Volunteera
Single handed hero calms mob at Abervedvet riot
Mirco, chief of Police Tumpleman of Abverdvet, single handedly halted a mob at the Aber eon Tambor and oshingshy company. He ordered the crowd off the century's property and the crowd dispersed toward the Hlurthure nuit. No injuries reported but tensions rise as authorities seek to remove foreign forces from local areas.
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Mirco
Marely SeRingte
Tumpleman
Abverdvet
Dee Sielkorn
Tambor Amd Oshingshy Company
Ue Century
Elnse
Thusea
Atrick
Abardoon
Iogin
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Chines Lady
Daras Cimig ID
Hiyistoo
Duniway
Demme Ende
Colonel
Hamilton
Earth
Anbush
Sualigw
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Telus
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Hye
Hasse
Winc
MeKennie
John Wurpen
Hopulles
Wien
Dwenther
Pinel
Bern Hulle Samione
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Phe Posse
Sbertis
Helms
Thes
Bnen Wilbed
Dott
Bauer
Henry Hater
Witte
Aleelius Lo
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