Final fight for Standard Oil dissolution before US Supreme Court
The 1906 Sherman Act case targets the Standard Oil holdings and 114 corporations with seven individuals named, led by Rockefeller and Flagler. Government contends a long history from 1870 to 1899 of conspiracies and escalating forms of monopoly, with the court to hear Milburn's defense as the case nears judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Stannard Oib Company
Tobacco Trust
John G. Milburn
Standard Oil Organization
Circuit Court of the United States
District of
Missouri
Department of Justice
United States
Standard Oil Company of
New Jeresy
Standard Oil Company
American Tobacco Company
John D. Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Henry M. Flagler
Henry H. Rogers
John D. Archbold
D. H. Payne
Rogers
Archboli
Payne
Pratt
New Jersey
Circuit Court
Standard Oil
Ilegal
Te Standard Oil Company
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Bill to raise federal judge salaries reported favorably
A bill to increase federal judges salaries was favorably reported by the House and led by committees today. Democratic members of the committee opposed the measure in a party line vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
British Columbia Assembly Opens With Noted Plans
Victoria officials report the British Columbia legislative assembly opened today with a large military presence and ceremonial pomp. The session prioritizes statute certification and reports from the forestry and insurance commissions, while D B Mann seeks a charter to extend the Portland Canal Short Line to the eastern boundary, linking to Edmonton and unlocking agricultural, timber, and coal lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Legislative Assembly of
British Columbia
Forestry Commission
Insurance Commission
D. BD. Mann
Portland Canal
Edmonton
Crow's Nest Pass
Moon Bit Favorably Reported Washington January 11
Moon bit favorable report circulated from Washington on January 11 as part of a broader space program update. Officials offered cautious optimism about upcoming lunar research milestones and funding allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Election of Pomerene May Be Held Illegal
Columbus Ohio January 11 State Auditor Fullington today held up the vouchers of three employees for salary citing constitutional questions about the current session. He referred the issue to Attorney General Hogan. If unconstitutional, all acts of the session including the United States Senate election could be nullified.
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Columbus
Ohio
General Assembly
Fullington
Hogan
United States
Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Senate
Watson
Chilton
McGraw
Canaan Weds in France
Marie Dubuc daughter of Judge Jos Dubuc and Thomas H Molly of Winnipeg wed in Nice France in a ceremony today. Judge Dubuc previously served as chief justice of Manitoba.
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Canaan
France
Nice
Jan
Lil
Marie Dubuc
Jos. Dubuc
Manitoba
Thomas H. Molly
Winnipeg
Defrauded Canadians in New England Case
Boston authorities who closed the New England Investment Co and arrested president Joseph Dechamptain say French-Canadians paid 168000 dollars for stocks across seven companies with the New England Investment as the holding firm. Former Rhode Island Governor Higgin and Burns P. Ogden named receivers. Dechamptain jailed.
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Boston
Mass
Manchester
N. H
New England Investment Co
Joseph Dechamptain
New England Investment Company
Holping Company
Higsins
Rhode Island
Burns P. Dgan
Dechamptain
Will Ask Divorce Over Alleged Pays to Chorus Girls
Edna Goodrich sues Nat C. Goodwin claiming payments to chorus girls during his 1899 engagement. Depositions show witnesses describing a night with Goodwin and chorus girls in Forest Park. Chauffeur Jack Kaurris testified they were driven around all night and waiter Walter Price said he served drinks after shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Nat C. Goodwin
Edna Goodrich
Jack Kaurris
Goodwin
Forest Park
Walter Price
Congressman-elect Thayer Urges Rights on House Committee Seats
Worcester Massachusetts January 11 Congressman elect John Alden Thayer Democrat has written to all Democratic congressman elect urging they insist on their rights to committee appointments in the sixty second congress He proposes a convention of congressmen elect to settle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
John Alden Thayer
Tonet
Taft Would Not Approve Arizona Constitution
Douglas Ariz January 11 Albert M Sames Republican territorial committee chair returned from Washington with the information that President Taft would not approve the Arizona constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Ariz
Albert M. Sames
Republican Territorial Committee
Washington
Taft
Arizona
Mine Explosion Claims Life Near Shady Oklahoma
One man was killed and several injured in a coal mine explosion at Shady Oklahoma. The accident was reported to state officers by the mine inspector via telegraph today.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Shady
Schenk Poison Trial Heats Up With Medical Expert Cross
In Wheeling on January 11 Laura Farnsworth Schenk’s trial sees Dr. Frank Lemoine Hupp questioned as defense reveals doubts over arsenic poisoning evidence. Hupp admits uncertainty about symptoms until water analysis. defense hints at conspiracy. Albert Sehenk enters the case as family head. Crowd rush and injuries mark courthouse arrival as more doctors prepare to testify.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
John O. Schenk
Perk Packer
Frank Lemoine Hupp
John J. P. O’brien
O'Brien
Hupp
Schenk
Packer
Trapp
Albert Sehenk
John Sehenk
Weather forecast for Virginia turns rainy and cold
The forecast shows rain and much colder conditions Thursday. Friday brings more rain or snow and colder air, especially in the north. Winds shift from brisk south to variable as temperatures fall across the region.
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Virginia
Election Proceeds Amid Corruption Claims
Report from the State Senate committee details a controversial election process caused by Democratic influence. It alleges Stevenson associates influenced actions leading to Walker’s removal from the joint assembly.
Hat Pin Safety Crusade Targets New York Women
New York City plans a crusade against hat pins protruding from hats. An aldermen backed ordinance imposes a fifty dollar fine on women whose hot pins extend more than half an inch beyond the hat crowd or portion, unless properly guarded.
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New York
New York City
Aldermen
Organization Sets Plan to Form Governable Coalition
An organized group aims to reach an accord today by selecting Democratic caucus nominees. Wetzel of Jefferson County is nominated for Speaker as the effort to install a permanent organizing body proceeds.
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House Effects
Democratic Caucus
Wetzel
Jeerson County
West Virginia Senate Organizing Deadlock Deepens
Charleston January 11 The legislature opened with the house organized but the senate unorganized as Republicans absent and locked in the governor's room. Democrats held a majority in the senate and faced a stalemate over credentials and the speakership while talks for a truce and committee hearings continued.
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Charleston
W. Va
House
Senate
John T. Harris
Kidd
Gilmer County
Democrat
Secretary of State
Secretary of
Wetzel
Jefferson
Committee On Privileges
Recommend That Seat Be Declared Vacant
Madison Wis January 11 United States Senator Isaac Stephenson is charged with several violations of Wisconsin law. A state senate committee report says Stephenson’s election was corrupt and recommends United States Senate investigation noting bribery and fraud tied to campaign funds and managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
United States
Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin
McGovern
State Senate
Stephenson
United States Senate
Joint Assembly
Tariff Association Holds Second National Convention Session
Washington hosts the National Tariff Commission Association second convention with several hundred delegates opening a two day session. Henry C. Emery chairs the tariff board while Senator Beveridge and Representative McCall deliver addresses.
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Tariff Association
Washington
National Tariff Commission Association
Henry C. Emery
Tariff Board
Senator Beveridge
McCall
Wreckage of Grace Plane Found on Belgian Beach
The Chronique reports Cecil Grace's aircraft wreckage washed ashore at Mariakerke Belgium. Grace's cap and glasses were recovered in the North Sea off Mariakerk a week earlier. He has not been heard since December 22 after attempting the English Channel crossing.
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Brussels
Belgium
Chronique
Cecil Grace
Mariakerke
Grace
North Sea
Mariakerks
English Channel
Lumber Dealers meet at Claypool to start Indiana convention
At the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis on January 11 the Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association of Indiana opened its twenty seventh annual convention. A large attendance is present as a two day program outlines discussions on many questions vital to the lumber trade.
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Indiana Lumber Dealers
Indianapolis
Ind
Claypool
Indiana
Minister Resigns Amid Railroad Strike Fallout
Lisbon reports interior minister Antonio Am eida resigns after a failed effort to end a railroad workers strike. Earlier the strikers had promised to maintain international railroad communications but later chose to oppose cross border train dispatch.
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Lisbon
Antonio Ameida
Interior
Iis
Striberg
Bomb Found in Judge Owens Home Vestibule
A dynamite bomb was discovered in the vestibule of county Judge John Owens in Chicago. The device was seven inches long one inch in diameter with a lead covering, and the fuse had burned out after being fired. Owens had recently been elected on the Democratic ticket.
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Judge's
Chicago
John &. Owens
Owens
Battleship Michigan Disabled After Propeller Loss
The battleship Michigan of the Atlantic fleet was partially disabled when it lost the port propeller and tail shaft. She was detached and began toward Hampton Roads, while the South Carolina, suffering a similar accident, is also moving in that direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Michigan
Navy Department
Hampton Roadie
South Carolina
Bouilla's Forces Land Near Truxillo Honduras
Washington reports General Bouilla's expedition landed on the northern Honduran coast near Truxillo. Communication between the port and Tegucigalpa is interrupted and the state department is informed by Minister McFreery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouille
Washington
General Bouilla
Honduras
Truxillo
Tegueivalpa
State Department
McFreery
Woods Declared U.S. Senator by Joint Session
Judge John D. Woods was formally declared United States Senator at a joint session of the senate and assembly in Sacramento California. The event occurred on January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
John D. Woods
United States
Senate
Assembly
Former New Jersey Vice Chancellor Meury Pitney Dens Dies
Meury Pitney Dens of New York died from grip today at age eighty five. The former vice chancellor of New Jersey was well known in legal circles for decades.
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Meury
Pitney Dens
New York
Wenry
Tney
New Jersey
Senator Hughes Dies After Prolonged Illness
United States Senator Charles J. Hughes Jr. Democrat died this afternoon in Denver Colorado after a protracted illness. He was nearly 58 years old. Hughes had served as a senator from Colorado. The death ends a long political career marked by national service.
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Muches
Denver
Colo
United States
Charles J. Hughes, Jr
Hughes Sue Coeede
Teller
Lumber Firm C. R. Johnson Bankrupt in Virginia
The C. R. Johnson Lumber Company, active in Virginia and the Carolinas, is forced into voluntary bankruptcy with a receivership after an involuntary filing by its head C. R. Johnson. Liabilities total 15 549 while assets are 70 250.
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Norfolk, Va
C. R. Johnson Lumber Company
Virginia
North
South Carolina
C. R. Johnson
Four Men Missing After City Chamber Fire in Cincinnati
A blaze in the chamber of commerce building left four men unaccounted for and caused about 1,000,000 dollars in damage. About a score were injured, including a dozen firemen. The Business Men's Club and the Louisville and Nashville railroad offices were destroyed. Authorities believe losses are fully insured.
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Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Business Men's Club
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Reapportionment Bill Reported in Washington
The Crumpacker bill fixes the U S House membership at 428 excluding Arizona and R E Crumpacker is noted for proposing the measure. The report states January 11 as the date of the report from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Arizona
Census committee reports favorable action in house
The census committee reported favorably to the house with a unanimous vote. The action concerns present numbers to be sold and will be brought up in the house at the earliest opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Tammany Opposed 10 Shepard for Senator
In New York on January 11 Tammany leaders opposed Edward M Shepard as successor to Chauncey M Depew for the U S Senate. Mayor Gaynor urged Shepard. Murphy spoke for Tammany, and John H McCooey of Brooklyn endorsed Shepard but later said the organization is against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Tammany Kiall
Charles F. Murphy
Edward M. Shepard
Brooklyn
Chauncey M. Depew
Gaynor
Murphy
Tammany
Shepard
Grand Central Station
John H. McCooey
May Be Delay in Taking Up Virginia Debt Case
The Virginia debt case before the U S Supreme Court is set for January 16 but likely will not be argued until after the next week or possibly the following week. Just as usual, other cases on the same day may be heard first, delaying the debt case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Supreme Court
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Senators Spar Over Ocean Subsidy and Tariff Commission
Washington January 11 Senate speeches included Gallinger backing an ocean mail subsidy to South American ports with no vote taken and Newland urging a permanent tariff commission with full powers. The House spent most of its session debating the Moon bill to codify judiciary laws, adjournment occurring during consideration.
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Washington
Senate
Gallinger
South America
Newland
Inheritance Tax Expected on Stephen Elkins Estate
Wheeling W V January 11 The estate of the late Stephen B Elkins is expected to pay nearly 600000 in inheritance tax to the state treasury The estate totals 20000000 with the widows and orphans clause exemption leaving 19915000 subject to taxation.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Stephen B. Elkins
Six Probable Dead In Cincinnati Chamber Fire
The missing and probable dead from last night's chamber of commerce fire have risen to six. George Hayman of the Cincinnati Enquirer entered the building before the roof collapsed and has not been found. Rescue crews fear it may take days to reach any buried bodies.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
George Hayman
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Roanoke Masons Plan Fireproof 4-Story Home
Lakeland Lodge of Masons in Roanoke announces a new home on a large Roanoke lot. The building will cost 45000 dollars, be four stories high, and fireproof throughout. Special dispatch dated January 11 reports the decision.
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Roanoke
Lakeland Lodge of Masons
Paul Jones Rams Stewart in Channel Mock Battle
The torpedo boat destroyer Paul Jones collided with her sister ship Stewart in a channel exercise. The Stewart’s bow was nearly severed but watertight compartments prevented sinking.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Paul Jones
Stewart
Appointment May Not Prove an Empty Honor
Friends of a young man express belief the prestige of his appointment will secure him a long Senate career, though skeptics question whether the honor reflects real potential or merely symbolic advantage. The article weighs the lasting value of the appointment against future ambition and political readiness.
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Senate
Appointment of Davis Elkins Jr. Spurs WV Republican Senate Hope
The West Virginia political circle sees Davis Elkins Jr. as a future Senate contender after Governor Glasscock named him to fill a temporary vacancy. Friends claim the appointment elevates his leadership path, boosts patronage influence, and positions him as the logical 1913 senator candidate once Stephen G. Elkins’ term ends.
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Washington
Davis Elkins
Glasscocko
Senate
Elkins
Stephen G. Elkins
Elking
Stephen B. Elkins Deal
Scott
Leavis Eikins
Sen
West Virginia
Glasscock
Davis Elking
Republlican
Stephen B. Elkins
Railway Officials Gather for North American Agents Convention
Tampa Florida January 11 More than one hundred prominent railway officials from the United States Canada and Mexico attend the National Association of Railway Agents annual four day convention here today. Many are accompanied by their families and entertainment events have been arranged for the visitors.
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Tampa
Fla
United States
Canada
Mexico
National Association of Railway Agents
Apple King Frederick Wellhouse Dies in Leavenworth
Frederick Wellhouse known as the Apple King and once hailed as the world’s greatest apple grower died in Leavenworth Kansas at age eighty two. He produced 80009 bushels in 1890 with 200 cars used to thin the fruit and came from Wayne County Ohio to Kansas in 1850.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Frederick Wellhouse
Wellhouse
Wayne County
Kansas
On Trial for Wife Murder in New Jersey Case
Jersey City reports Richard O'Leary is on trial for the August murder of his wife in their Kearny home. He allegedly struck her with a flatiron during a quarrel and the woman died the following day in a Newark hospital.
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Jersey City
N. J
Richard O'Leary
Kearny
O'Leary
Newark
Police seize anarchists in Munich raid
Police in Munich Bavaria arrested twenty three alleged anarchists during a raid. Officers reported confiscated items and evidence they described as incriminating while detaining suspects in the January 11 operation.
Three Entombed in Tarentum Mine Incident
Pittsburg January 11 Two miners and a driver were entombed in the Tarentum mine while pulling pillars when the accident occurred.
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Pittsburg
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