Combination and conspiracy in restraint of trade case
In Wilmington Delaware on September 2 special referee William G Mahaffey began hearing evidence in the government suit against the powder trust led by Du Pont de Nemours Company of Delaware. About thirty powder concerns alleged to be controlled by Du Pont face an indictment noted as one of the government’s largest corporate actions with capitalization over 50 million dollars.
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Wilmington
Del
William G. Mahaffey
Gray
United States Circuit Court of
District of Delaware
Powder Trust
D. E. I du Pont de Nemours Company
Delaware
Delaware Corporation
Powder trust suit targets Du Pont powder firms under antitrust law
A government suit against Standard Oil of New Jersey pursues restraining orders against about thirty powder companies led by the Du Pont de Nemours Company. It claims a 1873 association aimed to eliminate competition among gunpowder and explosive makers, with California Powder Works, Sycamore Manufacturing, and Lake Superior Powder originally excluded but later joining the restraint. After preliminary hearings, the case will move to New York for evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Powder Trust
du Pont de Nemours Company
Shernen
United States
California Powder Works
Sycamore Manufacturing Company
Lake Superior Powder Company
New York
Weather Drought Ends With Wide Rainfall Spread
Rain began in the Middle West with a broad downpour reaching Chicago and St. Louis areas. Telegraph companies report the shower as general, ending a long drought since August 12 and July 21.
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Middle West
Chicago
Ratin
St. Louis
Water shortage shuts coke ovens near Morgantown
In Morgantown West Virginia on September 22 the coke ovens in the Deckers Creek Valley suspended operations due to water scarcity leaving about 1000 men idle. Forest fires blaze in the Cheat mountains causing severe damage in the central area.
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Deckers Creek Valley
Morgantown
W. Va
Deckers Creek
Cheat Mountains
Fall Millinery Opening At Bluefield Mercantile
Bluefield Mercantile hosts a fall millinery opening with new hat styles on display today inviting shoppers to attend and view the latest creations from local makers.
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Bluefield Mercantile
Taft Campaign Opens in Cincinnati with Three Addresses
William H Taft leads a final Cincinnati stop with three speeches at Music Hall as torch parades greet him. The crowd fills the arena while Taft argues Bryan’s record of failures and criticizes Democratic platform planks on court contempt and judicial policy. Bryan counters with attacks on House rules and the Cannon influence.
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Cincinnati
William H. Taft
West
Indianapolis
Columbus
Hamilton
Buckeye
National League of Republican
Music Hall
Taft
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
John Hays Hammond
League
John Wesley Hill
Metropolitan Temple
New York
Job Hedges
House of Representatives
Republican Party
Cannon
Bryan Upsets Roosevelt With Demands Amid Campaign Turbulence
In Detroit on September 22 1908 W J Bryan sent a telegram to President Roosevelt demanding proof Gov Haskell of Oklahoma a Democratic treasurer ever linked to Standard Oil The reply did not come by nightfall Bryan spoke to thousands in Ann Arbor attacking Taft on the injunction and bank deposit issues and urging party unity under a warning tone about the president naming a successor.
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Detroit
Mich
W. J. Uryan
Roosevelt
Gov. Haskell
Oklahoma
Democratic National Committee
Standard Oil Co
Bryan
Ann Arbor
Cook House
Taft
Star of Bengal sinks on Coronation Island
A cable dispatch confirms the Star of Bengal was total lost near Coronation Island with 110 drowned and 27 saved. Nine of the deceased were white. The report comes from Beattle Washington dated September 2. Toronto reports the American Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents holds its 53rd convention in the city with George T. Bell of Grand Trunk Railway set to become president, first Canadian to hold the post.
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Toronto
Parisian Meat Supply Records Heavy Horse Slaughters
Paris veterinary department reports 61,803 horses and 1,190 donkeys slaughtered last year for distribution among 700 horse flesh retailers in Paris and its suburbs.
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Paris
Paris Canitary Veterinary Department
Behind every bottle of Blue Ribbon Vanilla and extracts
A short note highlights eleven years of growing popularity for Blue Ribbon Vanilla and other extracts as a staple in kitchens and pantries.
Noted opening of Bluefield Mercantile with winter millinery
The Bluefield Mercantile opens today featuring a beautiful display of fall and winter millinery. Shoppers are urged not to miss the event as new hats and accessories go on sale.
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Bluefield Mercantile
Drink Fl Perfectas Mineral Water for care at all cases
A fragment notes using drink Fl Perfectas Mineral Water for care in all cases with an unclear date or context. The text centers on a recommended remedy or product usage and lacks additional identifying details.
West Virginia Republicans nominate Glasscock for governor
The Charleston committee and Lincoln vote ended with W. K. Glasscock of Morgantown chosen as the Republican nominee for governor to fill the vacancy created by C. W. Bish er's resignation. Arnold Scherr's Lincoln ticket demands were deemed unreasonable and negotiations broke off.
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Daily Telegraph
Charleston
Republican Sqite Central Committee
Lion
W. K. Glasecock
Morgantown
West Virginia
C. W. Bwisher
Hion
Arnold
Scherr
Glasscock
Bliy
French Cruiser Latouche Tréville Turret Explosion Kills 13
During a gunnery drill at Toulon the Latouche Tréville suffered a catastrophic turret explosion. The after turret was wrecked and thirteen crewmen were killed outright. Several others were seriously injured as fragments and debris hurled into the sea. The incident prompts an official inquiry into the disaster and its causes.
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Toulon
France
Latouche Tregille
Serl
Turret Explosion Onboard Drill Causes Horrific Casualties
Witnesses described a sudden turret blast during a drill that killed and maimed sailors as dismembered bodies and shattered limbs were hurled across the deck. The scene left many dead or gravely wounded amid debris and a massive hole in the vessel.
International Law Association Opens Annual Session in Budapest
Delegates from many countries gathered in Budapest for the annual session of the International Law Association. Topics include international arbitration, workmen's compensation, extradition treaties, bills of exchange unification, double taxation, territorial waters, divorce jurisdiction, and road traffic regulation.
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Budapest
International Law Association
Ancient fraternal grand senate opens annual session in Cincinnati
Escentes in Annual Session, Cincinnati Ohio. the supreme senate of the Ancient Fascnic Order began its annual session today with delegates gathering to discuss order affairs and rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Supreme Senate of the Ancient Fascnic Order
President Roosevelt Returns From Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt arrived in Washington at 5 55 PM aboard a special train from Oyster Bay. He appeared well and greeted officials with a broad smile and hearty handshakes as cabinet members and others welcomed the party at the station.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Oyeter Bay
King Peter of Bervin to Visit European Capitals
It is stated that King Peter of Bervin will visit England next summer. He plans a tour of capitals including St. Petersburg and Paris, confident in the security of his position.
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London
Peter of
Bervin
England
St. Petersburg
Paris
Veterans reunion in Helena led by Major General Fuse
In Helena Montana on September 22 the Northwest Division United States Veterans held its seventh reunion with Major General Paul A Fuse presiding. Local officials and veterans attended the gathering in city venues to discuss to memorial activities and postwar programs.
Views Change With Changes of the Moon and Party Fight
In Charleston West Virginia 1500 Republicans fill Convention Hall as Charles W Swisher withdraws as governor nominee and pledges support. General Grosvenor criticizes William Jennings Bryan while urging unity to back Taft. The event opens amid lingering factional divides and a national appeal. A local millinery opening at Bluefield Mercantile Co. is advertised.
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Charleston
W. Ve
Swisher
Scherr
Chas. W. Swisher
Charles l. Grosvenor
Ohio
J. C. Burrows
Michigan
National Committee
Burrows
Joseph Holt Gaines
Gen. Grosvenor
West Virginia
Taft
Bryan
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AMD
Solici
RSA
BM Vance
Give Dem
Cantie
Union Bank and Trust, Company
Top National Bank OF
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Ban
Characon
Aefity Aid Progress
Tutaversal
L. E. Tierney
Prestina
E. Bolling
W. H. Thomas
Hicks
Edwin Mann
W. C. Pollock
A. Hooper
First National Bank of
Apital
Rock-Holbemy
Burplus
MR. Bryar
Light Guard
Haskell
Bryar
Peortess
Standard
Star of Bengal
Canada
Nas. W
W. I. Jenkins
Princeton Ave
Greenspon Bldg
Bluefield, W. VA
Genasco
the Miller Supply CO
Ladologe I
Republican State Committee
Scott
Lincolnan
Het
Charles W. Dillon
John H. Holt
John J. Howell
W. F. Glasscock
H. H. Moss
Fred O. Blue
Ira Robinson
James L. Caldwell
Thomas L. Fleming
A. @. Young
John A. Campbell
Newton Ogdin
W. F Hite
Fred Pan Grosecup
George Mower
Thomas H. Jacobs
M. H. Wille
Lincoln Party
Lincoln
Ligt
Dillon
Hetzell
Hite
Grosscup
Bowers
Willis
International Lawyers
Escentes
Bronged
Northwest
Grosvenor
Charles W. Swisher
Bluefield Mercantile Co
Samuel L. Matz
the Duvall Music CO
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Elgin
Waltham
Hampden
Ilinois
Henry Rodgin
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