Moody Starts Operations to Smash Paper Trust
Attorney General Moody announced the start of action in St. Paul Minnesota against the General Paper Company of Wisconsin known as the paper trust. He alleges the group of 24 companies controls the paper business and has raised prices by about 50 percent without justification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Moody
St. Paul
Minnesota
General Paper Company of
Wisconsin
Paper Trust
Tucker Trial Opens Monday in Weston Murder Case
Charlies L Tucker stands accused of murdering Mabel Page of Weston. The trial begins Monday with judges and the lawyers set to handle the case as listed in court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies L. Tucker
Mabel Page
Weston
Rain Warmer Forecast for Boston Area
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for rain on Wednesday and a warmer trend. Per the bulletin, expect showers, easing cool, and temperatures edging higher through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston and Vicinity
Charges Published Lying and Immorality Against Bishop Talbot
Dec 27 report outlines presentment accusing Right Rev Ethelbert Talbot bishop of central Pennsylvania of conduct unbecoming a bishop. The case centers on Dr Irvine’s deposition of a Philadelphia priest and a dispute over Mrs Elliott of Huntingdon, with canonical law denying remarriage grounds and implications of Mrs Elliott wearing purple during bishop visits. Trial sought under Canon 9 Title 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Talbot
Pennsylvania
Protestant Episcopal Church
Protestant Episcopal Diocese
Central Pennsylvania
Ingraham W. Irvine
Philadelphia
Ethelbert Talbot
Ss. T. D
LL. D
United States of America
General Convention
Dr. Irvine
Huntingdon
Penn
Bishop Talbot
St. Paul's Parish
Alexander Elliott
Irvine
Elliott
Coolidge
Mr. Elliott
Huntington
Noble
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Mrs. Elliot
Huntingdon, Penn
Panics on New York Ferries Amid Dense Atlantic Fog
Dense fog across the Atlantic seaboard disrupted shipping and caused ferry collisions in New York, with panics on ferries and widespread weather turmoil. The nation faced blizzards in Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, deep cold in Nebraska and Minnesota, and a powerful storm advancing from the Mississippi Valley with rain, snow and sleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Seaboard
Missouri
Iowa
Illinois
Nebraska
Minnesota
Mississippi Valley
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Milwaukee
New York
Boston
33 May Be Lost On Steamer Drumelzier
New York dispatch reports the British steamer Drumelzier stranded on Fire Island bar with Captain Nicholson and 32 crew feared lost as a southeast gale and dense fog hinder rescue. The ship lies in heavy surf, life savers cannot reach her, and the cargo is valued about $600,000.
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New York
Nicholson
Hiss
Drumelzier
Fire Island Bar
Attorney General moves to block paper industry cartel
The Attorney General announced that Frank B. Kellogg and James M. Beck investigated claims of a restraint of trade by paper manufacturers. They report the facts justify filing a petition to enjoin General Paper Company of Wisconsin and 24 related firms across Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan. The petition was filed in the U.S. District Court at St. Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Department
Frank B. Kellogg
St. Paul, Minn
James M. Beck
New York
General Paper Company
Wisconsin
Department of Justice Concurs. the Attorney-General Today
Minnesota
Michigan
United States District Court
St. Paul
24 Companies Form West of Mississippi Paper Trust
In St Paul 24 General Paper Company firms, organized in 1900 with $100 000 capital, are accused of monopolizing paper supply west of the Mississippi and in Michigan. Newspapers allege price hikes 50 percent while costs stagnate, prompting publishers to seek Moody’s suit to dissolve the trust.
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General Paper Company
Capital
ST. Paul, Minn
United States
Moody
Mississippi River
Michigan
Wisconsin
Death by own action at Ferry Station in Boston
William P. Winn, retired provision dealer and former Winn brothers partner, died by suicide at the Lynn and Revere Ferry terminal on Atlantic Avenue. He shot himself in the right temple after purchasing a 38 caliber revolver and cartridges. He lingered until police and ambulance arrived. Winn, married and recently retired due to failing health, had been active in East Boston with wagon deliveries. His brother Alonzo Winn lives nearby.
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William P. Winn
Winn Brothers
Winthrop Express
Collins Street
Boston
Lynn & Revere Beach
Atlantic Avenue
Winn
North Street
Ferry House
Foley, Ives
Cordiner
Division 2
Boston Express Crashes in Fog Fatal for Conductor Howland
In Stamford Connecticut a westbound Boston express crashed into a westbound accommodation train near the depot. Conductor George Howland of Mount Vernon New York was crushed to death between the rear cars while signaling the engineer to back to a spur track. The foggy conditions concealed signals and the express struck at about half speed, derailing the rear coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Howland
Father John's Medicine Cures Colds and Throat Troubles
After yesterday’s storm many suffer wet feet and now colds and sore throats are common. Father John’s Medicine promises to cure colds and throat and lung troubles or your money back. Fifty years in use.
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Father John
Throats Are Dangerous Lung Kufo Soothes Sore Throats
A new remedy from Lung Kufo claims to soothe and heal sore throats. The product advertises rapid relief and relief from irritation, targeting common throat discomfort with a simple daily regimen.
Fear Another Lawson Raid On Wall Street
Rumor said to be spreading on Wall Street that Thomas W. Lawson may launch another stock market attack before year end. Financial institutions fear a devaluation tactic to improve year end asset statements. Lawson dodges by saying he would rather keep Wall Street guessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Thomas W. Lawson
Lawson
Mr. Lawson
Stevedore Struck by Falling Iron in Cambria Hold
John Houlihan a 42 year old married man working in the hold of the steam ship Cambria at Pier 6 East Boston was struck on the head by falling iron yesterday sustaining a severe scalp wound. He lives at 2 Centre Place Charlestown.
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Cambria
Pier 6
East Boston
John Houlihan
Centre Place
Charlestown
Tucker Indictment in Middlesex for Murder at Weston
Commonwealth of Massachusetts accuses Charles L Tucker of feloniously stabbing Mabel Page to death in Weston on March 31, 1904. The Cambridge Superior Court convened for the June term with grand jurors returning a true bill. District Attorney George A. Sanderson leads the prosecution. William F Stratton presides as foreman.
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Cambridge
County of
Middlesex
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Charles L. Tucker
Weston
Mabel Page
Commonwealth
William F. Stratton
Tucker's Trial Set for Murder Case in East Cambridge
Charles L. Tucker will face a murder accusation at the Superior Court in East Cambridge for the Weston killing of Mabel Page. Sheriff Fairbairn warns spectators will be admitted on a first come, first served basis once seating is filled, with hundreds of jurors drawn and twelve to decide the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Tucker
Mabel Page
Weston
East Cambridge
Sheriff Fairbairn
White
Tucker
Talesmen List Shows Ashland to Burlington Names
A long roster lists residents and occupations from Ashland to Cambridge and beyond. Entries include dry goods dealers carpenters clerks clergymen fruit dealers undertakers farmers and others with street addresses and professions. The list continues on Page 5 in the third column.
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Ashland
Augustus ‘A. Coburn
Charles O. Métcalf
Arlington
Nathan “L. Chaffin
Clarence E. Johnson
Ashby
Edwin A. Hubbard
Acton
Samuel R. Burroughs
Ayer
Howard M. Beverly
Thomas IF. Ryan
Bedford—Willam
Hartford
Windégar Street
J. Edwin Price
Thorndike Street
Charles G. Mulhaven
Hunting Street
Edward H. Whitney
Magazine Street
Thomas Conroy
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Esas
Big “Paper Trust
Atlantic
East Cambridge Court
Oye
Chas L. Tuner
Saitygen H.C. Fparher
N. York
Lan Ae
W. H. Moody
George A. Sanderson
James H. Vahey
Charles H. Innes
Vahey & Innes
Herbert Parker
Wil
Edgar L. Sherman
G. O. Sheldon
Talesmen
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