Jury Picked for New Haven Directors Case Trial
New York October 15. A twelve member jury was selected to try William Rockefeller Lewis Cass Ledyard Edward Robbins and eight other directors of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad on charges of conspiring to monopolize New England transport. The panel came from about 250 salesmen examined over three days. The jury will hear opening from government counsel R L Batts after adjournment. The defense seeks dismissal of the indictment. Jurors include Stephen D Hirschman Max Hartman Albert Weldon Thomas Pell Frank Douglass Fred Benny James Carton Joel Krous Peter Wagner C A Flint Henry Dater and Alfred L Grace.
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New York
William Rockefeller
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Edward Lt. Robbins
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New England
R. L. Batts
Jury To Try New Haven Directors
A jury will hear the case against multiple New Haven directors including Steven D. Hirschman real estate dealer Max Hartman commission merchant Albert E. Weldon glass dealer and Thomas N. Pell insurance broker Frank S. Douglass manufacturer Fred C. Benny manufacturer James H. Carton business manager Joel Krous real estate dealer Peter Wagner builder C A Flint salesman Harry C Dater real estate deal and Alfred L. Grace electrician.
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Thomas D. Thacher
James H. Carton
Joel Krous
Peter Wagner
C. A. Flint
Henry C. Dater
Alfred L. Grace
New Haven
Steven D. Hirschman
Max Hartman
Mer
Fred C. Benny
Harry C. Dater
Jury Selections Hampered by Sherman Law Objections
The jury pool faced heavy challenges as many potential jurors were eliminated or disqualified. Objections to the Sherman anti trust law hindered acceptance of about a dozen jurors who might have been suitable. Harvey B Fisk urged the rule of reason while others questioned New Haven’s alleged unlawful combination. William Rockefeller watched proceedings closely as counsel debated the remaining talesmen.
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Harvey B. Fisk
New York
Harvey Fisk & Co
New Haven
de Lancey Nicol
Talesman
New England
Duke of Orleans Demands Return of Bulgarian Jewels
In a letter dated Paris October 15 the Duke of Orleans asks King Ferdinand of Bulgaria to reclaim Bulgarian order jewels given to him. He cites Bulgaria’s wartime stance and France as reasons, warns that his name will be struck from the Holy Spirit chapter if he takes up arms against France.
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Paris
Duke
Oleans
Ferdinand of
Bulgaria
France
Belgium
Chapter of
Knights of the Holy Spirit
Order of the Holy Spirit
Bulgarian shift after Russian retreat blamed on German agents
Paris dispatch cites A de Panafieu saying Bulgarian sentiment against the allies grew after the Russian retreat. He notes King Ferdinand’s pro Germany stance, the Duke of Mecklenburg visit, and that Bulgarians focus on Macedonia and fear punishment if deceived. Potential revolution seen unlikely for a month.
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Paris
A. de Panafieu
Sofia
Piraeus
Duke of Mecklenburg
Ferdinand
Germany
Macedonia
Vrna
Burgas
Aberdeens Tour Park Systems Visit Boston Officials
Lord and Lady Aberdeen toured the metropolitan park system and city playgrounds as guests of William B. de las Casas and Charles Gibson. They observed the extensive breathing spaces for women and children, praising Greater Boston's green spaces and child welfare efforts.
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Lord
Lady Aberdeen
Metropolitan Park System
City Park and Recreation
William B. de Las Casas
Metropolitan Park Commission
Charles Gibson
City Playground Department
Greater
Boston
Aberdeen visit highlights charity work and Ireland plans
The marquis and marchioness accompanied by a party toured Boston landmarks with children at a local clinic. They met at Forsyth Dental Infirmary with 64 children and Dr. Timothy J. Leary, toured the facilities, and Lady Aberdeen sought literature for a Dublin project. They spoke at a luncheon with the New England Women's Press Association and head to Toronto then the Panama-Pacific Exposition.
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Columbus Avenue
England
Ireland
Metropolitan Parkways
Charles River Basin
Fresh Pond Parkway
Speedway
Cambridge
Longfellow Home
James Russell Lowell
Soldiers Field
Larz Anderson Bridge
Stadium
Widener Memorial Library
Harvard Yard
Lord and Lady Aberdeen
Forsyth Dental Infirmary
Board of Trustees
Timothy J. Leary
Suffol County
Lady Aberdeen
Dublin
Lord Aberdeen
New England Women's Press Association
Hotel
Somerset
Toronto
Canada
Congress of Women
Fair Management
Gardner to Address Shoe Men at National Defence Night
Boston Boot and Shoe Club hosts National Defence Night at Hotel Somerset on Wednesday evening October 20 to open its 1915-16 season. Speaker will be Hon. Augustus P. Gardner with Brigadier General E Leroy Sweetser and Colonel W E Sweetser among guests.
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National Defence
Boston Boot and Shoe Club
Hotel Somerset
Augustus P. Gardner
E. Leroy Sweetser
W. E. Sweetser
6Th Regiment
Public Service Commission seeks injunction over ticker service
The Massachusetts Public Service Commission filed in the Supreme Judicial Court a petition for a temporary injunction against Western Union and United Telegraph to compel ticker service for Calvin H. Foster pending a hearing on their appeal. The matter will be heard on Oct. 19.
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Massachusetts Public Service Commission
Supreme Judicial Court
Western Union
United Telegram Companies
Calvin H. Foster
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Hunt
Albert E. Weldon
Thomas N. Pell
Frank S. Douglass
Frederick H. Bennett
Massachusetts
Road
Nicoll
Rockefeller
City Hall Ave
Was
Posner
Niles
Greater Boston
America
Young Men’s
Jed
Cor. School
Prairie
School Street
Posner’s
Dinehbs
Duke of Orleans
Russia
Aberdeens Tour Park Systems
Cambridge and Forsyth Dental
Cong. Gardner
Serbia
London
Hart Schafnfner
Hart Schaftner
Mars
Hart Schaffner & Marx Good Clothes Makers
Varsity
Continental Clothing House
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Washington St
Cor. Boylston St
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