Government faces snag after oil trust ruling
Special from United Press. The Supreme Court in the Standard Oil case declared that combination in restraint of trade must be unreasonable, altering DOJ investigations into nine major trusts including Beef, Steel, Steamship, Paper, Tub, Sugar, and others. Prosecutions may be set back or abandoned as the rule of reason tests the government’s evidence.
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Supreme Court
Standard Oil
Department of Justice
the Beef Trust
Bathtub Trust
Steel Trust
Electric Trust
Coal Trust
Paper Trust
Window Glass Tin Steamship Trust
Sugar Trust
United Press
Washington
Oil Trust
Beef Trust
Steamship Trust
Mad Skipper on Verge of Exhaustion
Raymond Blackmore, a young Essex real estate heir, drifted for days in an open dory after escaping a summer home on Choate Island. Rescued 60 miles east of Boston Light by the Mary B. Cooney, he was near exhaustion from hunger and exposure. Religious officials and authorities coordinated search across the Atlantic as his bizarre voyage ended in harbor.
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United Press
Boston
Atlantic
Cape Cod
Isle of Shoals
Raymond Blackmore
Choate Island
Mary B. Cooney
Boston Light
Blackmore
Theopen Bay
Kent
Naval
Marietta
Gresham
Rebels raid Taft ranch in Lower California stock theft
Washington May 17 The Mexican revolution touched Taft today when insurrectos aided a local ranch owned by Charles P Watt and Dr Ed Edwards in Lower California. The raiders seized 60 horses then demanded $2.00 to return the stock, but fled with the animals after Edwards hesitated.
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Washington
Former Chief Croker Addresses Manufacturers at Convention
New York May 17 Former Chief Edward F. Croker of the New York Department spoke to National Manufacturers at their convention on fire prevention methods. He stated many members controlled sweatshops and suggested improvements. Senator Aldrich was to have addressed about the new currency but his appearance was unconfirmed.
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New York
Edward F. Croker
Croker
United States
Aldrich
Jas Gna
Charles A. Conant
Painter Bent Benway Hurt In Ladder Accident In Fairfield
Arthur J Bent Benway a Fairfield painter and contractor sustained a badly broken leg this morning when his right leg was caught between ladder rungs on a wagon. The ladder rode over a hitching post causing a guillotine effect. ether was needed during treatment at Dr Donaldson s home. He will be confined to his home for a long time.
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Fairfield
Pairfield
Arthur J. Bent ‘Way
Benway
Fairfield Center
Downs Resigns as Medical Examiner in Bridgeport
Dr. F B Downs resigns as Bridgeport medical examiner after arraignments of him and Clayton L Wrisley of Derby on murder related charges. Bail for both raised to 5000. Wrisley jailed for lack of funds. Garlick appointed successor. case to proceed in city court with June 1 arraignment.
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F. B. Downs
Clayton L. Wrisley
Derby
Foster
Stamford
Downs
DeLaney
Redden
Cummings
Peace accord emerges in Mexico as Diaz to resign
Juarez reports renewed armistice with Diaz and Madero near a formal peace signature. Envoy Judge Carbajal says a peace agreement has been reached, awaiting formal signatures by Diaz and Madero. Terms include Diaz’s resignation within three months, insurgent cabinet posts, and ratification of 14 state governors. Despatch from Colonel Steever confirms White House receipt of U P notes.
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United Press
el Paso
Juarez
Mexico
Diaz
Francisco I. Madero
Carbajal
Madero
War Ministry
Gonzales Salez
Cobornacion
Vasquez Gomez
Justice
Vasquez Tagle
County Liquor License Transfer Ruled Illegal by Judge Reed
Judge Reed of the Superior court reverses the county commissioners action allowing John J Burns to transfer a liquor license from 750 to 828 Railroad Avenue citing illegality and abuse of power. The remonstrants, led by West End manufacturers and residents, argued the transfer while the decision in Tobias Burkes move was upheld.
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Gallattione
Reed
Superior Court
John J. Burns
Railroad Avenue
West End
Mary Mohn
Tobias Burke
Mohn
Burke
Automobile Break Delays R. A. Hearing
Hartford May 17 As the result of an automobile accident the aldermanic committee named by the Bridgeport Common Council to appear for the extension of the trolley line in North Bridgeport were delayed and the hearing before the railroad commissioners was delayed to permit their arrival The Common Council wishes the extension to be made by the Connecticut company and has refused to approve the plans of the Danbury Bridgeport company which holds the charter to build a street railway between Bridgeport and Danbury.
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Hartford
Bridgeport Common Council
Bridgeport
Common Council
Connecticut Company
Danbury &Bridgeport Company
Danbury
Boy Run Over on Railroad at South Norwalk
South Norwalk May 17 In an attempt to board a freight train Frank McGregor 17 of Charlestown Mass fell under the car wheels and was badly injured removing to Norwalk Hospital with his left leg severed below the knee contusions to the head and possible liver fracture doctors hold little hope for his recovery McGregor was beating his way home.
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South Norwalk
Frank McGregor
Allen Street
Charlestown
Mass
Norwalk Hospital
McGregor
Mrs Kate Sanford Sheffield to wed in June
The New Haven Union reports that Mrs. Kate Sanford Sheffield, formerly Mrs. George Sheffield Jr., after a recent divorce, is expected to marry in June a prominent Connecticut citizen and politician.
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Kate Sanford Sheffield
The
New Haven Union of
George Sheffield, Jr
Connecticut
Mrs Canfield to Tour Europe and Study French
Mrs Charles Stuart Canfield sails tomorrow on Cunard steamer Saxonia for Europe with Genoa Italy as the first stop. She will study French in Paris at a renowned university and remain abroad through the summer. Attorney Charles Stuart Canfield will join in July, accompanied by her sister Mrs Anna M Hyde of Hartford.
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Charles Stuart Canfield
Cunard Line
Saxonia
Europe
Genoa
Italy
Filibuster to Secure Saxe Office Is Discontinued Today
Hartford May 17 The Senate ended a prolonged talk fest and defeated the Saxe nomination for factory inspector 12 to 20 after Democrats dropped the filibuster. Governor Baldwin had nominated John L. Saxe Democrat Waterbury with McLean Republican Ellington as rival. The 10 day rule governed action but the vote followed a Democratic decision to halt the filibuster.
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Saxe
John L. Saxe
Waterbury
George L. McLean
Ellington
Senate
Baldwin
United Press
Hartford
Platt
Launsbury
Fenn
Brinsmade
Peck
McLean
Connecticut
Mahan
McNeil
Bridgeport
Mitchell
New Haven
Marlowe
Curtiss to Inspect Bridgeport for Factory Move
Glenn H Curtiss plans a visit to Bridgeport within weeks to review factory sites and consider relocating his Hammondsport New York Curtiss aero planes and motors business. Bridgeport advantages include the Aerodrome and supportive Board of Trade led by President Fred Enos, though no decision has been reached yet.
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Glenn H. Curtise
Bridgeport
Hamondsport
N. Y
Curtiss
T— Curtiss
Hammondsport
Fred Enos
Board of Trade
Bishop Nilan to Confirm 1 000 Children Here
Rt Rev John Joseph Nilan of the Hartford diocese will administer confirmation to about 1,000 candidates across four local churches. The schedule runs St Marys 10 am Saturday about 400, St Anthonys 1 2:30 pm Saturday about 90, St Charles 10:30 am Sunday about 300, and St Stephens later Sunday about 300. The bishop advocates abstinence and urges candidates to commit to it.
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John Joseph Nilan
Jef
Hartford
Nilan
St. Mary's Church
St. Anthony's French R. C
Banker M'Kim Dies at 79 in Baltimore
Hollins McKim senior partner of McKim & Company bankers and head of the oldest banking house in the country died today in Baltimore at age 79. The firm is noted for its long history and influence in financial circles. McKim's death marks the end of an era for a venerable banking lineage.
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Baltimore
Hollins McKim
McKim & Company, Bankers
Flushing Cart to Make City a Spotless Town
The city now uses a flushing machine to clean paved streets nightly. The Studebaker flusher, powered by a gasoline engine, sprays water with the same force from start to finish. Bridges and Water Street were cleaned last night, showing a bright appearance today. more streets will receive their first real scouring tonight.
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Studebaker
Main Street
Dee
Stolen Bicycle Notice From Farmer Building Rear
Stolen statement identifies a Berkshire bicycle taken from behind the Farmer Building. A Tuesday return is urged with no questions asked. Also rental notices list House No 20 North Ave extension and two other properties on Howard Avenue near Mapplewood. Inquiries to F W Pierce and 25 North Ave extension.
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F. Pra
North Ave
F. W. Pierce
Howard Avenue
Mapplewood
Col Heft Vic Resident of Denver Laramie and Northwestern Railroad
Bridgeport financier and railroad expert to round out useful career by important development work in the West. Few railroad taps a fertile country.
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Col. Heft Vic
Denver, Laramie
Bridgeport
West Few
Col Nathan H Heft to Lead Electric Mine Lighting Project
Col Nathan H Heft accepts vice presidency and directorship with Denver, Laramie & Northwestern to install electric lighting in Elk Mountain coal mines. The plan uses mine waste fuel to generate electricity for drilling, lifts, and mine transport. Electric locomotives and cars will replace mules, with safety against coal damp and explosions emphasized. Continues on page 4.
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Nathan H. Heft
Denver
Laramie & Northwestern
Elk Mountain
Wyoming
Helt
Col. Heft
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James H. Emmons
William Astrete
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Steever
White House
R. A
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Ball Room
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Atp
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Port Jefferson
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S. Neuvensky
Conn
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Elmwood Avenue
Laurel Avenue
Edward 8S
Hotchkiss
H. J. Hannon
Harrar Avenue
James Street
National Cash Register
Dayton
Lot of Nations
Daniel P. Keane
Oak Street
Bridgeporter
Cxlt
Milford
Sanford
Atp Clancy's
Poli
Fairfield Ave
Sterlingale
Park City
M. A. Norton
Highland Street
Bormmos & Biltz
Pratt's
Peter Hron
Stratford Ave
Standard Art Store
Main St
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M. Schaefer
Weiner
M. McPadden
Trent
Woodmont
Inoquire
Harler
Gibbs
Bethel
Ributa
Thomas Forsyth
Ris
Main
Congress St
Noble Avenue
Warner Bus
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Washington Avenue
Farme
National Cast Register
P.O
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Sitio
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Arcade
Rie Ta
James eCormick
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