Harvester Trust ousted in Missouri with $50000 fine
Missouri Supreme Court issues a writ of ouster against International Harvester Company and fines the corporation $30000 for violating Missouri antitrust laws. The decision follows a long-filed case alleging the New Jersey parent controlled standards in harvester machinery. Missouri cites its earlier action against the Standard Oil Trust as context for pursuing restraint of trade cases.
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United Press
Jefferson City
Missouri Supreme Court
International Harvester Company
Missouri
Oil Trust
Special Commission
Bruce
Gover
International Harvester Company of
New Jersey
Department of Justice
Standard Oil Trust
Manslaughter case against ex medical examiner downs nolled
Judge Shumway nolled manslaughter charges against ex Medical Examiner F. B. Downs of this city and Clayton Risley of Derby. Prosecution claimed an operation led to Mrs Risley’s death, Downs maintained innocence, saying she took drugs. State counsel stated the evidence did not warrant conviction, leading to a nol Prosequi in the Superior Court after extensive medical testimony and official discussion.
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Medigal
Shumway
F. B. Downs
Clayton Risley
Derby
Superior Court
Critindt
Downe
Teason
Warner
Nolle
New Haven
Mix
Downs
Tey
Prosecutor Banks to Present Sheeple Chase Case in Jury Trial
In Bridgeport, Capt Paul Boyton, Eugene McCann, Michael Murray, and Daniel Quilty face criminal charges in common pleas court for conducting secular business on Sunday. Prosecutor Banks plans to send the case to a jury, with Boyton and Murray first alleged to be tried. Attorneys Chamberlain Klein and Co Coughlin represent the accused as the court overruled a demurrer and imposed a $5 fine in city court.
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The
Capes
Paul Boyton
Eugene McCann
Bridgeport
Michael Murray
Daniel Quilty
Court of Common Pleas
Promoutor
Banks
Boyton
Murray
John C. Chamberlain
Capt
Jacob B. Klein
McCann
Pullman to Be City Attorney
Mayor Wilson held his first full day in office with a steady stream of callers. He announced new mayoral hours from 11 to 1 and said no appointments would be made before 1. Amid rumors, names like John W. B. Bordman and John S. Pullman were floated for city attorney as staff changes loom before January 1 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Governor Doney faced a streetcar fare dispute, saying he will pursue action.
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Wilson
Uch
Nuce
John W. B. Wil- Bordman
John
Pullman
Wilson Ek
J. A. Couran
Kenny
Courto Bridgeport
Bat
Couraga
Rious
Mixed Rules at Bridgeport Education Board Inquiry
Miss Margaret Mooney a Lincoln school teacher raises questions about deductions in pay for absences in May and June 1911 due to deaths in family. She cites unequal treatment when a sister-in-law death was paid while a brother-in-law or aunt and uncle were not. She asks the Board to reconsider deductions and notes new rules may affect such cases.
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Board of Education
Margaret Mooney
Lincoln School
Bridgeport
City of
Finance Committee
An Ban Ole
John J. Cullinan
Prince Regent Urged to Abdicate by Foreign Dignitaries
Pekin reports say most diplomats representing China in major capitals urge the Prince Regent to abdicate to prevent bloodshed. Manchu loyalists with Wu Ting Fang call for safety of the Manchu clan. Yuan Shi Kai, leading 20,000 troops listed as advisor, may deploy them to defend the royal household if abdication is decided.
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United Press
Pekin
China
Wu Ting Fang
Washington
Yuan Shi Kai
PLAN JOINT ATTACK ON NANKIN BY REVOLUTIONARY FLEET
Shanghai reports say Yuan Shi Kai's group loses support as 13 imperial fleet warships join rebels and threaten Nanking. Rebels aim to strike from river and land, with looting, terror, and rising piracy spreading across major towns. Amoy rebels fear a massacre of Manchus amid reports of wells poisoned.
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Shanghai
Yuan Shi Kai
China
National Assembly
Nankin
Jayeest
Yangtse
1 Rs
Chane Chow Fu
Amoy
Hong Kong
Taoti Chang
Bridgeport High School Alumni Banquet Plans Forming
Dr W Arthur LeField of Bridgeport High School class of 1900 is named chairman of the arrangements for the Bridgeport High School Alumni Association banquet now forming. Other banquet committee members include Mrs Charles Armstrong Mrs D R Beebe Ex Mayor EB Buckingham Attorney William Devitt Alex Robinson Jered Cohn Miss Susan Andrews and George Hughes with Davenport as president.
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W.arthur LeField
Bridgeport High School Alumni Association
Wilee E. Davenport
Dr. LaField
Charles Armstrong
D. R. Beebe
EB. T. Buckingham
William Devitt
Alex Robinson
Jered Cohn
Susan Andrews
George Hughes
Wedding Tragedy as Bride and Groom Die in Gas Poisoning
Chicago reports at the hour of their wedding Stella Gera 21 and Frank Micek 22 died by gas asphyxiation in their home. The bodies were carried to the morgue across from the church where the ceremony would have taken place while a wedding march played. A license was issued today to Raymond Sheriden 22 and Milas Alice Cockayne, daughter of Charles Cockayne, of this city.
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United Press
Chicago
Stella Gera
Frank Micek
Miss Gera
Micek
Raymond Sheriden
Milas Alice Cockayne
Charles Cockayne
Pulitzer Endows School to Train Newspaper Men
The will of Joseph Pulitzer authorizes a Columbia University journalism school with a $2 million endowment, plus funds to Harvard if not successful, gifts to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Philharmonic Society, and annual prizes for journalism, literature, and drama. Trustees include George L. Rives and Justice Harrington Putnam. ownership of the New York World and St. Louis Post-Dispatch remains with his three sons.
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New York
Joseph Pulitzer
New York World
George L. Rives
Columbia University
Harrington Putnam
Supreme Court of
Kings County
Frederick N. Judson
St. Louis
Mr. Pulitzer
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Herbert
Ralph
Joseph
Newsper
Bar Harbor
Harvard
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Pulitzer
Philharmonic Society of
Jabez Dunnham
Ninth Street
Central Park
Jomas Jefferson
New York City
Children’s Aid Society
School of Journalism
Europe
Court Upheld Long and Short Haul Clause in Commerce Case
The U S Court declared the long and short haul clause constitutional in the Spokane rate case. The decision limits the Interstate Commerce Commission’s power to set maximum rate levels and sided with preserving the clause while enjoining the Commission from enforcing inter-mountain rate reductions pending final determination.
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United Press
Washington
United States Commerce Court
Spokane
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wall Street Opens Steady Then Weakness In Midday Trading
New York November 14 Opening shows steady gains of 1/8 to 3/8 for many active stocks with professional trading. By late forenoon prices hover under yesterday's finals. Government bonds steady, other bonds irregular. At noon, market sentiment turns weak after irregular movements, with notable concessions emerging.
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United Press
New York
Teamsters oppose Ashton threat in New York strike
New York, Nov. 14. William H. Ashton leader of the striking street cleaners union faces opposition from the Teamsters International Union as he threatens 20,000 to back a war on Mayor Gaynor. Many teamsters stand against sympathy strikes. cold weather prompts some strikers to want to return to work while Gaynor and Commissioner Edwards push on with hiring under police protection.
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United Press
New York
William H. Ashton
Gaynor
International Union
Ashton
Edwards
Edwards l Ted
Sayer Bien Sara Fee
Jayer
Farewell Mass in Archbishop Farley Honor in New York
A farewell mass for Archbishop Farley and Cardinal-designate Falconio drew about 8,000 schoolchildren and thousands more to the cathedral in New York. The children led processions with American and papal colors and sang as prelates entered. The clergy blessed the crowd at the pier after the service and as the party departed for Hoboken.
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New York
Farley
Rome
Kron ‘Prinzess
Cecelie
Au City
Diomede Falconio
Archbishopric House
Falconio
Pitival
Santa Fe
Cleveland
Cardinal
North River
Rosedale
Governor Baldwin names Connecticut delegates to rivers and harbors congress
Hartford Nov 14 Governor Baldwin appointed W H Cadwell of New Britain Oliver Gilder sleeve of Portland and Herbert C Warren of New Haven to the Connecticut delegation for the rivers and harbors congress to be held in Washington D C from December 6 to 8
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Hartford
Baldwin
W. H. Cadwell
New Britain
Oliver Gildersleeve
Portland
Herbert C. Warren
New Haven
Connecticut
Washington, D. C
Phelan to Succeed Wilson as Coroner
Former Secretary of State John A. Phelan of Bridgeport will be nominated to succeed Mayor Clifford B. Wilson as coroner. State's Attorney Stiles will present the nomination. judges may confirm or reject. Wilson will resign soon to devote full time to city duties.
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John A. Phelan
Bridgeport
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Clifford B. Wilson
Phelans
Stiles
Superior Court
A It
Wilson
Judson
Phelan
W. Son
Charles A. Doten
el Peck
United States
Hage
Fairfield
N Ofes
Robert G. Deforest
Teather
Wilsam
Eloped Couple Arrested Amid Paterson Elopement Scandal
In Paterson New Jersey Mrs Emella Boettge 35 and Adolph Hollander were arrested in Bridgeport after fleeing their spouses and children. Paterson authorities pursued a warrant but declined to indict Hollander without Boettge, who later returned home briefly before again fleeing with her daughter Marie to join Hollander under an alias.
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Paterson
N. J
Emella Boettge
Boettxe
Adolph
Holeer
Boe
Hollander
Holland
Holander
S Sae
Boettges
Jin Patérson
Bridgeport
Cc. J. Cronin
Cronin
Main Street
Rudolph Hume
Huve Band
DeLaney
Boettge
Reverend Richeson Reiterates Resignation Acceptance Letter
The letter from Reverend Clarence T. Richeson to the church brethren expresses deep gratitude for loyalty and discretion regarding his resignation. He notes possible prejudice from supporters if the matter proceeds and asks that the final decision remain with the church, signing his name in a fraternal tone.
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Sannot
Clarence
T. Richeson
Paddock Campaign Expenses Reported at 27 Dollars
Former Alderman Garry Paddock from the Twelfth district filed an election expense report listing a 27 dollar outlay. It includes 416 dollars in campaign contributions, 5 dollars, and 12 dollars for automobile fare. Senator Smoot arranges for Mrs Taft to receive Mormon Tabernacle choir concert in Washington. The choir will sing at a White House reception tomorrow night.
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Garry Paddock
Smoot
Mrs. Taft
Mormon Tabernacle
Chota
United Presa
Washington
Senator Smoot
Utah
Comatrey Teneee
White House
RENTALS AND SALES MIXED IN UNCLASSIFIED ADS
A collage of small classified notices lists rental options including three furnished rooms for light housekeeping at 92 605 Warren St and six room flats at 548 Fairfield Ave, plus a five room with improvements on Central Ave. Several sale and service items appear, including a six room cottage for $100 down, a barber shop opening on Main St, a boiler and furnace cover offer, and an engraved wedding invitation sale.
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Warren St
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Douglas Shoe
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Peter Hron
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