Tobacco Trust in Court Dissolution Efforts Upheld
The government won decisions in New York Circuits upholding that the American Tobacco Company operates as a trust restraining trade. The suit sought injunctions dissolving the Albertaan Tobacco Company and six subsidiaries and a receiver, but these petitions were stayed pending Supreme Court review. Judge Ward dissented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tobacco Company
Byudges Ae Cne
Hte
New York
Ward
American Tobacco Cimpany
James G McReynolds
Edwin P. Grosvenor
United States Attorney -General
Albertean Tobacco Company
Dlegal
United States Circuit Court
United States Supreme Court
Combine
Great Corporation
Roosevelt Defends Taft Religion in Letter to Dayton Leader
President Roosevelt replies to J C Martin of Dayton Ohio defending William H Taft’s religious creed. He argues creed is private and should not affect voting, urges broad liberty for public duty, and notes Catholics Protestants Christians and Jews meeting at his cabinet table serving 80,900,000 people of diverse faiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
J C. Martin
Dayton
Ohlio
William H Taft
Ohioan
Martin
United States
Postmaster Shot in New York Street Shooting
Postmaster Edward M Morgan of New York City was shot on a street near his home on One Hundred and Forty sixth Street by Eric B Mackey a law firm stenographer who then killed himself The bullet damaged the abdomen but Morgan was expected to recover The motive cited involved a complaint about mail tampering and an electric light incident witnessed by Miss Dorothy Morgan the postmaster’s 14 year old daughter present at the scene
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Hide and Leather Company
Ballston
N. Y
John C. Pringle
Detroit
L. E. King
Cleveland
Edmond Cecil Loudon
Provident Savings Bank and Trust Company of
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Gertrude Huff
Ohio
Miss Huff
Green
Arcade Theater
Missoula
Mont
Mammoth Cave
A. Verner
Pittsburg
Alexander I. Vernex
China
Prince Bun
Empire
Pu Wei
Venatius Spira
Tenth
Hainbridge
Ralian
Philadelphia
Bleck [Land Grgona Pdelande
Giuseppe Rocco
Spira
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
The
Steel Company
San Francisco Dry Dock Company
Hunters Point
San Francisco Bay
Schwab
New York
Edward M Morgan
New York City
One
Hundred and Forty Sixth Street
Eric B. Mackey
Washington
Mackey
Dorothy Morgan
Typhoid Carrier Traced to Dairy Milker
Investigation into Georgetown outbreak shows an 18 year carrier who had typhoid in the past continuing to shed bacilli through milk. Surgeon General Wyman notes this reveals a new disease source and that about 2 percent of recovered typhoid patients become carriers for varying periods despite good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Marine Hospital Service
Wyman
Reverend Johnson Opposes Certain Marriages in Boston
Rev Herbert H Johnson of Warren Avenue Baptist Church Boston Massachusetts declares he will refuse to marry individuals with certain social conditions. He will not marry divorced persons except the innocent party and opposes marriages where the fiancé cannot earn at least fifteen dollars a week to support a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert 8. Johnson
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Boston
Mass
Rehearing Denied in Standard Oil Indiana Fine Case
The United States petition for a rehearing of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana appeal from a 29 million 240 thousand dollar fine by Judge Landis was overruled by three circuit judges in Chicago. The court upheld the oil opinion reversing the previous decision. The case now goes to Attorney General Bonaparte who may seek a writ of certiorari in the Supreme Court for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Landis
Grosscup
Baker
Seaman
United States Circuit Court
Y 8
Chicago
United States Supreme Court
Bonaparte
Edwin W. Sims
Trial opens in Laporte for Ray Lamphere murder case
Crowds of farmers and families attend the Lamphere trial over Mrs. Belle Gunness and her three children killed in the Brookside house fire. Locals debate if Gunness is alive or dead as jurors are drawn to decide if anyone can be convicted for the murders.
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Laporte
Ind
Ray Lamphere
Belle Gunness
Gumess
Sueti
Court House
Unness
Mra Gunness
Lamphere
Corn yield heavy with record national production forecast
The Agriculture Department reports an average corn yield of 262 bushels per acre and total prelim production of 2.64 billion bushels. It compares 1907 estimates, shows state breakdowns including Iowa Missouri Nebraska Indiana and others, and notes various quality and on-hand stock figures.
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Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Diana
Slid Eats
Tennessee
Michigan
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Bam
Cateling
North Dakota Launches as New American Battle Ship
The North Dakota, first of the Dreadnaught class, launches at Fore River Shipbuilding in Quincy Massachusetts. Governor John Burke leads the dedication party from North Dakota. The ship exceeds 20 000 tons displacement with over 21 knots speed and 25 000 horsepower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Quincy
Mass
America
North Dakota
Fore River
United States Navy
John Burke
Mary Benton
Railway company posts earnings and track upgrades urged
The annual meeting notes a net earnings of 668.26 and a company surplus. Kansas State board and Harriman linked to Missouri Pacific discuss track improvements and weekly inspection publishes. Subscriptions fund Sioux City and Lincoln urban line expansion beside a new terminal slated 1,115 feet long.
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Wedded Central Railway
Ee Wes
Ie Eparates Om
Kansas State Board
Soares Conenesincgy Ceed Oa
HL Harriman
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Bol Ae
Bigux City & Spirit
Sioux Ae
Beecken Kines
Sioux
Union Terminal
Court critiques government approach in oil settlement fines
Federal lawyers faced sharp criticism over petitioning for another appeal hearing as the court notes the maximum possible fines tied to 36 settlements against an oil company. The ruling emphasizes that conspiratorial use of subsidiaries to evade punishment may be persuasive only if the offender is held accountable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Alton Rathway
October bankruptcies rise slightly from prior year
Dun's Review reports 1,187 commercial failures in October totaling $15,896,668, up from the same month last year. The statistics of insolvency show progress toward recovery from the panic that began in October of last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dun
Steel Trust Report Signals Improved Quarter Results
The United States Steel Corporation shows net earnings above 27 million for the quarter ending September 20, a favorable omen for better times ahead. Compared with 266 thousand in the prior quarter, but analysts note a drop in unfilled orders. Separately, Philippine public school strikers will be expelled, per the educational board director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Educational Board
Facts for Farmers and Market Prospects Across Regions
A mass meeting of cotton growers is planned in Memphis. Winter wheat in the Missouri belt improves due to rain. Southwest corn markets freely with large Gulf shipments to Europe. Minnesota drought delays plowing in heavy soils, wells drying before rains. Six Minnesota creameries form a cooperative with $12,500 capital under new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Memphis
Missouri
Southwest
Europe
Gulf Ports
Minnesota
Co-Operative
No Place for That In The Department Store
A floorwalker confronted a man who claimed his wife bought underwear there yesterday and asked where to change them. The floorwalker replied he must go home to do so. The remark is recorded from Judge's Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shem
Goa
Judge's Library
Upward Start After Coffee Interference With Nourishment
A letter from Judy describes coffee harming her stomach from a young age and causing weakness and digestion issues. She details quitting coffee for hot water and Postum, which she credits with an upward start and renewed strength. The note promotes Postum by the Postum Co of Battle Creek Michigan and references The Road to Wellville.
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Athis
Judy
Bour Fta
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Addison Pacey
Illinois
George B. Cortelyou
Secretary of the Treasury
O’shea
China Gazette
Shanghai
Wilfrey
United States Extraterritorial Court
Beverly
Randolph County
W Va
Francis J. Heney
Abe Ruef
Alexander Berger
Helen Berger
Lincoln
Neh
Miwaukee
Riverside Drive
Berger
W. J. Bryan, Jr
Tobacco Trust
Big Corporation
Taft
Gotham
Geo Rae
Aeriee
Caznedz
Canada
Times Tech
Winnipeg
Western Canada
Fedtal
Milestone
Saskatchewan
Lord Wantage
V. C
Crimea
Lady Wantage
Grant
Pameas
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