Dispute Over Judge Morris Ruling in Shippers Case
In Austin on January 24 conflicting views emerged on Judge F G Morris fifty third district ruling in the State versus Shippers Com press and Warehouse company. Attorney General Bell believes the decision allows a corporation to buy a rival to suppress competition under the anti trust law and appealed. A M Carter Fort Worth argues the ruling is not a victory and did not settle the main issue.
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Austin
Jan
F. G. Morris
Fifty-Third District Court
Shippers’ Compress and Warehouse Company
Bell
A. M. Carter
Fort Worth
Shippers
State loses in anti trust case against Shippers' Warehouse
Austin January 24 Judge Frank Morris ruled for the defendant in Texas v Shippers' Warehouse and Compress Company over alleged anti trust law violations in purchasing competing compresses. Attorney General C K Bell announced the state's appeal, bringing the questions before higher courts.
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Austin
Frank Morris
State of Texas
Shippers’ Warehouse and Compress Company
C. K. Bell
France may use warships to press Venezuelan terms
May force landing looms as France plans action to compel respect for French citizens after Caracas authorities barred Secrestat Jr of Bordeaux from debarking at La Guayara. French cruisers Tage and Suchet at Fort de France expected to receive orders to move toward La Guayara.
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Willemstad
Caracas
Castro
la Guayara
M. Secrestat, Jr
Bordeaux
Tage
Suchet
Fort de France
France considers steps after Castro blocks Secrestat land
Paris reports the French consul in Caracas wired that President Castro refused to permit M. Secrestat Jr to land despite protests. Observers in France expect the government to pursue measures to compel his landing. The diplomat's note underscores rising tensions between France and Venezuela over the issue.
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Paris
Caracas
Castro
M. Secrestat, Jr
France
Earthquake Shakes Chilpancingo Sparking Panic
Mexico City reports a slight tremor in Chilpancingo on Thursday causing frantic crowds in the streets. Officials say 614 houses were destroyed across the first two quakes, though no deaths or injuries are listed. Residents fear further shocks and many relocate to other towns and cities.
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Mexico City
Chilpancingo
Quicksilver District Adds New Fifty-Ton Furnace
Austin reports from Brewster county that a new fifty ton furnace has been blown in and will greatly increase quicksilver output. The district’s development continues at a gratifying rate with plans for more large furnaces to treat the ores.
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Austin
Brewster County
Two Highwaymen Captured Near Newkirk Oklahoma
Guthrie Oklahoma January 24 two highwaymen believed involved in Anadarko sheriff killings last week were captured by Sheriff Bain Kay county and a posse on the new Indian reservation northeast of Newkirk. Names given Cooper and Charles Moffett. They are jailed at Newkirk. Alabama January 24 Dr William Leroy Broun 74 president of Auburn Agricultural and Mechanical College died Thursday. He formerly held chairs at Georgia Mississippi and Texas universities.
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Guthrie
O. T
Anadarko
Smith
Breck
New Indian Reservation
Newkirk
Bain
Kay County
Cooper
Charles Moffett
Montgomery
Ala
William Leroy Broun
Agricultural and Mechanical College At
Auburn
University of Georgia
University of Mississippi
University of Texas
Edward Baggot Dies Noted Chicago Plumber Leader
Edward Baggot general manager of the E. Baggot company and president of the Chicago General Fixture company, renowned wholesale plumber, died in Chicago at age 48.
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Chicago
Edward Baggot
E. Baggot Company
Chicago General Fixture Company
America
Miners' Convention Reelects Mitchell and Officials
Indianapolis Jan 24 The miners convention re elected John Mitchell president W B Wilson secretary and TL Lewis vice president, without incident.
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Indianapolis
Miners’ Convention
John Mitchell
W. B. Wilson
TL. Lewis
Admiral Schley to Be Feted in Chicago Arrivals Planned
Chicago hosts Admiral and Mrs W S Schley with a packed three day schedule. Officials and veterans greet them at the station and usher them to meetings, banquets, and church. A public reception is planned at the Auditorium followed by a dinner with Illinois naval militia officers. They depart for Louisville Tuesday morning.
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Chicago
W. S. Schley
Hamilton Club
Munger
George W. Miller
South
Harrison
Hamilton and
Press Clubs
Schley
Winfield Scott Schley School
Memorial Hall
Maryland Society
Palmer House
Ilinois
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Evidence in Patrick's Case Opens With Key Witness
New York January 24 Taking of evidence begins in the Albert T Patrick murder trial over the William Marsh Rice death. John H Wallace a Swenson bank paying teller testified identifying a $25 000 check payable to Albert T Patrick presented by Short who claimed to come from Patrick. He said the Rice signature on the check did not seem to be written by Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert T. Patrick
William Marsh Rice
John H. Wallace
Swenson’s Bank
Rice
Patrick
Walace
Short
Investigation Begun Before Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago January 24. The interstate commerce commission opens what may be its most interesting session, with J. J. Hill and E. H. Harriman expected to testify on the community of interests plan among railroads. Harriman and Hill were not yet present but are en route to Chicago to take the stand. The panel aims to determine changes in relations between the public and railroads, and whether the community of interest affects rate legality and the goal of nondiscriminatory rates.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. J. Hill
E. H. Harriman
Community of Interests
Harriman
Hill
Contest The Will Involving Mrs. Huyler Estate
John J. Huyler sues to determine if his late wife Clarissa J. Huyler left any estate. He claims 25 year old wills between him and Luther R. Marsh left their estates to each other and that cancellation of the contract was not consented to. If successful, and Marsh reclaims insurance policies, the entire estate may be wiped out.
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Middletown
N. Y
John J. Huyler
Clarissa J. Huyler
Luther R. Marsh
Two Earthquakes Felt in St Louis Area Early Morning
Two distinct shocks rattled St Louis and nearby towns just before 5 am, the first light and the second stronger, waking residents who slept through the initial tremor. A rumbling sound accompanied the quakes, startling many.
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St. Louis
Native Allen Stonebreaker Delivers Thunder Mountain News
A Elk City dispatch reports Allen Stonebreaker arriving with the Thunder Mountain mail. He left January 19. 75 prospectors face imminent shortage as flour sacks sell for 20 to 50 dollars. A new district of about 4.5 by 5 miles is being located with claims selling from 1000 dollars upward.
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Lewiston
Tribune
Elk City
Allen Stonebreaker
Thunder Mountain
Soldier sentenced to ten years for threatening Roosevelt
Frank Rakowski formerly of the US Army was brought from Fort Columbia Washington to the military prison at Alcatraz Island to begin a ten year sentence for threatening the life of President Roosevelt. He says intoxication influenced the act.
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San Francisco
Frank Rakowski
United States Army
Fort Columbia
Wash
Alcatraz Island
Roosevelt
Attempt on King George of Greece in Phaleron Park
The Neue Freie Presse reports an unconfirmed incident in which a man rushed the king with a knife in Phaleron Park. The park inspector protected the monarch by taking the stab intended for him, and the would be assailant was arrested.
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Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
George
Greece
Phaleron
American horseman Lew Warner dies in England
Lew Warner the American horseman died in New Market England from a self inflicted pistol shot linked to pleurisy. William Duke brought Warner to England where he joined Edward Corrigan's stable and later died from his own actions.
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New Market
Eng
Lew Warner
William Duke
Warner
England
Edward Corrigan
Bearers of Stone and Tsilka ransom reach Demir Hissar
Seres Macedonia Jan 24 The bearers of the ransom for Miss Ellen M Stone and Madame Tsilka with 72500 dollars arrived at Demir Hissar Romania on Jan 21 and moved into the mountains on horseback with a strong escort.
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Seres
Macedonia
Ellen M. Stone
Madame Tsilka
Demir Hissar
Romania
Stampede to a Gold Field Near Pony Mont
Rich gold finds in the west end of Norwegian district about 25 miles from Pony have sparked a stampede to the discovery site. About 80 claims are already located and the area is crowded with prospectors.
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Pony, Mont
Norwegian District
Prominent Florida Official John L Crawford Dies at 86
Tallahassee Florida January 24 Dr John L Crawford who had served as secretary of state since 1881 died here He was 86 years old.
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Tallahassee, Fla
John L. Crawford
Treaty Signed Cession of Danish West Indies to U S
Washington January 24. The treaty of cession of the Danish West Indies to the United States has been signed at the state department by Secretary Hay and Danish minister Constantine Brun. The document will be sent to the Senate for ratification immediately.
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Washington
Jan
Danish West Indies Islands
Denmark
United States
State Department
Hay
Constantine Brun
Senate
House approves urgent deficiency bill in final form
Washington January 24 The house passed the urgent deficiency bill as reported from the committee after several attempts to amend sections failed. The measure moves to the senate for consideration amid rapid action.
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Washington
House
Cost of the Weymouth Narragansett Canal project
The harbor and land commissioners report a canal from Boston Harbor to Narragansett Bay via Weymouth Brockton and Taunton would cost 57 518 358 dollars for 25 feet depth and 150 feet bottom width. The surveyed length is 37.79 miles with fourteen locks and a pumping system. The route crosses railroads eleven times, with possible avoidance of five crossings.
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Boston
Mass
Harbor and Land Commissioners
Boston Harbor
Narragansett Bay
Weymouth
Brockton
Taunton
Brain Food Nonsense Branded by Competent Authorities
A touts a diet that nourishes all parts of the body not just brain, muscles, or bones. It warns against digestion problems and promotes Green's August Flower as a remedy to aid digestion, liver function, and energy, with availability at Wilson Jenkins Drug Co. and a Green's Almanac advertised.
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G. G. Green
Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co
Green
Bridges to Be Built Across the Canal
Work crews will install ly draw bridges across the canal to improve passage. The plan calls for multiple spans, with construction expected to begin next month and run through the summer. Local officials say the project will ease traffic and support regional trade.
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J. E. Ponder
Schwab Helps Relatives During Budapest Visit
Vienna January 24 Charles M Schwab met a nephew in Budapest who verified his identity with documents though family likeness satisfied Schwab The man Rudolph Schwab supported a wife and family on five dollars weekly The American steel trust president booked passages for the entire family to New York where he pledged to care for them
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Vienna
Charles M. Schwab
Budapest
Schwab
Rudolph Schwab
American Steel Trust
New York
El Paso Man Under Life Sentence Attempts Suicide
Bruno Carmonco, a murderer serving life, tried to kill himself by biting and swallowing sulfur matches. Three doctors worked to revive him, and he may recover.
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el Paso
Tex
Bruno Carmonco
Carmonco
Senator Sewell’s Successor Chosen in New Jersey Caucus
In Trenton New Jersey on January 24 the Republican caucus chose John F Dryden of Newark president of Prudential Insurance on the 19th ballot to succeed the late General Sewell.
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Trenton
N. J
United States
General Sewell
John F. Dryden
Newark
Prudential Insurance Company
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