Standard Oil Rebates Case Overturned in New Trial Order
Chicago federal appellate court voided a 29.24 million penalty on Standard Oil of Indiana for rebates, remanding for a new trial while criticizing Judge Landis for arbitrariness. The decision preserves the company as the sole defendant, notes that other statutes may apply, and calls the punishment excessive. President Roosevelt orders retrial. battleships resume voyage toward Auckland.
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Chicago
Court of Appeals
Indiana
He Ot
Juviata
Grosseup
Seaman
Baker
Haker
Landis
Standard Oil Company of
Infliana
United States
Standard Oil Company
Hriefly
Ex. Nation
New Jersey Corporation
Lefora
New Jersey
Ignlrange
Godring
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Standard Oil
Two Railroads Indicted On Passing Fraud Charges
Federal grand jury returned indictments against the Illinois Central and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway companies for allegedly issuing improper passes. The action marks a major federal probe into corporate abuse of travel privileges.
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Chicago
Chicago, Rock Island & Fuellie
Federal
Coal theft inquiry grips Tulunque waterworks case
Public readers question how coal charges to the municipal water works grew to 420,000 amid trusteeship changes. Accusations of mismanagement swirl as Alderman opposes warrants while the case heads toward the supreme court.
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Gould
Thirigtes
Tudge Tonsom
Fe Real Bi
Martin Strelay Company
Tulunque
Benson
Ellwanger
Board of Traehees Wos
Alderman
Mayer Selumk
Warrans
Martin, Strelan Company
Supreme Court
Sister Violently Insane After Gowrie Murder
The 16 year old sister of Gowrie murderer Wilbur Carr is reported to be violently insane, her condition mirroring her mother's prior asylum intake. She has endured cycles of stupor, revived strength, and relapse while fearing for herself and others, with mentions of poison and a planned suicide as authorities fear she may be sent to an asylum.
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Gowrie
Fort
Dodge
Wilbur Carr
Tom Nichorson
Ifo
Eric
Grace Ihen
Hes
Miss Carr
Comelime
Grand jury to probe precinct voting discrepancy in Des Moines
County Attorney Lawrence DeGraff says judges and clerks of the Third precinct, Second ward, will be summoned before the grand jury to be questioned about a fifty six vote miscount in the recent primary. About 700 ballots were cast as Tull led by fifty six after a recount. discrepancies over twenty eight ballots marked for Til came to be counted for Prouty.
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Des Moines
Lawrence DeGraff
J. A. T. Tull
Board of Supervisors
Prouty
Tdegraft
Tie
Grand Jury
Cattlemen Fight Over Feeding in Transit Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission, in a Pronty opinion, ruled that railroads unlawful ly discriminate against Iowa points by charging feeding in transit and through rates for cattle. The decision partially favors the Corn Hog Meat Producers association, noting tariffs west of the Missouri river grant feeding privileges not available to Iowa points and urging revision of the grouping to remove Iowa bias.
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Washington
DB. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pronty
Corn Hell Meat Producers’ Association
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway Company
Iowa
Missouri River
Iowa Points
Iowa Point
Chicago
Boy Mutilated By Hay Rake In Morning Sun
Lloyd Edgar, oldest son of Mr and Mrs Sam Edgar of Morning Sun, was seriously injured when a new side rake dragged him and hurled him aside after the horse frightened. One horse was killed and doctors had to cut the rake chain free.
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Lloyd Edgar
Morning Sun
Lloyd Dear
Sam
Edgar
Ptomalne Kills Ft. Dodge Man
Silas W. Corey a prominent coat weaker died here suddenly after eating mustard salad. He became ill and seemed to recover before his condition worsened and his death followed.
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Ptomalne
Ft. Dodge
Hort Dudsee
Silas W. Corey
Corey
Drowning of Little Clara and Infant At Oldewonty
Report states two young children drowned in a river near Oldewonty. Local officials investigate. The tragedy prompts safety warnings for families by the riverbank.
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Ulde
Killing Stock in Pastures Near Creston
Mystery surrounds the deaths of several cattle in Mt. McDonald fields southeast of Creston. Initially thought poisoned or milk fever, another animal was found with a crushed skull, suggesting possible revenge. Authorities investigate as stock owners deny any motive.
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Mt. McDonald
Tax Collector Seizes Van Over Tax Evasion
Cedar Rapids J C Witolshes & Co hardware dealers defied the tax collector for years. Officers backed by police loaded stock into two wagons but owners halted the action by posting bond. The dispute involves penalties and exemptions related to unpaid taxes.
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J. C. Witolshes & Co
Ceralu
Mack Chosen National Democratic Chairman After Bitter Contest
Mack of Yinifale Nebraska was elected national Democratic chairman after negotiations with Bryan and Tammany leaders. The committee also reelects John S. Martin as sergeant at arms Urey Woodson as secretary L. P. Hall as vice chairman and Haskell of Oklahoma as treasurer. The move signals unity and a push to win New York.
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Chicago
Normin U, Mack
Yinifale
Nebraska
N. Haskell
Oklahoma
John I. Martin
Missouri
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Willian
J. Hrgan
John W. Kern
Sur Committee
National Democratic Committee
Mack
Charles J. Murphy
Tammany
W. J. Connors
State Democratic Committee
Bryan
Fyor
M. J. Wade
Iowa
T. DB. Ryan
Wisconsin
James E. Campbell
Ohio
Willan J. Connors
Buffalo
N. Y
Charles Murphy
Tammany Tender
New York
Mr. Connors
Mr. Mack
Mr. Murphy
Democratic National Committee
Brean
Americans Win Finals at London Olympics
London July 26 Americans won the stadium finals as Queen Alexandra granted gold medals and royals distributed silvers and bronzes. Dorando was the crowd favorite amid a ceremony dominated by the American triumphs in the 110 meter hurdles and the 1000 meter relay, while overall country standings favored the United Kingdom in total wins.
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London
Queen Alexandra
Duchess of Westminster
Duchess of Rutland
Lady Desborough
Tralian Dorando
Dorando
America
England
United Kindom
Sweden
France
Tiungary
Norway
Germany
Canada
Thaly
Belgium
South Africa
Finland
Firet
South Affrica
Greece
Lsly
Hungary
Peance
Fintawl
Campbell's Majority Loss in Texas Primary Returns
Campbells majority over Williams appears about 25,000 as late returns show Democrats voting heavily Saturday in Texas. Attorney General Davidson leads Wynne by around 7,500, though full results awaited. Statewide prohibition holds a very narrow lead.
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Campbell
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Williams
Davidson
Wynne
Liberty Dawns for Turks as Grand Vizier Calls Parliament
Constantinople news reports the Young Turks moving to implement a constitution and convoke a chamber of deputies. Said Pasha, the new grand vizier, issues circulars to provincial authorities to hold elections under an organic statute. Ferid Pasha’s sudden dismissal sparks shock while Belgrade notes Turkish mastery across Macedonia. Monastir Uskuh and Saloulki reported under Young Turk control with order maintained.
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Constantinople
Chamber of Deputies
Sulla
Dentilies
Starlling
Ferid Pasha
Said Pasha
Belgrade
Servia
Macedonia
Vienna
Monastir
Uskuh
Saloulki
Hughes Will Run If Nominated At Saranac Inn
Gov. Charles Hughes says he will accept a renomination if New York Republicans want him again as their candidate. In a public Friday statement he confirmed private remarks that he did not seek a second term are not binding and that he would run if the party desires him.
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Hughes
Agaih. Saranac Inn
Charles Hughes
Republican Party
Hitself
Eight Cadets Suspended at West Point Over Hazing
West Point New York suspends eight fourth class cadets after hazing incidents. The disciplinary action follows an internal review at the United States Military Academy, with cadets sent back to their homes for a period pending further consequences.
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West Point
N. Y
Walsh Secures Democratic NominatIon for Congress in Iowa
Davenport Iowa M A Walsh won the Democratic nomination after the second district convention following the June primary. Walsh of Clinton was chosen as the candidate for Congress.
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M. A. Walsh
Congress
Davenport
Lawa
Land
Mark A. Walsh
Clinton
Gamble Convicted of Arson in Bellefontaine Trial
George R. Gamble was found guilty of arson by a jury after an hour's deliberation. He faced charges of setting a fire that injured a person in October 1906 and collecting life insurance.
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Gamble
Bellefuitaine
George R. Gamble
American Wins Thrilling Olympic Marathon in London
In a dramatic finish before 100000 spectators at the Olympic arena, American runner John F. Hayes of the Irish American Athletic Club led a strong American presence as six Americans started. Dorando, though first into the stadium, was disqualified after a fall laden final stretch, while Hefferon of South Africa placed near the top and the English contenders trailed.
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London
Olympian Arena
Anéilent
Greece
John F. Hayes
Atheltic Club
Hefferon
South Africa
W. T. Clarke
Dorando
Two Dead and Dozen Wounded in Jamaica Plain Shootings
Two bandits. a man and a woman dead and ten others wounded as they fled through Jamaica Plain. The robbers, believed Italian, struck Tuesday night, robbed a cash register of 390, and reappeared Wednesday shooting through the district before taking refuge in Forest Hills Cemetery. Police closed in. one bandit killed, two wounded, another arrested.
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Jamaica Plain
Iims Cencetery
Ted. Terbert
Knox
Roslindate
Nioston
dJamalen Plains
Forty Hurt In Collision At Lovedale Illinois
A head on crash between two Aurora and Chicago cars at Lovedale station injured forty people Tuesday. Many were taken to hospitals with severe or probable fatal injuries as trains, each traveling about 40 miles per hour, collided with a terrific impact. Bill Hazard was rescued and Shit Hazard escaped from jail in Bassett Nebraska after recently breaking jail at Gregory North Dakota and being recaptured near Newport by Sheriff Marsh.
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Lovedale
Aurora, Gin & Chicago
Lovedale Station
Bill” Hazard
Bassett
Neb
Shit" Hazard
Gregory
8. D
Newport
Marsh
Rock County
Tragic tunnel flood kills 35 workers in Switzerland
A Friday accident in the Loetschberg tunnel near the Bernese Alps caused a wall to collapse and release a torrent of water and mud that flooded the tunnel. Thirty five Malian workers were drowned as drillers, surprised by a hidden subterranean river, were swept away.
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Herne
Switzerland
Loetschberg
Bernese Alps
Cheanen
le Wall
l'Phoy
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Deon
Iowa State News
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