Acquittal Appeal Raises Questions in Diegel Bribe Case
After the Diegel case prosecution rested, defense moves for verdict of not guilty citing entrapment and lack of evidence. Senator Haas testifies about being asked to fix a story, while Detective Smiley identifies Senators Andrews and Cetone as bribed figures in the Toom 316 hearings.
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Haas
Delaware
Senate
Andrews
Cetone
Columbus, O
Diegel
Mattern
F. S. Harrison
F. H. Smiley
Frank Harrison Smirey
Roscoe R. Walcutt
Walcutt
Huffman
Smiley
W. E. Haan
Delaware County
Cetone-Whittemore
Andews
He Still Smiles Pinchot Vindicated in His View
Former official Pinchot expresses quiet satisfaction, calling his controversial stance vindicated as supporters hail the outcome. He emphasizes continued commitment to reform and cites public reaction as validation of his approach.
Refuse to Cut Prices by Ohio School Book Commission
In Columbus on June 27, 32 Ohio school book publishers were asked to sell textbooks at 40 percent off list price. Twenty two replied. Saalfield of Akron and Grosset & Dunlap of New York accepted the terms. Others refused, warning bankruptcy, others regret severed ties, while the state promises to print its own books if needed to keep modern texts in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
School Book Commission
Saalfield Company
Akron
Grosset & Dunlop Company
New York
Wife Refuses to Testify in Times Dyna Bomber Case
Los Angeles June 7 Mrs Ortie McManigal was summoned to appear before the grand jury investigating the Los Angeles Times dynamiting but she refused to testify Attorneys Harriman and Davis advised her she could not be compelled to testify against her husband.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ortie McManigal
Los Angeles Times
Harriman
Davis
Fourth Fire Victim Dies in Nantucket Tragedy
Thomas Kerr of New York, severely burned while aiding in the rescue of Miss Helen Wilson and Miss Mildred Dehaven from the burning boat house of William Barnes Jr., has died, becoming the fourth victim of the Nantucket fire.
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Nantucket
Mass
Thomas Kerr
New York
Helen Wilson
Mildred Dehaven
William Barnes, Jr
French cabinet resigns after war leadership dispute
Paris reports Premier Monis’ cabinet resigns following an adverse vote in the chamber. The dispute centers on War Minister Borteaux’s claim that no single supreme general would lead France in war, proposing government council leadership instead.
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Paris
Monis
Chamber of Deputies
War Borteaux
France
Boerteaux
German wins Grand American Handicap in Columbus
Lester German of Aberdeen Maryland led professionals in the Grand American Handicap tournament finishing 198 of 200. Amateur honors went to C C Collins of Aldine Illinois with 196. German also won the double target competition by scoring 89 of 100.
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Columbua
Lester German
Aberdeen
New York
C. C. Collins
Aldine
Ill
German
Pooling Stock Not Merging
United States circuit court of appeals rules pooling of Union Pacific Southern Pacific and five subsidiaries does not equal a merger and dismisses government suit. Ruling marks a victory for Harriman interests over a three year antitrust case alleging monopoly over Pacific coast traffic.
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St. Louis
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Western Railroad
United State Circuit Court of Appeals
Harriman
Pacific Coast
Drowns In Scioto River Near Columbus
Orland Lathan of Kenton, aged 59, drowned while swimming in the Scioto River near Columbus. He left a widow and one son.
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Scioto River
Columbus
Fight continues over Alaska coal land policy warn by ex chief forester
Former Chief Forester condemns interior department actions as vindicating his conservation stance. He cites Taft era moves opening Controller Bay harbor and warns of potential coal transport monopolies under special interests, urging immediate passage of a coal leasing law to unlock Alaska coal for the public.
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Interior Department
Controller Bay
New York
Alaska
Gifford Pinckat
Cunningham
Interlior Department
Taft
Congress
House
Senate
Alaskan Land Grants Canceled amid federal order
Washington reports Commissioner Fred Dennett with Secretary Fisher canceled the Cunningham Guggenheim claims in Alaska valued from 100 million to 1 billion dollars. The lands move back to the public domain after Ballinger Pinchot feud and Taft administration dismissals, setting stage for future reentry.
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Washington
Alaska
Fred Dennett
General Land Office
Markets Report Across Cities With Grain and Livestock Prices
Cattle and hog markets show varied bids across Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cleveland and East Buffalo. Prices cover cattle futures, calves, sheep, lambs, hogs, and regional grain quotes for wheat oats corn and cloverseed with notable ranges and side notes on milk products and butter.
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Chicago
Reeves
Texas
Ile
Cincinnati
Pittssburg
Holfere
Cleveland
Boston
Chile
Pennsylvania
Delaine
Kentucky
Indiana
Toledo
Indictments in lumber trust case issued by Chicago grand jury
A special grand jury reported to Judge Landis in Chicago federal court and returned indictments against fourteen people tied to the lumber industry or related secretary associations. They face two count charges under the Sherman Act alleging retail conspiracy to restrain interstate trade and a second conspiracy to suppress competition between wholesaler, manufacturer, and retailer. Ohio figures NHWH Adams of Chillicothe and B ON Hayward of Columbus are among those named, both secretaries of state associations.
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Chicago
Landis
United States District Court
Trust
Ohio
Nhwh Adams Chillicothe
Union Association of Lumber Dealers
Ohbio Association of Retail Dealers
Hayward
Columbus
Ohio Association
King George V Crowned as London Celebrates Coronation
London crowds swarmed streets and squares around Westminster Abbey as King George V was crowned. The day featured lavish decor, early queues along the Strand, and a brisk market in viewing positions with many staying up all night for vantage points.
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England
London
George V
Strand
Westminster Abbey
Root amendment defeated on Canadian reciprocity bill
The Senate rejected the Root amendment to the wood pulp and paper section of the Canadian reciprocity bill after seven hours of debate with no roll call. An agreement circulated aimed to set votes on Canadian reciprocity, the farmers' free list and wool measures in late July, to be submitted by Senator Penrose.
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LaFollette
Washington
Senate
Penrose
Clanp
Nelson
Heyburn
Clarke
Wyoming
Grenna
Newlands
Townsend
Michigan
United States
Sherman
Lorimer
Dark Horse Wins Youngstown Man Elected Ohio G R Commander
In Lorain Ohio the state G A R convention elected Judge J R Johnston of Youngstown as Ohio department commander in a surprise vote. Springfield won the 1912 convention over Hamilton. August Baldwin of Lorain post was chosen senior vice commander, Bates of Elyria placed second in a landslide. George Knoflock of Mansfield was elected junior vice commander by acclamation. A resolution criticizing Senator Burton on pension legislation failed to pass.
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Youngsown
Ohio
Lorain
J. R. Johnston
Youngstown
Ohio Department
Springfield
Hamilton
August Baldwin
Bates
Elyria
George Knofflock
Mansfield Department
Burton
Bellefontaine Post
Resolutions Committee
Boxboard Trust Indicted in Federal Conspiracy Case
Federal grand jury indicts officers agents and members of paper board firms and partnerships in the Eastern Boxboard Club for price fixing and restraint of trade. The case ties to the Wilber and Manila association which paid an $88 000 Sherman Act fine in 1910. Indictment claims coordinated production limits and price hikes on strawboard and raw material to four dollars a ton.
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New York
Paper Board Manufacturing
Eastern Box Board Club
Federal Grand Jury
Paper Board Triat
Wibre and Manila Association
Eastern Boxboard Club
Prosecutor Holds Evidence On Gas Ordinance Bribery
Columbus reports Prosecuting Attorney E. C. Turner has documents on an alleged attempted bribery linked to a gas ordinance. City Solicitor Weinland provided a councilman’s statement claiming he was approached. The prosecutor will review the evidence and may convene the grand jury at once if warranted.
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Columbus
E. C. Turner
Weinland
Garner
Grand Jury
Carnegie Not a Candidate for Aberdeen University Directorship
London reports that Andrew Carnegie will not seek the lord directorship of Aberdeen University. The news notes his influence in Scottish education and clarifies his non candidacy amid ongoing university reforms and public interest in leadership.
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Carnegie
London
Andrew Carnegie
Aberdeen Univer
Money Burners Miss Bondsen Stocks at Monte Can
Report notes Miss Bondsen and Miss Billyuns at Monte Can where fortunes swung as one wagered and the other lost or won twenty thousand dollars in a moment of luck or misfortune in an unsettled gaming scene.
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Bondsen Stocks
Monte Canto
Billyuns
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Hall's Cure
Caution against mercury in ointments for catarrh and praising Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. D. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Cure is taken internally, claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials free and sold by druggists. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. d. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheneyp& Co
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American Press Association
Monte Peeved
Action of
King George V
Root
Carey
Lodge
Ewing’s Drug Store
Carey Times
F. J. Vigor
J. D, Ewing
F. J, Vigor
Fr. H. Frederick
Dear Bros
N C. Ix
Isselle
Royal Theatre
J. Hilty & Son
Joan McCguire
Kemnerley & Jacoby
Clothing & Gent’s Furnishings
Pethe
Sk. M. Reinhart
Reliable
W.G. Raymond
Ik. C
Harsh Berger
J. Hilty & Son's
FORD
RED
W. I. Montague
E. M. Reinhart
R. D. Hilty
L. A. Kennerley
The
Dark Horse
Boxboard Trust Indicted
Combine
Ohio Land Company
Ardinore
Wyandot County
Ardinure
A. I. Schoenenberger
Wyandot
A. van Heyde
G Spencer
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