Mystery of Glowing Red Tie Fraud Spreads Through City Stores
The Commercial Tribune reports a staged ruse by a man calling himself Mister Smooth. He plans to buy a glowing red necktie after 1 pm tomorrow, leave suspect packages in three stores, and instruct clerks to aid in a reward scheme while avoiding arrest. He describes a route on Fifth and Walnut streets and details disguises and shop maneuvers.
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Douma in uproar over criticisms of the army in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg April 29 the lower house heated session exploded after M. Zuraboff accused the army under autocratic rule of worthlessness and failure in wars. Ministers issued an ultimatum to retract remarks or sever relations with the Douma as Radicals and Poles split votes. President Golovine suspended and reshaped debates while Stolypin and the cabinet considered next steps.
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Zuraboff
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Verdict Uphheld Against Packers in First Rebate Cases
United States Circuit Court of Appeals affirms fines of 15,000 dollars per packing firm Armour, Swift & Co. Morris & Co. and Cudahy for accepting twelve cent concessions on through bills of lading from Kansas City to foreign ports. Case defines rebate offense under Elkins act and notes moral turpitude not required.
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Supreme Court
Rhodes wills and imperial aims cited in New York speech
The Standard notes Cecil Rhodes's will ambitions aired by Earl Grey in New York on April 17. It lists hopes for Britain to regain the United States, occupy Africa and South America, and control China and Japan's seaboards, reflecting imperial fantasies.
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Guatemala and Mexico Extradition Row Threatens Ties
Ambassador Creel warned that unless Guatemala honors Mexico’s extradition request for General Jose Lima the diplomatic relationship between Guatemala and Mexico will be suspended. He said the dispute might be resolved without force and expressed hope for a satisfactory adjustment.
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Creel
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Mexico
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Federal packing cases fined by Kansas City court ruling
Defendants named in Judge Saborn's decision were indicted by the Federal Grand Jury in Kansas City December 15, 1905. At the April 1906 term Judge Smith McPherson fined four packing companies $15,900 each. Attorney Frank Hagerman hailed the ruling as decisive on export rate jurisdiction. He noted possible appeal to the Supreme Court via certiorari and said he would consult other interests before proceeding.
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Armour Packing Company
United States Supreme Court
Dick Detained in National Capital
Senator Charles Dick stayed in Washington after the Jamestown Party failed to return to Ohio this morning. Mrs Bond sister of the junior Senator suffered serious injuries when struck by an automobile as the party passed the National capital. Her condition remained critical as the Jamestown contingent departed for Columbus.
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New Vaudeville House in Chicago Plans Unveiled
A. L. Erlanger announces the United States Amusement Company will open a palatial vaudeville theater in Chicago on January 1 in a million dollar skyscraper style building. land deals are being pursued with Levy Mayer to secure a site and expedite construction with plans drawn and bids sought.
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New York
New Trust
Levy Mayer
Roosevelt to Visit Cincinnati and Indianapolis May 30
President Roosevelt plans a Decoration Day stop in Cincinnati early May 30 after departing Washington May 29. He will travel via B&O then Big Four to Indianapolis for the Lawton Monument unveiling and a lunch with Vice President Fairbanks, then proceed to Lansing and a brief stop in Anderson in honor of ex-Governor Durbin.
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Queen de Gresgent Faces Complaint Filed in Atlanta
The American Fruit Union of Cincinnati alleges illegal berry shipping rates by the Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Railway Company, lessees of the Cincinnati Southern Railway. President John D. Cunningham of Marietta, Ga., filed the formal ICC complaint seeking indemnification for shippers charged excessive rates.
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Cincinnati
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Marietta, Ga
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Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Railroad Company
Cincinnati Southern Railway
Andi Ng
Burley Tobacco Suit Questions Seen in Kentucky Court
In Frankfort on April 29 the Court of Appeals reviewed the Woodford County case against the American Tobacco Company and others over tobacco pooling. The Board of Control seeks to preserve the 1906 act and the injunction preventing sale to the plaintiff after pledge to the Burley Tobacco Society. The full court heard the arguments on constitutional and enforceability questions, including whether an injunction is proper to prevent breach of contracts.
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Tanke Officiers Outrow Britons In Jamestown Cup Race
Norfolk April 29 The first international boat race among warship officers at Jamestown Exposition Grounds ended with the Alabama crew narrowly defeating Virginia’s by ten yards on a one mile course. Time 10 01. Twenty one ships participated across Britain Germany Austria and America.
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Chairman Grows Olans by Apinion in Taft Foraker Fight
Toledo April 29 Chairman Walter Brown of the Republican State Central Committee says no request has been made to call a state committee meeting to consider a state primary for a presidential candidate. He believes a primary on general election day is infeasible and that Lucas County favors no intra party contests except municipal matters after November’s municipal election. Brown notes committee members are not bound to Taft or Foraker and would not bow to either. He then left for Akron to meet Senator Dick.
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Gates Family Withdraws From Brokerage House
John W. Gates and his son Charles G. Gates announce the withdrawal from Charles G. Gates & Co a Wall Street brokerage known as The House of Twelve Partners. Charles plans a year on a hunting preserve with his father while the firm’s remaining partners are listed.
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New York
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Charles G. Gates
Stock Exchange
Charles Gates
Charles G. Gates & Co
A. J. Singer
C. G. Smith
D. C. Wells
R. C. Bogg
F. H. Hubbard
J. B. Morrow
W. H. Dupee
M. D. Gartin
W. J. Gates
W. John Lambert
F. E. Dake
Wall Street
Value of Stolen Bonds 15 $870 000 New York April 29
The Trust Company of America says bonds valued at 570 000 were abstracted by W O Douglass the assistant loan clerk. All but 63000 were recovered leaving a gross loss of 165 000 after 102 000 was paid to stock exchange brokers as collateral. Douglasss 25000 surety bonds will be deducted leaving net loss 140 000.
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New York
Trust Company of America
W. O. Douglass
Trust Company
Stock Exchange
Douglass
Taft Praises Canal Work At Cincinnati Club Dinner
Secretary of War Taft spoke to 500 attendees at the Business Men's Club in Cincinnati praising Stevens for digging the canal project and outlining plans for concrete work contracts. He offered remarks at the banquet and later addressed a university audience before departing for the West with his wife.
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