Growers Fight Trust With Independent Pool Plan
The excerpt details farmers forming a pool to combat a trust, arguing for restraint and legal action. It references a U S Supreme Court case and mentions affidavits, resignations, and resignations from leadership to avoid penalties. Delegates discuss delivery terms and the role of the Equity Society in securing a 25 percent pool share.
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Supreme Court of the United States
American Tobacco Company
Society of Equity
Burley Tobacco Society Plans $12,000 Payout and Next Year’s Crop
Louisville dispatch reports the Burley Tobacco society will meet in Winchester to distribute $12,000 from the American Tobacco Company for 75 percent of pooled tobacco. Officers will also plan 1908 crop issues and set production targets to gauge future leaf prices.
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Burley Society
Commercial Tribune
Louisville
Burley Tobacco Society
Winchester
American Tobacco Company
Alleged Rioters Removed in Nashville Jail Custody
Seven of eight men accused of a night riot were moved from Davidson County jail under a circuit court mandate by Judge Matthews. The group remained in sheriff custody as proceedings moved forward on December 4 in Nashville City.
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Nashville
Rankin
Walnut Log
Borum
Tom and Garrett Johnson
Bob Lee
Sam Applewhite
Lige Coar
Bob Huffman
Roy Ransom
Jess Carter
Davidson County
Caldwell
City
Tenn
Matthews
Family of Twelve Finds Relief in Postum
A young woman from a large family praises Postum as a blessing in their home. She cites headaches, stomach issues, and heart palpitations that improved after switching from coffee. The family notes a sister’s long illness eased and a brother who refused coffee now prefers Postum.
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Postum
Steamer Soo City Wreck Confirmed off Newfoundland Coast
Wreckage ashore at Cape Ray confirms the Soo City went down in a gale off the Newfoundland coast. Captain John G. Dillon of Brooklyn led the vessel which had twenty crew after a late crew addition. The boat sailed from Michigan City on November 1 and reached Ogdensburg November 11. No passengers aboard. The exact crew count uncertain but at least eighteen aboard.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Cape Ray
Soo City
Great Lakes
Newfoundland
John G. Dillon
Brooklyn
United States
Missouri
Michigan City
Ogdensburg
Cotton game found guilty in Buck Cotton murder case
After twenty three hours of deliberation in Judge Murphy's court the jury found Buck Cotton guilty of murder in the first degree. A mercy recommendation was added, sparing him from the death penalty and sentencing him to the Ohio penitentiary.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton, CO
Murphy
Ohio
Requests for More Cadets at West Point
Colonel H. S. Scott reports to the War Department that discipline at the United States Military Academy soured briefly on July 4 leading to the dismissal of two first class cadets and one year suspensions for six third class cadets. He notes 116 vacancies and urges authorization of ninety two extra cadetships to offset shortages.
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Washington
H. S. Scott
United States Military Academy
Secretary of War
Ysual
Corps of Cadets
Scott
West Point
Tariff Hearing Advances as Ways and Means Tees Up Sessions
Washington December 4. The house wage and means committee reviewed tariff and related matters in today's hearing. Additional sessions are planned through December 19 with further dates to be announced. Director North of the census, asked to testify under oath about tariff legislation, awaits authority to administer an oath before appearing.
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Washington
House
North
Census
Payne
Ways End
Arbitration focus at American Mining congress session
Ohio Senator Charles Dick warned that 22 840 miners died in the past seventeen years with about half in the last six. President T L Lewis of the United Mine Workers condemned outsider arbitration while praising worker employer negotiated settlements. The meeting honored Marianna mine disaster victims and discussed mine safety and disaster prevention.
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Ohio
Pittsburg
American Mining Congress
T. L Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
George Gray
Delaware
Carroll D. Wrigt
Clark College
Worcester
Mass
United States Commissioner of Labor
Congress
Marianna
G. F. Traer
Chicago
United States
Charles Dick
T. L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Roosevelt
J. A. Holmes
United States Geological Survey
Lewis
Salvadoran Rebels Capture Cities Under Alfaro
In Nicaragua the Salvadoran rebellion under ex vice president Prudencio Alfaro has seized Ahuachapan Yautualan and Santa Ana. A San Salvador dispatch says a plot to topple the government was foiled and martial law is in effect. Alfaro is described as the leader with Barahona supporters implicated.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Salvador
Prudencio Alfaro
Ahuachapan
Yautualan
Santa Ana
San Salvador
Alfaro ix
Barahona
Steinheil Interrogation Continues in Paris Murder Case
The examination of Mme. Steinheil over the murder of her husband and mother proceeds at the palace of justice with secrecy and notable calmness. Investigators plan to reconstruct the crime scene at the Steinheil residence and pursue further cross examination to elicit a full account.
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Paris
Mme. Steinheil
Palace of Justice
Steinheil
Email p takes home hours cut for drivers and delivery staff
The plan to reduce work hours for delivery personnel and drivers as part of cost saving is being considered. Managers say adjustments would affect route coverage and pay, with concerns raised about service levels and worker compensation.
Leper Wife of General Wardwell Recalls Tragic Case
A Special Dispatch from Los Angeles reports the death of Mrs. J. C. Wardwell widow of General Wardwell, whose leprosy led to her arrest and transport to Tombstone Arizona. General Wardwell died there after worrying over her fate before she was brought back to Los Angeles.
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Commercial Tribune
Los Angeles
Cal
J. C. Wardwell
General Wardwell
Southerners for Deep Waterways Convention Rally
Inland waterway supporters gathered in New Orleans for the fourth annual Inter state Waterways league meeting. Delegates argued a lakes-to-gulf route would boost Louisiana and Texas and the entire Mississippi valley by enabling large ships to travel from Chicago or St Louis to Mexico via New Orleans or Galveston. Texas and Louisiana pledged backing, with an estimated completion cost of 4 million dollars cited by Lieutenant Governor O B Davidson.
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New Orleans
Mississippi River
Rio Grande
Louisiana
Texas
Mississippi Valley
Interstate Waterways League
Chicago
St. Louis
Memphis
Galveston
Mexico
O. B. Davidson
Inland waterways panel hears irrigation and navigation talks
The inland waterways commission meeting in Washington was chaired by Representative Burton of Ohio. A K McGee read the water section report detailing irrigation and navigation topics. Representative Bartold of Missouri arranged for a 100-member committee reception by the president next Thursday.
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Nee le Bus
Soof Equity
Tions
Manufac Association
le Bus
Equity Society
The
Winchester
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Inland Waterways Commission
Water Section
National Conservation Commission
Burton
Ohio
A. K. McGee
Conservation Commission
Bartold
Missouri
Teen Waterways Commission
Editor sent to asylum in Peoria by judge
James O'Hearn editor of The Plain Speaker was committed to Bartonville asylum today on his own request. He rushed into the county judge's chambers and warned he would kill Billy McRoberts and then himself if not committed.
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Peoria
James O’hearn
The
Plain Speaker
Bartonville Asylum
Stemmons
O’hearn
Bartonville
Billy McRoberts
Best Shopping Hours Morning Window Noted
A brief item notes 8 30 to 12 in the morning as the optimal shopping period with services and orders highlighted for potential savings.
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Mornine
Memorial tribute as Grover Cleveland honored by life insurance leaders
Notable exercises in New York mark memory of Grover Cleveland former president and longtime head of the Association of Life Insurance Presidents. The opening session featured addresses from Paul Morton and Dr John H Finley with letters from Stevenson Har Dole and Hillary A Herbert.
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New York
Grover Cleveland
United States
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
John H. Finley
College of the City of New York
Stevenson
Judson Har
Ohio
Hoke Smith
Hillary A Herbert
Mr. Cleveland
Robert Lynn Cox
Adee
Association
Lester W. Zartman
Wasp University
John F. Dryden
Prudential Insurance Company
Robert H
Samuel B. Smith
American Life Convention
Judson Harmon
Cleveland
Democrats Plan Caucus For House Organization
Representative Clayton of Alabama announced that Democratic members of the House would hold a caucus tomorrow night to form their organizational plan for the coming session of Congress.
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Washington
Clayton
Alabama
House of Representatives
Obituary notices for Baldwin Drain O'Donnell Hanna Clark
F W Baldwin, once from Vermont and Mexico’s National railways superintendent since 1903, died at his Mexico City home after two weeks with Bright's disease. John E Drain, a long time Cincinnati patrol driver, died at 55 after nearly a year ill. George O'Donnell, 15, a Civil War veteran known for morning papers on Vine Street, died at home. Captain Robert Hanna U S A retired died in New York City office before exam. Campbell Clark, a leader among the city’s colored community, died at 57 in McAllister Street after weeks of illness.
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F. W.baldwin
Vermont
National Railway Lines of
Mexico
City of
Bright
John E. Drain
Cincinnati
Delaney Avenue
George O'Donnell
Eighth and Vine
Vine Street
Robert Hanna
U.S. A
George E. Brewer
New York
Brewer
West Point
Whitehead
Sag Harbor
Order of the Loyal Legion
Campbell Clark
McAllister Street
Fleischmann Colored Club
Washington
Sam Clark
Chicago
Rumors Say Tolman Ready To Surrender And Pay License
The article reports on Tolman potentially surrendering and paying his license while facing scrutiny over forged papers and loan practices. Grayson seeks evidence of signed documents, Tolman’s legal rep Kapp delays, and city officials plan further warrants. A loan shark presence in Cincinnati is highlighted with the Hureka Realty and Loan company under investigation.
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Tate
Grayson
Miss. Beimforde
Tolman
Miss Beimforde
Dan Wright
Mr. Kapp
Graysom
Meyers
Kapp
Olman
Morrill
Common Pleas Court
Deckebach
Brown
Hureka Realty and Loan Company
Lincoln Inn Court
Main Street
B. Chambers
William F. Chambers
Atlas Bank
Post Office
Florida
Cincinnati
Taft Brotherhood Support Prompts Ohio Senate Hope
The Cincinnati editor urges Charles P Taft to seek the senatorship on merit not kinship. The piece cites his lawmaking record and management of a major Republican paper as qualifications, while noting William H Taft and party leaders back the candidacy and that Vorys disclaims any ambition.
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Charles P. Taft
Senate
Ohio
Vorys
Williams
Executive Committee
Walter Brown
State Central Committee
William H. Taft
William H
Taft Says No New Candidacy Announcement Planned
Mr. Charles P. Taft declined to issue an official statement on his senatorial bid after returning from the Host. He stated he is proceeding as before and that friends are assisting, with no further information to share.
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Charles P. Taft
Taft
Mr. Taft
Engineers Sign Peage Agreement Involving Pittburgh Lines
Washington reports a mediation board chaired by Knapp and Charles P. Neill reached an agreement with the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh. General Manager G L Peck and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers approved the mediation proposal. The dispute had threatened a strike over redress of grievances.
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Washington
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsh
Board of Mediation
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles P. Neill
G. L. Peck
Pennsylvania Lines
Board of Assessment
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Moors Routed by French Forces In West Africa
A French detachment in French West Africa engaged Moors with heavy losses on the Moorish side, suffering one lieutenant and twelve privates killed. A separate Indo China report states four native leaders plotting to poison a French detachment were routed.
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Paris
Fraudulent loan application scheme exposed by Tolman staff
The article describes a ring using false statements to secure credit and loans. It details forged names and addresses and a signature scheme involving Frank Grayson and Dan Wright. Tolman employees uncovered the deception and arrests followed for obtaining money under false pretenses.
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Frank Grayson
Dan Wright
Tolman
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