Sugar Refining Trust Indicted for Conspiracy in Trade Restraint
A twelve man federal grand jury indicted the American Sugar Refining Company, six directors, and two lawyers for conspiracy in restraint of trade under the Sherman act. Indicted individuals include Washington B. Thomas and Arthur O’Dwner, with others from New York and Philadelphia. The fourteen counts detail the loan, control of 90 percent of U S sugar trade, and related schemes involving the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company and Adolph Segal.
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New York
United States
American Sugar Refining Company
Washington B. Thomas
Arthur oDnner
Charles H. Senff
John E. Parsons
John Mayer
Morristown
N. J
George H. Frasier
Philadelphia
Gustav L Kisser
Thomas B. Harnett
Adolph Segal
Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company
Trust
Uited States
United One
Pease
Jetstiy
Kissel
Pennsylvania Company
Segal
Threatening Letter Aims at Union City Judge
Judge J. E. Jones of the circuit court in Union City Tennessee received a letter mailed from St Louis Missouri threatening his life and saying he would be assassinated within ten years. The note also warned that the jury that found eight night riders guilty of murder in the first degree would be killed, the courthouse blown up, and the city in ashes with streets flooded.
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Union City
Tenn
J. E. Jones
Circuit Court Today
St. Louis
Minnesota governor and women's suffrage address
Jackson Michigan July 1 Governor Johnson of Minnesota delivered a speech urging support for women’s suffrage. He argued women’s presence improves atmosphere and politics with their refining influence. The remarks linked gender equality to better governance and civic life.
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Jackson, Mich
Johnson
Minnesota
Chinaman Strangled Found in New York Laundry
The body of Ung Yow, a Chinese laundryman, was found strangled with a rope and wedged in a washtub at his 124 Stanton Street laundry. The shop showed a disorderly scene and the money drawer was rifled. The brother identified the victim.
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New York
Ung Yow
Stanton Street
Metropolitan Police Tangle Involving Theodore A. Bingham
A Metropolitan Police tangle centers on Theodore A. Bingham, with officials probing facts and relations amid ongoing inquiries. Details remain concise as investigators review documents and testimonies.
Bingham Deposed as New York Police Commissioner
New York City moves to remove Theodore A. Bingham from the police commission amid disputes over enforcement of Mayor McClellan's orders in the George B. Duffy case. William F. Baker becomes acting commissioner as the mayor vows to enforce the law and curb political influence in policing.
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New York
Duffy
Theodore A. Bingham
New York City
Bingham
McClellan
George B. Duffy
Brooklyn
General Bingham
William F. Baker
Supreme Court
Gaynor
Ae Anaes
Hanson
Slattery
Geenral Bingham
Citizens’ Union
Devastated Reggio and Messina Shaken by New Quakes
In Messina and Reggio, six months after a major quake, tremors returned causing panic and evacuations. Eight shocks last night and ten since 7:20 this morning damaged structures, with a woman and child killed by a falling wall. Citizens seek open country and trees for shelter. Local observatories report widespread tremors and fear persists.
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Calabria
Sicily
Messina
Reggio
Iginék Polite Spa
Sheriff Stabbed in Mansfield Escape Incident
Toledo July 1 Alexander Scott an escapee from Toledo State hospital stabbed Sheriff Baer of Mansfield in the abdomen while resisting arrest at Mansfield where he had hidden with relatives Scott fled pursued by a posse of farmers and was captured at rear The sheriff will recover.
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Toledo
Alexander Scott
Toledo State Hospital
Baer
Mansfield
Scott
Rea
Tidal Wave Follows Quake
Tunis reports an earthquake shock lasting several seconds today followed by a small tidal wave in the gulf. No serious damage was caused.
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Tunis
Gulf
Earthquake Shakes Regio Italy Causes Panic and Damage
A strong earthquake struck Regio Italy at 7:30 this morning. Many walls collapsed and residents were thrown into panic as the tremor spread through the city.
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Reggio
Italy
San Bernardino Earthquake Slight Shock Felt at 6:30 PM
A minor earthquake tremor was reported in San Bernardino California at 6 30 p m causing no damage and prompting no injuries. The brief tremor was felt across the city with no accompanying aftershocks or structural concerns.
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California
San Bernardino
Cal
Contest party visits Niagara with trip to Falls
A party of forty young women touring Europe as guests of The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune arrived in Niagara Falls from Toronto aboard the steamer Chippewa. They rode the gorge by auto, explored the Cave of the Winds, and enjoyed luncheon at the Hotel Imperial before returning to Lewiston and Toronto on the Chippewa. They planned to sail to Montreal that night.
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Commercial Tribune
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Europe
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Falls
Toronto
Niagara Gorge
Hotel Imperial
Lewiston
Niagara River
Montreal
Tobacco Manufacturers Seek End Prize Coupons Hearing
Independent tobacco manufacturers testified before a Senate Finance subcommittee on July 1. About thirty firms represented, urging restoration of the Dingley law ban on cash coupons in tobacco packages and opposing a proposed tax increase by Senator Cheartslan.
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Washington
Committee On Finance
Finance Committee
Cheartlan
Wrights Fly at Fort Meyer in Nine Flights Around the Field
Orville Wright, amid crowd cheers, completed three successful flights circling the Fort Meyer drill grounds. He logged five, eight, and nine and a half circuits, with timings ranging from 50 seconds to just over nine minutes, reaching heights up to forty feet. Wilbur Wright supervised, noting improvements and stating no motor changes, while officials and dignitaries watched eagerly.
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Washington
Orville Wright
Fort Meyer
Bishop
Milton Wright
Reuchlin
Wilbur
Orville
Arlington Cemetery
Mr. Wright
Stephen B. Elkins
Arm
Wrights
Ohio Naval Men Set for Lake Erie Voyage Today
Lieutenant Commander C. B. Hawkins leading twenty five Ohio naval militia members to take charge of the gunboat Dora the Greek here tomorrow and depart for Lake Erie.
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Ohio
Lake Erie
Chicago
C. B. Hawkins
Ohio Naval Militia
Dorothea
Rich Packer's Relative On Stand in Divorce Court
In the common pleas court Judge Caldwell hears the divorce case of Mrs Gussie Ogden Drewitz against Ernest Drewitz with alimony cross petition. Mrs Drewitz cites long standing marital differences, cruelty, and prior mercy shown to her by sharing details of honeymoon quarrels and debt disputes, including a government bond gift to cover debts.
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Rich Packer
Gussie Ogden- Drewitz
Ernest Drewitz
Common Pleas Court
Caldwell
Ogden
Armour
Chicago
Ogden- Drewitz
Drewitz
Charles W. Baker
Florida
Death of Chinaman may be Leon Ling in Hudson River
New York July 1 a body found floating in the upper Hudson may be Leon Ling or William S Leon the killer of Miss Sigel. Despite nude state and water exposure a strong resemblance to Leon Ling exists in height weight and age leading coroner and police to continue careful identification checks.
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Hudson River
New York
Leon Ling
Willam S. Leon
Mbdisie Sigel
McDopald
Leon
Clinton W. Bell
Harlem
Bell
Bronx
Taft Elaborates Yale Speech on Tariff Revision
President Taft spoke to reporters in Washington detailing his Yale address. He urged Congress to accept conference tariff reductions from both sides to craft a fair revision and emphasized harmonious ties with Cannon and Aldrich. He sees no repeat of the Cleveland veto clash and expects a bill he can sign without party splits.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Taft
New Haven
White House
Congress
Cannon
Aldrich
Cleveland
Many Saloons Go Dry For the Next Three Years
Lexington July 1 only twenty four Kentucky counties can sell liquor in all parts now. At midnight twenty six Ashland saloons in Boyd county population 20000 closed doors for three years. Catlettsburg voted wet by one vote and liquor will still be sold there. Ashland had supplied a great territory.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Ashland
Boyd Company
Catlettsburg
Strong Plea Against Corporation Tax Faces Senate Objection
Washington July 1 report on a heated Senate session over a proposed income tax and a non tax substitute. Bulkeley opposed immediate ballot, signaling absent voting from Connecticut and potentially affecting consensus. Debate featured Borah Root Bacon Clapp Owen with varied views on constitutionality and the impact on tariffs.
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Root
Connectice
Senate
Borah
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Wise
Regewes
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Metropolitan Police Tangle
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Niagara
Dayton
Major Squier
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Charlie Taft
Signal-Corps
Gussie
Ogden Drewitz
Frank Ogden
Ghinaman
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Hudson
BelievesIt Leon
YALE
Branch
Bulkeley
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United
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Preme Court
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