Feud witness Feltner backs Jett confession in Kentucky case
Mose Feltner, now in Hamilton, confirms parts of Curtis Jett’s confession and says his own affidavit in the Marcum Hargis case was true. He mentions plots against Marcum and Jim Cockrill and notes he was shot in the back while in the feud country. Feltner will be a star witness in Judge James Hargis's trial.
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Bill Britton
Anse White
James Hargis
McKinley Cockrill
W. W. Vaughn
Dr. Cox
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Cox
O. H. Pollard
Jett
Feltner
Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
Kentucky
Curtis Jett
Cottongame’s
Heaton Street
Tom White
Marcum-Hargis
Winchester
Marcum
Jim Cockrill
Callahan
White
John Abner
John Smith
A. G. Combs
Sam Jett
Grant
White House
Cole Minnesota Nominee Nomination Split After Ballot Fight
The Republican State Convention in Duluth Minnesota nominated A L Cole of Walker for governor after a four ballot contest that ended the Jacobsen surge from Madison. Late night reports said Cole planned to withdraw before finalizing the ticket.
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Commercial Tribune
Duluth
Minn
J. F. Jacobsen
Madison
Jacobson
A. L. Cole
Walker
House
Cole
Million Enter Country Through Ellis Island Record Pace
New York June 13 More than 1 000 000 immigrants will enter the United States through this port by June 30 next per Immigration Commissioner Watchorn at Ellis Island. Up to June 1 870 000 had landed. If May pace continues the 1 000 000 figure will break all records. May deportations reached 1 753 the largest for a similar period.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
United States
Watchorn
Ellis Island
Prominent Staunton Man Arrested for Peonage
Acting on federal orders, U S Marshal W L Morey and deputies arrested James E. Smith of Staunton Missouri on peonage charges this morning. He allegedly held Black workers without pay under a rifle guard.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
United States
W.L. Morey
James E. Smith
Staunton
Grape-Nuts Nourishes Weak Child After Illnesses
A Colorado mother recalls her fifteen month old son recovering from pneumonia brain fever and teething by feeding him Grape-Nuts and milk then the full grain cereal itself. She reports rapid strength gain and a strong healthy baby after continued use. The testimonial cites Postum Co Battle Creek as the producer and promotes Grape-Nuts and cream for all children.
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Colorado
Kansas City
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Wellville
Meat Bill Puts GOST on Nation
Details of a meat inspection bill debated in the U S House outline sanitation rules for slaughtering, packing and meat products. Provisions include government funded inspections, nightly checks, and seizure of unsound meat with penalties for noncompliance. The bill also assigns costs to the government and requires annual reporting of inspectors and expenses.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Slater Sues to Regain Public Printing Office
The suit challenges J W Johnson's 1906 appointment as Supervisor of Public Printing, arguing no vacancy existed and that Slater, the incumbent, remains rightful holder. The petition cites requirements for bond, Senate confirmation, and practical printer qualifications, seeking ouster and restoration of the office.
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Pattison
Garber
Slater
John M. Pattison
Ohio
Secretary of State
Senate of the State
Senate
Welcome to Kentucky and the Old Kentucky Home
A vast welcome address at a reunion in Louisville features Governor Beckham and Henry Watterson praising Kentucky heritage. Watterson extols Kentuckians, family roots, liberty, and unity, urging visitors to feel ownership of Kentucky and its enduring motto Be sure from yonder skies they look down.
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Kentucky
Great Armory
A. Y. Ford
Paul C. Barth
Louisville
Mr. Ford
Governor Beckham
State of
Henry Watterson
Mr. Watterson
Virginia
Commonwealth
Daniel Webster
Francis
Louise Lee Hardin
Denver
Col
Robert E. Hughes
Miss Hardin
Cincinnati
Louisville& Nashville
Railroads Use of Private Coal Cars Under ICC Scrutiny
Four presidents of major railroads were notified the Interstate Commerce Commission would hear their testimony on June 21 in Washington about private coal car orders and alleged rebates. The Pennsylvan ia Railroad and Berwind-White Company figures surfaced amid queries on special rates and discounts affecting coal companies and other carriers.
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Commercial Tribune
Philadelphia
Pressed Steel Car Company
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Afterwate
Interstate Commerce Commission
H. E. Swartz
F. I. Gowen
Pennsylvania Railroad
W. A. Guthrie
Atterbury
Huff Or Hoff
Pugh
WL. McCullough
New York Central Railroad
New York Central
Clements
Washington
Hebner
HB. J. Berwint
Berwind-White Company
Wash
Eastern Soft Coal Roads
Commission
Goebel Seeks Ryan Opinion on Beveridge Bill
A special dispatch from Washington reports Goebel seeks Cincinnati meat packers views on the Beveridge bill. The query aims to gauge industry reaction and potential impact on meat markets and regulation.
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Goebel
Ryan
CommErcial
Postal Telegraph Building
Wasutvetox
D.C
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Cincinnati Meat Packers
Goebel Seeks Views on Meat Inspection from Cincinnati Abattoir
Representative Goebel telegrammed Michael Ryan of the Cincinnati Abattoir Company asking for views on the necessity of cattle on the hoof post mortem examination and canned meats inspection and on the Government paying inspection costs. He noted Cincinnati packers’ strong interest in the Beveridge bill and aims to understand conditions in their establishments to act properly when the bill reaches the House.
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Goebel
Michael Ryan
Cincinnati Abattoir Company
Cincinnati
Beveridge
Swift & Co Secretary Denies Rebate Involvement
D E Hartwell secretary for Swift and Co pacers says the Kansas City export rebate case does not involve rebates. He notes shipments used contract rates with freight paid and bills showing no rebates. He warns Judge McPherson's opinion could disrupt future contracting and transport cost estimates.
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Swift & Co
Commercial Tribune
Chicago
D. E. Hartwell
Packers
Kansas City
Supreme Court of the United States
McPherson
Able Legal Counsel
Penny Dividends Declared by Lines West and Panhandle
The Pennsylvania Company serving lines west of Pittsburg declares a 3 percent semi annual dividend raising the stock to a 6 percent basis on its $60 million capital. Panhandle railroad follows with 2.5 percent on preferred and 1.5 percent on common stock, totaling 5 percent.
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Commercial Tribune
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Company
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago, Cincinnati & St. Louis
Panhandle
Depositions Taken in Pere Marquette Bond Case
Receiver Harmon refused to release details about depositions in the J Pier son Morgan syndicate case seeking to block a 2 million dollar Pere Marquette bond issue for the C Co and L railroad. Harmon said there is nothing to publish. The case involves alleged substandard construction and rapid completion.
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Harmon
Pere Marquette
Judson Harmon
J. Pierson Morgan Syndicate
Car Builders in Session at Atlantic City Convention
Two thousand delegates attend the annual Master Car Builders' Association convention in Atlantic City New Jersey. President Baker of Chicago outlines railroad prosperity while Edward A Moseley of the Interstate Commerce Commission urges compliance with recent laws for worker safety and car standardization. Over a million dollars of exhibits draw attention on the steel pier and in Pennsylvania Railroad yards. Delegates oppose proposed state laws they deem burdensome especially grab rail restrictions and call for greater uniformity.
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Atlantic City
Commercial Tribune
N. J
Master Car Builders’ Association
Baker
Chicago
Edward A. Moseley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania
Stockholder Sues Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Sidney Hoag of New York sues in Cleveland Common Pleas to compel inspection of Lake Shore Michigan Southern Railway books. Hoag, owner of 220 shares, says his request was refused and cites no mismanagement or stated reason for access.
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Lake Shore & Michigan_ Southern
Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad
Common Pleas Court
Sidney&. Hoag
New York
Railroad Notes Highlight Regional and National Orders
Vice President W. J. Murphy and General Manager W. A. Garrett of the Cin cinnati Southern left for New York City. George W. Weedon of the Pennsylvania is in Atlanta. Erie orders 3000 tons of bridge material from American Bridge Company. Baltimore Ohio orders 300 tons from same firm. Lorain lake terminals to be completed next week. Big Four double tracks Batesville to McCoy, Indiana, eleven miles. Cuban railroads to build about 250 miles this summer, 180 on Havana division.
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W. A. Garrett
Cincinnatii
Southern
New York
City
George W. Weedon
Pennsylvania
Atlanta
Erie
American Bridge Company
Batore & Ohio At
P. Farrell
Cincinnati
Baltimore & Ohio
Lorain
Batesville
McCoy
Ind
Havana
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