Seven sentenceds n rebate cases
In Kansas City, Judge Smith McPherson sentenced seven defendants in a rebate scheme case. Fines ranged from 4,000 to 15,000 dollars. several defendants, including George L. Thomas and L. B. Taggart, received prison terms. The judge clarified the charges, distinguishing unlawful concessions from rebate cases and detailing the involved carriers and shippers.
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Commercial Tribune
Kansas City
United States District Court
Smith McPherson
Red Oak
Iowa
Swift & Co
Cudahy Packing Company
the Armour Packing Company
Nelson Morris & Co
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway
George L. Thomas
New York
L. B. Taggart
Government to Prosecute Standard Oil Under Elkins Law
Washington June 22 Attorney General Moody announced government action to prosecute the Standard Oil Company for interstate rebates and discriminatory practices. He indicated possible further action under the Sherman Act and steps to curb trade discrimination in pending rate legislation.
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Washington
Lehigh Valley
Packing House
Burlington Company
Commercial Tribune
Standard Oil Company
Moody
Commissioner of Corporations
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Frank B. Kellogg
St. Paul
Western Paper Organization
Charles B. Morrison
Chicago
Harris Governs Ohio in Cautious First Term
Governor Harris intensifies a cautious start in Columbus as he reaches each issue and declines definite policy. He avoids pledges on reelection, Sunday closing, and Pattison appointees, while planning staff changes next week and weighing private secretary candidates including Judge Elam Fisher.
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Commercial Tribune Bureau
Outlook
Columbus
Ohio
Commercial Tribune
Harris
Pattison
D. S. Creamer
John P. Brennan
Eta
Ted
C. P. Godfrey
Ottawa
Godfrey
Republican
Senate
Edward Scobey
Randolph Walton
Nash and
Herrick
Albright
Eaton
Judge Lemert
Nash
Elam Fisher
Meek
Judge Fisher
General Harris
Robbers Hold Up Brent Station Telegraph Operator
A chloroformed bound and gagged telegraph operator, W. E. Lawwill, was found at Brent Kentucky’s C. and O. station after robbers stole $55. Two armed men entered the office before midnight, ransacked drawers, scattered tickets, and escaped. Detectives were dispatched to investigate.
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Brent
W. E. Lawwill
Indictments Return in Drake Inquiry Hit Prominent Local Officials
Six secret indictments and nine open charges emerge from the Drake investigation in Common Pleas Court. William Marmet, Henry Burkhold, Rudolph Kleybolte and B P Critchell face perjury and bribery related accusations. Marmet and Luhrig Coal Companies accused of restraint of trade with city coal contracts. Burkhold bond set at 1000 dollars. others to appear for bond.
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William Marmet
Marmet Coal Company
Henry Burkhold
Luhrig Coal Company
Rudolph Kleybolte
Common Pleas
New York
Ryan
Burkhold
Drake
Michael Mullen
Grand Jury
Mullen
Wm. Marmet
Marmet Company
Marmet
Rudolph Kleyb Dokte
Kleybolte
Market
Luhrig
Luhrig Company
Parks Critchell
Michigan
Cincinnati
Pfleger
City of Cincinnati
City Water Works
Gasoline stove accident claims three Harrison children
In Harrison Ohio Mrs. Chas Wuesthorn’s three children Victor 5 Francis 3 Cecelia 2 died after a gasoline stove toppled during breakfast. The baby Cecelia died soon after while Victor and Francis succumbed minutes later. Neighbor Jacob Roudebush attempted a rescue but flames blocked access. The cause remains unexplained as officials investigate.
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Charles Wuesthorn
Harrison, C
Victor
Francis
Cecelia
Pohl
Harrison
Cameron
Cecelia Wuesthorn
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Trondhjem
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Burlington
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Tronchjem
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Charles H. Graves
Sweden
Graves
John H. Gibbons
United States
London
Gibbons
William W. Gibson
St. Petersburg
William
Prince and Princess of Wales
Supreme Court
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Loeviland
Actander
Olsson
Oscar
Christian
Denmark
Harold
Prince Henry
Prussia
Prince
Princess of Wales
Victoria
England
Grand Duke
Michael
Russia
Eagh Bridge
Democrats
Preble County
Hartman
General Assembly
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Brent, Ky
Lawwill
Law- Will
Lawwell
Tered
Covington
Drake Investigation
B. P. Critchell
Luhing Coal Company
Wuesthorn
Chas
Roudebush
Jacob
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