Rail rebate cases yield heavy fines and prison terms
George E. Thomas and L. B. Taggart of New York receive four and three month prison terms with fines of 6000 and 4000 after being convicted of securing rebates on shipments. Four packing companies and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad were fined up to 20000 per count with bonds set at 15000. Appeals filed. motions for new trials denied.
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Kansas City
United State District Court
Smith MeePharson
Red Oak
Iowa
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Swit & Co
Cudahy Packing Company
Armour Packing Company
Nelson Morris & Co
George L. Thomas
New York
L. B. Taggart
Thomas
Taggart
St. Louis
Kansas
Burlington Railroad
Burlington Railroad Company
Burlington
Thomas and Taggart
Mutiny on Angola Convict Farm Leaves Four Dead
In Natchez Mississippi four convicts were killed and Captain J W Block foreman of the convict mill fatally wounded during a failed escape at the Angola State convict farm in Louisiana. Singleton Dutch and Bird seized Block and attempted to flee. Gibson tried to stop them and was shot. Deleth and Pay Guard Ogden returned fire as the escape collapsed.
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Natchez, Miss
Mtth
Angola
J. W. Block
Rawmill
J. W. Gibson
New Orleans
Block
Singleton
Dutch
Bird
Gibson
Sin Rieton
Trusty
Deleth
J.T. Ogden
Expelled in Massachusetts House for Bribery Attempt
The Massachusetts House voted 142 to 44 to expel Representative Frank J. Gethro of Boston after the Rules Committee found he sought improper influence on legislation tied to the defeat of the Anti Bucket-shop bill. A long investigation preceded the expulsion.
Double Guard at Pekin in Response to Fire Refugees
Arrangements will double America's Legation guard in Peking as 500 Chinese await aid after a major fire. The Pacific Mail liner Korea carried about 600 destitute Chinese, homeless since the blaze, who will return to China at the Chinese Government's expense. Bryan criticizes private monopolies and urges regulation of corporations during his Norway visit.
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Pekin
America
Pacific Mail
Korea
San Francisco
Orient
China
Bryan
W._d. Bryan
Tronéhjem
Norway
Eight-Year-Old Gravely Wounds Self in Cleaning Gun
Byron Gray of Granville New York accidentally shot himself in the neck while cleaning a gun. He walked to his home veranda and told his mother what happened before collapsing dead at her feet.
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Byron Gray
Granville
N. Y
Best May on Record as Railway Earnings Surge
Railway earnings show a sharp May rise of over four tenths of a percent, marking the month as the best May on recent record.
Waterville Mayor Cyrus W. Davis Nominated for Governor
Cyrus W. Davis of Waterville, a former two time mayor and state representative, was nominated at the Democratic sub-convention in Bangor as candidate for governor. The Bangor meeting named Davis after his prior service and party leadership in Maine.
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Cyrus W. Davis
Waterville
Maine
Bangor
Pure Food BIL Discussed In The House
In Washington the Pure Food issue was debated in the House. Members were shown how foods can be adulterated and discussed actions to protect families including a case involving a kidnapped boy and an inquiry into handling adulterated goods.
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Washington
Coronation of Haakon VII and Queen Maud in Trondheim
King Haakon VII and Queen Maud were crowned in Trondheim in a simple ceremony that echoed American inaugural style. Crowds from Norway and abroad filled the ancient capital as a nation pridefully proclaimed All for Norway. The cathedral decoration concealed its unfinished state while a 226-voice chorus performed a four-part cantata by Malversen.
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Trondhjen
Norway
Haakos VII
Maud
Norsa
Waakon
Ims
Queen Maud
England
Trondhjem
Haakon
Malversen
National Theatre of
Rich Help for Murder Ma'am Faces Bail In Sioux Falls
Mrs Emma Kauffman wife of Moses Kauffman a Sioux Falls millionaire brewer is held without bail for trial in the State Circuit Court on charges of murdering Miss Agnes Poirers a sixteen year old domestic helper. After the hearing she is jailed as her husband accompanies her. The court session was brief and a crowd threatened violence forcing the carriage to flee past a crowd into a nearby stable where a rig was hired.
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Kauffman
Sioux Falls
Emma Kauffman
Moses Kauffman
Agnes Poirers
Divorce From Taskmaster In Chicago Heavily Demanding Memorized Work
Mrs. William Palmer Armstrong obtained two divorces after a husband declared her culture inadequate and subjected her to nightly memorization tasks. She was required to spell and define rare words and to memorize lines from Milton and Shakespeare as a form of recreation and instruction. The harsh regimen and its outcome were central to the divorce proceedings.
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Wininuit
Chicago
William Palmer Armstrong
Prosecution Against Standard Oil Across Nation Begins
President and Cabinet order wide prosecutions against Standard Oil for violations of the Interstate Commerce law and Sherman Anti-Trust act. Attorney General Moody announces efforts led by Frank B. Kellogg and Charles B. Morrison with trials to follow in Chicago and Buffalo.
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Washington, DC
Standard Oil Company
Fihénow
Moody
Standard Oil
United States
Mey
Frank B. Kellogg
St. Paul
Charles B. Morrison
Chicago
Morrison
Pennsylvania Railroad
Olean
Rochester
Andence
Vermont
New England
Federal Grand Jury
Buffalo
Standard Ol Company
Great Oil Corpa
Garfield
Attorney General’s Department
Bureau of Corporations
Miss Laura Kelly Dies After Commencement Nervous Breakdown
Laura Kelly an 18 year old Pillsbury Academy student who earned high honors suddenly collapsed after commencement day. Taken home in distress she never recovered recognition or health and died four years later in a ruinous mental state.
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Owantonne
Minn
Pillsbury Academy
Laura Kelly
Miss Kelly
Roosevelt to Visit Panama for Canal Zone Review
President Roosevelt will travel to the Isthmus of Panama in November aboard a warship to conduct a thorough examination of canal zone conditions. Details are pending but the trip aims to return to Washington for Congress opening in December.
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Washington
DD. C
White House
Roosevelt
Panama
Canal Strip
Canal Zone
Congress
Turkish Soldiers Mutiny as Feizi Pasha Uses Artillery
In Constantinople Feizi Pasha commands Yemen Province troops fighting rebellious Arabs. Mutinous regiments seek home and clash with loyal units. The mutineers surrender after heavy losses, with artillery turned on their own ranks.
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Feizi Pasha
Constantinople
Turkey
Yemen
Ansious
Coms
Man Fatally Shoots Self After Mad Cat Bite
Ka A. Foy, living in Chicago, killed himself with three bullets at the Home Fire Insurance Company on La Salle street after a prior bite from a mad cat in South Haven Kansas. He left a note claiming physicians said relief from his illness was impossible and that insanity had driven him to suicide.
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Chicago
South Haven
Kan
Ka A. Foy
Home Fire Insurance Company
Ai la Salle
Foy
Hin Dneane
Lord Keith
Napoleon
St. Helena
France
Bonaparley
Lord Liverpool
England
Denton
Keith
Aind
Tonnant
Frings
St. James
Wkighty Cent Gas Victory in New York Appellate Ruling
The Appellate Division rules gas consumers in New York City owe no more than eight cents pending the constitutional challenge in federal court. The decision centers on the ongoing eight cent gas rate dispute and its effect on NYC residents.
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New York City
Green acquitted in postal fraud trial of four former officials
Former State Senator George B Green of Blog khamton N and Willlard D Dore nus of Unscity were acquitted after four weeks of bribery and conspiracy to defraud the government in the sale of canceling machines to the Post Office. Other items mention Rockefeller abroad, Pillsbury death, and political shifts.
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Nee Gaulty
Washington, D. C
George B Green
Blogkhamton
Willlard D. Dorenus
Unscity
Post Office Department
Criminal Court No
Steel Trust Orders Ban on Employee Gratuities
United States Steel Corporation directs staff to refuse gifts from any person or firm dealing with the company to prevent graft and improper influence.
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Steel Trust
The
United States Steel Corporaton
Labor shortage and wage fights ripple across cities
Reports show demand for agricultural labor in Western Anse Lal and rising wage pressures in cities from Montreal to Baltimore. Union activity includes a breachery men organization in Waltham and calls for eight hour systems in New Zealand railways, with deportations and injunctions shaping labor dynamics.
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Waltham, Mass
Toronto
Canada
Ghetty Stand
New York
South Africa
New Zealand
Baltimore
Montreal
Pans
Postmen's Union
United States
Amd
Uphol- Meiers
Tinnssen & A
Parcdouserdy
Imuersion
Thaw shoots Stanford White at Madison Square Roof Garden
In a dramatic vigil in New York a thousand spectators witness the murder of architect Stanford White by Wr Thaw as cameras flash and Evelyn Nesbit watches in shock. Thaw surrenders at West Thirtieth Street station and defends the act as jealousy driven amid a web of high society scandal.
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New York
Stanford White
Tn Se
Cety
Dhury BK
Shaw
Wan O
Pillsburg
Vie Akadison Square
Mamsetle Champagne
White
Thaw
Moe
West Thirtieth Street
White Aga Dinekgmird
Tenderloin
Lily Dra
Evelyn Nesbit
Annebress
Lars
Nils
Carey
Shia
Liotel
Lawrence
Chen
Ant
Pittsburg Reacts to Thaw White Affair Stirring City News
In Pittsburg the Maree Kendall Thaw gun incident with Stanford White sparks broad excitement. The Thaws, long noted social leaders, include Harry Kendall Thaw a brother in law of the Countess of Yarmouth and son of Mrs. William Thaw, figures tied to early Pennsylvania Railroad prominence.
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Pittsburg
Maree Kendall Thaw
Stanford White
New York
Harry Kendall Thaw
Cougtess
Yarmouth
William Thaw
Thaw
Jealous Love Ends in Double Tragedy at Farmhouse
In Netcong New Jersey twenty year old Rose Cowley is shot and killed by Cleveland Longcore after a failed suitor’s attempt to abduct her and set fire to the home. Longcore then killed himself nearby, ending a jealous pursuit that culminated in the farmhouse blaze and family evacuation.
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Nose Cowley
Cleveland Longrove
Rose May Cowley
Here
Cleveland Longeors
Rum -Ming Cowles
Longcore
Miss Cowley
House Passes Immigration Bill After Ed Test Elimination
The House in Washington D C moved forward on immigration legislation after removing the education test proposal and the increased head tax. The vote signals progress toward a broader bill, with leaders aiming to advance it through the chamber.
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House
Washington, CL
Berkeley wills estate to California University for Kerney Station
The late Theodore Kearney of Presnd bequeaths his entire estate valued at 400 dollars to the University of California. He provides through his will the creation of a Kerney Agricultural Experiment Station as an adjunct to the university.
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Berkeley
Cal
Theodore Kearney
University of
Unclear OCR Text About a Legal Case and Rejection
Fragmentary report discusses a dispute over funds involving a party named D. Reuke and a national committee. Judge Lindsey of Denver reportedly ruled against a suggested plan connected to a children’s case, with friends of the children opposing the proposal.
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Don D. Reukefeller
Dudge Lindsey
Denver
Friends of the Children
May Withdraws From French Insurance Pact In Senate Debate
In Washington May withdraws from a French insurance accord amid Senate debate. Severe amendments pass the House substitute aimed at preventing blending of Whisks. record notes the vote and ongoing legislative wrangle without graphic detail.
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May
Pion Vrances Vo
Anoine Sd Taat Beeuipe
Tate Insurance
Vrances
Nouse
House
Washigton
Senate
Neasuid
Nomination Claim Unclear Amid Political Shuffle
A garbled report suggests a person named Terria min Fare may have claimed a nomination and ascended to a clerk position in an election context. Details are fragmented, with missing dates and proper names, leaving the narrative ambiguous.
Morley High School Meet Sets Record Showing
Fragmented text notes a competition between two schools at Waranoce Park with Morley hosting. Mentions events and participants in a regional athletic meet and a bench of high school teams. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a track or athletic event with multiple schools involved.
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Dagny Oud
Chieaned
Wrst
Waranoce Park
Westheld
Wat Bais
Meteor
The
Chrestens
Proppydl
Wholesale Prices Quoted in New York for Groceries 1908
The list details wholesale prices in New York for dairy products meats and produce from various suppliers. It includes creamery butter lard and cheese by quarter and dozen, canned goods beans fruits and berries, live poultry and eggs, hay and straw, vegetables and grains with numerous per unit and per bag rates across stations and regions. Prices cover Western California Pacific Coast and State and Penn markets with items such as Baldwin pears and Northern Spy apples and gooseberries.
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Ruttey -Creamery
Wetern
Nearhby Faney
Geter
Ned Kidney
Lina
Cal
Baldwin
Ben Davis
Taagels
Reese
Tee
Tlopr
Pacific Coast
Duluth
City Grossi
ST Albags
Commerce Records Show Sharp Import Rise Abroad
Foreign trade data for ten months indicate imports exceed exports by about 1.7 billion dollars, with total yearly figures surpassing 4 billion. Increases span foodstuffs and manufactured goods, while sugar and coffee imports fall. Trade with noncontiguous territories rises but remains below overall import gains. Wheat crop records in Panjab and Delaware strawberry shipments to New York are noted, with favorable prices and high receipts.
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Washington, D. CA
Ballytin
United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
Lia Ono
Delaware
New York
Monster Pearl Found by Wisconsin Digger
A Wisconsin digger in Elsworth unearthed what is believed to be the largest pearl in the world. The round gem weighs eighty five grains and, after Mrs Bates spotted it, is expected to fetch around $100,000. The finder and Mrs Bates were digging for clues in a Misglystopt river area when the discovery occurred.
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Clan
Diesel
Elsworth
Wis
William Bates
La Follette pushes to keep coal lands from private control
Senator La Follette introduces concurrent resolutions to withdraw public lands containing coal lignite and oil from entry and sale. The aim is government ownership or strict control to prevent monopolies and ensure fuel supplies while avoiding strikes and private exploitation. President Roosevelt discussed the issue with La Follette, supporting government retention of mineral lands and potential lease arrangements to avoid monopoly and ensure arbitration.
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Washington, D. C
la Palerre
la Follette
Roosevelt
Senator la Follette
Senate
Wisconsin
Cafield
United States
Geological Survey
Pollene
Bilemy
Sayiar
Jeast
Mi Wiouses
Beine Latsoy
National League News and Player Movements Recap
The Nationst Game coverage notes trades and signings including Mathewson joining the Cleveland Blues and Sugden returning to the minors. It highlights Cleveland’s season prospects, St Paul’s first baseman batting averages, and general league momentum with several veteran players changing teams and roles.
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Iran
Piteh
Westington
Cleveland
Witcher
Norsond
Gilson
Chicago
Chih Hay
Cinetapad
Piene
Orville
Stanley Robinson
Ted Saliane
New York
Ned Timlon
Nathie
Stason
Paul Radfasd
Diphe
Jos
Cleveland Blues
Me Mathewson
Alli Bane Char Hsorgy
Wits
Sugden
Dong
St. Paul
Hungarian Army Budget Shows 700000 Dollar Outlay
Budget notes indicate an outlay of 700000 dollars for ChreS under the Hungarian army plan. The document outlines limited details about funding distribution and asset procurement within the defense budget.
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Wangan
Rail rates slashed in Kentucky ruling hits Louisville and Nashville hardest
The Interstate Commerce Commission in Prank fort orders sweeping freight cuts, setting Louisville and Nashville as the base rate and reducing its charges by twenty five percent. Milwaukee Central also censured, others like Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific and Southern cited for unfair practices but not censored. Chesapeake and Ohio largely exonerated. Expect strong appeals from Louisville and Nashville and Milwaukee Central.
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Louisville
State
Rallerad Commission
Prankfort
Louis- Vile
Nashville
Toliois
Samount
Lewisville
Milwais Central
Nahyie
Kentucky
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Texas
Paife
Southern
Chesapeake and Ohio
J.maels Central
Senate backs lock canal after Panama sea level vote
Senate vote favors a lock canal over a sea level route in Panama. A lock plan costs about 155 million dollars with an eight year build time, while a ten level design would cost 235 million and take at least twelve years. President reacts, noting urgency and cost efficiency in choosing the quicker option.
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Washington
D. C
Panama
Senate
Mopking
Kittredge
Ankeny
Purrows
Burnham
Gallinger
Hale
McCumber
Nelson
Platt
Patterson
Colorado
Congress
Poisoned while dining on canned chicken at Warsaw
About 100 members of the National Editorial Association in Warsaw Indiana contracted food poisoning after eating chicken and ham sandwiches from a packing house. Several members were bedridden in Winona Lake two miles away and one man died, with others too ill to continue to Chicago for the trip.
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Warsaw
Ind
National
Fdltorial Association
Chicago
Manion
Minny
Chicago Packers
Drowned at Palisades After Man Wanders Off
Saonaed Wesdroelt of Tenafly was found dead at Clinton Point along the Palisades. He had been missing for a day, reportedly ill for two weeks, and wandered off while mentally unbalanced. Wesdroelt worked with Lond & Taylor in New York and held local community roles.
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Chak
New York City
Saonaed Wesdroelt
Tenafiy
Lond & Taylor
New York
Royal Arcanum Aid O
Presbyterian Sundaye School
The Doctor's Wife Endorses Pot Cure Advice
The article describes a doctor’s wife agreeing with a controversial remedy involving grape products for dental and stomach issues. It details preparation steps and patient recommendations, including soaking and feeding, claiming nourishment and relief for frail patients with limited teeth function.
The Admiral's Flight and Napoleons Capture Echoes
A fragmented column recalls Admiral Keith eluding a messenger seeking Napoleons arrest during the St Helena era. It pairs with snippets about public figures lord Liverpool and Bonapartes fate, then shifts to health tips and advertising blurbs about ironworks and a Congested tower project at Coney Island.
Cuticura Remedies Aid Severe Eczema Case Says Farmount Letter
A household letter from Lizte Vincent Schomas, Farmount, Walden’s Ridge, Ost. Je, 1905, reports a dramatic eczema recovery in six weeks after using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills. The writer notes distance from doctors, travel costs, and strong satisfaction with the remedies’ results.
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Thom
Dallas
Lizte Vincent ‘Schomas
Walfen
Peruna and Tonics Highlight Sickness Letters to Editor
Oakland Nebraska resident Mr. HH J Henneman reports chronic stomach catarrh improved by Peruna with renewed appetite and weight gain. Astoria Oregon resident Mr Austin M Small notes better appetite after trying Peruna described as a splendid appetizer and tonic.
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HH. J. Henneman
Oakland
Neb
Gould
Perini
Austin M. Small
Astoria
Ore
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