Grand Jury Adjourned as Moody Reviews Evidence
Cleveland reporters note District Attorney Sullivan postponed the federal grand jury to consult Attorney General Moody in Boston. The probe targets Lake Shore railroad and Standard Oil with McEwen testimony on mileage discrimination. Moody may direct anew evidence evaluation. Tensions flare between McEwen and Dodd in the witness room amid warnings of contempt.
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Cleveland
Sullivan
Federal Grand Jury
Moody
General Moody
Boston
Lake Shore Railroad
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil Trust
Moodey
Lake Shore
Standard Oil
Chicago
Railroad
Standard_ Oil company
W. E. McEwen
Peerness Transit Company
National Refining Company
McEwen
Lake Shore Road
Peerless Transit Company
Union Tank Line
Grand Jury
Henry Dodd
Dodd
Lake Sho
J.R. Malloy
Lake Erie and Western
Western roads face quandary over new grain rate law
Western railroads carrying grain confront a broad new rate law that defines transportation widely to include elevator storage. This raises the question whether railroads must stop leasing their elevators and run them directly.
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West
Nine-Hour Day Restored for Bellefontaine Shops
The Big Four New York Central branch at Bellefontaine Ohio will return to a nine hour workday after three months on eight hours. About 400 employees will be affected as the schedule changes take effect immediately.
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Big Four
New York Central Lines
Bellefontaine
Steel sleeping cars to be used on Pennsylvania lines
Pennsylvania railroad officials plan to run an all steel sleeping car train between New York and Washington on a trial. Trials of new Pacific type locomotives were made on the Big Four route. A license notice in Elkhart seeks permission to sell intoxicating liquors at a location on South Main Street.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Chicago
Washington
Pullman
New. Steel
Pennsylvania
Big Four
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Kankakee
Elkhart
Concord Township
Elkhart County
Indiana
Eaward Dolke
Board of County Commissioners
Elkhart ‘County
Goshen
Babcock’s
Wickhart Elkhart
Indian
South Main Street
Edward. Dolke
Enginees Boost Speed Under Pressure Asserted
A report notes engineers claim the engines can achieve faster times when pressed. It highlights improvements in performance and potential trade offs in reliability and wear under high stress conditions.
Investigation finds no rate irregularities for Lake Shore lines
The committee reviewing rate practices across the country could not uncover any improper favoring of oil and general commodities shippers by the Lake Shore and its affiliates. J G Grammer, vice president of the lines west of Buffalo, is reported to be in good standing as the inquiry concludes.
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Andianapolis
Lake “Shore
New York Central Lines
J.G. Grammer
Lines West
Buffalo
Grammer
Lake Shore
Earnings rise for New York Central lines in June
The June earnings for the New York Central lines increase by 1,850,708.51 over June 1905, with all roads in the system showing gains. The Big Four posts 272,020.29 more, Peoria & Eastern 40,808.64, Lake Erie & Western 3,900.95, Lake Store 406,451.29, and New York Central 595,784.43 higher.
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New York Central
Big Four
Peoria & Eastern
Lake Erie & Western
Lake Store
Conductors complain of scarce complimentary passes and firings
Conductors report few complimentary passes on central and east lines with many dismissals in two months. They say passing a friend leads to notification that services are no longer needed, reflecting trying times for passenger conductors.
W J Thomas Takes Panama Isthmus Engineering Post
W J Thomas former Michigan division superintendent of the Big Four and brother of Seth Thomas division freight agent left Tuesday to begin duties in the engineering department on the Isthmus of Panama.
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W. J. Thomas
Michigan
Big Four
Seth Thomas
Panama
Freight traffic dips in early month volumes surprise department
The Big Four reported 5,007 more loaded cars during the first ten days of this month than in the same period last July, a surprising gain amid a broad drop in traffic across lines in recent days.
South Bend Greens manager makes moves releases players
Manager Grant for the South Bend Greens released John ny Kuehn who had been a leading shooter this season. He also loaned Red Kline and Red Wickenhoffer to Kalyatmazoo of the Southern Michigan league. Ramblers will meet at their diamond tomorrow night to improve grounds and seek a game with Shipshewana to be played here Sunday afternoon.
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Grant
South
Bend Greens
Johnny Kuehn
Red” Kline
Red” Wickenhoffer
Kalyatmazoo
Michigan
Ramblers
Goshen Merchant Charles Br On Succumbs to Time
Charles H. Br On of Goshen formerly with his store was here yesterday. The brief note records the lingering absence of a local merchant and his prior business ties in Goshen.
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Goshen
President Jewett Attacks Crim inal Code At State Bar Meet
West Baden Ind July 12 The State Bar Association meeting drew jurists from across Indiana with 250 attending the opening session. President Charles L Jewett condemned the clumsy unscientific criminal code and urged reforms to speed justice, curb delays and reduce mob violence driven by sensational trials. He argued against lengthy technicalities and criticized constitutional provisions he said burden innocent defendants and slow trials.
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West Baden
Ind
State Bar Association
Indiana
French Lick
Charles L. Jewett
Jewett
Supreme Court
England
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Vallea
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Hill's
Jewtt
Cabnel Jewett
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