Armour & Co. official faces federal indictment in beef trust probe
Thomas J. Connors general superintendent of Armour & Co. was arrested on a bench warrant after a federal grand jury indicted him for allegedly corruptly influencing and intimidating witnesses in the beef trust investigation. The bond was set at 5000 dollars and Connors was released after assurances about publicity. The indictment accuses him of allowing a former Armour worker to use private offices for private business and of directing witnesses on what to disclose.
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Chicago
Thomas J. Conners
Armour & Co
Sanborn
Federal Grand Jury
Beef Trust
United States
Thomas Currier
Mr. Connors
United States District Court Room
Alfred R. Orion
Edward Tilden
Swift & Co
Mr. Onion
Mr. Tilden
Connors
Monadnock
Judge Sanborn
O. E. Pagin
Charles R. Morrison
District Court
Onion
Mr. Urion
Attorney Urion
Buell
Grand Jury
J. Ogden Armour
Mr. Armour
Armour .&Co
Haseen
Condors
John Bfomtolde
Brooklyn
Attack Jailer and Escape Three Prisoners
Three inmates James Gross Robert Tilley and George Anderson escaped from an Indiana jail during a Tuesday meal service Jailer James Savage was knocked down and badly hurt as the trio overpowered him Police and armed citizens pursued capturing Tilley and Gross while Anderson remained at large on charges of grand larceny.
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Indiana
Brazil
Ind
James Savage
James Gross
Robert Tilley
George Anderson
Tilley
Savage
Gross
Anderson
Soldiers Refuse Patrol Duty For Roosevelt Visit
Captain Reed Williams of the Dallas Texas national guard refuses patrol duty during President Roosevelt's Dallas visit on April 5 stating his men are soldiers not policemen. The remark highlights guard role concerns ahead of the event in Dallas Texas.
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Dallas
Tex
Reed Williams
Dallas Company
Texas National Guard
Roosevelt
Coe Commission Firm Bankrupt in Minneapolis
The Coe Commission company has been adjudged bankrupt by referee in bankruptcy O C Merriman. Ten days were given for the filing of the schedules.
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Coe Commission Firm
Minneapolis, Minn
Coe Commission Company
O. C. Merriman
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Fast Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by a new remedy sold by C. H. Leonard druggist in Elkhart Indiana. The cure claims prompt relief of bladder and back pain and rapid relief from water retention for both men and women.
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C. H. Leonard Druggist
Elkhart
Ind
Agricultural societies spread across Servia aid farmers
There are no less than 540 agricultural societies scattered over Servia distributing modern machinery and implements to farmers. These societies have a central office at Belgrade.
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Servia
Belgrade
Spavin Liniment Claims Remarkable Horse Cure in Elkhart
English Spavin Liniment promises to remove hard and soft lumps and blemishes from horses and cures spavins splints ring bone and sprains. It claims savings of 50 dollars per bottle and is sold by C H Leonard druggist in Elkhart Indiana.
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C. H. Leonard
Elkhart
Ind
Parrot Training Called For Naval Message By Duke
The Duke of Northumberland urged shipowners to train a parrot for every cottage to repeat the phrase Naval supremacy and command of the seas, in a recent meeting.
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Duke of Northumberland
London Medical Societies to Form Royal Society of Medicine
All medical societies in London intend to unite as the Royal Society of Medicine. The merger would save doctors time and money by eliminating the need to belong to multiple societies to stay current.
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London
Royal Society of Medicine
Oil discovery alters European energy map and wartime memory
The report notes large oil wells in northern Romania fueling exports to Europe replacing American and Russian petroleum. It recalls a Crimean War remark about two reliable Russian generals January and February, with General February failing this time. It also mentions Montenegro housing about a million goats, a main meat source for locals.
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Roumania
Europe
London
Nicholas I
Russia
Montenegro
Japan and Russia Move Toward Direct Peace Talks
London reports Russia has outlined terms for peace with Japan and may begin direct negotiations. US and France credit for progress. Delcasse offers mediation but direct talks expected. Hayashi cautions not to read too much into rumors while Japan prepares to continue the war if needed. Henry White to Rome after farewell with King Edward.
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London
Russia
United States
France
St. Petersburg
Japan
America
Delcasse
Lansdowne
Hayashi
Lord Lansdowne
Henry White
Edward
Mr. White
England
Rome
Roosevelt
Powder Mill Blast Fatal Four Die Near Troy New York
A Schaghti coke powder mills explosion near Troy New York killed three workers instantly and a fourth died later. The dead were James White Charles Colburn James Sprague and Albert Bartlett. The blast damaged nearby mills and shattered windows in Valley Falls and Schaghti coke. The cause remained unknown as the new buildings were destroyed.
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Troy
N. Y
Schaghticoke
James White
Charles Colburn
Hazardville
Conn
James Sprague
Albert Bartlett
Corning Mill
Valley Falls
WomanIdentifies Bank Robbers After Messenger Theft
May Brown of Oakland told police the names of the men who robbed a bank messenger of $10,000 last week. Police arrested Tom Collins and John Zimmerman in connection with the Oakland case in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Cal
Robbery and arson strike St James Episcopal Church
Robbery at St James Episcopal Church in Manitowoc Wisconsin led to the loss of church vessels valued at 5 000 dollars. The culprit removed items and set a fire. only a large hole in the woodwork remained as damage.
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Manitowoc
Wis
St. James” Episcopal Church
Flags Returned to Richmond Governor by War Department
Sixty two flags captured by Federal forces from Virginia troops have been sent back to the governor at Richmond by the secretary of war.
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Washington
Virginia
Richmond
Secretary of War
Murder at State Penitentiary in Pittsburg
Charles Turner aged 23 a convict was murdered inside the State Penitentiary Pittsburg Pa He was cut in the stomach and back during the incident on March 29 at the facility.
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State Penitentiary
Pittsburg
Charles Turner
Will of Gertrude Waller Leaves Bequest to Refuge
In Chicago on March 29 the will of Gertrude Waller directs a $150 bequest to a refugee for disabled cats and dogs. The document outlines funds intended for animal care.
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Chicago
Gertrude
Waller
S Refuge
Rockefeller Gift Sparks Board Split Over Moral Duty
Boston March 29 The Prudential Committee of the American Board votes to keep John D Rockefeller's $100000 gift amid public criticism led by Rev Dr Washington Glidden who argues the money was extorted and not belonging to Rockefeller. A.N. Bradford argues in favor of accepting the donation citing Rockefeller as a minority Standard Oil stockholder with wealth from other sources.
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Boston
Mass
Prudential Committee
The
American Missions Board
John D. Rockefeller
Daniel Evans
Rockefeller
Congregationalist
Washington Glidden
American Board
Standard Oil
Mrr
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Tornado Rips Louisburg Minnesota Wiping Out Village
A devastating tornado leveled Louisburg Minnesota destroying all business houses and most homes. Seven people were injured and one, Jennie Winger aged 7, suffered critical injuries likely to die. Fred Moen survived a 200 foot toss to a cellar but is seriously hurt. Several elevators depots and a Lutheran church were destroyed.
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Appleton
Minn
Louisburg
Winger
Ole Winger
Jennie Winger
John Winger
Paul Paulson
Fred Moen
Hennepin Lumber Company
Northwestern Elevator Company
Philley
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