Federal suits filed against tobacco trust to break combine
New York July 10 government filed in federal court a petition against the American Tobacco Company Imperial Tobacco Company American Snuff Company American Cigar Company United Clear Stores Company American Stogie Company MacAndrews Forbes Company Conley Fail Company and 56 other corporations and 79 individuals linked to the tobacco trust. The filing seeks dissolution by breaking the trust agreements and asks for a receiver to manage assets. The trust formed in 1890 to buy five cigarette makers and now holds assets over 275 million dollars. James McReynolds special assistant attorney general said swift prosecutions under the Sherman act are likely.
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New York
American Tobacco Company
Imperial Tobacco Company
American Snuff Company
American Cigar Company
Unitted Clear Stores Company
American Stogie Company
MacAndrews & Forbes Company
Conley Fail Company
Tobacco Trust
Consolidated Corporation
James McReynolds
Gtorney
Washington Policy Aims at Trust Act Violators
Washington officials outline a new policy toward corporations violating the anti trust act. The move is described as startling and expected to be continued on page six as details unfold.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Delegates Delayed by Blocked Roads In Seattle
July 10 Seattle reports delays in rail transport hamper delegates to the International Christian Endeavor convention. Travel time extends 24 to 40 hours. about 3000 of 5000 visitors have arrived, with others arriving tonight and tomorrow. Vice President Fairbanks is due tomorrow afternoon.
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Seattle
International Christian Endeavor Convention
Fairbanks
Three Crew Drowned After Yatona Capsize in Hudson River
In New York on July 9 three members of the steam yacht Yatona crew, owned by Henry Clay Pierce of Waters-Pierce Oil, were drowned when a yawl capsized in the Hudson River with six crew members aboard. The incident left three dead and the remaining men unaccounted.
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New York
Henry Clay Pierce
Waters- Pierce Oil Company
Hudson River
Dockman recounts boat upset after sailor rocking it
A dockman describes how the boat was upset by a sailor rocking it during an all night frolic, with recovery efforts noted as they returned.
Teddy bear denounced in St Joseph pulpit
Chicago report relays from St Joseph Michigan that Father Esper condemned the Teddy bear in a Catholic church sermon. He urged parents to replace the doll in children’s affection and discard the Teddy Bear to prevent harm to future generations. The distressed remarks note the danger and urge rejection.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
St. Joseph
Mich
Hael G. Esper
New York Democrats Back Bryan for 1908 Nomination
The 18th 15th and 17th assembly district Democrats of New York City hold mass meetings to announce support for William Jennings Bryan for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1908. N A Blair reports from Blue River.
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Brookes
Portland
Sound
New York City
Bryan
Charles H Moyer on witness stand in Haywood trial
Posse, July 10. Charles H Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners and co defendant with W D Haywood, testified in the murder case of ex Governor Steunenberg. He described his sympathy for 1898 strikes, denied personal hostility to Steunenberg, and detailed travel, meetings, and payments related to Cripple Creek 1905 04, Orchard, Pettibone, and the Vindicator mine incidents. He recounted visits to Cripple Creek, Ouray, and Victor, and stated he never paid Orchard for crimes or knew of such payments.
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Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
W. D. Haywood
Steunenberg
Coeur d'Alene
Denver
Cripple Creek St
Pinnacle Park
Moyer
Cripple Creek
Steve Adams
Orchard
State Federation of Labor
Joplin
Kansas City
Union
Florence and Cripple Creek
Victor
Vindicator
Japanese Press Plays War Propaganda Duel
Tabyo reports Nochit will withdraw its interview with Admiral Sakamoto criticizing American officers and ship crews while Nachi to publish an anonymous naval expert defense of the US Navy. Washington denies California treatment claims. no negotiations are underway between the United States and Japan, per State Department and embassy.
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Tabyo
Nochit
Sakamoto
Japan
Nachi
Washington
State Department
Hague
London Daily Telegraph
Springfield Booze Peddlers Case Verdict and Appeals
The jury found Fred Lemley guilty of selling liquor at J. T. Witter's Springfield tavern and fined him 250 dollars. An appeal to the circuit court was filed by his lawyers. EK Etter, once of the city, faced trial on the same charge with proceedings ongoing late today. The National Education Association, meeting in Los Angeles, plans actions to raise teachers' wages nationwide.
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Fred Lemley
J. T. Witter
Springfield
Justice of the Peace
EK. Etter
City
Ambassadors Return Denial Overlooked Playground Plans
Takyo July 10 report notes Ambassador Aoki will not return home as announced. Jersey City New Jersey has bought 69 acres to dedicate as a summer playground for children while winter plans flood a large tract for skating.
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Takyo
Aoki
Jersey City
N. J
Ruins Collapse Threatens Many At Fourteenth Street Site
Philadelphia police fear thirty to forty workers are buried in the Briggaman building ruins at Fourteenth street and Washington avenue after a four story structure under construction collapsed. Great loss of life is feared. A Corvallia girl loses a valuable gold watch while riding in the country. a finder tracked it to Independence before returning it. Orel O'Brien is reported down from Deerhorn.
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Philadelphia
Briggaman
Fourteenth Street
Washington Avenue
Corvallia
Independence
Willamette Valley sells Eugene Springfield rail lines to A Welch
The Willamette Valley Company transfers all franchises and rights for the Eugene streetcar and the Eugene Springfield interurban line to A Welch for 19610.95. The deal includes rights of way, easements, rails, ties, tools, contracts for cars and the 250 kilowatt generator. Welch likely plans to build the lines with Eastern backing.
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Willamette Valley Company
Eugene Street Railway
Eugene
Springfield
A. Welch
Portland
EB. W. Hall
Welch
Contentett
AAA Bite Ty Gene
State of Oregon
Yaoi Valley Company
Cee
Said City
Lane County
Oregon
Hugene Real Estate
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Blue River
W. B. Dorsets
Towne’s
Suide Lisle Gloves
Astounding
Dimities
Eton
Mintare
Gordon and Stetson
Hampton Bros
Haywood
Aeknee
Mands
United States
California
ARE
National Educational Association
Seasion
Los Angeles
O'Brien
Deerhorn
Electris Railway
Railrord
Gene and Springfield
H. H. Rousseau
Panama Canal Commission
Navy’s Bureau of Yardy and Docks
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