Lumber Trust Hit in Wickersham Antitrust Suit
Attorney General Wickersham files a sweeping antitrust suit in New York against the Eastern States Retail Lumber Dealers Association and nine local bodies. More than 150 individuals are named as defendants in a case alleging unlawful restraints, price fixing, and a retailer controlled market that blocks direct buying from producers. The action targets practices that allegedly leave consumers and manufacturers at the mercy of retailer coalitions across five states and beyond.
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New York
Wickersham
United States
Lumber Trust
Eastern States Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
District of Columbia
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Clark McKercher
Department of Juffice
Strike at Missouri Pacific Shops in Kansas City
About 250 Missouri Pacific employees at the East Bottoms shops in Kansas City strike over an alleged violation of a December agreement in St. Louis. The dispute centers on transferring strikebreakers and the recent employment of a man said to be a strikebreaker from St. Louis.
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Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
East Bottoms
St. Louis
Harvest Hands Sought From Canada for American Fields
In Kansas City on May 19 Canadian immigration official Z G Upterward announced recruitment of laborers for Saskatchewan farms. He notes most harvest workers in that region come from Missouri and Kansas. In York Nebraska on May 20 a committee reports over $9,000 pledged toward a $16,000 gymnasium for York College.
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America
Kansas City
Canada
Z. G. Upterward
Saskatchewan
Dominion
Missouri
Kansas
York College
York, Neb
Citzens
Nork College
Dun's Review Highlights Shifts in Trade and Mexico Peace Prospects
Dun's Weekly Review of Trade notes two week influencing events improving business sentiment: a Supreme Court decision affecting big corporations and anti trust law, and hopes for Mexico peace. Reports from iron, steel, textiles, wool, footwear show mixed gains with firmer leather prices and active cotton goods exports, while domestic hides stay strong.
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Dun's
Review of Trade
New York
Dun
Supreme Court
Mexico
Europe
Rand to Stand Court Martial in Leavenworth
Lieut Rand of the Fifteenth Cavalry will be tried by court martial next week in Leavenworth on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer. The full nature of the charges may be revealed only after Omaha headquarters passes judgment. James Elliott Found Mentally Deranged in Pittsburg Case
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Rand
Leavenworth
Kan
Fifteenth Cavalry
Omaha
James Elliott
Pittsburg
National Erectors’ Association
Debate on Statehood Bills to Continue
Washington May 20 80 members to speak on the joint statehood resolution admitting Arizona and New Mexico prompt Democratic leaders to extend debate rather than rush passage. Discussion will continue until next Tuesday.
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Washington
Arizona
New Mexico
Crawford Pleads Not Guilty in Slugging Of Ohio Official
Columbus May 20 Senator Ed gar Crawford of Carroll county pleaded not guilty at arraignment in the criminal court to a charge of soliciting a tribe of $200 from W. H. Cook of Springfield secretary of the Ohio Butchers and Grocers association.
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Crawford
Columbus
Edgar Crawford
Carroll County
W. HF. Cook
Springfield
Ohio Butchers' and Grocers’ Association
Judge Charged With Embezzlement in Toledo Case
Judge Michael Donnelly of the circuit court faces embezzlement charges totaling $975 from the Ohio German Wire Insurance company. Donnelly, former president of the firm now defunct, was placed on trial here on May 20.
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Toledo
Ohio German Wire Insurance Company
Michael Donnelly
Circuit Court
Donnelly
Illness of C. G. W. I. Dorsey Reported in Salt Lake
Word reached Fremont Nebraska that C. W. I. Dorsey is gravely ill at his Salt Lake home. He has lost the use of a limb and may require amputation.
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G. W. E. Dorsey
Fremont, Neb
CG. W. I Dorsey
Salt Lake
Bandits raid Chinese quarters. eight killed in Sonora
On May 21 Chinese quarters in Sonora were raided by bandits. Eight Chinese residents were murdered in the attack. Local authorities investigate possible motives and suspect groups. The incident raises tensions in the region.
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Imares
Sonora
Peace Delay Tops Mexican Armistice News
In Juarez on May 20, rebel leader statements delay peace as Francisco de la Barra is poised to become provisional president after Diaz. Madero will not visit Mexico City until de la Barra’s installation and may aid in stabilizing the country. Reports of a plot to capture or kill Madero raise tensions.
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Juarez, Mex
Mexico
Francisco Jean de la Barra
Diaz
Francisco I. Madero, Jr
Mexico City
de la Barra
California
Madero
Senor Madero
Senor de la Barra
Ruling in Newton Case Quarantines Boxcar Patient
Des Moines May 19 Secretary Sumner of the state board of health issues an opinion on a Rock Island laborer with smallpox at Newton. He states railroads employing out-of-state workers pauperized in town are responsible for welfare and care. The patient was confined to the boxcar where he slept, with Newton officials ordered to quarantine there and maintain surveillance.
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Des Moines
Sumner
State Board of Health
Rock Island
Newton
Meredith
Secretary of the Health Board
Chase Sickness Forces New York Americans Absence
Manager Hal Chase is severely ill and confined to his room in Cleveland after being sent home from Detroit. Doctors say the illness could develop from broninitis and possibly pneumonia, keeping him away from leadership duties for at least a month as the New York Americans enter a four game series without him.
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St. Louis
New York Americans
Hal Chase
Chase
New York
St. Lours
Cleveland
JT White
Detroit
Western Union Settles Kansas Charter Fee Dispute
Western Union Telegraph Company and the state of Kansas reached an amicable settlement after a six year dispute over charter fees. The compromise bases on company property in Kansas valued at $2,000,000, following a US Supreme Court ruling that the previous basis was unreasonable.
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Western Union
Kansas
Topeka
Western Union Telegraph Company
Supreme Court of the United States
New Coadjutor Bishop in Missouri Diocese
May 19 in St Louis the Rev Frederick P Johnson bishop of South Dakota and related by marriage to Bishop Tuttle was elected coadjutor Bishop in the Episcopal diocese of Missouri at the convention. The post carries right of eventual succession to Bishop Tuttle. Woman Attempts death by own action in Charles City Iowa May 24 Mrs Augusta Precher tried to take Paris green in a suicide bid. no motive given.
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St. Louis
Prederick FP. Johnson
South Dakota
Tuttle
Missouri
Charles City
Augusta Precher
City
Paris Green
Mexican amnesty proposal noted in dep chamber
A broad amnesty for political prisoners was introduced in the Mexican chamber of deputies, while U S figures include McAdoo's injuries from a Newark car incident and Taft signing the Harney National Forest proclamation. Other items cover court verdicts, university leadership, and sporting results.
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Chamber of Deputies
William G. McAdoo
New York
Brunswick
N. J
Thomas B. Norman
Chattanooga
John Sherman
National Association of Manufacturers
Taft
American Federaton of
Labor
H. H. Haerr
Wymore
Nab
Marysville
Kan
Beattie
Guy Potter Benton
Upper Iowa University
University of Vermont
State Agricultural College
Dorothy Campbell
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Violet Hazlet
Debdo
Church
Ilinois Senate
Eugene T. Chamberlain
Onit
Naval Academy
Navy
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
Harney National Forest
South Dakota
Black Hills Forest
Barkentine Kingdom of the Holy Ghost
As Sect
Sangomar
Africa
National Board of Matine Underwriters
Laura Robinson
Oklkahoma
Miss Robinson
Proposal to Merge Presbyterian Boards Sparks Assembly Debate
In Atlantic City on May 20 the exclusive commission report urged consolidating church governance boards and missions for freedmen to cut costs and speed business. The plan would reduce directors and clerks from sixty eight to thirty, eliminating thirty eight positions, amid opposition. The report notes two thirds of presbyteries discussed federation and cites rising church vacancies from 1,886 to 2,107 between 1909 and 1910.
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Atlantic City
N.L
Presbyterian General Assembly
Christian Life and Work
Interchurch Federation
Monm Chrch
Tama County Pioneer Dies in Tama Iowa
Tama county pioneer and town founder Thomas Maug ray died at his Tama residence at eighty three. He arrived in Tama county in the early days and had lived there ever since, leaving a long local legacy.
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Tama
Thomas Maugray
Tama County
Keokuk Launch Owners Hire Guard for Boats
In Keokuk Iowa on May 20 owners announced plans to employ a special officer to guard their launches. The move follows a spate of recent thefts of boats.
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Keokuk
Des Moines Waterworks Vote Set For June 19 Special Election
Des Moines voters will decide June 19 whether the city can condemn the Des Moines waterworks or build its own plant after the waterworks company operated without a franchise since May 1. Attorney General Cosson orders 1 mill road drag tax to fund next year and urges township action and appointed draggin superintendents. State railway records moved to archives as traffic increases.
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Des Moines Waterworks System
Des Moines
Cosson
Draggin
Railway Board
State Railway Commission
State Historical Building
Fed
Moerke Will Not Serve on State Medical Board
Burlington and May 20 details show Dr A C Moerke opposing continued service after governor resisted his resignation. issue stems from perceived board mismanagement by legislature. Board member changes also touch Dr George Decker of Davenport with comment withheld. Africa
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Burlington
Carroll
A. C. Moerke
State Medical Board
Moerke
BestVolnes
Carrol
George
Decker
Travenport
State Board of Health
Parole Board Refuses Pardon For Nevada Embezzler
Des Moines May 20 the state board of parole informed Governor Carroll they would refuse to recommend a pardon to L. J. Tjernagel ofNeville Iowa who was convicted of embezzlement and sent to the penitentiary from Story county.
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Des Moines
State Board of Parole
Carroll
L. J. Tjernagel
Nevilli
Story Scully
Man shoots wife then kills himself in Missouri home
David Conn, 43, shot and killed his wife at their St Francisville residence near Keokuk. He then died by his own hand. Domestic trouble is cited as the cause of the double tragedy.
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Keokuk
David Conn
St. Francisville
Here
Murder Case Nearing End In Davenport Youth Trial
Rudolph Brandenburg testified in his own defense denying a claimed Omaha confession about killing Claus Muenter to stop abuse of his mother. He said his first shot was aimed at Muenter's legs to disable him, not to kill, but when effort failed he fired higher and Muenter fell.
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Davenport
Rudolph Brandenburg
Brandenburg
Omaha
Claus Muenter
Muenter
Engineers Talk Raise for Iowa Central Engineers in Minneapolis
A committee from the Iowa Central locomotive engineers meets in Minneapolis with General Manager W. G. Dierks to discuss a proposed wage schedule. The plan seeks material increases for nearly all engine classes, aligned with gains discussed by western road managers at the Chicago conference.
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Lowa Central
Minneapolis
Marshalltown
Towa Central Locomotive Engineers
W. G. Dierd
Chicago
Booze charge ends in guilty verdict in Swan case
In Des Moines and surrounding cities a jumble of early 20th century notes: A. B. Millar of Swan testifies in federal court he bought whisky for a sick mule and is found guilty of bootlegging after denying sales. other items report Bakers association adjournment, cooperation of commercial schools, a Des Moines storm, Keokuk wage boosts for teachers, and a Des Moines silk operator convicted of a cruel operation on Miss Thorne with potential two year max sentence and $1000 fine.
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Hey Moines
A. B. Millar
Swan
Miller
Des Moines
Mhong Commercial Schools
F Whhams
National
Private School Managers’ Association
Western School Managers’ Association
May
SteNn Thorne
Rock Island Brakeman Run Over at Dysart
G Tredgen of Cedar Rapids, a freight brakeman on the Rock Island, was run over by a train at Dysart and is in St Luke's hospital in precarious condition. His right arm may have to be amputated. He is married with two children.
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Rock Island
Cedar Rapide
G. Tredgen
Cedar Rapids
St. Luke's Hospital
Dysart
Sabula Man Surrenders After Threats to Shoot Daughter
Richard Write of Sabula was arrested on charges of attempting to shoot his daughter. He resisted arrest, threatened to shoot officers, then surrendered and was jailed. Also Cedar Rapids adopts curfew for under sixteen, with fines, and Emerson of Ames wins intercity oratorical contest in Sioux City on May 20.
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Sabula, In
Richard Write
Place
Cedar Rapids
Counci
Emerson
Ames
Sioux City
Ames College
America
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Oelwein
Touls A. Welweke
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Grand View
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Morningside
Arkanell
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Cornell
Simpson
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Quanstrom
Wilson
Coe
Iowa Master Bakers’ Association
Towa
Towa Bakers
Nebraska Bakers
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J. J. Schouten
Henry Boekenhoft
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Hoone
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Dr. Shoemaker
Sabula
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