Lumber Trust Suit Filed Against Retail Lumber Dealers
Attorney General Wickersham files a sweeping antitrust suit in New York charging a conspiracy to keep prices high and blacklist firms. Ten trade groups and about 159 individuals are named as defendants across five states, alleging restraints on trade and a push to funnel business to retailers over producers and wholesalers.
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New York
Wihokersham
United States
Department of Justice
Withcare
Humber
Agadnet
Buster Stites
Aasocighivn
Whith
Mint
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Strike in Kansas City Shops Over Alleged Agreement Violation
About 250 Missouri Pacific Railway Co machinists in Kansas City go on strike alleging breach of a St Louis agreement dated December 27. The dispute centers on transferring a strikebreaker to the east bottoms shops and the company hiring a man claimed as a strikebreaker in St Louis.
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Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Ollermalera
Uhicksiilths
Missouri Pacific Tallway Company
St. Lang Dee
St. Louie Install
NEEDS HARVEST HANDS Canadian Agents Seek Workers for Fields
Kansas City May 12 The shortage of harvest hands in Canada has prompted an immigration inspector to travel to the United States seeking men for Saskatchewan farms. The majority of harvest laborers in that region come from Missouri and Kansas according to the inspector. York College gym fund report says over $9,000 has been subscribed toward a $16,000 building project in York Nebraska.
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America
Kansas City
Canada
Saskatchewan
Missouri
Hansgag
York College
York
Neb
Aest College
Weekly Review of Trade Notes Shifts in Markets
New York May weekly trade review notes calmer times in Cre week amid Supreme Court decisions on corporate status and antitrust matters. Buoyant iron and steel reports temper by price concessions, with some rail order gains. Textile markets show limited improvement, while cotton prints and woolen goods gain. Leather and footwear sectors see firmer prices and larger orders as tanners lift prices. domestic hides stay strong and European and domestic leather markets converge.
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New York
Europe
Lieut Mand to Be Court Martialed Next Week
Leatauwedeth Kansas May 20 Lieutenant TW S amd Fifteenth cavalry will be tried court martial here next week on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer. It is not probable that the nature of the charges will be known until after the verdict of the court martial at headquarters at Orahn. James Elliott Mentally Deranged Pittsburg May 20 James Elliott who made an alleged confession charging officers of the National Erectors association and detectives ped it was published that it was wrecking buildings through the country constructed by nonunion libel was found to be mentally deranged.
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Etal
Trans
Department of Fiance
Periedole
Uving
Dtas
Gee Sheryan
Tte
Geist Combinasiens
Mand
Leatauwedeth
Kan
Tanant TW. S
James Elliott
Pittsburg
James Elliote
National Erectors
Gasocdation
Oryp
Debate on Statehood Bills to Continue in Washington
May 20 report states Arizona and New Mexico statehood resolution discussions will continue as Democratic leaders delay ending debate. The plan to rush passage was changed and debate will run until next Tuesday.
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Washington
Aotuy
Arizona
New Mexico
Crawford Pleads Not Guilty in Bribe Case
Senator Kay Crawford of Carroll county pleaded not guilty when arraigned in the criminal court on charges of soliciting a $200 bribe from W. H. Gook of Springfield, secretary of a local trade association, as reported May 20 in Columbus.
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Crawford
Columbus
Kay Far Crawford
Carroll County
W. H. Gook
Springfield
Old Butchers’ and Grocers' Association
Judge Charged With Embezzlement at Ohio Ger manira Insurance
Yaledo May 20 Judge Michiel Donnelly of the circuit court charged with embezzling 975 dollars from the Ohio Germanira Insurance company of which he was formerly president. The insurer is now defunct.
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Yaledo
Ohio Germanira Insurance Company
Michiel Donnelly
Circuit Court
Trian
Donnelly
G W E Dorsey Reported Injured in Baltimore Accident
Word reached here that G W E Dorsey was injured in a fall at his home in Baltimore. He has lost use of a limb and his reputation may be affected by the incident.
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W. E. Dorsey Sh
Bandite raid on Chinese quarters reported at Imares Sonora
On May 20 at Imares Sonora bandits attacked the Chinese quarters, leaving several dead and injured. Local authorities are investigating the raid, with mentions of Chinese residents and possible gang involvement. Further details are sparse due to fragmented OCR text.
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Imares
Sonora
Gerlig
Peace Delayed As Rebel Leader Posts Change of Plans
In Juarez on May 20, reports say peace hinges on de la Barra becoming provisional president. Madero Jr will not visit Mexico City until power shifts, while rumors of a plot to assassinate the rebel leader heighten tensions. Government officials deny knowledge of any plot, but the rumor fuels public unease.
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Juarez
Mes
Mexico
Fran Thea
Bean de da Barra
Taz Franescy
Madero, Jr
Mexico City
le la Barra
de Chea
de Iangull
Trote
California
Madero
Iow
la Barra
Madere
Meaine
Edo Oval
Rebal Deaders
Senor de la Barra
Ido
Ruling in Newton Case Shapes Smallpox Quarantine
Des Moines May 19 Secretary Sumner of the state board of health ruled that employers using labor from outside Iowa and housing workers in a community are responsible for welfare if a worker contracts a contagious disease. In Newton a Rock Island track laborer with smallpox was found in a boxcar. Sumner ordered quarantine of the case at its discovery site and refused to remove the patient to railroad premises.
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Des Moines
Sumner
State Board of Health
Newton
Meredth
Rock Island
Secretary of the Health Board
Manager Hal Chase Sick
The New York Americans visit St. Louis for a four game series as manager Sal Chise battles illness. Chase, ailing with bronchitis that could develop into pneumonia, is kept from the team and may be out at least a month while remaining in Cleveland.
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St. Louis
New York Americans
Sal Chise
Chase
New York
St. Louia
Sant
Cleveland
Detroit
Broncaltis
Lee
Western Union Settles With Kansas After Six Year Dispute
Western Union telegraph company and the state of Kansas reach an amicable settlement over charter fees. The six year contest began when Kansas sought a charter tax on the company’s capital stock. The U S Supreme Court ruled such a tax unrevenable. The agreement bases the levy on company property in Kansas valued at $2,000,000.
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Western Union
Kansas
Topeka
Western Union Telegraph Company
New Coadjutor Bishop Elected in Missouri Diocese
The Rev. Frederick Johnson, bishop of South Dakota and by marriage related to Bishop Tuttle, was elected coadjutor bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri at the diocesan convention. The post carries the right of eventual succession to Bishop Tuttle.
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St. Lons
Prederick ¥. Johnson
South Dakota
Tuttle
Episcopal Diocese of
Missouri
Woman Attempts Suicide in Charles City May Day
In Charles City IA on May 20 Mrs Abe Gusta a local preacher’s wife tried to kill herself by ingesting poison. No motive is known for the attempted suicide and she was found in a distressed condition. Authorities say she is under medical care.
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Charles City
Mre
Mixed global and national items from a jumbled 1909 era page
The report blends political protests, crime trials, labor actions, and academic news. It notes a Mexican deputies debate, Taft appeals over labor, a Kansas robbery, naval academy exams, and a state spelling champion Laura Robinson of Oklahoma, with broader mentions of wars, resignations, and forest designations.
Proposal to Merge Boards Stirs Presbyterian Assembly
Atlantic City May report of the executive commission urges consolidating boards of church government home missions church erection and missions for freedmen to cut costs. The plan would reduce directors and clerks from sixty eight to thirty eight, with opposition and calls for interchurch federation committees. The study notes nonchurch membership at 60 percent nationwide and church vacancies rising from 1886 to 1910.
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Atlantic City
N. Dn
Executive Commission
Presbyterian General Assembly
Christan Ute
Fwwt Assembly
Committeen
Interchurch Federation
Coommittee
Tama County Pioneer and Founder Dies at 83
Tama Ta May 1 Thomas Murray aged eighty three Tama county pioneer and one of the founders of the town died at his residence here He came to Tama county in the early 60s and has lived here ever since
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Tama
Thomas Murray
Tana County
Tama County
Keokuk Plans Guard Launches To Counter Theft
Keokuk authorities announced plans to hire a naval officer to oversee armed launches. The move follows a spate of boat thefts reported recently as officials seek to protect vessels and deter further pilferage.
Des Moines Waterworks Purchase Vote Set for June 19
Iowa happenings report a city council call for a special June 19 election to decide if Des Moines may condemn the waterworks system or build its own plant. The waterworks company operates without a franchise since May 1. The piece also notes state actions on road dragging law and archival transfers of railway commission records.
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Des Moines Waterworks
Des Moines
Cosson
May
State Railway Commission
Sears
Commission
Itaying
Moerke Will Not Serve On State Medical Board
Burlington reports that Dr. A C Moerke will not continue as a member of the state medical board, citing disgust with legislative action and a wish to quit. Governor Carroll had said he would not accept the resignation, while Dr Moerke’s stance ends his service despite earlier statements.
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Burlington
Carroll
A. C. Moerke
State Medical Board
Moerke
Des Moines
George S. Decker
Davenport
State Board of Health
Knights of Pyth-ing hold annual convention in Marshalltown
Marshalltown Iowa May 20 The annual convention of the fourteenth organization of the Knights of Pyth ing has attracted an attendance of eighty members from distant polita Dr P Cole of Oalweth a grand chancellor and Louis A Wel neke of Cherokee grand glee chancellor both were present. The Baxter lodge won cash prizes for large fast attendances and most mileage.
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Marshalltown
Knights of Pything
Polita
P. Cole
Oalweth
Louis A. Welneke
Cherokee
Baxter Lodge
Morningside Wins Conference Meet in Iowa Event
Morningside College of Bronx City won the track and field meet with 36 points. Grinnell placed second with 26, Cornell fourth with 16, and Simpean tallied 101-3 points. Quanstrom of Mori ngulde and Wilson of Coe were noted in the results.
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Morningside
Griunell
Morningside College
Bronx City
Iowa
Coo
Grinnell
Cornell
Simpean
Normal
Parsons
Quanstrom
Mori
Ngulde
Wilson
Coe
Release Hope Lost for I J Tjornagel Parole
May 20 in Des Moines the state parole board informed Governor Carroll it would not recommend a pardon for I J Tjornagel of Nevada South Dakota, serving a penitentiary term after embezzlement conviction. In Keokuk a man shot his wife at home in St Franciaville Mo then killed himself after a domestic dispute, authorities say.
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Pos Moines
State Board of Parole
Carroll
I. J. Tjornagel
Nevada
Story ‘County
Keokuk, So
David Conn
St. Franciaville
Here
Murder Case Nearing End in Owenport Trial
In Owenport Washington May WW the murder case against Rudolph Widheentaig unfolds as the state presses for conviction while the defense contends alternate motives. Brandenburg denies any intent to harm his stepfather Claus Muenrer and questions the alleged confession to police. The maid testifies that the shot to Muenter was discussed and that the shooter fired with intent to kill, then fired higher when Quentiy Ten approached.
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Owenport
Rudolph Widheentaig
Eee
Brandenburg
Gmitia
Claus Muenrer
Muenter
Iowa Central Engineers Meet in Minneapolis Over Wage Schedule
A committee of Iowa Central locomotive engineers is in Minneapolis to confer with General Manager W G Bierd on a proposed wage schedule. The plan calls for minimum increases for most engine service staff, aligning with terms agreed by western union officials at the Geneva conference.
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Jowa Central
Minneapolis
Marshalltown
Iowa Central Locomotive Engineers
Ae Western Ponds
Booze Trial and Bakers Meeting Reported
A muddled report notes a man from Swan, California accused of selling liquor without a license and facing federal court dates. He denies involvement as the Water trial proceeds. In Sioux City the Iowa Master Bakers' association adjourned and selected officers Leo Mulgrew, J. S. Schauten, and Henry Boek enhoff. A committee will study uniting with the Town and Nebraska bakers. next meeting in Fremont in October.
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Sioux City
Iowa Master Bakers’ Association
Nebraska
Nebraska Bakers
Fremont
Leo Mulgrew
Dubuque
J. 8. Schauten
Keokuk
Henry Boekenhoft
Des Moines
Dea Moines Pets
Private School Managers Back Higher Standards Push
B F Williams president of the National Private School Managers and of the Western School Managers urged co operation among commercial schools to raise standards extend courses and raise requirements in his address to the joint annual convention of the two associations
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Dex Molngs
B. F. Williams
National
Private School Managers’ Association
Western School Managers’ Association
Storm Rips Boone County with Hallstone Debris and Window Damage
A severe windstorm hit Boone on May 20 causing $14,000 in county losses. Hall stones the size of hens eggs to baseballs rained down, leaving large piles in streets and shattering hundreds of windows. Twenty two large windows were broken on Stary street two blocks.
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Boone
Stary Street
Keokuk Board Raises Teacher Salaries In Benefit Plan
The Keokuk school board announced a wage hike for teachers starting next school term. Salaries will rise from 30 to 60 dollars per month, varying by position. The action reflects increased costs and aims to adjust compensation accordingly.
Dr Shoemaker Found Guilty In Criminal Operation
In Des Moines May 8 Dr O H P Shoemaker one of the oldest practitioners in Des Moines was found guilty of performing a criminal operation on Miss Stelle Thorne The conviction carries an indeterminate sentence to exceed five years imprisonment and a fine not to exceed 100 dollars.
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Pes Moines
O. H. P. Shoemaker
Tes Moines
Stelle Thorne
Rock Island Brakeman Run Over at Dysart
G F fvodgen of Cedar Rapids, a Rock Island freight brakeman, lies in St Luke's hospital in precarious condition after being run over by a train at Dysart. If life is saved, his right arm will have to be amputated. He leaves a wife and two children.
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Rock Island
Cedar Raplits
G. F. Fvodgen
Cedar Raplia
Rock Taland
Tuko
Dysart
Hoe
Sabula Man Surrenders After Arrest Attempt
Sabula May 20 Richard Frits of this city was arrested on a charge of trying to shoot his daughter. Officers were threatened as he defied arrest. Frits later surrendered and was taken to the city jail. Cedar Rapids adopts curfew law for under fifteens after 9 pm in summer and 8 pm in winter with $5 fine per offense. Emerson of Ames wins Bronx City Wine Contest oration on America and Peace in the Orient.
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Sabula
Richard Frits
Plive
Flo
Ciiy Jal
Cedar Ranlds
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Clark Mekercher
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Willan G McAday
Winterbuder
Beunswick
Thomas J. Norman
Chatanooda
National Association of Manufacturers
Taft
American Federation of Labor
H. H. Hoerr
Wymore
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Beattie, Kan
Buth
Jiny Petter Benton
Upper Iowa University
Way Ninety
Viatersity
Vernone
Aharegagrenitural College
Dorothy Campbell
Nagel
Henry O. Seixas
Central Park
Naval Academy
John F. White
United Ming Workers of America
Harney Na Honal Forest
Barkentine Kingdom of the Holy Ghost
Us Geet
Sangomir
Africa
National Board of Maring
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Swan
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