Happenings Of A Week Highlights From A Busy Era
Weary of publicity Jere F Lillis who was attacked with a knife in Kansas City by J P Cudahy a wealthy packer left Galveston for New York whence he will sail for Europe. Mrs Edward H Harriman has begun the erection at Arden NY of one of the costliest stables in the United States plans include garage and hospital for six horses. Thomas F Walsh the Colorado millionaire died in Washington of heart failure. Jacob H Schiff and Judge Mayer Sulzberger urged President Taft to appoint Louis Marshall to the Supreme Court. Hetty Green 75 year old richest woman in the world is said to be suffering a nervous breakdown in New York. Maj Gen Leonard Wood sailed for Buenos Aires to represent the United States at the centenary celebration of Argentina. Prince Tsai Taio and suite head to the United States to study American military and naval administration. Charles W Friend president of Clinton Iron & Steel Pittsburg confessed bribing city council men. Wisconsin Senator Edward T Fairchild announced his candidacy for governor on anti county option and Taft support. New York Senator Benn Conger read a statement resigning after Allds bribery charge and left Albany chamber.
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Jere F. Lillis
Kansas City
J. P. Cudahy
Galveston
New York
Europe
Edward H. Harriman
Arden
N. Y
United States
Thomas F. Walsh
Washington
Jacob H. Schiff
Mayer Sulzberger
Philadelphia
White House
Taft
Louis Marshall
Justice Brewer
Hetty Green
Leonard Wood
Hampton Roads
Pittsburg
Edward T. Fairchild
Wisconsin
Benn Conger
Albany
Allds
Gov
White
B.C. Hyde
Thomas H. Swope
Hyde
Swope
Imperial Council
Mystic Shrine
New Orleans
North America
Los Angeles
Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association
Frank Skala
The
Christian Journal
Second Presbyterian Church
Woods Run
Northside
Michael Rendicz
John Gay
Gay
Skala
Ballinger-Pinchot
League of Republican Clubs
Roosevelt
Porto Maurizio
Italy
George W. Wickersham
William Howard Taft
Hamilton Club
Chicago
Republican Party
Congress
Reformed Episcopal Church
Samuel Fallows
Edward Huntington Fallows
Dobba’ Ferry
Michael Hasselbar
Manchester
N. H
Rose Cabana
Alice Stuart
Hassel Bar
Great Britain
Clydebank
Scotland
Trenton
N. J
Governor Fort
Max G. Leslie
Allegheny County
Republican
Navy
Navy League of the United States
Catharine Bombardner
John W. Bombardner
Harrisburg
Armenia
San Francisco
Frank Schaum
California
W. H. Merritt & Co
Albania
A. C. Hannan
Wholesale Portrait and Picture Dealers’ Association of Chicago
Pittsburg Federal Grand
Imperial Window
Six indicted in Indiana coal scam and wartime political clashes
Mrs Jeannette Stern reported a massive Indiana coal theft scheme with six men arrested as six large coal companies are linked. Congressional testimony by Christensen drew Brandeis’ rebuke. Knox and MacVeagh denied plans to resign. House approved two first class battleships and a navy expansion. Senate backed river and harbor measures for Illinois. New York judge fined American Sugar Refining $500 for contempt over subpoena compliance. Wickersham orders probe into Elgin board amid antitrust concerns. General Wickersham named in inquiry.
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Jeannette Florence Stern
Eclipse Coal Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
Louis R. Glavis
Ballinger
Andrew Christensen
Glavis
Congress
Christensen
Brandeis
State Knox
MacVeagh
House
Mavn Department
Taft
Senate Commerce Committee
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
New York
American Sugar Refining Company
Federal Grand Jury
Wickersham
Elgin Board
C. E. Barrison
Wade H
Trials and Terrors Span Nation in Early 20th Century News
A chaotic roundup of trials and crimes includes Dr. B C Hyde facing murder and poisoning charges in Kansas City, a Belgian editor shot in Pittsburg, and a religious fanatic’s failed attack. Congress and court actions dominate as Taft appeals for party unity, Roosevelt visits Porto Maurizio, and Pullman rate cases draw IC attention. Ships, strikes, and a Beirut-style set of turmoil ripple through editorials and public notices.
No Decision Delayed in Oil and Tobacco Antitrust Case
Washington reports no supreme court ruling on the Standard Oil and Oil and Tobacco Trusts before fall term. Both firms were convicted in lower federal court of Sherman antitrust violations and will face reargument this autumn after the vacancy caused by Justice Brewer’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Standard Oil Co
Supreme Court
Fuller
Oil and Tobacco Trusts
Brewer
Pittsburg Doctor Kills Wife Then Shoots Self
Dr Mark Blackburn of Wilson Pa shoots Violet Getty wife of Dr W G Getty of Hyndman Pa at 108 Ninth Street Pittsburg then turns revolver on himself Blackburn severely wounded hospital in Homeopathic where he is not expected to live Violet Getty wounded at Allegheny General Hospital both due to jealousy dating from engagement news to Mars family member Mrs Mary Mars mother of Violet Mars was visiting at time of shooting
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Pittsburg
Mark Blackburn
Wilson
Pennsylvania
Violet Getty
W. G. Getty
Hyndman
Getty
Allegheny General Hospital
Blackburn
Homeopathic Hospital
Sayler Murder Trial Ends in Guilty Verdicts
Declared Guilty by Jury Watseka Dr W R Miller and Mrs J B Sayler were found guilty of manslaughter in the slaying of J B Sayler of Crescent City husband of Mrs Sayler Last July John Crunden a medicine vender from Oklahoma father of Mrs Sayler was acquitted Punishment fixed at 12 years for Miller and three years for Mrs Sayler
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Watseka
W. R. Miller
J. B. Sayler
Sayler
Crescent City
John Crunden
Medicine Vender
Oklahoma
Miller
Guests Injured in Fire at Julian Hotel
A Dubuque fire destroyed the Julian hotel forcing 206 sleeping guests to flee in a panic. Samuel Levy of Chicago was badly hurt leaping from a third story window, Charles Evans of Philadelphia suffered internal injuries, Charles Glasser of Des Moines broke several bones after a balcony fall, and Mrs. Edward Engler of Dubuque burned when she fell through a blazing stairway.
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Dubuque
Samuel Levy
Chicago
Charles Evans
Philadelphia
Charles Glasser
Des Moines
Edward Engler
Diamonds Free of Duty for Industrial Use Declared
The United States board of general appraisers ruled diamonds destined for industrial use such as tools and similar applications are free of duty. The decision, announced today in New York, clarifies that rough and manufactured diamonds used in industry fall outside tariff requirements. The ruling impacts importers and manufacturers relying on diamond components for industrial equipment.
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New York
United States Board of General Appraisers
Plans for warships burned in Camden blaze
Fire destroyed the office building of the New York Ship Building Co in Camden New Jersey consuming plans for battleships intended for the Argentine Republic and the United States. Estimated loss stood at 76 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Argentine Republic
New York Ship Building Co
Seven Buildings Burned in Stillwater Fire Outbreak
A large blaze destroyed the mounting warehouse of the Northwest Thrasher Co and burned multiple structures along North Hill in Stillwater Minnesota. Fire crews fought the flames as the cause remained under investigation and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Minn
Northwest Thrasher. Co
North Hill
Indiana Railroads face penalties over faulty cars and engines
Indiana railroad inspectors report penalties for defective automatic couplers grab irons and draw bars in several yards. Terre Haute found 33 cars with substandard draws. state pursues penalties and possible suits in state and federal courts. Arbor Day proclamations and Sunday School appointments also noted.
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Indianapolis
Railroad Commission of
Indiana
Terre Haute
Matthews
American Car and Foundry Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Railway Company
Trustees Indorse Reform and Corporate Filings in Grant County
Trustees indorse the state board of accounts and field examiners for Grant county work and note the accounting act benefits while acknowledging cost concerns. Articles filed include The Pomeroy Mail Bag Catching and Delivery Apparatus Co in Logansport for 10000. American Coating Mills in Elkhart for 100000. Terre Haute Kellarstone Construction Co in Arizona. Evansville Henderson & Paducah Packet Co for 20000. American Clay Co in Terre Haute with capital changes.
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Pomeroy Mail Bag
Logansport
Capital
George W. Pomeroy
Ed L. Pomeroy
Harry ©. Klein
American Coating Mills
Elkhart
Capital Stock
Mate Cook
Joseph C. Teague
Fred B. Walter
Terre Haute Kellarstone Construction Company
Arizona
Dalton
Charles H. Rushworth
D. B. Ruddworth
Evansville
Henderson & Paducah Packet Company
George W En A. Hollerogeh
Thomp
American Clay Company
Terre Haute
The Large Way and Morgans Large Funds
A broker recalls J Pierpont Morgan asking how much a mutual friend left and doubting wealth when told of millions Morgan’s eyebrows rose. He joked about testing a daughter’s lifestyle by living with them for a year, then the footman releases a $5,000 bulldog ending the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
Mr. Morgan
Ungenerous Lavishness in a Quip by Mrs Flimgilt
A humorous exchange features Mrs Flimgilt defending alimony amid a jab about her former husband. He allegedly proclaimed a motto of Freedom at any cost, highlighting a clash over financial provisions and pride in a sharp, satirical line.
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General News
Thomas R. Marshall
George N. Burnie
State Sunday School Association
E. W. Halpenny
Quebec
Canada
Burnie
A. B. Cornelius
Johnson County
State Federation of Clubs
Seion
General Federation of Clubs
Cincinnati
Richmond
State Board of Accounts
W. A. Deharity
North Dakota
Johnson
E. G. Bunnell
Indiana Teachers and Young Peoples
Rosa R. Mikele
New Castle
Robert J. Aley
James H. Tomlin
Reggie
Pegeye
Naida
Ji-Shib
Evans
Pacific
Donkey John
Norton House
Ariel
Jason
Treasure Island
Everglades
Panama
the Canal
Glenloch
Preble
Tripoli
Catlin
All Lands
Four Corners
Treasury Club
Starland
Peggy Owen
Trustees Indorse Reform
Grant County
State Board
Edmund Poulson
W. D. Lalley
R. I. McCalllan
Odon
Beneft
Carter
Bustersmo
Absorsine
W. ¥. Young
P.d.fes Bio Temple Bt
Springfeld, Mass
Parker
Hale
James
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