Prosecution Aims to Sever Union Pacific Links with Pacific Lines
Attorney General Bonaparte files suit to break up control by Union Pacific and its subsidiaries over Southern Pacific and San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake, and to declare stock ownership in the Oregon Short Line by Santa Fe, Great Northern, and Northern Pacific as ties in a Sherman Act conspiracy. Seven millionaires named as parties. court actions seek divestiture and restraint.
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Washington
Bonaparte
Union Pacify Railroad Company
Southern Pacific
San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad
Union Pacific
Oregon
Santa Fe
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Evidescen Sa
Minvouri Hyer
Pacific Coast
Portland
Milwus
Darmers' Lonn & ‘I'rust Company
New ’York
Gan
Otto FR. Kohn
James Shilman
Henry ©. Frick
Henry H. Rogerse
Wiliam
Clark
FE. H. Einiean
New York
Helen Peelac
Hig Associates
Southern Pacific Company
Iran
New Orleans
Goints
Texas
California
Ogden
Tilt
San Francisco
Union
Harriman
Union Pacific Board
Messrs. Frick and Rogers
As 2 Corporation
Weather notes across states predict mix of rain snow and warmth
A truncated weather notice reports Sunday through Monday precast conditions across Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin with rain snow and milder temperatures varying by region. The account mentions warmer readings and a light wind, but many details are garbled and unclear.
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Washington
Jen
Ohio
Tidiana
Illinois
Michigan
Old Indiana Oil Output Declines Amid New Wells
Washington reports Indiana produced 76 and 90s of 5,200.17 barrels in 1907, a drop from 1905. Many wells abandoned due to water encroachment while new activity rises in Delaware, Grant, and Jay counties. A major Ohio well near Columbus yields 350 barrels, not expanding the district. Oil trade improves as confidence returns, with weekly field tallies across Indiana and Northwestern Ohio showing several dry holes and modest production.
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Washington
Jen
Indiana
Delaware
Grant
Jay Counties
Montpelier
Int
Mississippi River
Finreld County
Ohio
Columbus
Baku
Russia
Illinois
Drv
Todinna
Kentucky i Tiingia
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Tota
Werlatone
Camden
Geneta
Marlon
Muncie
Princeton
Brazil
Ohlo
Weed County
Hancody County
Allen County
Saniske County
Gueas Coun
Mercer County
van Wert
Wrandot
I Dry
Garrett Pythian Sisters Install Officers Event
In Garrett on a Friday evening January 25 Ena Feuer installed the Pythian Sisters officers for the year after regular work. New officers include Bertha Gallawax Mes, Blyving Z of T, Mae Dolans of T, Ratemandi of T, Clema Dehler M of F, Abbie Lyng R and C, Jar Sharpless. A committee hosted entertainment with games and a potato contest won by Me Witt for a Japanese tea set. Light refreshments followed.
Disappointed Lover Shot Rival and the Girl in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Michigan January 25. Von Der Planche aged twenty six was arrested here charged with shooting Miss Love Role aged twenty three to whom he had been paying attentions and Harvey Keefer aged thirty five who had supplanted Von Der Planche in the young woman's favor Keefer was shot in the hip and two grazing wounds near Miss Cole’s right eye were reported as shouting occurred at Miss Cole’s sister Mire Warner's home
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Arwid von der Plauche
Tander
Miss Love
Treaty
Toy
Harvey Keefer
von der Planche
Keefer
Miss Cole
Misa
Former Warsaw Man Dies in Boonville Ohio Area
Warsaw, Ind. Jan. 22 A telegram reports the death of George Valentine a former resident now living in Boonville He was eighty two a Civil War veteran Funeral services will be held next Monday morning.
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Warsaw
Ind
George Valentine
Hoonville
Ant
Garrett Invalid Lady Now Able to Walk
Mrs. Frank Kircher of Garrett Indiana has been released to hear that with the aid of crutches she is now able to get around the house. She had not walked for six to eight months due to a fat condition and friends doubted she would walk again.
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Garrett
Ind
Inn
Frank Kircher
Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition in Seattle 1909 plan
Officials outline the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition to be held in Seattle starting October 16, 1919. The plan calls for no federal funding, government building and exhibits funded by appropriations, with wide participation from states and foreign regions, and strong emphasis on promoting western trade and Pacific connections. The organizers announce rapid grounds work, multiple exhibit palaces, and a goal of readiness by opening day.
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Seattle
Wash
Zen
wWorte
Polley
Uncle Samn
Warre
United Sales Government
Government
Therain
Alaska
Lake Union
Lake Washington
Exposition Corporation
Sealle
State of Washington
Tas
Orewou
Cal
Vanta
Utah
Nebraska
Anska
Yukon
Pacife Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Western America
John E. Chilberg
Wapello County
Tra A. Nadeau
Afource
Biluh
Monroe
Lincoln
Web
Chamber of Commerce
Harry Bi. Reed
Rockefeller moves to employ locals amid layoffs at Tarrytown
John D Rockefeller orders the Tarrytown estate to fire foreigners and hire native residents. He allows those in need to cut wood in big woods to heat homes. Hundreds of Italian workers were dismissed as plants shutter. Three hundred unemployed men will be put to work.
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Tarry
Jai D. Rockefalier
Pacenties
Rockefeller
Rockefeller Estate
Tar- Tytown
Postmaster Wanted for Art, Allen County
January 25 report notes Luther McBride of Keslmed fle to be postmaster of Art, Allen County. Representative Gite asks Republicans to resist. A committee recommends a new appointment and urges selecting a capable replacement.
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Washington
Luther McBride
Allen
Gite
Allen Coanty
Local Estate Parade Plans Spark Questions at Pocantico
On the Rorkefeller estate, Monday events center on roles for married men and their place in a ceremonial march. Tarrytown officials anticipate that an uncrimi ved group will assemble near Pocanties Busia for the procession.
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Rorkefeller Estate
Tarrytown
Jury verdict in Graham will case settles estate in Noble County
Albion Ind Jan 26 The Graham will case finally concluded after days of deliberation with a verdict favoring Guy Graham as heir to about 6000 plus costs. The will’s validity and treatment of the elder Graham were central. Mrs Messenger argues her daughter’s share covers expenses. Guy Graham, employed at the McCray Refrigerator Co, cared for his father in later years.
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Albion
Ind
Graham Will
Noble County Court
Pareman John
Clelgad
York Township
T. Graham
Hart
T_Graham
Owl Graham
Reugerei Tie
Guy Graham
Bama Messenger
Governor Hughes Speech Opens New York Bar Session
Governor Charles E. Hughes addressed the New York State Bar Association during its thirty first annual session in January. British Ambassador James Bryce attended the dinner toast while Justices Werner and O Brien spoke briefly. Governors reception was met with a courteous but cool welcome.
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New York
Jan. S
Chas. &. Varhes
New York State Bar Association
Featsie
James Bryca
Peké
Che
Werner
Marge: O Brien
Haieuet
Hughes
American Locomotive Works TQ Close
Scarcity of work in the region impacts American Locomotive Works in TQ area near Trot New York. Plant operations reduce staffing as demand weakens and production slows. Local economy concerns rise with potential layoffs and wage effects.
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American Locomotive Works
TQ Close
N.Y
Sehenectinly Co
Foraker Declines Attendance at Mekin Memorial Banquet
In Cleveland on January 25 Senator Foraker says he cannot attend the Mekin memorial banquet next Wednesday evening where Secretary of War Taft is to be principal speaker. He offered no reason and did not reply to invitations sent to Senator Diels in Washington. Theodore McKinley era officials and noted speakers are listed for the event.
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Cleveland
Foraker
Jelud
Wer Tarr
Treadway
Diels
Washington
Taf
Inet
Paul ¥. Sutb Pen
Second Presbyterian Church
JW. Grigan
United States
Uring
McKinley
McKinsey
California
Uhle
Silver Lake Woman Dies After Illness
Silver Lake Indiana January Siar Alice Pet Luklas aged sixty five died at 4 15 AM today from a complication of diseases. Her eldest son Ler is in California and summoned to return home. Funeral arrangements are pending arrival.
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Silver Lake
Ind
Jan Siar
Alice
Pet) Luklas
Tisens Shalenges
Cuesans
Ler
California
Hone
Political Rally and Barbecue for Roosevelt at Willard House
Washington Yan 25. A winter dinner by the Gridiron club featured Roosevelt and presidential candidates, with Bryan, Fairbanks, Cannon, Knox and Gray among speakers. The event mingled humor and satire in a tropical ballroom scene, with songs for the president and cartoons, and a lively Court Journal parody on candidates.
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Washington, Yan
Willard House
Gridiron Club
Whiflera
J. Bryan
Charles Warren Ewirbanks
George Gra
Speater
Joseph G. Cannon
Harmon
United States
Philander Chase Knox
Theodora Roose Velt
Club
Temes
Sone Hense
Charles Hyans Hughes
John Kean, Jr
Willard H. Brownson
Charles Dick
Jacob H. Gallinger
Court Journal
Edgerd Allen Poe
Jentie
Sama
Charles Emory Smith
Nano “Alles Democres
Midat Betha
Phils
Bias
Deg
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
WI Bryan
Tudge George Gray
George Ada
Cannon
John Sharp Williams
Knox
Root
Rt Rev
Yo Satterlee
Blahon
Washington
Bargemen Adrift as Storm Rages on Virginia Coast
Norfolk reports bargemen adrift after a violent snowstorm near Fenwick Island. Aware tug Lesa Tews and Coastwise transport Worlock failed to locate the Nequera barge after it parted in high winds, speed seventy miles per hour, delaying rescue efforts. The crew, led by Captain Mugah, faced blinding snow and ferocious seas.
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Lesa Tews Ji
Virginia
Norfolk
Inn
Sealley
New York
Wortalk
Sory
Mugah
Fenwick Island
Assessable Personal Property Totals in New York City
New York City reports assessable personal property totaling 1.213664119 billion dollars, up 222.447 million from last year. Figures exclude corporate personal property and reflect city totals for January, according to the finance department data released today.
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New York City
New York
Fay Department Mide
Phan
Col Jones Not Hopeful On Traction Finances And Growth
Col Jones arrives from Philadelphia warning that industrial conditions will worsen before improving. He says the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction faces no dividends, funds go to workers, and measures must protect the company and employees. He favors track elevation and welcomes new Hotel Anthony as city growth.
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Sons ‘Monthy
Gal T. Levering Jonesy
Fort Wayne & Wabesh Vailey Traction Company
Philadelphia
Jones
Colonel Jones
Journal
Otty and
Hte
Anthony Wayne Club
Coronel Jones
Huring
James Barratt
Rounsel
Wnon
Hosny
Eily Hett
Journaletta
Anthony
Fort Warne
R. Gann
Journal-Gazette
Canale
Bryan to Attend Washington Conference with Democratic Leaders
Sunday plans place Jen i-.r. Bryan at a Washington hotel for conferees with Democratic leaders of Congress. Discussion expected on the presidential nomination as the likely outcome. Monday night dinner to be hosted by Senator Newlands. Dr. (Drratt) to depart Tuesday for New Jersey.
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Washington
Jen
R. Bryan
Hese
Hoyars
Congress
Slsa
Bryan
Ilium
Newlands House
Death of John A. Hoke at Ninety in Indiana Ave Home
John A. Hoke died at age ninety on Saturday night at his Indiana avenue residence. He was a lifelong Dexter County, Pennsylvania native who moved to Allen downie in early life. Death was attributed to senility with seven children surviving: Warren Hoke, Charles Hoke, Mrs. William Seltzman of Lorain, Mae M. Kimmel, Zphrain Warner of Darton, Navman, and Navourns of Missouri.
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Mog
Kim
Indiana Avenue
Dacedent
Dexter County
Pennsylvania
Allendownie
Isl
Clough Ureviang
Heig
Warren Hoke
Jharies Hoke
Wiliam Seltzman
Lorin
Mea M. Kimmel
Zphrain Warner
Darton
Shenavman
Laporte
Siesourl
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Hoosierdam
Garrett Pythian Sisters
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John EB. Chilberg
Henry Fo Rerd
A Nadeau
John D. Aids
Pocantico
Ari
Graham
Gov. Hughes
Taft
Cofane
Alli
Leading Lights
Col. Jones
Tie
Gnionel Jones Reid
Meyer Honey
Calhoun Street
Sryan
John A. Hoke
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