Cassatt Faces Interstate Hearings On Coal and Rail Deals
Philadelphia report shows A J Cassatt testifying that he acted as Keystone Coal and Coke sales agent while still a Pennsylvania Railroad official. Witnesses allege commissions and gifts tied to coal companies. Chief Clerk Aiken dismissed amid questions of stock holdings and gifts. Cassatt prepares to testify further.
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Philadelphia
Jane $W. Boatgler
Pennsylvania Railroad
Milton
Interstate Commerce Commission
al. Spangint
Keystone Coal and Cole Company
Inn of the Reading
Pennsylvania
Iide
Robert Katt
M. B. Tln
Pennryiventy
Kerstone Coal and Coke Company
Birthinlnows
Beach Creek
New York Central Railroad
Koyatone Cant and Coke Company
Greensburg
Pennsylvania, Railroad Inc
K. Cassatt
Robert Kelso Cissatt
Keystone Coal & Coke Company
James G. Gordon
Potter
Donohue Coal & Coke Company
Keystone Company
Mer. Crasatt
Coogsatt
Delaware River Lighterage Company
Capita Aletreed Hicks
Witheas Gala
Mr. Thomson
Mus
Me. Thomson
McLellan
Thomson
Aiken
Joseph K. Aiken
Monongahel
Cnal
Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Interstate Committee
Cissatt
Martin A. Knapp
Commission
Europe
Pengeth
Knanp
Caa
Indiana coal strike ends after two year pact
In Terre Haute Indiana the long coal strike closed as operators and workers union voted unanimously to accept a two year agreement. Wages rise 5.55 percent and changes reduce petty strikes welfare and shift wage structures between machine miners and loaders. Some local differences remain over hour rules and shop closures.
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Terre Haute
Bud
Jones
Indiana
coal + flel
Wall
Ada
Suvin
Em-4
Cassatt testimony delays againt commission date request
Fragmentary testimony discusses July Cassatt and the commission, noting readiness to appear and the need to avoid interfering with movements. Commissioners Cockrell and Clements question whether April Cas sustained readiness, and whether Cassatt will be secured as secretary or depart, as the commission nears a decision on investigational steps.
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Sail
Cas
Knapp
Mt. Cassatt
Cockrell
Clements
Firebug Attempts Work in Bloomingdale
Police report a series of attempted arsons in Bloomingdale with a large blaze ignited but not controlled. Investigations focus on an east and north city area as detectives seek the identity of multiple suspects. theft and parole violations linked to other arrests are noted alongside a circus parole violation.
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Wolls Stroat
Rome
Pythian Knights 10 Observe Memorial Day
Fort Wayne lodge members will visit Ladenwood Cemetery in the morning to place markers on graves of Samuel Sincwir Reuben Bonder W. Baird Inett Jacob Rnglne Isaac ten Marks and Jexig D. 16 a om Then they will travel the Walnut road for Huntington to join with Munnington judge Wei in a special memorial service A large number is expected Wayna lodge will hold no church services this year.
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Na Iis
Knighty
Fythiad
Pythe Fon
Ladenwood Cemetery
Samuel Sincwir
Reuben Bonder
Iw. Baird
Inett
Jacob Rnglne
Isaac Ten Marks
Jexig D
Walnush Road
Huntington
Munnington
Wei
Agort Wayna Lodge
Engineer Overcome by Gas Fumes at West Bovey Garage
In a basement incident at the Randal Autombilag garage on West Bovey side engineer Mr. Jacob Gehring was overcome by gas fumes from an apparent improvised generator. He was rescued by Mr. Randall and later taken to a hospital after a short recovery. The source notes a faulty appliance and improper generation as the cause. A separate item reports a new club incorporation in Hamilton, Steuben County, for social purposes with directors S H Floover John Griffith Willis Ford and A C Hamman.
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Randal Autemablig
West Bovey Side
G Nareow
All
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Gia” Fons
Randall Sues
Ido
Gehring
Hig Ham
Lok Gaanilne
Hamilton
Steuben County
Gamwtea
Indianapolis
Atate
Hamilton Ule
S.H. Floover
John Griffith
Greenwood
Willis Ford
A. C
Hamman
Black man seen in tree after midnight in chase
Police searched Kin Lama and Chicago Street area for Benty Richardson, colored, after windows were broken by stones thrown from a tree. At daybreak railroad workers spotted the man climbing from the tree, with reports of him hiding near his home and threats against family.
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Benty Ichardson
Kin Lama
Chicago Street
Richardsan Ty
Fn-Uw
Allen County Democrats Organize for Coming Campaign
Allen County Democrats meet in city hall to organize for the campaign with candidates for county chairmanship including E. G. Hoffman and D. C. Stout. Republicans frame ticket as rivals drum up support. votes to be cast at the June 16 convention.
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Emanlttee
HG. Hoth
D.C. Stout
Huttry
FL Hilgemann
Harry F. Kennerk
J. H. Bunter
F.C. Boltz
Bickner
Pangy
Gars
Local political shifts noted in county ticket plans
Republican city ticket bustle cited as they frame county slate no lesson sought for popular judge O N Heaton likely renominated for Superior Court. Autry Keller named for representative. powers discusses nominating Mori while some Democrats pivot to back the ticket. A slate from LaGrange County lists county and district officers including treasurer, sheriff, surveyor, assessor, coroner, and councilmen across several towns.
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O. N. Heaton
Democrats
Lagrange County
Ws Tollows
Andiley
Jon Price
Hiley Case
David J. Norrie
Victor Camp
Cirliun L. LiMys
A. Hostetler
North
Jon Abbey
Mid. de Distrigt
Pantel N. Stough Councilien
Robert ‘Kellett
Greenfield
Arguments For The Packers In House Inspection Debate
Washington June .-Repre sentatives argued for the Packers against the Beveridge amendment on packing house inspection. Crumpacker contended federal supervision of meat is unconstitutional until commerce is affected, noting states should build their own inspection systems for protection. He warned the amendment would threaten Indiana Iowa Michigan and Wisconsin packers who sell to Chicago commission merchants.
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Washington
Pakers
Iglians
House
Congress
Crumpacker
Weather Forecast for Midwest and Great Lakes Regions
Readable text shows a June forecast for Washington Indiana Ohio Lower Michigan and Findlay. Saturday showers and cooler in south portions while Sunday brings fair skies with fresh west to northwest winds. Similar pattern in Ohio with showers Saturday, cooler east and north portions, Sunday fair. Michigan shows showers Saturday and cooler north, Sunday fair with west winds. Findlay area partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday, cooler in northeast, fresh winds.
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Washington
Indiana
Ohio
East
Nouth
Bryan and Roosevelt in the 1908 nomination fight
The piece surveys Bryan and Roosevelt amid party conventions and statements shaping the Republican and Democratic paths. It questions whether Roosevelt must concede to renomination or face being the GOP standard bearer again, amid arguments from prominent figures and ongoing campaign discourse.
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Wasilington
Waam Tennings
Bryan
Omy
Abe
Mr. Vryls
Roosevelt
Phoodors “Roosevelt
New Trial for Dunn in Fort Wayne Murder Case
The Indiana Supreme Court orders a second review of Charles W. Dunn’s murder conviction of Alice Cothrell near Fort Wayne. The court finds error in juror instructions, reversing the judgment and sending the case back to Allen County for trial and possible acquittal.
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Indiannapolis
Jane
Supreme Court
Charles W. Dunn
Munter
Itty
Alice Cothrell
Fort Wayne
Dunnn
Joige Gillett
Dunn
Stutte
Donn
Pennsylvania rail policy testimony at inquiry session
In Philadelphia today the fourth inquiry into coal and oil interests saw continued discussion of railroad relations with coal dock suppliers. Blairsville’s 7.4 M. McClellan testified to a prior policy encouraging employees to become union members, challenging earlier statements. He said rumors suggested Franks Thomson, former president of the company, approved such practices.
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Philadelphia
M. McClellan
Blairsville
Pennsylvania
Frank Thomson
Defense counsel optimistic after damaging testimony in Dunn trial
The record notes testimony hurtful to the defense. A girl, months after Dunn's conviction, died at the county poor farm after childbirth, but did not make an antemurlem statement. Mr. Morris hinted the next trial would feature Marla Sanpleson's cause as a minor defense element. He believes he can secure acquittal.
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Dunn
Morris
Marla Sanpleson
Protest Over Franchise Grant To Fort Wayne and Wabash Line
City council committees discussed a proposed franchise for a sidetrack on Billabath Street into a new power house. Officials and residents attended. the company promised street repairs if granted, drawing mixed reactions from property owners. Another session will occur before the next council meeting.
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Fort Wayne and
Wabash Valley Traction
Bllagbath Street
Oficlula
Argus Duitts
Jamons
Lio
Focotcluson
Dunns Attorney Pre Dicta An Acquittal
The supreme court decision boosts Charles Dunn’s prospects of acquittal as he faces retrial in Allen County jail while his attorney Samuel L Morris and Henry Colerick defend his innocence. The case recalls the 2 year old homicide linked to Atlee Cathell’s death and Dunn’s contested past.
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Mort Wayne
Allen County
Charley Dunn
Taton
Journal-Gazetta
Hig Ifo Tn Priser
Sam
Nfe
Dunn
Samuuel L. Morris
Morris
Worl Ulan
Ru Tafiana
Blorris
Henry Colerick
Indiana
I. Morris
Weary Colerick
Justin
Marris
Nequitta
Oald Atlee Cathtell
Wal-lan Tandy
Daly
Denn
Thinn
Rial
George Waren
Huntertown
Mie
Ice Man Convicted in Toledo Case Trial
Ice man was convicted in Toledo on a charge tied to a conspiracy case involving Josyph A. Miller and the Toledo tie and Paul Miller. The verdict set a potential penalty under Valentine law, with imprisonment up to six months to a year or a fine. The defendant faces further trial as the case moves forward.
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Tolgina
Junie Fvduits
Josyph A. Miller
Toledy Tie
Paul Cy
Miler
Aritdley
Billy Collins Offered Top Position at Algonquin Hotel
Billy Collins, a veteran hotel clerk with long service at Hart Wayne and Randol, is proposed as resident head clerk at the Algonquin. The Dayton Ohio rumor places him as a leading hotel man famed for his genial humor and reliability, though he has not yet decided on acceptance.
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Weed
An Wayng
Algonquin
Dayton
Colla
Hart Wayne
Clark
Randal
Seveen
Wayne
Mr. Colley
Whyte Named Successor to Gorman in Maryland
Baltimore Maryland June 8 Governor Warfield announces appointment of ex Governor William Winkney Whyte to succeed United States Senator Gorman in the state capital city. The move marks Whyte's transition from former governor to national office.
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Baltimore
Warfield
William Winkney Whyte
United States
Garman
Interstate League Traces Libeler Libel Claims
The sporting editor reports libel claims and denounces mis reports about the Interstate League. Officials say finances are sound with over 370 in treasury and salaries paid. no danger to teams. Toledo & Chicago Interurban secretary F Z Welsheimer says power line work near Kendalville will finish next week and power house start in ten days.
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Grom Hapida
Wink Mathelons
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Hay
F. Z. Welsheimer
Aubarn
Toledo
Chicago
Fort Wayne-Auburn
Kendalivile
Storm Hits Indiana. Bolt Kills Horse, Wounds Driver
A severe storm swept northern Indiana causing telegraph and telephone outages, knocking out electric light lines, and halting trains. Lightning struck rural carrier Felger as his horse was killed and he was knocked unconscious, with other injuries reported among drivers and funeral processions. Damage extended to rail lines and communications, disrupting services across Fort Wayne and surrounding areas.
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Indianapolis
Postal Telegraph Company
Auburn
Port Wayne
Wabash Valley
Kleffton
Lima
Mr. & H. Folger
Tila
Bugsy
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Felger
George Soest
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Ac Sash
George Tait
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Nore
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