Indicted Lumber Dealers Form Secret Trust in Chicago
A grand jury indicts 14 retail lumber dealers and secretaries for conspiracy to restrain trade between manufacturers wholesalers and consumers. The group, led by the Lumber Secretaries Bureau of Information, allegedly created a trust of power to fix sales terms and suppress competition. Key figures include Arthur L. Holmes Detroit and George F. Swerl Chicago secretary figures from Michigan Minnesota Kansas City Nebraska and other states. Immunity granted to three witnesses. The case details a wide network of trade publications and espionage aimed at controlling prices and access to timber nationwide.
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Chicago
United States
Retai Feniers
Manudac
Ag Seorgtirles
Re~ Telashoulutions
Lumber Secretaries' Bureau of Information
Ultsats
Rerall
Tmainunicurers
Swhoelesaler A
Stoutdoxiatu
Arthur L. Holmes
Detroit
Michigan Lumber Dealers Association
the Scout
George F. Swerl
Wille G. Boils
Minneapolis
Northwestern
Lumbartoen's Association
Harry “A. Qormach
Kansas City
Southw Western Lumber Astroctation
Bert Critchfield
Lincoln
Weather forecast for Saturday and Sunday in Washington area
The United States Weather Bureau reports a forecast of showers for Saturday and Sunday with unsettled conditions in northern portions. Warming trend in the southeast, with variable winds and possible snow showers in higher areas. Fort Wayne observations show high of 34, low 69 for the month’s end, rainfall 2 inches since month start, humidity around 42 percent yesterday.
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Washington
J Gnes
United States Weather Bureau
Fort Warne
Janeer
Eben
Five injured as I U T streetcar overturns in Kokomo
A passenger car on the Indiana Union Traction line turned over on a curve in Kokomo tonight injuring five people. Two men, Jones of Marion Indiana and Lee Herschfelt of 2704 North Albany Street Chisago, were seriously hurt with Jones losing consciousness. Fanny Dean of Kokomo and Mary Stanley of Galveston suffered cuts, while Morris Ashly of Galveston broke an arm.
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Indiana Union Traction
Jones
Marion
Indiana
Lee Herschfelt
North
Albany Street
Chisago
Fanny Dean
Kokomo
Mary Stanley
Galveston
Morris Ashly
Juror Sleeps as Book of Truth Is Read
Chicago June 21 Ex excerpts from the Beal of Truth read for the trial of Avelyn Asmmr Lee drew attention as juror F. W. Goulieb dozed for about fifteen minutes. The defense lawyer and others considered applying for a mistrial or neutral tar seq as the day grew hot and crowded. A stenographer reportedly fainted fatigue during the session.
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Chicago
Avelyn
James EB
Callahan
Stetien
Fort Wayne Beauty Plans Remake of City Scenery
Fort Wayne engineers and surveyors map a cleaner, healthier city along the Tivard and St Marys river banks. Plans include widening a major driveway to sixty five feet from Main Street Bridge to Awinkey park, grading the area, and completing work in the summer if possible. Representatives from Metcalf Eddy and George Eller of Kansas City coordinate water sheds and park housing with Fort Wayne firm leaders Grosvenor and others drafting topographical maps.
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Fort Wayne
Noreate
Fort Weyhe
Mariott Prite
Poe
Srincey
Tridge
Awinkey Park
St Mary's River
Garner
Metcalf and
Eddy
Boston
George Eller
Kansas City
Park
Houiestem
Grosvenor
Fort Wares
WORN OUT HERO OF NORTH KILLS CAPTAIN JARVIS
A damaged OCR item reports Captain David E. Jarvis of the revenge cutter service, noted for Arctic whaler fame and Morgan-Guasennheim leadership in Alaska, died after writer’s distress words found near him. The note references weariness and a local Seattle context, with Jarvis described as active in Booth Fishecles company affairs.
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Hero
Brattle, Wach
David E. Jarvis
Revenge Cutter Service
Conqress
Morgan-Guasennheim Enterprises
Alaska
Seatle Athletic
Kipling
Jare
Booth Fishecles Company
Thorndale men charged in Mexican youth case
Cameron Texas June 23 Foor residents of Thorndale were taken into custody charged with implication in the recent killing of a Mexican youth at Thorndale Gare Js Ezra Stephens Harry Wueneche and Garrett Noack are the men under arrest San Francisco June 25 Freddie Walsh defeated Matty Hilchr in a half fight twenty round match to endgbt
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Cameron, Toros
Thorndale
Texas
Auetody
T. Gare
Ezra Stephens
Harry Wueneche
Garrett Noack
San Francisco
Freddie Walsh
Matty Hilachr
Hatio
Akron Fire Destroys Barberton Business District
Fire swept through the Barberton area near Akron on June 23 damaging multiple storefronts in the business district. Local crews battled the blaze amid smoke and sirens as authorities assessed the destruction and possible cause.
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Akron
Ohio
Barberton
Fee
Strike drama erupts as eggs and vegetables fly at Cleveland workers
In Cleveland on June 25 a garment workers strike scene escalated when strikebreakers faced egg and vegetable attacks. Guards protected union workers as tensions rose with minor riots and arrests. Outside Contractors withdrew support, signaling a possible return to work Monday, though factory output may lag if workers stay idle.
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Cleveland
Aaecciacion
Te Garment
Return of Hoosiers Celebrated by Chicago Indians in Indianapolis
About 250 Hoosiers exiled to Chicago were joyously welcomed in Indianapolis at the German Nause. The Come-on- Home Society hosted the Chicago Indians with a special train parade through main streets. Notables like George Ade and John T. A. Chitchenn attended for a photo. A crowd gathered at Taenopolis as police escorted the procession. The event featured athletic displays and a quip-filled crowd, ending with a remark about a noted debate between J. Mi Btotabakir and former VP Charles W. Fairbanka.
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Indianapolis
Ind
George Ade
Jono T. A
Chitchenn
Tod
Taenopolis
Cnlon
Nirty
Miornine
J. Mi Btotabakir
Som Bend
Charles W. Fairbanka
Freight strike delays operation at Henry Polter plant
Decatur Ind June 23 The Henry Polter new AaWMIS at Babo a town east of beye has been ready for operation but stalled by a freight strike. Machinery delays kept the plant idle for months as engines awaited Governor of the engines who lauded up in the freight strike in Carcass. Reaverter was sent from Quiver Illinois May 2h and reached Chicago where it lined up. The revived site is the old one destroyed February 0) Ara Inst February.
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Decatur
Ind
Henry
Babo
Beye
Chicago
Lorimer Scandal Touches Election Contests in Senate Rank
Fragmented text discusses a Bourbon era Senate quiz on corruption involving Lorimer and associates. Witnesses recall tactics to raise campaign funds and influence voters while questioning Lorimer’s role. The piece hints at committee actions and public scrutiny during an election amid turmoil.
Indiana challenge to new constitution submission
INDIANAPOLIS Ind Tune 23 Ann lexpressive appeal for preservation of a republican form of government for Indiana was made to the circuit court by Addiang C Harris and the losing plea to Judge Remster for an injunction to prevent submission of the proposed new constitution. Attorneys presented arguments and Judge Remaster set the case for next Thursday. A final decision may reach the Indiana Supreme Court and possibly the United States Supreme Court. The plain anti argues the proposed new constitution violates the federal constitution.
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Dydianapolds
Ind
Indiana
Ty Addiang
Remster
Hupsia
Eddrese
John T’ Dyer
Jedgar Hempter
Indiana Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Sunday Journal Gazette Features Barricades and Weather Station
The paper highlights a weather station project, a Fort Wayne team that refused to quit, and a motorcycle evangelism tour led by Griffith of Milford. It also notes Wabash Railroad men preparing for a rainy day and previews other features in the Sunday edition.
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Fort Wayne
Griffith
Milford
Ind
Lagrage Presoher
Reciprocity talk fuels Taft journey and tariff dialogue
President Taft toured Providence and spoke at a Conservative club banquet on reciprocity with Canada and tariff policy. He defended scientific tariff revision and predicted passage of the reciprocity bill, urging moderate protection while acknowledging political support from Democrats and Republicans. The Wollands Milling Co of Fort Wayne filed for dissolution in Indiana.
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Providenge
Narrgent Sat Ney
PrealjGent Taft
Fil River
Providence
New York
Washington
Tatt
Loff Coostese
Pasate
Manus Dimes
Democrata
Wollands Milling Company
Fort Wayne
Indianapollages
Coronation Day Marred by Mixed London Festivities
Crowds gathered as King George and Queen were paraded through London streets amid rain and crowded viewing spots. Despite a grand display of electric emblems and royal procession, turnout lagged behind expectations, but the royal party waved at cheering spectators. A banquet at the Foreign Office followed, hosted by Sir Edward Grey for the king, queen, and visiting royals.
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Atrirmenk
Jolbbex
Royal
George
Green
Londin
I- Jurainetons
Anak
Wellington
London
Thames
Buckins 7
Prince of Wales
Edward Grey
Soca
Heatwave Strains City Workers and Afternoons Endure Torrid Temps
Torrid heat neared record levels with the Merinmeier thermometer hitting 84 degrees between 2 and 6 pm and winds barely easing. Two Pennsylvania beltline gangs at Kew Bridge suffered heat exhaustion after workers drank large amounts of water. both were sent home. Tulsa reports increased rain and cooling, while Chicago records multiple heat-related deaths and numerous illnesses as a heat wave persists with temperatures around 94 degrees at 1 pm.
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Nour
Pennsylvania
Kew Bridge
Trum
Valparaiso
Bridge Gang West
Tulsa
Okla
Sugar Industry Hearings Tie Mormon Church to Beet Methods
Washington June hearing transcripts reveal Utah sugar interests linked to Mormon church and Henry Havemeyer to expand beet sugar. Thomas B. Cutler, vice president of Utah-Idaho Sugar Refining, testifies about church involvement in business and stock ownership in railroads and related industries. The inquiry probes the American Sugar Refining Company and its extended influence in Michigan and Colorado factories as well as price lists from Western Sugar Refining and Hawaii Sugar.
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Washington
Henry
Colorado
American
Lisa
American Sugar Heating Company
John D. Sprackels
California
Cutler
Laugch
Morriton Church
Mormon Church
Bugineas
Madison
Kansas
Bil Cutler
Worman Church
B8dt_ mn
Encat
Senate Lines Drawn Tight Vote Monday In Congress
Washington June 227 A hurried conference of about a dozen senators pressed to vote down all amendments to the reciprocity bill. An amendment by Senator Deller was tabled and opposition united against changes to tariffs and wool provisions. The room only atmosphere reflected focus on reciprocity. leaders argued against risking an uncertain outcome. Senator Stone and others resisted mixed reciprocity and tariff cuts, urging Democrats to shape their own measures.
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Washington
Stright
Deller
Senate
Senator Syalth
South Carolina
Smith
John Sharp Willama
Stone
Willlama
Tarsi
Cashol
Congress
Mr. Root
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Pacific Coast
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Phiz
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Cubs
Une
San Israa Pose Company
Van
Taval Board of Doquiry
Maine
Wwe
Aia Legis
Binacor
Albert Je
Lottme
Jack Poe
Funk
Shanager-Of
Tata Ie
Hines
Lori
Ibs
Lorimer Base
Lorimer Wes
Ublag
Nientisto
Dell
Asdel
aUay
Sunday Journal-Gazette
Palmer
Port Wayne
Finks
Ntermountath ‘Tarestory
St Ban
Renae
Western Sugar Refining Company
CalMorals “and Hewail Sugar Company
Se Francisco
Wee!eine
Hee
Tervital
Suger Dows
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