Roosevelt Opens War on Great Trust
The United States sues major anthracite coal railroads in Philadelphia circuit court for monopoly in production, transportation, and sale. Defendants include Reading, Lehigh Valley, Delaware Lackawanna and Western, and others with subpoenas issued to nonresident officers. Grand jury to hear evidence against umbrella manufacturers following the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
Reading Company
Philadelphia and Reading Company
Lemizho Valley Railway Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Huna Railroad Company
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad Company
Fortiséalphia
Heading Coal and Iron Coma Lehigh Vailey Coulterpady
Lehigh and Wilkesharre Coal Company
Hillside Coal and Iron Company
New York
Susquehanes and Western Coal Company
Temple Iron Company
McKe
Whittaker Thompsos
Alesander Sumsaon, Jr
Carroll Todd
Simpson
Thompson
James B. Holland
United States Courts
District of
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Jersey Central
Jersey City
Erie
New
Baer
Wich
Henry B. Robb
Robb
Department of Justice
Mr. Simpson
Charles B. Hughes
Hughes
Todd
Umbrella Trust
Anthracite Coal Trust
Grand Jury
National Umbrella Frame Company
Samuel Evans & Co
Newark Tube Company
Newark River Works
New Jersey
President Roosevelt Heads to Oyster Bay for Summer
President Roosevelt departed Washington for his Oyster Bay summer home this morning aboard the Magnet attached to a regular Pennsylvania line train. He traveled with Mrs. Roosevelt and a small party including Secretaries Loeb Root Garfield Straus Cortelyou and Rear Admiral Cowles, arriving in Jersey City at 2 46 p m and Oyster Bay by five. The president plans a quiet summer with occasional public appearances before returning for the Canton ceremony on September 30.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Long Island
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cowles
Loeb
M. C. Latta
Jersey City
Canton
McKinley Memorial
Root
Garfield
Straus and Cortelyou
Bacon
Rixey
Dwight
New York
White House
Rioting in Cleveland over Kosher meat price rise
In Cleveland on June 12 a riot erupted in the Jewish district after a four cent per pound meat price hike. Women and children picketed kosher shops, delivery wagons were halted, and shops closed. Jacob Rockovitch was assaulted while escaping a shop, a baby was run over in the melee, and a woman was badly injured as the crowd clashed with police.
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Cleveland
Jacob Rockovitch
Rockovitch
Catholic Order of Foresters Ends Meeting in Indiana
Indianapolis June 17 With the election of officers the annual convention of the state court of Indiana Catholic Order of Foresters closed The new officers are F Edward P Honan state chief ranger John A Herzog state vice chief ranger Andrew J Schich state secretary John D Murphy state treasurer trustees John J Molloy Jacob Dienhart George A Strickfaden Joseph Zoch Philip G Basso M BE Lauermen John H Hirzel 3 J Molloy B P Honan and A J Schick were elected delegates to the national convention in St Paul Minn August South Bend chosen as next meeting place for the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Court of
Indiana
Catholic Order of Itsoresters
Edward P. Honan
Rensselaer
John A. Herzog
Mishawaka
Andrew J. Schich
Lafayette
John D. Murphy
Whiting
John J. Molloy
Hammond
Jacob Dienhart
George A. Strickfaden
Joseph Zoch
Michigan City
Philip G. Basso
M. BE. Lauermen
John H. Hirzel
Fowler
J. Molloy
B. P. Honan
A. J. Schick
St. Paul
Minn
South
Bend
Paulding County Land Transfer Reported Between Parties
Fragmentary OCR notes show Louis Carle of Paulding County D C purchased land from O Garidy & Company. The text refers to a 120 acre tract described as Florrantne Roy farm located north of an unspecified point. Details and precise location are unclear due to damaged text.
Nursing Mothers and Over-burdened Women
A period ad extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a potent restorative for nursing mothers and women with weakness. It claims to aid pregnancy, ease painful symptoms and promote a painless delivery, urging readers to request a free booklet on its composition from Dr. R. V. Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Richard Croker to be named freedom of Dublin
London June 13 The plan to grant the freedom of Dublin to Richard Croker faces challenge but is likely to pass with nationalist support. The motion cites his status as an Irishman in America and plans to live in Ireland while aiding home rule. Only Grant Captain Potter and Patrick A. Collins have received the honor before.
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London
City of
Dublin
Richard Croker
General Grant
Potter
Constellation
Patrick A. Collins
Boston
Secretaries Metcalf and party safe after river journey
Secretary Metcalf and companions return to Washington after a voyage from Westover through the James River and Potomac aboard the Dolphin and Maple. Weather hindered navigation, with delays in telegraphic contact causing inquiries but no concern at the Navy Department.
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Washington
Potomac
Chesapeake Bay
James River
Metcalf
Chabot
George W. Vanderbilt
Jaeger
Westover
Navy Yard
Hampton Roads
Jamestown Island
Dolphin
Navy Department
Interurban Agent Blinded by Electric Flash at Monroeville
George Pound, night ticket agent at the Monroeville interurban station, was blinded by a flash when a trolley wire broke and fell across the track. The incident occurred in June as the trolley wire snapped, producing a sudden electric blaze near Pound's eyes.
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Interurban
Monroeville
Ind
George Pound
Pound
Saloonkeeper Kennedy Found Guilty in Gambling Case
John Kennedy Jr keeper of a saloon at Columbia and Harrison streets was fined 10 and costs in two city court cases. He pleaded guilty to permitting non family members in his saloon on Sunday and not guilty to keeping a gaming house. The judge noted that jail may follow future gambling convictions.
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John Kennedy, Jr
Columbia
Harrison Streets
G. W. Louttit
Kennedy
B. W. Skelton
Chisholm
Matthew
Matthews
Nichols
Skelton
Referee Wood Susted in Bankruptcy Decision
Judge A B Anderson in federal court affirmed Referee Sol A Wood granting a discharge in bankruptcy to Pro Bros of Rome City and members of a grocery firm. Creditors objected to relief from indebtedness. Anderson ordered Baltimore and Ohio to produce original train-order records for Mrs Mattie Oden kirk of Garrett in a damage suit to be tried in Fort Wayne next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Anderson
Sol A. Wood
Pro Bros
Rome City
Anderson
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Mattie Odenkirk
Garrett
Fort Wayne
Davis Brother of Mrs Griebel Dies in Toledo at 58
A. T. Davis, brother of Mrs. A. L. Griebel of this city, died June 11 at his Toledo home aged 58. His wife passed away two months ago and he leaves a daughter in Chicago. Relatives in Fort Wayne include several nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held in Toledo on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Davis
A. L. Griebel
Toledo
Mr. Davis
Chicago
Gleaners Circle Elects Officers For New Year
The Steadfast Gleaners Circle of the Kings Daughters met at Miss Minnie Valentine home on East Washington boulevard. Officers elected for the coming year include Charlotte Oppenlander leader Inez Frary assistant leader Minnie Valentine secretary and Miss Ream treasurer.
Control of Hog Cholera Warns of Spreading Outbreaks
Lafayette Indiana June 12 Pur due university agricultural experiment station issues bulletin on hog cholera control. outbreaks and infected yards spread disease while feeding infectious material to dogs worsens risk. quarantines and strict sanitation urged. hog houses and yards disinfected with tar or stock dips. dead hogs burned. vaccine testing using rabbit tissue shows promising immunity results. RecA. Craig Veterinarian.
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Lafayette
Ind
Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station
Veterinary Department
Reca
Craig
Nervine Promises Restored Health for Nervous Troubles
A testimonial touts Dr Miles Nervine as restoring nervous energy and curing long standing illness. Rose Otto of Columbus Ohio claims quick improvement after starting Nervine and recommends it to friends. The ad notes druggists guarantee first bottle helps or money back and cites Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana as the source.
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Miles
Nervine
Jes
M&s
Rose Otto
S. 3d St
Columbus
Ohio
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Strike Breakers Jailed After Foundry Incident
Six strike breakers William Myers Charles Thorpe Charles Martindale Fred Anderson Arthur Johnson and John Ray were jailed for ten days and fined after a district incident near the county jail. Additional cases include Raquet fined for street car assault and Schrieder acquitted of assault. Dow’s vagrancy case postponed. Richter allowed to leave for Delphos.
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William Myers
Charles Thorpe
Charles Martindale
Fred Anderson
Arthur Johnson
John Ray
Bass Foundry
Raquet
Christ Raquet
Circus Grounds
A. G. Felger
Fred Roux
Edward Schrieder
Rock Farland
Dick Brennan
August Dow
Robert Richter
Delphos
Wyoming Secretary of State Visits Cheyenne School Leader
Hon. William R. Schnitger secretary of state of Wyoming was in Cheyenne as guest of Albert E. Carroll superintendent of the state school. He toured other states to gather ideas for the new western institution which will be located inland about 400 miles from Cheyenne away from rail service and start on a modest scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Schnitger
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Albert E. Carroll
Schnitber
Two Skeletons Unearthed At Fort Wayne Plant
Workmen at the Fort Wayne Printing Company on East Main Street uncovered two nearly decayed skeletons in rough wooden caskets during excavation under a building. Believed to be remains from the old fort era, they likely lay over a century. Bones were removed with earth and waste and placed in wagons for disposal.
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Fort. Wayne Printing Company
East Main Street
Testimony Taken in Patent Infringement Case
Depositions of several witnesses were taken at the law offices of Taylor and Hulse in the case Ideal Concrete Machinery Company vs Willis H McDowell and others. The suit charges infringement of patent on cement block machinery with parties residing in South Bend and Auburn. Taylor and Hulse represent the plaintiffs and Chapin and Denny represent the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal Concrete Machinery Compan
Willis H. McDowell
Taylor & Hulse
South Bend
Auburn
Chapin & Dennyth
State school to close June 27 with pupil work displays
The sessions of the state school for feeble minded youth will close Thursday June 27. A display of work by the various departments will be presented by the pupils.
Awful Crime of an Indianapolis Man
A Indianapolis man used a forced dose of carbolic acid down the throat of his young daughter, causing her to die within minutes. The tragedy occurred as authorities investigate the alleged deliberate poisoning and seek justice for the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Father Under Arrest After Killing Daughter in Indianapolis
Robert Jolly of 1011 North Senate avenue killed his nine year old daughter Gladys by forcing carbolic acid into her throat during a bed making incident. He fled but was arrested at noon while attempting to collect wages. Police view his mind as affected after drinking recently.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Robert Jolly
Senate Avenue
Gladys
Jolly
Anna Peters
Doesn't Like Earthquakes
W. E. Jenkinson of the S. F. Bowser company, then in San Jose, recounts a 12:30 am earthquake experience. He describes the shaking as vertical and multi directional, notes the loud sound, and says he would flee outdoors if it recurs, like others did during the event.
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G. W. Louttit
W. E. Jenkinson
San Jose
Cal
S. F. Bowser Company
Arrest of Bob Mote in Antwerp for theft
Bob Mote, said to be from Toledo, was arrested in Antwerp on a charge of stealing a gold watch and $22.50 from Tom Fleming of 202 Barr Street. Police traced the crime after confirming Mote had left the city and alerted Ohio authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob” Mote
Toledo
Antwerp
Tom Fleming
Barr Street
Mote
Grice
Ohio
Motorman Injured in Streetcar Collision
Emil G. Braun a motorman for the street railway company was badly injured at the car barns last Wednesday while fixing a fender his car was struck by another car and he was crushed between the cars suffering a deep hip wound. He was taken to his home at 1328 Stophlet street.
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Emil G. Braun
Braun
Stophlet Street
Officer Faces Conduct Unbecoming Charge After Bass Strike
Charges of conduct unbecoming an officer were filed against Sergeant Henry Harkenrider of the police department by saloon keeper William R. Kestner and mulder Frank Danehy. The case stems from police action during the Bass strike incident and will be reviewed by the board of public safety at its next meeting. Sergeant Harkenrider denies the allegations, asserting he used only proper force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Harkenrider
Police Department
William R. Kestner
Wallace Street
Frank Danehy
Mulder
Force Street
Bass
Kestner
Danehy
Bac
Board of Public Safety
Markenrider
Dogs Die Of Poisoning On East Side
Several valuable dogs have died recently on the east side and it is believed they were poisoned. Henry W. Becker, clerk of the board of public works, lost a fox terrier. George Hoff man, of Maumee avenue, lost a female terrier that had just borne pups. Other dogs have died with no other discernible cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Becker
Board of Public Works
George Hoffman
Maumee Avenue
Five-Year-Old Hobbock Boy Fractures Arm After Fall
The five-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Ed Hobrock of Taylor street fell from a fence on Wednesday and fractured both bones in the forearm of his right arm. The injury was described as very painful and Dr English was called to set the broken limb.
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Ed Hobrock
Taylor Street
English
O Connor Sells West Wayne Home to Niezer
B S O'Connor sold the residence on West Wayne street once occupied by his mother until her death to former County Auditor J B Niezer of Monroeville. Niezer plans improvements and will reside there in the autumn.
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B. S. O'Connor
West Wayne Street
J. B. Niezer
Monroeville
Niezer
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York, Susquehanna and Western Railroads
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Dunmore, Pa
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Susquehanna and Western Coal Company
Wilkesbarre
Uister Bay
President Roosevelt
Kansas
Sajogn
Eeparss
Catholic Order OF Foresters
Grand Court of Indiana At
Secretary OF Navy
Court
Wood
Gleaners’ Circle
Purdue Experiment Station
City Court
LAW State School
Secretary of State
Joly
California
Earth
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Harkenrider
Lad
Tri-State Loan and Trust Co
COR. Berry & Court ST
Wender
Bright
Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne, Ind
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