Verdict of not guilty in 19 hour Sherman act trial
Chicago jury acquits Thomas de Conners and Edward Swift and several Armour Swift executives after nineteen hours of deliberation in a landmark case accusing major Chicago packers of conspiring to restrain trade under the Sherman Act. Jurors cited benefit of the doubt and lack of a strong government case. The government argued price fixing and secret pooling since 1898 with the National Packing Co as a central clearing house.
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Chicago
Dayin Ue
United States
Carpenter
Thomas de Conners
Edward
Edward F. Swift
Charles H. Swift
Francis A. Fowler
WW. Ogden Armour
Edward Morris
Louis EH. Weyman
Arthur Meeker
Louis el Swift
Federal Building
James MH. Wilkerson
J. Wh Edwards
Lncage
Don
AL Queen cArmott
Armour & Co
Thomas of
Connors
Louis AH. Tleyman
Morris & Co
Edward Tilden
National Packing Co
National Packing Company
New York
Boston
Roosevelt Western Tour Stops Include Detroit Fort Wayne Visit
The Roosevelt campaign itinerary for the central west was completed. Colonel Roosevelt will depart New York at 5 04 p m aboard the Pennsylvania railroad, with a ten minute stop in Fort Wayne at 10 10 a m Wednesday. He then proceeds to Chicago arriving at 3 p m.
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Roosevelt
Fort Wayne
New York
Colonce
Central West
Detroit
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago
New Trial Denied in Indiana Murder Case
Judge Frank Ellis overruled McGalliar d motion for a new trial and sentenced Charles McCalliard to life in prison for killing his sweetheart Alta Hayworth. The judge noted the defendant was intoxicated at the time, suggesting drunkenness could excuse murder.
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Muncie, Tid
Frank Ellis
Charles McCalliard
Alta Hayworth
McGalliard
Ellis
Indiana
Indiana Democrats Name Ralston Ticket for Governor
The Indiana state convention at Tomlinson hall named Judge Samuel M. Ralston of Lebanon as governor and pledged support for Governor Marshall as the party’s presidential choice. Senator Kern led a renewed ovation, calling Marshall the next national standard-bearer for the Democratic ticket.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
Samuel M. Ralston
Lebanon
Marshall
Kern
Shively
John W. Kern
Committee On Organization
Baltimore
John W. Wern
Benjamin J. Shively
Thomas
Solomon Bash Passes at 85 After A Long Fort Wayne Life
Solomon Bash, a Fort Wayne civic and commercial figure since the canal era, died at his daughter’s home after a long illness. Born 1827 in Ohio, he arrived in Fort Wayne in 1848 and helped build Bash & Co., a leading grain firm, later reorganized into a corporation. He retired in the 1880s but kept farming and life insurance among his priorities.
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Solomon Bash
Fort Wayne
Mr. Bash
Nora Wi. Blughes
W. Wayne Street
Trewis
Bush
Rash
Starke County
Ohio
Middle West
Wabash and Erie Canal
W. Taylor
Hill & Orbison
Bash
Stewart Lakin
Bash & Eakin
Makin
8. Bash & Co
Thomas L. McKee
Peter D. Smyser
S. Bash & Co
Charles S. Bash
Taft Roosevelt clash as Indiana GOP meets for delegates
Indiana Republicans split at the state convention choosing four delegates at large to the national convention. Taft forces tout a 105 vote lead while Roosevelt adherents elect their own at large slate. The hall erupted in tumult as rules and credentials battles unfolded amid claims of road roller tactics and disputed seating.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Roosevelt
Taft
Harry Ss. New
Charles W. Fairbanks
James E. Watson
Joseph D. Oliver
Albert J. Beveridge
Frederick Landis
Edwin MM. Lee
Charles H. Campbell
Will RB. Wood
Lafayette
Credentials Committee
Committee On Organization
Alva Oo Reser
Lee
Edwin M. Lee
Indiana
Harry 8. New
Col
Col Roosevelt
Committee On
Harry &. New
James I. Watson
Wilwin M. Lee
Tandinson Hall
Fred AL Sims
Yuft
Col. Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Clarence FL Bicknell
Fort Wayne
Sims
Will R. Wood
Tatarette
W. J. Taylor
Wood
Republican Party
Party of Progress
Lincoln
Roosevelt Crowd Names Delegates After Taft Program
A Roosevelt faction held a separate gathering and selected delegates following a Taft program at the convention. The Taft side passed their platform and proceeded with official proceedings, while the opposing group organized distinct representation.
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Taft
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