Packers Appeal To Supreme Court Delays Chicago Trial
Chicago nov 21 counsel for nine Chicago packers indicted for violation of the Sherman law appealed to the United States supreme court after Kohlsaat quashed writs of habeas corpus. The move aimed to gain standing and delay the trial set for tomorrow before Judge Carpenter. Lawyers planned further delay tactics as transcripts were sent to Canton for action by Associate Justice Day.
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Chicago
Chicago Packers
United States Supreme Court
United States Circuit
Kohlsaat
Supreme Court
High Court
Canton
Ohio
Day
Carpenter
Mayer
Wilkerson
James H. Wilkerson
Packers
John §. Miller
Levy Mayer
Kohlsaar
Man Fined in Court Over Gill Net Possession
Benjamin Osborn of 335 Pearl Street appeared before Justice Grabner, fined $5 and costs totaling $45 for possessing a gill net.
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Benjamin Osborn
Pearl Street
Justice Grabner
Reyes Accused in Plot to Foment Rebellion in Mexico
Copies of three manifestoes dated November 21 call on the Mexican army and people to revolt against the Madero government. Signed in print by General Bernardo Reyes, the documents are held by local secret service and will be presented to the U.S. district attorney. Reyes faces arrest for violating neutrality laws.
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San Antonio
Texas
Madero
Bernardo Reyes
Secret Service
United States District Attorney
Reyes
Rockefeller Got a $1,000,000 Rail Loan in 1892
Washington report outlines how John D. Rockefeller secured control of the Duluth Mesaba and Northern Railway with a $1 million loan to the Merritts in 1892. Testimony from Charles H. Martz details alleged overstatement of costs to justify higher rates, with Rockefeller’s counsel present.
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Washington
John D. Rockefeller
Duluth, Mesaba & Northern Railroad
Stanley Steel Trust
Charles H. Martz
Martz
Rockefeller
Stanley
Merritt Brothers
Duluth, Mesaba & Northern
Duluth
Merritts
Wetmore
Ar. Martz
Marts
Mr. Rockefeller
Minnesota, Railroad and Warehouse Commission
TD. A. Reed
The
Steel Corporation
Sentence set for Cummins Friday in New York case
New York on November 21 reports sentencing will occur Friday for William J. Cummings the former Nashville promoter convicted of grand larceny for diverting 140000 in Carnegie Trust deposits. Prosecutors hope to delay prison via temporary relief. Hyde and Reichmann face related trials as broader Carnegie Trust collapse unfolds.
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New York
Wm. J. Cummings
Nashville
Cummings
Carnegie Trust Company
Carnegie Company
Joseph B. Reichmann
State Banking Department
Heichmann
Carnegie Trust Tangible
Charles H. Hyde
Northern Bank
Hyde
Davis
Three Trains in Fatal Smashup at New York Central Crossing
A Rome Watertown and Ogdenburg passenger train collided with a freight at the New York Central crossing near the Iron Pier in Syracuse. One man was killed Nichols Snyder freight conductor. Fireman Earl Hettler is seriously injured buried under engine. Engineer Thomas McGraw and fireman William Bell suffered serious injuries. Freight train left space for passenger crossing, but the signal failed and the crash occurred. The impact overturned an engine and crushed six freight cars loaded with livestock and merchandise. Many hogs were killed.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Rome
Watertown
Ogdenburg
New York Central
Iron Pier
Nichols Snyder
Earl Hettler
Phomas McGraw
William Bell
Cancer Serum Claim Sparks $20,000 Prize Bid
Dr. Otto Schmidt, a noted German cancer expert from Cologne, has applied for the Italian Maraini prize of 20,000 dollars for discovering a cancer serum he claims is a sure cure. He cites successful trials and seeks recognition amid growing attention.
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Cologne
Germany
Otto Schmidt
Pretty Teacher Takes The Stand In Tar Party Case
Mary Chamberlain, Shady Bend teacher, testified about the night of the tar party as Edward Ricord and three other men face charges. Cross examination revealed plans to place her in a compromising position before a mob. ricord said the scheme failed when she repulsed him though tar occurred. Court crowds gathered as testimonies by Ricord and others shed new light on the county disgrace.
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Lincoln Center
Kas
Mary Chamberlain
Shady Bend
Edward Ricord
Miss Chamberlain
Edward Ricard
Court House
Chester Anderson
Delbert Kindelsprager
Ricord
Mr Canless
Ricard
Sherrill Clark
Clark
Mary
J. H. McCurdy
Tar
McCurdy
Class of 125 takes first degrees at Scottish Rite
About 125 Masons joined the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Fort Wayne with Fort Wayne Lodge of Perfection leading the work. The class includes many from South Bend, Huntington, Auburn, Decatur, and other areas. The program spans grades 4 through 28 across several days, with a banquet and attendance by Gov. Marshall.
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Fort Wayne Lodge of Perfection
Masonic Fraternity
Fort Wayne
Decatur
William Geake
Fort. Wayne
Darius Council
Princes of Jerusalem
Emanuel Chapter
Rosy Croix
Ronald Dawsen
Henry B. Master
Buffalo
Mizpah Temple
Mystic Shrine
Governor Marshall
Indianapolis
Law Accused In Office Day Before The Robbery
John Fort held in Michigan case for stealing money order blanks from North Morenci post office. Miss Hattie Clark identifies him as the man seen the day before the robbery and selling a 25 cent money order. Bond set at 500 dollars to federal grand jury. case likely to Detroit or Indianapolis. Fort claims innocence and refuses ordinary oath, offering a shaky tale about carrying orders and paraphernalia. Nearby relatives and officials attend the preliminary hearing in Detroit jurisdiction.
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John Fort
North Morenci
Mich
United States
Logan
Hattie Clark
Tert
Avilla
Miss Clark
Fort
Isaac C. Williams
Lima. O
Indianapolis
Detroit
Michigan
Garrett
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M. J
Monroe F. Ellis
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