Government vs Trusts: 1909 US Supreme Court ruling
In a historic 1909 decision the circuit court ruled the illegal combination to restrain trade unlawful. Judge Sanborn’s opinion asserts Congress can regulate interstate commerce and prevent restraints via anti trust statutes. The sprawling record spans 21 volumes and over ten thousand pages detailing the government case against major firms led by Rockefeller and Flagler.
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Colonel Astor’s Yacht All Safe After Gale
A damaged, partially legible report states Colonel Astor’s yacht remained safe after a gale. The vessel and crew were aboard at a Cuban port, with plans reportedly in motion for departure soon.
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Swindle Involving Stolen Copper Across Rail Route
Victims report a fraud connected to a Wabash railroad lift operation with copper and stones misrepresented as bills. A stranger, named by locals, allegedly leveraged a junk firm near East Columbia to move two barrels of stones valued at 134 dollars before disappearing with the proceeds. The incident draws added attention to petty usury tied to bogus road projects.
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East Columbia
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Two Board of Public Works Members and City Attorney
Two members of the city Board of Public Works and the city attorney are identified in a formal notice. The document notes their roles and implications for ongoing city infrastructure decisions.
Maurice Grice names new public works board in Fort Wayne
Mayor elect Grice announced appointments for city offices including board of public works members H g Hogan Edward Lennon and William Henderson and city officials such as city attorney and comptroller. He stated selections were made from many applicants and would begin duties soon with oath of office to be taken in a simple ceremony at the city hall clock.
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Jenna “Grice
Fort Wayne
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Moresin
Offlem
Grice Sacueday
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Sare Warne
Qlerk Afungovan
Deadly blast traps workers in Tangled ruin
Survivors recount a catastrophic explosion that swept through a shaft killing many and pinning others beneath debris. Rescue teams battled smoke and heat as heat and dust filled the air, while workers clung to stairs and ventilation shafts hoping for aid.
DeArmond Daughter and Home Fire Tarnish Kansas Tragedy
In November in Kansas a blaze destroyed the DeArmond home in Bitter, killing Congressman DeArmond aged years and his grandson. Authorities found both bodies by morning searchers, while public figures mourn the tragedy.
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Bath Brow and Rescue Efforts Reported in Fragmented Page
A damaged clipping outlines a series of brief notes about rescues and responses. It mentions a week of activity, references to a person named Raine, and a unit of responders including a Glockie team. The text is partially unreadable, with scattered phrases about exalting a figure and possible public notices.
Cooked FR HS Sudden Summons Honors Memory
Eulogies of the dead attorney delivered at a big meeting. The judge expressed hope she would resume office with the pen family pipele imbraken. The fragmentary text commemorates the attorney and his deeds, with references to contemporaries and a central court setting.
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Desend G. Hutzell
William Tl. Henderson
Harry G. Hegan
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Rhermian
Waterworks Secretary
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DeJean
Dolin Cok
City Cwil Engineer
Frank Ramish
Police
William F. Boraran
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Torney
Guy’ ‘Glerk Mungovan
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Cherry Mine
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Thornine Amos
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Congress
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