Government moves to dissolve tobacco monopoly trust
The government filed in the United States circuit court a petition against 65 corporations and 29 individuals forming the tobacco trust. It argues the consolidated firms threaten to monopolize the industry and cites Sherman law implications for criminal conspiracy. the case waives oaths from defendants to avoid immunity.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Circuit Court
Tobacco Trust
Trust
McReynolds
Moyer Says He Backed Miners But Sought No Hostility
In the Haywood trial Charles H. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners testified for the defense. He described his role during the Coeur d’Alene strike of 1899 and denied personal enmity toward Governor Steunenberg while admitting extensive absence from Denver due to duties connected with alleged conspiracy.
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Miner’s Union
Haywood
Associated Press
Borah
W. A. Abernathy
Couer D'Alenes
Harry Orchard
Steunenberg
Charles H. Moyer
Waastern Federation of Miners
Ceaur d'Alene
Moyer
Denver
Federal grand jury indicts Stratford Manufacturing for anti trust
Chicago July 10 The federal grand jury returned indictments alleging a Sherman anti trust law violation against Stratford Manufacturing Co of this city. The firm is accused of participating in a trust in school and church furniture.
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Axsattareed Press
Chicago
Federal Grand Jury Today
Statford Manufacturing
Ireland Welcomes King Edward and Queen Alexandra
The royal yacht anchored in Kingston harbor before daylight as King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrived. Thousands crowded into Kingston and surrounding areas to witness the landing of the royal couple on July 10 amid festive crowds and official welcome.
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King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Kingston
Associated Press
Ireland
Four-Story Building Collapses in Philadelphia
The Brideman building under construction in Philadelphia collapsed this afternoon. Officials say between thirty and forty workers were buried in the ruins and are likely dead.
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Phi Dalphia
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Polles
Indictments Against Railroad on Rebating Charges
The federal grand jury in Chicago on July 10 returned indictments against the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad on sixty five counts alleging rebating.
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Assoiated Press
Chicago
Federal Grand Jury Today
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Illinois Weather Forecast Overnight Showers Likely
The Associated Press reports in Chicago that Illinois will see showers tonight and Thursday with slight temperature changes. Sunrise was at 4:12 a.m. and sunset at 7:47 p.m.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Setel
Knights Templar Drill Prize Won by Chicago St Bernard
At Saratoga on July 10 the St Bernard commandery of Chicago captured the Knights Templar drill first prize in the competition reported by the Associated Press.
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The
Associated Press
Saratoga
St. Bernard Commandery
Chicago
Knights Templar
Aoki Not to Return Denied by U S Embassy
The report that Ambassador Aoki will return home was officially denied by the U S embassy in Yokio. Officials clarified no decision had been made and no departure date exists at this time.
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Aoki
Associated Press
Yokio
Japanese story denial on treatment of Japanese in San Francisco
The state department and the Japanese embassy deny a Telegraph story claiming Japan demanded US action over San Francisco Japanese treatment and threatened to act independently if the US did not comply. Tokyo reports Hochi will withdraw Admiral Sakamoto interview and publish an anonymous pro US navy piece.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
the Hague
London Daily ‘Telegraph
Japan
United States
San Francisco
Hochi
Sakamoto
President Orders Ayres Before New York Retiring Board
By directive of the president Lieutenant Colonel Charles G. Ayres of the Fourteenth cavalry is ordered to appear before the retiring board in New York City on July 17.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles G. Ayres
Fourteenth Cavalry
New York City
Cooley Nominated for NEA President
E C Cooley superintendent of Chicago city schools nominated today for president of the National Educational Association announced by Luby of the Associated Press in Los Angeles on July 10.
Condition of Crops Report July 1 From Agriculture
The Associated Press notes the U S Department of Agriculture reports crop conditions as of July 1. Corn 0.2 percent, winter wheat 78.3 percent, spring wheat 57.2 percent in overall health.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Market Report From Chicago and Union Stock Yard
Crosing board of trade quotations show Sept wheat and corn mixed with oats and pork. Union Stock Yard prices list cattle, hogs, and sheep with variations from steady to weaker trading.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Seventh Day Child and Local Happenings at Freeport
Local notes from Freeport and nearby areas show W A and Camp MM meeting Thursday evening. The Chaldeans plan a rehearsal at the Masonic temple tomorrow. Edward Brasted, now a government employee at the Moline arsenal, renews acquaintances with former residents. Dan Weidman of Center Hill earns neighborly distinction amid superstition rumors. A Sunday birth brings a seventh child. father is the seventh son, born on the seventh, weighing seven pounds, born at seven o clock, mirroring a hoped for similar record.
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Freeport
W. A
Masonic Temple
Edward Brasted
Arsenal
Moline
Brasted
Carroll
Dan Weidman
Center Hill
Sundday
Faithful Employer Chief Fire Marshal Rademeyer Celebrates 28 Years
John F. Redemeyer marks the twenty eighth anniversary of service to Freeport city. He served as fire marshal most of the period and earlier as engine No 2 engineer in the volunteer fire department. He also briefly acted as policeman and will take a 24 hour vacation.
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Rademeyer
Fnr
John F. Redemeyer
Freeport
F. J. Middleditch
Mr. Rodemeyer
Tielings
Bim
Heralso
Nore
Hurt in Runaway Involving John Stoskopf
John Stoskopf was thrown from a buggy last evening and sustained severe injuries to his heart and body. He is confined to his home on Stephenson Street with injuries described as serious.
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John Stoskopf
Stephenson Street
Presiding Elder Farngey to Leave Rockford District
Rev Samuel Farngey, in charge of the Rockford district for six years, will relinquish his post as presiding elder of the Methodist Episcopal Church Parliament in the Old Rockford area. He advertises his property for sale in anticipation of a change. The Annual Conference portion outlines his departure at the end of the year.
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Samuel Farngey
Rockford
Episcopal
Drunken Horses Drag Man After Streetcar Fear
Mr Stoskopf and his sister were in a buggy when horses frightened by a passing street car bolted. The team pulled him several hundred feet, causing a deep head gash and bruises. Miss Stoskopf was uninjured. Dr Fair reported back injuries with no expectation of serious outcome.
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Mr. Stoskopf
Stephenson Street
Weatstreet
Mr. Booskopf
Gas Plant Option Expires Amid Uncertain Morse Deal
H L McHenry held an option on the Feed Gas Light and Coke plant recently sold to C W Morse. The option was to become effective today but both parties are out of town. Morse has paid part of the price and the next payment is due Monday. Morse or a representative is expected in Freeport.
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H. L. McHenry
C. W. Morse
E Fective
H. J. McHenry
A Feed Are Gas Light &Coke Company
Freeport
Public Meeting Planned for Race Plan Subscriptions
Mayor Duttniny backs a public meeting and 100 subscriptions at 25 cents each for a race project. A citywide meeting may replace petition drives in Freeport with subscribers funding the plan. Officials to be elected, meeting planned for late August or early September. coal land sale. J M Mulnix travels to Waverly Ky with investors in Kentucky Coal Mining Co Abe Mulnix in this business for a year with progress noted. Mr and Mrs Edward Keiser of Florence township announce the birth of a baby son.
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Duttniny
Freeport
Pusmar
J. M. Mulnix
Waverly
Abe
Mulnix
Edward Keiser
Florence Township
Rev Barngey to Leave Rockford District as Conference Year Ends
The Rockford district faces a leadership reallocation as Rev Barngey, longtime presiding elder, will not be reappointed after six years. He plans to report at the Chicago meeting on October 2 and will move to another field. His property on North Court Street in Rockford has been listed for sale. The Star notes Rockford residents and local Methodist congregations will mourn his departure.
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Freeport
Rockford
Barngey
Karngey
Chicago
Samuel Warngey
North Court Street
Barngey J
Lena
Frngey
Farngey
Belvidere
Marugey
Tiapas
Conference With Business Men
Swart of Lever Colas HooS Nimball of Baston Mass OD Co Carpbell Phittesil Wis and L tb Andersen wife Salt ithe Cin Utah visit city to discuss with the Just phase to SOWie UL Debgert.
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Listings
John Brok u Birdie Loshade acquires Lot 1 and 2 in Taylor's Park Addition for 1600 dollars. The Burk family parcel changes hands as part of a real estate transfer notice.
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John Brok
Birdie Loshade
Lous
Brouk
Taylor’ S Park
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