Lands Is Wrong Reat Fine Is Knocked Out
July 23 report from Otengo states Judge Landis’ $29 240 000 fine against Standard C Co of Indiana is overturned by the federal appeals court. Judges Grosscup Seaman and Baker say there is no record evidence to justify such a penalty and criticize the lower tribunal. They remand for a new trial noting assets were under 1 million and that extraneous factors influenced the punishment. The court held the Indiana Standard O1 company, not New Jersey’s Standard 617, was fined.
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Otengo
Landis
Standard C Company
Indiana
Federal Court of Appeals
Grosscup
Seaman
Baker
Sims
Grosseup
Court overturns Landis ruling on shipment definition
In a landmark reversal, the higher court faults Judge Landis for treating a train carload as a shipment. It questions the hefty fine on Indiana Standard Oil, arguing it exceeds the company’s capital and amounts to punishing a party not before the court. The decision cites due process concerns and notes broader U S law implications, reversing and refunding the case.
United States Leads Olympic Medals Untouched by Sweep
The United States tops the Olympic field and track standings with 75 medals to 56 1 3 for Britain and others. US athletes win the 400 metres hurdles, the running broad jump, and featherweight wrestling finals, while Britain takes the middleweight wrestling and water polo. South Africa wins the 100 metres sprint, beating Rector of the United States. Canadian competitor mentioned.
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London
United States
United Kingdom
Sweden
Greece
South Africa
Lrons
Chicago
Rector
Hern
Sathes heMAnd Rector Wins Graeco Roman Wrestle
Sathes heMAnd Rector of Finland wins the Graeco-Roman contest before a crowd of 40,060 spectators that includes the queen as an observer.
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Sathes Hemand
Finland
Pittsburg Opium Report Sparks Comment Over Omission
Detective Richard Kelley faced questions in Pittsburg on July 28 as his forwarded report to Washington about opium use by professionals stirred debate. He had previously noted doctors ministers lawyers and others in the city were addicted, but the claim about their inclusion in the report drew criticism due to its absence in the released text.
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Pittsburg
Richard Kelly
United States
International Opium Commission
Kelley
Washington
Hibernians Declare Ireland Should Be Free and Independent
At the Ancient Order of Hibernians convention in Indianapolis on July 23 Matthew Cummings, president, declared for absolute independence of Ireland. He said Ireland should be free and independent, even if poor and rebellious, rather than loyal as a British province. The order stated that Ireland is entitled to self government under God.
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Indianapolis
Order of Hibernians
Matthew Cummings
Ireland
Hibernians
Treland
America
Prominent Consul Reports Imminent Nicaragua Honduras War
A foreign consul in Panama states a cablegram received by the Associated Press says war has been declared or imminent between Nicaragua and Honduras against Guatemala and El Salvador. The consul has long resided in Central America.
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Panama
Central America
Associated Press
Nicaragua
Honduras
Guatemala
Salvador
Fleet Sails for New Zealand from Honolulu at 6:15 PM
The Atlantic battleship fleet sailed at 6:15 p.m. yesterday for Auckland, New Zealand. The Minnesota was left to await the mail steamer from San Francisco and overtake the fleet before its arrival at Auckland.
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New Zealand
Honolulu
Auckland
Minnesota A
San Francisco
German Car Leads in New York to Paris Race
The German car in the New York to Paris motor race crossed the frontier at B22 last evening. The car representing the United States is about 550 miles behind the German.
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Eydtkuhnen
East Prussia
New York
Paris
United States
Bishop Greer Succeeds Potter as New York Bishop
Right Rev. David TH Greer becomes bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of New York after serving as bishop coadjutor until Bishop Potter’s death. The transition elevates Greer to lead the diocese in the wake of Potter’s passing.
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Greer
Potter
New York
David TH. Greer
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Nomination signals move to state capitol grounds
Bryan's presidential bid likely to be announced at the state capitol. Freiberg mayor’s daughter Grete Retey, age eighteen, is said to have been beheaded in a brutal murder case. A Paris lawsuit over child custody between Count Boul de Castellane and Princess de Lam in is postponed to July 29. The De Beers diamond line at Kimberley will shut down by May 3 due to retrenchment. Captain Thomas Baldwin's balloon for army signals arrives in Washington. Edward H. Sothern fights a divorce suit tried at Steno. Richard Croker’s filly Queen of Peace wins a race at Curragh. John W. Holland drowns while swimming at Lake Norman. Over four million bushels of coal leave Pittsburg in a river shipment for southern points.
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Grete Retey
Freiberg
Germany
Boul de Castellane
Princess de Lamin
de Beers Company
de Beers
Kimberley
S.A
Thomas Baldwin
Army Signal Corps
Washington
Edward H. Sothern
Steno, Ney
Richard Croker
Lake Norman
Norman
Okla
John W. Holland
Pittsburg
Thugs on a Rampage in Jamaica Plain Cemetery Shootout
Two desperadoes wounded eleven people in Jamaica Plain Boston on July 23, fleeing through a dense district toward Franklin Park. One woman Delia Fallon stood with her baby when a bullet struck her head. Herbert Knox died at Emerson Hospital and others were wounded including Edward McMilhon Dorchester patrolman.
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Boston
Jamaica Plain
Franklin Park
Jamaican Plain
Delia Fallon
Herbert E. Knox
Roslindale
Forest Hills
Edward McMilhon
Dorchester
Knox
Emerson Hospital
John Nolan
Thomas Fleming
Desperate Robbers Escape Through City Park Chase
Desperate fugitives fired on officers and civilians in a chaotic pursuit through residential blocks and business streets. A trolley motorman and conductor were shot, pain and fear spread as police cordoned Franklin Park and surrounding areas with hundreds of officers advancing toward Forest Hills cemetery.
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Mehanel Flynn
Stone
Hin
Tim
Kfe
Keyes Street
Washington Street
Thomas Moore
New Weges Street
Franklin Park
Cox
Park Gate
Polce
Forest Hills Cemetery
William H. Pierce
Private funeral for Bishop Potter family in Cooperstown
Coopestown New York July 23 private funeral services for the Bishop Potter family will be held tomorrow morning with Archdeacon Nelson Bishop Olmstead and Rev Ralph Birdsill officiating. The body will then be sent to New York on a special train for a receiving vault at Trinity cemetery. A public funeral will follow later.
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Coopestown
N.Y
Potter
Nelson
New York
Bishop Olmstead
Utica
Ralph Birdsill
Cooperstown
Trinity Cemetery
Guffey Named Leader of Pennsylvania Democracy
Harrisburg July 23 The Democratic state convention recognizes Colonel James M Guffey of Pittsburgh as the leader of the Democracy of Pennsylvania though he was ousted from the state chairmanship at Denver This proclamation cements his influence over party affairs in the state.
Markets Report from Chicago and East Buffalo
The Chicago Board of Trade quotations show mixed movement across Wheat Corn and Oats with July to May futures. Livestock and hay prices reflect receipts and bids for hogs cattle sheep and calves with notable ranges for prime fat steers and good to choice cows. East Buffalo reports slower hogs and lambs with limited trade and varied price levels across buyers.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Indiana
Wisconsin
Llinois
East Buffalo
She Hen ry I Thought I'd Had It All New York Press
A fragment from a New York Press piece shows a tangle of dialogue and mistaken identity. The lines hint at domestic or comic misperceptions with a brusque, stylized voice typical of early 20th century urban journalism.
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New York Press
Shifting the Blame in Khonds Sacrifices
Commentary in Calcutta Englishman notes that Khonds in Madras offer a buffalo instead of a human sacrifice and apologize to the deity, claiming they would sacrifice humans if not barred by the British government, seeking divine pity for their neglect.
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Madras Presidency
Cualcutta
Why He Quit Novel Joke
A brief exchange about reading a novel ends with the joke that the hero is shot but later recovers, prompting the reader to admit quitting. The humor centers on expectations and a twist that challenges the reader’s persistence.
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Criticus
Qne May Dominate Moral Sufferings by Labor
Study notes that endurance and progress come through steady work and avoidance of discouragement. It urges readers to focus on constructive effort as a remedy for emotional strain and moral hardship.
Kidneyiregularities from excessive heat and drinking
Summer kidney irregularities attributed to excess drinking or overheating prompt care for the kidneys. Foley's Kidney Cure offered by H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz for treatment and relief.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Chicago River Width Debate Sparks Real Estate Board
Experts debate a uniform 200 foot width for the Chicago river including bridge abutments at a Chicago real estate board meeting. City Engineer John Ericson opposes widening north and south branches claiming 290 feet is desirable on the main channel but not necessary in the branches. Lieutenant Colonel Bixby cites improved navigation with government dredging by year end, while W P Hamilton and C F Wiehe clash over current speeds and abutment-induced cross curr ents. Revell awarded Legion of Honor for Lafayette statue work. Walter McEwen named Legion officer.
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Chicara
Chicago
Chicago Real Estate Board
John Ericson
Bixby
United States
ChWeagoe River
Revell
Alexander H. Revell
France
Lafayette
Laf Yvre Gardens
Paris
Walter McEwen
Politicians' speeches and party notes from July events
In Fairview and Lincoln addresses Pryan stressed honesty in business and campaign finance publicity before elections. Taft met Roosevelt at Oyster Bay over Cincinnati speech. Parsons joined Taft. In Milwaukee, the Democratic state convention met for a second day with A Z Lehmitz declaring governor candidacy and a routine session. A Vilas death tribute deterred approval.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
Denver
Pryan
Capital Beach
Association of Groevys and Butchers of
State Democratic Committee
Hot Springs
Tudge Taft
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Terbert Parsons
New York
Taft
Frank B&b. Kellogg
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
A. Z. Lehmitz
M. A Hort
Bryan
Vilas
Against Warner Once More in Local Estate Fight
In Newitt county circuit court Judge Solon Thil pick ruled in Minnie Warner Mettler and Arabella Warner Bell v Vespas ian Warner executor of John Warner. The estate valued at not less than $1,000,000 must be partitioned immediately despite will terms. Court found John Warner died in testate. executor cannot partition. A three member commission to conduct partition will be appointed. appeal filed.
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Clinton
Newitt County
Solon Thilpick
Minnie Warner Mettler
Arabella Warner Bell
Vespasian Warner
John Warner
Suspected Murderer Charles O Ban Arrested in Paris Wisconsin
Police in Paris Wisconsin arrest Charles O Ban on strong testimony linking him to a string of purse snatchings and suspect in the death of Inez Pamayille who says O Ban admitted committing the crime. The accused is a colored prisoner recently discharged from jail.
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Paris
Charles O'Bannon
Hing
Inez
Tia Pamayille
TLA
O'Rannen
Railway Property Sold Harrisburg and Ohio River Route
The Pfatrishbure and Ohio river Rathway company assets and stock, including real and personal property, were sold at master in chancery sale to satisfy creditors. A J Webber of Galittia TL bought in trust for stockholders for 4887 dollars. the company will be reorganized.
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Harrisburg
Pfatrishbure and
Ohio River Rathway Company
A. J. Webber
Galittia
Public School Building Burned at Atlanta Illinois
Bloomington HL July 28 The public school building at Atlanta has been destroyed by fire due to no spark from a burning bush adjoining. The structure cost 45000 and was one of the finest in central Illinois.
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Bloomington
Atlanta
Ilinois
Made Him Famous by Paralyzed Stroke Coaching
A. M. Palmer recalls Mansfield who before fame was cast as a minor role in Baron Chevrial. On opening night he stole the show by a death scene of paralysis, later revealed to have trained with a physician to depict the stroke realistically.
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A. M. Palmer
Mansfield
Baron Chevrial
Mansfeld
Evelyn Walsh and Edward McLean wed in Denver
Evelyn Walsh daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Walsh of Colorado quietly married Edward McLean Washington Post managing editor son of John RR McLean at St Mark's Episcopal church in Denver. The couple had been engaged and traveled from Walhurst to Denver with witnesses Crawford Fl proprietor of the Denver Republican, his wife and William Stapleson. They returned to Walhurst with the news.
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Denver
Colo
Evelyn Walsh
Thomas Walsh
Edward McLean
The
Washington Post
John RR. McLean
McLean
Walhurst
Crawford Fl
Denver Republican
Rojestvensky Reappears After Death Rumor
Berlin reports from St Petersburg say an erroneous death story of Admiral Rojestvensky circulated in Russia. Masses for his soul were held in many churches and condolence messages flooded his wife. The admiral, then on holiday in a German village, sent a telegram to the St Petersburg agency to express hope he would live on and that he felt better than before after hearing of his supposed death.
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Berlin
St. Petersburg
Tageblatt
Rojestvensky
Bad Nauheim
Russia
Germannny
Miny
Budden Death in Church at St Louis
During a morning mass at St Francis de Sales church in St Louis two plasterers fell fifty feet from a broken scaffold near the celebrant Rev Father Lidweek. One man Joseph Taban died instantly from a crushed skull. Robert Powers suffered serious bruises and internal injuries. The incident occurred as workers sang a requiem.
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St. Louis
St. Francis de Sales
Father Lidweek
Joseph Taban
Robert Powers
Lisbon Queen Amelia Seeks Press Aid for Young King
Amelia, widow of King Carlos, met with Portuguese press representatives in Lisbon on July one. She spoke of bereavement and urged newspapers to support her son, the young king, for the country’s interests.
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Lisbon
Amelia
Carlos
Cincinnati Proclaims Holiday for Willian H Patt Nomination
Mayor Markbereit proclaims July 28 a holiday in Cincinnati to honor fellow townsman Willian H Patt who will be formally notified of his nomination on that day.
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Cincinnati
Cincianiati
Markbereit l
Willian Hf.Patt
Vilas Reported Worse In Madison From Ill Health
Madison July 23 reports W KP Vilas ex senator and a member of the Cleveland cabinet is in worse condition. The aging public figure, once prominent in national affairs, receives medical updates as his health declines.
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Vilas
Madison
Wis
Tenant Defies Lease Rights in Magistrate’s Court
A small red faced man faces a magistrate after allegedly kicking his landlord. He insists his lease grants him authority to act on any matter not prohibited by the lease. The magistrate questions whether such acts are within tenant rights. The exchange reflects tensions over lease terms and tenant power.
Scores on the Ball: FIBLLs' Standings and Daily MLB Results
Chicago standings show varied results with Chicago 10 Boston 6 in a 12 inning game. Brooklyn tops Pittsburg 2 to 1 as hits totals stretch, and Philadelphia edge Cincinnati 2 to 1 in twelve innings. Detroit tops Washington 12 to 6 while St Louis and Boston rainout down to 6 runs. Western games feature Sioux City beating Pueblo and Lincoln edging Denver in late scores.
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Utts
Boston
Flaherty
Graham
Moran
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Rooklyn
Wilhelm
Bergen
Camnitz
Gibson
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Sparks
Jacklitsch
Ewing
Schlel
St. Louis
Errors
Pratteries
Dineen
Blue
Cicotte
Carrigan
Cleveland
Philadelpa
Friars
Leichhardt
Bemis
Dygert
Schreck
Washington
Detroit
Martin
Schmidt
Trughes
Kelley
Street
New York
American
Seeeeeers
William Winter Taken To Hospital In Serious Condition
William Winter, noted author and dramatic critic in Los Angeles, was moved to a local hospital in critical condition. Doctors describe his state as serious but not necessarily dangerous, with officials awaiting further updates.
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William "Winter
Los Angeles
Cal
William Winter
Tis
Irish philosopher on late day fatigue and work end
An Irish philosopher remarks that it is a great blessing when night falls late and one is too tired to work further. He notes the relief of darkness signaling rest and a break from toil, reflecting on daily rhythms and human endurance.
Carlisle Center man testifies of kidney cure after four years
G B Burhans of Carlisle Center N Y writes that after four years he remains cured of a severe kidney trouble following treatment with Foley's Kidney Cure. He claims brick dust sediment, pain and related symptoms vanished and have not returned. He recommends the remedy sold by H J Moogk and Wn F Jungkunz.
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G. B. Burhans
Carlisle Center
N. Y
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wn. F. Jungkunz
STOVINK Keeps Stoves Black for 60 to 80 Days
An advertisement offers STOVINK a stove coating that reportedly stays black on red hot iron without shining. One coat claimed to endure 80 to 60 days of daily red tying, with a guarantee. Sold by Freeport Hardware Company for 25 cents per bottle.
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Stovink
Gost
Freeport Hardware Company
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