Rail and coal deals probe targets New England monopoly
Washington reports reveal a vast scheme of rebates and discriminatory practices linking railroads with coal interests. Key figures include W. C. Brown, Charles P. Hewitt, S. W. McCune, John Carstensen, and R. M. Huddleston of the New York Central system. The Interstate Commerce Commission notes corruption in coal land acquisitions in southern Illinois and substantial favors to the O’Gara and Saline coal firms.
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New York Central and
O'Gara Coal Co
Washington
New York Central
O'Gara Coal Company
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. C. Brown
New York Central System
Charles P. Hewitt
W. O. Brown
S. W. McCune
Brown
John Carstensen
R. M. Huddleston
New York Central Lines
Buffalo
Saline Coal Company
Illnois
Harrisburg
United States
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Ogar
O'Gara
Onny
Rown
McCune
Hewitt
Executions Linked to Mine Riot Attend Witnesses
Three Greenwood grand jury witnesses testified they saw Clarence Syllessberry and John Haskins executed after a riot at Mine No 4 Prairie Creek. They described a seven man group capturing the guards and forcing threats of brutal fate to flee.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Greenwood
Clarence Syllessberry
John Haskins
Grand Jury
Sydlesaberry
Huskins
Teelyves
Girl and man take poison in doomed pact
In Lafayette Indiana Grace Plant of Jeetphi and Manth Buehrer of Toledo tried to end their lives together by drinking carbolic acid after walking Tecumseh Trail. Buehrer was briefly conscious and said they had agreed to die together but he could not marry due to family obligations.
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Lafayette
Ind
Grace Plant
Jeetphi
Dad
Manth Buehrer
Toledo
Tecumseh
Buehrer
Tie
Mise Plant
Gluself
Miss Plant
King George Seeks Peace in Ulster War
London July 21 representatives of all parties in Irish home rule matter summoned to a conference by King George. The king delayed departure to review the fleet as negotiations progress. Tyrone remains a potential flashpoint with nationalists warning against exclusion from home rule.
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London
George
Tjesty
King George
Portsmouth
County
Tyrone
Huerta Leaves Mexico for Jamaica on German Cruiser Dresden
General Huerta has quit Mexico and boarded the German cruiser Dresden bound for Jamaica, persuaded by his wife and friends after two officers were arrested for encouraging soldiers to target him. The departure was quiet, witnessed by fringe groups and the water front, with the USS Tacoma as a stark reminder of U.S. power that helped end his dictatorship.
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Dresden
Jamaica
Puerto Mexico
Huerta
Mexico
Twenty-ninth Regiment
Zaragoza
United States
Tacoma
Bie
Paes
Double Tragedy in Los Angeles Called Infatuation
In Los Angeles on July 22 Edna Sikes wife of Norcross First National Bank president was shot dead at her temporary home by Charles Haag a Los Angeles builder. Haag then killed himself with a final shot. Haag is said to have been driven by infatuation. Sikes had recently fled divorce papers.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Edna Sikes
Sikes
First National Bank of Norcrogs
Charles H. Haag
Haag
Victin
Hang
Prosecute Land Swindlers Target Rio Grande Lands
The department of justice plans to prosecute land companies accused of fraudulently selling lands along the Rio Grande Valley. Disputed titles and alleged misrepresentations are at issue in the case against the land firms.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Rio Grande River
McGoorty Accepts London Fight With Carpentier
Sydney boxing notes report Kadie McGoorty has accepted an offer from the National Sporting Club of 16000 dollars plus expenses to fight Georges Carpentier in London. The middleweight pugilist is now in Sydney and has agreed to the terms.
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McGoorty
Carpentier
Sydney
N.S. W
Kadie McGoorty
National Sporting Club
London
Railroads gain and loss in flatter freight rate ruling
Washington July 21 The Interstate Commerce Commission denies a blanket five percent rise on all freight rates while allowing selective increases in class rates that could total 15 million dollars annually, harming carriers. It urges efficiency and economies saving eastern lines about 25 million, condemns waste, and blocks higher rates on commodities including coal ore cement lumber and many others. The decision targets public sentiment and warns consumers against higher prices from dealers.
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Washington
Interstate Commmeres Commission
Commission
Great Lakes
Strikers Destroy A Mine In Coronado Plant Fire
Rioting union strikers in Fort Smith county escalate with the Coronado mine fire destroying the facility in Arrival, causing an estimated loss of 600000 dollars. Two suspects, Clarence Sylessberry and John Baskins, cited as mine guards killed after the Prairie Creek clash, have been arrested.
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Coronado
Fort Smith
Ark
Clarence Sylessberry
John Baskins
Prairie Creek
Eight Railroads Fined for Feeding Neglect in Transit
Chicago July 20 Eight railroads including Rock Island Northwestern Burlington Central Palthmore Ohio Chicago Great Western Grand Trunk and Alton were fined totaling 30000 by Federal Judge Landis for violations of the law ordering cattle and other stock in transit to be fed and watered at intervals. The government filed 115 suits and the maximum 400 penalty was imposed in several cases. Forest Fires In Oregon. Portland July 22 Fire across Oregon caused extensive damage mobilizing hundreds of volunteers and patrols. Runaway Girls Are Caught. Dixon July 22 Margaret Sanderson of Chicago and Jeasse Pease of Kewanee were arrested after escaping from the State Girls Home at Geneva and riding a freight car.
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Meleynalds
J Hootfustis
New
Slaven
Mettegnolia
Ayeri
Ian
Mellen
New England
Hustln
Wey i
Chicago
Landis
Rock Island
Nortwestern
Burlington
Anos Central Palthmore & Ohio
Chicago Great Western
Grand Trunk
Alton
Dixon
Margaret Sanderson
C Hicage
Jeasse Pease
Kewaney
Geneva
Report Declares Crops Better Than Usual
Washington reports the Farmers bulletin shows July 1 crop condition about 1.4 above average. Wheat forecast at 920,908,000 bushels, largest ever, with last year a record crop. Sugar beet area down 18 percent, Idaho and Utah up. tobacco acres rise to 172,900. Car shortage blamed more on motive power and facilities. shippers cooperating to move wheat.
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Washington
United States
Farmers’ Bulletin
United States Department of Agriculture
Idaho
Utah
The
Bulletin
Good Roads Plan Approved by Senate Committee
Washington July 22 The senate committee on post offices and post roads favorably reported Bourne’s good roads plan funded by the federal government credit. It would cost 500 million dollars over fifty years with states to cooperate while the federal role covers maintenance costs of the commission. The bill creates a federal highway commission advised by congressional appropriation chairmen and army engineers.
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Senate
Bourne
Washington
Jonathan Bourne
Federal Highway Commission
Congress
Army Engineers
Army Worm Threatens Michigan Crops Across Thumb Region
Five hundred farmers and Michigan Agricultural College experts battle a pervasive armyworm infestation sweeping eastern Michigan wheat and grain fields. The worms thicken across the Thumb counties, forcing trenches and wide swaths as farmers lose hope for saving crops. Strong Cape Haitian action. peace treaty with Uruguay noted in brief.
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Saginaw
Mich
Michigan Agricultural College
Custern
Michigan
Thumb
Faruters
Uprising in Mexico City seen menacing government control
Reports from Vera Cruz and other cities describe Fernan dez Gonzalez leading about 3500 federal soldiers toward Mexico City to aid Emiliano Zapata and seize the government. Villa plans to move his army south to join the advance and threaten a triumphal entering the capital.
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Vera Cruz
Fernandez Gonzalez
Mexico City
Emiliano Zapata
Zapata
Smuggling Cartridges Across the Border Foiled
Report from El Paso on July 20 describes twenty thousand cartridges seized at the border amid heavy activity by General Villa’s troops and federal irregulars. Military officials note shipments aim to the northern theater, with border patrols limited to nonlethal tactics as orders restrict pursuing smugglers.
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Neary
War Department
Torblis
Border Patrol
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