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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
10
The Geneses Republic reports a move against a trust in California court over alleged Sherman Act violations. Attornies discuss actions and potential outcomes as the case targets prominent corporate interests and antitrust provisions.
Attorneys awaiting entry to the Cook County jail faced a delayed opening as Jailer Whitman and guards searched cells for tools used in a tunneling attempt aimed at freeing 125 inmates. The effort centered on a drainage-connected wall in the northeast corridor, with boards loosened to breach the wall and reach a tunnel’s planned exit.
Amos Stirling, an alleged accomplice in the May 1919 murder of Prof Roy Wilson White of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, was hanged in Philadelphia’s county jail after confessing to his spiritual advisor. He claimed no involvement by Henry Ivory or Charles Perry and asserted he acted alone. Prosecutors tied the motive to assault on the professor on a dark street near the campus.
Six assay offices from Victor to Cripple Creek and Goldfield were blown up beginning Monday at 8 am. Miscreants caused extensive damage endangering sleeping residents as Davenport Vanderber Morgan and Williams offices were wrecked. One worker injured by debris, total losses estimated high with no exact figures.
The Senate approved the Philippine tariff bill by 46 to 26 amid expected debates. House measures included dividing Texas into four judicial districts and authorizing transfers of Cuba sugar lands. Budget items cover a diplo matic and consular appropriation and a large army budget, with talks on trusts and coinage.
Iron and steel demand lasting into spring create export weak spots with price rises abroad. Mills face wage raises and labor unrest while shipping and real estate activity show mixed signals. Grain, eggs and dairy markets shift as weather eases, affecting consumer costs nationwide.
The report lists prices for cattle hogs and sheep in Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee and Buffalo with ranges for wheat corn oats rye and butter eggs and clover seed. It notes government confidence in Washington, Boer and boundary disputes, smallpox measures, and multiple city meetings restricted.
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