Supreme Court Dissolves Standard Oil in Historic Suit
The U S Supreme Court decided to dissolve Standard Oil of New Jersey and distribute its holdings among stockholders and affiliates. The ruling affirmed lower court dissolution, revisiting the 1906 suit started in Missouri with Sherman anti trust law claims. Noted figures such as Rockefeller and Kellogg are named among the principals and counsel.
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Washington, D.C
United States Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Standard Oil
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
St. Paul
Standard Oil Co
United States Circuit Court
District
Missouri
Standard’ Oil Company of
John D. Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Henry M. Flagler
Henry H. Rogers
John D. Archbold
Oliver H. Payne
Charles M. Pratt
Supreme Court
Wickersham
Frank B. Kellogg
John G. Johnson
Philadelphia
John G. Milburn
New York
D. T. Watson
Pittsburg
Extra session lawmakers order guards in Kentucky murder trial
Frankfort May 16 Adit General Johnston ordered an additional company of soldiers to Lebannon Kentucky to guard the second Negro during a murder trial at the request of Circuit Judge Thurman. The legislature met in extra session today to prevent a lynching and maintain order.
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Frankfort
Adit
Johnston
Thurman
Lebannon
Women as spenders push for higher pay in schools
The article reports that women teachers in New York and Massachusetts advocate for equal pay for equal work arguing men earn more for the same duties. Boston teachers claim women incur higher living costs and estimate a single woman cannot live on less than 1,240 a year while an unmarried man can manage on less.
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New York
Massachusetts
Boston
Pittsburg Gazette-Times
Riot at Widdicomb Furniture Plant Leaves Dozens Hurt
In Grand Rapids on May 16 a mob of about two thousand striking furniture workers and sympathizers clashed with police at the Widdicomb Furniture Company plant. Dozens of officers were injured and several rioters, including many women, were hurt. The mob attacked strike-breakers, weapons were used, and a fire engine helped quell the disturbance after reserves and firemen engaged the crowd.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Widdicomb Furniture Company
Furniture Company
Hillis
Weston Boy Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot Near Vandalia
West Virginia May 16 Harrison Simons 18 son of Edward Simons shot himself after leaving home for neighbor Adam Bennett's farm. Body found under a ridge tree near Vandalia with a revolver in hand. No motive given. Latrobe Pa May 16 Douglas Carter 36 colored shot in Bradenville by Griffith and Mary Johnson after breakfast. two bullets in legs.
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Weston
W. Va
Harrison Simons
Edward Simons
Adam Bennett
Vandalia
Latrobe
Douglas Carter
Bradenville
Wm. Griffith
Mary Johnson
Carter
City Board of Health Inspects for Sanitary Compliance
The Grafton Board of Health conducted an inspection tour of the city to assess sanitary conditions. Notified property owners must clean up unsanitary yards and rear areas. eight notices issued on Latrobe Street as part of the drive to pass upcoming inspections. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad widening work removes a gutter along Railroad Street to improve yard sanitation. further inspections will continue on the West Side. Postal savings depositors may convert deposits to US bonds starting July 1, with $20, $100, and $500 denominations offering 2 percent interest, 0.4 percent above postal deposits.
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Washington
Postal
United States
Post Office Department
Uncle Sam
Grafton Board of Health
Latrobe Street
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Railroad Street
Board of Health
West Side
Health Board
Police Chief stabbed, in critical condition after disturbance
Steubenville dispatch reports Chief of Police Ad. Barnes of Follawsbee was found outside a dance hall at 2 A.M. with multiple stab wounds and unconscious. He had responded to a disturbance near midnight and is in critical condition.
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Steubenville
Ad. Barnes
Follawsbee
Murder narrows hunt for Arthur Morgan in Tennessee
Nashville May 15. Search is under way for Arthur Morgan who shot and killed his uncle John Byrne near Eagleville. The feud began when Byrne killed Morgan’s brother three years ago. State Game Warden J A Viquesney, of Belington, was in the city last night.
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Nashville
Tenn
Arthur Morgan
John Byrne
Eagleville
Byrne
Morgan
J. A. Viquesney
Belington
Murder under railroad viaduct shocks Elgin readers
Under a railroad viaduct near Elgin Illinois a well dressed woman about 40 was found Monday with a battered skull throat slashed and clothing on fire. She had no identification except possibly a Chicago shop emblem. Police term it a brutal murder with no motive yet learned. The case recalls Pearl Bryan's death near Fort Thomas Kentucky. Also notes Casino Show reviews and a kidney remedy appeal for Grafton readers.
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Elgin
Chicago
Irm
Pearl Bryan
Ft. Thomas
Two Die in Kingwood Fire in West Virginia May 15
In Kingwood two residents die from fire related injuries. Edith Graham, 26, alms house inmate, working in the kitchen, caught fire and died within minutes. Five-year-old Ornella Sell, daughter of Daniel and Martha Sell of Cre yd en, had a scarf ignited by a brush fire and died from burns.
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Kingwood
W. Va
Edith Graham
Ornella
Daniel
Martha Sell
Creyden
Fast Drivers Vallario Arrested Over Bridge Incident
Sam Vallario and two companions were arrested for fast driving over the East End bridge by Sheriff Hefner and Justice Monros. They escaped, were reapprehended Monday, Vallario was fined $5 and costs, and he paid $15 to secure appearance but failed to appear. County court orders monitor fast driving over bridges.
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Vallario
Bridge
Daily Sentinel
Sam Vallario
East End
Hefner
Justice Monros
Justice Monroe
Feourt
Suspect Sought in Gerrardstown Attempted Assault
In Berkeley County, West Virginia, officers search for Andrew Thompson of Gerrardstown charged with attempted criminal assault on Mrs. George Dunham. Thompson, a plasterer, reportedly visited the Dunhams’ home while Mr. Dunham was away and was driven off by neighbors after frightened screams. He is said to have been intoxicated.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Andrew Thompson
Gerrardstown
George Dunham
Thompson
Dunham
Drafting Wool Schedule in Washington by Democrats
Democratic members of the Ways and Means committee began drafting the revised tariff schedule of wool in Washington on May 16. The measure will be submitted to the Democratic caucus for ratification.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives
Democratic Caucus
Supreme Court frees labor leaders on contempt ruling
The Supreme Court of the United States unanimously held that Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison were incorrectly sentenced to jail for contempt in a civil injunction case arising from a boycott dispute with Bucks Store and Range Co of St Louis. Jail terms were set aside and only fines could apply.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Supreme Court of the United States
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Court of Appeals of
District of Columbia
Supreme Court of the District
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Organized
Bucks Store and Range Company
St. Louis
Supreme Court of
Justice Gould
District Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Thessues
Wright
Pursuer Catches Suspect in Ohio Auto Pursuit
Springfield Ohio May 16 Jno Kuhns pursued by Sheriff Stanley and Green Centre Indiana party in an auto was captured Monday at South Vienna by Deputy Sheriff Jones Kuhns accused of stealing two bay horses and a rig from William Shambaugh last Wednesday night.
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Springfield
Jno
Kuhns
Stanley
Green Centre
Ind
South Vienna
Sherim Jones
Wm. Shambaugh
Eliot backs sex education in public schools
Cambridge May 16 Dr Charles W Eliot says in an interview that sex education should be taught in public schools. He argues education on the topic is essential for youth and social progress.
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Cambridge
Mass
Charles W. Eliot
Pennsylvania Wins Two Mile Rowing Race Over Yale
Pennsylvania led Yale on the Connecticut river Saturday afternoon and finished easy by nearly ten lengths. A strong favorable wind helped the time along as the Quaker oarsmen gained control from the start.
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Springfield
Mass
Pennsylvania
Yale
Connecticut River
Stand ard Of company declares $9 million quarterly dividend
New York May 16 The Stand ard Of company on Monday announced the regular quarterly dividend of $9 per sabre due at this time of year. The declaration calls for a disbursement of $9,000,000 to the company's stockholders.
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New York
Standard of Company
Special West Virginia session opens amid factional rows
Charleston WV May 16 The Legislature convened in a special session with many visitors watching as Democrats failed to unite on an adjournment plan. Judge Campbell and followers refused caucus while the Watson Chilton faction lined up against the proposed primary bill. The governor’s lengthy message urged a strong primary law and corrupt practices act and was read to both houses at 2 49 PM. A resolution moved the primary bill from the judiciary committee to a special committee to be appointed.
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Charleston
W. Va
House of Delegates
Senate
Judge Campbell
Cabell County
Campbell
Watson-Chilton
Virginia
House
Duckworth Fined for Trespassing on Mrs Moore’s Property
In Justice Monroe court last evening B Duckworth was fined five dollars and costs for trespassing on the East End property of Mrs Margaret Moore. The warrant was sworn by Mrs Moore and Duckworth did not appear at the hearing. He was represented by counsel.
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Court of Justice
Monroe
B.duckworth
Margaret Moore
Moore
Duckworth
Mum Club Ball in Brinkman Hall Delights Members
The Mum Club held a very pleasant ball in Brinkman hall last night with broad member attendance. Vincey’s orchestra supplied music that was teasing and lively, fitting the social mood of the event.
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Mum Club
Brinkman Hall
Vincey
Colored team from this city travels to Elkins for afternoon game
The local colored baseball squad left this morning for Biking to face the Biking colored team this afternoon, continuing a morning trip to Elkins for a scheduled contest.
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Elkins
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