Wickersham favored by trusts in oil case
Washington dispatch argues U S Attorney General Wickersham shields Standard Oil officials in the Magnolia Oil case by blocking warrants and prosecutions. It accuses him of favoring trusts, cites past protections of sugar and beef interests, and calls for a president who will enforce law against the wealthy.
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Clyde H. Tavenner
Washington
United States
Wickersham
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
Magnolia Oil Company of
Texas
Great Office
Department of Justice
Beef Trust
Ballinger
Louis R. Gravis
Philippines
Islands
Southern Pacific-Union Pacific
Supreme Court
Steel Trust
Taft
Strong & Cadwalader
Henry T. Rainey
House of Representatives
New York City
Sugar Trust
John 8. Wise
New York
Root
Bowers
Milburn
Guthrie
Messrs
Parsons
Kissel
Harned
Geo. W. Wickersham
H. C. Folger, Jr
W. C. Teagle
Wilson
Philadelphia Women Battle Egg Prices in City Campaign
The Housekeepers' league renewed its campaign against the corner in eggs in Philadelphia. Forty three stations opened at daybreak while automobile trucks delivered eggs to stations. Retailers show signs of capitulating as two large chains cut prices. The effort aims to extend beyond eggs to meats and other foods with similar price checks.
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Philadelphia
Housekeepers’ League
Pardon Denied to Fred Piel by State Board of Pardons
Denver dispatch reports only one of seven pardon applicants pleased with facing the state board. Fred Piel, a Weld county murder convict who spent two and a half years in death row, heard the board’s decision as his case was continued. he learned English in prison night school. The article also notes other pardons and a cookbook feature by Fannie Merritt Farmer on old fashioned dishes.
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Denver
State Board of Pardons
James Selfridge
Mineral County
Nufe
Lewis Webber
Paso County
Fred Piel
Weld County
Supreme Court
Piel
Tom Tynan
Fannie Merrit Farmer
The
Woman’s Home Companion
Boston
Trial finds man guilty of involuntary manslaughter
A trial concluded with a verdict of involuntary manslaughter. The defendant was sentenced to seven to eight years in prison.
Shows to Be Given in Church in Denver
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception converts its Logan street basement into a church theater for the congregation. Opening December 20 features an operetta with Rev. Hugh L. McMenamin in charge. A fifty piece cathedral band will provide music for performances. The aim is a modern, uplifting venue avoiding evils of typical movie shows.
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Denver
Cathedral Hall
Logan Street
Logan Chapel
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Hugh L. McMenamie
Cathedral School
Father McMenamin
Huller Arrives Late Hurting Pea Growers’ Profits
Farmers in the district express frustration over Empson company pea huller arriving only this week instead of September. They say earlier arrival would have boosted profits, but hard frosts have reduced crop value.
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Huller
Pierce
Empson Company
Denver engineer to install Johnstown lighting and sewer systems
George H Sethman of Denver visits Johnstown to oversee contracts for electric lighting and sewer projects. He plans to begin sewer work next week and start lighting work soon, after receiving the agreements some time ago.
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Johnstown
George H Sethman
Denver
Sethman
Looks Favorable for New Factory in Weld County
The Weld County Farmers' Union meeting in Greeley at the M. B. A. hall endorsed an Independent Sugar factory. Delegates from all county unions attended two sessions. Speakers from Denver and Fort Collins spoke on the proposition, and several union business matters were discussed.
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Weld County Farmers’ Union
M. B. A. Hall
Greeley
Winston
Denver
Tenney
Fort Collins
State Board
Watzler
Larimer County Union
Bed blaze woke Platteville operator at 2:15 am
Miss Lida Plaga night operator of the local telephone exchange in Platteville awoke to a bed fire at 2:15 am. She escaped by grabbing nearby water to douse the flames, saving herself as smoke filled the room. The bed and quilts were nearly destroyed, with the bed under a stove pipe connected to the front office stove. investigators believe a spark from the stove ignited the bedding.
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Platteville
Denver Gain Drives Push for Federal Building Funds
Denver receives confirmation of a 400000 increase for its federal building, prompting local businessmen to seek an additional 50000 for the Greeley project. Messages to congressmen and senators show broad support with Speaker Champ Clark volunteering. Parcels post law’s enactment is cited as a factor increasing post office space needs nationwide.
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Denver
Federal
Greeley Federal
Greeley
Champ Clark
Weld County Farmers Union Meets in Greeley Hall
A special Weld County Farmers Union meeting will convene Monday at 10:00 AM in the M B A hall in Greeley. Secretary Winston is among the speakers expected to address the gathering with local union members from towns across the county in attendance.
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Farmers Union
Weld County
Perishables Barred Under the New Parcels Post Rules
The article outlines parcels post restrictions for perishable items such as butter lard fish and fresh meats with rules on packing and distance. Eggs have local and long distance packing guidelines while certain goods like intoxicants poisons and live animals are banned. A railroad commission led by Ralph Peters seeks post office support for weighing and transport pay adjustments, noting contracts limit four pound parcels.
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Hitchcock
Ralph Peters
Long Island Railroad
House Post Office Committee
Timely Fire Warnings For Holiday Decorations In Greeley
Public guidance urges care during Christmas entertainments with Santa and a decorated tree. Advice covers stores churches and homes, stressing non inflammable decorations, secure trees, extinguishing matches, and avoiding changes to wiring, with emphasis on safeguarding insurance contracts and preventing fires that haunt the season.
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Greeley
Santa Claus
America
Swearer Return Trips Ties Greeley to Boulder Visit
Frank Swearer formerly with the Greeley Tribune arrived in Greeley Tuesday on his return to Boulder from Des Moines and Omaha. He traveled by auto with friends. For the past year he owned a paper at Fowler Colorado but sold it last month.
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Frank Swearer
J. W. Swearer
Greeley Tribune
Greeley
Boulder
Des Moines
Omaha
William Sterling Battis to Perform at Faton Gym
William Sterling Battis will present as a Dickens character impersonator in the High School lecture course at the new Faton gymnasium on Wednesday evening December 18. He will mainly portray figures from The Tale of Two Cities.
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Faton
William Sterling Battis
Two Cities
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Carrithers Clothing Co
Denver House OF Worship
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