The Harvester Trust Formation and Farm Garrote Scandal
W. H. Green of Creighton Nebraska recalls how George W. Perkins formed the Harvester Trust with 120 million in property and sold watered stock to farmers. He details intimidation of implement dealers, seizure of independent lines, and a seven year fight culminating in government action and threats of impeachment if reorganization proceeded.
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Parkins
Harvester Trust
W. H. Green
Creighton
Nob
Peats
George W. Parkins
Green
Faraed
Theo ‘Ba
Ine
Narvesters
International Harvester Company
Trust
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W. Y. Allen
Wes
Federal Department of Justice
Washington
Department of Justice
Committee On Rules
George W. Perkins
Washington Papers
Tait
Tlma
Maonal Anti-Trust League
Harvester Jr
Tobacco
Wickersham
Aya Green
Nebraska
Itinerary of Bryan Ohio events and arrivals list
A fragmented Bryan Ohio schedule shows various city visits and times across towns including Urbana Bellefontaine Ada Sidney Piqua Dayton Ashland Mansfield Findlay Bowling Green Toledo Canton Youngstown Warren Ravenna Akron Cleveland and more with estimated times and dates in October and October 21. The text references multiple destinations and arrival times in a travel itinerary format.
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Urbana
Bellefontaine
Ada
Bembhria
Sidney
Piqua
Hamilton
Dayton
Pem
Gallon
Ashland
Manafield
Factoria
Ontianca
Findlay
Toledo
Mansillon
Allance
Youngatown
Warren
Ravenna
Akron
Cleveland
Brennan Endorsed by Cleveland Plain Dealer for State Treasurer
The Cleveland Plain Dealer endorses John P. Brennan Democrat for state treasurer. The editorial argues the office is nonpartisan and Brennan, as former Creamer aide, should merit election to continue prudent administration and policies.
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Cleveland Plain
Ohio
Ite
Hae
John P. Brennan
Dsmocrat
State Tetasurer
Jn Pares
State
Cnould
Partiar [Neues
David
Sholce
Brennan
Friend of the Children Letter Praises Cox Child Labor Bill
Dr A J Meiselway secretary of the Roustérn branch of the National Child Labor Bureau expresses gratitude to Congressman Cox for his support of the Cox Child Labor Bill. He notes progress in investigations in Washington DC and urges continued efforts in Congress. The piece also comments on a political shift and improved business activity after Taft era.
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Cox
A. J.meiselway
Roustérn
National Child Labor Bureau
Colentttee
Children's Bureau
Bil Io
Nowse
Congress
District of Columbia
Ohio
Roosevelts nomination as arrogant political leader in party conventions
The passage criticizes Roosevelt as the most arrogant political leader the enemy has known for generations. It claims he was nominated by himself with George W. Perkins' money, while Wilgon was nominated by an unbased convention. The piece questions whether intelligent voters will doubt the choice.
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Roosevelt
Enmiry
Gumrations
George WW. Perkins
Wilgon
Labor leaders defend Cox in Ohio governor race
F G Roberts a longtime AFL and Inter national Typographical union official urges Ohio workers to reelect Cox, praising his congressional record and eight hour law. He claims Cox voted with labor, faced absences, and remains a faithful friend of organized labor, urging union support at Columbus.
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F. G. Roberts
National Capital
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Congress
Cox
Yoward
Ohio
Tmoberts
International Typographical Union
Gox
Friends of Organized Labor
Organized Labor
National
Tabor
lRbor
Columbus
Neng
Alogan
American Federation" of Labor
Cass
Friends of Labor
Ohin
Tron
Successful businessman Cox for governor of Ohio
The Third Term party backs Democratic candidate James M. Cox of Dayton as a strong businessman. He bought two failing newspapers, rebuilt plants, and turned them into prospering outlets. Cox is described as keen, industrious, and level headed with talent for energizing teams and achieving good results.
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Mar
James M. Cox
Dayton
Gox
Onie
Legal Notice of Divorce Petition in Butler County
Belva L. Ledford filed a divorce petition in Butler County Common Pleas Court case 25106 on September 1912 grounds drunkenness and extreme cruelty. James Ledford, residence unknown, must answer by October 18 1912. otherwise the petition will be granted. Clerk Charles Brunson, Attorney Thos. E. Wesco. September date appears garbled.
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James Ledford
Belva L. Ledford
Common Pleas Court
Butler County
Olu
Charles Brunson
Thos. E. Wesco
Campion Pleas Court
John L. Isaacs
Mary B. Isanéa
Ohio
Caus
G. O. P. Boss Freed At State Republican Conven tion 1908
A Republican circular attacked Ohio Supreme Court justice biases favoring big corporations and led to political turmoil. Democrats won court seats in 1910 while a later perjury case against reform targets faded after a judge freed the indicted figures. Democratic nominees for the supreme court faced nonpartisan ballot positioning.
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state Republians conven +ion
Dudieto] Reform Union
Sive Wach
Supreme Court of Ohio
Bhauck
Hae
Standard 61l
Ghoeme Nati
Cincinnato
Cincionai
Charles J. Hant
Reytbli’tan
Hamiltan
Hunt
Samuel L. Dickson
Boskmade Jidze
Supreme’ Court
Disksen
Supreme Court
Oscar W. Newman
Wiliam E. Scofeld
F. Wilkin
Hcket
Crosser on People’s Side Advocates Progressive Measures
Cromer Ia, author of the municipal referendum law, helped push progressive legislation in the general assembly. As a constitutional Convention delegate, Crosser promoted the Initiative and Referendum amendments. He supported all forward looking government reforms.
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Hr. Cromer Ia
General Assembly
Crosser
Zu Ayeland Plum Tewler
Sepha
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Harvacter Trust
Blackmaell and
Buck Band
Sterle & Poutage
Leavenworth
Borling
Atlanta
Sioux Falls
Bryan Ohio
Ohie
David & Creamer
Creamer
J. P. Brennan
Greamer
Im Doreas Brennan
Dana Review
Lan Taft
Ray Ta Chegee
People's
Bell
Homie
North C St
Mit
Steinle
Miami Valley
Campbell Av
Inquire
S. Savond
C. E. Grivamer
G. O. P. Boss Freed
Cincinnati
Tathers
Bell al
Keaton Baking Powder Co
Winton Slace
Hamilton Caster Mfg. Co
Hanover Bt
Theo
Heaton
Walters
Genersi Deliv- Sobchool
American Frog & Switch Co
Aply American Foundry, Co
U.S. Army
United States
Wing St
West 2Nd St
Marysville
Aly
Custer
Central Ave
Hanover
Webster
G. Segers
North Second St
Elmo Ave
Aurion
West Side Court House
A. Rothwell
Prospect Hill
Main
Millville Ave
Ethura
W. Howest
Howe Drug Store
Privat
North Fifth
Bux
Richman
Ludlow
Howard
Igre Journal
May Bacone
Second St
W. S. Bowers
Yhy Journal Today
Sweer
Europe
Rentachier Bldg
Starr Piano Co
Chicago State
Main St
Christ
Trate
Sevenmile
J.B. Foley
W. HA
Conarroe
South Front
Duroc Jersey
Inger Steck Farm
Hell
Darttown
Eleventh St
Tindenave
Lindenwald
C. B
J.T. Griesmer
Ernest Benninghofen
ORSE
Ton Plumbing Co
Dayton Streste
Branley
Journal
Butler County Democrat
Rent
Journal of Flow
Roth Road
Journal Office
Teoma
Water
Jajulo
Buckeye St
Jargy Hava
Venice Road
Cali
Buckeye
Soul
Alex Hayter
Majile Ave
Laquire
Second
Lrouses
Altena Moyers
Rentschler
Gverpeek
Betl
Franklin
Seward & Sloneker
Gist
Seward & Sloncker
SHU Bent
Millereele Valley
Bell Plane
Beth and Purnace
Dayton St
Maple
North
Ootstt House
Greenwood Avenue
Globe
Third Agit Court
Bath
North Secon
Best
Tiree
Ota Franklin
Miami
Oni
Bell Phone
Rantachler
Paidiog
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