Oil Rebates Probe Plans At Lenox Conference
Attorney General Bonaparte oversees a high level meeting in Lenox Mass with government prosecutors to push for a reargument and possible Supreme Court review of Standard Oil Indiana. The action aims to expedite trials of rebate cases and related prosecutions with unanimous backing from attendees.
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Bonaparte
HLMM
Hart
Weshim
Edwin M. Sims
Chicago
United States
Istrict
Iinois
James H. Wilkerson
Mir. Sims
Frank B. Kellogg
Minnesota
Circuit Court of Appeals
Seventh Circuit
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Sheriff faces multi county legal action over salaries
Fragmented text reports sheriffs pursuing cases involving large sums across counties. It notes a Fayette or Devonport setting, a five year term, and a salary of 31.8 with anticipated claims against Hamilton County. The broader context describes state level litigation likely affecting many counties in Iowa and ongoing court activity.
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Devonport
Offic
Hamilton County
Iowa
U S A Wins Olympic Games Medals at Stadium
A scrambled report lists triumphs and medalists from the Olympic Games presented Saturday in a stadium setting. It mentions winners including Queen ster, Zebrose mis Come Westy and Levy tas eve polo and janderone standing, with country tallies and scores for United Kingdom Sweden Germany and others.
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Medais
Mede
Queenster
Cuchess Zebrose
Come Westy
Levy Tas
Eve Polo
Janderone
Carcasa
South Afr
Sweden
Noerwar
Man shoots wife in quarrel over liquor influence
Minahan wounded his wife after a quarrel about liquor and then shot himself, leaving two dangerous wounds to his forehead. The incident left the wife dead on the scene and the man gravely injured. Police questioned nearby witnesses and began preliminary inquiries into the shooting.
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Hneman
Minahan
Two Viemen Sizin with Hammer Victims Die in Attacked Home
Mrs Richard Humphreys and her sister Mrs Ackerman died Wednesday night from injuries after being attacked with a hammer by Her bert Johnson who boarded with them. Johnson is in custody awaiting further proceedings.
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Winnineg
Richard Humphreys
Ackerman
Herbert Johnson
Then
Seven Keokuk Children Stricken by Ice Cream Poisoning
Seven children on a Keokuk porch fell ill from promine poisoning after eating ice cream at Hamilton. Attended by Dr. Hughes, they belong to three families including A. S. Cooper and George Cooper, with two adults also ill but less severely. The party totals about a dozen, with others from a Burlington family en route to Texas.
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Keokuk
Hughes
A. S. Cecter
Hamilton
A. S. Cooper
George Cooper
Ham Fon
Burlington
Texas
Holden May Head Agricultural College in Kansas Hope
Ambitious rumors place P G Holden as candidate for presidency of state agricultural school at Kansas. Reports suggest ties to Morrside College Sioux City and Kansas State College officials urging him for the post. Fragmentary wording indicates interest from white and Boh gentleman supporters.
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Amees
Morr Side College
Sioux City
Kansas
Pessna
White
P. G. Holden
Boh
Faces a Black Charge Dangers wed TO Ake auc unness
A distorted sentence fragment hints at a legal or social issue involving a Black charge and dangers linked to Akeauc ness. No clear names, places, or events are readable to form a coherent summary.
Auto For Every Citizen in Orca Town Scene
In Orca Texas Dallas county a quirky note describes a town not a single family, with several families living there and every car being a touring model. The piece hints at notoriety in love and mentions a buzz wagon as a seating option.
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Pes Melnes
Orca- 2
Dallas Eoutiy
Mortgage dispute over Kirk and Van Kirk land in Scousty
The case centers on a 19th century mortgage involving John and Ed V Kirk of Site Win and subsequent transfers. Several parties including Morris Jones and Grace Malvern are named as owners or claimants as the court weighs who bears responsibility. Judge Thernell is delayed in ruling.
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Bennett Place
Scousty
Bennett Farm
John
Kirk
Mortgastow
Ube
Vrks
Ron Morris
Jones
MalaLhe
Gage
Wiliam
Clitch
Oturk
Sirs
Grace Malvern
Birgemen
van Kirks
Thernell
Rob
Aert Morr
Unconventional Prison Wedding Ties Iowa Pair
Grace Handsell of Ottumwa Iowa married Hans Albert an eccentric fiddler once in a jail ceremony conducted by a sister serving as county judge. The wedding stirred family opposition as Handsell’s father opposed the nuptials while Albert, known for a Colorado stint in an asylum, had been in Ottumwa twenty years.
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Crippie Creek
Cole Hans 'Bert
Fiddier
Grace Handsell
Oumwa
Iowa
Ron
Alpert
Ottumwa
Ti Colorado
Colorado
Asyrum
Misse
Due Te Handeli
Jeweler Found Dead Near Amana in Suspected Suicide
A Marengo-Ed Ecxert jeweler was found dead near Amana in what police describe as a suicide. The report notes the death occurred after a period of illness or distress, with a wife and several young relatives mentioned among those affected.
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Marengo
Ecxert
Amana
Boy Near Death in Grain Pit Tragedy Reported
In a grain pit mishap a boy nearly died as he was buried by grain. Emergency responders raced to the scene to extract him and medical staff cared for his injuries. The incident prompted investigations into grain bin safety and rescue procedures.
Mosquito Poison Claims Boy in Tragic Accident
A seven year old boy died after being exposed to poison from a mosquito bite. Local officials are investigating the incident and urging precautionary measures to prevent similar tragedies.
Iowan Cured of Rabies After Pasteur Treatment
A resident of Andrew east of this city has been cured after a two weeks rabies treatment at the Pasteur Institute. He was bitten by a mad dog and sent for treatment within three days to avert fatal outcome. Sixty patients shared the hospital then.
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Mison Cief Eure
Andrew
Pasteur Institute
Hre
Gompers Denies Promises Amid Labor Rift
Washington July 31 Gompers defends his record as president of the American Federation of Labor. He rejects claims he promised to deliver labor goals and warns enemies may try to oust him. He insists his stance is based on conscience and rejects political calls to abandon his convictions. Republican National Chairman Hitchcock denies a personal campaign against Gompers.
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Washington, D. C
American Federation
Federation of Labor
Gonmers
American Federation of Labor
American Federationist
Frank H. Hitchcock
Gompers
Roosevelt Takes Hand in Mexican War on Texas Line
Washington July 31 Ambassador Creel met with Assistant Secretary Bacon after a clash between Mexican revolutionists and troops on the Texas border. Creel cited government warnings and says eleven border posts are now garrisoned. President Roosevelt has taken an active role, uniting agencies to curb neutral law violations.
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Roosevelt
Texas
Washington, D.C
Ambassador Creek
State Department
Bacon
Creel
Amr Hbassador
New York Dogs Killed Under Health Orders
Acting under a health Order in New York City, officials say sixty stray dogs have been destroyed after being found running at large. The statement cites enforcement measures and the authority of city health authorities.
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New York
Periniendarr
Erin
District Attorney Bewey Seeks Rehearing in Standard Case
District Attorney Bewey and Attorney Bonaparte conferred on the government’s case against Standard 671 Company of Indiana. They began preparation of a motion for a rehearing. The Court of Appeals set a surety bond of 29,240,000. Jim M. Sims appeared before Judge Landis.
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Gonfer
Attommner
Attorner Bonaparte
Standard 671 Company
Indiana
Court of Appeals
Jim M. Sims
Landis
Death by Self Inflicted Gunshot in Winnipeg Firm Leader
Allen Reid, manager of Anchor Investment Co. of Winnipeg, died at Mastert Graham wa in Charlotte group after shooting himself. He left a letter urging the company to hire another man to cope with him. Coroner's jury blamed company for sending a man to a lonely post and failing to provide for him.
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Vancouer
B.C
Jay Si
Allen Reid
Anchor Investment Co
Winnipeg
Graham Wa
Charlotte Group
Reid
Sands Dies In Terrible French Auto Crash
G Winthrop Sands stepson of W KE Vanderbilt died near the Chateau St Louis de Poissy outside Paris after a high speed crash. The car struck a tree, exploded, and Sands was crushed. chauffeur Pickins was pinned and later released. Peasants witnessed the blaze but could not intervene promptly.
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Paris
France
G. Winthrop Sands
W. KE. Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderbilt
Chateau St. Louis de Poissy
Sands
Chateau
Typhoon Sweeps Hong Kong and Manila Devastation
A destructive typhoon hit Hong Kong and Manila midnight Monday causing heavy loss of life among Chinese residents and damage to ships. Several steamers were driven ashore as seas rose to perilous heights. The Astraea rescued six of thirteen Chinese crew after a perilous hour in mountainous seas. Oil firm fined 12,606 dollars following a state law compromise. Train derailment near Saint Marie injures twenty, none fatally.
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Manila
Hong Kong
Astraea
Acre
Briers
Fight on Arkansas Rate Laws
Minn stockholders for all the railroads in Arkansas Tuesday applied to Judge Willis Vandeventer of the United States circuit court here for an injunction restraining the railroad commissioners of Arkansas from enforcing the railroad rate laws of that state.
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Arkansas
S. Pail. Minn
Willis Vandeventer
United States Circuit Court
Railroad Commissioners of
Admiral Cowles to Retire From Navy Post
Announcement from the Navy Department confirms Rear Admiral W.8. Cowles will retire on August 1. The retirement marks the end of a long service career with Cowles holding key commands and staff assignments during his years of duty.
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Washington
Navy Department
W. 8. Cowles
Mob Executes Black Suspect by Fire in Greenville
In Canton Hent county a 15 year old Black suspect charged in the assault of Miss Viola De lancey was captured by officers and taken to Greenville jail. A mob overpowered deputies, brought him to a public area, and burned him at the stake as about 1 000 spectators watched.
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Dallas
Tex
Tada” Smith
Viola Delancey
Canton
Hent County
Greenville
Public Senate
Greenvie
Smith
Woman Found Dead in Williamsburg Burned Body
A young woman was found half charred in an isolated Williamsburg area. The death was by a throat cut, with the body wrapped in an oil soaked mattress and set ablaze to destroy evidence. An acid was poured on the face to obscure identification.
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New York
Williamsburg
Brookisp
Mack Chosen Chairman of Democratic National Committee
Chicago Buff alo veteran Mack chosen Saturday night to chair the Democratic national committee and run the Bryan campaign. Other officers named include Vice chairman E L Hall secretary Urey Woodson treasurer Charles N Haskell and sergeant at arms Joan L Martin. Central campaign HQ planned in Chicago with branches in New York and possible Sherman House offices. Lynching in Pensacola leaves one dead and many wounded after mob frees Lee Shaw from jail following a jail battle with sheriffs deputies.
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Chicago
Norman E. Mack
Buffalo
Bryan
National Committee
Auditorium
Vicechairman
E. L. Hall
Nebraska
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Charles N. Haskell
Oklahoma
Joan IL. Martin
Misson
New Yer
Sherman House
Pensacola
Fla
Lee Shaw
Sherif
Ins
Knight inducted into Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha
Bryan a Knight of Ak-Sar-Ben Omaha Neb Wilam J Bryan admitted Monday night to the mysteries of the Knights of Ak Sar-Ben an order of Omaha and Nebraska business men Lincoln men traveled to Omaha to witness the initiation and participate in it.
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Bryan
Ak-Sar-Ben
Omaha
Neb
Wilam J. Bryan
Knights of
Ak Sar-Ben
Nebraska
Lincoln
Thirty Six Bookies Indicted In New York Race Tracks
Kings county grand jury indicted thirty six men on gambling law violations at race tracks. Included are prominent figures formerly tied to betting rings. In Kankakee Michigan Andrew Haag, a Cullom resident, was shot and killed by his 21 year old son Albert Haaz.
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New York
Kings County Grand Jury
Kankakee
Andrew Haag
Cullom
Albert Haaz
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