Sugar Trust Fraud Allegations Hit Wall Street Tests
Testimony from former Williamsburg refinery superintendent James W. Gerbracht reveals that H. G. Havemeyer allegedly ordered polariscopic sugar tests falsified to lower grade readings. Officials say the scheme allowed the sugar trust to underpay growers and overpay by manipulating measurements at refinery and Wall Street offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sugar Trust
United States
Sigenr
Guba
Java
India
Jamest W. Gerbracht
Williamsburg
American Sugar Refining Go
H. G. Ntavemeyer
Gerbracht
Henry Stimson
Streven
H. O. Havemeyer
Englishman Rolls Crosses Channel Twice In Wright Aircraft
The Honorable Charles Stewart Rolls, commanding a London army motor reserve unit, piloted a Wright bi-plane to fly Dover to Calais and back in 90 minutes without alighting. He covered about 42 miles, doubling the prior Anglo-Saxon aeronautics record and surpassing previous attempts by French pilots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channel
Wright Machine
Dover
Eng
Charles Stewart Rolls
London
Army Motor Reserve
English Channel
Calais
Louis Bierfot
Count de Lesseps
Wngfishman
Bribery Sentences Ready for Pittsboroh Officials
Pittsboroh President A. H. Jennings and Vice President F. A. Griffin faced Judge John M. Kennedy in criminal court after pleading nolo contendere to bribery charges. Jennings drew a $500 fine and two months in Allegheny county jail. Griffin forfeited $500 and received four months in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsboroh
A. H. Jennings
FP. A. Griffin
Columbia National Bank
John M. Kennedy
Aud
Hig Hand
Jennings
Allegheny County
Griffin
Freight Rate Enjoined by Federal Judge in Missouri
United States District Judge David P. Dyer temporarily restrained twenty five western railroads based in Hannibal Missouri from enforcing a general advance in interstate freight rates set for June 1. The injunction followed a government petition alleging rate increases were agreed without competition in violation of the Sherman act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Western
United States
David P. Dyer
Widow of General Howard to receive $100 monthly pension
Washington reports the House approved the Senate amendment granting Mrs. C O Howard a $100 monthly pension by an 84 to 52 vote. In Edwardsville Illinois three men died when an engine exploded at the Donk Brothers coal mine near hers. The victims were the engineer, the fireman, and a witchman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsville
Troy and Eastern
Donk Brothers
Pennsylvania Primaries Reveal Republican Sweep Across State
Alfred D. Garner loses in Schuylkill’s Republican bid with R J Heaton. Democrats renominate all seven sitting congressmen. Charles Pallon defeats Garner ally in Twenty first district. In Philadelphia, state senate races draw interest though overall low turnout as Republicans win three of four senatorial districts. Ernest V Trollin Van Phul Jones and John Murphy linked to the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred D. Garner
Cannon
Phiadelphia
Schuylkill County
Canker
Republian
R. J. Heaton
Democratic
Lewis Emery, Jr
Charley 5. Pallon
Another Gold Rush at Iditarod City Alaska
Three hundred fifty prospectors, the first stampede to reach Iditarod gold fields, arrive from Yukon River after a three week trip. Experts predict 5,000 arrivals in early summer, though only seven miles of pay dirt found and few signs of wealth. Many miners expect some to move to a new camp across the divide. Iditarod City remains a handful of cabins with no wharf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toilated
Alaska
Iditarad
Palybanks
Yukon River
Klondike
Molitarod
Janoko
Iditarod City
Kuskokwill
Huge Melon to Be Cut for Stockholders Dividend
Sing er Manufacturing Company plans a 100 percent stock dividend of $30,000,000 on $30,000,000 capital, with a June 18 directors meeting to declare the distribution. The firm holds a $30,000,000 surplus and opts for stock over cash to benefit stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Singer Manufacturing Company
May Day Department Stores Company Incorporated
The May Day Department Stores Company of New York with a $20,000,000 capital stock is incorporated to run general department stores. Of this, $5,900,000 is seven percent cumulative preferred and $15,000,000 is common. The firm plans to acquire Shoenherp Mercantile of St Louis Mag Shoe and Clothing of Denver and May Company of Ohio and to open stores in principal Middle West cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Company
Ohio
Middle West
Severe frost ravages Northern New York farms
Reports from Malone and surrounding areas indicate a widespread frost Friday night that damaged vegetable gardens corn clover potatoes hops and especially budding small fruits. Ground froze hard and ice formed on ponds across several sections causing thousands of dollars in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
N. Y
New York
Counterfeiting Plant Found in Missouri Penitentiary
Federal inspectors uncovered a fully equipped counterfeiting plant in the Missouri Penitentiary. The setup was located in the cell of Lee Jayer and Joseph Wall. Governor Hadley announced plans to pardon both men in October so they may be prosecuted for counterfeiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Gily
Missouri Penitentiary
Outfit
Lee Jayer
Joseph Wall
Hadley
Madrid Decree Targets Unauthorized Religious Orders
A decree under the old law directs religious orders not authorized by the 1851 Concordat or by 1887 industry language to seek immediate authorization. The measure enforces compliance with historic statutes and imposes a formal process for registration and approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Lemberg Wins English Derby at Epsom in Record Time
In Epsom England Fairles Lemberg triumphed in the English Derby with a time of 2 minutes 35 and 15 seconds. Greenback owned by Sir John Thursby finished second and Charles O Malley owned by A P Cunliffe placed third.
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Epsom
England
Fairles
Lemberg
Greenback
John Thursby
Charles O’malley
A. P. Cunliffe
Railroads move to raise charges amid federal injunction
Twenty-two railroads forming the Central Freight Association file tariffs to lift freight rates 6 to 81 percent across Cincinnati, Louisville, and Chicago, effective July 1. Additional increases filed by New York Central West Shore and DL&W bring July 5. Federal government plans a threefold attack including an injunction, a dissolution suit, and contempt action, with Frederick N. Judson leading the prosecution in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Central Fresent Association
Cincinnati
Louisville
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York Central
West Shore
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Central Freight Association
Western Railroads
Standard Oil Co
Tobacco Trust
Western Trunk Line
Western Lines
Department of Justice
Hannibal
Trunk Line Company
St. Louis
Frederick N. Judson
Oil and Tobacco Trust
Harriman
Mediation Wins in Peru Ecuador Border Standoff
Washington reports both Peru and Ecuador will withdraw troops mobilized on the frontier in a bid to resolve the border dispute. The United States with Brazil and Argentina will mediate, a plan Secretary Knox championed. Ecuador’s consent arrived late, but Peru’s withdrawal was confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peru
Ecuador
State Department
United States
Brazil
Argentina
Knox
Railroad Bill Adopted by Senate in 50 to 12 Vote
The administration railroad bill passed the Senate by 50 to 12 with Democrats Bacon Wercher Frazier Hughes Money Newlands Percy Purcell Rayner Shively Smith of Maryland and Smith of South Carolina voting no. The bill goes to conference after being reported February 26 and debated from March 15 when Cummins began his four day speech, continuing for twelve weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Bacon
Wercher
Frazier
Hughes
Money
Newlands
Percy
Purcell
Rayner
Shively
Smith
Maryland
South Carolina
Cummins
Ex Captain Carter Loses Final Supreme Court Appeal
Washington DC ex Captain Oberlin M Carter has his bid for relief denied by the United States Supreme Court. Carter was convicted of defrauding the government, and the court refused to grant the petition for rehearing. The decision ends his last available appeal in this federal case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
Oberlin M. Carter
Jones Named State Treasury Cashier in Harrisburg
Harrisburg appoints Harrisburg Harry D. Jones of Montrose Susquehanna county as cashier of the state treasury succeeding Joseph P. Gates of Yellow Creek Bedford county. Gates will remain in the department.
Western Telegraph opens long transatlantic cable line
London reports the Western Telegraph Company has opened a new cable line connecting Europe with Buenos Aires via Ascension Island, marking the second longest cable in the world and linking continents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Western Telegraph Company
Europe
Buenos Ayres
Ascension Island
Ttsg
Naples nobleman to wed in Detroit this September
Mrs Alfred Du Charme announces the engagement of her daughter Julia to Agniello Maraglione Duke of Del Monte a Naples nobleman. The wedding is planned for Detroit in September.
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Detroit
Mich
Alfred du Charme
Julia
Agniello Maraglione
Duke of
del Monte
Naples
Italy
Death Penalty for 29 in Russian Youth Band Murders
In St. Petersburg a youth gang of 18 to 25 year olds and eight women were sentenced to death or life imprisonment for an 18 month spree of murders and robberies that terrorized a large area. A 15 year old was sent to a juvenile colony. The gang’s boldest act was August 23, 1907, when they robbed a coast railroad cashier of $6,500 at the Sestraretska factory. a guard was shot. Several policemen, a student, and a woman died. The convicts showed bravado during trials as sentences were read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Russia
Sestraretska Imperial Arms Factory
Col
Sudeikin
Scott Off for the South Pole Expedition
London reports the Terra Nova under Captain Robert Scott sailed June 1 from West India Docks toward the South Pole. The departure ceremony was scrapped after King Edward's death. The voyage goes to New Zealand then Antarctica with plans to land by January and lay depots. The main overland dash begins in October 1911, aiming for a 1500 mile round trip at 10 to 12 miles daily, likely reaching mid December 1911.
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London
England
Robert Scott
West India Docks
South Pole
Edward
New Zealand
Antarctic
South Polar
Cincinnati Long Distance Rates Rise to 25 Cents
Cincinnati telegraphy tolls increased June 1 as new schedules arrived from New York. Rates from Cincinnati to about 50 Ohio stations jump from five to 25 cents each. General advances also applied from Columbus Toledo and Cleveland where United States Independent Telephone Company markets Belt lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
American Telephone & Telegrani Company
New York
Ohio
Columbus
Toledo
Cleveland
United States Independent Telephone Company
Belt
Devastating Utah Quarry explosion kills twenty five workers
Ogden Utah. Twenty five workmen died in a quarry explosion at the Union Portland Cement Works near Devils Slide, about 0 miles east of Ogden. Victims were blown to pieces and parts of bodies were scattered on the hillside. Foreman Hugh McGuire is reported missing amid the devastation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Utah
Union Portland Cement Works
Devils Slide
Hugh ‘McGuire
Train Derailment Hurts Thirty Near Ogaliah Kansas
Thirty persons were injured when Union Pacific passenger train No. 101 derailed near Ogaliah Kansas. All cars left the track except two, but no serious injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogaliah, Kan
Kansas City
Union Pacific
Ogaliah
Kan
Plans for Boycott of Russian Goods Nationwide
New York representatives of Jewish federations outline a plan for a countrywide boycott of Russian goods in protest of Russian authorities at Kiel banning Jews. They also consider bringing Jewish orphans from the Kiev area to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federation of Jewish Organizations
Iaid
Kiel
America
Kief
Railroads Report Strong May Earnings Across U S
The total gross earnings for all U S railroads in the first two weeks of May amount to 18 050 808, up 12 1 percent from the same period last year. Leading systems show continued gains with no regional slowdown in railroad traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Receivers Named for Union Telephone Company
The American Union Telephone Company was placed in receivership with Judge Rellstab appointing Charles West of Philadelphia and Frank D. Houck of Harrisburg as receivers. The firm operated lines in Western and Northern Pennsylvania and Central New York, following an application by the Dean Electric Company of Elyria, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Telephone Company
Pennsylvania
Trenton
N. J
American Union Telephone Company
Judge Rellstab
Charles West
Philadelphia
Frank D. Houck
Harrisburg
New York
Dean Electric Company
Elyria, O
Roosevelt's London talk criticizes British rule in Egypt
Former U S president Theodore Roosevelt spoke in London amid the conferring of the freedom of the city, praising British progress in Egypt but urging England to rule with clear purpose or withdraw. He warned that ruling by assassination undercuts self-government and pressed England to stay and meet its duties in Egypt. The remarks stirred about 1000 attendees at Guildhall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Theodore Roosevelt
Egypt
United States
England
M Roosevelt
Boutras Pasha
Iar
Great Britain
Africa
Council
Town Devastated by Fierce Windstorm in Mozambique
A cyclone swept from Africa to Mozambique devastating the former Portuguese city. Reports say more than 600 drowned and ships lost, with nearly every house on the three harbor islands demolished. Mozambique harbor, once famed, suffered extensive damage and loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portugal
Africa
Mozambique
Diario Noticias
Mesuril
Norton named Taft private secretary to the president
The White House announced Charles D. Norton of Chicago will be private secretary to President Taft. Norton is currently an assistant secretary of the treasury, succeeding Fred W. Carpenter of California.
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Taft
Washington, D. C
White House
Charles D. Norton
Chicago
Norton
Treasury
Fred W. Carpenter
California
Storm Wreaks Heavy Damage in Wichita Kansas
A severe windstorm in Wichita caused about 150000 dollars in damage. The home of W. J. Babb was wrecked, the Santa Fe roundhouse roof was blown off, part of the stock yards exchange building valued at 125000 dollars was blown in, and scores of small structures were leveled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witchita
Kan
W. J. Babb
Santa Fe Roundhouse
Stock Yards Exchange
Etchings Bring 55000 in London Auction
Buckley collection of engravings sold 88 lots for 11141 pounds. Green mezzotints of the Duchess of Rutland and Lady Waldegrave fetched 1155 and 777 pounds. Smith and Dickinson pieces, Turner's Liber Studorium set, and other valentines mezzotints realized 888 495 548 and 683 pounds respectively.
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London
Buckley
Valentine Green
Duchess of Rutland
Waldegrave
Smith
Caine
Turner
Valentine
Elizabeth Compton
Louisa Manners
Dickinson
Mr. Mathews
Black Hand Murder Suspect Found Near Pittston Cemetery
The body of Italian Peter Savatino, identified by police as a Broderick’s victim, was found in a cave near Pittston City Cemetery with multiple razor wounds. A Black Hand murder is suspected tied to a prior Brodericks case. a letter dated July 26 1909 mentions a $590 payoff to avoid vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winkes-Barre
Peter Savatino
Broderiseks
Pittston City
Brodericks
Savatino
Bernice
Maltby Lilverville
Tay
Maltby
Prediction of global insanity by Dr Kellogg sparks debate
Boston Mississippi doctors clash after Dr J H Kellogg of Battle Creek Michigan asserts the world will be a vast insane asylum in 266 years. He cites degeneracy, rising chronic diseases, and poor infant care as causes noting 75 percent of bottlefed babies die before age one. He faults tea coffee tobacco and alcohol for eroding sanity.
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Boston
Miss
J. H. Kellogg
Battle Creek
Mich
Kellogg
Eight Killed in West Copley Quarry Explosion
A premature blast at Lehigh Portland Cement Company quarry in West Copley, Pennsylvania, killed eight men. Foreman Daniel Gannon of Allentown and seven others, described as foreigners, were working on three 60 foot holes with dynamite when the explosion occurred. Gannon and two workers were thrown 200 feet. four others landed in a wheat field. The cause remains unknown, though a cap may have detonated after something fell into a hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Copley
Allentown
Lehigh Portland Cement Company
Daniel Gannon
Gannon
Bankers Held on $10,000 Bail in Trust Company Failure
In Philadelphia at a hearing Dr I Kinnear Crawford and his brother Joseph Crawford, vice president and secretary treasurer of the defunct American Trust Company, were each held on $10,000 bail on embezzlement charges. They are accused of misapplying more than $350,000, allegedly causing the bank to fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
I. Kinnear Crawford
Joseph $. Crawford
American Trust Company
Army Transport Indianapolis Sinks Off Luzon Coast
The US Army transport Indianapolis sank in 20 fathoms of water 18 miles from Corregidor Island after striking a log. All aboard were saved, taking to lifeboats with no loss of life reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luzon
Manila
P. I
United States Army
Indianapolis
Corregidor Island
Three Drownings Near Cape May Harbor
A 20 foot launch carrying Camden men William Hoover 60 Wallace Hoover 30 and Walter Webber 22 capsized at Cape May harbor entrance. Webber and Wallace Hoover bodies found among jetty rigging. William Hoover not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape May
N. J
William H. Hoover
Wallace
Walter Webber
Camden
Wildwood
Cape May Harbor
Wallace Hoover
Wiliam Hoover
Decree Allows U S to Raise Malne Wreck
In Havana Cuba President Gomez issues a decree permitting the United States to raise the wreck of the battleship Malne in Havana harbor. The decree states Cuba will provide every possible assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gam
Havana
Cuba
Gomez
United States
Austria Boosts Armament Spending In Finance Talks
M. von Bilinski, Minister of Finance, told the Finance Committee of the Reichstag that Austria plans larger naval and military expenditures. He outlined future requirements of the services and the need for increased funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Vienna
M. von Bilinski
Reichstag
Knox Signs Treaty With Sweden in Senate Pending Pact
Secretary Knox signed a consular treaty with Sweden similar to pacts with Belgium and other European nations. The agreement likely heads to the Senate today for ratification. In Potsdam, Emperor William’s wrist abscess is healing and physicians are satisfied with the progress of treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Sweden
Washington, D. C
United States
Belgium
Senate
Potsdam
William
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