Moody probes ice trust in Washington grand jury action
Washington officials report Attorney General Moody spearheaded a federal inquiry into ice trust activities that raised prices and cut supplies for independent dealers. The investigation aims to prosecute local officials under the Sherman act, as credit is given to actions that could deter similar price-fixing nationwide.
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Sun
Washington, D. C
Moody
Grand
Ce Trust
Etand
Washington
District of Columbia
Ee Jtrust
Kennebec
Orion
Department of Jucies
Grand Jury
Aerican Ics Company
The
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Freight Reductions Take Effect on Northern Indiana Coal
Indiana Railroad commission secures reductions in coal freight will cut 1 15 and 20 cents per ton for Ft Wayne Bluffton and nearby towns in the north. The change could save dealers and consumers more than 100000 dollars annually and help promote Indiana coal fields as cities like Ft Wayne move over 230000 tons yearly to use local fuel.
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Indiana Railroad Commission
Yates
Ft, Wayne
Bluffton
Indiana
Linton
Brazil
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Ft. Wayne
German Society Denounces Arrested Rosenberg As Painter
The Trul committee of the United German Societies Beattle declares August Rosenberg long detained in Germany as an anarchist was a harmless painter. The society says a secret enemy wrote the letter that led to his arrest. Rosenberg is 1% years old and has 36,00. He plans to return to Germany to spend his days there.
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Trul Committee of the United German Societies
Beattle
August Rosenberg
Germany
William
Rosenberg
Banks of Country Flourishing Under National Banking Rise
A Scrippa-McRae report shows growth in national banks since 1900 led by Texas with 330 institutions and $13.996 million capital. Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, Iowa, New York and Indiana follow, with Oklahoma and Indian territories contributing 225 banks and $7.81 million capital. Total national banks around 2,020 with $174.873 million capital. 470 banks formed in the last year averaging $24.205 million capital.
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Scrippa-McRae Press
Washington
Otthers
Texas
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Illnois
Ohio
Iowa
New York
Insndiana
Oklahoma
Indian Territories
Flagg Fled With Plans for Singer Building Tower
Architect Ernest Flagg and Building Superintendent Murphy absconded with complete plans for a massive Singer Manufacturing office complex at Broadway and Liberty. The design features a tower of 625 feet, touted as the highest in America, with a 14 story main block and a 14 story adjoining building. The project, from Mestory Singer to the Rourte office, is valued at about 1.5 million dollars.
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Scrippe-Meline Frese Association
New York
Ernest Flagg
Murphy
Singer Manufacturing Company
Broadway
Liberty At
America
Singer
Thaw Defense Weighs Sanity Commission Move
Hearings indicate Thaw defense may pivot from proving emotional insanity to seeking a sanity commission. Lack of fresh evidence tying Harry Thaw to Stanford White fuels consideration of a formal evaluation of his mental state.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
New York
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Issane
Eaid
Thaw
White
Mind Inspecting Not in His Line
A question of sanity arose when a woman telephoned the mine inspector’s office asking to confirm if he was at home. The inspector redirected her to mind authorities after explaining his role is earth inspections, not mental evaluations. ICE DEALERS IN CUSTODY. Charles Dongon and Harvey Coonse were arrested on warrants charging selling ice without weighing, per Isadore Wattson. Judge Whallon ordered officers held responsible for violations, not drivers.
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State Inspector of Mines
Stave House
T. H. Johnson
Ot Neev
Br. Johnson
Charlea Dongon
Consumers’ Ice Company
Harvey Coonse
Coonge & Caylor Ice Company
Isadore Wattson
Whallon
Tce
Bryan’s travels shape his political stance in London
The London Times reports William J. Bryan has bettered himself through travel and study since arriving in London, adopting a conservative, cautious image. He avoids political talk, staying guarded against constant American pressure for statements while abroad.
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Scrippe-McRae Freas Association
London
London Times
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Aince
Cincinnati Lid Order Put On in July Proceedings
Cincinnati lid order targets Sunday concerts and Eden Park inclusion as Mayor Dempsey enforces laws. The piece traces Thaw era court wrangling, defense worries over affidavits, and Bryan’s changed public stance toward harmony and measured rhetoric.
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Scripps-MeNer Prew Tasociation
Cincinnati
Cinginiati
Big Summer Gardens
Dempsey
Miukin
Zoo
Eden Park
Wolf Committed Death by Own Action at Home
William Walt Wolf a 34 salesman committed suicide at his Chicago home by cutting his throat with a razor. He had been despondent over debt and work pressures.
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Wolf
Scripps-We Fine Press Association
Chicago
Jay
William ‘Walt
R Mzor
Howe bequeaths $19,000 and home to former housekeeper
In Logansport Indiana on July 1 John C Howe's will was opened in Cavey county court. He leaves $19,000 in cash and the Howe home at Seventh and High for his longtime housekeeper Miss Caroline M Lodwie 19. The remainder of an estate around $80,000 goes to his brothers Samuel E Howe of Logansport and Crosby C Howe of Denver. The 20 year loyalty of Miss Lodwie prompted the bequest, honoring the housekeeper who cared for the family since early youth.
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John C. Howe
Ludwig
Logansport
Miss Ludwig
Agitland
Samuel £. Howe
Crosby C. Howe
Denver
Colorado
Attorneys cite railroads pay trackage fees in general practice
Chicago July 7 A lawyer for a railway company argues that it is common for railroads to pay rebates to shippers as a general practice, referencing the Chicago Alton case. Judge Landis questions proofs, warning that demonstrated prevalence could lessen penalties. Special counsel Morrison hints at more indictments if such violations are proven.
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Scrippa-McRoe Press Association
Chicago
Alton
Senwarzschihl & Bulzwerger
Shaw
Landis
Tantle Avid
Morrison
Meat heater warrants issued in East Market action
Twenty warrants were served on meat heaters with stands in the east market by Sheriff Ed ward Sourbler and deputies. Those arrested were released on bonds of 400 each for appearance in criminal court. Named dealers face charges of selling meat preserved with sodium sulfite and other chemicals harmful to health. Trial postponed until after Harry Matzke case. Matzke to be heard next Wednesday. Attorney Michael Ryan retained for dealers.
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Edward Sourbler
Sheriff's Office
Criminal Court
Edward Steinmete
Joseph Fisher
Augustus Bruckmeyer
Thomas Deitz
William2. Heckman
Frank Hebble
Lawgrence
Negleson
Samuel Davis
Albert Heckman
Charles Weehier
George Woossnar
John Deschler
George Hel Jgemier
Frederick Wurster
Charles Chaldron
Thomas Cratar
Elwood
Quernua
Frank Helgemier
Charles Mock
State Board of Health
Harry Matzke
Michael Ryan
Han Hsen
Frank Schudater
E. Waskmeton
Reynolde
Vermont
Harry B
Transport Thomas Grounded on Guam Reef
Washington reports the U S Navy transport Thomas grounded about 100 feet on a Guam reef. Commander Potts states attempts to pull off the vessel with tugs near high water have failed. Weather remains fair but recovery chances doubtful. officers request strong towing assistance.
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Scrippa-McRae Press
Annunciation
Washington
Thomas
Destrustion
Guam
Navy Department
Templin
Potts
United States Naval Station
Sudden Death of Naval Constructor Woodward on Train
Navy reports the sudden death of Capt. Joseph W. Woodward on an overland train en route to Puget Sound to attend the trial trip of the battleship Nebraska. He died of heart disease while traveling, and was a member of the board of inspection and survey.
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Capt. Woodward
Scrippa-McHae Press Association
Washington
Navy
W. H. Brownson
Bantt
Cartada
Puget Sound
Naval
Joseph W. Woodward
Naval Board of Inspection and Survey
Nebraska
Mayor Rose Financed Fine in Mayoral Contempt Case
The Kansas Supreme Court fined Mayor W. W. Rone of Kananga City $1,000 for contempt after ousting him for nonenforcement of the prohibition and gambling laws. If unpaid within 20 days, he faces jail until paid. A writ of error was filed, and Rose was re elected in a special election. Funds previously raised by subscription may be used to cover costs, with concerns over misused city funds and payroll practices.
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Harry M. Darnell
Cincinnati
Lawrenceburg
Ind
United States
Matthal David Rankin
Pearing
Tofeka
Kas
State Supreme Court
W. W. Rone
Kanang City
Kaw
Rose
United States Supreme Court
Cass
Solnitats
Supreme Court
Talented Taggart backs Lake View line project
MEMPHIS July 7 Thomas Taggart, Democratic committee chairman and promoter, heads a drive for a new traction line from Memphis to Clarksdale via Clarke dele Mississippi. He already purchased Lake View property and controls about 70 percent of the proposed eight mile right of way, aiming to operate a pleasure resort at Lake View. The venture is presented as a major transportation and resort scheme.
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Scrippa-McRae Preas Association
Memphis
Tenn
Thomas Tagerart
Nations! Democratic Committes
Ixpreaffont
Lake Vier
Traction
Truliey
Clarke
Dele
Miss
Lake View
Taggart
Macréa
Clarksdale
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