Willys faces sensational court suit over dummy directorate
In a pair of court actions, President John N. Willys of Willys-Overland Automobiles is accused of fraud, dummy directorship, and misusing company funds. Forbes, a stockholder owning 300 shares, seeks an injunction and books opened in New York and Indianapolis suits alleging no dividends paid, salary hikes to 150 000 a year, and improper stock handling to benefit Willys. The actions claim Willys diverted profits to board control, failing to issue shares to old stockholders and resisting stock accounting and book access.
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John N. Willys
Willys-Overland Automobile Company
Thomas P. C. Forbes
Henry F. Campbell
Indianapolis
Campbell
American Motor Car Sales Company
Willys
Forbes
American Motor, Car Sales Company
New York
Marion Motor Company
Overland Auto Company
New York Company
Toledo Motor Company
Toledo Motor Co
Willys-Overland Company
Old
Willys-Overland
American Motor Car Sales Company of
Charles 8. Lattin
Elmira
N. Y
John F. Shehan
Roosevelt Guests Hero of Spanish War in London
Theodore Roosevelt ends his vacation and visits Lieut. Col. Arthur Hamsten Lee at 10 Chesterfield Street Mayfair. The anecdote recalls Lee’s high risk act with American troops at El Caney and his later friendship with Roosevelt, shaping a vivid wartime history and a 1908 parliamentary election connection.
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Arthur Hamsten Lee
Washington
The
Admiralty
Fremier Balfour
Cuba
Col. Lee
Theodore Roosevelt
el Caney
Lee
London Humitarian League slams Roosevelt hunting trip
The London Humanitarian League issued an open letter to ex President Roosevelt criticizing his hunting expedition. They condemn the slaughter of animals and birds framed as science, calling it amusement and urging humane progress, noting his role as King Edward funeral envoy.
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Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
King Edward
Auto Accident Deaths Near Bloomington
In Bloomington Illinois on May 23 a car accident left Robert Buoy dead and George Heavlin, James McGrail, and William Baker fatally or seriously injured after a newly acquired automobile was driven around a sharp curve at high speed and overturned, pinning the occupants.
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Bloominton
Robert Buoy
George Heavlin
James McGrail
William Baker
Buoy
Saybrook
Moon Eclipse to Aid Study of Halley Comet at Mount Wilson
Mount Wilson Observatory will use the total lunar eclipse to photograph comet spectra with a spectrograph on the 0-inch refractor. If Halley’s tail orientation matches, the illuminated gas and dust will appear divided. Observations will include direct photos and spectra during the eclipse. The comet lies between Pollux and Procyon with a bright, fan shaped tail extending toward Jupiter. a dark area divides the tail, suggesting bifurcation.
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Pollux
Procyon
Halley
Japiter
Business Men Push Eleven Candidates for State Legislature
Business leaders endorse eleven hopefuls for a Republican legislative ticket aligned with Senator Beveridge. Captain W. E. English is proposed as a strong addition. From the slate of Alfred C. Evans Albert S. Lowery Alvah A. Rucker Theodore A. Wagner J. Burdete Little Henry S. Rominger Romney L. Willson Ernest L. Kingston Neil Thurston T. Oburn and John T. Saulter eight will be chosen to satisfy Beveridge supporters.
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Beveridge
Capt
W. E. English
Alfred C. Evans
Albert S. Lowery
Alvah A. Rucker
Theodore A. Wagner
J. Burdette Little
Henry S. Rominger
Romney L. Willson
Ernest L. Kingston
Neil Thurston
T. Oburn
John T. Saulter
Merchants’ Association
Poison plot unfolds in Doxey murder trial bigamy case
In St Louis in May 23 reports say the Dora E Doxey and Dr Loren B Doxey murder trial for William J Erder may reveal a poison plot and hypnotism as defenses The sister Miss Kate Erder traced a marriage to Erder and secured evidence of bigamy She had a chemical analysis done on Erder’s exhumed viscera to probe poison deaths and insurance The case hinges on suspicions arising from Doxey’s alleged dual marriages and a possible drug aided defense
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ST. Louis
Dora E. Doxey
Loren B. Doxey
William J. Erder
Kate Erder
Doxey
Cse
Clayton
St. Louis County
Slater
Uprising in Nicaragua Near Rama Defeats Madrid Army
Government troops in Nicaragua near Rama face dwindling supplies as insurgents seize a supply train and trenches turn brutal. Reports from BLUEFIELDS on May 23 say Madriz forces are combatting with half rations while couriers describe a fierce, hand to hand battle and looming U.S. intervention as political aides discuss a managed transition.
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Bluefields
Nicaragua
Rama
Madriz
United States
Estrada
Laundry Phonograph Provokes East Meets West Clash
A Chinatown laundry blares operatic records as a curiously patient patron demands his clothes and receipt. The machine owner ignores the disruption while the phonograph stacks disharmony, prompting the man to comb through his wardrobe for his lost check amid a chorus of grand opera.
Monarchs Defy Anarchists In London Park Walk
In London on May 23 the Kaiser and several royals walked in the park despite anarchist threats and advisers’ warnings. The boy king, son of a slain father, fears meeting the fate of his parent as he takes a public stroll with monarchs accompanying him.
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London
Effort Under Way to Strengthen Cuban Government
In Havana on May 123 acting under secret orders from President Gomez and the war department thousands of troops are being quietly moved into the Negro districts affected by revolt. Gomez says arrests and indictments of plotters have averted a crisis and all measures are taken to bolster the government’s position.
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Havana
Gomez
War Department
Ambassador Bryce to Stay in America
London reports deny United States request that Ambassador Bryce be relieved from Washington post. Foreign Office says Bryce is the most successful British envoy to America and is desired to remain during early reign. King George urges his continued service in Washington for now.
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London
United States
Bryce
Washington Post
Foreign Office
England
America
George
Washington
Taggart Bell Combine Meets County Fight for Nominations
Marions county Democratic primary reveals Taggart Bell Kinch influence clashing with Von Hake and Turk. Von Hake backs Charles C. Roesener for treasurer while Turk aims to split the Taggart vote between McCloskey and McKernan. Beil slate and German Alliance list push for sheriff and legislature placements amid internal splits.
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Marion County
Carl von Hake
Charles C. Roesener
Jim Keach
von Hake
Turk
Split
Joe Turk
County Recorder
John C. McCloskey
James H. McKernan
McCloskey
McKernan
John Ranch
Jerry Mahoney
Hubert S. Riley
Taggart
J. H. Pierson
Joe Beil
John H. Beaver
Jacob Buennagel
Charles F. Meas
Monarchs Stroll in Buckingham Park Amid Crowds
King Frederick of Denmark and King George of Greece led a private citizen stroll through Buckingham Park on Monday drawing polite stares from passersby. King Manuel of Portugal remained secluded after recent succession dramatic events surrounding King Carlos. King George and Queen Mary visited Buckingham for lunch with Alexandra.
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Frederick
Denmark
George
Greece
Buckingham
Manuel
Portugal
Aince
Carlos
Queen Mary
Alexandra
Seyler on trial for murder of Jane Adams at Atlantic City
May's Landing jury selection rapid as state opens case in Atlantic City pier killing. Orvis Seyler and 14 year old Alice Adams to testify. Body of Jane Adams washed ashore days after their dance. Seyler, wife, and victim's mother attend tense proceedings.
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May
May's Landing
Seyler
Atlantic City
Goldenberg
Orvis
Alice Adams
Charles Adams
Jane Adams
William Keyler
Spitzer Freed To Tell All On Sugar Fraud Trial
Oliver Spitzer, pardoned by President Taft, testified in New York against Charles R. Heike and others in a sugar fraud case. He described payoffs, altered envelopes, and a signaling system at the Williamsburg refinery dock, with names like Richard Parr, James Bendernagel, and Ernest Gerbracht central to the scheme. The witness said he aided checkers and took part in distributing wages and kickbacks through 1910 before his Atlanta imprisonment.
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New York
Oliver Spitser
Dears Dock
Williamsburg
Allanta
Chas. R. Heike
Spitzer
Stimson
Taft
American Sugar Refining Company
Wn- Hamsburg
Richard Parr
Jas. F. Bendernagel
Ernest W. Gerbracht
Bendernagel
Gerbracht
Tallymer
Atlanta
John B. Stanchfield
Heike
American Warships Ready to Aid in China
In Pekin on May 23, Rear Admiral Hubbard notified Minister Calhoun that the Pacific Squadron stands ready to act if foreigners or missionaries face danger in China. The Charleston Cleveland and Chattanooga would land marines if needed while ships nearby observe events. In Philadelphia on May 23, John W. Longaker, Lansdale hostelry proprietor, claims a new long distance smoking record by burning a ten-cent cigar for one hour and 59 minutes in front of witnesses.
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Pekin
Calhoun
Hubbard
American Pacific Squadron
China
Charleston
Cleveland
Chattanoga
Philadelphia
John W. Longaker
Lansdale
Chinese Arrests in Winnipeg Gamble Raid
In Winnipeg Manitoba on May 23, police under Inspector Robertson arrested 39 Chinese men in a weekend gambling raid at two premises. Officers seized all furniture to secure evidence as part of the investigation.
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Winnipeg
Man
Robertson
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