U S Government launches broad anti trust case vs tobacco trust
The United States brings a Sherman act suit in New York district court seeking dissolution of the American Tobacco Company and appointment of a receiver. The filing accuses the trust of monopolizing 75 percent of eight hundred million pounds of production and threatens world tobacco control. Indictments against 59 corporations and 29 individuals are anticipated, with Thomas F. Ryan, the Dukes, Lorillard, and P. A. Widener named among defendants.
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New York
District Court
American Tobacco Company
The
Tobacco Trust
Thomas F. Ryan
Dukes
Lorillard
P. A. Widener
Wreck at Bridgman Bros Iron Pipe Plant
Philadelphia July 10 A building collapse at Bridgman Bros Iron Pipe Factory leaves thirty to forty dead with fifteen rescued eight of whom died and seven critically injured Police and fire crews rushed to the scene ambulances ferried victims to hospitals by 2 pm the final death toll remains uncertain
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Philadelphia
Bridgman Bros
Government to sue Imperial British and American Tobacco firms
Officials seek grand jury action to bar interstate and foreign trade by the Imperial British and American Tobacco companies. The government asserts the American Tobacco company controls 80 percent of smoking tobacco and 95 percent of snuff, plus major shares of licorice and tin foil, with alleged stifling of competition via United Cigar Stores. Investigators reportedly found subsidiaries posing as independent groups to solicit business.
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United States
American Tobacco Company
United Cigar Stores Company
BOOST BUT DONT PAINT SIDEWALKS
Chief of Police H. H. Byrne acting for Mayor W. A. Ander son ordered sign painters to stop painting business walks with the slogan Keep your eye on La Crosse and a trade notice. Officials say such advertising would lure merchants to use walks for ads and lead to an undesirable future.
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H. H. Byrne
W. A. Anderson
la Crosse
Booster Picnic Invites Minnesota Governor to Winona Event
W. E. Barber, chairman, sent invitations to Governor Johnson and other notables for a booster picnic here next month. Subcommittees will run arrangements, with refreshments by C. S. Van Auken and venue options Myrick or Pettibone parks. Speakers not yet secured, date pending word on attendance. bands, contests planned. goal to create a memorable day despite uncertain guest turnout.
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W. E. Barber
Booster
Johnson
Minnesota
Barber
Co. S. van Auken
John M. Holley
Myrick Park
Pettibone Park
van Auken
Lax chiropractor: Japan not seeking war with U S
La Crosse public letter argues against Japanese wartime fear propaganda. Dr. Morikubo contends Japanese temper differs from American fears, noting China and Russia conflicts shaped Japan’s stance and warning against sensationalism. The piece explains national preservation motives and urges calm diplomacy.
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Commonwealth
Uncle Sam
Japan
United States
China
Russia
Moyer Takes Stand in Haywood Case at Boise
Charles H. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners testified for Haywood in Boise Idaho. He took the stand escorted by the sheriff and spoke about events dating to 1900 and his election to the executive board of the union.
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Moyer
Haywood
Boise
Idaho
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Reitzel Plans Weekly Half-Day Clerks Holiday
A. F. Reitzel owner of the Main street department store announces clerks will receive a half day off weekly. To avoid closing the store, half the staff will take Tuesday afternoon, the other half the next afternoon, a plan aimed at accommodating farmers and travelers. It may be adopted by other large-employment stores.
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A. F. Reitzel
Main Street
Mr. Reitzel
Mrs Mary Sokolik Dies At St Francis Hospital
Mrs Mary Sokolik of 813 South Eighth street died at St Francis hospital after a six day illness. A longtime La Crosse resident, she was 58 and widowed since five years ago. Survived by several children. Funeral arrangements pending as out of town relatives have not been heard from.
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Mary Sokolik
South Eighth Street
St. Francis Hospital
la Crosse
Wenzel Sokolik
Button Mania Pushes La Crosse Slogan Buttons
The La Crosse booster committee pushes new designs for a "Keep Your Eye on La Crosse" button. A button manufacturer will visit tomorrow to quote production costs, with the goal to have buttons manufactured and distributed as soon as possible.
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Board of Trade
la Crosse
Schmitz to Stay in the Bastile
In San Francisco July 10 the board of supervisors in special session chose Dr Charles L Boxton to succeed James Gallagher as acting mayor, a temporary appointment. Judge Dunn denied Mayor Schmitz bail and access to his lawyers. Schmitz appeared to face indictments for taking bribes from the gas company and the United Railroads.
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San Francisco
Cal
Board of Supervisors
Charles L. Boxton
James Gallagher
Boxton
Dunn
Schmitz
Gas Company
United Railroads
Indict Santa Fe for Rebating in 1900 Sugar Deal
Federal grand jury returns a sixty five count indictment charging the Santa Fe road with granting 35000 in rebates to United States Sugar and Land company for shipments of building material used in a Kansas refinery construction in 1900. Frederick H. Colvin and Edward Ecke are indicted for mailing alleged worthless stock in mining prospects.
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Chicago
Ill
Federal Grand Jury
Santa Fe Road
United States Sugar & Land Company
Santa Fe
Garden City
Kas
Frederick H. Colvin
Salida
Colo
Edward Ecke
Endeavorers Meet in Seattle for International Convention
Seattle hosts 7,000 delegates for the twenty third International Christian Endeavor convention. President Clark will call the convention to order this evening as the city enjoys holiday attire.
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Seattle
Wash
International Christian Endeavor
Clark
La Crosse Man Wins Skat Prize in Chicago Tournament
John Rackelmann was the sole La Crosse participant to win a prize in the Chicago Skat tournament last month. He received the 122nd prize yesterday afternoon by express, a small cut glass bowl, and is showing it to friends today with evident pleasure.
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Winona
la Crosse
Gleason
E. P. Gleason
The
Independent
Record
John Rackelmann
Chicago
Express
Rackelmann
Sterling case on liquor sale to minors in county court
The case of George B. Marvin Jr. against C. A. Sterling proprietor of the Hotel Law buffet is being heard in county court this afternoon as Marvin accuses Sterling of selling liquor to minors.
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George B. Marvin, Jr
C. A. Sterling
Hotel Law Buffet
Japan US tensions rise over California dispute
Secretary Hitt in Rome says either Kaiser or Italian king might arbitrate Japan US quarrel. The Daily Telegraph reports Japan demanding U S control of California or face direct action. Tokyo denies a warning to California and notes an interview with Admiral Sakamoto caused uproar.
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Rome
Hitt
Italy
Japan
United States
London
Hague
Daily Telegraph
Washington
California
Washington, D. C
San Francisco
Tokio
Sakamoto
Early history and federation ties noted in arrest record
The examination covered his early history and links to the federation. He said he met Haywood in 1900, was elected to the federation executive in 1899, and helped draft the federation constitution. He described officer duties and stated he was away from headquarters about half the time until his arrest.
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Federation
Haywood
Lapse of Time Bars Criminal Action Against Harriman Officials
Washington dispatch reports the land office will not press criminal charges in land graft cases tied to the Southern Pacific and affiliates due to statute of limitations. Civil suits will be brought to recover the claimed land, while government officials cite time limits in pursuing prosecutions.
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Washington, D. C
Harriman
Southern Pacific
Nevada
Oakland
California
Land Office
Washington
Awkward Man's Help Landed Him in Foot in It
A brief quip notes that when an awkward man lends a hand he tends to misstep or overstep, ending with a humorous mishap about foot placement and good intentions going awry.
Woman killed near Rockland in buggy accident
Sunday afternoon a serious crash south of Rockland left Mrs. Chris Olson dead after a buggy seat detached and threw her and her sister, Elvie, from the vehicle. Olson sustained a fractured spine and died Monday. Elvie suffered a broken limb with possible further injuries. Nearby notes mention a Runaway Circus Day arm injury to a Tooley child and local social visits.
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Sparta
Wis
Rockland
Chris Olson
Tooley
Blanche T. Holcomb
la Crosse
Julia Harvey
O’brien
Amy
Marjorie Strong
Bessie Simpson
Wisconsin Senate Passes 2-Cent Rail Fare Bill Amid Turmoil
In Madison Wisconsin the senate voted 15 to 10 to pass the 2-cent railroad fare bill after assembly approval and a senate defeat. A substitute would base the fare on roads with earnings over 3,500 per mile, taking effect August 15. Debate centered on discrimination against Wisconsin and calls for a broader rate review by the interstate commerce commission.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
Assembly
Western Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Missouri
Wisconsin
Wright
Whitehead
Sanborn
Munson
Lockney
Rate Commission
Randolph
Milwaukee
Glidden cup race Tour leaves Cleveland for Toledo
Seventy eight autos start the Glidden trophy tour from Cleveland to Toledo with three pilot cars leading. Forty seven cars compete for the cup over a 1600 mile, fifteen day route hitting Chicago and ending in New York. Thirteen runabouts seek the Hower trophy. racing is prohibited. About 300 motorists participate, each touring car carrying four passengers or weight equivalent.
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Cleveland
Toledo
Chicago
New York
Orators boast of July address invitations
Nearly all speakers brag about the high volume of invitations they have received to deliver Fourth of July addresses, highlighting their standing and prominence in the local scene.
Weather and Water Forecast For Midwest States
Wisconsin showers tonight and Thursday. Minnesota fair in the north with showers in the south. Iowa showers tonight and Thursday. River forecast shows slow fall in the upper section and slight rise in the lower section over the next 66 hours. Government stage readings included with small changes in several locations.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Chg
PAU
Cin Catewes
de Crobeee Ini
Prairie da Chiles
Ikuc
S56
Ouduere
Cdvese
Hme Cme
Davenport
Coupe
St. Louis
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Reitzel
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