Oxnard Brothers Describe Watered Sugar Stock Scheme
Henry T Oxnard and his three brothers testified before the Hardwick sugar trust committee detailing a $309000 profit from stock that watered the trust’s capitalization. He said two brothers remained with the trust after certificates were sold and afterward founded beet sugar factories forming the American Beet Sugar company with six plants and $20 million capitalization.
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Washington, D. C
Henry T. Oxnard
Sugar Trust
Hardwick Sugar Trust
House
Oxnard
Hardwick
United States
Nebraska
American Beet Sugar Company
Thought Waves Influence Jury in Lee Case
The court considers allowing Lee to address the jury to sway public opinion he says telepathic thought waves can shape verdicts. Prosecutors oppose the request while juror voir dire continues with careful, whispered examinations to avoid bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honore
Cantwell
Lee
Thomas
Cleveland to Attend Trempealeau High School Commencement
E. H. Cleveland of Trempealeau, cousin of F. L. Mabie, arrives in the city to attend the high school commencement exercises tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Cleveland
Trempealeau
F. L. Mabie
Regatta Officials Named for July Mississippi Valley Race
President W J Bishop of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat association announced judges starters and timers for the July regatta in Dubuque Iowa. Entered boats include the 22000 Eph hydroplane Carl G Fisher’s 36 footer from Indianapolis and La Chapelle 30 footer from La Crosse with 3 cylinders. Harold V Nelson of Moline entered the Wilma 26 footer in multiple classes including the 26 32 and 40 foot divisions and the championship handicap.
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Dubuque
Iowa
W. J. Bishop
Muscatine
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association Today
W. V. Kidder
J. W. Dixon
Burlington
Thomas H. Webb
Peoria
Chas. P. Hanley
Commodore Osborne
Chicago
Eph
Carl G. Fisher
Sam la Chapelle
la Crosse
la Chapelle
Harold V. Nelson
Moline
Ill
Wilma
Seamen Strike Nears End In Britain
London's reports say seamen will accept 10 shillings monthly increases from White Star, Canadian Pacific, Lamport and Holt, with Elder Dempster and Royal Mail in talks. The move follows larger wage gaps and indicates a near settlement as continental reports label the strike a fizzle due to crews staying on and replacements ready.
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London
Great Britain
White Star
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Lamport and
Holt
Dempster
Royal Mail
Credit Men Set to Adjourn After Successful Convention
In Minneapolis sixteenth annual National Association of Credit Men ends today with officers to be elected. Harry S. New of Cleveland is favored for president succeeding F. H. McAdow of Chicago. Lee M. Hutchins of Grand Rapids likely takes vice president. next convention city undecided among Toledo Salt Lake City and Boston.
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Minneapolis
Minn
National Association of Credit Men
Harry S. New
Cleveland
F. H. McAdow
Chicago
Lee M. Hutchins
Grand Rapids
Mich
Toledo
Salt Lake City
Boston
Chicago Fire Film Shown Here at Bijou
The Chicago stock yards fire film is a standout depiction of the great conflagration with Fire Chief Hogan’s death noted. It also covers fire fighting in a large city and screens with varied subjects including The Grind Shiftys Claim and Love's Test plus songs by Mr Kerr.
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Chicago Stock Yards
Hogan
Wildwood
Oklahoma
Bijou
Sheldon Given Five Years For Pool Scheme Robbery
Charles D Sheldon receives five years imprisonment at hard labor for swindling investors in a discretionary pool plan. He allegedly took over a million dollars and previously operated in Scranton Newark and Pittsburgh. Justice Langalier handed the sentence in Montreal.
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Montreal
Que
Justice Langalier
Charles D. Sheldon
Sheldon
Scranton
Newark
N. J
Pittsburg
Robert Swenson and Helen Vrchota Married Quietly
Robert A. Swenson manager of the La Crosse North American Telegraph branch and Miss Helen Vrchota daughter of Mrs. Joseph M. Vrchota were quietly married last night at the bride’s home. The ceremony conducted by Rev. H. G. Maggleson of the Norwegian Lutheran church surprised friends who expected the match to occur next fall. The couple will visit Minneapolis then return to 619 Badger Street to reside.
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Robert A. Swenson
Badger Street
la Crosse
North American Telegraph Company
Helen Vrchota
Joseph M. Vrchota
Winnebago Street
H. G. Maggleson
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Minneapolis
Jury Seeks Reconsideration in McNamara Kidnapping Case
In Indianapolis on June 16, the grand jury probing John J. McNamara kidnapping and dynamiting charges showed deep splits as they reassembled. They handed up one indictment unrelated to the labor case and were sent back by Judge Markey for further consideration. The panel resumed witness examination after the dynamiting and kidnapping statutes were read.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John J. McNamara
Markey
Penrose predicts unamended reciprocity pact passage
Senator Penrose, head of the finance committee, says the Canadian reciprocity pact will pass the senate without amendment after a canvass shows sixty senators in favor and more against the Root amendment. He notes daily sessions until a vote, aiming for Taft’s signature once approved by the senate and already passed by the house.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Penrose
Finance Committee
Taft
House
Kewatin Camp for Boys to Open Soon
The Kewatin camp for boys will open at Mercer Wisconsin offering ages from to 20 activities including sports canoeing rifle range and field meets A counselor for every five boys oversees welfare and a tutor will conduct summer classes for those who wish to study during the camp stay
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Mercer
Wis
Doctor Fears for Life in Milwaukee Shooting Threat Case
Dr E J Purtell a prominent Milwaukee physician says Frank Krueger 46 a laborer threatened his life for months since the physician treated Krueger's wife who died recently. The doctor caused Krueger's arrest amid the alleged continuous harassment and threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
E. J. Purtell
Frank Krueger
Krueger
Candy Makers Denounce Gambling Machines Adopting Resolution
Chicago June 16. The National Confectioners association convention adopted a resolution condemning candy manufacturers use of machines that encourage gambling and lotteries. The measure targets machines that lure children to gamble for large candy rewards for pennies.
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Chicago
National Confectioners’ Association
La Follette May Decide On Inquiry Into Stephenson Election
A Washington Times report notes plans to introduce a senate resolution directing an inquiry into Wisconsin Senator Isaac Stephenson's election. Details hinge on consultation with Senator La Follette whose Wisconsin supporters helped push the resolution. It is unclear if La Follette will sponsor the measure.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Washington Times
Stephenson
la Follette
Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin
State Senate
United States Senate
Senator la Follette
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Cooke Trial Delayed as Key Witness Fails to Recede
In Cincinnati on June 16 the state rested its case in the Edgar S. Cooke embezzlement trial involving $24,000 from the Big Four railroad. Mrs. Jeanette Stewart Ford, collapsed yesterday after compelled testimony, likely too ill to return, as Cooke prepares to testify in his defense with claims of giving $22,000 of his funds to Mrs. Ford.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Edgar S. Cooke
Big Four Railroad
Jeanette Stewart Ford
Big Four
Charles Warriner
Cooke
Ford
U S TAKES HAND IN CALIFORNIA REVOLT
C H Pryce former leader of Mexican insurgents who captured Tiacuna was arrested in San Francisco by United States marshals on a neutrality law charge. The grand jury in Los Angeles indicted Magon Feris and other Mexican liberals. Pryce is charged with recruiting and raising funds on American soil to foment an armed border crossing. The arrests signal a broader Pacific coast crackdown on rebel-connected individuals.
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San Francisco
Cal
C. H. Pryce
Tiacuna
United States
Los Angeles
Magon
Feris
Pryce
Pacific Coast
California
La Crosse Board of Trade Prepares Business Trip
Readiness for the La Crosse board of trade business tour next Tuesday is complete. The round trip fare is one dollar on the Southeastern line and tickets are available at multiple local merchants. the La Crosse military band, led by George Bahnert, will perform during the event.
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la Crosse Board of Trade
Southeastern
C. B. Gesell’s
Hoeschler Bros
E. M. Young's
Doerflinger’s
Hebberd’s
Schrank’s
Erhart’s
Barron’s
Scott
Dynamite Case Postponed in Los Angeles Trial
The defense motion for a continuance was granted by Judge Willis. Defendants Bender Conners and Maple face a conspired dynamite attack on the Hall of Records last September. Plea date set for next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Willis
Superior Court
Bender
Conners
Maple
Hall of Records
Prairie couple wed by judge at residence
Non residents Miss Cora Campbell and Otto C. Meyer of Prairie du Chien were married by Judge Brindley at his home at eight o'clock last night. After the ceremony they departed for Austin to begin their future residence together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Campbell
Otto C. Meyer
Prairie du Chien
Brindley
Austin
Tracy Loses Bid to Reclaim Milwaukee Office Expenses
Madison Wisconsin June 16 Circuit Judge Stevens ruled E L Tracy former state oil inspector cannot collect state expenses for his Milwaukee office because the office was used for private business, the decision limits expense reimbursement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Wis
Stevens
E. L. Tracy
Milwaukee
Ofice
School Attack Called Untrue in New York Debate
Professor F P Bachman rebutted Dr Boris Sidis criticisms of modern schooling, saying teachers are largely earnest, children enter higher grades earlier, and fairy tales and myths aid development as European systems include them in curricula. He urged evaluation by facts, not conjecture.
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New York
Boris Sidis
Harvard
F. P. Bachman
Cleveland
Ohio
Sidis
Bachman
Paul H. Hanus
Dr. Sidis
Pr. Sidis
American Planters Flee as Native Uprisings Rise
June reports from Monterey Mexico describe threats of uprisings by natives against Americans and foreigners in Jalisco Sonora and Vera Cruz. American planters flee Vera Cruz after armed natives seize lands while four families abandon property in Chapala district. Maya Indians rising in Yucatan add strain to the new government.
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Monterey
Mex
Jalisco
Sonora
Vera Cruz
Chapala
Guadaljara
Yucatan
Officials Confer on Exhumation of Edgar Way’s Body
In Wheeling West Virginia officials meet about exhuming the body of Edgar Way, husband of Jessie Way Henkle of Delaware Ohio who is jailed on suspicion of poisoning her 21 year old stepdaughter Merle Henkle. A chemical analysis of internal organs is sought and a decision is expected by tomorrow.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Edgar Way
Jessie Way-Henkle
Delaware
Ohio
Merle Henkle
Way
Caldwell
Death of Rose Brown Elderly Resident at 1026 Winnebago
Mrs. Rose Brown, age 89, died at her home at 1026 Winnebago Street at 2:50 this morning due to old age. Funeral arrangements are pending with services planned for Monday morning and burial in the Catholic cemetery.
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Rose Brown
Winnebago Street
Tafts Plan Summer Move to Beverly
Plans announced for President Taft to relocate to the Peabody cottage in Beverly for the summer. On July 1 the president, Mrs Taft, Miss Helen Taft and Charlie Taft will take possession. He will address bankers in Marion Indiana on July 3 and spend July 4 in Indianapolis as guest of former Vice President Fairbanks and the Marion club.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Beverly
Helen Taft
Charlie Taft
Peabody Cottage
Marion
Ind
Bankers
Indianapolis
Fairbanks
Marion Club
German officer sentenced to ten years for treason
In Leipsig on June 16 the supreme court fined the former German officer Joseph Remane ten years at penal servitude for betraying military secrets to England France Russia and Austria. His sister Marie received 18 months as an accomplice.
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Leipsig
Germany
Supreme Court
Joseph Remane
England
France
Russia
Austria
Marie
Millionaire Thomson Ordered to Stand Trial for Bribery
Justice Wright overruled a demurrer and ordered Peter G. Thomson of Hamilton Ohio to stand trial on a bribery charge. Thomson, president of Champion Coated Paper Co., allegedly sent a hundred dollar bill to Major W P Zantzinger involved with cardboard for sale to the post office department. Trial set for Washington next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Justice Wright
Peter G. Thomson
Hamilton
Ohio
Thomson
Champion Coated Paper Company
W. P. Zantzinger
Post Office Department
Washington
Receiver Appointed for United Wireless in Ohio
A. J. Pearson named receiver for United Wireless company in Ohio after Judge Strimple of Indianapolis filed the application on behalf of eastern stockholders. The appointment follows the conviction of President C. C. Wilson and other officials for using the mails to defraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
United Wireless Company
A. J. Pearson
Strimple
Indianapolis
C. C. Wilson
Fear as defense in Henwood murder trial
Denver report states Frank H. Henwood will plead that the fatal shot at S. L. Von Phul was caused by mortal fear. The defense plans to admit Von Phul carried no gun but will argue he drew a revolver and threatened Henwood the day before the saloon shooting.
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Denver
Colo
Frank H. Henwood
S. L
Tony) von Phul
St. Louis
von Phul
Henwood
Bresnahan Arrests Clerk After Hotel Dispute
St Louis manager Roger Bresnahan of the Cardinals was arrested after a fight with a hotel night clerk at the Buckingham. They were taken to police and released after both declined to prosecute.
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ST. Louis
Roger Patrick Bresnahan
St. Louis Cardinals
Buckingham Hotel
Bresnahan
Yates to Testify in Lorimer Bribery Inquiry
Former Illinois Governor Richard Yates received a Senate committee telegram asking readiness to testify on bribery charges tied to Senator William Lorimer’s election. Yates said he will gladly testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Richard Yates
Illinois
United States Senate
United States
William Lorimer
Yates
Auto Races Postponed in Milwaukee Rain
A steady drizzle from early morning caused the postponement of the big automobile races at the state fair park race course in Milwaukee. Officials announced the delay as rain persisted into noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukt
Wis
State Fair Park Race Course
New York Central Gains Gulf Trackage Rights
New York Central railroad has secured trackage rights over Louisville and Nashville to the Gulf of Mexico. The arrangement would place the New York Central in southern competition with Harriman lines.
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New Orleans
New York Central Railroad
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Gulf of Mexico
New York Central
Harriman Lines
Oil Stove Fire at Albert Wicks Home
A small fire at the home of Albert Wicks at 9:30 this morning started when an oil stove overturned. Fire department No. 1 extinguished it before any damage occurred.
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Albert Wicks
Bandits chloroform Italian laborers in Albion camp
Between fifteen and twenty Italian workers on the Behsemer road were chloroformed in their camp at Albion near Erie today and robbed of their savings. The bandits escaped with about 2000 dollars in cash.
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Behsemer
Albion
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