Taft Champions Antitrust War and Supplemental Legislation
President Taft urged continued support for the anti trust statute and proposed supplemental legislation to Congress. He cited Supreme Court rulings on Standard Oil and American Tobacco and explained that changes would clarify enforcement without repealing the act.
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Supreme Court
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American Tobacco Trust
Perjury charge stirs lawyers in Denver case
Prosecutor Benson accuses star witness Francis Easton of perjury in the murder acquittal of Mrs. Patterson. The Denver Bar association will investigate and may seek action against Easton and question Judge Hilton. If substantiated, Easton could be tried for perjury.
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Italians Win Two Key Battles Near Benghazi and Derna
News from Tripoli reports Italian forces victorious in both battles near Benghazi and Derna. The engagement details remain sparse with no casualties listed.
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Women and Men Jostle at City Polls
Fractious municipal election scene described as men and women clash at polling places amid high turnout. The report notes intense contest as voters line up, while commentary hints at political tensions and social dynamics influencing the race.
Good government committee claims election landslide
Los Angeles reports the good government committee wins by a large margin as about 70,000 votes are cast with women making up roughly half the electorate.
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Los Angeles Vote Heats Up In City Mayor Race
In Los Angeles voters, including many first time women, fill polls as the mayoral contest pits May or Alexander against Job Harriman. McNamara confession boosts Alexander. Some 750 officers guard the city. registration surpasses 180000 with about 50 000 women newly enfranchised set to swing the outcome.
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Job Harriman
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Enéia
Pendleton Defeats Commission Form of Government
Pendleton yesterday rejected the proposed commission form by 34 votes. Opponents argued sections in the charter were unsuitable and the plan lacks single responsibility, instead entrusting city work to three men. W. H. Matlock won the mayoral race by a small margin.
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McNamara Twins Receive Life and Fifteen Year Sentences
Los Angeles six crime story reports James McNamara given life in San Quentin for murder and John McNamara sentenced to fifteen years. Judge Bordwell denounces them as heartless killers while District Attorney Fredericks condemns labor leaders implicated in the dynamiting case.
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McNamaras and Darrow clash over Gomperts role
In a heated dispute described by Attorney Darrow, Samuel Gompers and the McNamaras are at the center of a bribery case. Authorities plan prosecutions while denying clemency, with heavy guard presence at transfers to prevent disturbances in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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Delhi Brief: incendiary attack hinders royal visit
In Delhi British India an incendiary device burned the reception hall prepared for the upcoming arrival of King George and Queen Mary from Bombay. Authorities increased security measures to protect the royal party tomorrow and protect lives.
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Packers Lose Before Court
The U S Supreme Court denied the Chicago meat packers stay of trial on anti trust charges. Judge Carpenter in Chicago will resume proceedings tomorrow with nine packers facing potential imprisonment if convicted.
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United Stated
Supreme Court
Chicago
Fugitives Try Escape With 13 Year Old Girl Near Union
A La Grande family fled with their 13 year old daughter from Summerville to Union while the girl awaited parole. Miss Hattie Wright, once at Good Shepherds Home in Portland, was to be returned to her parents but remained under guardianship amid continued investigations of abuse and past disappearance. Police traced the escape to Union where the Wrights were held briefly before the room door was locked and a key enabled their escape.
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Prominent Labor Official To Speak At City Hall
J H Ryan of Kansas City vice president of the Boiler Makers union will lecture at 9 30 tomorrow morning at the labor temple in the Lewis building The talk will cover current labor issues and is open to the public.
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Germany Replies To Attack In Reichstag Speech
Berlin December. Chancellor Von Bottmann-Holweg told the Reichstag Germany will not be thrust aside by England and demands sincerity from British policy before diplomatic ties can improve. Officer Iann Heinrich Grosse, on leave, was arrested for alleged harbor and dockyard maps as a trial date was set next week. Creations of war talk fueled arena excitement amid tensions with Britain.
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German Spy Arrested Sparks English Excitement
Portamouth England dispatch reports the arrest of a suspected German spy, with English residents reacting anxiously to the incident. Details remain sparse as authorities investigate the case and assess potential security implications.
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Rogers Is Blamed Murder Verdict in San Francisco
A coroner's jury in San Francisco declares John Roger guilty of the murder of Benjamin Goodman who was robbed of $5000 in Jewels. The verdict follows the December 5 inquest.
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