Taft Orders Criminal Probe Into Sugar Trust
President Taft has ordered a federal grand jury in New York to investigate the Havemeyer sugar trust after a Pennsylvania suit alleged cash and securities payments. The move follows a finding of possible Sherman act violations and links tariff changes to the ongoing case as the sugar schedule advances. The inquiry targets the trust’s settlement with the Pennsylvania company and its weighing fraud exposure.
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Washington
Taft
Web
Sugar Trust
Federal Grand Jury
New York
Pennsylvania Company
Wicker 1Sham
Sugar Af Farm
Department of Justice
Spurrer
Big Havemeyer
High School Dance a Big Success at North Star Hall
North Star hall hosted a well attended high school dance with about two hundred students and guests. The venue featured red and white decorations, a grand march led by Dean and Mrs Bode, chaperones Miss Levison and Prof Brambaldt, and music by Davia’s orchestra. A luncheon with red and white carnations complemented the autumn mood.
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North Star Hall
Dean
Bode
Altogther
Frappe
Miss Levison
Prof
Brambaldt
Davia
Dr Orr to Attend Commencement Prize Event
Former university student Mr J T Orr visits the city for commencement exercises. He currently resides in Mexico and is a physician. A yearly prize of $25.00 is offered to all college students, with a distribution ceremony planned for Thursday morning.
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Orr
J.T. Orr
Mexico
Bimn
Orep Uhe
Saie
Itaa
Reception to be given Lieut and Mrs Coblan
The annual business meeting of the Alvinnaemelatlird at Ae ial veralty of Wyomlig was held in Eckinee Walk and was wall attended. The luncheon to be given by Lieut Colin Amd Alen, Column, both graduates of the dlpee wf M, will take place at Cohe COAY Withe Lumgaliow in Tell wraut.
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Wyomlig
Eckinee
Colin Amd Alen
Dlpee
Ghuen Chineb Orit Ak
Lumgaliow
Tell Wraut
Two DOJ Agents to Probe Sugar Trust Evidence
Two agents from the Department of Justice are assigned to investigate evidence of a sugar trust. A judge has been appointed for territory matters in the case, signaling formal oversight and potential antitrust action.
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Territory OF Pelt
Brilliant Cadet Ball Outshines Earlier University Events
Washington June 16 two Justice Department agents review a recent compromise between American Sugar Refining and Pennsylvania Refining for possible Sherman law violations. Senate committee backs George W Woodruff for Hawaii district judge. President Alfonso Penna of Brazil dies suddenly in Brasilia. vice president Nilex Pecanba amid turmoil. Fort Collins reports tragic measles death of a child. Cadet ball at the university delights with lavish gowns and decorations, grand procession, and full supper. spectators enjoy scene from above as dancers fill the gym into late hours.
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Washington, D.C
Department of Justice
American Sugar Refining Company
Pennsylvanian Refining Company
Bonaparte
Brazil
Washington
Alfonso Penna
Brasil
State Department
Rio de Janeiro
Triksters
Brazillan Congress
Messange
Nilex Pecanba
Militia Company for City of Laramie Forming
Col Sutzer has arranged preliminary steps for a Laramie militia company with forty three men enlisted and within reach of muster. A $600 annual allowance per company for armory and equipment is noted, making the move financially feasible for Laramie though muster is not yet assured. Col Stitenfold predicts the company may be mustered soon.
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Sutzer
Laramie
Col. Stitenfold
Albany County Institute Work Focuses on Teaching Methods
A rural Albany County Institute session emphasized accurate arithmetic and the need to tailor schooling to each boy's development. Dr Hall urged preventing errors, while Dr Merlen discussed school management from the child's perspective, stressing teachers guide rather than impose.
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Jubel
Weber
Nagel
Wichmann
Hall
N. BK. A
Grm
Montgomery Ward
Albany County
Merlen
Morice
Gotting
Coma
Chicago special comes and goes in Laramie visit
Chicago Association of Commerce officers and members arrived in Laramie on No. 4 at 5 10 pm meeting about 200 citizens. The elegant train toured the city in fifteen minutes autos filled with locals, praising Laramie hospitality while reporters from Chicago prepared a daily “Daily Grind” aboard.
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Chicago Association of Commerce
Laramie
The
Association and Citizens of Chicago
H. A. Wheeler
Edward Clifford
Hugo Hartmann
Frederick Hud- Inger
PW. Carson
B. M. Deapres
G. J. Dowling
Hugo du Zrock
Roswell Field
J. ©. Harding
J. M. Hart
T. J. Hulbert
G. N. Kimball
P. H. Kinsley
R. H. Little
L. Macomben
J. P
F. Stone
E. J. Stranaky
Witliama
Kay Wood
Thornburg
University
Grand Avenue
University Experiment Farm
Rogers
Frank W. Carson
Chicago Tribune
Roawell Field
Chicago Examiner
P. J. Kinney
Ie Associated Prow
BR. H. Little
Record Herald
Daily Grind
Carson
Tribuna
Howard
Bill Nye
Rawling
Farmer Judge Goes to the Pen
Former judge Abner Smith faces imminent imprisonment for bank wrecking after spending hours in Chicago parks and visiting scenes he may not see again. Sheriff Stratsholm to take charge at midnight when reprieve ends.
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Chicago
Abner Smith
Stratsholm
Perjury Trial in Cheyenne Hinted as June Term Opens
Wyoming district court opens with Pete Dickerson facing perjury charges and a probable defense demurrer. In Carbon county a dispute over who bears responsibility for convict Dan Ben yan, now insane, hinges on residency and county of record. Baggs suffers partial townsite washout from Snake River flood while Saratoga faces high water threats but dike holds.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Dan Benyan
Carbon County
Sweetwater County
Benyan
Claia
Cheyenne
Wye
Pete Dickerson
Baggs
Snake River
Mena
Baratoga
North Platte River
Saratoga
Itte
Ford No 2 Captures Shawmut in Cross-Region Run
Jons Oakley piloted Ford No 2 to Medicine Bow in a cross-country contest, arriving around 1:80 yesterday after a 0:50 start. Pott led Ford No 2 west from Hal Point with a stop at Hanna, while Ford No 1, driven by a Cheyenne man, reached Medicine Bow by last night. The Shawmut beat Ford No 3 by about two hours, and all three cars were closely spaced in the final leg toward Laramie.
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Jons Oakley
Medicine Bow
Hal Point
Pott
Hanna
Patts
Green River
Laramit
Medicine Row
Quirley
Ford No. 2
Hanne
Ford Nagaling
Port Bioole
Tdi
Ford
Jay Chu
Bmwa
Hiner Lewejey
Jlo Mawtiie
Arnie
Laramie
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