Oil Case Dismissal Over $30 Million Penalties In Indiana
Judge McCall ruled the government failed to prove the Indiana Standard Oil Company breached the Elkins act via freight rate con cessions. The trial concluded with a not guilty verdict after evidence showed shipments from Whiting Indiana to Grand Junction Tennessee used a 18 cent rate on file with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The oil firm’s counsel said we won because we were innocent.
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Jackson,Tenn
Sohn
EH. McCall
United States Circuit
Filis
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
United States
Elkins
McCall
Kentucky
Whiting
Ind
Grand Junction
Tenn
Grant Junction
Kentucky Corporation
MecCall
Kentucky Company
Indiana Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
McCall Saye
Oil Company
R. W. Stewart
W. S. Gregg
Miss Hutchings Resigns for Oklahoma City Vaudeville Tour
Miss Hutchings resigns from Nelson theater and will join the Dial and Arm strong vaudeville troupe in Oklahoma City. She is a noted cornetist who has been with the company for four seasons as the troupe tours the western states.
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Vivian Jutchings
Nelson Theater
Oklahoma City
Dial and Armstrong
Miss Hutchings
Banquet for Physicians in Cass County Meeting
Cass County Medical Association held an interesting session in their Broadway rooms last night. Attended by Drs. ASC Kimberlin and A B Graham of palgnapolba who gave action to the gathering.
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Cass County. Medical , Association
Broadway
Secret Service Foils Mexican Revolution Plot Aboard
Federal agents in San Antonio report a months long inquiry into a Mexican revolution plot centered abroad in the United States and Europe. The movement has access to funds and arms, with no overt acts yet. arms shipments remain under surveillance and would be seized if crossing the border.
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Associated ‘Press
San Antonio
Tex
Federal Secret Service
Revolutionary Movement
United States
Europe
Washington
Newspapers Charge U S Is Trying For Control
A bitter attack claims the United States seeks to control Ireland’s home rule question and push for House of Lords elective reforms. The piece presents a propagandist view linking American influence to British constitutional changes.
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U. S
Ireland
House of Lords
America
Unionist rally targets Lords veto move and Irish Home Rule
London reports Arthur Balfour denounces the movement to abolish the Lords veto and push home rule while opposing tariff reform. He accuses Nationalists and Socialists of revoltion financed by American gold, calling for arbitration of Lords disputes and warning against party government. The Standard notes American funding behind the Home Rule push.
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London
House’ of Lords
Ireland
Arthur Balfour
Nottingham
Balfour
House of Lords
Standard
Redmond
Asquith
Parnell
Home Rule Party
England
Den of Robbers Raided as Police End Local Burglar Spree
Early yesterday morning officers raided the Riley home on Taylor street near the Wabasha depot. They found a den of burglars loot from at least two break ins and a stash of safe blowing paraphernalia including a pound of dynamite at fifty percent nitro glycerine. One man, Scrapper Pryor, a local laborer, was arrested in bed in the house.
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Riley
Taylor Street
Wabasha
Pryor
Olor
Aviator Ralph Johnstone Dies In 500 Foot Air Crash
Associated Press report from Denver details the death of Ralph Johnstone, holder of the world altitude record, during a high altitude spiral at Overland Park aviation field. The crash follows a failed wing spar during a 800 foot ascent and a plunge that ended with immediate death. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene, with spectators rushing the wreckage and a crowd taking souvenirs as rescue attempts arrived.
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Denver
Colo
Ralph Johnstone
Overland Park ‘Aviation Field
Belmont Park
Johnstone
Hoxsey
Brookins
Wright Tells Widow in Wake of Fatal Flight
New York on November 17 Wilbur Wright delivered the news of Johnstone’s death to his widow. He described her as prostrate and refused to offer public statements. Wright sought a firsthand aviator account to explain the crash noting the left plane may have collapsed and questioning aircraft repair and the influence of Denver altitude.
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New York
Johnstone
Wilbur Wright
Wright
Associated Press
Denver
Brookins
Hoxsey
World altitude record by Ralph Johnstone at Belmont Park
Ralph Johnstone, a five month altituder, pushed through cold and winds to set a new world altitude record at Belmont Park during the international aviation meet. He surpassed American marks held by Walter Brookins and J Armstrong Drexel, culminating in a final 9,172 feet and earning $5,000 in cash. His rival and teammate Arch Hoxsey provided spirited competition as the meet closed.
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New York
Ralph Johnstone
Arch ‘Hoxsey
Belmont Park
Simset
Hoxsey
Johnstone
Walter Brookins
Wright Ibeam
J. Armstrong
Drexel
Local Boy Randal Fisher Reported Severely Injured
A city message at 1 30 am announced the probable fatal injury to Randal Fisher of this city now in Laporte. Fisher a steam fitter was in Holy Family hospital Laporte under Dr Osborn. It is thought he was scalded and details of the incident were unavailable.
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Randal Fisher
Fire in Indianapolis Causes $75,000 Damage
A large blaze in Indianapolis results in estimated $75,000 in damage. Fire crews battle flames for hours, with no immediate reports of injuries. Officials investigate the cause as neighboring blocks evacuate briefly.
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Indianapolis
Mob Attacks Strikebreaker in New York Taxi Row
A large mob aligned with striking taxi cab drivers attacked a strikebreaker in New York. A bottle of carbolic acid was thrown at a policeman guiding the man home, burning his foot and arm. The officer fired into the air to disperse the crowd as both man and officer suffered injuries from flying bottles and stones.
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Associated Press
New York
Electrical workers dispute to be settled at St. Louis meeting
In St. Louis on November 17, the American Federation of Labor faces a split over electrical workers with 12,000 regulars backing the federation and 27,000 socialists seeking recognition supported by the United Mine Workers. Jobe Harriman urged aid for Los Angeles unions amid the Times explosion case. A committee will report next week on aiding Los Angeles trades unions.
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St. Louis
Electrical Workers’ Union
American Federation ‘of Labor
Federation
United Mine Workers
Jobe’ Harriman
Los Angeles
Huntingtons
California
Los Angeles Times
Harriman
Cal
American Federation of Labor
Anton Johanson
Olaf Tvietmoe
California State and Building Trades Council
National Labor Organization
Victim of Fever Mary Neff Dies at Home
Six year old Mary Neff daughter of Charles W Neff of 1020 Linden Avenue died last night at the family residence after a battle with scarlet fever and diphtheria. The death occurred about midnight. She first had scarlet fever and later contracted diphtheria while partially recovered. Doctors used more than 75 000 units of antitoxin in treatment.
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Mary
Charles W. Neff
Linden Avenue
Taft Enthusiastic Over Canal Prospects On Isthmus
President Taft's fifth visit to the Isthmus reports near completion and calls for arranging management and maintenance. He notes progress since his last visit twenty two months ago and discusses the lock canal vs sea level plan, landslides at Culebra, and cost implications. Union grip threats and canal commission notes on pay raises are included as departure nears.
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Isthmus
Colon
Tate
Charleston
Montana
Congress
Gatum
Culebra
Taft
Canal Commission
Amé
Ston
United States
Berg
Dent
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Standard Oil ‘Company of Indiana
Toe
Texas
John Bull
den OF Robbers
Church
Astapova
Russia
Count Tolstoi
Antonius
St. Petersburg
Cyril
Tolstoi
Streppanthus
Crimea
Count Tcherikoff
the Times
Holy Synod
Stolypin
Tamboff
Gelzger-Tin
Labor Organization
Electrical Union
American Federation
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