Jury indicts coal men for price conspiracy amid shortages
A grand jury returned indictments against dozens of coal companies and individuals over alleged conspiracies to fix prices and restrain trade. The probe found the shortage tied to fuel supply issues rather than canal disruptions. Names include Wilmington Coal Co, Hrelette’s Creek Cordl Co, Chicago Wilmington and Vermilion Coal Co, and others across Indiana and Illinois. The case proceeds as authorities prepare further action.
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Cotengs
de BO
Althoneh
Phos Whleo
Ward
Lye
Exalana tion of Colonel Philips on union rights urged
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western mining chief Colonel L A Philips testified before the woul suake commission about union rights and bargaining. He said he favored employees organizing and objected to UMW officials negotiating for the men. He suggested third party arbitration and noted wage scales for inside and outside labor. His remarks were personal views, not official company policy.
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Philadelphia
Tin
L.A. Philips
Beratun
Dehagare, Lackawanna and Western * Railroad Company
Woul Suake Commission
Philips
Lavekawanna Company
Dibor
United Mine Workers
Delite Wire
Lackawanna & Western Company
Clark
Palins
Ross
New York
Delaware, Tackawana
Western Compy
Wis
Snl
J. M. Wainwright
Scranton
United Mine Workers Hold Convention in Indianapolis
The United Mine Workers convened in Indianapolis with John Mitchell presiding. Delegates debated union organization and discussed unpaid assessments from anthracite locals after a recent strike, as officials welcomed Mitchell at a city reception before addressing the assembly.
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Indianapolis
The
United Mine Workers
John Mitchell
Mitchel
Willy
Wilken
Delesale
Lewis Lo
Tevininshott
Lewis
Sideyt
Dliem
Wilson Rend
Croventhas
Lnst Snmimoer
Mianapolis
Tos
Fike
Mitchell
Yomllnean, Hall
Bookwriter
Bribe Offer Alleged in House Committee Hearing
A legislative committee discussed an alleged offer of $5,000 to influence a vote on a measure concerning the Toland Roach Company. Representative Montague Lesser claimed the bribe was aimed at securing support for government action. The committee appointed five members to investigate the bribe and related proceedings, with no clear authority from the company.
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Union
Montague Lesser
Dlue
Toma
Jevasler
Leon
Figues
Congress
Tothind
Lesster
Pheough
C Yareseen
Menton
Chairian Poss
Lao Ebay
Leasler
Willy
Tillman's Bullet Fatal In Columbia State Editor Shot
Columbia State editor Gonzales died after being shot by Lieutenant Governor Tilman last Thursday. Autopsy to determine cause noted, with family and staff present during medical efforts. News reached Captain Slush, county jailer, and Colonel's son as events unfolded. Additional items report Newark Ohio killings, Aguinaldo seeking loan for Philippine Garniers aid, and Ninth Field Artillery preparing to sail for the Philippines from San Francisco.
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WG. Gonzales
Columbia
James H. Tilman
Gonzalez
Slush
T- 15
Colonbs
Ninth Field Artillery
Lae
Fort Suert
Philippine Islands
E. H. Yule
San Francisco
Sheridan
Congress Passes Department of Commerce and Labor Bill
Washington January 19 House approved the substitute for the senate bill to create a department of commerce and labor by a vote of 137 to 40. All Republicans and 29 Democrats supported the bill as other business was postponed. The senate passed militia and diplomatic appropriations while the District of Columbia bill and Philippine measures moved forward.
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Washingtos
Tan
House
Senatenil
Department of Commercce
Labor
Washington
Bailey
Texas
ATL
Geome
New York
Pexas
Senate
District of Columbia
Warshington
Teveridge
Aig Wis
Gillery
Cochran
Death of Ahran S Hewitt in New York
Obituary notes the death of Ahran S Hewitt exancror of New York born in Laverstraw July 21 182u and educated at Cohn college. He formed Cooper & Hewitt with Peter Cooper and helped steer the Cooper Union board. Also mentions U.S. senators elected in Missouri ex-governor W J Stane and others, with various foreign affairs and maritime telegraph notes.
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New York
Toawitt
Exancror
Goa
Lundh
Ldewitt
Laverstraw
Cohn College
Cooper, San
Peter Cooper
Cooper & Teywirt
Hewitt
Iran
Busin
Cooper Union
Fle
Erse Chetek
United States
Tegixkilures
Mis Suri
W. J. Stane
South Dakota
A.sh Kitkrodse
Umindis
A. J. Wopkins
Mdina
Charles W. Wallbarks
Thomas C. Matt Commeetivnit
Orville I
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Sa Weener
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Chiro
Lori
Graaniaod
Layul
Brand Rapids & Nekoosths
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Vistow
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Cermty
Nekonasth
Nakada
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Lival
E0rhain, Pal Mh
Talis
Duluth
West
Asauua
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Chicago & Northwestern
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Station
Fhataiy
Taad
Ind Polis
Norshgen Michivat
L Appleton
Hk Wareau
Ob Pita
Grand
Delece
Jan Duaetbou
Walthue
Saais
Cartier
Agutt
Amy ES
Theo. Musiel
Munsiel
Fourth St
Central Ave
E. M. Rowan
Scheike’s
Jh, Jeter
A A. Pillsoney
J. H. Jeffers & Co
Wausau
Suys— Gatherisa
Ivers & Ae
Ureers James Music House
Iowa
R. H. Rapdall
Dunlap. Ts
Kodol
Angora
Kodot
Ty E. C. DeWitt & Co
Prestow
VOLL
Cataldorn
Mal Maners
Birichall
Prion
Congregman Lesslar
Mac Clurés Holland Bont Company
Tillman
Gooxalaw
Kitts Himmel
Newark
Oho
Joseph Slotthart
Aguinaldo
Axoimildo
Joan
Philippines
Bynopste
Nation- WU
Jacate
Ahran S. Hewitt
New York City
Posson
Ferbte Hestian
Berlin
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Cararig
Castro
Cape
England
Roosevelt
Edward
Dena
W. McCausland
Denver
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St. Joseph's Hospital
Mr. McCausland
Greensboro
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Jenry Moeldtke
Joller
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Adhuinn Wistginson
Germer Lahn
Rena
Tamara
Rock of Gibraltar
Marshfield Music CO
Central Avenue
Fuller & Hathaway
R. K. Sullivan
Horse Shoer
K.thompson
4Th St
4Th Street
Marshfield
John Schlegel
Tam
Joo
Main Street
Henry Icke
John Brackendori
R. H. Schroeder
Mansion House
H. E. McEachron Company
Central
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Iron Works
South Depot Street
P.O
Marshfield, Wis
P. S
Vedder
Chattel Mortgage
C. S. Vedder
WEW
Webster's International
Tts
Craborg
Tatlan
the International
Iuperivision
W.T. Harris
U. S
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G. & C. Merklam CO
Springfield
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