How Trust Raised Prices in Steel Industry
New York special describes government testimony on price trends after the formation of the United States Steel Corporation. Witness A L Findley, editor, testifies that prices rose once wire pools formed in 1898 and again after the steel trust was created, with fluctuations but no return to pre trust levels.
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New York
United Sates Steel Corporation
Tenry
J. M. Dickinson
United States Steel Corporation
Findley
Bee Steel Corporation
Inquiry Into Judge Archbald Continues In Washington
Special House Judiciary Committee resumes inquiry into misconduct charges against Judge Kd. W. Archbald of the Commerce Court. Ronard J. Williams testifies about transactions related to Erie Railroad and a Venezuelan timber venture. The panel will also probe a culm tanks deal with Mehich Valley Railroad and other papers Taft directed to be examined. Williams to be questioned further after direct examination.
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Washington, D. C
Kd. W. Archbald
Commerce Court
House Judiciary Committee
Ronard J. Williams
Scranton
Archbald
Aerm Bank
Erie Railroad
Arch- Ball
Pnavity
Mehich Valley Railroad
House Committee
Taft
Williams
Archdale
Worthington
More Terrible toliethers and Noahs Liniment
A fragment claims everyday accidents to children are worsened by lesser remedies. Noahs Liniment is presented as stopping bleeding reducing pain and preventing blood poisoning while healing wounds. It is described as antiseptic.
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Noah
Taft Campaign Struggles Prompt Alarm Over Ohio and Maryland
Washington reports a dampened Taft camp alarmed by Maryland’s loss and Roosevelt’s rising influence among Southern delegates. Officials fear Ohio loss would be a crushing blow, shifting mood at Taft headquarters toward caution as Chicago convention nears.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Taft
Mr. Taft
Maryland
Senate
Tat
Ananias Club
Dixon
Roosevelt
Capitol
Chicago
Ohio
Buckeye
Hinek
Republican Committee Plans Delegates Split At Chicago
The Republican National Committee, meeting ahead of the national convention, weighs seating all delegations with half votes each to avert choosing between Taft and Roosevelt. Current figures suggest Roosevelt would gain, Taft lose, complicating nomination dynamics and prompting talks of replacing Taft with another candidate.
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New York
Republican National Committee
Taft
Roosevelt
Chicago
Mr. Taft
Penrose, Root, Crane & Smoot
Twaten
Brandt Ordered Back to Prison by Appellate Division
New York. Special Foulke E. Brandt, long employed by Mortimer J. L. Schimis, is ordered to return to Dannemora prison to complete thirty years of service. The First District Appellate Division reversed Justice Getird, who granted a writ of habeas corpus releasing Brandt from prison.
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New York
Foulke E. Brandt
Mortimer JL. Schimis
Dannemora
Appellate Division
First District
Get
Ird
Austal
Brandt
Justices Rule Writ Invalid in Dannemora Prison Case
Justices Ingraham and Miller issue the court opinion holding Justice Gerard erred in granting the process. The writ is dismissed and the prisoner is remanded to the custody of warden Harry M. Kaiser at Dannemora Prison.
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Ingraham
Miller
Gerard
Harry M. Kaiser
Dannemora
Governor Mann Proposes Six Year Term Ex Presidents in Senate
Richmond Va special Governor Mann replies to a New York World telegram on amending the Constitution to limit the presidency to six years and prevent re election The governor suggests ex presidents become lifetime U S senators and barred from other public office He argues only two or three ex presidents could serve at once but would exert a conservative influence.
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Richmond
Mann
New York World
United States Senate
New York
Wm. Hodges Mann
Taft
the World
Thave Long
Senate
Cousin Claims Titanic Waifs Disappeared in New York
In New York Miss Margaret Hays reports two Titanic waifs, under guardianship by a cousin, disappeared from 304 West Midty-third Street. A Frenchwoman allegedly took them. Superintendent Walsh verified identity and guardianship while suppressing names. The children were identified as Mrs Navratil’s son and are expected to reunite with their mother before Oceanic arrives.
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New York
tlLolo
Ionon
Margaret Hays
Rank K
Walsh
Oceanic
Tam
France
Mme. Navratil
Nice
Louis M. Troffman
Not Sane Man Richeson Faces Death Plea in Boston
Boston mass special clarence v t richeson is deemed not sane by alienist dr isador h coriat after a secret exam. governor fossil will hear plea for commutation as reports from drs coriat lane vernon briggs suggest not sane status. richeson is condemned for the murder of avis linnell with execution set for the week beginning may 19.
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Boston
Mass
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Isador H. Corlat
Executive Council
Foss
Richeson
Edward Bb. Lane
Coriat
L. Vernon Briges
Corlat
Richeeon
Avis Linnell
SISTER OF DEAD ON STAND IN HILLSVILLE COURT
In Wytheville special report jurors hear first woman witness Mrs David Ayers sister in law of Betty Ayers who died in the court room shooting. Floyd Allen and Claude and Friel Allen face cross examination as defense weighs whether to put Floyd on the stand while prosecutors plan sharp questions on hostility to Judge Massie. Deputy Sheriff Burnett and others are questioned about their roles and attire.
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Wytheville
Floyd Allen
Willis
Claude
Friel Allen
Massie
David Ayers
Hetty Ayers
Betty
Mia. Ayers
Betty Ware
Betty Ayers
Goad
W Ho
Justion
Avera
Tle
Draper
Alkew
Ayers
Tillisville
T. J. Burnett
Sidna Allen
Allen
Bob Blankenship
Hall
Delton
Dalton
Allens
Flairston
Nntion
Dave Ayers
Burnett
Sidna Edwards
J. B. Marshall
Commonwealth
Foster
Webb
Marshall
Steve Gardner
Hillsville
Gardner
Floyd
Walter Tipton
Hillaville
Victor Allen
Tipton
Claude and
Friel Allen S
Sawyer
M. W. Edwards
Jack
Masers
Jack Allen
Pro“Aves
Sudge Massie
Mr. Tipton
Carroll
Samuels
Samueda
Jack Allien
Floyd Allen trial witnesses yield little for defense
Wytheville report notes witnesses offered sparse, inconclusive testimony while defense seeks lines of inquiry. Judge Massie warned of militia use over whispered tampering as Floyd and Jack Allen faced questions and a jail knife exchange highlighted courtroom tensions. The Pittsylvania Tribune remarks on spring fashions.
WILL CONFERENCE ELECT NEGRO BISHOP
In Minneapolis special sessions of the Methodist Episcopal Church debated electing a negro bishop. About 100 black delegates caucused daily seeking a bishop with full powers, not just a traveling one. A special committee recommended against appointing a black bishop, citing risks to white conference leadership and potential obstacles to church amalgamation with the Methodist Church South.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Methodist Episcop
Methodist Church
South
General SaleSupports Pepper Bill Against Army Amendments
Adjutant General William W. Sale and state officers work to pass the Pepper bill in Congress while opposing amendments aiding regular army officers. The aim is to prevent seniority grants that would favor federal officers over state militia. Sale, with other state officers, urges Congress to enact the bill as initially offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
William W. Sale
General Sale
General Se
Congress
Fez in peril as Moroccan revolt nears Paris
Special dispatch reports an imminent attack on Fez by rebellious tribes near the Moroccan capital. The Zemura tribesmen are in open revolt as sheiks and priests incite nightly armaments, signaling danger. General Lyatay, the French commander, is urged to seek terms though success seems unlikely.
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Paris
Pex
Lyatay
Squadron Seizes Turkish City in Crete Archipelago
Italian forces resumed active operations in the Aegean. An Italian squadron landed on Scarpanto, capturing the Turkish garrison and raising the flag over public buildings. Another squadron seized Turkish sailing vessels used by Rhodes garrison evacuees. All captives to be sent to Southern Italy. Scarpanto lies near Rhodes with about 10,000 residents.
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Rome
Canea
Crete
Scarpanto
Rhodes
Italy
Jackson Statue Memorial Day Plan for Richmond Monument
The Stonewall Jackson Monument Corporation seeks to erect an equestrian statue of General Stonewall Jackson in Richmond. On May 10, 1912, Jackson’s Statue Memorial Day will invite teachers and scholars to contribute ten cents each to fund the monument honoring a military hero and Christian gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Stonewall Jackson
Stonewall Jackson Monument Corporation
Virginia
Thomas J
Stonewall) Jackson
Jackson
Capitol Square
Hia
Four Death Penalty Cases Set in Virginia
Four prisoners face electric chair in Virginia with single death row occupant Nixon from Norfolk facing May 17 execution and three others slated for June. Hird Jackson and Virginia Christian, a woman from Elizabeth City County, are among the condemned for robbery and murder respectively. Richard Riley from Northampton County awaits June 28. Virginia Christian would be the first woman executed in the state in 27 years.
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Rischmond
Virginia
Nixon
Norfolk County
Hird Jackson
Caroline County
Virginia Christian
Elizabeth City
Richard Riley
Northampton County
Barbara Miller
Notable Banquet Fragments Stir Mild Curiosity
Quotations describe a lavish banquet where champagne flowed freely and gold favors were displayed. The judge notes the standout feature as an unlimited supply of butter alongside the extravagant decor. The dialogue hints at opulence and curiosity rather than a specific outcome.
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