U.S. Wins Merger Case Against Northern Securities
The United States appeals court in St. Paul enjoined Northern Securities Company from voting stock of Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads, ordered disgorgement of certain transfers, and allowed return of stock to original holders. The decision cites a Sherman Act restraint of trade and signals an appeal to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
United States
Northern Securities Company
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Securities Company
Securitiéa ‘Company
Securities
Burlington, Northern Pacific
Congress
New Jersey
United States Supreme Court
Washington
J. J. Hill
Northern Securities
New York
St. Paul
Northern Pecounmees
Northern Securities Case and Antitrust Drive in Rail Mergers
The article reviews the Northern Securities Trust case as a pivotal antitrust clash shaping government action against rail consolidations. It notes Morgan and Hill forming the group, control over Great Northern and Northern Pacific, and Burlington ties, with state and federal actions, hearings, and anticipated Supreme Court review.
ICC probes grain rate lines affecting major railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission named Northwestern, Burlington, Great Western, St. Paul, Wabash and Rock Island as respondents in proceedings challenging their local grain rates. The commission ordered answers due by May 1.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
The
Northwestern
Burlington, Great Western
St. Paul, Wabash and
Rock Island Railways
Teachers to Meet in Yankton for State Association
The Southeastern South Dakota Teachers' association holds its annual session in Yankton April 17 and 18. Delegates from across the region will attend as committees guide visitors to headquarters at the Central building and sessions unfold at the Congregational church and Central building. The event includes an outward-bound fare concession and notable program speakers from Springfield, Mitchell, Parker, and Aberdeen.
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Yankton
S. D
Southeastern
South Dakota
Teachers’ Association
Congregational Church
Association
J. R. Byers
Parker
C. W. Martindale
Yankon
Miss Price
Hartford
C. G. Lawrence
Canton
L. C. Flanegin
Alexandria
A. C. Leonard
B. G. Mattson
E. B. Cushing
G. W. Repbert
Beresford
M. Calderwood
Sch
Sada Shires
Marie Ohlman
W. Nash
B. J. Quigley
Mitchell
John Munroe
J. &. Frazee
Springfield State Normal
Priday
Springfield Normal Quartet
Rena Bell Alferman
Springfield
Mayme E. Scobey
K. Koehler
Aberdeen State
Noral Music
Springfiield Normal
Yakton
Society Hall
Central Building
Geo. E. Clark
Gold Corwin
B. C. Gairuth
Flora Bridges
G. E. Muller
Alcester
W. Des. Vries
Lennox
H. E. French
Elk Point
Lillie
Cooper
Nellie Stark
Tyndall
Mary Wilde
Harmon
Running Water
Ajtan
Harris
Scotland
Frances Mallony
Chas. Lugg
Parkston
F. P. Baunders
H. A. Astrud
Sioux Alls
J. B. Clendennin
North High School
Rachel M. French
Esther M. Lowry
Garretson
Fiora B. Shufelt
H. F. Volkmann
Lesterville
Edith Sedgwick
Acreage estimates predict sizable gains for corn flax and small grains
In Huron South Dakota on April 14 estimates from W H Smith traveling auditor for Van Dusen Elevator Co say corn acreage will match last year with a possible rise flax will exceed by at least 15 percent wheat up about 5 percent oats up correspondingly barley at least 10 percent higher Seeding is underway and season is ten days late soil good except wet spots farm help in demand at good prices
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Soli
Huron
W. H. Smith
van Dusen Elevator Company
Western Stock Growers Meet In Rapid City
Rapid City prepares to host the Western South Dakota Stock Growers association with elaborate entertainments including a daily balloon ascension. Sturgis may push to secure the next session, as visitors are expected and accommodations prepared. The Modern Brotherhood of America picnic will bring 10 000 members to Sioux Falls on June 30 with past attendances ranging from 8 000 to 15 000.
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Rapid City
South Dakota
S. D
Emerick
South Dakota Stock Growers’ ‘Association
Sturgis
Western South Dakota Stock Growers’ Association
Modern Brotherhood of America
Sioux Falls
5. D
Brotherhood of America
Modern Brotherhood
Mason City
Mankato
Minn
Brotherhood
Short Term of Court Records Eighth Term in Canton
Four cases disposed of and only two tried mark the shortest district court term in the county history. The Moen land dispute from Norway township ended in a settlement giving Johanna Bertena Johnsdatter Moen, now Mrs. Andrew Tvedt, undisputed ownership valued at about eight thousand dollars. Other items note cattle gains in Belle Fourche, new state game wardens appointed, and dates for the Sioux Falls college tournament moved to Champerlain.
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Canton
S. D
Moen Wiil
Norway Township
John K. Moen
Norway
John J. Moen
John K
Johanna Bertena Johnsdatter Moen
Moon
Supreme Court
Johanna Moen
Agether
Andrew Tvedt
American Naval Officer Helps Avert Canton Rebellion Flight
Commander F J Drake of the Monterey and allied foreign gunboats and a German tug thwarted a planned January Canton attack on the viceroy and officials. 4,000 troops guarded the viceroy area, arrests and seizures followed, and confidence rose as foreign forces prepared to land if needed.
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Washington
China
Kwon Tung
Canton River
F. J. Drake
United States
Monterey
Sandpiper
Britomart
Avalanche
State
Navy
Hung Chun Fuk
Wai Chow
Shameen Island
Yamens
Yamen
Fong Chun
Fates
Shameen
Drake
State Department
Canton
Kwang Si
Dowager Empress Repeals Stamp Tax Plan
In Pekin on April 15 the dowager empress repealed a comprehensive stamp taxation scheme that Yuan Shi Kai planned to inaugurate in Chili province. Officials cite poverty as the reason, though rivals are believed to have procured the edict to cripple Yuan's reform program.
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Pekin
Yuan Shi Kai
Chili
Yuan
Italian Agrarian Congress Opens in Rome With 1300 Delegates
In Rome the International Agricultural congress opened before the king and queen with about 1300 delegates. American officials Salomon and Alvers were not yet arrived. Marquis di Capelli condemned ultra protectionism and predicted shifts as populations grow toward European norms.
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United States
Rome
International Agricultural Congress
Daniel E. Salmon
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Henry E. Alvers
Department of Agriculture
Marquis di Capelli
Congress
Loubet En Tour Arrives in Marseille En Route to Algeria
French President Loubet arrives in Marseille from Paris on his journey to Algeria. A large civilian and military welcome greets him with a 309000-strong crowd. A minor clash between socialist agitators and army supporters leaves six injured. The day includes several brief speeches asserting republican values.
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Marseilles
Algeria
Loubet
Paris
President Out of Touch With World
Fragmentary note reports no word from the president yesterday. The park gathering observed no communication from officials amid confused signals and missing updates.
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T& Moon
Prs
Scuther
Cee
Day of Accidents Across Several States Reported
A string of rail and mine accidents April 15 left several injured and dead. In Mansfield Ohio a Baltimore and Ohio wreck at a crossing damaged cars and injured Mrs H S Straley and others. A Pittsburgh trolley car collision injured sixteen passengers, with two seriously hurt. A mine explosion in Carbon Indian Territory killed five and burned two. A Galesburg Indiana wreck killed Engineer McGlinzey and left John Norris missing. In North Carolina a Southern Railway fast mail derailed near Lexington, killing the engineer and fireman.
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Mansfield
Baltimore Ohio Railroad
Pilt’ Crossing
Ely
H. 8
Straley
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Railway Company
Fleet Street
Rankinborough
Ca Ye Powers
Turtle Creek
Jane Morton
Traction Company
South McAllister
The
Kansas and Texas Coal Company
Carbon
I. T
Floyd Oder
George Teek
Frank McMullin
Jerry Kinkaid
O. W. Fields
Robert McCrang
Ben Hamilton
McMullin
Galesburg
Ind
Lynn
Opheim
Burlington Road
McGlinzey
John Norris
Monmouth
Charlotte
N. C
Southeran Railway
Lexington
Lightning Calculator Dead in Trenton
William Vallance, famed lightning calculator who could solve any sum instantly, died in Trenton on April 13 at age 30. Death attributed to severe mental strain from work with figures.
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Trenton
Wm. Vallance
Markets Report From Siou x City and Midwest Livestock
Sioux City stock yards report mixed hogs steady to top at 7.25 in early bids with light and heavy classes quoted. Cattle range includes fat cows 2.50 to 4.50, stockers 3.00 to 4.60, and butcher steers 4.00 to 5.25. Chicago and South Omaha show hogs softening but beef steady. lambs and sheep at varied prices across regions. Kansas City notes higher cattle and weaker hogs with ranges for natives, cows, calves, and Texans.
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Sioux City
Chicago
South Omaha
Kansas City
Grain and Provisions Market Report Chicago and Minneapolis
Chicago and Minneapolis grain quotes list cash prices for wheat corn oats rye and barley with ranges for milling and feed grades. Provisions cover pork lard ribs dry salted shoulders and butter eggs cheese with current market levels and basis for high wines whisky.
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Chicago
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Circuit Court of Appeals For
Eighth Circuit
Colt
Pierpont Morgan
Southern Securities Company
Southern
Morgan
United States Securities Company
Hill and
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Northern
A Pacific
Thes Company
Sargo Unger
Burlington
Nathan Ngese Twe
Minnesota
Griggs
St. Louis
Hill
Harriman
General Knox
Iowa
Nebraska
Cummins
Southern South Dakota Association
Kappa Pi Phi
Dakota University
Roosevelt
Silsby
Kappas
Kappa Fraternity
Loeb
Housevelt
Ikisppa
Chapel Hall
Western Stock Growers
Belle Fourche
Northwestern Association
Pierre
Herried
Aurora
E. P. Andrews
Plankinton
Seadle
W. Bently
Brookings
W. L. McCoy
Lrookings
Campbell
E. B. Jackson
Mourid City
Charles Mix
C. M. Lokken
Lake Andes
Clark
Allen J. Whelph
Bradley
W. B. Dodson
Day
Joan R. Taylor
Webster
Deuel
H. Fl
S. C
Loubet EN Tour
Grain Markets
Minneapolis
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