Krauthoff and Dawes Testify in Packers Immunity Case
Chicago Feb 1 Louis C Krauthoff returned to the stand as the Packers immunity case resumed. Charles G Dawes, former U S currency controller, testified about introducing Garfield to Krauthoff and about co operation with the Packers and the department of justice. McRoberts, treasurer of Ar u r & Co, also testified regarding the interview at a club.
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Chicago
Louis C. Krauthoff
Miller
Packers
Charles G. Dawes
Garfield
Krauthoff
Ira
Krauthart
McRoberts
Ee Garfield
Wieland
Department of Justice
Eld
Suboo
Ewes
Kramthoff
Irene
Snuel McRoberts
Ar‘eur & Co
Rockefeller Hidden Abroad Sparks Speculation
The report notes William Rockefeller, likely abroad, with rumors of travels to France and the South. It cites poker of movement around New York and Lakewood, with talk of a planned sail and lack of confirmation about his exact whereabouts or schedule.
New Jersey and Pa. legislative actions reported
The record notes a New Jersey Senate joint resolution directing the attorney general to sue Standard Oil over monopoly laws and interstate commerce grounds, while in Harrisburg Pennsylvania Governor Parker approves a sweeping joint resolution for an inquiry into insurance fee practices and a banking department probe by a joint legislative committee.
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Trenton
N. J
Standard Oil Company
Wew
Jersey
White
Corporans
Sete Durnoce
Elkins
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Perker
Banking Department
Alba Puna Xs Sbr
State Banking Department
Oe Ig
Senate
Tomor
Stockgrowers Joint Convention Opens In Colorado
At the eleventh annual gathering in Colorado the Stockgrowers Association meets to push federal legislation aimed at uniting western interests. Delegates discuss reuniting efforts and the drive for reforms as the convention begins amid calls for strong agricultural policy.
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Minok
Colo
Eanuch
West
Messiol
Denmark Names Frederick VIII King in Copenhagen
Frederick VIII proclaimed King of Denmark in Amalienborg square after King Christian IX’s death. The new monarch pledges to uphold the constitution and nation’s rights, with mourning in place for thirty weeks. Queen Louisa described as tall and wealthy, a united couple with eight children.
Socialism Smiles at Delay in Rate Fight
The Hepburn railroad rate bill ignites a heated move in Congress as Townsend of Michigan backs the measure, warns delay harms progress, and cites Roosevelt’s leadership. Townsend Adamson of Georgia lauds Roosevelt and notes the bill echoes Democratic ideals with Republican backing.
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Roosevelt
Townsend Adamson
Georgia
Speeding to wife's bier after murder of wife by former servant
C A Canfield of Los Angeles rushed to El Paso to mourn his wife killed by a former servant. He traveled with his two daughters in a private car, then hired a special train to speed home. The journey averaged about fifty five miles per hour, aiming to complete the return in under twenty hours.
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C. A. Canfield
el Paso
Tex
C. A.canfield
Los Angeles
Ihis
Mexico
Siao
Burglars Loot Puck Editor's Staten Island Home
Burglars entered the home of Joseph Keppler editor and proprietor of Puck in Staten Island early today. They stole about $1,000 in valuables and left a note saying we appreciate a good joke, but we think the joke is on you this time.
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New York
Joseph Keppler
Puck
Staten Island
President Orders Interstate Commerce to Investigate Rail Combines
President Roosevelt asks the Interstate Commerce Commission for a report on alleged combinations among major railroads including the Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio in possible anti trust violations. Knapp convenes colleagues. data from railroad annual reports may illuminate the issue, though some details are normally confidential.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Chesapeake and Ohio
Knapp
House
Commission
Railroads
Denver report links arson to double murder and assault
A Las Vegas New Mexico dispatch reports Sheriff Romero recovered facts suggesting the burning of Benito Sanches home in Trementina was an attempt to cover a brutal crime. Two women including Mrs. Sanches and a schoolteacher were likely assaulted and murdered, with two drunk men at the scene and one fleeing.
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Denver
Colo
Las Vegas
N. M
Romero
Trementina
Benito Sanches
Havin
Heir hunt claims Astor fortune heirs in Pittsburg
Abner Emery of Lewiston Oklahoma visits Pittsburg declaring intent to claim 180 million dollars as half of the Astor fortune. He alleges John Emery, a Astor partner, left a will to heirs not found for 75 years and that Emery has identified 480 potential heirs.
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Abner Emery
Astor
Pittsburg
Lewiston
Okla
John Emery
John Jacob Astor
Astoria
Wash
Hill warns on U S spending and world trade balance
James J. Hill, returning from the West, compares the nation to a rich boy living on inherited fortune and urges restraint in spending. He notes Japan’s surging exports, Britain’s unemployment, and warns against overproduction while denying Burlington purchases.
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New York
James J. Hill
West
Hill
Japan
Great Britain
Britain
Burlington
Chicago Terminal and Transfer Railroad
Harriman
Pacific Coast Company
Hee-Haw Brigade Out as Young Tory Swells Swell
London reports the decline of the Hee-Haw Brigade of young Tories as the new British House of Commons leans toward professionals and workers. Seating limits strain the chamber with about 670 members and only 250 seats per side.
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House of Commons
London
Hee-Haw
Independent Labor
Trains collide near Columbia Falls. three dead
Westbound Great Northern Oriental Limited and eastbound No 2 collided head on on a straight track a mile west of Columbia Falls Montana. Two firemen and one express messenger died. Engineer and conductor among the injured. No passengers hurt.
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St. Paul
Minn
Great Northern Oriental Limited
Columbia Falls
Mont
Harison
Langley
Wiis Bacher
Bardin
Thierwechter
Quinn
Arnold
Galesburg
Ill
Santa Fe
Laura
Here
Peoria
Rock Island
Burlington
Denmark's aged king dies at 88 after 43 years on throne
King Christian IX of Denmark died quietly at 3:30 p m surrounded by the crown prince and princess and their children and the dowager empress of Russia News credits him as father in law to Europe and notes his role in Schleswig Holstein. Born April 8 1818 he became king November 15 1863 and led Denmark through war with Russia and Austria before renouncing claims. The royal family and Europe enter mourning with many monarchs related to him.
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Frederick
Greece
Norway
Eldom
Riksdag
Copenhagen University
Free Masons of
Louisa
Europe
Desiree Clary
Bonaparte
Marshal Bernadotte
Sweden
Netherlands
Prince Charles
Schaumburg-Lippe
Hungary
Copenhagen
Christian EX
Russia
Christian
Christian IX
Schleswig
Frederick VII
Holstein
Austria
Alexandria
England
Empress
George
Thyra
Duchess of Cumberland
Prince Waldemar
London
Alexandra
Windsor
Three Killed in Wreck Near Edelstein Illinois
A head on collision between a passenger and freight train on the Santa Fe near Edelstein Illinois killed three men and fatally injured another. The eastbound express crashed into the westbound freight on a steep grade. express messenger Mockler was critically injured.
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Peoria
Edelstein
James Shea
Chicago
Goggins
Collide in Fog Injures Big Four Rail Workers
In dense fog near Nabb Indiana a head on collision between passenger trains on the Big Four line injures three employees and leaves several passengers shaken up.
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Louisville
Big Four Railroad
Nabb
Ind
Grand Jury Steps In Libel Case In New York
James W. Osborne, counsel for Norman Hapgood, filed John Doe subpoenas for a dozen witnesses in the Cr iminal Libel trial of Hapgood. A police magistrate issued the subpoenas and Osborne plans to work with District Attorney Jerome on procedures based on Town Topics case evidence. Witnesses to be summoned before the grand jury.
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New York
James W. Osborne
Norman Hapgood
Coller’s Weekly
John Doe
Osborne
Jerome
Balfour Back Again for City of London Seat
At a City of London Conservative Association meeting A G Gibbs resignation from Parliament was accepted and Arthur J Balfour was approved as the candidate for the constituency.
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London
Conservative Association of
City of London
A. G. Gibbs
Arthur J. Balfour
Leaders Sent to Jail in Chicago Typographical Case
President Edwin Wright of Typographical union No. 16 was fined 109 and sentenced to 30 days in jail for contempt of court. Edward Bessette, a union member, was fined 560 and sentenced to 30 days. The union faced a 1000 fine for violating an injunction shielding printing establishments from union interference. The judge condemned defiance of the order and upheld court authority. An affidavit opposing violence during the strike was allowed into the record after objections.
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Chicago
Edwin ®. Wright
Typographical Union No. 16
Holden
Superior Court
Edward Bessette
Chi ‘Cago Typothetae
Supper Court
Typothetae
Dunne Signals Hope for Chicago Streetcar Takeover
Mayor Dunne announced he signed the $75,000,000 municipal ownership ordinance while ill, aiming to privatize no later than ten days post passage. He expects legal challenges under Mueller law and vows any defects will be fixed to ensure the reform proceeds.
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Chicago
Pasge
Dunne
Murdered by former coachman shocks Grand Island family
Mrs Canfield, daughter of Mr and Mrs O A Wescott of Grand Island Nebraska, was killed Saturday in Los Angeles by Morrison Buck a former coachman who demanded money and, on refusal, shot her. The Canfields had moved to Mexico with relatives before the tragedy and await Mr Canfield and their children’s return.
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Grand Island
Neb
Canfield
Los Angeles
Jake
Mr. Doheney
Standard Oil orders cut mid-continent oil output
Bartlesville Oklahoma January 31 orders ordered by Standard Oil to reduce mid-continent oil purchases to one third of output due to Missouri antitrust action led by Attorney General Hadley. About 50,000 barrels daily produced as operators plan to press Standard agents in Kansas City or appeal to Hadley. Reduction disrupts market and risks suspending activity if enforced.
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Bartlesville
I. T
Standard’ Oi
Mid-Continent
Standard Oil Company
Hadley
Missouri
Standard Company
Kansas City
J. Hadley
Tranny Sporting Ofl
Standard
Standardpany
House Statehood Bill Favored by Senate Committee
Washington Jan 29 The house statehood bill was favorably reported to the Senate by Beveridge chairman of the territories committee Patterson from the territories committee gave notice of a minority report On today’s meeting the house authorized elections committee No 1 to take testimony on the charge that Anthony Michalek elected to Congress from Illinois is not a citizen of the United States It also passed three bills extending the time for constructing bridges
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Washington
Senate
Beveridge
Committee On Territories
Patterson
House
Elections Committee
Anthony Michalek
Congress
Illinois
United States
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Mr. Rockefeller
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Hepburn
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Funny Paper
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Hee-Haw Brigade
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