Record-setting Standard Oil dissolution case grows monumental
New York January 16 the government suit to dissolve the Standard Oil Company has nearly finished presenting evidence. Two to three rebuttal witnesses remain to be heard in Chicago next Tuesday. The case has produced twenty one printed volumes, with costs to the litigants near $500,000, and briefs will add about a million words. The record, including exhibits, totals over twenty million words. The full circuit court hearings begin in April before the United States court, with the case destined for the Supreme Court.
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Discussion On Postponed Washboetos Debate
A community meeting was postponed after a long session with heated exchanges. Officials and attendees urged further consideration before rescheduling as private talks continued into the night.
Notable Test of Brawn and Tragedies In New York
A chaotic report notes athletic tests with twenty six events as the American Gilders team and others compete for prizes. It also reports the death of Samuel Herin, a horseman injured previously, and the suicide of a dismayed councilman. A Washington D C woman, Miss Jones Tone, dies from poisoning after oysters at a restaurant.
Jury Cleares Thornton Jenkins Hains in Double Murder Trial
Flushing jury after twenty two hours and fifteen ballots finds Thornton Jenkins Hains not guilty as principal with brother Captain Peter C Hains Jr in the killing of William E Annis. Prosector comments note private vengeance overshadowing public justice amid shaky Haiti linked tale and prior acquittal of Ter on related charges.
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Peter C Hains, Jr
William E Annis
Theratan Hidus
Edward Wo Uannigan
Hiaitiotor Roads
Queens County
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Qatadis
Dybrin
Poe Centenary Marked by Nationwide Celebrations at UVA and Elsewhere
The centenary of Edgar Allan Poe’s birth is marked with multiple events across the east. At the University of Virginia a Poe room opens as a museum and a celebration begins with the Jefferson Literary Society program, later a chapel sermon, and talks on Poe’s literary influence.
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Edgar Allen Poe
University of Virginia
Boston
Jefferson Literary Society
W. A. Barr
Lynchburg
College Chapel
Poe
Denver Rio Grande collision kills ten in Colorado
A Denver and Rio Grande messenger train collided with a freight train near Fortrose last night. Ten people died and many were injured in the wreck.
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Phe jury in the case of Po OP lonmelart verdict
jurors returned a verdict on all counts in the Vouanabure bank robbery case. The defendant was found guilty of all charges and faces a prison term.
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Po OP Lonmelart
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Governor Hughes to go incognito at Krewe initiation
Syracuse January 16. Tonight Charles Evans Hughes under goes initiation into the Krewe of Ko Noon No, an adjunct of the state fair. Members refuse to reveal plans while hints of a higher heat and horned goat symbolism circulate.
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N. Y
Charles Evans Hughes
Empire State
Electric bitters touted as cure all for digestion sleep
An old testimonial claims Electric bitters restored a 70 year old woman's health after 20 years of stomach pain and insomnia. The ad asserts the remedy improves liver kidney function boosts strength and appetite and aids sleep. Distributed by D Knoefel's.
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Foul Breath Remedies Promoted by Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges
An advertisement extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a cure for foul breath caused by gases or digestive fluids. It claims charcoal absorbs toxins, neutralizes odors, and can purify air in a room. The copy urges readers to buy, try a trial package by mail, and lists address in Marshall, Michigan.
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Republican Leaders to Call for a Caucus in Illinois
Springfield Illinois January 16 Republican leaders expect a caucus of Republican legislators in both houses to discuss the senatorial question. It remains to be seen if the caucus will gather enough members to determine the outcome of the U S Senate race to replace Senator Albert J Hopkins. The caucus is expected Tuesday evening after the first ballot for senator.
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Orst
Chilean minister recalled over Tacna and Arica dispute
A Chilean minister was recalled amid a dispute over an offer to place a bronze memorial in Peru's mausoleum for 1879 war dead. Peru’s President La Leguia rejected the gesture citing unresolved Tacna and Arica terms, worsening tensions between Chile and Peru. A separate note mentions a wheat price drop in Chicago driven by southern hemisphere supplies.
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Ancient cave bones reveal early human in Switzerland
A Swiss cave yielded bones of men living 100 000 years ago as researchers note constant danger from wild beasts. Modern danger comes from disease, says A W Brown of Alexander Maine, who credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life during severe lung trouble and stubborn cough. trial bottle free.
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Kern Promises to Make Them Jump in Senate Race
Indianapolis reports no legislative session today with adjournment until Monday. Kern hints at a statement likely to provoke reaction, possibly targeting old ally Taggart, while lawmakers discuss bills on county superintendents, prison boards, university bonds, and city government reforms amid vetoes and a smoker invitation by the Anderson Commercial Club.
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Peruna Endorsements From Mothers and Patients
Letters from diverse mothers and patients praise Peruna as a cure for catarrh and stomach trouble in children and adults. Endorsers from Superior Wisconsin Atwood Colorado Philadelphia Philadelphia Chicago Seafield Indiana recount rapid health improvements and life-saving results after using Peruna for coughs colds and chronic catarrh.
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Polly of the Circus at Aba Cauley's Theatre Louisville
Frederine Phompron presents Polly of the Circus with Edith Vahaferre in Louisville as Polly a circus rider who grows through contact with a reforming minister. A village scandal leads to Polly leaving the church town and rejoining the circus as the minister and Polly find a quiet bond before the caravan departs.
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School Days at the Masonic WeekJanuary 18
Gus Edwardes presents School Days at the Masonic Theatre during the Week of January 18 with a cast led by Herman Timiberg Janet Pricat Joe Keno Agnes Lynn Lilly Dean Hart and fifty others The company features the Eight Daring Devils pony ballet and a bright score including Mark Mack Youre Just the Hoy for Me You Have Me Little Tittle Tattle and Calender of Love The bargain matinees run Monday Wednesday and Saturday
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Vision of St. Agatha seen on Mount Etna at Catania
Report from Catania says the protective saint St. Agatha appeared atop Mount Etna in a clouded vision. Residents describe a gleaming column of light and the saint’s extended hand, invoking protection over the town amid recent earthquakes.
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Taft Expresses Regret Over Augusta Visit Plans
President elect Taft says his visit to Atlanta and Augusta lacked intention to linger and he regrets leaving earlier than hoped. He promises a future stop at the University of Georgia in Athens before returning to Augusta.
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Grain and Livestock Prices in Indianapolis and Cincinnati
Wheat No 2 red at Indianapolis 1.04 per bushel, mixed cattle at 3.50, hogs receipts 15,000, cattle 600, sheep 250, lamb 7.75. At Cincinnati Wheat No 2 red 1.10, cattle 2.50, hogs 3.35 to 6.50, sheep 12.00 to 14.00, lambs 7.00 to 7.75. Also a medical ad for Foley’s Urine Tenta tive claims constipation cure.
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