Thomas and Taggart Convicted in Freight Rebates Case
George L. Thomas and L. B. Taggart were found guilty of conspiracy to illegally rebate shippers in U S district court at St Louis after a 30 minute deliberation. George Crosby was discharged on the same charge as to evidence connecting him to the conspiracy. The verdict carries a possible fine up to 10 000 or two years imprisonment. sentencing delayed pending new trial motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
George L. Thomas
L. B. Taggart
Thomas
United States District Court
Taggart
George Crosby
Burlington Railway
Gemurrer
Crosby
Thomas and
Discrimination Probe In Coal Rail Freight Nears End
Philadelphia May 26 The interstate commerce commission closed a session in the coal car distribution inquiry and plans to resume in Washington next week. Testimony charged shortages harming Reakert Bros and alleged favors to rivals. Details cited include misweighing coal, exclusive pier use by Susquehanna Coal, and rail allowances to Latrobe Connellsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
F. Albert von Boyneburg
Reakert Bros. Company
A.J. Cassatt
Berwind White Company
Tidewater
Susquehanna Coal Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Greenville Pier
New York Harbor
Latrobe Connellsville Company
Perkins Cleared in Campaign Funds Case
New York May 26 The appellate division of the supreme court held George W Perkins of J P Morgan Co intended no crime and committed no crime when he used policy holders funds to aid the 1904 Republican campaign. Perkins discharged from custody after grand larceny charges were dismissed. Justices on the bench each wrote separate opinions but agreed there was no criminal intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
New York Life Insurance Company
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Grenhbaum
Perkins
Greenbaum
Bank Deception Trial Details Ubero Plantation Case
In Boston on May 26 Ferdinand W. Borges faced trial for conspiracy and larceny related to the Ubero Plantation company. Checks were presented to prove fruit samples labeled Ubero fruit were bought locally as part of the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ferdinand W. Borges
Ubéro Plantation Company
Ubero
TRUST BUSTING IN FERTILIZER CASE INDICTED FIRMS NAMED
A grand jury in Mashville Tennessee has indicted about eighty fertilizer manufacturers including several locals. The six counts allege conspiracy and violation of Sherman antitrust laws, charging a restraint of trade. Case style is United States vs Virginia South Carolina Chemical Company et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mashville, Tenn
Grand Jury
United States Circuit
Curt
Firet
United States
Virginia-South Carolina Chemical Company Et al
Trade Review Signals Bright Spring Commerce
Cradstreet's weekly review notes bright spring weather boosts shipments into final consumption and expands retail and jobbing orders. Industry reports show sustained activity with fuel and iron strikes causing slight curtailment. Crop prospects are cheerful though rainfall distribution varies. fall trade hinges on crop development with yields expected to match last year. Prices show strength, cereals rising modestly amid wheat option market dynamics.
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New York
Cradstreet
Review of Trade Today
Waita
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe for Children Says Seller
Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and can be safely given to children according to seller O. D. Knoefel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
O.D Knoefel
Peasants Strike Spreads as Kherson Estates Halt Spring Work
In Kherson province twenty seven estates join a general strike over agrarian delays. Peasants refuse spring work hoping for immediate land division, with the movement spreading to other provinces and a renewal of agrarian disorders declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Kherson
Young Fort Wayne Man Takes Own Life In Peru
Harmon White man aged twenty, of Fort Wayne, committed death by his own action by swallowing carbolic acid at his sister’s home in Peru Indiana. No reason is known for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ind
Harmon Whiteman
Fort Wayne
The New Era Girl Adopts Hollister Tea
An advertisement touts 1906 era girls as sweeter and finer than wartime peers and promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at 85 cents per package or tablet from J A Ziegelbaur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
J A. Ziegelbaur
Wu Ting Fang Leaves Pekin for Retirement in Shanghai
Wu Ting Fang departs Pekin on May 26 to retire and visit ancestral tombs before settling in Shanghai. He seeks freedom from official interference but remains discouraged about reform prospects in the Chinese judicial and monetary systems as outlined in the Mackay treaty of 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Wu Ting Fang
Shanghai
Foley’s Honey and Tar Beat Satisfaction Record
O D Knoefel sells Foley’s Honey and Tar with a strong reputation for satisfaction. customers praise it as reliably effective. The note underscores widespread trust in the remedy.
Acquittal in Brownsburg Murder Case A Fool Prank
Samuel Watson of Brownsburg Indiana was acquitted by the Jury in Danville Indiana on the murder charge of Mrs Alice McNeely. The testimony indicated the death resulted from an accident during a fool prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Ind
Samuel Watson
Brownsburg
Alice McNeely
Little girl cured by Electric Bitters in home
Life in the Blair household of 66 St Albans West Ve. was lifted by the return of the superintendent’s daughter from a dreadful complaint after various remedies failed. Electric Bitters finally brought relief and restored happiness to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Blair
St. Albane
W. Ve
Standard Oil case reveals covert suppression of rivals
In Cleveland on May 26 the Interstate Commerce Commission heard nine teen witnesses in the Standard Oil inquiry. George N. Lane testified he drove independent oil dealers from northern Ohio markets between 1901 and 1942 under rigid orders, admitting deceit to curb competition while portraying themselves as independents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Ohio
C. M. Lyons
Standard Oil Company
Lane
Standard
Youngstown
Fahey
Elizabeth Protzman
Bay Ton
Standard 601 Company
Draymen
John O'Brien
Lima
Buckeye Pipe Line Company
W. F. Wall
Fred L. Clark Company
E. M Gibbs
Tipon
Charles A. Ricks
George L. Lewis
Chicago
B. Duffy
Hocking Valley Railroad
Galena
Standand
No. FE. Byles
Independent Oil Refining Company
Oi City
Indian Territory
Independent
Oil Refining Company
New England
Lake Shore
Pennsylvania
Baseball scores from National and American leagues
In National League Chicago 2 Boston 1. Cincinnati 1 Philadelphia 3. Pittsburgh 2 Brooklyn 0. St Louis 4 New York 3. American League New York 16 Detroit 5. Philadelphia 6 St Louis 2. Boston 3. Suisse Washington 0. Cleveland 4. American Association Columbus 7 Toledo 2. Indianapolis 7 Louisville. Minneapolis and St Paul Rise.
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Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pitsburg
Brooklyn
St. Louis
New York
Detroit
St Louis
Suisse
Washington
Cleveland
American——Association
Columbus
Toledo
Indianapolis
Louisville
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Peruna Restores Health for Mildred Keller in Washington
Mildred Keller of 718 13th Street N W Washington reports cure from catarrh after trying Peruna. She says early doses helped and a few bottles fully restored her health, appetite, and strength. The ad notes many testimonials on file and mentions Dr Hartman receiving them.
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Mise Mildred Kelier
13Th Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Mildred Keller
Hartman
May electoral gains and sports results in mixed news
May reports show gains over last year in various metrics while Carnell wins her second annual Harvard boat race by about three lengths. Wheat markets weaken due to rains in the Southwest. Local crime and political updates include a murderers’ enhanced sentence, a union convention, and calls for a national memorial for Carl Schurz.
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Carnel
Harvardly
Chicago
Blood soaks Alliance Ky. man near death then cured
The 1903 tale recalls Fr. Tacket of Alliance Kentucky nearly dying from a severe lung bleed and a harsh cough. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with a complete recovery after four bottles. Guaranteed relief from coughs, colds, and lung issues. Available at Obas D Kaestel’s drug store, price 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
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Fr. Tacket
Alliance
D. Kaestel
Local lodge to confer entered apprentice degree tonight
The New Albany Lodge No. 39 F and A M will confer the entered apprentice degree this evening. The Vincentes and Spring Streets rink closes tonight for the summer and will reopen in fall. William Denbo’s barn and farming implements were destroyed by fire yesterday near English. he sustained severe burns trying to save his property. Fire stock saved. The large feed and livery stable of Herbert Howard at Livonia burned yesterday with 600 bushels of corn ten tones of hay and six horses lost. one horse valued at 2000 dollars recently.
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New Albany Lodge
A. M
Vincentes and
Spring Streets
William Denbo
English
Herbert Howard
Livonia
Washington County
Howard
George F. Corry
William Rehorr
Seattle
Wash
St. Michaels
Alaska
Louise
Northern Commercial Company
Curry
Mr. Rehner
St Michaels
Mr. Curry Haa
Yukon River
Tanana River
Fairbanks
Mesers
Carry
Rehner
Spencer Traveled in Reserved Crat Class Compartment
The piece recalls Herbert Spencer traveling in a Crat class compartment to avoid vibration. Spectators noted the philosopher’s discreet journey as the Inquisitives showed disappointment at being observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Herbert Spencer
Chaotic OCR Fragment Hints At Local Event
Fragmentary text shows garbled phrases about people, visits, and meals, with stray names and places. The illegible lines mention towns and neighbors, suggesting a disrupted local notice or column capture without coherent facts or a clear event.
Unclear OCR Note on Trial and Jury
Fragmentary text describes a legal matter with a trial, a juror named Sutton, and references to a courtroom proceeding. The damaged wording obscures specifics such as parties, charges, and outcomes.
Around the House
Fragmented text offers household care instructions about washing faces, applying substances, and cleaning, with garbled terms and unclear steps. The piece mentions substances and tools but fails to present a coherent method or concrete outcomes.
Thecedl Thes Sun Searches Te Some Times Gael
In this fragment a speaker laments not receiving warmth from De Meny and notes ongoing need for comfort and support. References to identity and absence imply a personal struggle. The tone is introspective and somber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gael
de Meney
Stenography Seen as Fast Path to Employment for Young Men
The article urges young men to pursue stenography as a profitable opening, noting that many fields like railroading, banking, and wholesale trade prefer applicants trained in shorthand, presenting stenography as a swift route to advancement.
Our martyred President speech on education protest
The remark cites the origin of business as a protest against the nation’s education system. He frames commerce as a reaction to educational shortcomings and societal structure.
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Henderson
BAER
Chas. P. Cook
East Spring St
Albany, Ind
Johnj. Vate
Mas West Main Attent
Corneh
Alexander Dowling
Pearl and
Market Streets
New Albany National Bank
Market Street
Bank
Hammersmith
State Street
New Albany Mfg. Co. Foundry and Machine Shop
Albeny
Paris & Trusty
Attorneys At Law
Stotsenburg
Amt Hedden
Floyd, Clark Sirison
Crawford
Counties
George B. Cardwill
Grarv, PosLic
Albany
Congress
Federal Court
Perkine
Paign
MR. WU
O D, Knoefel
Peruna
Pel
Prd
David Arguela
John Medlock
The
American Federation of Musicians
John Ho Weber
Concinnati
Stan. Foo
Car Schurz
Datto Ali
Mindfonae
Presbyterian Gener Assembl
J. 8
Gardiner
Karcas Cry Jockey Clube
Charles Ollham
Latoum
Stuart
da Town
Hiond
Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company
Indiana University
Migs Hettie Carlton Neat
Germany
Walter Dean Levi
W. A. Sweeney
Easy Street
B Guo
West Street
Globe ‘Security and Trust Go
Hedden Block
M. E. Cor
Glenwoods
Bedford
Paul Reising
H. L Meinhardt
Pres
Ayer
J.C
Oly Fale
NS Med
Cemthenen
Enfal Sutton
Brighton
Sigiu
Bryant & Stratton Business College
George W. Schwabs
Louisville, KY
James A. Garfield
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