Standard Oil Case may go to Supreme Court on rebates ruling
The Standard Oil reply to the government's petition for a re hearing argues the appellate court erred in ruling Judge Landis was wrong. It addresses whether the government must prove the shipper knew the lawful rate and notes potential move to the U.S. Supreme Court via certiorari if the Seventh Circuit denies a re hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
U.S. Supreme Court
Standard
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Peter S. Grosscup
United States
Landis
Chicago & Alton
Grosscup
Seaman
Baer
United States Supreme Court
Thetandard
Bonaparte
Sims
Money in the Butler Fair Business Stays Strong
The Butler Fair association reports improved finances for 1908 with higher receipts on Tuesday and a gain on Wednesday. Attendance grew but not as much as expected while total earnings and the dividend reached record levels. funds will support next year’s improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Fair Association
W. B. Purvis
Butler Hagle
Central Glass heirs charged in arson indictment
In New Orleans Juli Lippe manager Abraham Wolf secretary and John Eckert employee of the Central Glass company are indicted for arson in a blaze that ten days ago destroyed three blocks at a loss of 1,500,000. The fire began in the glass company building. The three are accused as incendiaries.
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New Orleans
Juli Lippe
Abraham .Wolf
John Eckert
Central Glass Company
Glass Company
More Pupils For The High School
On Wednesday 518 pupils were enrolled and by Thursday morning four more were reported, bringing total to 522. Principal Dickson notes some names may duplicate. chapel is full, so devotions occur in section rooms. The crowd may require another teacher for the commercial course. morning sessions are full and more classes may be added. Regular sessions continued smoothly.
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Dickson
Montreal 19 Visited by Tit Outing Party
The News party travels from Cleveland to Buffalo Lewiston Toronto and Montreal aboard several ships. They pass the Thousand Islands on the St Lawrence, with stops at Kingston and Prescott before reaching Montreal. The trip features changing programs and scenery as the group plans visits to the Canadian National Exposition and Niagara Falls.
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Toronto
Niagara Falls
Bert Wells
Montreal
Can
New Castle
Cleveland
Erie
Buffalo
New York Central Railroad
Lewiston
Thousand Islands
Lake Ontario
St. Lawrence River
Kingston
Prescott
Wantsg B Nye Removed From His Position
Legal notices report the removal of George B. Nye as administrator of the estate of Nathaniel Nye of Hazel Dell. Nye allegedly absconded, misused funds, and failed to account for about $400 while occupying the estate without rent. A citation returnable the first Monday of October was sought by J W Humphrey.
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George B. Nye
Nathaniel Nye
Hazel Dell
Porter
J. W. Humphrey
George Nye
Nye
Pennsylvania
Kodak Views From The News Outing Party Trip
The News office reports six Kodak views from the outing party taken Thursday. Scenes include arrival in Montreal and along the St. Lawrence river. The deck views show Mr and Mrs Curtis Mrs Bert Wells and daughter Helen and Miss Dunnan with Lake Ontario behind. A telegram prompted A W Treadwell to send fifteen American flags for United States Day at the Toronto exposition.
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Montreal
St. Lawrence
Curtis
Bert Wells
Helen
Dunnan
Lake Ontario
A. W. Treadwell
Toronto
Mr. Treadwell
Express
Bryan prophesies Democratic next house in 1908 clash
United Press reports from Olney Illinois that W. J. Bryan was told the next U S House would be Democratic as Lloyd of Missouri leads early canvassing. Bryan urged that only breaking up trusts can return money to the people and criticized Taft trust regulation.
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United Press
Olney
Ill
House of Representatives
W. J. Bryan
Lloyd
Missouri
Congressional Campaign Committee
Bryan
Hayes
Olivette
Peoria
Mattoon
Indiana
Democratic Party
Taft
United States
Taft Campaign Day Brings Peace Talk and War Stance
In Cincinnati on September 10 Judge Taft's campaign opened with peace signals from Lena Foraker aligned to Sherman ticket while George B. Cox faced open opposition. Taft aide Arthur I. Vorys held a long meeting with Foraker but details remained confidential amid Taft support. Cox was rejected for aid, sparking factional tension as local GOP reshaped leadership. National Baptist convention members planned Cincinnati visit for Taft address on September 22.
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United Press
Cincinnati
Judge Taft
Lena Foraker
Foraker
Ohio
George B. Cox
Taft
Arthur I. Vorys
Cox
Hamilton County
Republican Committee
Bud K. Hynica
August Herrmann
Hynica
Herrmann
National Baptist Convention
Colored
Lexington
Court Arguments List Involving School Board Heating Case
Judge Porter hears several cases on Wednesday including American Warming & Ventilating Co. versus New Castle school board over Thaddeus Stevens school heating. Attorneys Akens Moffatt Martin appear for plaintiffs. Reynolds, etc. defend. Also First National Bank of Ellwood City versus O T Adams and Lewis Rader. Polly Permelia Cooley et al. versus William D Houston et al. McCaslin, Dana, Gregory & Dickey represent defendants.
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Porter
American Warming & Ventilating Company
New Castle
O. T. Adams
Lewis
Humphrey & Hugus
Wylie McCaslin
Polly Permelia Cooley
Et. al
William D. Houston
H. Akens
J. Norman Martin
S. W. Dana
Gregory
Davis Held Pending Inquiry Into The Rustin Murder Case
In Omaha the coroner reported Rustin died from a pistol wound by an unknown shooter. Charles B. Davis, named by Mrs. Abe Reise, was held but released on bond posted by his brother Frederick, with a formal hearing to follow. Reise’s death by self harm is noted as police detain her. Insurance policies on Dr. Austin may have lapsed.
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United Press
Omaha
Neb
Rustin
Charles BE. Davis
Davis
Abe Reise
Frederick H
Austin
Thieves Attempt Rob Wedding Jewels in Guilford
In Guilford England Mrs John Warn formerly Miss Jean Reid daughter of the American ambassador faced a burglary last night. Burglars entered her apartments and seized wedding gems and gifts valued at a vast fortune before fleeing, leaving the room ransacked and a table piled high with priceless items.
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United Press
Guilford Eng
John Warn
Jean Reid
KinCAID Endorsement Scrutinized in New Castle School
Secretary Hanson of the Associated Charities seeks Kennedy’s withdrawal of his letter supporting Kin caid’s colored industrial school at New Castle after an inspection found only one colored boy, a neglected farm, and three mortgages. Hanson asks Kennedy for an interview to discuss the findings and awaits a reply.
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Youngstown, CO
Hanson
Associated Chities Organization
Kennedy
Rev. Kincaid
New Castle
Tragic Fire Claims Life of Three Year Old Julia
Three year old Julia, daughter of Frank Lombardo, died after being badly burned near a cookstove while her mother was making catsup at New Castle Junction. The accident occurred Wednesday. she died that evening. Funeral held at St. Vitus church with burial at St. Vitus cemetery.
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Julia
Frank Lombardo
New Castle Junction
Mahoningtown
St. Vitus’ Church
St. Vitus’ Cemetery
Attachment Issued for William E Lyman Over Alimony
On motion by W E Reynolds attorney for Julia Lyman an attachment was issued today by the court for William E Lyman for failure to pay alimony as directed by the court.
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W. E. Reynolds
Julia Lyman
William EE. Lyman
Girl's Assailant May Be Lynched in Wisconsin
In Racine Wisconsin Sept 10 crowds threaten mob justice as Henry Bushman the confessed assailant of Miss Anna Doherty is held at the jail after identification by the victim. Bushman drunk attacked Doherty dragging her a quarter mile to a desert spot striking her with a rock until unconscious. She is in serious condition at a local hospital.
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United Press
Racine
Wis
Henry Bushman
Anna Doherty
Kenoshaw
Bushman
Miss Doherty
John Dibweg
Fight at Niles Leaves Roumanian Wounded
In a free for all at Niles a Roumanian was struck on the head causing a wound that required 15 stitches.
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Niles
Wright aeroplane may beat speed tests with $5,000 bonus
Washington officials expect the Wright aeroplane to exceed war department standards. A high army officer predicted 42 miles per hour in official tests, triggering a $5,000 bonus on a $25,000 contract for a 40 mph machine. The official trial board remained silent while praising the aircraft's potential. Secretary Metcalf named Lieutenant Sweet as official observer for future flights.
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United Press
Washington
Signal Corps
Wright
War Department
Army
Metcalf
Lieutenant Sweet
Department
Tolstoy Birthday Observance Sparked by Silent Russians
In St Petersburg on Tolstoy’s 80th birthday, government bans on demonstrations failed to restrain public sentiment. Police fear mayhem as people quietly honor the writer while Tolstoy pleads for no bloodshed and police prepare for clashes before nightfall.
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United Press
ST. Petersburg
Count Tolstoy
Russia
Ple
Tolstoy
Colored Masons Celebrate Centennial in Boston Parade
Boston marked the 100th anniversary of the first lodge of colored Masons with a street parade reviewed by Lieutenant Governor Draper and a Symphony Hall convention. Delegations represented included Washington, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Missouri, Mississippi, Minnesota, Michigan, Louisiana, Kentucky, Kansas, and Oregon.
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Boston
Mass
Lodge of
Colored Masons
Draper
Symphony Hall
Washington
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Texas
Missouri
Mississippi
Minnesota
Michigan
Louisiana
Kentucky
Kansas
Oregon
Lees
Republicans Fight Over West Virginia Nomination Split
The Republican national committee ends direct involvement in the West Virginia governor race after failing to secure Judge Nathan Goff as a compromise candidate. The body returns the dispute to the two factions to settle, with both sides pledging loyalty to the national ticket and Swisher faction recognition.
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New York
Nathan Goff
West Virginia
Republican National Committee
Hitchcock
National Committee
Charles R. Swisher
State Committee
S. W. Matthews
Swisher
Scherr
Taft
Largest warship St. Vincent launched at Portsmouth
In Portsmouth England the battleship St. Vincent of 19 250 tons displacement was launched today as the largest war vessel afloat. Countess Beauchamp christened the ship amid bands and cheers. The name was sung to the national anthem as she slid down the ways. Completion and fitting for active service will be rushed.
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Portsmouth
Eng
St. Vincent
Countess Beauchamp
Black Light Company to Build Mantle and Gas Light Plant
The Black Light company of New York plans a large plant at Youngstown to manufacture mantles and gas lights, expanding regional production capacity and employment opportunities.
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Black Light Company of
New York
Youngstown
Wallace Testimony Flags No Serious Trouble in Marriage
Attorney Wallace testified there was incompatibility of temper with his wife Effie Wallace but nothing serious. He recalled she attended a country club party the day before the death. The coroner's jury found Mrs. Wallace died by taking denatured alcohol and that her death was her own voluntary act. The inquiry closed at White's undertaking rooms with Chester W. Wallace as principal witness.
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Effie Wallace
White
Chester W. Wallace
Evening at home ends with plan to separate
The excerpt describes a calm evening with minimal quarrels, planning to separate temporarily after a discussion about compatibility. The narrator notes a pleasant night and details a tentative arrangement for travel the next morning, ending with the wife returning to bed as the narrator leaves.
Rain Eases Threat of Minnesota Forest Fires
Rain drenched Minnesota forests and soaked brush, easing danger to Duluth Chisholm area towns. Milit ia guards heightened to prevent violence after alleged alien workers aroused arson fears. Fires still burned near Roscommon and Pinconning as winds continued to drive flames.
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Duluth
Minn
Chisholm
Minnesota
Michigan
Roscommon
Pinconning
Death Record Julia Lombardo at New Castle Junction
Death record lists Julia Lombardo aged 3 at New Castle Junction Marcus Cunningham Acheson aged 64 in Pittsburg and Celeste Lakori of 454 South Mer cer street.
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Julia Lombardo
New Castle Junction
Marcus Cunningham Acheson
Pittsburg
Celeste Lakori
Mercer Street
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Ernest Name
Ellwood
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Ellwood City
Taft Camp
Chester Wallace
Taft Trust
Kincaid
William E. Lyman
Official Trial Board
Wallace
Lawrence Club
Mrs. Effie Wallace
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