Criminal prosecutions loomed over Standard Oil figures
The Supreme Court faces whether to allow criminal cases against seven Standard Oil defendants named in the Missouri injunction ruling. The government may pursue criminal actions if the high court affirms the circuit decision, with one defendant already dead and others under potential indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Supreme Court of the United States
Circuit Court of
Standard Oil
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Sugar Trust
Holt
New York
Gustave Kissel
Sanborn
Equity
Henry H. Rogers
Paterson Woman Taken to Hospital as Crisis with Nurse Arises
Mrs. Agnes Rivollier of Paterson is rushed to General Hospital in critical condition after police threaten to arrest her husband Eli Rivollier a Christian Scientist alleged nurse. The De Brock family clash with Rivolliers over care and Christian Science treatment for tuberculosis and intestinal trouble. Police will act only if Mrs. Rivollier dies.
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New York Times
Paterson
N. J
Agnes Rivollier
Arlington Street
General Hospital
Eli Rivollier
Rivollier
Desperado Monroe Caught After California Apprehension
William Monroe, sought in New York towns for multiple crimes, is imprisoned in El Centro California after arrest for assault. He had eluded capture since a 1908 New Paltz barn arson and murder attempt, with rewards nearly $1000 offered. He previously hid near New York and was wounded twice while evading San Bernardino officers.
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Middletown
N. Y
William Monroe
New York
el Centro
San Diego County
Cal
Newburg
Wallkill
New Paltz
Monroe
Abram Devo
Jonathan
Devo
Paterson
N. J
McCoach
California
San Bernardino
Girl's Shot Kills Man in Waltham Mystery
Clarence F. Glover treasurer of the Waltham Laundry died after saying his wife's maid Helen Leblanc 16 shot him during a quarrel while automobiling to his office. Leblanc is missing believed drowned in the Charles River. police drag efforts ongoing. Mrs. Glover ascribed innocence to Leblanc and recalled the young woman as trustworthy. An extra man's overcoat was found in Glover's car near Spruce Street.
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New York Times
Waltham
Mass
Clarence F. Glover
Waltham Laundry
Helen Leblanc
Glover
Leblanc
Charles River
Newton
Spruce Street
Died for Untold Love in Hudson River Tragedy
Leonard C. Miller aged 64 disappeared from Poughkeepsie last Monday and was found dead in the Hudson River with grappling irons and stones in his overcoat. Suspected motive stems from unrequited love for Miss Minnie H. Stirk amid her engagement and move South with her mother Mrs. E. Camilla Stirk. Miller, a skilled bookkeeper, left a substantial savings and has a brother in Brooklyn.
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New York Times
Poughkeepsie
Leonard C. Miller
Hudson River
E. Camilla Stirk
Minnie H. Stirk
Miller
Miss Stirk
Florida
Mrs. Stirk
Brooklyn
Thanksgiving Dinner Beckons Dewey Champagne and Wines
Ady promotes Dewey's Champagne Wines and Grape Juice for Thanksgiving dinner. The ad lists Dewey & Sons Co at 138 Fulton Street, New York, as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Dewey & Sons Co
Fultonst
New York
Ady
Taft weighs Nicaragua policy and Panama mobilization
The Taft administration considers demanding reparations for Grace and Cannon and orders transport Buffalo to Panama. The move signals readiness to send Marines to Corinto if needed to protect American lives and property amid the Nicaragua turmoil.
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Washington
White House
State Knox
State Department
Taft
Knox
Henry M. Hoyt
Huntington Wilson
Hoyt
Buffalo
Pacific Coast
Panama
Pinchlinque Bay
Cal
Canal Zone
Pahama
Nicaragua
Pacific
Corinto
Managua
Zelaya
Congress
Greytown
Atlantic
Bluefields
United States
Estrada
More Marines for Panama
Active preparations at the Philadelphia Navy Yard as cruisers Dixie and Prairie prepare to sail. The Prairie is slated to depart on Thanksgiving Day with 400 marines bound for Panama, while the Dixie aims for Boston and changes in orders may occur.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Dixie
Prairie
Panama
Nicaragua
Uriah B. Harris
Boston
Colon
Department
Christie McDonald Sues for Divorce in Supreme Court
Justice Lambert sent the divorce action of Christie McDonald against Joseph Jefferson to referee Preston Albro. Charles Signor of New York is counsel for Miss McDon. Referee Albro will take evidence in New York.
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New York Times
Buffalo
Justice Lambert
Supreme Court
Preston Albro
Christie McDonald
Joseph Jefferson
Charles Signor
New York
Miss McDon
Albro
Women Stop Football Game at Montclair Academy
Crowds gathered at Montclair Military Academy for a scheduled 2:30 game against Montclair High School. A field announcement reported by a parent influence led Principal H W Dutsch to cancel the High School game amid safety concerns from mothers about injuries.
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Montclair
N. J.) Military Academy
Academy
Montclair High School
H. W.dutsch
Dutsch
Lords Vote on Budget as Election Looms
In London the House of Lords faces a Thursday vote on Lord Lansdowne's resolution to reject the budget. Conservatives cite a mandate fight over taxation, while Liberals warn a Liberal majority could be at stake in January elections. Betting favors Liberals. markets fear fiscal policy uncertainty and potential large government loans.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Rosebery
Halsbury
Yeas
Rily
Lloyds
House of Commons
Commons
Infant dies from fractured skull after nailstick incident
Seven month old Alfredo Daminani of the Bronx died after a nail on a stick used by ten year old Marie struck his head five days earlier. Coroner and Dr Riegelman report death from a fractured skull, not septic meningitis as first believed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfredo Daminani
Daminani
Morris Avenue
Bronx
Schwannecke
Riegelman
Admiral Schley Mocked on Stage at Gayety Theatre
In Pittsburg the theater audience watched Admiral Schley and Senator Oliver mockingly tricked during a Shrine staged event. A armor plated loving cup was presented and chorus girls poured champagne into it then urged drinks. The tableau ended as the cup moved from Schley to Oliver and on to Shriner guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Pittsburg
Penn
Admiral Schley
United States
George T. Oliver
Syria
Mystic Shrine
Gayety
Oliver
Admiral
Senator Oliver
Nordica to Judge Singers for Opera Scholarships
More than 200 Boston youths will be called within ten days to audition before the directors of the Boston School of Opera. They compete for scholarships endowed by Mme Lillian Nordica, with Nordica herself to judge one of the hopefuls.
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New York Times
Boston
Boston School of Opera
Mme
Lillian
Nordica
Dr Cook Seeks Copenhagen Verdict on Pole Claim
Dr Frederick A. Cook prepares a 50 000 word report on his pole ascent to be carried aboard the United States to Copenhagen under tight guard. Four men accompany the document and the Captain keeps the only key as Walter Lonsdale joins to ensure security and await the University of Copenhagen verdict.
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Frederick A. Cook
University of Copenhagen
North Pole
United States
Copenhagen
Dr. Cook
Cook
Walter Lonsdale
Lonsdale
America
Hamilton
Mont
Richard Barritt
MountcKinley
University of Agraag
Pole
Dr Cook
Europe
Driver's Double Trouble In Hackensack Jail
George Flauss, chauffeur for Dr. W L Vroom of Ridgewood New Jersey, was jailed in Hackensack with a broken arm and two charges. He drove Dr Craig home then used Vroom's car, aiding a wreck scene, and was found repairing the damaged vehicle. Dr Vroom, alerted by burglar alarm, later nabbed Flauss as he tried to fix the car.
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George Flauss
W. L. Vroom
Ridgewood
N. J
Hackensack
Flauss
W. C. Craig
Vroom
Craig
Paterson
Akron Crash Involving Jeffries Automobile Injures Woman
In Akron Ohio on November 21 James Jeffries and manager Sam Berger driving with Fred Work and friends struck Mrs Lithia Rotzel as she walked roadside. She suffered severe injuries including ankle and back damage and is under medical care. Police may pursue arrest as plans to avoid notoriety surfaced.
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New York Times
Akron
Ohio
Fred Work
James Jeffries
Sam Berger
Lithia Rotzel
Jeffries
Prosperity Returns to Pittsburg Theatres and Stores Rebound
Pittsburg reports a strong sales day with theatres and stores achieving their best holiday business in years. One theatre earned over 4500 dollars, others about 3800 dollars each, prompting stores to close early due to skimpy stock. Standard Steel Car Company raises wages for 3200 employees by ten percent.
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New York Times
Pittsburg
Standard Steel Car Company
Missing county official Borland found dead in thicket
In Franklin Pennsylvania on November 21 a note read Accidental slipped and was found beside the body of I. B. Borland a 50 year old former county treasurer and politician. He had been missing since Friday and a wound in the left leg caused fatal bleeding during a hunting trip. Coroner ruled the death accidental and Borland began to write the note but collapsed.
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Franklin
I. B. Borland
Borland
Thinks Boston May Sink From Quicksands
MIT Professor W O Crosby and George H Barton of the Museum of Natural History with Walter C Belcher of Holbrook warn that Boston rests on treacherous sands and clays. They say an earthquake could trigger sands to flow toward the sea, forcing subsidence of the city’s land under heavy buildings.
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New York Times
Boston
Mass
W. O. Crosby
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
George H. Barton
Museum of Natural History
Walter C. Belcher
Holbrook
Belcher
First Barge Canal Boats Arrive At East River Port
The first boats built for the 1000 ton canal arrived at Pier 4 East River aboard a steam tug and five barges owned by the New York Buffalo Great Lakes Transportation Co. They carried 3000 bushels of oats on their maiden trip and were built at Tonawanda. Statewide about 2000 canal boats exist, only 400 first class, with 300 broken up yearly and annual output between fifteen and forty boats.
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East River
New York, Buffalo & Great Lakes Transportation Company
Tonawanda
Cortez Buried in Mexico Claim Sparks Debate
Charles C. Gordon a Cincinnati student presents unpublished records claiming Hernando Cortez died in Mexico not Seville and that his bones lie in the Temple of Jesus Mexico City He intends to ask President Diaz to allow disinterment for state burial Mexican historians say the proofs are valid but the claim challenges the traditional history.
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New York Times
Mexico City
Charles C. Gordon
Cincinnati
Mexico
Hernando Cortez
Gordon
Cortez
Spain
Seville
Temple of
Jesus
Diaz
Mr. Gordon
Pastor refuses to resign amid rumors at Hamilton Square
In Trenton New Jersey on November 21 the Hamilton Square Baptist Church voted 54 to 55 not to accept the Rev John W Lissenden resignation prompted by circulating stories involving some women members. Lissenden not present but vowed to identify those who started the rumors and take court action. He had previously worked as an actor and in the Government Secret Service.
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Supreme Court
Northern Securities Company
Department of Justice
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Standard Oil
Giandara Oil Company
New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
Hamilton Square Baptist Church
John W. Lissenden
Lissenden
Government
Poison Pill Plot Strikes Vienna Officers
In Vienna an attempted mass poisoning targets newly promoted officers. Pill boxes mailed with circular urging use for nervous debility killed Captain Mader, autopsy shows cyanide potassium. Pills found to contain poison. other lieutenants not sent pills. Circular signed Charles Francis with a false address. motive unclear.
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Vienna
Mader
Charles Francis
Bjornstjerne Bjornson in Grave Condition in Paris
Paris bulletin reports Norwegian novelist Bjornstjerne Bjornson growing weaker as he remains in very grave condition in Paris.
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Bjornstjerne Bjornson
Paris
Insurance Offer Sparks Surprise Low Net Cost
A reader testimonial notes they found the safest life insurance at an unexpectedly low net cost after consulting Ives e, Myrick at 37 Liberty St. Tel. 3663 John. Vv.
Nourmahal Safe in San Juan Harbor Confirmed
Reports from Willemstadt and Washington state John Jacob Astor's yacht Nourmahal reached San Juan Harbor on Nov. 15 and was believed safe. The Caracas dispatch and AP wire confirmation relieved Col. Astor's friends in New York and heightened hopes for a direct message from Astor himself.
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Willemstad
Curacao
John Jacob Astor
Nourmahal
San
Caracas
San Juan
Guantanamo
Cuba
Washington
United States Revenue Cutter Service
Porto Rico
Worth G. Roos
West Indian
Charleston
S. C
Associated Press
the Times
Revenue Cutter Service
Williemestadt
San Juan Harbor
Col. Astor
New York
Ross
Serrie
Willemstadt
Nourmshal
William A
Ballard
Red D Line
West Indies
Ir. Dobbyn
Douglas Robinson
Nicholas Biddle
James R. Roosevelt
Astor Estate
Mr. Biddle
Alva Willing Astor
Astor
Mr. Dobbyn
Etropolitan
Union
New York Yacht Club
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Schley
Jeffries’ Auto
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Aftor Yacht
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Accord
Ing
Caracoa
Tampa
Fla
Mrs
William
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