Indictments Against Ten Meat Packers in Chicago
Federal grand jury in Chicago returns three indictments against ten officers from Swift Armour Morris and National packing concerns. Charges include combination in restraint of interstate trade conspiracy and monopolizing the fresh meat trade. Names include L F Swift Edward Swift Charles H Swift Francis A Fowler J Ogden Armour Edward Morris Louis Heyman and others. Indictments detail prices livestock bids and branch-house pricing schemes.
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Federal
J. Gaden Armour
L. F. Swift
Edward Morris
Chicago
Federal Grand Gore
Chicago Packers
Swift
Armour, Morris
National
Edward Swift
Charles H. Swift
Francis A. Fowler
Swift & Co
Edward Tilden
National Packing Company
J. Ogden Armour
Arthur Meeker
Thomas J. Conners
Armour & Co
Louis H. Heyman
Morris & Co
Armour
Morris
United States
Swift, Armour and Morris
New York Butchers and Dressey Meat Association
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Washington to Ease Sample Rules for British Exports
London reports satisfaction with Washington’s stance on new U S customs rules for British textile shipments. The American consulate explains the aim to facilitate trade not hinder it, requiring samples only with first shipments and not for subsequent consignments, with a new circular expected after Washington directs.
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the Tribune
London
State Department
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Rich Bergen Woman Found Dead In Ramapo Woods
Mrs Mary Rudolph seventy six years old who vanished August 29 was found dead under a tree half a mile from her Mahwah home. Two boys discovered the body after a long search by friends and Bergen County officials. Authorities say death resulted from fatigue and exposure with no foul play suspected.
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The
Tribune
Paterson
N. J
Mahwah
Bergen County
Mary Rudolph
Ramapo Mountains
Abruzzi Elkins Engagement Breakoff Reported
Milan correspondent notes the King of Italy would grant Miss Elkins royal princess status but not princely privileges for her parents. Negotiations dropped after Senator Elkins demanded parental status. Rome dispatch says reports of the marriage are false with Duke of the Abruzzi denying due to personal reasons.
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Lles
Tribune Loendon
Milan
Daily Chronicle
Italy
Miss Elkins
Elkins
Associated Press
Rome
Katherine Elkins
Tribuna
Haters Stain Faces of Prospective Members in High School
Prosecutions planned against Alpha Debating Society members at York High School and a former student for hazing candidates seeking admission. A stain used on feathers was mixed with a strong acid, causing severe burns and indelible disfigurement. Several boys bear cheeks nearly covered by stains judged permanent by physicians.
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the Tribune
York
Pennn
High Schoo
Alpha Debating Society
Stolen Ton of Silver Recovered in Ontario Mill Area
Seven men are under arrest in Cobalt Ontario in connection with the theft of a ton of silver bars last week. All the silver has been recovered from a ditch near the mill, where it had been driven into the mud.
Big Bronx factory blaze destroys two plants and displaces families
Thousands watched as the Van Nest Sash and Door Company and the Bronx Window and Sash Company burned in Van Nest, killing two horses and leaving hundreds homeless. Fire crews fought flames for over two hours, rescuing residents including Mary Kane, while police managed a crowd of about fifty thousand.
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van Nest Sash and Door Company
Bronx Window and Sash Company
van Nest
Bronx
Crank and Burke
West Chester
Sash and Door Company
Adams Street
Walker
Commonwealth Avenues
Croker
van Nest Woodworking Company
van Buren Street
Ahearn
Tremont
Wakefield
Sash Firm
Lloyd Howes
Commonwealth Avenue
Catholic Protectory
Plaisted Wins Maine Governor Victory in Democratic Upset
The Democratic candidate Frederick W. Plaisted of Augusta is elected Maine governor as Democrats gain a likely majority in the state Senate and House. Returns show Plaisted leading 72,708 to 63,715 with 48 districts missing, and the Legislature will choose a U.S. Senator next winter. The campaign centers on liquor enforcement and local issues, with national topics playing a minor role.
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Portland
Maine
Frederick W. Plaisted
Augusta
Senate
House
United States
Eugene Hale
Plaisted
Aroostook County
Fernald
Cobb
Davis
Asher C. Hinds
Pennell
Frank E. Guernsey
Hanson
Thomas B. Reed
Charles A. Routelle
Harris Merrill Plaisted
United States Senate
Republican State Organization
Lewiston
Bangor
Biddeford
Waterville
Strap Hangers' Sore Eye Plague Strikes Pittsburg
Pittsburg endures a sore eye outbreak blamed on streetcar straps. Eyecare experts warn that rubbing eyes or noses on shared straps can spread germs. A separate item notes moonlight trips on the Albany line.
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The
Tribune
Pittsburg
Albany
Three Records Made for Airship Travel
Washington reports attacks on army readiness referencing Inspector General Garlington and Major Bell on officer detail and modernization. Harvard Boston aero meet sets world and American records with Johnstone and Grahame-White leading a diverse field of flights and demonstrations before 35,000 spectators.
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Garlington
United States Army
Bell
Wood
Boston
Ralph Johnstone
Claude Grahame-White
England
White
Glenn H. Curtiss
J. E. Fickel
Charles F. Willard
Wright
Clifford B. Harmon
New York
Grahame- White
Farman
Johnstone
Harmon
Claude Grahame- White
Walter Brookins
Claude Graharme-White
Hropkins
Curtiss
Willard
Roosevelt to Fight Bosses and Seek Temporary Chair at Saratoga
Roosevelt signals clash with the old guard after returning from the West. Lloyd C. Griscom says Roosevelt's name will be presented for temporary chairman at the Saratoga convention with a majority of delegates, while discussing candidates like Prendergast or Davenport.
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Roosevelt
Mr. Griscom
Taft
West
Upstate
Sherman
Plan Big Lorimer Dinner in Chicago with Taft as Guest
Chicago plans a large dinner honoring United States Senator William Lorimer as a rebuke to ex-President Roosevelt. The hosts want President Taft at the head of the table with Speaker Cannon as toastmaster. Invitations will go to Vice-President Sherman and Senators Crane, Aldrich and Cullom. No mention of the Roosevelt-Lorimer episode will appear.
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Chicago
United States
William Lorimer
Roosevelt
Lorimer
Taft
Cannon
Sherman
Crane
Aldrich
Cullom
Roosevelt-Lorimer
Trade With Jamaica In Peril
Kingston Jamaica September 12 The first shipment of corn and flour from the Argentine Republic is being landed here. It is believed this marks the start of serious competition with American products as several local business houses are negotiating for large imports from South America.
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Kingston
Jamaica
South America
Roosevelt Poised For Temporary Chair Post At State Convention
Lievrd Griscom reported that Theodore Roosevelt would be named for the temporary chairmanship of the New York Republican State Convention and likely win by a comfortable margin. He noted the old guard faces unity challenges and cited talks at Delmonico’s with Herbert Parsons and Ogden Mills. Roosevelt planned a Syracuse state fair speech on Saturday and may have further comments.
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Lloyd C. Griscom
New York
Oyster
Roosevelt
Griscom
Theodore Roosevelt
Old Guard
Messrs
Barnes and
Woodruff
Mr. Grisecom
Delmonico
Herbert Parsons
Ogden Mills
Syracuse
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John Jones
John Smith
Mor- TM & Co
Ogden Armour
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Cobalt One
BIG Bronx Factory
Hughes
Chief Croker
Woman
Mary Kane
Engine Company 64
Unionport
Hoey
Fordham Hospital
Aaron Sercta
Congress
Hinds and
Guernsey
Nelson M. Dingley
Dingley
Daniel J. McGillicuddy
John P. Swasey
Edwin C. Burleigh
Samuel W. Gould
Hinds
State Enforcement Commission
F. W. Plaisted
Bert M. Fernald
JUR
Talion of Artillery
Phil
Dewey’'S
Oyster Bay
Prendergast
Davenport
Mr. Roosevelt
Gris
Kings County
Mr. Prendergast
William S. Bennet
Loeb
Stimson
Suffolk County
Riverhead
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