Trusts Fight Back as Courts Move to Enforce Decree
The text discusses the long legal battle around the Standard Oil and other trusts, noting potential Supreme Court actions and government strategies. It highlights challenges to the Sanborn decision, anticipated December rulings, and the broad public movement against trusts affecting trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sas
Welling Ass
United States
Woucern
Woni
Supreme Court Ue
Bovern
Rockefeller
Aivie Maur
Uraftens
New ‘York
Ian Es
Unita Sinter
Upronte
Tobacco ‘Trust
Supreme‘ Court
Agithee Theseandan
Bear Chases Children in Altoona Suburb Invasion
A bear roaming Pleasant Valley Altoona Pa terrorized residents for days. It entered a pig pen killed two sheep and has chased schoolchildren homeward. Authorities and residents continue to pursue the animal as sightings persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bald
Keena
Altoona
Pleasant Valley
Humber
Benjamin Detrick Sand
Christmann
Lost on Trolley Forty-Six Hours Russian Girl Seeks Home
A Russian girl, exhausted from hunger and inability to speak English, rode a Brooklyn trolley car for forty six hours. Police found her there and hoped someone would understand and take her home. She holds records for being the longest ride, and the incident ends with a plea for help in finding a safe home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
York
Rosie - “Kammaizski
Jogtin
Brooklyn
Corporation tax outlook and state revenues noted
The report projects 1916 corporate tax receipts at $15,000,000, with 1912 showing a $10,006,000 increase. Commissioner Royal Cabell offers little commentary, promising detailed tax imposition forms next week. The year ended June 20 shows a $6,153,280 drop from the prior year, with distilled spirits, fermented liquors, and tobacco as leading revenue sources. Illinois leads internal revenue with $43,441.77, followed by New York, Kentucky, Indians, Pennsylvania, and Ohio in descending order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue
Cabell
Department
Timois
United States
New York
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Explosion Wrecks Town Cameron Va Killing One Man
Washington Dec 2 One man was killed and about twenty five injured when a magazine containing hundreds of quarts of nitro glycerin exploded near Cameron West Virginia. Anthony Shuster, an oil well shooter, was killed while driving to fetch the explosive. The blast wrecked houses and shook the town, with debris trapping residents in their beds. The cause is under investigation.
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Washington
Cameron
W. Va
Here
Anthony Shuster
Shuster
Turing
Doctor Cook Seen Leaving Sanitarium Near White Plains
Reports place Dr Frederick A Cook at a sanitarium near White Plains New York in December. A man resembling him has been seen riding away on horseback in the early morning and returning on foot by evening, in the past several days.
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Cook
Sanitarium
New York
Frederick A.cook
White Plaine
Dr. Cook
Mele Sentenced to Life for Murder in Wilmington
Michael Mele received a life imprisonment sentence after conviction for second degree murder in Wilmington Delaware. He killed Vincent F L Walker and seriously injured Constable Jones during a street fight last July. He had withdrawn his request for a new trial.
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Wilmington
Del
Michael Mele
Vincent FL. Walker
Jones
Atreet
Walnut Lumber Fire Destroys 7 Million Feet in Tyrone
A fire in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, destroyed about 7,060,000 feet of seasoned walnut lumber owned by FM Waring. Estimated loss and cause details are under investigation as officials assess the damage from the blaze.
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Tyrone
Lnveber
Waring
Wan
United States Cuts Relations With Nicaragua Over Executions
The United States severed diplomatic relations with Nicaragua after the execution of two American citizens, Léroy Cannon and Leonard Groce, by Zelaya’s regime. The charge d’affaires of Nicaragua was given passports, and the U S embassy hinted the Nicaraguan envoys could remain in Washington unofficially as the state department completed its inquiry. Knox condemned Zelaya’s government and promised personal accountability for those responsible.
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Washington
United States
Nicaragua
Nicaragus
State Department
Léroy Cannon
Leonard Groce
Zelaya
Ineaguo
Knox
Tonk
Sgroten
Toovard
Pope
Canbon and Grote
Mexle
Senor
Felipe’ Rodriguez
Taft
World
Senor Rodriguez
Department
Admiral Tojo quits navy. Gero Yuin succeeds him
Dec 2 reports Admiral Tojo retires as chief of the general staff of the navy and joins the military council. He is succeeded by Vice Admiral Gero Yuin in the naval command.
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Military Council
Gero" Yuin
Himanda
To- 0
The
Mary
Naval Command
Ir Gero Yuin
Clerk's Mistake Ties Poison to Salts in Wisconsin Woman
Emma Polst, wife of George Polst the Woodlawn inventor, nearly died after taking what she believed a dose of salts. Doctors say she was poisoned with saltpeter sold at a local store. Her condition remains critical as investigators review the case.
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Emma
George Polst
Woodlawn
Test New Pure Food Law Case in Harrisburg Trial
In Harrisburg Dauphin County Court the trial of grocers accused of selling products containing alumni under the 1903 Pure Food Act will be held on January 17. The case tests the constitutionality of the new food law and involves local grocers facing charges in this city.
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Harrisburg
Pa Dee
Dauphin County
Peary Lectures in Wilkes Barre City Hospital Talk
Commander Robert E. Peary will lecture in Wilkes Barre on December 18 about the discovery of the pole. The event benefits the Wilkes Barre City Hospital and aims to educate the public on polar exploration.
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Peary
Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes Barre
Robert KR. Peary
Hin
Wilkes Barre City Hospital
Stricken in Prayer at Oakwood Revival Meeting
Louisa Rinérs, an active church worker, died of heart failure while leading a prayer during a revival at Oakwood on December 2. The incident occurred as Mia and Pauling attended the services, with Rinérs serving in the leading role prior to her collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauling
Mia
Louisa Rinérs
Oakwood
Grushed by Horse Harpers Clubman Injured in Hunt
White Plains New York December 1 Fletcher Harper a prominent clubman and member of the Harper family of New York was seriously injured during the weekly hunt by the Weatchester Hunt Club when his horse stumbled at a timber fence the champion thoroughbred somersaulted and landed on him breaking many ribs and causing internal injuries experts fear recovery may be unlikely
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bis
Inese
Harper
Mr. Harper
Latham Breaks Record in 1600 Foot Flight
French aviator Hubert Latham reached about 1600 feet altitude at Mourmelon France under strong forty mile an hour winds, setting an official world record for height in a sustained flight.
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Asronaut
Mourmelon
France
Hubert Latham
Strike Affects All Industries Across Twin Cities Areas
A Minnesota strike by 2267 railroad switchmen halts work in Twin Cities Duluth Superior and other northwest cities. Up to 12000 idle workers plus thousands more freight handlers face lost time amid blocked shipments. Switchmen replacements are being hired in St Paul, while Hawley signals no objection. Wholesale grocers and commission houses report no movement or orders as towns relying on daily deliveries anticipate shortages of fresh produce and fruit.
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Hyde
Bt. Paul
Minn
Twin Cities
Duluth
Superior
Northwest
Railroad -Madagers’ Committee
St. Paul
Hawley
Switchmen's Union of North America
Necklace Seizure Highlights Chesbrough Case
New York reports Collector Loeb seized a necklace valued at $25,000 tied to Mrs. Fremont B. Chesbrough after earlier investigations found a false sale bill and later possession proofs. The case centers on whether the pearls had ever been in the United States, with authorities continuing to press the government claim.
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New York
Customs House
Loab
Fremont B. Chesbrough
Milliionaire
Beaton
Mr. Loeb
Aga
Mrs. Chesbrough
Landes Shepherds and Their Remarkable Walking Stilts
Fragmentary account describes Landes shepherds using tall stilts to move through rough terrain. It notes their balance, racing ability, and use of stilts for gathering pebbles and tending flocks. Also mentioned is a magazine reference to a woman with changing complexions and cosmetic habits.
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Rocksteller
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Fi Santora
Eircutt Court
Company ‘of
New Jersey
Garrshig
Straitar Wongpoly
Abawid
Rockefdller
Ani
Archbold
the Big
Joux
Mestedien
Sue
Frost
Stego" Erningtd
John'd, Rockefeller
iFormer
Arcebold
Hesa
Standard Ou ‘Company
Noel Ee
Canton
Philander C. Knox
Togo
Japan
Latham
Loeb
Pittaton
Howard Williams
W. J. Atkina
Banner Springs
Tenn
Pearre
Spici
Nickel
Standard OF Om
Frederick
Frederick Gas & Electric Co
Landes
Shepherds
World Magazine
Hoome
Banke
Roorme
P. W.senderking, Jr
BAC Timore
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