Indicted Cotton Pool Tied to Market Domination
Eight men led by James A. Patten and including Eugene Scales Sydney Harman and Rothschild face grand jury action for conspiring to forestall the cotton market by seizing the entire visible raw cotton supply for months. The government claims a monopoly in restraint of trade, formed with cotton spinners and manufacturers to dictate prices to consumers. The indictment targets a definite combination for an avowed purpose condemned by Congress, as stated by Attorney General McKircher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Patten
Chicago Wheats
Eugene Bu Scales
Houston
Tex
Sydney J. Harman
Shreveport
Rothschild
Milli
Missiseippi
Frank B. Payne
William P
Brown
W.P. Brown',&'Co
Ofleihg
Clark ‘McKorther
Oliver Pp. Hagai
Lke
Grand ‘Jury
New-York Cotton Exchange
McKercher
Sugar informer reward discussed in underweighing fraud case
June 18 report from Washington says customs deputy Richard Parr uncovered a secret spring on the deck of the American Sugar Refining Company enabling under weighing fraud. Government seeks $100,000 reward but treasury funds are short, with Congress to be asked for authorization. Final fraud findings date to 1907 and a government collection effort has followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Gton
Richard Parr
Customs
New York
Tatte
MacVeagh
Deaf Muted Couple Divorced After Sensational Rumors
Amanda Lower, aged 62, was granted divorce from Jacob N. Lower, 64, in Lagrange Indiana. A large crowd of witnesses attended as sensational rumors circulated by the husband were charged by the wife. The principals and witnesses are described as deaf mutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Stine
Amanda Lower
Jacob .N. Lower
Four of Mrs Cohen’s quadruplets die in Philadelphia birth
In Philadelphia at 48 South Second Street a Mrs Beasie Cohen gave birth to four babies two boys and two girls. Three died, one infant survived and is described as healthy with doctors optimistic about the mother’s improving condition after an initially serious state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suaeuniete
Philadelphia
Beasie Cohen
Crosby Urges Best Road Work Asks Intelligent Approach
The road commission advocates a careful, modern plan for paving and maintenance citing reduced long term costs and smoother travel. Officials emphasize proper materials, timing, and methods to minimize disruption while improving conditions for motorists and adjacent property. Community events at Braddock Heights follow, featuring a concert by the Braddock Heights Band under Prof. Irvin S. Biser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afr
Walter
Croubyy
Thong Gelvenss
Niki
Secoud
Aio
Trafic
Eurek
Filla Road
Afar Ford Ford
Chestertown
Eastonsand
Braddock
Braddock Heights
Adolphus Fearhake
Meleyin A
Biser
Braddock. Heights
Irvin
Keloc- Ritered
Barnhouge
A. Minier
Ranmen
Court Refuses to Mix In Fight Over Langford Kaufman Bout
Court blocks immediate action on Langford Kaufman bout citing lack of proper case presentation. Governor Gillette withdrew militia orders after the ruling. Promoter Blot predicts clashes with San Francisco police as cities weigh whether to host or block the July 4 heavyweight clash between Jeffries and Johnson remains unsettled. Rickard eyes Goldfield Nevada as likely site if offered the best terms and funds to stage the bout with Sullivan backing the offer. Committees from Ely and Reno plan to present bids, while Goldfield pursues a $120,000 guarantee in a bid to secure the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calfornia
Gif Lette
Jeffries Johnson Battle
van Nostrand
Gillette
Langford
United States
Tex Rickard
Goldfield
Nev
Rickard
Morria Sullivan
Nevada
Sullivan
Ely
Reno
Jeffries
Johnson
Maryland Bankers Convention at Blue Mountain House
The fifteenth annual Maryland Bankers Association convention will be June 21 to 23 at Blue Mountain House. Day one includes an opening by Joseph D Bakery and welcome by Emory L. Coblentz, with remarks by Waldo Newcomer and segments on bank deposits segregation and central bank proposals. The banquet will feature speakers Charles Nagle George A Pearre and others with F J Duncan as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland ‘Bankers’ Association
Blue ‘Mountain
Joseph D. Bakery
Citizens ‘Na‘tonal Bank
Frederick
J. Spangler Kieffer
Zion
Reformed
Cumberland
Lewis E. Pierson
Bankera’. Assolation
New York City
F. J. Duncan
Towson
Will
Reorganizing Band in Middletown Under Mr Stockton
The American Band of Middletown is reorganizing under the leadership of Mr Ruel Stockton of Frederick, principal of the Commercial Department of Middletown High School. The move consolidates local musical effort and signals renewed activity for the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Ruel Stockton
Frederick
Commercial
Department of Ute
King of All Laxatives Promises Relief at Home
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York endorses Dr King’s New Life Plan as a blessing for stomach liver and kidney troubles. Available for 25 cents at Penrie’s Modern Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
N.Y
Tang
Penrie
Warning to Christians Delegates at Edinburgh Meeting
Delegates at the World Missionary Conference in Edinburgh opened with strong fervor as John T. Mott presented the commission’s report urging a global effort to spread Christianity. The commission highlights neglected opportunities, calls for larger, better-equipped workers, unified plans, and fresh methods across key fields including China, Africa, and the Mohammedan world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburg
Festerday
Goa
Thusiagn
New York
Commisgion
Commission
Wang
Worldewite Evangelizatio
China
Turkey
Perala
United States
Cotverta Christ
Not to Be Fooled by Trash Magazine Critique
A fragment discusses a critic not to be fooled by advertising tricks in a Trash Magazine. The critic sends a stamped envelope reply to the editor, mentioning prior issues and personal sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Heart
Sol J Howe
Thi Ti “Brown
Pushcart Men Initiated By London County Council
A London council plans a street vendors school for pushcart men teaching legal methods and merchant conduct. The program invites poets and composers to contribute appropriate songs as the pushcart sellers await graduation papers before allowed to operate on streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
London
England
Prishcart Nich
Gander Attack Injures Child in Yard Incident
A three year old girl in Wakefield, Gardiner, Ma was attacked in her front yard by an angry gander. The bird knocked her down, pinned her with its wings, and pecked her face, nearly tearing out an eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laur
Wakefield Ok Gardiner
Roosevelt Parade Returns to New York in Mass Rally
The Roosevelt procession through Manhattan drew 26 000 militant and civilian units along Fifth Avenue from Washington Square to Ninetha Street. Colonel Roosevelt greeted by 25 000 cheering fans as Oklahoma and other volunteers rode in. Roosevelt anger and fatigue showed at times yet the crowd celebrated his return with continuous ovation. Afterward Roosevelt and companions were hosted at the home of Miss Eleanor B Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Ling
Tha
Jack ‘Abernathy
Federal
Bhat
Oklahoma
Temple
Aix
Oklahoms
Fifth” Avenue
Washington Square
Hftyninth Street
Curbon
Tral Park
Roosevelt
Lieutenant Miller Dies in Philippines Drowning
Kutztown relatives of Lieutenant Edward Y. Miller U S Army report his death in the Far East. Miller served since 1899, was a first lieutenant in the Twenty-ninth Infantry and governor of Palawan Island when he died, reportedly by drowning during combat duty. His wife also died in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Kutztown
Edward Y. Miller
Far East
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Philippe
Palawan
Washington
Washington It Was Journed That Lieutenant. Miller
Inc
Dily
Philppines
Death by Glider Fall and Drowning Incidents Reported
From San Francisco on June 18 Rugene Speyer seventeen died after a practice flight in a glider, plunging fifty feet. In Trenton on June 18 Jans Horowitz ten drowned after being swept into a water canal when a dominion threw his hat into the stream. Also noted is a ceremonial thanks from Rev T G Hartman in Shamokin to the King’s name and people after the death of King Widward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
George of
England
T. G. Hartman
Epiacopal. Church
Widward
San Francinico
Chi
Rugene Speyer
Trenton
N. J
Dune
Jans Horowitz
Canned Soup Death Linked to Wealthy Lawyer
A New York lawyer died from poisoning alleged to be from canned soup at the Astor House. The case involves Strawdar and Tatt, with investigators noting an apparent vatlu y canned soup connection to the fatal outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Strawdar
Astor House
Clerk Recalls Odd Buyer At Shirt Shop
A nameless young woman visited a shop and asked to view 200 shirts for her husband. She explained he is very particular about finish, and claimed she was buying none, only showing interest in the stock before leaving. A whispered remark about married women being more discerning followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mravalec
Tempers of the Sun and Blazing Brightness Compared
The fragment discusses unimaginable solar surface temperatures around 14 000 degrees Fahrenheit and compares the light emitted to the intense glare of Bessemer converters and oxyhydrogen flames. It notes the overwhelming brightness and seeks a scale to match such luminosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Unclear fragment on plant defense against grazing
Fragmentary citation from London Globe describes a plant believed to deter grazing by becoming vividly green and then deteriorating, allegedly entangling a human or driver. The text is garbled and attribution unclear, mentioning Anton Reftishwid and English bogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Posen
Nitmosa
Natal
Pirat ‘Basin
Anton
London Globe
Baltimore Area Notes Compiled In State News and Local Notices
A Baltimore High School diplomas 48 graduates at the twenty second annual commencement. Juvenile court plans detention house. committee to study facilities. Stabbings and law cases involve Howard Horney and others. Fidelity and Deposit Company employee drowns in reservoir. Rail and telegraph disputes between Western Union Telegraph and B&O Railroad reach injunction. Can terville plans city water project. opposition by business leaders. Immigration chief appointed replacing W Frank Hines. Priests and students from St Mary Star of the Sea parish school advancing to priesthood. Jail breakout suspects Pickett and McDonald recaptured by authorities. Local tradesmen Kopatz and Bij escorted business to Sheriff Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. C. Williams
Baltimore, Colored High School
George Thicker Lynch
Fidelity, and Deposit Company
Druid
Waton Telegraph Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Canterville
Atreet
Spring Gardens
Baltimore
Ernot Brothers
Crothers
Marlon
Brewhigton
Comico’ County
Frank Hines
Bt. Mary ‘Star +o
the. Sea“parish
Achoo
Whelsn
Harry Pickett
Walter
McDonald
Eilicott City
Pickett
Edward’ Loishear
Je . McAvoy
Clarksbur
A. UL. iKopatz
W.H. Bij
Hageratown
New York
Sheriff Harbor
Fragmented OCR health note hints at female contestants
A garbled OCR excerpt lists women connected to health issues and remedies. Names and terms appear distorted but suggest discussion of contestants and ailments. The piece mentions stomach, liver, and kidney concerns with unclear attributions and scattered phrases.
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Sewetoy
Veceiey Pordanefes
Taft and
MacVeaigh
MR. Crosby
Ray
Ford
Kanan ‘Bate
MD, Bankers’ Convention
Rosevelt
Philippines
Ieee
Frederick Gas & Electric CO
News OF the
Lauro
Hagerstown
Gettysburg
Thomas
Evana
Howard
Horney
Legro
Potomac
Tivers
Bran Deareg
Pioliter
Anni
Volta
Auporintens
Winston
Salon
Ntractive
Ande Bo Yrely
Soctor
Jat
Harry G
Tritaf
METS
Vera Ponte
Edwin’ Devinn A
Jan onaRry i
Insurancre
Doll & Albaur
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