Trusts Fight to Broaden Sherman Antitrust Powers
Washington dispatch reports American Anti-Trust League members oppose inviting Rockefeller Morgan Perkins and Gary before the Senate Commerce Committee to advise on Sherman Act amendments. The piece notes supporters want a broader legal framework after Supreme Court decisions, while the interstate commerce act proves more enforceable, ending rebates and pressuring carriers on fair rates.
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Washington, D. C
American Anti-Trust League
John D. Rockefeller
J. Pierpont Morgan
George B. Perkins
E. H. Gary
Senate Committee On Commerce
League
House
Greet Trust
Stanley
Congress
George B. Perlans
Perkine
United States Supreme Court
Standard Oil and Tobacco
Perios
Perking
Supreme Court
Rockefeller
Morgan
Perkins
Gdry Cellber
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southwest
Big business backs Sherman law stay amid calls for changes
The defense of the Sherman antitrust framework argues it has functioned for twenty years and should not be amended. Critics fear new reforms would revive doubts about its reach and potency, possibly delaying vital effects and provoking fresh legal disputes.
Geidel Defense Opens with Murder Case Motions
New York August 28 counsel for Paul Geidel opened the defense in the Jackson murder case with three motions. The first seeks to force the district attorney to specify the count relied on, the first count for premeditated murder. The jury may view the crime scene after the defense rests. The opening asserts Geidel confronted broker William J. Jackson in his room over money owed, Jackson slept, Geidel searched pockets, Jackson awoke, accused him of theft, fainted from a hemorrhage, and Geidel allegedly muffled him with a towel to escape. Geidel allegedly confessed to shield two associates.
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Northwestern
New York
Paul Geidel
Geldel
Mr. Jackson
Jackson
Paul
Ward
Appleton Water Works Case to Be Heard in Chicago
Special report from Madison indicates the Appleton Water Works temporary injunction appeal will be heard in Chicago in August. Attorney General and Wisconsin Railroad Commission officials will attend. Judges Sanborn Nahissnat and Carpenter will preside. The article also notes the Wisconsin insurance department refused a license to Commercial Fire Insurance Co of Washington DC due to holding company ownership and stock manipulation concerns.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Appleton Water Works Company
State Railroad Commission
Appleton
Chicago
Van
Ll. UW. Banciore
A. L. Sanborn
C. C. Nahisnat
Akron dirigible Akron ships for trans Atlantic flight
Melvin Vantman and five companions prepare to fly across the ocean in the air ship Akron. The balloon measures 286 feet, carries 112000 pounds net, uses four hundred horsepower engines, and is built from 2206 fabric pieces in a cigar shaped gas bag designed for a 350000 cubic foot displacement.
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Akron
Auer
Melvin Vantman
Atlantic City
Atlantic
America
Walter Wellmann
Beattie Murder Trial Moves to Motive and Witnesses
In Chesterfield Court, Henry Clay Beattie Jr faces questions about motive to kill his wife. Prosecutor question witness Mrs. R. V. Owen, mother of the slain woman, on May 22 to May 31, detailing Beattie’s dissipation and marital strain. Detective L. L. Scherer also tests the defense about coaching witnesses and Beattie’s movements to a physician after the murder.
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Associated Press
Chasterfield
Court House
Henry Clay Beattie Jr
Sirs. R. V. Owen
Tawyer Smith
Scherer
Carter
Beattie
Redever
Owen
Mr. Beattie
Dafanen
Sinclair Seeks Divorce From Meta Fuller Sinclair
Upton Sinclair author and Somabost filed for divorce from wife Meta Fuller Sinclair on statutory grounds. Harry Kemp named as co respondent in New York court action.
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Associated Press
New York
Upton Sinclair
Somabost
Meta Fuller Sinclair
Harry Kemp
Evening gowns of season for dinner and theater
Attractive gowns this season feature elaborate long dresses with satin or silk foundations covered by lace or net and overlaid with black chiffon or marquisette. Black remains smart with color contrasts and girdles. Apricot green mauve pink gray blue appear in combinations, aiming for simple yet luxurious effect.
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Harper's Bazar
Campaign for Municipal Ownership Follows Rail Split
Aug 28 Snaceville Wisconsin reports aftermath of the railroad commission split over the Janesville water cage. City Attorney H L Maxfield and Mayor John Nichols say municipal ownership could lower rates and improve service beyond the recent decision. Local officials consulted with the railroad commission to explore the option.
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Northwestern
Madisen
Wis
Railroad Commission
Janesville
H. L. Maxfield
John Nichols
Canonsburg Theater Disaster Kills Twenty Six
After a false fire alarm at the Canonsburg opera house twenty six people die in a crush on the stairs. Fire officials say exits and escapes were adequate and no law violation found. Mourning grips Canonsburg as schools and events are canceled.
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Associated Press
Canonsburg
Canonsburg Opera House
Jimnes HR. Patterson
Liatierson
Ferguson Tias
Sason
Yarrow
Nellie Gibbs
Slater
Margaret Dobbs
Ireless
Elmhurst Fire Destroys Sawmill and Stores
A large fire swept Elmhurst six miles south of Antigo Wisconsin destroying a sawmill and approximately 100000 dollars worth of timber. Fourteen residents were displaced as stores and a depot burned in the blaze reported from Antigo.
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Elmhurst
Antigo
Associated Peeve
Milwaukee
Wis
Mayor Seidel Hit With Slander Suit
Milwaukee August 28 Circuit Judge Eschweiler begins suit for slander against Mayor Kim Seidel claiming remarks at a Bay View speech during the last judicial campaign. The judge cites a prior ruling he called illegal and quotes the mayor calling someone a dirty trickster in the United States context.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wia
Flu
Robber Invades Cleveland Chophouse On St Clair Avenue
A masked thief entered the Chares D. Devson restaurant on St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland causing panic. He took all the cash from cashier Lytle Colvin and fled, driving diners into a rush for exits as men hid under tables.
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Aoy Associated Press
Cleveland
Chares D. Devson
St. Clair Avenue
Lytle Colvin
Fabrics Return in Style for Winter Wardrobe
Syrup silk and soft na inhead taffeta return with popular Cavor. Silks weigh similarly and suit season styles. Silk serge remains favored while vottes and Henrietta cloth appear in semi dreary one piece gowns. Printed chiffona with soft messamien feeds handsome new models. Rich colors and jeweled trimmings dominate the winter look. Dull burnt shades fade as overdrapery or underlays in bold colors join coronation mood.
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Harper's S Bazar
Atwood Flies Under Poughkeepsie Bridge Record
Harry Atwood, holder of the long distance flight record, flew beneath the Poughkeepsie Bridge on the final leg from St Louis to New York. Fifteen thousand spectators watched as his aircraft dipped within a few hundred feet of the arch, narrowly missing the top by ten feet amid wide side openings.
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Harry Atwood
Poughkeepsie
N. X.1
St Louis
New York
Atwood
Fred Derrick Grows. Dehbesh baseball team faces vacated schedule
The Dehbesh baseball club is facing no vacation of the schedule today and tomorrow as they rest in fifth place. An open date is on the calendar with a Tuesday game at Green Bay moved to Wednesday or Thursday. The team plans a week at home for pitylage wall Apieton and Fentel. Rex Derrick, the star first baseman, is expected to play this Sunday in the city. President Kinawin praised Derrick as one of the league’s best and a strong hitter, likening him to Konetehy and Tuderug in potential gradus.
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Dehbesh
Green Bay
Sanday
A. F. Kinawin
Wook Armour
Redes A Duby Ter
Derrick
Wererick
Konete Hy
Tuderug
St of Gradutis
Lewis Phillips Marries Miss Farrell in Oak Park
The ceremony occurred Saturday afternoon at 1200 at Milwanked by Stigilope chapel. Attendants included Allens Whreder and Cheatles Witzel. bride wore white. After the ceremony the party visited the Maryland hotel where a reception was held. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs. M. C. Philips of Algoma.
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Marnings
Jewts Phumpa
Misa Ganesteye
A. Farrell
Oak Park
Milwanked
Hey
Prescott
Stigilope Scapal Church
Mins Allens Whreder
Cheatles Witzel
Hldle
Maryland
Phsilips le
M. C. Philips
Phillips
Bragnerd & Phillipe
PhHilipa Je
Mirnin Phillppa
Phillipe
City
Union Service At Firat Ran Temple Draws Large Crowd
The union service at the Firat Ran temple on Sunday evening drew a large audience. Rev Edward H H Smith of the First Congregational Church preached a note free sermon on Seeking the Kingdom. The choir rendered excellent music and Rev Stanley Manning offered the prayer.
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Firat Ranjust Temple
J. of. Abbott
Stekford
jRev
Badger
Waukeeha
Stanley Manning
Edward
Case in charge of unions nego paused in San Francisco
President E L Reguin of the federation of shop employes says talks with Julius Bratt chief of the firm are paused as the International union officers, representing five crafts, are set to arrive to handle the federation's affairs. Kratrchnitehad offered to meet individually but Reguin declines official calls for now.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
E. L. Reguin
Federation of Shop
Farriman Vines Aals
Julius Brattachnitt
Theac Ines
International Intons
Tae
Reguin
Kruttachnitz
Accident report details a collision and injuries at Oshkosh street
A fragmented account describes a vehicle collision injuring several people including Wikan and Watson. Eyewitnesses say a driving error led to a broken leg and hospital transport while other riders sustained injuries. authorities note no fatalities.
Knox to Speak at Yacht Club Visit Postponed Death in Family
8 Knox of Des Moines a prominent businessman was to speak at the Yacht Club. A death in the Knox family caused postponement of his visit. A large crowd is expected for the closing night with dinner and dance by the Acme Orchestra.
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Knox
Des Moines
Clu
Chubhouse
Acme Orchestra
Local resident found dead at home on Outer Street
Mrs. Blake, age seventy, was found by her son Philip Blake in a room of her residence at 109 Outer Street. Police reported the death as sudden with no immediate signs of foul play. An obituary and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Mary AO Blake
Plath Puke
Outer Street
Howe
Philip Blake
Birke
Standard Oil Man Faces Personal Crisis and Odd Race Notes
AP report from New York describes Arthur Veit of Standard Oil involved in a personal crisis ending in suicide. The piece also recounts a chaotic yacht-race scene with Roberts winning and Roma claiming the club cup amid a gala, with colorful notes on participants and bystanders.
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Agsnciated Press
New York
New and
Beaver Streets
Arthur Veit
Standard of Company
South Storm Wreaks Havoc Across Savannah District
Reports from Savannah and nearby areas describe a southern Atlantic storm that caused extensive damage. Debris fills streets, streetcar service is disrupted, and cotton crops within fifty miles suffered. low lying islands’ residents may be missing. The Yamacraw patrols the harbor while ships were warned to seek shelter.
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Savannah
Weather Bureau
Yamacraw
Iyhee Beach
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