Indictments for Coal Conspiracy Plague Chicago Firms
Indictments target Chicago and Illinois coal operators and retailers over alleged conspiracy in restraint of trade amid a regional coal shortage. The report ties shortages to mine output limits and storage issues, with multiple named companies and individuals cited. Actions, deadlines, and juror findings are outlined regarding the alleged schemes and market responses.
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Hinois
Indivia
Tagg Fund
Cuithraerte Coat
Chicago
Fonda
Yast Road
Illinois
Winals
Wisversin
Indiana
Crescent Coal and Mining Company
Agalnet
Chicago Coal Exchange
Chicago Wilngton Coal and Vermillion 1 Company
Big Four Coal Company
Ganiier Wilmingtons Coal Company
Wilmington Mining’ Company
Bell Andl Zetler Coal Company
Murphyvixeennn Coal Company
Por Coal Company
Wilmington
Cowedi Ceyal Company
Sureator
Cai
Wenona + Coal company
Dev Coal Company
Spring Valles Coal Company
Maranette
Coxal Company
Aleshy Coat Company
Wo MM
Sanford
CS. Lusk
Frank
Frank (. Lakers. Gus Us 1 Company aroVville Coal Carne DY
Ailtoads
Joseph Martin
Mevlenan
John In
Walter Coal Conmpny
Oak Fhm
Cemvars
Coal Fruit Mining Company
Parke County
Glen Ork
Ing Comnens
Noeving
Catmeny
Imin Fuel Company
Meeu Fan, Sons
RIG Compas
Croat
The Golden Star Debuts In Ocala From Golden, Ohio
Robert G. Sharp son of Rose A. Sharp editor of The Enquirer enters journalism. The Golden Star is published at Golden Ohio and issued today from Ocala.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Dconto
Wia
Saya
Robert G. Sharp
Rose A. Sharp
The
Enquirer
Journaliam
Golden Star
Golden
Bufah
Columbia
Oconlo
Brothers fatally shot in Bank saloon quarrel
In Tortamoutt Ohio on January 19 Associated Press reports James Polly shot and fatally wounded his two brothers Charles and Earl Folly during a quarrel at the Bank saloon. Polly escaped.
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Associated Press
Tortamoutt, O
James Polly
Charles
Earl Folly
Polly
Peace Talks Pursue National Baseball League Accord
The Associated Press reports a tense meeting in New York with eight clubs represented including York labs and Cincinnati. talks aim to resolve a breach over the league agreement as factions from Boston to Philadelphia prepare for potential dissolution if dispute persists. President Pulliam to preside, with attorneys for both sides discussing injunctions and possible long-term settlement.
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Associated Press
Chietinad
National Baseball
York «Labs
Stouts
Hart of
Chicago
Dreyfus
Taringungpen
Volecannot
New York
Brooklyn
Laston
Hoth
Anl
National League
Boston
Philadelphia
Dakota Divorces Void Declared By Supreme Court
The U S supreme court rules South Dakota divorces to nonresidents invalid for estate matters in Annie Andrews v Knute H Andrews. It held Annie Andrews did not gain a legal domicile in South Dakota and Massachusetts law recognized the first wife as widow. Justices Brewer Shiras Peckham concurred.
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Aesnerates Press
Washington, D
United States Supreme Court
South Dakota
Annie Andrews
Knute
H. Andrews
Charles St. Andrews
Nate Andrew
Massachusetts
And
Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
Toray
Justice White
Ile
Andrews
Southakota
Mr. Andrews
Charles H. Andrews
Charles Andrews
Brewer, Shiras
Peckham
New Ambassador Named Amid German American Tensions
New York dispatch reports Taron Sreck ven tempberg has been named ambassador to the United States and received instructions from Emperor Wilhelm. The Herald correspondent notes strain in German American relations and discusses needed harmony between Berlin and Washington, including naval and monetary considerations and the Monroe Doctrine’s relevance.
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New York
Taron Sreck Ven Tempberg
Herald
Int Bertin
United States
William
Geinigan
Washington
von HolleDert
Giermiosy
Snerica
Fogland
Amecland
South Ameri
Attempt to reseat North German Lloyd steamer Lahn at sink
An attempt to reseat the North German Lloyd steamer Lahn from Mediterranean ports for New York failed as the ship grounded on a sand bank off Tumere Sunday morning. Passengers were discharging cargo and some landed sightseeing while the vessel remained stuck. notable Americans aboard include Poultney Bigelow Richmond Pearson United States Minister to Persia Rev W Tserweon Major Irons and Dwight Orcutt.
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Tsy Associated Press
Gimaltar
New York
Tumere
Genoa
Haly
Poultney Bigelow
Richmond Pearson
United States
Persia
Rev. W. Tsrweon
Major Irons
Duight Orcutt
Wisconsin Assembly Faces Shite for Price on One
Madison Wis May a report from the Wisconsin assembly notes reshuffling on committees with Fridd presumed head of the judiciary and Andrews leading privileges and elections with Frearay as second. Usx Speaker Ray to chair the cities committee amid changes. Jerome J Clark deputy collector of internal revenue dies at 58 after apoplexy last Wednesday. Harvey Nash of Oshkosh named assistant sergeant at arms of the penalt and begins duties.
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Madison
Winnebago
Andrews i
Frearay
Usx
Ray
Internal Revenue
Jerome Jf. Clark
Bragg Leaves Washington for Fond du Lac and San Francisco
General Receiver final instructions from the State Department delivered in Washington. He will go to Fond du Lac for several days before proceeding to San Francisco to seek Hong Kong by early February. Senator Quarles drafts a bill allotting lands to the Stockbridge and Munsee Indians. eightieth acres for heads of families and forty acres for single persons.
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State Department
Washington, D. C
IE. S. Erage
Fond du Lac
Ife
San Francisco
Hong Kong
Benator Quarles
Stockbridge
Munsee
H. C. Stevens
Troops for Morocco Sail From Algeciras to Ceuta
A battalion of Spanish infantry and a mountain battery embarked at Algeciras for Ceuta, the Spanish seaport facing Morocco, as reported from Gibraltar on January 19.
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Associated Preas
Gibraltar
Algeciras
Ceuta
Morocco
Tillman Victim Dies After Four Day Battle
Columbia S C January 1 dlor N G Gonzales died at 9 pm after four days of fighting for life following a shooting by Lieutenant Governor Tillman His wife and editor staff mourn with the family as doctors cite septic poisoning from the wound His funeral is planned for tomorrow at Trinity Church with Bishop Capers presiding.
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Colombia
S.C
Dlor N. G. Gonzales
James IL. Tillwman
Columbia
Gonzales
Ial- Moat
Tillman
Tam
Gonzalea
Trinity Church
Capers
Yorkeliie
Caroner Green
Governor orders halt to Chicago prize fight display
January 12. Governor telegraphs Sheriff Hart Rett of Cook County to reiterate Finday order prohibiting the proposed bout between Young Mowatt and Benny Yanger in Chicago. The governor says the contest is widely viewed as a pure and simple fight between some of the country’s most notorious fighters and sheriff’s duty is to prevent it.
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Associec
Indians Protest Immigration Act Hardships
The British Indians plan to petition Mr. Chamberlain over the new immigration act. A dispatch from Cape Town relayed via London says natives in India facing exclusion because they cannot write their names in English, despite being Indians in their own country.
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Associated Press
New York
Indiana
Times
Cape Town
London
Chamberlain
India
Death of Howard Harris in Utica
Howard Harris died at his Utica home on a Saturday from chronic bronchitis chronic valvular heart disease exhaustion and asphyxia aged forty five. He was well known and esteemed. The funeral will be held tomorrow with interment in Minckler's cemetery.
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Howard Harris
Utica
Minckler’s Cemetery
Funeral for John F. Chase Held at Second Baptist
The funeral for the late John F. Chase took place Sunday afternoon with services at Second Baptist Church at 7 o'clock and a large attendance. A brief service was held at the residence by the G A R Ladies. The grave service was by John W. Scott Post A R Veterans rode to the cemetery in a special car provided by Winnebago Traction. Pallbearers were Edward Lull, John Lick, Charles Keen, Thomas Lett, Thomas Roche and George Loper.
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John F. Chase
Bandat
John W. Scott Post
A.R
Winnebago Traction Company
Edward Lull
John Lick
Charles Keen
Thomas Lett
Thomas Roche
George Loper
Two Men Overcome by Gas in Milwaukee Lodging House
E BR Sutton of Durand Wis and G Challenor aged thirty two from England were found overcome by gas in a lodging house at 184 Sixth Street Milwaukee this morning. They are expected to recover.
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Milwaukee
Wis
E. BR. Sutton
Durand
G. Challenor
England
Sixth Street
Senators and Burgins in the Hours
A humorous anecdote recounts a Massachusetts legislator impressed by his own dignity. His wife wakes him with a whispered warning of burgines in the hours. He dismisses the thought, insisting there are likely a few in the senate but not in his case.
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Lodge
Massachusetts
Senate
Neenah street car collision disrupts crossing traffic
A street car from the Winnebago Traction Co. jumped a trolley pole at Neenah crossing near the depot injuring two passengers but sparing others. Motorman Ceuta briefly lost control as he readjusted the pole after the car neared the crossing. A second crash at the same crossing in a week alarms the railroad company workers.
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Neenah-Menasla
Winnebage Traction Company
Nees Bal
Bebiween
Ceratiny
Ava Side Park
Neenah
Wennebago Presten Company
Wiserrin Central Railroad
Ceuta
Centr Rablwiy
Thomis Dixon Jr
Americus
Germania
Memaba
Win Clits
Federation of Women'’ Clubs
Henry L
James Brown
Mies Mayme Brown
Hist
Chicago
Fred’ GitUngg
George H. Ketley
Green Bay
Neenah Friends
Disinfection Dispute Over Pearl Street Quarantine
An Oshkosh paper reports families on Pearl Street refusing disinfection amid smallpox quarantine. Health officer Wilkie promised Friday disinfection if conditions were met, but delays and alleged improper attire sparked criticism. The Fredericks and Nichola families claim miscommunication and push for proper sanitation following procedures.
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Yiet
Pearl Street
Orter
Wilkie
Nichola
Otto Late
Fredericks
Arl Street
F. J. Wilkie
Meday
Firma
Bret
Dirst
Wheit
Pearedis
Wilkle
Mintea Fredericks
Bakery Fire Destroys Chicago Bakery and Cafe
A fire at the Chicago Bakery and Café on Main Street Sunday night around 11:20 gutted the business. Damage runs to several hundred dollars with stock and furnishings ruined. insurer coverage cited as adequate. Proprietor Joseph Zandter, away for weeks, has recently returned. The owner is Mrs. Mueller with adjacent unoccupied property owned by Mr. Hoernig sustaining some damage.
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Chicago
Main Street
Sopda
Joseph Zandter
Vic
Joseph Mueller
Hoernig
Marconi At Work in Wellfeet Onward to Cornwall
Sighor Marcon has been at work since his arrival and hopes to go to Cornwall today. Tests and experiments yesterday showed the apparatus is in working order and the inventor is confident of success.
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Associated Preas
Wellfeet
Mans
Sighor Marcon
Cornwall
Eng
Senate and House proceedings and health conference notes
Reports from Washington describe the Senate and House in session with vetoes on court terms and military promotions. A health conference on bubonic plague brings state representatives together, while Secretary Shaw seeks resubstitution of government bonds and tariff discrimination debate continues with Senator Lodge and Aldrich. Hermann resigns as general land office commissioner with Richardson likely to succeed.
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Brena
Washington, D
Hla Wis
Uy House
Francis
David von
Ninth Cavalry
Isis
Sulzer
New York
Speaker
Lawrence
Massachusetty
Davidson
Culling
Price
Melon
Ark
Batley
Texas
Culberson
Virginia
Lodge
Masanchuxetia
Bavley
Attite
Depew
Port Arthur
Department of Commerce and Labor
House
Committee On Commerce
Nelson
Mesars
Spooner
Aldrich
Wate
Senate
Cullom
Milnais
Wylan
Pubic Health and Marine Hospital Service
Ninetech States
Lodi Territory
District of Columbia
United States
California
Mathew Gardner
Connecticut
C. A. Lindley
Colorado
H. J. Stull
Delaware
C. Cooper
Alexander Lowther
Wlliam C. Woodward
Indian Territory
M. D.thompson
Jowsa
T. L. Kennedy
Indiana
S Hurly
Louisiana
Arthur Noah Maine
Charles D. Smith
Maryland
John S. Fulton
Minesota
H. M. Bracken
New Jersey
Jienny Mitchell
Nel Carolina
R. i. Levis
Pennsylvania
de. Ber Fee
Rhode Island
G. T
South Carolina
T. G. Simons
Mont
H. D. Holton
B. A. Irving
Daunte Lewis
Tennessee
J. A. Albright
Shaw
Lodee
Committee On Finance
France
Germany
Russia
Hermann
Ringer Hermann
Oregon
Ceneral Land Office
Presient
W. A. Richardson
Wyomina
Death at Delafield and Veteran Drops Dead
G J Vanderpoel died at his son's home in Delafield Wisconsin born in Albany county New York in 1832 he moved to Wisconsin in 1847 and lived near Vernon in Waukesha county He leaves four sons and one daughter. Michael Amen eighty a Civil War veteran collapsed and died at his Symco Wisconsin home from heart disease last night.
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Miwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Delafeld
G. J. Vanderpoel
Byron Vanderpoel
Albany County
N.Y
Waukesha County
Vernon
Milwaukee
Manawa
Michael Amen
Symco
Death by fall on Spokane river amid burglary arrest
John Lea a fifty two year old man died by leaping into the Spokane river while being escorted for burglary of a Northern Pacific car at Marshall. His body was not recovered. The incident followed a claim of breaking into grain sacks. Local memory notes some watch for Sabbath pleasures.
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Asxociated Press
Spokane
Wash
John Lea
Monroa
Alla Lee
New Dramatic Star Captivates Audiences with Beauty
A striking debut unfolds as a dramatic talent earns wide admiration for elegance and stage presence. Critics praise the performer’s charm and clear poise, signaling a promising career ahead.
Five Divorces Granted in Circuit Court
Five divorce cases were heard in circuit court. Ida Frank obtained a divorce from Louis Frank on cruel and inhuman treatment, with $100 alimony and custody of two minor children. Minnie Morag was granted a divorce from Anton Morze for cruel treatment, receiving $400 and household goods. Loulan Smith and Jane Weed, H C Weed and Jane Weed, and others were granted divorces on grounds including voluntary separation and desertion, with varying custody and residence details.
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Ida Frank
Louis Frank
H. C. Weed
Jane Weed
Weed
Ordkosth
Wiiunaes
Lieeran
Charles H. Deran
Partney
Omro
Loulan Smith
Andrew Smith
Minnie Morag
Anton Morze
Purdies
Main Street
Woman Murder Suspect in Court Case at Avalon Suburb
Mrs. Teifa Eagle, wife of S. Eagle, superintendent at Pressed Steel Car, is charged in the May murder of Rita Varner. Initial coroner ruling said suicide, but DA Haymaker ordered further inquiry. The case, tied to social prominence in Avalon, faces defense by Merv Engle claiming innocence.
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Iy Assschiied
Piitobiaag
Tetiifa
Eaxle
S. 5
Eaghe
Pressed Steel Car Company
Avalon
Sarralagaet
Minal Court
Sean Oil Werd
Rina Varner
Qeen
Haymaker
Asthe
Merv. Engle
Ale Wan
Erin
Shot by robbers in Derry
Two armed men robbed and shot T. M. Putte son of a local bank president early today at his home in Derry. He grappled with a robber who tore away the weapon and fired wounding him fatally. bloodhounds are being deployed to track the suspects.
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Derry
iTearh M. Putte
Enery Hour
Wenowah
Robbers Loot Jewelry Store on South Michigan Street
Robbers entered the RM Munich jewelry shop on South Michigan Street in South Bend Indiana last night and carried away bowls valued at 3000 dollars. No further details available.
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Associated
South Bend
Ind
RM. Munich
South Michigan Street
French Fleet Visits Santiago Harbor
Admiral Rivet of the Avlande division and Tage officers hosted city officials and residents in Santiago Cuba yesterday. A DAI was on board last night. The Tage departed for Havana today.
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Associated Press
Santiago
Cuba
Rivet
Avlande
Tage
Focal
Havana
Parker Arrives in New York City on January 1
Novelist Sir Qibert Parker arrived today in New York, aboard the Minnetonka's London. The terse dispatch notes his arrival with minimal details of the journey and date.
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New Yorke
Qibert Parker
Eteener Minnetonka
London
Engineer Thomas Hetherington Dies in Rail Accident
Word came today of the death of Thomas Hetherington of Everett Washington formerly of Oshkosh. He was an engineer for the Great Northern railroad and reputedly killed in a wreck near Mount Vernon Washington on Saturday evening. His widow Mina Mary Hines and two children survive. The body will be brought to Oshkosh for burial.
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Thomas Hetherington
Everett
Wash
Oshkosh
Mt Vernon
Whale
Hetherington
Great Northern Railroad
Hetherington Ninth Street Road
Alabama
Elewan
Mina Mary Hines
Lak
Surs
Mra
Fetherington
Sarah Wines
Mira Sarah Hines
Uso
Fietherisgtion
Josephy Hetherington
Chilhteethe
Robert Hetherington
Iyingston
Mont
Oshkesh
Hetherinston
Mine Workers Assemble for Fifteenth Annual Convention
The Takted Mine Workers hold their fourteenth annual convention, with John Mitchell honored on stage and in the hall decor. President Mitchell receives ovations as George Custer of the Witness Central Labor Union and Mayor Bookwalter greet attendees. Mitchell is expected to address the convention in the afternoon after preliminary organization reports.
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Indianapolis
Tivd
Nual
Tcelock
John Mitchell
Mitchel
Felowan
George Custer
Witness Constral Labor Union
Organized Labor of Indiauanous
Bookwalter
Welcom
Mitchell
Mitenell
Addresa Ua
New State Chemist Named for Wisconsin Dairy Office
Professor Richard Fischer of the university school of pharmacy is appointed state chemist in the state dairy and food commission. He succeeds Dr. A. Mitchell with a salary of 180 dollars, made by Commissioner Orry with governor approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nortiwestern
Madison
Wia
Jan
Richeard Fischer
Univerasity Shool of Pharmacy
A. 3. Mitchell
Dairy and Food Commisioner
Ory
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Cnergy
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Ular Teper
Rather
Ifux
Holle
Snevessir
Astiureene Gibeetiar
Osthash Min
Uewher
Assembly Jadicniary Committee
Bragg
Tiluhan
Tilman
Yatean Tannes
Cook County
Sherritt
Howse Warrio
Allen Farmer
Hadstal Aflamenta
MR. Chase
Reennk Grosslee of
Cragral
Intl
Vay Company and
Whitehage Veavtion Company
Recumen Wine Uerana
Chience Bakers and Cafe
Marconi
Rusevy
Nuatinrod Betcindat Wiatangdaie
Delafield
Madison Syutte Theater
Ser] York
Fabela
Gretna Green
Mies Elizabeth Tyree
Circuit Court
Ward
Thue
Sanin Chu Ee Mrile
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Parker
Dennis Beom
Oshkost Young Ac
Inlingnapolia
NEW State Chemist
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