Fight of the Oil Trust Hearings Begin in St Louis
The federal anti trust case against Standard Oil to set aside the service order proceeds in St Louis. Seventy defendants including corporations appear before Circuit Court Justices Seaborn Hook and Mundy. Milburn of New York and Johnson of Philadelphia defend for Standard. Purdy and Kellogg lead government counsel.
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Associated Press
St. Touls
Q Nation
John (. Milburn
New York
John G. Johnson
Philadelphia
Standard Company
United States
Milton DB. Purdy
Frank W. Kellogg
St. Paul
Government May Dig It Panama Canal Decision
Washington January 30 administration may take project from private bidders and place canal digging under Chief Engineer Stevens. President and Secretary Taft to decide, with potential acceptance of Oliver bid at 6 percent not guaranteed. Cost is not sole factor. government interest guides choice.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Panama Canal
Stevens
W. J. Oliver
Taft
Motions to Quash Indictments Filed in Findlay
In Findlay Ohio January 30 motions to quash indictments against Standard Oil Ohio John D Rockefeller Buckeye Pipe Line Ohio Oil and Solar Refring were filed. The motions will be heard in the common pleas court February 16. Prosecutors contend the indictments are indefinite single counts and fail to give sufficient certainty for defense.
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Wnpy Associated
Findlay
Ohio
Standard Oi Company of Ohio
John D. Rockefeller
Buckeye Pipe Line Company
Ohio Oil Company
Indian Appropriation Bill Advances With Large Increase
The Indian appropriation bill was reported to the senate carrying 14,509,201 dollars, an increase of 6,306,132 over the house version. The surge stems from Senate committee actions to allot funds held in trust to multiple Indian tribes, allowing them to manage their affairs while the government ends paying interest on the funds.
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Vay
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
United States
Million for the poor bequeathed by Mr Whiteley
London reports Mr Whiteley, the murdered merchant, left 5.1 million dollars to fund almshouses and homes for the elderly and needy. The funeral was held today, with details outlining his charitable bequest to relieve poverty and support aging residents.
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Associated Press
Londion
Cleveland to Speak at Washington’s Birthday Celebration
Ex-President Grover Cleveland has accepted invitation from the Tinton Teague club of Chicago to deliver the keynote at the annual celebration of Washington’s birthday conducted under the club’s auspices.
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Associated Prove
Chicago
Til
Grover Cleveland
Tinton Teague Club
Washington
Ohio railways contest order on freight car equality
Massillon Coal Mining company sues in United States district court challenging the Ohio Railway Commission order mandating equal distribution of freight cars. The suit targets whether the directive applies to property of the railways and if it is lawful and constitutional. The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway is involved as its lines and cars fall under the order’s reach.
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Associated Tre Cineinnathc
Ohio
Ohio Railwiky Commission
Massillon Coal Mining Company
United States
Wheeling & Lake Erle Railway
Massillon Coal Company
Thaw Jury Panel Expands as Trial Opens in New York
Henry J Kleineberg a silk merchant, chosen as eleventh juror in the Thaw case. Larry Brearly added to the panel, making ten jurors. A second pool of 100 talesmen ordered as 400 have been summoned for possible service. Both sides press peremptory challenges while Thaw and associates await testimony.
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Associated Pre
New York
Henry J. Kleineberg
Flarry
Brearly
Drearly
Williamshaw
Yarmouth
Hitchcock Criticized In Senate On Patent Order
In Washington January 30 Senator Carter of Montana assailed Secretary Hitchcock for a December order barring patents to lands under land laws after examination by a special agent. Carter had previously introduced a resolution denying any executive officer the right to block patent grants when the law has been carried out.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Hitchcock
Senate Today
Carter
Montana
Locomotive Explosion Kills Engineer in Indiana
Fort Wayne Indiana January 2 A locomotive pulling a Pennsylvania road freight train exploded near Arcola twelve miles from here at eleven oclock tonight W C Bender engineer was killed and the fireman and brakeman were badly hurt.
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Associated Press
Fort Wayne
Ind
Jocamore
Arcola
Here
W. C. Bender
Murder Trial Opens for James Waddell Simpson on Long Island
In Northport the trial of Dr. James Waddell Simpson for the murder of Burt Jey Horner begins amid local support for the defendant. Key witnesses expected include his wife and her mother, who testified at the previous hearing with strong accusations. The case follows a high profile in the community as jurors weigh the evidence.
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L. T
Jun
New York
James Waddell Simpson
Burt Jey J. Horner
Northport
Kutter
Leong Island
Julise Warner Simpson
Simpson
Nineder
Vote on Smoot Seat Court Action Delayed
Washington January 30 news cites a Senate plan to vote on a resolution declining Senator Smoots seat. The measure would be taken up after morning business on February 20 with a four oclock vote on amendments and the resolution, then no further debate. Senator Allison urged delaying to avoid delaying appropriation bills, but opposition persisted. Senator Smoot and Senator Snivot pressed for an early vote without more discussion.
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Washington
D. Jan
Burrows
Smoot
Senate
Allison
Epidemic spreads as scarlet fever rises in Chicago west side
Chicago health department reports the epidemic of contagious diseases increasing across the west side. Three hundred fourteen new scarlet fever cases push total to about 4,008 with a slight diphtheria rise. Health Commissioner Whalen urges cancellation of social and public gatherings for several weeks.
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Uty
Wren
Chicago
Health Department
Whalen
Old fashioned winter freezes spirits across the Midwest
January cold snap paralyzes work as thermometers dip to twenty five below in La Crosse and Sioux Falls. Nebraska towns report twenty three to eight below zero with Bonesteel Cha dron and Norfolk among the deepest. The bitter cold ends ice harvesting and halts outdoor labor across the region.
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la Crosse
Wist
Jen
Sioux Falls
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Norfolk
Neb
Northwest
South Dakota
Bonesteel
Chadron
Revolt Suppressed in Dutch East Indies Drive
A brief report states troops quelled a native revolt in Java, Dutch East Indies. Ring Wader and fifteen followers were killed and many wounded in the clash as forces moved to restore order.
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Amsterdam
Hotland
Jan
Ipland
Java
Dutch -East Indies
Ring Wader
Sullivan to umpire for coming season
Milwaukee Wis Jan 30 The stated contract for Umpire William J Sullivan of Rochester N Y for the coming season was approved today by President J Curien of the American Association of Baseball Clubs.
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Associated Prose
Milwaukee
Wis
Tne
William J. Sullivan
Rochester
J. Curien
American Association of Baseball Clubs
Neenah theater board clears debt and plans memorial
Neenah Wisconsin January 30 directors of the Neenah theater board met and adopted a resolution instructing President Clark and Secretary Freeman to send a memorial to Arthur Shattuck thanking him for his concert and benefit. Treasurer Charles Schultz paid mortgage interest and $600 of print pads leaving $4,000 debt. the mayor paid down $1,000 and all outstanding accounts. The Nev anh theater curtain raiser tonight features the Janys Brigads and Sherrin's Colts in a charity game before Neenah city vs Stevens Point. Capt A W Holtenbeck and his boys race against Manitowoe n boy champion M Fricke. Fricke won. Appleton game moved to Friday. The Teazle Down club enjoyed an evening at Henry Tullis home. honors to Ed Hage John Jr and Gus Larson. Arthur Kellogg recovering and moving about town.
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Northwestern
Neenah
Wis
Neenah Theater Board
Clark
Freeman
Arthur Shattuck
Charles Schultz
Encoks Vohanes
Keating
Aquiliterim
Nevanh
Janys
Sherrin
Colts
Curtain Raiaur
Neenah City
Stevens Point
Manitowor
A. W. Hotlenbeck
Jdarry Prongs
Henry Tullis
Ed Hage- John, Jr
Gus Larson
Arthur Kellogg
Whiteley Funeral Draws Crowds In London Tragedy
London January 30 The Whiteley funeral drew vast crowds and long delays as thousands gathered outside the residence and streets near the church. More than four hundred carriages followed the hearse to the cemetery, with four carrying floral wreaths, reflecting the public interest in the tragedy.
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Associated Press
London
Whiteley
Westbourne’ Grove
Two Die From Ammonia Tank Blast At Armour’s Packing House
Two injured men died today after an ammonia tank explosion at Armour's packing house, raising total fatalities to seven. The incident was reported by Associated Press from Chicago on January 11, 1936.
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Associatess Press
Chicago
Armour
Election Not Needed for City Plans in Mengsha
Mengsha Wis Jan 30 It may not be necessary to have a special election for the municipal lighting plant plans as judged by local authorities The appellate election proposed for February is now deemed unnecessary The matter will be referred to the city attorney for decision A new addition to the plant is expected to be operating by September 1 Work will start in spring A stockholders meeting is set this afternoon to consider possible sale of the property Mrs John Brendinauer 82 longtime resident died at home on First Street Funeral plans pending She leaves a son Phi t of this city
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Eitzgerald
Criminal Court
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Pittsburg
Ha K. Thaw
Roger O'Mara
C. C. Wiley
New York
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Mengsha
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Niilier
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WIL Ie
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Tdison
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Bay County
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Monroe
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Man Arrested After Attempted Arson of Smithfield Town
Martinsville West Virginia January 30 a man named Harry Howard claimed God told him to burn Smithfield town He attempted to set fire to the Bane hotel and three other buildings Four men were wounded two fatally in the ensuing confrontation during arrest and a crowd tried to lynch him at the county jail later moved There is confusion over injuries and identities of the wounded police chief Grover Widebrand and several others involved.
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Ikaw
Howard
Blin
Earl
Grover Widebrand
W. W W. Smith
Charles Edger
Hildebrand Browthern
Smith
Edger
Disasters at Fayette County Mine Report Frightful Losses
Early reports from Charleston detail a catastrophic explosion at the Stuart mine in Fayette County. Ninety one workers trapped, with rescue efforts hindered by heat and rising gas, as coffins are prepared and hopes fade for many miners.
Townsend Murder Mystery Sentences Shake City
The Townsend murder case deepens as police report a doctor shot at his home. A confession links John Hell to the crime, while Howard Hell testifies that John admitted entering the doctor’s house and shooting him. A coroner’s inquest is expected to resume, with high public interest.
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Major Cushman Dead In Midnight Heart Attack
Maj Austin Cushman organizer of Grand Army of the Republic and private secretary to Millard Fillmore died of heart disease just before midnight during an event at Maxonte temple. He was eighty, Brown 1948 graduate, former Civil War officer and founder of fifty two G A R posts in the state. Chaplain Dudley Use dies in Philadelphia after long illness.
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Philadelphia
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Milwaukee passenger train rear-ends W M & I train
Special to The Milwaukee Journal from Marinette reports a Milwaukee passenger train collided with the rear of a Wisconsin and Michigan train at Bagel Junction last night. The Milwaukee Road engine and four cars were derailed with slight damage. The engineer’s quick action and engine reversal prevented serious fatalities.
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Marinette
Wisconsin & Michigan
Bagel Junction
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Doctor Hilliard and ex Governor Wiggins Reported Stable
From Olean Minnesota January 80 Associated Press report notes Dr Hilliard and ex Governor Wiggins passed a rough night but were easier in the morning with conditions otherwise unchanged.
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Olean
Hilliard
Wiggins
New Railway in Chile Approved by Congress
Santiago Chile Jan 30 Congress approves bill to fund a proposed long distance railway at 637 400 000 with five percent government guarantees on capital. Belgian German and native syndicate representatives plan bids for all or part of the project. Congress empowers the president to sign contracts subject to Senate approval.
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Santiago
Chile
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Senate
Wisconsin Assembly Debates Suburban Rail Stations and Municipal Governance
A busy Madison session features bills requiring suburban rail stations, copying California law on officer petitions, and pension raises. Socialists push constitutions changes and Galveston style city government plans. debates cover waterways, misdemeanors for underage licenses, and territorial exclusions in local governance.
Investors at Risk as Mexican Plantation Property Sinks
Tax debts on the Mexican Plantation Company's Oaxaca property trigger sale notices by trustee Ht. 3, Florne. The firm’s finances are dire, with neither regular nor special taxes paid, leaving the La Crosse and other investors facing likely losses. The idle plantation, wintered and shuttered, may pass to speculators or the government.
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Wis
Laian Eough
Mexicn
Crade
Florne
la Crosse
Oaxacn
Trial resumes in Crowley murder case with court martial evidence
In Pittsburgh on January 30, the trial of Lind Ralph W. Drury and Private John Dowd for killing William H. Crowley continued. Assistant U S District Attorney Willems admitted court martial findings showing Dowd’s acquittal. Judge O Connor allowed the evidence, citing prior Supreme Court rulings, and Dowd testified in his defense as the cage likely goes to the jury tonight.
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Associated Press
Tittsburg
Lind
Ralph W. Drury
John Dowd
United States Army
William H. Crowley
United States District
Nathan Willems
Dowd
Martal
United States
O'Connor
Supreme Court
Taken off the stage by dispute over Salome at Met
New York Jan 20 a conference between the Met owners and the Strause Wilde opera company halted further performances of Salome. The directors protested additional presentations citing financial and artistic disputes.
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New York
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Aspera House
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Teurist
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