No Dummy Coal Firm Suits Against Lehigh Valley Rail
The United States government through Attorney General Aguin files a test case in Philadelphia to break up dummy coal companies tied to Lehigh Valley Railway. The suit alleges the coal firms are mere adjuncts masking railway control over mines and prices, naming Lehigh Valley Coal Company Coxe Brothers New York and Middlefield Railroad and Coal Locust Mountain Coal and Iron.
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Fack
Aguin
Lehigh Valley Railway
Addance Coal Companies
Nasociated Press
Washington, D. C
United States Court
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Coxe Brothers, Inc
New York & Middlefield Railroad and Coal Company
Locust Mountain Coal and Iron Company
Railway
Eben B. Thomas
George F. Baler
E. T. Statesbury
James A. Middleton
Ite
Coal
Tegalawkerd
Eupréeme Court
Gray
United States Circuit Court
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Wilmington
Del
James A. Fowler
Edwin P.grosvenor
President in Predicament Over Alabama Chairmanship
The White House faces a split over Alabama GOP chair selection. Postmaster General Hitchcock backs Peter M. Barker, while Secretary Hilles and Booker T Washington favor J. O. Thompson. President Tate weighs options as party factions seek to settle the dispute locally.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Alabama
White House
Tate
Frank H. Hitchcock
C. D. Hilles
Hitchcock
P. D. Barker
Mobile
Peter M. Long
Hikes
Booker T Washington
J. O. Thompson
Republican State Committee
Barker
Mexican Strike Continues Amid Police Clash in Mexico City
Two killed and five seriously hurt when police charged a mob near Indianilla street cars. In Washington, Senate investigation into William Lorimer’s U S Senate seat continues with testimony and extensive records. Separate notes mention slow streetcar operations and a riot, plus New York market weather impacts on crops.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Bates
Indianilla
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee
William Lorimer
United States Senate
C41 Company
ita @ven
Ballinger-Pin
Eliot
United Rites Senate
Akon
Helm Committee
Illinois Senate Committee
Associated Frese
New York
Prisoners Attempt Escape From County Jail Ward
Three inmates bound a night attendant and sawed bars in a Chicago county jail hospital ward. The attendant was released after threats. the prisoners were moved to solitary cells. Suspects include William Jo Kirke Joseph Kandiba and Moncuse Moncuse charged with murder burglary. A well dressed woman reportedly smuggled in revolvers cartridges and saws yesterday.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William Jo Kirke
Joseph Kandiba
Bonefaste Moncuse
Moncuse
Kandiba
Stokes Tells His Story In Court Shooting Incident
In New York Tombs court, W. E. D. Stokes testifies about the June 7 shooting by Miss Conrad and Miss Graham. He recaps how Miss Graham leveled a revolver in the hall after Miss Conrad left for letters and how he wrestled the weapon, sustaining leg wounds while the two women threatened to kill him or demand money.
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Smn
Associated Press
New York
Ethel Conrad
Lilian Graham
Tombs
W. E. D. Stokes
Stokes
Miss Conrad
Miss Graham
Europe
Graham
Ethel
Rabbis Debate Ethics In Public Schools
A central conference of American rabbis debated ethical instruction in public schools during the forenoon session. Public opinion differed greatly and the topic was referred to the executive committee to be a special order next year. The committee meets this afternoon to handle business and officers are elected later. Rabbi S. Chulman of New York, then vice president, is expected to be elected president.
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Uy Associated L’ress
St. Paul Minn
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Custorma
Chulman
New York
Christian Endeavorers Begin 25th International Convention at Atlantis City
Thousands of Society of Christian Endeavor members arrive at Atlantis City for the twenty-fifth international convention. Leaders anticipate a large, successful gathering with President Taft slated to speak tomorrow night.
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Associated Preas
Atlante City
S. T
Society of Christian Endeavor
Taft
Treaty Pleases England in Arbitration Pact Outlook
London reports Britain is satisfied with progress in the American British arbitration talks. Sir Edward Grey announced in the House of Commons that there is every prospect the pact could be signed soon, with hopes for U S ratification and general accord.
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Associated Press
London
Edward Grey
House of Commons
United States
Thas
Deadly heat waves sweep Chicago and New York
Chicago records 201 deaths and 273 prostrations during a five day heat wave while New York endures subway blockages and rising heat casualties. Cooler conditions move in from the west as southwestern and Midwest cities report rain and relief forecasts.
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Chicago
Alpme
New York
Hans
Associated Press
Mercury
Kangay City
Fort Worth
Texas
Niobrara
Neb
Norfolk
North Platte
Oklahoome City
Wichita
Little Rock
Ark
Kansas City
Kansas
Salina
Washington
North Atlantic States
Gulf
Boston
Onlo Valley
Lower
Lake Region
North Atlantic
Denver
Colo
Nebraska
Iowa
Lake
Wyoming
Colorado
Rocky Mountain
Cincinnati
Frank M McDonald
Covington
McDonald
Pittsburg
Davenport
Ottumwa
Louis
St. Louis
Akron
Toledo
Lord Part of Conscience During Bee Trial
Chicago July 6 Cross examination of Mrs Felicia Rees in the See trial focused on her statements about the house of the Lord and conscience. The prosecutor pressed if the Racine avenue address is the house, and she replied the house of the Lord lies in a person's conscience. She testified the defendant Lee kissed her, but only on occasions like goodbyes, and not freely.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Felicia Rees
Burnham
House of the
Mr. Burnam
Racine Avenue
Lee
Fate of Chicago Packers
Associated Press reports in Chicago on July 6 that if indicted meat packers are convicted they could be sent to a house of correction rather than a penitentiary since the offense is a misdemeanor. District Attorney Sims noted the government may arrange with local authorities for such cases due to lack of a local reformatory.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States
Sims
House of Correction
Foresees Low Steel Duties In Congress Action
Washington July 6 Representative Stanley of Kentucky, head of the House steel trust investigating committee, followed Brussels steel conference talks. He believes the Brussels push for a gold rule in business aims to shield the United States Steel Corporation from congressional moves. He says the inquiry may help reduce steel product duties.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Stanley
Kentucky
House Steel Trust
Brussels
United States Steel Corporation
Congress
Presgaly Vs
de Hey
Inquiey
Reapportionment Bill Officially Reported to Senate
The congressional reapportionment bill setting a 433 member House was officially reported to the Senate by Senator Shively of Indiana. Chairman La Follette of the census committee announced plans to use a minority report signed by several committee members.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Shively
Indiana
la Follette
Census Committee
Income tax plan to be tested by Wisconsin manufacturers
Milwaukee July 6 Otto Falk president of the Milwaukee Merchants and Manufacturers association said the income tax measure if planned by Gov McGovern or if it becomes a law in default of his signature will be tested in the course by members of the Wisconsin Manufacturers association.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Otto Falk
Milwaukee Merchants and Manufacturers, Association
F. H. McGovern
Wischneln Manufacturers’ Association
Slander verdict stands against Ban Johnson in Ward case
New York July 6 The United States circuit court denied a motion to set aside a jury verdict awarding $1000 to John M. Ward the former baseball star against Ban Johnson president of the American League Ward recovered damages for slander over a 1908 statement after his defeat for the National League presidency.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Circuit Court Today
Jobn M. Ward
Ban” Johnson
American League
Ward
Johnson
National League
River swells suddenly in Santa Fe storm
Three boys aged twelve to eighteen drowned today in San Cristoval Arroyo twenty miles south of Santa Fe after a sudden mountain wall of water engulfed the normally dry stream. Separate reports describe severe weather including a heat spell, a wind storm with rain and lightning, uprooted trees, unroofed buildings, and flattened corn and grain fields across Wisconsin and nearby areas.
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Associated Press
Santa Fe
N. M
San Cristoval Arroyo
Milwaukee
Wis
Malden Rock
I Saga
Hi lles Kill Truth Nor ris Charges News Bureau Head
Washington July 6 Rep Norris Nebraska insurgent accuses Charles D Hilles secretary to the president of heading a political news bureau that suppresses truth and issues ungrounded reports on presidential candidacies He charges a conspiracy of great newspapers and possible White House involvement to suppress La Follette support and taint Taft prospects.
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Associated Press
Washington,d. C
Charmee
Charles D. Hiies
la Follette
Nebraska Progressives
Frank A. Bhotwell
League
Taft
Norris
White House
T Am
Automobile Fire Ends Narrow Escape for Milwaukee Executive
Gua C. Mueller, vice president and manager of L. d. Mueller Furnace Co., narrowly escaped death when his car collided with a Chicago and Milwaukee electric car at Sixth and Clybourn. The vehicle burned, gasolene exploded, and firemen arrived within four minutes to extinguish the blaze. Mueller suffered severe burns to face and legs and was taken to Emergency Hospital. Motorman John Gerda helped smother the flames.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Gua C. Mueller
L. d. Mueller Furnace Company
Reed Street
Chicago
Milwauker
Sixth and Clybourn Streets
Mueller
John Gerda
Mueer
Harbor Rioters Clash as Troops Help Police in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam harbor district early today rioters hurled stones at police who were backed by troops. Striking mariners then produced revolvers and a fusillade followed. several people were wounded. Troops routed the rioters and later patrolled with heavy detachments.
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Amsterdam
Associated Press
Netherlands
Lother
Stand in Awe of Aldrich at Ohio Bankers Meet
Associated Press reports in Sandusky Ohio on July 6 that country bankers distrust the central bank plan tied to Ex Senator Nelson W Aldrich due to alleged Wall Street ties. George P Jones of Findlay delivered the annual address to delegates at the Ohio Bankers association convention.
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Associated Press
Sandusky
Nelson W. Aldrich
Wall Street
George P. Jones
Findlay
Ohio Bankers’ Association
Globe trotters reach San Bernardino safely after death reports
Four English globe trotters led by a guide traversed Frost canyon in the San Bernardino mountains and arrived in the valley today. The party named George Mac Donald Mark Landon Percy Elmore and Harry Gordan believed dead after three weeks in the ice filled canyon.
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Associated Press
San Bernardino
Cal
Train collision in Litchfield kills one injures two
Springfield July 6 One man William F Niehaus was killed and brakeman J M Malcolm and fireman T J OBrien of Decatur were injured when a freight train collided with the rear of an extra train in Litchfield yards. The wreckage burned and the事故 caused by the impact left the way car scorched.
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Associated Press
Springfield
William F. Niehaus
J. M. Malcolm
T. J. O'Brien
Decatur
Litchfield
Satis
Daly
Construction Train Burns Near Wausaukee
A Wisconsin and Northwestern construction train near Wausaukee was destroyed by fire on July 4 while the crew celebrated. The dining car two sleepers and several cars burned, with about half a million feet of timber and considerable tan bark destroyed. Loss estimated around 8000 dollars.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Marinette
Wisconsin and Northwestern Road
Wausaukee
Frye Appointed Labor Commissioner Assistant
Madison July 6 The appointment of Taylor K Frye an assemblyman from Eau Claire county as deputy commissioner of labor and statistics has been made by Commissioner J D Beck. He will succeed William H Price whose resignation took effect June.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Taylor K. Frye
Assemblym
Eau Claire County
Labor and Statistica
J. D. Beck
William H. Price
Vise
Britain Bids to Honor Morocco Treaty Duties Amid Flux
London reports say Britain, Germany and France exchange notes on Morocco as Premier Asquith acknowledges ongoing negotiations and a shifting situation. He stresses Britain will faithfully fulfill its treaty obligations to France and seeks a diplomatic solution without cabinet splits.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Morocco
France
Hetle
Great Britain
Permier Asquith
House of Commons
Balfour
Plans for Standard Oil Reorganization Reported
News from New York states that within a short time Standard Oil of New Jersey will announce a plan to fully reorganize and disintegrate. The firm may split into fifteen to twenty separate companies, each operating in its own territory while the Standard Oil name remains the controlling entity and earnings are expected to stay unchanged.
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Associated Press
New York
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Standard Oil Company
Commerce Court Rulings on Interstate Commission Authority
Washington July 6 The Interstate Commerce Commission issued an informal ruling limiting its jurisdiction over damages claims for telegraphic errors and clarifying applicability of long and short haul rules in foreign country contexts. It also states carriers may not issue free interstate transport to aid witnesses without direct legal interest and restricts mileage books for intrastate use in interstate travel. The ruling notes Interstate Commerce Commission may carry free or reduced rate property for authorities.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Interstate Inc
Neighbors Seek Fortune In Wake Of Tragic Death
Frederick Prager was found dead in his Pittshur s home at 265 High Street quality neighbors rushed the house seeking an alleged $11 000 fortune hidden on the premises A police squad cleared the scene and saved the building from damage Prager died in heat while his sister Emma Strana had just committed suicide weeks earlier Sonn Strana had died violently in a mill The trio of deaths shattered the Strana Prager families and sparked the fortune hunt.
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Associated Press
Pittshurs
Frederick Prager
High Street
North Side
Spolfree
Fortune Hunters
Prager
Emma Strana
Sonn Strana
Strana
Christian Science Upheld In Senate Defense Speech
Senator Works of California spoke in support of Christian Science in the Senate, rebutting Senator Owen’s push for a national Department of Public Health. He denounced a health department as an AMA control tactic and said Christian Science saved his life and his wife from suffering.
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Associated Ress
Washington, D. C
Senate
Senator Works
California
Owen
Works
Department of Health
American Medical Association
Christian Science
Chest Holds Secrets Buried by a Pioneer in Michigan
From Corey to Plymouth a rusty iron box unearthed by South Bend Y M C A boys during a flagpole dig near Corey revealed pistols, books, and dated deeds. A letter by Hesekiah Thomas claims hidden wealth and alchemical secrets, with more chests believed buried and a map guiding searchers through the Michigan wilderness.
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Associated Press
Corey
Mich
Michigan
South Bend
Ind
Senia
Plymouth
Conn
Hesekiah Thomas
New England
Duckwing
Thomas
George Knevels
Lords vote on veto bill and governor injury in Madison
Special to The Northwestern reports in Madison Wisconsin Governor Me Govern suffered a painful hand injury today when his fingers were caught in a swinging door between private and reception chambers. London reports the Lords approved clause two of the veto bill as amended, with debate continuing on Lord Cromer's proposed joint committee to resolve deadlock.
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Madison
Wis
Associated Press
London
Lord Cromer
Tw Houses
Claus
House of Lot
Wisconsin free library commission reelects leaders
Madison July 6 W Hae ton of New London was reelected chairman and R G Thwaites of Madison was reelected vice chairman at yesterday's Wisconsin free library commission meeting. The board discussed closer affiliation with the University of Wisconsin and expanding the traveling library system to reach all counties.
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Madison
Wis
W. H. Haeton
New London
Wisconsin Free Library Commission
R. G. Thwaites
State Library School
University of Wisconsin
Associated Press
France
Dover
Veriines
Troops Avert Lynchings In Colorado Action
Governor Shafroth ordered a militia company from Denver to La Junta Colorado to prevent a mob from lynching Ben Harris the ex police chief. The escalation followed an alleged killing prompt and tense confrontations with authorities striving to restore order.
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Associated Press
Denver
Cols
Shafroth
la Junta
Colo
Ben. Harris
Ant Ry
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