Meat industry under federal trade probe taints market control
The federal trade commission warned in a report to President Wilson that the five meat packers threaten free markets and control of related foods and byproducts. It cited their diversified holdings in fats, leather, cottonseed oil, and other products, plus a vast distribution network and private car advantage.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Federal Trade Commission
Wilson
Ag. Curiea
Taney
Federal report on Packers market power and meat trade
A federal assessment describes Packers dominance across the meat and food sector. It cites interwoven legal commissions, potential monopolistic influence in 574 companies, and interests in banks, railways, and private lines. The report notes ties to elevators, fruit distributors, utilities, and seventeen meat firms in South America, with substantial control of the Argentine meat trade.
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Mig
South America
ANEES
Wisconsin Legislature Adjourns To Tuesday In Deadlock
The Wisconsin Legislature adjourned to Tuesday July 1as with both houses in session. Senator Henry Laver presided in the Senate as votes on amendments and conference measures continued amid a potential deadlock over the bonus bill. The assembly will reconvene, full attendance promised, to resolve outstanding issues before the session ends.
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Wisconsin Legislature
Madison
Mersenamt
W. Jonian
Vaughan
Wauzeka
Henry 4. Haver
Senate
Roy P. Wilcox
T. B Johnson
Hack
Sharpshooter Defies Officers At Peril In Racine
A Racine case reports a wealthy father objecting to examination and a sharpshooter figure threatening to shoot anyone approaching. The court issued an order directing a Grover Lu to supervise the examination as tension rises with authorities and relatives fearing for safety.
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Xmear Racine
United Press
Racine
Johannes Johnson
Eoaniv
Grover Lu
Dirigible 1500 Miles From England Home Reported
A brief London report states the dirigible is about 1500 miles from its England destination. The update appears in a short dispatch dated today.
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England
Injunction Application Against Rand School Dropped
A court proceeding against the Rand School over alleged propaganda and governmental opposition was dropped while the case against the Fland school continued. The state plans to provide further details in the meantime as the injunction action moves forward in the supreme court.
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Rand School
Fland School
Americaniaiist Party
Arsfio
Supreme Court
Wilson Studies 2 Billion Dollar Appropriation Measures
Washington reports both supporters and opponents of the repeal treaty prepare for a prolonged ratification fight. President Wilson faces recent appropriation bills worth over 2 billion dollars and a controversial daylight saving repeal rider while considering petitions for and against signing the measures.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
White House
Ex Kaiser Wilhelm Trial Context and Telegrams Mentioned
The fragment references a plot to try Wilhelm II and mentions Lind Geeree Ft as a named figure. It notes a broad interest among Germans and others in the trial and hints at King George's ties to the former emperor via a telegram written by Prince Henry. The text is unclear and appears to discuss reactions and potential connections rather than a concrete event.
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Wilhelm Ts
Rita
George
Henry
Whites and Blacks clash in Longview Texas violence erupts
Reports from Longview Texas describe white mobs attacking Black residents after allegations of a derogatory publication. Four white men were wounded, several Black homes burned, and authorities requested state help as clashes persisted with no clear resolution. One Black individual reportedly killed as tensions spread. Governor Hobby considered sending Texas Rangers to quell the disorder.
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Longview
Tes
Nemgie
Sears
S Negro
Tiaverittes
Ger i W. Hobby
Austin
Tex
Texas
Hebty
Unclear Text Fragment on White House Visit and Officials
The passage describes a luncheon hour scene with Mr Polk and a president walking to an office with conferral, noting the navy department head and many employees from state, war, and navy buildings applauding the press before Jennings Dapelx and Wilson return.
Son of Rhinelander Man Held in Cashing Bad Check
A Rhinelander area man is in custody accused of cashing a bad check. The suspect, son of a local resident, allegedly presented the check ten days ago drawn on the National Bank of Commerce in New York. Browne claimed he did not know the account was overdrawn.
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United Press
Alander
Wis
Wes
Shivago
Washington
Browne
National Bank of Commerce
New York
Newspaper figures in Townley conspiracy case
Associates of A C Townley and Joseph Gilbert face questions as the Nonpartisan League defense accuses a Jackson Republic article of prejudicing jurors. The defense contends evidence was unfair and seeks to challenge publication claims during the trial in district court.
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Associated Press
A.C. Townter
Joseph Gilbert
Nonpartisan League
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Jackson
Othe Jurvivier
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Ma:seisiant
Elassed & i
Julge F.C. d
Tagida
Germans favor gradual Dutch withdrawal policy
A terse United Press dispatch notes Berlin favors a slow withdrawal from the Netherlands. The item emphasizes a cautious approach and suggests official statements align with a methodical pullback rather than abrupt action.
Army Camps Location In Valley Listed
Associated Free dispatch notes a correction or update on army camp locations with terse references to sites and engineers. text is fragmented but indicates movements or placements of camps and related logistics.
French Ace Killed Near Versailles in Action
United Press reports Lieutenant Jean XII of France was killed in combat near Versailles. The munitions mishap and enemy fire led to his death while leading a patrol. Fellow pilots paid tribute as officials confirmed the loss.
Shipping strike knots up Atlantic shipping operations
The strike by firemen, water tenders, and o tters delays movement of government and private ships along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The United States Shipping Board reports ships under government control are at a standstill due to worker action, while talks in Washington between Shipping Board officials and seamen's representatives continue amid tentative plans to employ nonmember workers.
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Andrew Furuseth
Sea Men’s Union
Unmen
Rontra
Prac
Atlantic
Gulf
United States Shipping Board
Shipping Board
Washington
F. E. Ferris
New York 1
Washington Today
Max
Hayes Portrait Confusion Referred To In Indianapolis Hospital
Fragmentary OCR reads Frank J. Hayes misidentified as Will H. Hayes in an Indianapolis hospital. The eerie note mentions a mistaken person and a late 19th century president, with unsettled references to Mine Workers and a hospital scene.
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Indianapolis
Bulgarian Delegates Arrive in Paris July 25
Bulgarian delegates will arrive in Paris on July 25. Report by Deewiated Preae notes arrival plans and context for ongoing discussions between Bulgarian representatives and Allied authorities.
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Paris
Hart Named Washington Governor After Listers Death
Louis F. Hart becomes governor of Washington succeeding Ernest Lister who died June 11 Hart previously served as lieutenant governor and traces his lineage to Joseph and Mary Hart who arrived in 1651 with William Penn and settled in Bucks County Pennsylvania
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America
William P 1651
Buck's County
Pennsylvania
Trade Relations With Germany To Be Resumed Immediately
Washington D C trade between the United States and Germany will be resumed immediately, official says. Blanket licenses will be issued with dyes, chemicals and potash exempted, trade in these commodities controlled by the reparations commission under the peace treaty.
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United States
Germany
Polk
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Tcommick
McCormick
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Faris
McCormick Adder
Cormick
Wilson
Dees
Ate
Rep
Corn Products Barge and Pier Burn in Fire
A fire damaged a corn products barge and its pier in a recent incident. Details are unclear due to degraded text, but the blaze affected maritime property linked to corn processing operations. No injuries reported in the readable portion.
Allied warships ordered to flame amid global tension
Reported dispatches indicate three allied warships receive orders amid rising international tension. Various names and phrases appear obscured by OCR, but the piece outlines naval actions and diplomatic rhetoric, suggesting a tense strategic stance and responses from multiple nations.
Newspaper Comment on Wilsons Speech
A collection of United Press quotes from Chicago newspapers on President Wilsons Senate address about the peace treaty and the league of nations. Editors praise his case while noting varied public and editorial reactions across cities including Chicago St Louis Louisville Indianapolis and Minneapolis.
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of the West
Miidle West
Wison
Senate
League of Nations
Wilson
aKeedless
Chicago Journal
Senate of the
United States
St Louis Times
St. Louis
Partic
Minneapolis Daily News
Louisville Courier-Journal
Bic
Fitz-James Plante
Roderick Dhu
Indianapolis
Nene
Wien
League
Amering Phatehousge
Ansas
Declaration of Army Food Surplus May Have Been Made in February
A terse wartime note from Washington outlines a possible February declaration of an army food surplus. The record cites a general statement about canned supplies and allocations, mentioning dates around February and July and a figure tied to the surplus.
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Washington, D. C
Ieneral
Stataman
Signs Choose Denver as Next Convention City
City officials announced Denver as the chosen site for the next convention, citing strong facilities, transit access, and expected economic impact. Local leaders highlighted support from major chambers and industry groups in the final decision.
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Denver
Convention City
Progressive Senators Halted Attempt to Kill Tariff Commission
The Northwestern reports in Washington that progressive Republican senators blocked the old guard’s bid to strike the tariff commission from the sundry civil appropriations bill. Warren of Wyoming sought quick passage to conference, but Norris of Nebraska pressed questions about the amendment, revealing trading ground aims. The exchange highlighted factional maneuvering over tariff policy and the commission’s fate.
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Washington
D. C
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Tariff Commission
Senate
Warren
Wyoming
Committee On Appropriations
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Nebraska
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