Move on Coal Trust Opens Monstrous Legal Fight
United States files suit against major anthracite coal carriers including Reading, Lehigh Valley, Delaware Lackawanna Western, and others for monopoly in production and shipment of hard coal. Subpoenas prepared. defendants to answer by September. Grand jury evidence also presented against umbrella manufacturers in Newark and New Jersey.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
United States
Reading Company
Philadelphia & Reading Comppany
Lehigh Valley Railway Company
Delaware
Lackattanna & Western Railway
Central Railway Cociwag
New Jersey
Erie Railroad Company
New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway Company
Philadelphia, & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Lehigh & Wikesbarre Coal Company
New York
Susquehanna & Western Coal Company
Yemple Iron Company
J Whittaker Thompson
Alexander Simpson
Philadelphi
G. Garrell Todd
New Yok
Twaton
James B. Holland
Heurt Court
Pennawhanna
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Dailway
Scranton
Jersey Central
Jersey City
Drie
Newteu, Susquehanna & Western Railway
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Dunge, Po
Hillside Coal and Thon Company
Bucquehanna Western Coal Company
Wilkesbarre
Department of Justice
Mr. Simpson
Charles T. Hughes
Cary
Hughes
Todd
Umbrella Trust
Thompson
Robbers Taken in Yakima County Box Car Theft Ring
North Yakima June day arrest of Jane McGinnis her daughter Parker Lulu McGinnis Walter Wiley McGinnis Jim Parker and four men Jim Darnell Roy Jarrett Jack Barnett Andy Smith by sheriff with a large posse. Northern Pacific officials credit the group with stealing goods from box cars valued at more than $60,000 since last fall.
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Associated Press
North Yakima
Wash
Northern Pacific
Jane McGinnis
Parker
Lulu‘ Ifay McGinnis
Walter
Wiley XlcGinnis
Jim Parker
Jim Darnell
Roy Jarrett
Jack Barnett
Andy Smith
Cost of Citizenship Stirs Ojibwe Fishing Rights Debate
A.slice from Superior Wisconsin reports Attorney General Gilbert’s ruling that U S citizens on Red Ou reservation shores lose treaty fishing protections and must obey state gas reigns. Nets seized and fishing halted, threatening livelihood for residents.
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Associated Press
Superior
Wis
Evening Telegram
Payfield
Red Ou
Lake Superior
Glenerel Gilbert
United State
Hvelihood
Indiana
Five Fishermen Drown in Squall Off Beattie
Five fishermen from Beattie, Washington, perished yesterday when a sudden squall struck near their fishing vessel about ten miles offshore. Rescue efforts recovered only bodies as crews searched the area for other possible missing men.
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Amociated Press
Beattie
Wash
Cndien
Japanese drop bid for citizen papers amid immigration ruling
Japanese immigrants in Los Angeles withdraw their plan to pursue mandamus against the county clerk to issue first papers. They will accept the immigration department ruling that subjects of the emperor cannot obtain citizenship. In San Francisco, Japanese residents consider seeking US indemnity for attacks on the Horse Shoe restaurant and violence, aiming to pressure Washington over anti Japanese agitation. Count Noda’s ally Aoki, the Japanese ambassador, seeks to influence the US stance.
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Citi
Associated Press
Angeles
Cal
Issu
United States
Hays
Department of Immigration
Japan
San Francisco
San Francis
Wuashington
California
Articles Wash Ashore At Buckies Neck From Norfolk Loss
Articles washed ashore at Buckies Neck are believed to come from the ill fated James of the Minnesota sunk in Hampton raids. The debris includes two sailors caps with missing names two sleeve fragments and a cushion like cloth from a launch ring fragments and small scraps. No further details have been learned locally.
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Associated Press
Newport News
Buckies Vetch
Jamen
Minnesota
Hampton Raids
Setback for Zechiel in Wisconsin saloon case
A saloon owner’s agent not liable for minors’ liquor sales when the proprietor was absent and had instructed staff not to serve minors. The court upheld a decision overturning punishment for a crime committed by others, noting responsibility cannot attach to a person with no knowledge or approval of the unlawful act. Zechiel sent two Lawrence students to buy liquor at a saloon run by Bach. the students appeared of age but were not.
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Ifwaukee
Wis
Buch
Tudae
John Geotlind Tanay
Lie Dorlenes
Zechiel
Lawrence
Oman Nuard Bach
Hauer
Alleged Conspiracy Case Roils U S District Court
The Tucker case to remove the AWaele Sam OM company from bankruptcy resumed in the federal court at Tewavenworth. Named witnesses include Judge Pollock, U S Attorney Bone, D W Mulvane, Hansas Republican committeemen, and Judge Spencer of St Joseph. Tucker contends a conspiracy exists to drive the company from business.
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Tewavenworth
I. W. Tucker
Awaele Sam OM Company
Lankruptcy
United States District Court
Wilmesses
Jonn ¢. Pollock
Tucker
Harry S Bone
Topeka
United States
D. W
Flagran Fatal Collision Near Santa Cruz
A disastrous head on collision occurred about seven miles from Santa Cruz on the Southern Pacific Big Trees line. Engineers James Forester and Charles Copel died in the crash of two engines, one narrow gauge and one broad gauge. Two trainmen and fifteen Japanese passengers were seriously injured. The wreck is attributed to the flagman's failure to give signals.
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Associated Press
Santa Cruz
Cal
Southern Pacific
James Forester
Charles Copel
Whites Indignant Over Black Appointee at Distillery
Nashville reports ongoing uproar after Garfield Thompson, a Black man, is named gauger for the Scott Price Distillery. Protests threaten closure of the distillery unless Thompson is removed, with organizers alleging incompetence.
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dJashville
Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Chattanooga Dispatch
Garfield Thompson
Thea Scott Price
Internal Revenue Service
Cowling in Madison Seeks Street Railway Franchise Change
Madison Wis June 12. Cowl ing of Oshkosh is here trying to secure a change in the report of the committee on transportation upon the bill allowing common councils to give duplicate franchises with a provision for the condemnation of tracks already laid over bridges and viaducts to street railway companies.
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Madison
Wis
Cowling
Oshkosh
Committee On Transportation
Common Councils
Steamer Alcasar Drifts on Reef Near Needle Rock
A steamer named Alcasar drifted toward Needle Rock in a dangerous situation off the coast. The incident was reported from San Francisco with details about the vessel and the peril it faced. The report notes emergency measures and the crew’s efforts to avert disaster as rescue operations were organized.
Metcalf Safe, Navy Dispatch on Maple Tender
Washington reports indicate Secretary Metcalf and the Maple were lost in fog on the James River voyage, with no word by 10:36 a.m. from the wirelessless buoy tender. Newport News notes caution but no alarm, as weather favors recovery and return to Washington is expected.
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Worfalk
United States
Maple
Mrtoalt
James River
Jamestown
Dimes
Dol Phin
Metcalff
Washington
Univd States
St Cane Weng
Chesapeake Bay
Delahhu
Newport News
Dol Plin
Washington, D. C
Ward
Navy Department
Metcalf
Myer
Richmond
Wagbneton
Mgtcalf
Hampton Road
Hampton
Metcalfi
Boy Thief Robert Hughes Captured In Durand
Milwaukee dispatch reports fifteen year old Robert Hughes, recently paroled from Waukesha Industrial School, caught in Durand after stealing a saddle horse from C. H. Smith's livery barn in Beloit. The boy faces charges in connection with the horse theft.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Beloit
Robert Hughes
Thin City
Durand
DL Hughes
Waukesha
Holiday in Virginia Protest Gathers Near Richmond
In Richmond Virginia on June 12 a gathering of Virginians responds to Governor Swaneens decision with a show of support and local residents from nearby towns join the event creating a notable public display.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Swaneen
Richmond Ang
Wisconsin Maccabees elect officers in stormy convention
At the Wisconsin great tent of the Krisiis of the Maccabees in Juneau Thorp the convention elected officers after a stormy session. Everest commander John W. Town of Stevens Point won by a 480 majority. Weaton of Milwaukee, a leading candidate for first vice commander, was defeated. Boe Nest of Milwaukee was elected keeper of the record. Grand tent officers named include Wolheimmer of La Crosse as grand ven come wander and Latins of ahs Cheteld in attendance.
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Maccabees
Wis
Krisiis
The
Ussinn
Eivie
John W. Town
Stevens Point
Everest
Weaton
Milwaukee
Kigat
Kespur
Truce
Woliehemmer
Crosse
Wanepice
Ahs
Delle Gulan
Sainr Lang la Crosne
Harriet Molbach
Tnottle A
Roliv
Carolina Klug
Tomah
Mary Rawley
Supreme
Loretta A. Holt
Dillwaukee
Della Quinn
Wousan
Wretch Escapes Noose in County Trial Postponement
Ay Associated 1 res reports Honmington Jann Thomas Baldwin slayer of tour people collapsed from nervous strain aged about eighty five February 24. Involved Osa Aim Espeman and daughter Cora, and Thomas Kennedy and wife. He was out on bail charged with criminal assault on the Wuseman girl. He killed the girl and brothers who were Whinersrs against him. Trial postponed after arrest due to illness.
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Honmington
Til
Jann
Thomas Baldwin
Arrowanlth
Osa
Aim Espeman
Cora
Thomas Kennedy
Bim
Women Attack Purchaser in Cleveland Meat District
In Cleveland, Ohio, today a buyer was attacked by a mob of women near a kosher meat shop in the Jewish district. The incident followed a price spike, as locals refused to buy after a four cent per pound increase. Jacob Rockevitch, leaving the shop with meat, was seized and badly treated before police intervened.
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Associated Prees
Cleveland
Ohio
Jacob Rockevitch
Drastic Kansas saloon law sentence in Cherokee
Four saloon keepers W A Doss George Shepherd Adolph Ahrend and T C Johnson pleaded guilty to violating the prohibitory law in Cherokee Kansas and were fined 100 each ordered to pay court costs and sentenced to thirty days on the rock pile to take effect at once. They say they will appeal.
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Kas
Kansas
W. A. Doss
George Sheperd
Adolph Ahrend
T. C. Johnson
Beloit College presents gold watch to acting president
Beloit College students at chapel presented Acting President Colle with a gold watch. Dr Colle will relinquish his responsibilities as president on the return of President Eaton. Miss Core Palmer is reappointed dean for the college women.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Beloit
Beloit College
Chapel
Colle
Eaton
Core Palmer
Blast Kills Three Near Butte Tunnel No 2
In a premature blast at tunnel No 2 thirteen miles south of Butte Montana, three men were instantly killed and two injured. The victims are Tamar Hydes Nels Johnson and Charles Nogram.
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Associated Press
Butte
Mont
Tunnel No. 2
Tamar Hydes
Nels Johnson
Charles Norgram
Record High Returns Reported In Washington Post Event
Washington June 1 A new record is noted as 30 681 items are returned to handlers in a Monday operation. Details describe a large shipment activity and the distribution of letters and packages among workers, highlighting efficiency and volume.
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Washington
DB. C
Orchard’s Dramatic Testimony in Peabody Plot Trial
The trial recounts Isaac side swindles Farran while Weying near Peabodys case. Orchard claims he and Pettibone planned a murder of Jude Goddard with a lead bead, denying Wasnwond Moyer or Bettibone. He describes pauses to target King Coverenor Peabody and near Denver, with several near misses and a police drama unfolding.
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Isaac
Farran Er
Golse
Maho
Governor Peabody
Canan City
Goddard
Cubs
Toluwe
Richardson
McPartiin
Varicus
Megs Tuive
Orchard
Pettibone
Ming Judie Gabbert
Orcherds
Tiel
Denver
Bell
Sal Doge
American prize winners at Olympia horse show
London June 12 At the international horse show Americana were prize winners in multiple classes. Albert M. Maclay took first prize with Thoseworthy and Margarian Margrave. Walter Winny second with Barney FW and Rip. In other divisions W Watson’s Lord Tinitimore and My Maryland won third prizes. Alfred Vanderbilt's The Major took first in the mare and gelding class, while Lady Dulylmore swag claimed third.
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Associated Prew
London
Olympia
Americana
Road Rg
Albert M. Maclay
Thoseworthy
Margarian Margrave
Walter Winny
Barney FW
Rip
W. Watson
Lord Tinitimore
My Maryland
Judy
Victoria
Alfred G. Vanderbilts
Mr. Watson
Mechano-Therapy Cure Opens Institute in New York
The Mechano-Therapy Cure Institute opened in New York today at a German health facility. About two dozen steel machines, resembling gym apparatus, are arranged to exercise joints or muscles made stiff or atrophied by disease or accident, aiming to restore normal use.
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Associated Preeg
New York
Frat Fires Institute For
America
Receiver Sought in Michigan State Telephone Foreclosure Case
Detroit mid June report notes a receiver is being sought for the Michigan State Telephone company. The filing accuses the corporation and its directors of gross fraud in foreclosure proceedings tied to the predecessor Mlonegan Telephone company. Wayne circuit court is the venue, with attorneys G W Moore and Charles Mowers of Detroit representing the plaintiffs.
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Usy Associated Press
Detroit
Michigan State Telephone Company
Mlonegan Telephone Company
Wayne
G. W.,moore
Charles Mowers
Bhis City
Bryce speaks to students at Tilinoix commencement
The thirty sixth annual commencement of the University of Tilinoix was held in the Armory in Champaign on June 12. The graduating class numbered 890, the largest in the university’s history. The address was delivered by Right Honorable Jarmen.
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Associated Press
Champaign
University of Tilinoix
Delve
Oshkosh Eagles Wednesday and Thursday Program Highlights
The Oshkosh Eagles outline a schedule for Wednesday evening and Thursday. Events include a grand parade on Main Street, prize awards, a feature song by the Oshkoshire department, a high class boxing contest at Armory B, and business sessions at Armory B and Armory Tt. Registration and information desks operate at 50 Madison Street with ladies’ headquarters at the corner of Mutn and Church.
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Main Street
Lote-Firatin
Oshkoshire Department
Armory B
Oshkosh Athletic Club
Armory Tt
Huroan
Stuudenraus Waihiing
SO Mads Street
Mavles-Kalshis
Pytllas Hell
Mutn
Church Gercet
Gifts to Lawrence University Near Goal as Gifts Reach Eighty Three Thousand
Special to The Northwestern Appleton Wis June 12. Gifts totalling 830 000 announced at Lawrence University toward the 8150 000 needed to secure 850 000 from the General Education Board of New York. Largest gifts include Senator Thos Stephenson 816 000 Gert Miles 810 000 M Alexander 810 000 and several 810 000 donors. Many 31 1 000 gifts not named. President Plants says 8140 000 is now pledged toward the appeal with 842 000 still needed for the present school year.
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Northwestern
Appleton
Wis
Lawrence University
General Education Board of New York
Thuac Stephenson
Muarmatte
Gert Miles
M. Alexander
Milwaukee
Tino Wave
Plants
Taft Speech Highlights Rail and Corporate Issues in Iowa
Secretary Taft spoke at an Iowa college assembling students alumni and townsfolk. He urged cooperation among railways to curb rates and warned that reform must come through approved interstate commissions rather than agitation or broad legislation.
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Kawa
Jane
Taft
Towa Astute College
Ile
Eagles and bands arrive for early afternoon events
Delegations from Berlin Groon Tay and Argdeton Jingles gather in Milwaukee for a lively arrival. The Milwakee delegation numbers about 16 to 200 with attending badges and multiple bands. Rain does not dampen planned concerts as superior delegates attend daytime performances.
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Uae
Getiens
AM Reat
Berlin
Aes
Eagles i
Allel
Groen Tay
Oshkenh and Wausiu to Open Series in Green Bay
Weather and ground conditions permitting this afternoon, Oshkenh and Wausiu of the auded Stocur league will play the lact lact contacting game at New White City park. The series will then move to Green Bay to start a stretch of games.
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Oshkenh
Wausiu
Aude Stocur
White
Bioim
Green Tay
Grean
Yond du Lac
Madison
Freeport
Dau Clatre
la Crose
Must Pay Indebtedness Ordered In Chicago Electric Firm
Judge Kohl in the United States district court ordered the Chi tako Electric Company to pay over $1,000,000 in principal and interest within ten days or have its property and franchises sold at auction. The decree ends receivership proceedings ongoing for several years. Complainants include John Kean and the Manhattan Trust Company as trustees. The firm runs a line of electric cars to suburbs south of Chicago.
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Assocrated Press
Chicago
Kohlsaat
United States
Chitako Electric Company
Atie Ton
John Kean
Manhattan Trust Company, Trustees
Explosion Claims Three at Fore River Plant
Quincy June 12 Charles Fandeon of this city died today marking the third death from an explosion at the Fore River boiler works yesterday. The blast was caused by a balance plug being blown out on a steel shaft plant line at the facility.
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Associated Press
Quincy
Masa
Charles Fandeon
Fore River
Abto
Svent
Wisconsin Assembly Debates Budget Tightening and Voting Reform
Madison dispatch reports Senator Burns warning that state appropriations must be cut to avoid a 1 million dollar tax, amid a raised good roads appropriation to 16,000. The assembly also reduces Milwaukee common council size, advances a semimonthly railroad employee payment bill, and votes to strike straight party voting from ballots, plus agricultural and school measures and labor bill considerations.
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Madison
Wis
Senaton Burns
Iowna
Burns
Assembly
Amkwaukes Common Council
Senate
Committee On Manufacturers
Ralinag Emsployes
Wisconsit
Sittfux
William Jennys Logan
Robert M. la Dwlette
Dewrite
Cernahon
Assemblyman
Carpenter
Bad Boxer Band Dispatches Arms Shipment Threat
A detector report cited by Yuan Shi Kai claims many Chinese boxers plan to stow arms and ammunition on a special steamer to China. A dispatch notes Shange’s paper and says Yangtze governors have been ordered to take precautions in response.
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Victoria
Tlentain
Yuan Shi Kai
America
China
Joent
Yangtye
Fire at Canadian Shipyard Along Niagara River Burns Structure
Fire swept the main structure of a Canadian shipbuilding company on the Canadian side of the Niagara river today. Loss estimated around 15000 dollars. In nearby Ohio, a fire destroyed ten business houses two apartments and a warehouse setting, with total losses about 100000 dollars.
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Ea Absocitig
Buffalo
Niagara River
Wiouses
Bern
Girard
Ohio
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