Wickersham Examines Anti-Trust Prosecutions
Attorney General Wickersham told the House committee that Supreme Court rulings in Standard Oil and American Tobacco cases will spur broad criminal action against antitrust violators. He discussed past advisory roles for United States Steel and the American Sugar Refining company, restitution in New York, and prospects for prosecutions of meatpackers milk dealers and others, saying juries and courts have been reluctant but are now more willing to convict.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Standard Oil and
American Tobacco Company
Wickersham
House
Department of Justice
United States Steel Corporation
Strong & Cadwallader
American Sugar Refining Company
Henry W. Taft
My Mickersham
Representative Bealle
Texas
Friar
Philippines
Hammond
Mr. Wickersham
John Henry Hammond
Strong & Cadwalader
Sugar Trust
Havemeyer
New York Cotton Exchange
Beall
Exchange
Treasury Department
Supreme ‘Court
Standard Oil and Tobacco Corporations
New York
Rebel Murderer Executed by Rebel Firing Squad
The rebel forces at Tiana Lower California Mexico executed Captain Tony Vegas who killed a Mexican named Pachicho during a row. Reported also is a missing sum of 8000 from rebel funds at Tijuana. General Bryce commander of the force and Adjutant Hopkins were in Tiwana.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Cal
Tony Vegas
Tiana
Lower California
Mexico
Pachicho
Tijuana
Bryce
Adjutant Hopkins
Tiwana
May Reopen Cudahy Case Over Custody Fight
Kansas City reports the Jack Cudahy divorce case to be reopened if Edna Cudahy can persuade the court to reconsider. Mrs Cudahy, who returned from California, seeks the four children amid a sensational quarrel between her husband and banker Jere Lillis at the Cudahy home.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Jack” Cudahy
Edna Cudahy
California
Reyes to Return Home in Mexico Amid Political Turmoil
Juarez Mexico May 31 telegram from Adolfo Reyes to Francisco I Madero Jr says General Bernardo Reyes will return to Mexico within days. Madero confirms no opposition from the government. Reports also note new governors in Sonora and Sinaloa and Loyalist Figueroa pledge. Violence attributed to Flores Magon socialists prompts troop dispatch.
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Associated Press
Juarez
Mexico
Bernardo Reyes
Adolfo Reyes
Mexico City
Francisco I. Madero Jr
Seftor Madero
General Reyes
Joze Mayloreda
Eugento Gauyou
Sonora
Maytorena
Hermosillo
Sinaloa
Enrique Gonzales
Madero
Ambrosio Figueroa
Figueroa
Chihuayhua
Flores Magon
Champ Clark Reticent On Bryan Appeal In Wool Schedule Fight
Washington report notes Speaker Champ Clark declines to comment on Bryan’s push to oppose masking tariff aims in the Underwood wool schedule revision. Underwood presses for a two thirds House vote at caucus to push the bill through. The measure mirrors the Wilson bill except wool duties cut from eleven to about five cents.
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Assomatea
Washington, D. C
Champ Clark
Bryan
Underwood
Wilson
Mr. Bryan
Democratic House
Tax Commission Urged For State and Local Tax Reform
Springfield Illinois May 31 Governor Deneen urged the creation of a permanent state tax commission to study taxation for state and local needs with future law amendments. The assembly reported a net increase of 9 812 305 over two years ago prompting consideration of a 47 cent rate per 100 dollars of equalized valuation. The house passed a senate joint resolution to adjourn long enough to pass the tax levy and a 10 000 appropriation to fund the public utilities commission investigation.
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Wymacuuated Press
Springfield
Ill
General Assembly
Deneen
House
Senate
Chicago Dentists Inspect Schoolchildren Teeth
One hundred members of the Chicago Dental Society began voluntary dental inspections of public school children. The effort, authorized by the board of education on the health department’s recommendation, is part of a national drive led by the American Dental Association to preserve children’s teeth.
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Voy Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Dental Society
Board of Education
American Dental’ Society
Renewed rioting in Las Palmas over Canary division bill
May 31 in Las Palmas Canary Islands reports renewed disorders after delay in Spain's parliament over dividing the Canary archipelago. Civilians attacked government buildings. windows shattered. Civil guard fired on crowds and dispersed rioters with casualties not announced.
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Associated Press
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Canary Archipelago
Evening wraps take fashion by sheer novelty this season
Harper's Bazaar notes Marquisette wraps emerge as the latest fad with fashionable yet affordable DIY potential. Color options include black white Alice blue gray gold and king's blue with simple lines and kimono sleeves. The wraps hang free without fastenings in many designs. A cheeky classroom joke follows about a student claiming his birthday as a reason to miss school.
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Harper'a Bazar
Garros Beaumont Frey in Paris Turin flight mishaps and cheers
Paris Turin aviation race sees Garros and Beaumont suffer wrecks near Pisa and Genoa while Frey sustains minor injuries. Crowds welcome Beaumont in Genoa as Garros and Frey repair and press on toward Rome amid cheers and rival hopes.
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Italy
Rowand Gerros
Pisa
Paris
Turin
Garros
Nice
Victor Emmanuel
Ing
Beaumont
Frey
Genoa
Rome
Cascine di San Rossore
San Rossore
Gtnoa
Alagsio
Els
Vidart
Avignon
Frejus
Gulf of Juan
Cannes Antibes
Harper’s Weekly
Herr Frey
Bathint
Frolois
Dijon
Chevreau
Cusseray
Lyona
Tle
Illinois Banker Clarke Dies of Pneumonia in Chicago
John Vaughan Clarke president of the Hiberian Banking association died in Chicago after a week’s illness from pneumonia. The report from Associated Press notes his leadership role in Illinois banking and marks the passing of a prominent figure.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John Vaughan Clarke
The
Hiberian Banking Association
Storm Claims Multiple Lives in Lorain Harbor Weather
A storm lashed Lorain Ohio causing deaths and injuries. Two rowboats overturned near Lorain harbor at noon. A woman drowned and others injured as rain and high winds, up to sixty miles per hour, toppled a bath house at Edgewater Park where twenty boys sheltered.
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Uy Associated Press
Lorain
Lorain Harbor
Edgewater Park
Wisconsin man Hutchins discharged over improper charge
A Milwaukee bound court freed William J Tlutching known as Hutchins for abandoning his wife after ruling the charge was incorrect. Hutchins, married to a La Crosse woman, claims no marriage to the plaintiff and may face new criminal charges.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
W's
Wisconsin
Janesville
William J. Tlutching
Tile Hutching
Hutchins
la Crosse
Farmers Have Real Fight Over Cattle in Field
Milwaukee date May 31 special from Janesville reports Spricher and Janes, two farmers, fought in the road after Spricher's cattle trod into Jones's corn field. Both men were injured. Spricher sustained two broken ribs and a damaged ear, Jones also near injury, both under medical care.
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Thalworthwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Janesville
Martin Spricher
Thomas Janes
Spricher
Jones
Collision with cattle injures interurban car passengers
A southbound interurban car near Beloit, Wisconsin, struck a herd of cattle while carrying passengers. The crash, occurring at high speed, hurled several cattle and caused injuries to some aboard. slower speed might have derailed the train with more serious damage.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Janesville
Beloit
Famous heroine ill in Carroll Illinois
Miss Kate Shel ley, famed for saving passengers on a Northwestern train near Boone, Iowa about twenty years ago, shows much improvement and may recover fully from the present illness, according to physicians today.
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Associated Press
Carroll, IL
Kate Shelley
Towa
Lves
Boone
Shirtwaists and Blouses Highlight Wardrobe Essentials
Readers are advised to include at least one smart white blouse in the wardrobe. White waistlines match skirts and remain a stylish staple, with the appeal of a refined, elegant wallate that remains a standout choice.
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Harper's
Grange Officials Linked to Canadian Reciprocity Hearing
At a Senate hearing on the Canadian reciprocity bill, National Grange leaders faced questions as officials admitted Allen and Graham of New York advised opposing the measure. The firm denied being lobbyists but said they aided in preparing literature for industry and farmers. The panel pressed for details on roles and quotes the master of the National Grange and the organization’s president, with debates over membership and influence lingering after the session.
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Ry Associate Press
Washington, D. C
Hnance Committee
Stone
Wiliams
Graham
Inter
Senator Stone Probes Lobbyists In National Grange Case
Senator Stone questions Allen and Graham about paid work for the National Grange and other interests. Mrs. Bachélder recalls consulting them on promoting or opposing legislation. Graham testifies his firm offers publicity campaign advice rather than legal services and that lobbyists were involved. Joseph H. Allen cites Leonard Bronson and Arthur Hastings as donors to oppose reciprocity.
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Senator Stone
Allen and Graham
National Grange
Mr. Stone
Joseph H. Allen
Allen& Graham
Leonard Bronson
National Lumber : Manufacturers' Association
Arthur C. Hastings
American Paper and Pulp Association
Hill Road Incurs Big Debt
J J Hill head of the Great Northern railway announces the execution of a fast and refunding mortgage totaling 600 million dollars for the Great Northern and Burlington railways. The plan covers outstanding obligations of about 330 million and includes Burlington joint fours totaling 22.4 million, with bonds to fund general corporate needs, double tracking, and expansion over fifty years.
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Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
J. J. Hill
Great Northern Railway
Great Northern
Burlington
Great Northern Railway Company
Jost
Burlington Joint Fours
Great Northern Hnes
Senate bars Ohio newspaper league from floor
In Columbus on May 31 the senate voted 24 to 8 to bar representatives of an Ohio newspaper league from the senate floor after editors refused to testify before the bribery investigation committee. Debate included calls for press censorship and self respect, with protests from Green and Stockwell. The measure on initiative and referendum for cities moves to Governor Harmon for signature. senate amendments raise petition needed to initiate laws to 30 percent of voters.
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Aspociate P Ress
Columbus
Senate
Ohio
Rodd
Prankin
Toledo
Todd
Seneca
Green
Coshocton
Stockwell
Cuyahoga
Atate
Harmon
House
General Assembly
Insurrectos Mobilize Toward Chihuahua Capital
Casas Grandes reports 2,000 armed insurrectos with nurses doctors and food wagons move toward Chihuahua City. They plan to take charge of the state capitol awaiting Governor Abram Gonzales from Juarez with possible forced entry if needed.
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Associated Press
Casas Grandes
el Paso
Pascual Orozco
Insurrectos
Abram Gonzales
Juarez
Taft Meets Ty Cobb and Lively in Washington
In Washington on May 3 Ty Cobb star of the Detroit Tigers and pitcher Lively, new acquisition of manager Hugh Jennings, shook hands with President Taft. Taft, familiar with Cobb from Augusta, Georgia, is pictured recalling Cobb’s origins while the scene also notes fashion commentary and a fragmentary Harper's Bazaar quote about women’s dress.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Ty” Cobb
Detroit “Tigers
Lively
Hugh Jenning
Taft
Cobb
Augusta
Tobacco Trust Receivership Threats Draw Wide Comment
Washington May 31 Special to Northwestern says critics note the tobacco trust ruling is broader than Standards Oil, allowing receivership if noncompliant. Representative Clayton, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, praises the decision as satisfactory and sees no need to amend the Sherman Act.
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House Committee On Judiciary
Scranton and Pittsburgh Councils Reduced by New Charter
Gov Hener signed a second class city charter bill lowering Scranton and Pittsburgh councils. Scranton will have five councilmen at 2900 dollars annually, Pittsburgh will have ten at 8600 dollars each. The reform consolidates councils into single bodies and replaces the former unsalaried large assemblies.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
Scranton
Gov- Spor Hener
Etty
Pitteburg
Scran- Clase
Pittsburg
Inquest Held for Sir William Gilbert Death
An Associated Press report from London states an inquest into the May 29 death of Sir William Gilbert, famed English librettist and dramatist, concluded that he died of syncope from overexertion while attempting to rescue a woman in his bathing party at Harrow.
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Associated Press
London
Sir William
Gilbert
William
Harrow
Nye Bribery Case Heads to Jury After Hearings
In Columbus on May 31 the case of Representative George B. Nye charged with soliciting a bribe from State Printer Crawford concluded morning arguments. Judge Kinkead allowed two and a half hours for both defense and prosecution before the jury retires to decide the case.
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Ay Associated Press
Columbus
George B. Nye
Crawford
Criminal Court
Kinkead
memorial money arrives for Allison statue in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa May 21 state treasurer Morrow received the remaining two thousand dollars to assure erection of a monument to late Senator Allison. The funds came from General Greenville M Dodge of Council Bluffs and complete the pledge.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Des Maines
Allison
Morrow
Genville M. Dodge
Counc! Biwie
Polo Match Postponed by Rain at Meadow Brook
The international polo match at Meadow Brook club was postponed due to rain and a slippery field. The event was rescheduled to start at 4 30 p m tomorrow.
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Associated Press
New York
Meadow Brook
The Cost of Tents
A tent large enough for two people can be bought for ten dollars and will last years with proper care. By adding three or four flies at one to five dollars more, you gain rain-proofing and extra space. A veranda is made by a front fly, a luxurious kitchen by a back fly, and a windward side fly protects the stove. Home made roof flies from unbleached material are suggested.
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Harper's
Bazar
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