Sugar Trust Charged in Federal Antitrust Indictments
New York July 1 Federal grand jury charges the American Sugar Refnain company with conspiracy in restraint of trade and violation of anti trust laws. Indictments name the sugar trust and eight other defendants, with fourteen counts each. Accused of securing control via a loan and stock, the trust allegedly controlled up to 80 percent of U S sugar trade and sought to ruin Pennsylvania Sugar to crush competition. W B Thomas and five directors named in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal Grand Jary
United States Court
American Sugar Refrain Company
Hand
Sugar Trust
Adolph Segel
Penneylvania Company
Cantern
United States
Pennsylvania
W. B. Thomas
Nfar
Pennsylvania Sugar Company
Married in Balloon by Wireless Telephone
Margaret Annie Hall of Lewistown Montana and Carey A. Bebe of Seattle will be married in a balloon above the fair grounds and by wireless telephone. The officiant is Rev KD Carpenter who initially objected but consented after the plan was proposed as a feature of railroad men's day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Margaret Annie Hall
Lewistown
Mont
Carey A. Bebe
Fair Grounds
KD. Carpenter
Knifed Chinese foundryman tied, linked to past murders
New York July 1 Young Yow a Chinese foundryman was found dead with his throat bound. Police theorize the crime relates to the Sixél murder and the disappearance of Leon Ting, suspecting Yow knew vital facts connected to those cases.
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New York
Yow
Flale Higel
Leon Ting
Two Portland Men Killed by Train
Portland on July 1 a freight train struck and killed Chas Timms of Willsburg near Sellwood as he tried to cross Spokane avenue. His nephew Clarence Helit was hurled 200 feet and died later.
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Portland
Southern Pacific
Chas, Timms
Willsburg
Sellwood
Sporkane Avenue
Clarence Helit
Man to Be Hanged Tomorrow in Portland Case
Dr J N Smith and Pr L T Griffith to examine Joe Anderson who is to be hanged at the penitentiary tomorrow. Anderson killed railroad engineer Marty Logan on a bridge south of Portland two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sajem
J. N. Smith
Pr. L. T. Griffith
Joe Anderson
O Hong
Anderson
Marty Logan
Portland
Widow Maud Howard Bryain Leaves Homes and Engagement
New York widow Maud Howard Bryain formerly of Portland abruptly left her Larochelle apartment on Seventy-fifth Street without announcing plans. She disclosed that her engagement to Count Ceanby of the Austro Hungarian consulate in Pittsburgh is broken. It is unclear if the rupture relates to a note she indorsed for Csaly, who was temporarily moneyless, after being sued by a money broker. The Count is a cousin of Gladys Vanderbilt's husband, Count Szechenyi.
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New York
Maud Howard Bryain
Portland
Larochelle
Seventy-fifth Street
Count Ceanby
Pittsburg
Csaly
Gladys Vanderbullt
Count Szechenyi
Note in a Box Brings Husband to Nome Wedding Plan
Orritz Worthington, a mining man from Nome Alaska, arrives in Richmond Virginia with his intended bride Corrine Halvigh a 25 year old widow who worked in a tobacco factory The romance began when she hid a lonely note in a tobacco box Worthington bought in Alaska They exchanged photographs and he proposed The couple will marry and return to Nome to live after the wedding plans in Virginia
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Seattle
Orritz
Worthington
Nome
Alaska
Richmond
Muirk
Corrine Halvigh
Worthiatten
Alasby
Lila Bride
Cherry Day Opens Northwest Cherry Fest in Seattle
Seatile July 1 Today to Cherry day at the exposition in Washington Oregon and Idaho have marked their grounds with cherries. A big parade headed by a band traversed the grounds ending at the Stadium. A. E. McKinley, executive commissioner of Tahoe, presided at the meet in the stadium this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seatile
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
A. E. McKinley
Tahoe
McClellan Removes Police Commissioner in New York
Mayor McClellan dismisses Police Commissioner Bingham for refusing to follow orders on reducing and dismissing officers. Deputy Commissioner Baker takes charge of the office.
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New York
Bingham
McClellan
Baker
Hermiston to See Large Warehouse Construction
A new corporation with $10,000 capital plans a large warehouse at Hermiston to handle hay potatoes and other produce and later perhaps a fruit cannery. Incorporators include G W McCommn W J Clarke and G W Phelps the site is near the government wire house with rail sidetrack in use. The deal hinges on choosing a company home and filing with the secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermiston
G. W. McComn
Monament
Northwestern Warehouse Company
W. J. Clarke
Clarke Hardware Company
G. W. Phelps
Ginio
Coutry
Hse
Western Senators Debate Tax and Centralization of Roads
Western senators led by Bourne of Oregon and Borah of Idaho pressed the income and corporation tax debates. Bourne forecast that within ten to twenty years most transportation facilities will be controlled by three or four large corporations, while advocating centralized regulation to protect workers and property, and praising Roosevelt for calming the nation. Other senators traded views on tax submission to the states and implications for state adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Washington
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Flint
California
Bourne
Roosevelt
Perah
Herriman
Penateor Perah
Washington Senator Opposes Federal Income Tax
Senator Jones of Washington presented to the Senate a telegram from the Spokane clearing house association opposing the Bailey-Cummins Federal Income Tax plan. The message reiterates the association's unwavering opposition and urges no passage or alteration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Jones
Tadey
Spokane
Treasury calls for funds from national banks to reduce deposits
The National Treasury issues a July call totaling about 21 million dollars to depository banks for the return of government funds. Approximately 1.06 million is due July 15 and 74 million for August 1. The move largely wipes out national bank deposits, leaving about 27 million in reserve and 10 million allowed to remain in 1000-dollar lots. Working balance rises from 45 million to about 68 million, with strengthening needed for months of funds.
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Washington
Mace Veagh
Tetive Ae. Com
Treasury
Harvard Crew Caps Yale in Dual New London Race
Harvard’s four oared crew beat Yale by six lengths in 12:26. Harvard freshmen also defeated Yale, finishing in 11:28 while Yale clocked 12:29. Crowds lined the riverbanks as spectators watched the races and Royal Greenwich observation points along the shore.
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New London
Conn
Arvard
Yale Tofay
Harvard
Yale
Vids Vale
Vile
Veronis Prep for Big Third Day Celebration
A correspondent reports at Veronis that on the third a large celebration will unfold with a grand parade, a dance, and a crowded, festive gathering expected to draw a big crowd and create a big time.
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Veronis
Murder over 65 Cents: Novak in Wells Fargo Building
John Novak, accused in the killing of Mrs. Caroline Brash at Gray Brothers in the Wells Fargo Building, was captured today at an employment agency where he planned to ship to Reno. He had quarreled over 65 cents in wages. evidence is circumstantial as Novak was seen fleeing the scene.
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Wells-Pargo
San Francisco
John Novak
Caroline Brash
Gray Brothers
Wells Fargo
Reno
Nevada
Peing Pedro
Novak
Brash
Suffragette Session Disrupts State Convention
July 1 reports a heated Washington Equal Suffrage meeting where over 300 delegates clashed over seating and leadership. Mrs Emily Smith De vil is named state president as disputes rage before the national board. Spokane delegates denied admission await verdict on their status.
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Souttie
Washington
Emily Smith Devil
Spokane
Deiii
Washington Declares July Day a Holiday for Independence
Governor Hay of Washington issues a proclamation declaring Monday July 5 a holiday to observe Independence Day. The decree notes the Sabbath observance and calls the celebration appropriate for the state.
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Ohyapin, Waeh
Hay
M. E. Hay
State of Washington
State of
Washington
Storm Caps Tarpon Beach. Several Dead in Texas Resort
A storm swept Tarpon Beach, a Texas summer resort near Houston, last night killing several people. The village was nearly destroyed and officials reported extensive damage as details from Whiteporta (wire service) arrived.
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Houston
Tex
Tarpon Beach
Tragic Mistake Ends Life in Portland Baby Die
In Portland on July 1 Mia Tinh Miller aged 1 mistakenly drank carbolic acid instead of castor oil in darkness. The infant began breathing heavily and died despite doctors efforts. The incident involves her husband and prompted medical examination.
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Portland
Mia Tinh
Mayor Busse Near Death After Operation
Chicago report states Marc Busse of this city is near death following an operation for a condition described as gp pondioids. Artificial respiration was used last night to sustain him, with a slight improvement evident.
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Chicago
Jily L
Marc Busse
Chinese letter urges search for murderer in San Francisco
In San Francisco on July 1 posters in Chinatown carry a letter from Ng Shau Chun, acting Chinese minister, urging Chinese residents of the city to help search for Leon Ling, accused of killing Elsie Sigel. The document is addressed to the Chinese people of San Francisco and reflects wartime policing concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Walte
Chinatown
Ng Shau Chun
Washington
Pat City
Leon Ling
Elsie Sigel
New York
Cal fornia transportation steamer Isleton on fire
Stockton July 1 The California Transportation Company's steamer Isleton burning to the water line on the Stockton channel. Fire started in the oil room beneath the engine room from a leak in the pipe. Firemen battled for half an hour unable to reach the seat of fire due to dense black smoke. Flames spread to the deck and soon the entire vessel was a mass of fire.
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Stockton
Calif
Calfornia Transportation Company
Isleton
San Francisco
Sacramento
Johnson Defeats Ross in Six Round No Decision Bout
In Duquesne Gardens Pittsburgh on July 1 Jack Johnson, world heavyweight champion, defeated Tony Ross of New Castle Pa in a fast six round fight. No decision was given due to state law though experts agreed Johnson led throughout and floored Ross more than once. Johnson appeared out of condition but landed effectively while Ross showed grit in clinches.
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Johnson
Pittsburg
Jack Johnson
Tony Ross
New Castle
Duquesne Gardens
Ross
Nto
Ros
Rose
Harness Races Open at Seattle Exposition Day One
Seattle July 1 opening day of the exposition harness meeting under the National association and Western Washington fair promises close exciting races at Madison Park this afternoon. The program includes three harness and two running events with a three thousand dollar purse.
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Seattle
National Association
Madison Park
Close Only Saloon in Holden Denied to Public
Holden West Virginia on July 1 marks the closing of the town’s sole saloon. The bar operated on a novelty plan and only employees of the coal company were allowed to patronize it during its final day in the model mining town.
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Holden
W. Va
Dry Feam
Evidence Points to Curt Pless in Columbia Box Murder
Authorities grow more certain the body recovered from the Columbia River is Curt Pless of Bellingham. A fruit tree box and a rope fragment found with the body link to a Wenatchee fruit district trip and a missing fruit grower who lost a box and lime nearby. Disinterment and dental beading may confirm the identity.
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Columbia
Bellingham
Wenatcher
Columbia River
Curt Pless
Ccardjet
Pless
Pittsburg Steel Workers Strike For Higher Wages
Pittsburg July 1 seven thousand union men are on strike today in fifteen United States Steel plants closed after a strike order by the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. The men seek to overthrow the corporation open shop policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Nevada Miners Strike For Higher Wages
Hill Nevada July 1 four hundred miners employed by the Cumberland Company struck today demanding 3.60 for underground men and 4 for wet shaft workers in a wage dispute affecting local mining operations.
Pendleton Aims to Be Oregon Convention City
Pendleton hosts two state and one district conventions with the Oregon Woolgrowers' association meeting November 9 and 10. About 400 woolgrowers from across the state are expected, with Gifford Pinchot and possibly Secretary Wilson on the program. President Gooding and Secretary Walker are anticipated to attend, signaling a major statewide stockmen gathering.
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Nagain
The
Oregon Wool
Erowers” Association
Pendleton
Gifford Pinchot
Agriculture Wilson
Som
National Association
Gooding
George S Walker
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American Sugar Refining Company
Federal Grand Jury
Criming
Brancn
Af United Stats
Jilts Hwonganian
Michmond
Virginia
Por Northwest
McLellan
Houcane
National Treasury
Vale
Hoummay
Texas Beach
Castor
Busse
Blagk Johnson
Ole Man
Tony RO
Seattle Exposition
Pittsbcurg Steel
Fal
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