New Shipping Rate Law Expected to Help Carriers
Cleveland authorities probe rate practices as Grand Jury questions Standard of Cleveland secrets. Captain Grammer, NY Central vice president, predicts the new law will benefit common carriers though shippers may push for repeal. Officials testify on how Lake Shore offers favored mileage to the Standard amid storage and rebating questions.
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Grand Jury
Cleveland
Grammer
New York Central
West Buffalo
Allgormmoen
Ehippers
Willam Hutchinson
H. Rk, Paine
Gerund Sureani
A. Bineon
Independent Tedl Posters Here Size National Association
Cleveland July 17 Independent bi posters organized to confront the National Association of BM Posters which has stifled competition. A. TD. Melvin of Detroit is president with J. F. Wherton of San Francisco as treasurer.
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Cleveland
National Association of BM
A. TD
Melvin
Detroit
J. F. Wherton
San Francisco
Fire at Pare Hotel injures three in Pittsburg
July 17 report from Pittsburg says a fire at the Pare Hotel wounded two police and one fireman while others were uninjured. Jumen Conway, health official, and Neal Coniere, hotel manager, identified among those involved, with details still incomplete.
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Piltebucg
Jumen Conway
Neal Coniere
Miininger
Pare Hotel
Riverside wreck on Santa Fe overland freight line
A freight wreck occurred this morning at Cas Albaine injuring engineer Don Fisher and causing the tanker car to split. A tramp was decapitated and several cars were demolished in the incident near Riverside on the Santa Fe line.
Carnegie denies advising Canada United States union
London July 17 Andrew Carnegie prepared in a letter to Sir Charles Tupper to deny that during his stay in Canada he advised forming a union between Canada and the United States.
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London
Andrew Carnegie
Charles Tupper
Canada
Union of
Deaf and dumb duelists in Como shootout leaves one dead
Geneva July 17 near Como two deaf and dumb duelists fought. They fired three shots. one was killed in his tracks. The principal and second wore black marks, and no words were spoken by any party during the whole performance.
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Geneva
Como
Land Fraud Teint Trial Set For Tomorrow
Federal Judge Bellinger scheduled the land fraud case to begin tomorrow in Portland. Defendant Martin Hoge, alleged ill, is not present and if absent a $4000 bond will be forfeited.
Oldest Italian woman recalls Napoleonic era in Naples
In Poglie d, Naples region a 104-year-old great grandmother Carmel Sander man lives with four generations in a crowded home. She credits good blood and maid care for color and health, recalling only Napoleon. She receives a state pension as a widow while memory fades. In Hartford, delegates discuss U.S. food law unification at a major meeting. In Baratog Springs, the Ancient Order of Hibernians holds its 45th national convention led by Archbishop Farley presiding.
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Allie Napoleon
Baratogs Springs
Ancient
Order of Hiberniany
Organiction
Thenwind
Grand Union Hotel
Archbishop Farley
New York City
Grading and shipment of Oregon cattle amid hot weather
Freight and shipping notes describe a Fremy-Hroling Company consignment of steer and dry cows from Cheme Prairie, totaling about 14 head and 1200 pounds, sold at two cents per pound. Cattle ages ranged 2 to 4 years, all in fine condition despite extreme heat. Purchasers listed, with further shipments planned. quotes reflect depressed but uniform northwest prices due to packing house pricing.
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Cheme Prairie
Dhive Weltiae
Eigest
Orimin Prairie
Henry Lagike
Willi Futter
Sem Clark
Ralph Clark
Mowtie Brothers
Alb Rolem
Jaco Bom
George Linsner
Hon French
Borcer Dickinson Elche
Lewh Beckhowe
James Johnson
Kitter
Oregon
Northwest
Packing House Trust
Kentucky acquittals in Marcum murder case
In Beattyville Kentucky on July 1 a jury found Jammer Hargis and Ed Callahan not guilty of murder in the James B. Marcum case and discharged the defendants.
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Jurn Saldorgie
Callahan
Marcum
Beattyville
Jammer Hargis
Ed Callahan
James B. Marcum
Ice Trust Troubles Reach New York and Yonkers
Justice Department officials in Washington report rising trouble over ice trusts. Yonkers plans to supply the city with artificial ice as prices soar to 60 cents per 100, while New York District Attorney Jerome, aided by Attorney General Moody, probes methods and extortion. Missouri and St Louis reports note local actions and lawsuits seeking $71,400 in damages against Ice and Fuel interests for restraint of trade.
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Yonkers
New York
Tee
Missouri
Washington
Department of Justice
Jerome
Moody
Pree Dee
Coyne
City of
Aberthor Trinit
St. Leos
Circuit
Sager Today
Poplar Wave
Merchants' Ice & Fuel Companion
Supreme Court Findings in Malheur and Union County Appeals
Supreme Court affirms multiple county appeals in Malheur Union and Wayne counties. Cases involve foreclosures on mechanics liens and damages for conversion of personal property. Judges referenced include George F. Davie Renan Bean and Samuel White with verdicts affirmed.
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J. B. Madden
Agian Frank Welch
Malheur County
George F. Divin
Judes Renan
T. A. Barton
WW. Rose
Mattie Roe
Mathewr
George F. Davie
Bean
Walter M. Pierce
Union County
Robert Ealein
Duftge More
Damveer Mill
Greenbwin
Lee Aleschiand
Tier
Samuel White
Aftiaid
Jude Bean
Remote Alaska island reportedly three miles around
Report from Nome Alaska dated February 17 notes a vented hater and jet activity near Putah Herbert by Fire Dalatid. The island is described as three miles in circumference with the highest peak at about O feet. AThetin approached within two miles while mullinge fishes covered the decks.
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Herbert
Son
Body Found Near Grand Trunk Tracks in Quebec
July 17 report from Otel Ontario area states the body of Joseph N. Fultom of Seattle was found along Grand Trunk railroad tracks between Dervil and Dine Quebec. A pocket note identifies the name Joseph N. Fultom and an address at 1424 Seventh Avenue, Seattle, Wash. Police investigate possible accident or foul play.
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Otel
Joseph N. Pultoy
Seattle
Grand Trunk
Thaw Case Defense Seeks Change of Venue and Fees
Chicago lawyer J Hamilton Lewis visits New York to consider defending Thaw and demands a 25000 retainer paid on acquittal. Thaw defense wins a writ of prohibition restraining Jerome and the July grand jury from taking evidence or subpoenas in the White killing case, signaling a possible venue change. The district attorney and other officials declined to comment as proceedings halt in special term.
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Miormey Jerome
Omis
New York
J. Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
Lewin
Supreme Court
Thaw
Jerome
White
Aso
Grand Jury
Blanchard
Jerome Wd
Ecauve
Attraey
Trial Trip of Battleship Ends in Accident Near Seattle
On July 23 in Seattle a naval trial of the battleship Netnekwa ended when the engineer lost control on a straight course. The lowering of a heavy chain caused a collapse and fire in temporary woodwork, which was extinguished with little damage.
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Seattle
Netrnekwa
Death of Gen Warfield in Mount Tamalpais collision
The body of San Francisco police commissioner General Teiohard Warfield was recovered after a collision on Mount Tamalpais between the jute mobile and the gravity train. The coroner reported the certificate of appointment to the police commission found in his coat pocket.
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Mount Tamalpals
Rafael Cal
Teiohard Warfield
San Francisco
Mount Tamalpale
Interparliamentary luncheon congress opens in London
The congress of interparliamentary representatives from various parliaments begins sessions in London today. Delegates include one member of the Russian Duma. They eject all newspaper men fearing governments would object to discussions.
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Tntermaitional Sociatisns
Sescon
London
Congress of
Yartus
Armistice Talks Reported Across Central American States
Armistice declared by Central American governments with Guatemala Honduras and El Salvador ready for settlement by conference. Governments hasten news to armies in the field as talks proceed. Also notes an August train wreck injuring Grand Duke Vladimir en route to Paris and mentions ex president Pellegrini of Argentina.
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Eer Wantington
State Department
Guatemala
Hondurac
Salvador
Berlin
Grand Duke
Vladimir
Paris
NO INDICTMENTS RETURNED IN OIL TRUST CASES
Cleveland July 17 The grand jury found no indictments against the Standard Oil company Lake Shore or officers. Cases will be presented to the Chicago federal grand jury as Sullivan and Moody reviewed evidence and the attorney general directed a Chicago handling. Whitewashes Rockefeller says W A Crale praised Rockefeller, calling him good noble and great despite criticism of some rich men.
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Cleveland
Campany
Lake Shore
Chicaeo District
Sullivan Haw
Moody
Chicago
Rockefeller
W. A. Crale
Federal Grand Jury
Oil Trust
Enya
Policemen Strike Demands Rock St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on July 17 policemen strike demanding economic reforms. A group moves through streets prompting remaining officers to join the action as disorder grows.
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St. Petersburg
Village Firehead: 300-House Hamlet Destroyed
Peasants set fire to multiple districts in Natshatkino causing the complete destruction of a village of 300 houses. The incident occurred on July 17 as tensions rose in Efall and Petersburg. Authorities report widespread burning and unsettled conditions across the region.
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Efall
Petersburg
Natshatkino
Bartlett in Defalcation Case Faces Long Trial
Bartlett faces charges after a treasury officer defalcation totaling 25 000 dollars was uncovered. Fourteen thousand dollars is attributed to James Boyd through the Bart lett holding company, which is held for 19 000 dollars as proceedings begin in Washington on July 17. The case centers on a 25 year veteran's alleged shortfall and continuing prosecution.
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Washineton
George Ansel Bartlett
Treasury Department
James Boyd
Belng
Bartlett Honding Company
Forty Acres Grain Burned in Ranch Fire Near Myrick
A fire near Myrick burned forty acres of ripened grain after a spark from a southbound railroad train reportedly ignited dry stubble. Volunteers battled the blaze to prevent spread, with men and windwork helping suppress it. The Eggers loss was fully insured.
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Gross
Sal
lLos
Jesrrance
Hanl
H. G. Egrers
Myrick
Wo & O. RK
Megrain
Amcemr
Regere
Eggers Place
O R N Announces 20 Cent Export Tariff Cut
On August 1 the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company will cut rates by 20 cents per ton on wheat oats barley flax seed and flour exported from Portland to Europe in all ports. The new tariff covers all points on the O R N the Oregon Central and Columbia Southern and applies to grain transshipped from Portland for export and to flour manufactured for export. The reduction is expected to stimulate Portland export trade and bolster the flour milling industry there.
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Portland
Europe
Oregon Central
Columbia Southern
Portlan
Warner Shocked by Severe Electric Incident
H. F. P. Warner, once of this city and now in Baker City, suffered a severe electric shock while at work as an assistant electrician for the high company in Baker City. He is slowly recovering from the injury days after the incident.
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H. FP. Warner
Thin Cfty
Baker City
Lenew
High Company
Baker Clits
Typhoid Fears Overblown In Pendleton Water Sources
Dr. W G Cole reports to Dr R C Yeuny there are 41 present cases in Pendleton with 25 from surrounding areas. He says no case is traced to city water, cites wells, river sediment, field harvest water and wildlife burrows as contamination sources, and notes repeated warnings to boil all water have not fully changed practices.
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Pendleton
Umatilla
R. C. Yeuny
State Board of Health
W. G. Cole
Cole
Ore
R. Cc. Yeuny
Portland
Hammond Lumber seeks broad injunction against Sailors Union
In San Francisco on July 17 the hearing on Hammond Lumber Company’s bid for an injunction to restrain the Sailors' Union from interfering with non union crews and vessels concluded. The court indicated it would grant a sweeping injunction in effect.
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San Francisco
Hammond Lumber Company
Sailors’ Union
Sugar Rebate Cases Called in New York
The federal grand jury met today to investigate the sugar rebate schemes and will likely take up Standard within a week. Wheat opened 72 3 8, closed 77 8, corn opened 51 6 8, closed 61 4 4, oats opened 34 1 2, closed 84 2. Men who wait for inspiration usually hunt for the soup kitchen.
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New York
Federal
Chicago
Port land Railway Faces Strike Vote After Demands
Porthingd July 17 The Port land Railway company rejected the union recognition wage rise abolition of the photographic ID system and discharge of charged workers. The men will vote tonight on the strike question.
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Portland Railway Company
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