Legal ruling critiques freight rate case and penalties
The opinion by Judge Grosseup analyzes whether a 5 cent rate violated law and if the shipments, about 500 in number, could meet a separate offense standard. It discusses testimony from Edward Bogardus and concludes the court should consider fines between 40,000 and 931,000, with large rebates alleged by The Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bae
Beaman
Baker
Gromcu
Lawfe
Camics
Edward Bogardus
Chicago
Alton
Coe Holland
Alto Railroad
Grosseup
Railoil Company
Maxi- Mann
German steamer Amable wrecked in fog off California coast
The German steamer Amable of the Reames line bound from San Francisco to Hamburg ashore in the three mile channel between San Miguel and Santa Barbara islands. Crew aboard was rescued by lifeboat. ship and cargo, mainly grain valued around 100 000 dollars, likely total loss expected by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loewe
Enver
Naarets
Parsons
Beard
Murder case shocks Boston as a woman's body found
Police announce a Beutel murder linked to a ghostly clue at 260 Columbia Avenue. Investigators trace the case after the body of Mrs. Re was found in an apartment, with Charles Payton identified as a person of interest. The incident interrupted local life and prompted inquiries across the Hibernian delegates convening nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borie Merter
Sewell
Columbia Avenue
Boston
Mass
Charles Payton
Douglas Favorite for Democratic National Chairmanship
Rumors in Lincoln and Boston say former Massachusetts Governor William L. Douglas is the leading candidate to become the Democratic National Committee chair. Bryan indicates he will not discuss the appointment until a Chicago subcommittee meeting. Douglas, at Monument Beach, is portrayed as a large minded experienced figure, though his willingness to return to politics remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Democratic Naions Committee
William L. Douglas
Massachusetts
Lincoln
Neb
George Fred Williama
Maseschusett
Williama
Denver
Gov. Douglas
East
Ponsers
National Committee
Chicago
Tostonanys
Democratic National Committee
Douglas
Douglan
Monument Beach
Elbhothic Cans In Cal HN Elb othic Cans In Cal HN
Nearly forty people were injured in a head on collision between two Aurora Elgin and Chicago cars near Lovedal four miles north of Aurora. The crash at about forty miles an hour collapsed two cars and twisted the wreckage, with many passengers including fifty women thrown from windows. Fire from trolley wires started smoldering but passengers used water to control it and aid the wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Elgin
Chicago
Lovedal Man
Relay Message Delivers from New York to Chicago Mayors
A.M.C. messengers relay from Mayor McClellan of New York reached Mayor Buma of Chicago at city hall at 0 50 on Tuesday morning. The journey started last Wednesday at 10 a m and covered a thousand miles in 119 hours and 22 minutes by 19 to 31 year old runners. Spectators watched the athletic relay through city streets and boulevards to the mayor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Roesch
Chicago
M.C. A. Massengers Bearing & Messge
McClellan
New York
Buma
Dhe Memage
Doctor De McGraw Killed in Auto Wreck
Renowned physician BR McGraw died in an automobile wreck. The report notes he was a familiar figure in the community and references Andrew and Melchesn as managers connected to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGraw
Andrew & Melchesn
Fire causes losses in New York stock market decline
A garbled report notes a major fire affecting Cameron Corrie Co of Detroit and New York exchanges, with losses stating a figure around 71,600,000. The fragmentary text hints at airborne weaponry and market disruption without clear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron, Corrie@ Co
Cattle Rustling Suspects Flee After Drive Near Gregory County
South Dakota report from Lyman County near Gregory County describes a two-man rustling incident. Fred Truesdell and family along with Mr and Mrs King found twenty cattle straying, some branded and others bearing the letter R. Settlers pursued the two horsemen, who fled, leaving the cattle with locals who took possession while efforts to locate owners continued. The cattle are valued at about $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmer
Mrs. King
Mr. Truesdell
Strick Truesdell
King
Truesdell
Cupid Loses This Battle In Desperate Campbell County Scene
A man named Wontibe Elopee Maple tried to flee with Xavier Hansman’s daughter near Lincoln County and Campbell County. After a gunfight and pursuit Maple shot Hansman in the cheek and was overpowered, later pleading guilty to assault and battery and serving a 30 day sentence with a $40 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dax
Kota Init
Rosa Maple
Lincoln County
Bronx Falls
Campbell County
Maple
Xavier Hansman
Hansman
William
Motive for Love Rivalry in Bright Murder Case
Rapid City reports focus on Winnie Bartonne as the central figure in a murder case. The deceased Bright and his hired man Ernest Randall allegedly clashed over Bartonne's affections, with Randall accused of violence and threats after she refused his love and a planned October marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Winnie Bartonne
Rapid City
Ernest
Randall
Grain Harvest Underway in Aberdeen Area
Early harvests show promising yields with barley and oats outperforming expectations. Winter rye also ahead of forecast, though some fields need two weeks more before collection. Northeast region notes ongoing warm, dry conditions aiding grain maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Widow of Desperado Wins Round in Big Lak e Land Case
Mrs Mary Sully widow of the outlaw known as king of cattle rustlers wins a federal court round in Sioux Falls. Judge Carland overrules a government demurrer and grants a temporary injunction blocking allotment to others. Proceedings concern about 10 000 acres valued near 125090. Plaintiffs, mixed blood Sioux, seek allotment under federal act. Bond set at 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desperado Searces
Mary Sully
Jack
Scriven
Carland
Tragic Train Platform Accident Shocks Mitchell Town
A passenger at Mitchell station was killed as the train moved away and he was dragged beneath the car while attempting to board. His wife and three children had already boarded, and two Miller men of fate tickets were mentioned in the town’s strange notes as locals discuss the event and political names Wiliam Besley for secretary of state and W. T. for lieutenant governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Wiliam Besley
Hoke
W. T
Henry Codman Potter Dies After Lingering Illness
Episcopal Bishop Henry Codman Potter of New York dies at Cooperstown after weeks of illness. Born in Schenectady Ontario May 25 1834 he was nephew of Horatio Potter former New York bishop and served at Grace Church New York City and Trinity Boston before leading the diocese. His first wife Elza R. Jacob and five children survived. he later remarried Mrs Alfred Corning Clark.
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New York
Henry Codman Potter
Cooperstown
Potter
Schenectady
Ont
Woedo Potter
Pennsylvania
Hsho: Fer. Knott
Union College
Hogatio Potter
The
Theological Seminary of Virginia
Trinity Church
Pittsburg
Greensburg
Troy
N. T
St. John’s Church
Boston
Grace Church
New York City
Horatio Potter
Elza R. Jacob
Philadelphia
Mra. Potter
Alfred Corning Clark
New Political Party Emerges From Farmers Union Activity
The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union with about 700 000 members nationwide and 200 000 in Oklahoma sparks plans for a new political party in the south and west. Labor unions may join as initiative steps begin, with discussions at gatherings of former union members and activists. Grangers and Populists from the west appear among leaders guiding farm movements toward unionization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
West
Farmers’ Educational and ‘Co-operative Union
United States
Oklahoma
West Texas Ranches Giving Way To Small Farms
A reader notes rapid conversion of vast West Texas ranch land into small farms. In Lubbock Hoctlay and Cochran counties the old frontier scene is dissolving as large tracts sell to new owners. The piece also mentions heredity research at Cold Spring Harbor and a brief remark on New York City street railway bankruptcies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Lubbock
Hoctlay
Cochran
Hale
Gertrude
Charlies Davenport
Cold Spring Harbor
N. Y
American Naturalist
Repulta
Batere
New York City
Beasen
Wall Street
Fragmented OCR Narrative on Mexican Trade Route
A garbled OCR text references Mexico and a route with names and phrases lacking coherent structure. It mentions individuals or places with unclear roles, and seems to describe a historical context or travel note without concrete events or dates. Further readable details are needed for precise summarization.
Circumstantial Evidence and a Senator Vest Tale
A Philadelphia Ledger story reflects on circumstantial proof with a Vest anecdote about a man accused of larceny. A Minnesotan cites kidney pains, claiming Dean's Kidney Pills cured his symptoms, noting 50 cent per box price and Foster-Milburn Co. as the maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ledger
Senator Vest
Missouri
Strong Vest
West
Hiram Center
South
Oak Street
Lake City
Minn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Fragmented snippets reveal crowded church and odd adverts
A packed church with aisles filled hints at a benediction urging orderly exit. The text shifts to poultry notes by J A Dinwiddie about washing white birds with 20 Mute Team soap remarks. An exchange over servant references ends with a maid’s witty retort. An ad touts Dr Gouraud’s Oriental Dream beauty product. A parrot joke closes the piece with a visitor noting the bird’s silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Dinwiddie
New Market
Tenn
Fragmented OCR note on campaign funds and a Swiss marriage ad
A garbled passage discusses campaign funds and oratory with a remark about not adding to campaign funds this year. It then shifts to a questionable classified item about a widower in Switzerland advertising for a wife, showing letters and photos to his wife and suggesting others might object.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allee
Chicago Tribune
Mines of the World Employ 5001 FD Pesos
A fragment notes the mines of the world pay 5001 FD pesos in wages. Details on location, company, or date are not provided in the readable text.
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