Coal barons and quarry trusts under federal scrutiny in Chicago
United States District Attorney Milchrist considers action against coal and quarry trusts as possible violations of the Sherman act. The piece notes doubts about pursuing incorporated trusts, cites the Whisky and Shufeldt cases, and describes Chicago's Bureau of Justice aiding the poor against money lenders, including its funding, scope, and impact on wage claims and mortgage loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TIE Dispatch
Chicago
United States
Milchrist
Miller
Twiliwick
Columbia Patent Company
Pittsburg
Tinted Glass Company
Tr Fellowes
Congress
Milcbrist
Cheage
Whicky Trust
Shufeldt
Copenhagen
Denmark
Tis
Chicaro
Chicago Bureau of Justice
Bureau
Sen
Burglary Hits Residence of A M Voigt in East End
Thief entered the Liberty street home of A M Voigt near High Ave and Margaretts street through a cellar door with a jimmy, stealing watches and jewelry valued at 2500. The family had left for Camp Kensington and a sunset return found all drawers overturned and three trunks rummaged. No clue yet. detectives suspect a lone intruder. A Dispatch serial by Emma V Sheridan is announced for next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Voigt
Liberty Street
High Int Avenue
Margaretts Street
East End
Frauds Exposed In Swindling Building and Loan
Postoffice Inspector reports National Capital Savings and Building and Loan Association swindle worse than expected. Leeds farmer Kouns says the firm took ten shares and a deed to his farm and refused a loan. A Lewiston syndicate member cites 32 paid shares and auditors endorsing papers. Manager Lewis F. Mortimer fled to Canada with his father missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrcaco
Stuart
National Capital Savings and Building and Loan Association
Daniel Kouns
Leeds
Lewiston
Lewis F. Mortimer
Canada
Association
Colima Volcano Eruption Worsens Ash Falls in City
Reports from Mexico City say Colima ashes ceased briefly but the fire column remains strong. Lava streams several feet wide descend the volcano burning everything, with ash depths of three to six inches on roofs and streets as a government commission studies the eruption.
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City of
Mexico
Colima
Midsummer Sacrifice Sale Carpets Evidence
August sale announces heavy reductions on moquets body Brussels tapestries and all wool Ingram rugs with September delivery option. Smyrna and Byzantine rugs offered at marked prices and 25 percent off on 67 matting patterns by the roll. Trade tone and period-fashioned store notice.
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Best Body
Brussels
Body
Tapestry
China
Engagement Announcement of Dr. Paul Thorndyke and Miss Rachel Sherman
The engagement is announced of Dr. Paul Thorndyke formerly of Milwaukee but now of Boston to Miss Rachel Sherman daughter of the late General William Sherman. The couple met in Europe and will reside in Boston. Nearby notices list numerous obituaries and funeral details for residents with addresses in Allegheny, Pittsburgh, and surrounding towns, including services set for August 15 to 16 with interments at Freeport and local cemeteries.
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Milwauker
Paul Thorndyke
Boston
Rachel Sherman
William T. Sherman
Europe
Ee Ee Autres
Alter
Metcalf
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Sarvupay
Freeport
Altmeyer
Tvek
Joan Altmeyer
George Altmeyer
Gregory Street
Twenty-seventh Ward
Augustine
Pr. M
Johanna Augustine
Balz
Cuntstorfer Barz
Fifth Avenue
Scypar
Bergmann
Extrasire
Lawrence Bergmann
Brindley
Gr. U
Gromer Hanwoop Barxorry
Mary
E. A. Brindley
L.S. Gibson
Sherps
Allegheny Cemetery
Corcoran
C. A
Davidson
Cuyahoga Falls
Evita A
W. A. Davidson
Samson
Twaxen M
Peter
Annie M. Samson
Nineteenth Street
U. S
Sarurpar
Smith
Center Avenue
Thomas Wat
John A
Annie E. Smith
Watson
Luxpar
Swartz
Thoreday
James Ennans
George
Mary Swartz
Larence Avenue
Chartiers
Coraopolis
Truxel
Connap Truxet
BE Yinveon
Guneral
Pearl and
Carrol Streets
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Coal Barons’ Trust
Uncle Sam
Bureau of Justice
Operations OF the Society
Jimmy
THE
Dispatch
Emma V. Sheridan
Knickerbockers
Bessie Bramble
William A. Drain
Rex Davidson
Drain
Jdomx P. Kxane Co
Eczema
Cutiura
Hathis
Webster
Ind
Itofan
Bennett & Co
Smyrna
TAN
Gen. Sherman
Allegheny
John Weber
Mary Linseh
Fannie Wiewans
Frank Sperling
I Saary Mareen James
Hope Mary F
Jacob J. Foster
Carrie C. Winehouse
Freedman
Ella Harris
Fayette County
Eee
Pickson
Joux Dicnsox
Mary McPumarn
Evans Alley
Dillon
R. x. Dons E
Martin
Ellen Dillon
Flaherty
James
James Flaherty
Third Street
Stuspar
St. Mary's RK. C
Galvin
T. F. Galvin
J. A. Galvin
Dinwiddie Street
St. Peter's B.C
McKeesport
Grace
Aloyssick
Thomas
Mary A. Grace
Crawford Street
Halsted
J.D. Boyle Eils
Pike Street
Scuspay
Kleber
Ad A. M
Cunisliani Kleeger
Henry Kleber
Jomx A. Quinx
Thomas and
Annie Quinn
Harrison Street
Insurance CO
North America
William L. Jones
Fourth Avenue
Western Insurance Co., OF
Pittsburgh
Wood ST
Alexander Nimick
Josn B. Jackson
jeff-So Ris WM. P. Herbert
Batiner Xing
J. G. Bennett & CO
Fifth Ave
Penn Avenue
Fifth Street
John Hoesch
Cramerway
Mt. Washington
George King
Webster Avenue
Robert White
Melon
McCullah
Bret Duncan
Lake Street
Robert N. Finnegin
Munhall
Allegheny County
Charles I. Noble
Knoxville
Gilbert C. McDonald
Ionia
Grand Rapids
Mich
Miss May Anderson
Waterloo Street
Frank Baronosii
Gum Street
George Helman
Manor Station
Samuel P. Boyer
Seventh Avenue
City
L. H. Turner
Stanwix Street
Quinn
E. Roberts
Penn and
Frankstown
Haines
College Avenue
Lawrence
Charles Street
Braddock
Mr. Eylas
East
Ohio
Saunders
Cleveland
Somes Sheaffer
the Avenues
Foster Conner
Delmont
Electrical and Medical Institute
Penn Ave
Cor
Fifth ST
Tts
McClintock & Co
nuTo
Arthur, Schondelmyer & Co
Ohio ST
Allegheny, Pa
Shuman Brothers
Toca
Boggs & Buhl
Ginnife & Steiner
Lin
Doucherty
Erglaw
Gusky
Market St
Prince Albert
N. B
India
Duff’s College
James Means & Co
Maaret
Goodyear
U.S
Jy Wa
J. Means & CO
Mass
Cosmopolitan Hotel
West Spar
Chambers St
F. Wildey
E. KE. Lanseng
S&stalesa
H. & C. F. Ahlers
Merchant Tallors
Smithfield Street
Joot-Assu
Broadway & Mint St
New York
Autho
Sixth St
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