Antitrust Suit Against Harvester Company Set for Monday
The United States antitrust suit to dissolve the International Harvester Company will be heard in the U S District Court in St Paul before Circuit Judges Sanborn Hook and Smith next Monday. The government claims a 1902 trust formed by purchasing McCormick Deering Plano Warder Bushnell Glossner and Milwaukee plants created a monopoly in binders mowers rakes and binder twine. The company disputes these charges assertingbenefits to farmers from lower prices and improved machines. Evidence has been gathered in Chicago New York St Louis St Paul and other cities, totaling 18 volumes. Counsel for the government are Edwin P Grosvenor and Joseph R Darling, and for the defense Judge William D McHugh, John P Wilson, and Edgar A Bancroft.
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Milwaukee
United States
Harvester
Swer
Chicago
Robert S. Taylor
Examiner
New York
St. Louis
St. Paul
Harvester Company
Omaha
Neb
Wichita
Kan
Kansas City
Sioux Falls
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Joseph R. Darling
William D.D. McHugh
John P. Wilson
Edgar A. Bancroft
Bishops Oppose Women's Vote in Church Conference
A poll of bishops at the Board of Bishops meeting in St. Louis shows all members opposed to giving women a vote in the church conference.
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Church ST. Louis
Board of Bishops
M. E. Church South
Church Conference
Income Tax Law Sparks Confusion Across New York
New York Nov 1 The income tax law goes into effect today and widespread confusion over its provisions is evident as taxpayers and officials begin applying the new rules.
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New York
New Denton County Bank Opens in New Building
We occupy our new building and invite customers to inspect the conveniences provided for the banking public. The bank aims to serve Denton County as a substantial and serviceable institution equal to any in Texas. We gratefully receive kind words of encouragement, especially from ladies.
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Denton County
Texas
Seviand
Exchange National Bank Officers and Directors
A. J. Nance serves as president with J. R. Christal as vice president. J. C. Coit is cashier and E. D. Curtis assistant cashier. Directors include A. J. Nance, J. C. Coit, J. R. Christal, Ed F. Bates, Dr. J. M. Inge, Alvin C. Owsey, John H. Paine.
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A. J. Nance
J. R. Christal
J. C. Coit
E. D. Curtis
ED F. Bates
DR. J. M. Inge
Alvin C. Owsley
John H. Paine
Senate panel backs four regional reserve banks plan
The Senate Banking and Currency Committee tentatively sets four regional reserve banks for the proposed currency system with a two year window to add up to twelve. Debate centers on central bank options and stock ownership, with Administration backers divided and a likely public stock subscription path.
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Washington
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Federal Reserve Board
Administration
O'Gorman
Hitchcock
Owen
Pomerene
Hollis
Reed
Shafroth
Hennessy Book Details Rivalry Over Sulzer Case
The little black book contents reveal John Hennessy’s Sing Sing talk with Stephen Stilwell the bribery convict. Stilwell names Murphy and Frawley and demands a pardon before more disclosures, saying it would jail Murphy and Frawley but he must protect himself. Hennessy testified Conners of Buffalo said Stewart paid $25,000 at Murphy’s request.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New York
John Hennessy
Sulzer
Sing Sing
Stephen Stilwell
Stilwell
Charles Murphy
Frawley
Murphy
Hennessy
W. J. Conners
Buffalo
James Stewart
Charles F. Murphy
John Doe
Whitman
McCall
Rioting erupts as street car strike grips Indianapolis
Rioting broke out in Indianapolis as street car employees began a strike. Strikers cut trolley ropes and pulled crews from several cars. Police feared accidents on lines as crowds swelled. The company gave up hope of operating by noon.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
Ind
Inauguration of Income Tax Causes Confusion on Wall Street
The Federal income tax law's launch created widespread confusion in New York's financial district. Banking houses acting as fiscal agents for major corporations rejected bond coupons lacking ownership certificates, as Wall Street alleges the Treasury Department has reversed itself on the regulations.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Navy
Wall Street
Treasury Department
Battleship Texas Exceeds Contract in Trials
The dreadnought battleship Texas, after trials, was returned to its builders for completion in Newport News Virginia. The trial board praised its performance, noting it greatly exceeded contract speed and met all requirements.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Newport News
Texas
Alleged Florence Brown Murderer Moved to Ellis County Jail
Dallas reports confirm Meade Barr from Indiana Reformatory was spirited from Dallas and moved to Waxahachie for safekeeping in the Florence Brown murder case. Barr, held in Waxahachie jail, remains unviewable to the public as authorities say access is restricted.
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Meade Barr
Indiana Reformatory
Dallas
Ellis County
Indiana prisoner Meade Barr linked to Florence Brown murder case
Meade Barr the Indiana reformatory prisoner, alleged to have confessed to Florence Brown’s July 28 murder, was reportedly brought to Dallas then moved for safekeeping to a nearby county jail. A mysterious car with a manacled prisoner arrived in Waxahachie from Dallas late last night, and Dallas officers left Memphis for an unknown destination with Barr.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Dallas
Waxahachie
Meade Barr
Indiana
Barr Taiwen
Indiana Reformatory
Florence Brown
Barr
Memphis
Tenn
Cattle Begins War on Rats and Plague
Seattle finance committee approved a 3600 emergency appropriation to hire rat catchers along the waterfront after the discovery of bubonic plague infected rats. City officials declare a wartime effort to curb the rodent infestation and protect public health.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Seattle
Rebels Reinforced Surround Monterey in Siege
Eighteen rebels wounded were brought to Matamoros as Federal reinforcements arrived forcing General Gonzales to pull back from Monterey. Rebels report heavy reinforcements and surround the city with renewed fighting expected soon.
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Matamoros
Associated Press Dispatch
Brownsville
Monterey
Gonzales
Western Newspaper Union Seeks Lower Freight Rates
Washington Nov 1 The Western Newspaper Union challenged interstate rates for stereotype plate freight before the Interstate Commerce Commission. It alleges Southern classification rates are unreasonable and seeks reductions averaging thirty percent.
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Western Newspaper Union
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Interstate Commere Commission Today
Outrage Reports in Bolivian Rubber Districts
Washington reports describe alleged outrages on Bolivian natives in rubber districts, comparable to Peruvian atrocities. Britain may seek U S investigations, with officials anticipating a potential appeal to the United States for inquiry.
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Bolivia
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Peru
England
United States
New U D C President Chosen in Texas Election
Mrs Charles L Hamil of Longview won the Texas division U D C presidency defeating Mrs S W Scholer of Orange as suffrage split the vote. Hamil is a suffragist while Scholer stressed opposition to equal suffrage. El Paso was unanimously chosen for the 1944 convention.
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San Antonio
Charles L. Hamil
Longview
Texas
S. W. Scholars
Orange
Hamil
el Paso
Banking Ledger Extract Lists Reserves and Cash Items
The document presents a ledger style breakdown of resources including loans and discounts, overdrafts secured and unsecured, U.S. Bonds as circulation security, bonds and securities, banking house and furniture, due from national banks and reserve agents, checks and other cash items, fractional currency, and lawful money reserves. It also notes a redemption fund with the U.S. Treasurer and totals for reserves and cash items.
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Neaenehe U
VU. Ss
Bank pledges attentive service to all new accounts
The bank promises careful attention to every customer regardless of business volume and assures new depositors they will receive the same meticulous care as long-standing clients.
Expert Laundering Restores Delicate Garments to Original Beauty
The establishment offers professional washing and stretching to revive delicate items without risk. Clients are urged not to attempt home care and to entrust outfits to specialists for careful restoration and preservation.
Diaz says attack would unite all Mexicans
General Porfirio Diaz stated in London that he has no plan to return to Mexico unless attacked by a foreign nation. If an invasion occurs he predicts all Mexico would be solidly united. He declined to comment on U.S. attitudes.
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Porfirio Diaz
London
Mexico
United States
Mrs. Lind Aids Mexican Deputies on Morro Castle
Mrs. John Lind hid two Vera Cruz deputies Adolfo Dominguez and Miguel A. Cordera in her stateroom to spare them from Huerta era arrest aboard the Morro Castle. The steamer brought the lawmakers to New York where they plan to remain until Mexico is safer for Huerta opponents. Mrs. Lind's husband’s return date remains uncertain after the Mexican election.
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New York
Vera Cruz
John Lind
Wilson
Morro Castle
Huerta
State of
Adolfo Dominguez
Miguel A. Cordera
Mexico
Halloween Pranks Cause Two Deaths in Chicago and Oklahoma
Halloween pranks in Chicago killed Morgan Campbell who touched a live wire while pulling down an arc light and Thomas Quinto who was crushed by a fire department wagon at a false alarm. In Oklahoma City a prank caused a crash injuring bank president M L Turner judge Loofhourrow C A Galbraith attorney E E Blake and a car chauffeur when celebrants blocked a street with a wire across the road. Turner was the worst injured but is expected to recover.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Chicago
Hallowe'en
Morgan Campbell
Thomas Quinto
Oklahoma City
M.L. Turner
Western National Bank
Loofhourrow
Supreme Court
C. A. Galbraith
Supreme Court Commission
E. E. Blake
Turner
Suffragettes Attack British Premier Asquith
In Pleant Scotland on November 1 the suffragettes whipped Premier Asquith and his party as they traveled by carriage. The assailants, called wild women, caused fear but no serious injuries according to reports from Edinburgh.
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Asquith
Associated Press Dispatch
Edinburg
Scotland
Pleant
Call money climbs to ten percent in New York
New York on November 4 saw call money rise to 10 percent the highest in months since last December when it hit 12 percent.
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New York
Officer Suffers Broken Leg In Halloween Prank
Dallas on November 1 J M Speake deputy in Judge Corley's court was injured when he tripped over a wire stretched across the sidewalk causing a fracture of his ankle.
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Dallas
J. M. Speake
Cotton Palace Opens in Waco With Gov Colquitt Attending
The Waco Cotton Palace opened today to a successful start with Gov. Colquitt and his staff present along with numerous newspaper reporters marking press day.
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Waco
Gov. Colquitt
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