Tobacco Millionaire Brothers Divorce Shock Waves Through New York
James Buchanan Duke head of the American Tobacco Co and his brother Brodie I Duke face divorce actions with sensational charges. James B Duke names Frank T Huntoon as co respondent after a brief honeymoon and abroad period while Mrs Duke previously wed to Wm B McCredy is accused of misconduct. Duke fortune estimated 50 to 75 million dollars with Somerville New Jersey estate and a 1 6 million mansion by the 2 000 acre park.
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New York
James Buchananke
American Tobacco Company
Duke
Brodie I. Duke
Jas. B. Duke
Frank T. Huntoon
Old Guard
Long Island
Europe
Cable
Lin
James Huchanan Duke
Washington Duke
Tobacco Trust
Somerville
N. J
James B. Duke
Hints on Oriental Trade and Japan Cotton Growth
The United States and Japan show growing cotton trade as Japan nearly doubles cotton purchases to 24.2 million dollars in six months, reflecting a shift in the cotton industry. Japan aims to imitate English and American cotton manufactures, building a strong market for cotton textiles.
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United States
Japan
China
Orient
Open Shop Stance Triggers Chicago Printers Strike
The Chicago Typothetae defend open shop policies and nine to eight hour workday shift, stating earlier resolutions favored open shop and warning the eight hour demand is impractical. After informing composing rooms they would operate on open shop lines, 611 workers quit, others ready to fill roles with open shop nine hour days, while the union dispute continues.
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Chicago Typothetae
Chicago Typographical Union
Chiago Typothetae
Typographical Union
Chicago
Warden targets deputy in Mercer Island game case
A Game Warden vows to prosecute Deputy Game Warden C. O. Larnard for breaking game laws. He says Larnard shot game while in possession of it and plans to press breach of official duties charges at Larnard's upcoming Thursday trial. The officer casts no doubt on the case and aims to show no whitewashing.
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Mercer Island
C. O. Larnard
Tearnard
Larnard
Rief
Woman of the Relief Corps Guilty in Shoplifting Verdict
Ella Hamilton, 60, a member of the Women’s Relief Corps, was found guilty of stealing a bolt of serge cloth from Stone, Pieher & Lane department store last July. She was fined $25 and the case will be appealed to a higher tribunal. Harriet Burbank was discharged after being cleared of theft charges.
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Harriet Burbank
Annie Stephens
Union
Ella Hamilton
Stone
Pieher & Lane
Gordon
Hamilton
Women's Relief Corps
Mra Hamilton
Pennsylvania Republican Clubs Convention Opens in Easton
The Pennsylvania State League of Republican clubs opened its annual convention in Easton at Able's opera house with several hundred delegates welcomed by the mayor. President John R. K. Wiggins delivered his annual address before the routine business sessions commenced.
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Easton
Pennsylvania State League of Republican Clubs
Able's
Opera House
John RK. Wiggins
Barberis Seeks Refund After License Transfer Denial
Barberis, owner of the Farberia saloon, demands a refund for 17 days he could not operate after the city denied his license transfer a year ago. Clement Marcello was licensed in the meantime. Barberis has renewed his request for a refund despite the council’s prior denial three weeks earlier.
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Barberis
Clement Marcello
Miss Alice Roosevelt Receives Imperial Seoul Welcome
Miss Alice Roosevelt arrived in Seoul to an imperial reception unmatched in Korean history. White-robed crowds lined the streets as the imperial bodyguard stood at present arms and the yellow palanquin awaited her, signaling a royal procession to the palace.
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Korea
Imperial Palace
Imperial Bodyguard
Miss Roosevelt
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Brodie L. Duke
Cused
Daburg
Hiratoon
Mrs. Duke
New York Athletic Club
Atlantic Yacht Club
Theatera
Chen
Dore
Aonmerviele, A. A
Yerxa Tea and Coffee Markets
Gallard
City Mall
Queen Anne Ave
Cor
Green Lake Station
Washington
Iowa
America
POCOM
F. R. Yerka & Sons
Main and
Occidental
Kline & Rosenberg
First Avenue
Ise
Blue Willow Music Bowl
Scale
Spelger & Hurlbut Second and Union
Barnes
Ndtter
BY A. A. Barnes
Game Warden
Women’s Relief Corps
Mt Tok
Standard Furniture Co. Schoenfeld & Sons
First Ave
Rhe
Taogoma
Jack Barberis
The
Farberia Saloon
Seoul
Alice
Stuart
Mra
A. Croteley
Washington St
Hoboken
New Jersey
Erie Co. N. Y
Mena
W. T. Devartere
Henry Kan
Erie Co
N.Y
Seaund Avenue
Kear Pike
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