Clause of Hepburn Act Knocked Out by Judge Gray
Philadelphia report says the commodity clause in the Hepburn act which aimed to bar railroads from non transportation businesses was ruled unconstitutional by Judge Gray with Judge Dallas concurring and Judge McPherson dissenting. The government’s suits against coal mine holding railroads were dismissed, raising states rights issues. Washington note states the clause prohibits other ventures and required abandonment of coal oil and other lines after May 1, with enforcement suspended pending Supreme Court ruling.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Gray
United States Circuit Court
Dallas
McPherson
Bonaparte
Washington
Supreme Court
Government Petition For Rehearing In Oil Rebates Case
Chicago Sept 10 The Standard Oil reply to the government petition for a rehearing in the case where the United States Circuit Court of Appeals wiped out a 29240000 fine imposed by Judge Landis was filed. Arguments will be heard later and a ruling on revising the previous opinion is expected in October. If denied the government may seek Supreme Court review.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
United States
Landis
Standard
Chicago & Alton
Grosseup
Seaman
Baker
Bonaparte
United States Supreme Court
Standard Oil Co
New Jersey
Indiana
Supreme Court
Burglaries in Guildford Seize Mrs Ward Jewelry
Burglars broke into the home of Mrs John Ward formerly Miss Jean Reid daughter of the American Ambassador in Guildford. They secured wedding jewels and gifts valued at a vast fortune before fleeing through a window. They escaped with only a few pieces worth about 500 dollars left behind.
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Guildford
England
John Ward
Jean Reid
Case Dismissed in Fitzgerald Theft Suit at Sub-Treasury
From the Sub-Treasury in Chicago on September 1 Judge Chetlain dismissed the case against George W Fitzgerald accused of stealing 173000 from the United States Sub-Treasury after records refused by Sub-Treasurer Boldenweck were not produced by order of Treasury officials Washington The court said public hearing would prejudice the ongoing U S government theft investigation and the government expects to recover part of the missing funds.
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Chicago
George W. Fitzgerald
United States
Sub-treasury
Chetlain
Boldenweck
Treasury Department
Washington
Fitzgerald
Foraker to Meet Taft in Cincinnati Meeting Planned
Talk of a peace pact between Judge Taft and Senator Foraker revived as Taft headquarters announced Foraker would call on Taft today. No details of meeting arrangements were released.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Senator Foraker
Taft Hedquarters
Foraker
Grain Market Report from Chicago Opening
Grain market closing figures list wheat at 98 34 cents per bushel corn at 80 4 cents oats at 49 34 cents and pork at $14 75 per hundredweight. The report notes Chicago market activity for September 10.
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Chicago
Coroner's Jury Links Doctor's Death to Unknown Person
Omaha dispatch reports Dr. Frederick Rustin died from a pistol shot fired by an unknown person. The coroner's jury urges a full investigation of Charles E. Davis, indicted by Abbie C. Rice, and notes Davis's long insanity history. Davis, detained then bonded, had recent spells and treatment with Rustin. Frederick Davis questions police motive, suggesting suicide as the true cause. Mrs. Rice remains detained.
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Omaha
Neb
Frederick Rustin
Charles E. Davis
Abbie C. Rice
Davis
Frederick E. Davis
Rustin
Frederick H. Davis
Austin
Rice
Rain Ends Forest Fire Danger Near Duluth
Steady rain in the Duluth area today eases fire danger after brush soaked and towns previously in peril now deemed safe. Michigan fires continue to burn with strong southwest winds fanning the flames between Roscommon and Pinconning.
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Duluth
Michigan
Roscommon
Pinconning
West Virginia party split ends with regular label approval
The national committee recognizes the Gaines led convention as regular and backs the Matthews chaired state committee. Scherr and Swisher factions each had a governor slate but now face a choice to withdraw or run independently. Both tickets may carry Taft Sherman electors on their ballots.
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New York
West Virginia
Arnold Scherr
Charles R. Swisher
Joseph H. Gaines
Loager
Figheen
Oak H. Hitchcock
National Republican Committee
Ational
W. L. Ward
T. C. Dupont
Charles F. Brooker
Republican State Committee
V. Matthews
Eleed
Republican National Committee
S. W. Matthews
Hitchcock
Scherr
Swisher
Taft
Sherman
Night Riots Fire Backlash In Glasgow After Clash
Glasgow reports show a night of clashes between a mob of unemployed men and a mixed force of mounted and foot police. Dozens of houses damaged as residents arm themselves. hundreds flee, injuries and several probable deaths loom. Renewed outbreaks anticipated.
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Glasgow
Largest Vessel Becomes England’s St Vincent Battleship
Portsmouth September 10 The English battleship St Vincent displacement about 250 tons and the largest war vessel afloat was launched today. Beauchamp christened the ship. The Weather Washington September 10 Ohio generally fair tonight and Friday.
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Portsmouth
St. Vincent
Beauchamp
Washington
Ohio
East Ohio Conference Session Opens at First M E Church
The thirty third annual East Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church meets at East Liverpool First M E Church with Bishop Earl Cranston presiding. Notable speakers include Dr J M Care Dr F W Lace Dr E O Buxton Dr T H Coakler and Dr Ward B Pickard among others with sermons and meetings scheduled through Sunday including ordination and memorial services.
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East Ohio
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
M. E
East Liverpool
Earl Cranston
Washington, D. C
F. W. Lace
Yeatingstown
Jesus Christ
Board of Sunday School and Foreign Missions
H.C. Stuntz
Philippines
J. S. Reager
Bishop Cranston
Board of Education and
Epworth League
Rice's Resignation Cites Temperance as Campaign Issue
Former Canton mayor James A. Rice resigns from the Democratic State Executive Committee saying he cannot agree with the candidate for governor that temperance is not an Ohio issue this year. He cites liquor interests backing the Personal Liberty League and criticizes Bryan and Taft for positions beyond their national platforms. He argues Harmon’s insistence on state platform only is untenable.
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Canton
Democratic State Executive Committee
James A. Rice
Ohio
Personal Liberty League
Rice
Bryan
Taft
Harmon
City Bonds Awarded as Cincinnati Firms Win Bids
The Fifth Third National Bank of Cincinnati mistakenly bid to cancel. Western German National Bank of Cincinnati won bonds at 30,676.60 for 30,000. W. R. Johnson of this city secured bonds for 0,155 unconditionally, with a higher conditional bid noted.
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Third National Bank of Cincinnati
Western German National Bank of Cincinnati
W. R. Johnson
Matrimonial Ad Rebuff Ends With Quick Exit
An irate father in The Herald-Star ran off a would be groom answering a matrimonial advertisement. The man, after approaching a porch, was told by the woman she did not want him. The startled father grabbed a poker and chased him from the scene, leaving the suitor to vow to abandon ads and pursue courtship instead.
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Love
Herald-Star
Benedict
Iron Industry Shows Gradual Recovery Amid Cautious Optimism
The Iron Age reports pig iron production rising steadily signaling partial industry recovery. Merchant furnaces show limited expansion with no net furnace increase from Aug 1 to Sept 1, though two months later adds 28 furnaces. Capacity of active plants tops 314,000 tons weekly, coke and anthracite furnaces produce 1,348,831 tons in August, with demand from Canada and export markets growing while Britain lags. The wire trade sets records, including 164,000 tons booked by American Steel and Wire, amid cautious overall conditions.
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New York
Great Britain
American Steel and Wire Company
Desertion of Bride by Street Car Motorman
Mrs. J. H. Shepler of Wellsburg and her newlywed daughter say Chas. T. Cutler deserted them after a week of marriage claiming hypnotic influence. Cutler refuses to speak, and the bride scorns his weakness saying he chose to run away with no real reason. Police note the bride appears sensible and worthy of a strong husband.
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J. H. Shepler
Wellsburg
Chas
T. Cutler
Cutler
Gas strike rumors as Steubenville drills top Berea sand
Drillers near the Berea sand report gas at the top of the pay on the Seminary grounds drilled by Dr. R Laughlin and partners. Crowds gather as sentiment grows for a large boom with more gas and possible oil. several wells in the Mingo district show varying results and one duster dampens expectations.
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Steubenville
R. Laughlin
Berea
Holliday’s Cove
McKim Oil Company
Kim Hon
F _ Co
David Hindman
Mingo
McLister Oil Company
Lavelle
North Hill
McLister
Otte
McLister Avenue
Standard
Bickerstaff Company
Unity Company
Means Farm
Zin Scharlett
Scharlett
Carnegie Company
Freudenberger
McKee
William Freudenberger Co
Woman Dies in Dentist Chair During Tooth Extraction
Mrs. Olive A. Maurer of Uhrichsville, age 31, died at 4:30 pm after chloroform for tooth extraction, given by Dr. J A McCollum at Dr. E W Dole’s office. Four teeth were removed, a second session followed, and she stopped breathing. heart action ceased after an hour and a half. She was survived by Heftry Maurer, two sons, and her parents.
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Olive A. Maurer
Heftry Maurer
Uhrichsville
E. W. Dole
J. A. McCollum
Duel with masked bandits at Tron Mountain depot ends with robber retreat
At the Tron Mountain depot in Bismarck Mo two masked bandits attacked operator Henry Calliott just after midnight. Calliott fired in a counter attack. he was probably mortally wounded while the bandits fled without securing any loot.
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Bismarck
Henry Calliutt
Tron Mountain
Calliott
Tolstoy Birthday Sparks Quiet National Holiday Across Russia
In St Petersburg and across Russia, official celebrations are banned for Count Tolstoy's eightieth birthday yet the day feels like a holiday. Police suppress any demonstrations and close theatres to Tolstoy admirers while authorities fear clashes as people may defy the prohibition by night.
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St. Petersburg
Count Tolstoy
Russia
Tolstoy
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Iting Railroads
Ant
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MR. Foraker
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Rustin Trag
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Michi
TY MIX
Republican Committee
UNEM
Jured
Dr. Ulman
Board of Home Missions, Church Extension
Freedman’s Societies
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Methodist Brotherhood
A. E F. Craig
Ward B. Pickard
First United Presbyterian
W. A. Rutledge
State Organization
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Board of Conference
J. B. Hingeley
Minneapolis, Minn
Judge Harmon
Ted
Rude
Iron Industry
Her
Rod Depot
Cele
Brating Tolstoy
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