Beaf Trust Objection Delays Missouri Inquiry
In Jefferson City today the beef trust inquiry opened with Armour, Cudahy, Swift, Morris and Hammond representatives objecting to the proceeding. They seek to challenge the state anti trust law’s constitutionality via writ of prohibition or certiorari, calling the inquiry a fishing expedition while witnesses await summons. Judge Burgess allowed the inquiry to continue as Frank Standerous testified about local coolers in St Joseph.
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Jefferson City
Beef Trust
State Supreme Court
Hagerman
Kansas City
Armour, Cudahy, Swift, Morris and
Hammond
Haggerman
Crowe
Supreme Court
E. C. Crowe
Jr. Crowe
Armour
O. W. Baller
St. Joseph
Swift & Company
Burgess
Frank Standerous
Morris, Cudahy, Armour and
Witness describes quiet sales to large buyers
A witness claims coolers near the grounds sell to large customers off the books. He says the St. Joseph Butchers' Union, led by its president, formed to protect retailers from wholesalers by discreet sales.
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St. Joseph
Passing of Bret Harte in England at Camberley
London May 6 F Bret Harte the American author died suddenly last night at the Red House Camberley near Aldershot from a hemorrhage due to throat affection He had suffered swelling of the tonsils since December and had been living quietly in England for years He was born in Albany August 25 1839 and spent much time in the country His end was peaceful and he spoke of still doing work though growing lazy
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London
F. Bret Harte
Red House
Camberley
Aldershot
Harte
Chamberley
Mr. Harte
Albany
England
Lancaster Gate
America
Associated Press
Mark Twain
Admiral Sampson Dies After Hemorrhagic Stroke
Washington May 6 Admiral Sampson died at 5 o clock this afternoon after a violent brain hemorrhage. He had been weakening for days and lapsed into unconsciousness by 2 a.m. Physicians warned the end might come at any moment as his condition grew rapidly critical.
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Washington
Admiral Sampson
Singular Mortality Noted Among Congressmen
Washington May 6 The House adjourned after the Journal reading to honor Representative J D Salmon of New Jersey. It marks the third straight day of tributes to deceased members Cummings Otey and Salmon. Members noted the coincidence of committee assignments linked to the funerals. The Chaplain invoked mournful sentiments as Speaker Parker announced Salmon’s death and resolutions of sorrow were adopted by unanimous consent.
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J. D. Salmon
New Jersey
Messrs
Cummings
Otey
Salmon
Arlington
Ingly
Police Still Accuse Hadley in Nora Fuller Murder
Chief Wittman circulates photographs nationwide and to counties depicting Chas. B. Hadley as the prime suspect in the Nora Fuller killing. Fuller’s body was found February 8 in a Sutter Street vacant house, and Hadley vanished about that time. He was an accountant for a local newspaper.
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San Francesco
Wittman
Chas
B. Hadley
Nora Fuller
Sutter Street
Hadley
Producers Oil Exchange Morning Session Report
SAN FRANCISCO May 6 Produce Oil Exchange notes a morning session with bids and prices for multiple crude and refined oils. Include Shamrock Sterling Hanford Reed Crude with small lot counts and varied percentages. The fragment confirms active trading but lacks full details or closing figures.
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San Francisco
Produce Oil Exchange
Hanford
Queen Wilhelmina Holds Steady Amid Illness at Castle Loo
May 6 at The Hague Queen Wilhelmina's doctors report a slight fever rise yesterday but a quiet night with normal morning temperature and generally satisfactory condition though still requiring great care. A 2 p.m. bulletin says temperature remained normal and other symptoms are not of special concern yet doctors remain cautious about the illness's course. The Queen remains extremely weak with two doctors at her bedside overnight as messages of sympathy pour in.
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the Hague
Wilhelmina
Castle Loo
Superintendents In Council From California Convene
Fresno May 6 County and City Superintendents of Schools convene in four day meeting and send a telegram of cordial greetings to the Federation of Women's Clubs in Los Angeles. The message expresses official goodwill from California education officials to the Los Angeles federation.
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Fresno
Federation of Women's Clubs
Los Angeles
Wao
California
Convention Opens Amid Sympathy For Educational Work
The biennial Federation of Women's Clubs extends hearty sympathy and cooperation in educational work. The convention is largely attended with this morning’s session featuring welcome addresses by State Superintendent Kirk, County Superintendent Freeman, and City Superintendent McLane.
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Federation of Women’s Clubs
Kirk
Freeman
McLane
Ex Senator Is Accused in Fresno Hospital Row
J K Smith former county hospital inmate charged the hospital staff led by County Physician Pedlar ex army surgeon and ex senator with brutality and misconduct His son Chester Pedler on the payroll as porter is accused of tyrannizing inmates and fabricating tales The supervisors considered whether to open an investigation.
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Fresno
J. K. Smith
Pedlar
Chester Pedler
Boers Still Active in Cape Town Relocation Fight
The Okeieh relief column in the Western Cape occupied Steinkopf north of O'Okieh after battles on April 27 and 28. British losses were six killed and eight wounded, with Boer losses described as heavy. Boers requested British medical aid.
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Cape Town
Okeieh
Western Cape Colony
Steinkopf
O'Okieh
Rainfall Update From San Jose May 6
San Jose reports .15 inches of rain in the previous 24 hours ending 9 am, season total 16.56 inches. Forecasts promise more moisture, and farmers worry late sown grain may only reach half a crop without rain. Hay supplies look ample and the fruit crop is expected to be good overall.
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San Jose
Charges Against Newhall Dismissed
Fresno May 6 Forest Reserve Superintendent Charles B Newhall received notice from Secretary Hitchcock that charges of incompetency and neglect of duty brought by Congressmen Needham and Metcalf have been dismissed.
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Fresno
Forest Reserve
Charles
Newhall
Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock
Needham and
Metcalf
Thousand of Sheep Die in New Mexico Drought
Santa Fe New Mexico reports thousands of sheep dying across the territory due to a long drought since late March. Lamb survivors are projected at only about 15 percent, far below last year’s 90 percent. Grasshoppers also ravage the upper Rio Grade and its tributaries.
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Santa FE
N. M
Rilo
Dividend Declared by Standard Oil of New Jersey
New York May 6 The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey has declared a dividend of 10 a share. In March last a dividend of 20 was paid.
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New York
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
New Milford Fire Levels Connecticut Village Bank and Hotels
A blaze in New Milford destroys about thirty buildings including the New Milford National Bank and multiple hotels. Firefighters from the town and outside units battled the flames for two hours, saving several residences near the green while the post office and Y M C A were destroyed. The fire began in the stables of the New Milford House, cause undetermined, with damage estimated between 600000 and 600000 dollars.
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Danbury
Conn
New Millford
Here
New Milbford National Bank
Southern New England Telephone Company
Bessie Bartram
Switeh Board
Mygate
Bank Street
New Millfred
New England
Main Street
Gazette
Railroad Avenue
Peace Movement Not Interfering With War Efforts
London May 6 Lord Kitchener reports that peace movement may not hinder military actions apart from allowing unrestrained meetings between leaders and commanders. Boer casualties this week total ten killed and 122 captured. General Bruce Hamilton’s column seized 87 prisoners at Heilbron on the Orange River Colony line. Colonel Colenbrander resumes northern Transvaal operations while Colonels Byers and General Ivan Hamilton clear a large area west of Klerksdorp in Southwestern Transvaal.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Bruce Hamilton
Heilbron
Orange River Colony
Colenbrander
Transvaal
Byers
Ivan Hamilton
Klerksdorp
Weather Outlook for San Francisco Region
May 6 forecast from San Francisco notes unsettled conditions in Southern California and the Bay Area with cloudy skies this afternoon and tonight. Light showers likely through Wednesday, with temperatures remaining mild and variable.
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San Francisco
California
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Ilverware
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