Supreme Court to investigate giant industrial mergers
Washington seeks leave to file suit in Northern Securities Company case. Justice White signals inquiry and appointment of a commissioner to probe inception and control of the merger. Proceedings aim to examine Hill Morgan and others, with testimony to be recorded and presented as court material. The decision sustains the government’s pursuit of major antitrust action amid ongoing debates on jurisdiction and precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Washington
Northern Securities Company
Indianapolis Journal
Washington
United States Supreme Court
W. B. Stratton
Justice White
Minnesota
Solicitor General of the Treasury
John K. Richards
Knox
Fedral
Department of Justice
Fuller
Hill
Mr. Morgan
Great Northern Railway Company
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Louisiana
Texas
Tse
Sethen
Minnesota Bee
United States
Lee Yen
Kascoty 3
Court of Appeals of the
Second Circuit
China
New York
Canada
Mystery poison death recalls Bosechieter case
Mary Etta Shipp, nineteen, a silk worker from near Paterson, died at Wanaque after drinking a beverage at a roadhouse with a young man she did not know. An autopsy is under chemical examination. she left little trace of identity, and the case has stirred local suspicions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jennie Bosechieter
Paterson
Mary Etta Shipp
Wanaque
Miss Shipp
Macoupin
Four Cattlemen Shot Near Collinsville Cherokee Nation
In a feud escalating west of Collinsville, Oklahoma Territory four nonresident cattlemen were shot. William Phillips died instantly while William Mayfield Jess Skidmore and Lige Johnson were mortally wounded after a roadside ambush by Mayfield. Skidmore later died. Johnson and Mayfield lingered wounded as rescuers aided the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
I. T
Collinsville
William Phillips
William Mayfield
Jess Skidmore
Lige Johnson
Skidmore
Mayfield
Idmore
Johnson
Oolagah
Phillips
Trial of Captain Foody Opens in New York
Police Captain Foody faced trial before Police Commissioner Partridge on charges of unbecoming conduct, injuring public peace, neglect and disobedience of orders, and neglect of duty. Former Judge Olcott objected, while District Attorney Jerome defended action as necessary to expose police corruption. Commissioner Partridge overruled the protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Foody
Partridge
William K. Olcott
Jerome
Commissioner of Police
Olcott
Rathbone at Liberty in Cuban fraud case
A corrected power of attorney for Senor Martinez acting for Fidelity Company, tied to a $190,000 bond for Estes G. Rathbone, former director of posts for Cuba, awaiting appearance April in Havana, was presented to the Supreme Court. Rathbone was set at a high bond. one attorney departed for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Senor Martinez
Fidelity Company
Estes G. Rathbone
Cuba
Supreme Court
Rathbone
Ee Se Etning
Washington
Death Toll Grows in City of Pittsburg Disaster At Cairo
Cairo Illinois April 21 After two days search the burned steamer City of Pittsburg death toll remains high with about a hundred missing. Of 145 aboard many bodies not recovered due to swift current and heated wreckage. A revised list shows missing and saved passengers and crew including Captain Wess Ross Mary Tessin and Mrs Fannie McCullom among the dead. Several children and colored travelers named. Crew saved and others reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Ill
City of
Pittsburg
Dana Scott
Wess Ross
Mary Tessin
Cannelton
Ind
Fannie M’cullom
Leavenworth
Patrick Burt
Owensboro
Pritchard
Clay Breeze
Uniontown
A. M. Allen
H. Greerar
Cloverport
M. Coopersmith
Cincinnati
T. H. Adams
Jamestown
Leach
la Salle
Downs
Memphis
Thomas Smith
Marie Listier
Carrollton
Davis
Sweeney
Horlow Dove
Ashland
L. L. Hunter
Tidbute
Paduccah
Worthington
Young Lady
Bayou Mills
Tom Smith
James Brown
Louisville
Joseph Strang
Theodore Nelson
John Davis
Joe Redding
Queen Wilhelmina Illness Rocks Holland In Grief
Reports from London and The Hague relay the Dutch nation in deep mourning over Queen Wilhelmina. Clinicians refuse date of crisis while a cabinet council sparks regency rumors. A maid is said to have diphtheritic fever amid the queen’s illness and the queen mother weeps at the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Castle Loo
Daily Mail
Wilhelmina
the Hague
Wilhelmia
Batson Must Die In First Degree Murder Verdict
In Lake Charles Louisiana on April 21 Edward Batson was found guilty of murder in the first degree in the Earl family case six victims. The jury’s verdict carries the death penalty though two jurors initially sought life imprisonment. Batson sobbed during the poll as his mother Mrs Payne reacted with distress awaiting the steps for a possible new trial and Supreme Court appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Charles
Edward Batson
Earl
Miller
Batson
Statson
Payne
Missouri
Dutson
Supreme Court
Hale Deposed as Kansas City Fire Chief
Kansas City dispatch reports Chief George C. Hale removed by City Council on Mayor Reed’s recommendation. Edward Tricket named first assistant chief successor. Hale led the department since 1872 and helped take a fire company to Europe for exhibition. he has served as a fireman here for twenty three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
George C. Hale
James A. Reed
Edward Tricket
Hale
Europe
Platform meeting outlines Republican policy in Denison
Draft platform for the state convention prepared in the Denison House office of Addison C. Harris. Subcommittee including Fairbanks Harris Overstreet Crumpacker Hemenway Marsh outlines policy on McKinley Roosevelt Philippines Cuba protection reciprocity tariffs gold standard canal labor and anti-trust aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison C. Harris
Charles W. Fairbanks
Jesse Overstreet
James A. Hemenway
E. D. Crumpacker
A. O. Marsh
Denison House
Republican Party
James P. Goodrich
Winchester
Republican State Central Committee
Fairbanks
Overstreet
Crumpacker
Watson
Hemenway
Erick and Steele
R. O. Hawkins
George F. McCullough
Durbin
Taylor
Hart
Goodrich
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Phillippines
Cuba
Atlantic
Pacific Ocean
Spain
China
Con
Inos Cs Haraleoe Anne
Republicans Hear Platform Talks On Representation And Labor
The meeting discussed shaping a Republican platform with suggestions from party members. Debate touched on reducing congressional representation in Southern States with disfranchised black voters and on convict labor legislation. Governor Durbin noted possible talks with labor leaders and prominent figures to gather ideas while avoiding political bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Goodrich
Harris
Congress
Judge Crumpacker
Hemenway
Crumpacker
Republican Party
Durbin
Guatemalan Earthquakes Level Quezaltenango and Amatitlan
New York April 21 reports describe three earthquakes that destroyed Quezaltenango, the second city of Guatemala, and the town of Amatitlan. About 500 people are said to have died at Quezaltenango, though unconfirmed. Amatitlan is reported erased, with survivors camping outdoors. Telegraph wires are down, hampering details as tremors continue along the Cordillera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
Amatitlan
Guatemala City
Herald
Republic
Amititian
Ees
Amititlan
Cordillera
Seven Deaths in Chicago Tenement Room
In a crowded State Street tenement a full-family of seven was found dead in a bedroom gnawed by rats. Police suspect murder or self-inflicted poisoning. Jones Butler upholsterer and his wife plus five children had been dead eight days. Butler reportedly died fully clothed, possibly after killing his family and himself amid dire poverty and threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
State Street
Jones Butler
Butler
Chinese Court Alarmed After Brief Outing
Peking April 21 The Chinese court cut short its planned week at a hunting park five miles from Peking as officials urged an immediate return to the capital to calm mass uneasiness amid circulating rumors. Hong Kong April 21 A dispatch from Wa-Chow says Nan-Ning in Kwang-Si province remains safe though ringed by rebels. river traffic to Nan-Ning continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Park
Hong-Kong
Wa-Chow
Canton
Nan-Ning
Hkwang-Si
Nan- Ning
British General Affirms Mule Exports to South Africa Continue
General Sir Robert Stewart arrived in Chicago and declared mules and horses will keep shipping to South Africa as long as divine will governs America. He dismissed alarm over New Orleans investigations and said Britain may also ship American mustangs if the report supports their use. He plans to report to London on the mustang’s suitability and has arranged for hundreds to be prepared should Britain approve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Africa
America
Robert Stewart
England
New Orleans
General Stewart
Amorisonse
Stewart
London
There Is Reason for the Desire to Be Nominated
With that accomplished candidates feel that the offices are in sight and proceed with renewed effort. The article notes rising optimism among hopefuls as nominations loom and campaigns gain momentum. Organizers report strong local and party backing fueling anticipated success.
Convention draws Indiana leaders to Denison for rally
A huge Indiana Republican gathering forms around Tomlinson Hall and the Denison Hotel as candidates and lawmakers rush to plan strategy. Senator Fairbanks and Senator Beveridge are among arrivals with Ward Watson and Charles Miller banners sparking hallway rivalry. Party leaders, campaign staff, and Lincoln League head President Miller converge to organize the statewide convention events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Overstreet
Tomlinson Hall
Denison
Ward H. Watson
Clark County
Charlies W. Miller
Mr. Watson
Mr. Miller
Beveridge
Goodrich
State Committee
Miller
Lincoln League
Fairmount
The
Candidates Tour for State Treasurer Amid Elks Support
Delegates and local officials mingle as candidates for state treasurer set up rooms in the Denison hotel. Jacob Joel campaigns from Rooms 18 and 1 with a large banner. Nat A. Hill hosts Parlor D with guests including Van Buskirk and K. Buskirk. Thomas B. Millikan occupies Parlor with roses and visitors like Judge Hent, Elliott, Forkner, and Bundy. John W. Dyer from Hammond hosts Parlor A with Senator Gostlin, Crumpacker, Judge McMahon, and John H. Ward among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Joel
the Denison
van Buskirk
K. Buskirk
R.G. Miller
A. M. Hadley
Bloomington
John Graham
W. T. Hicks
Mr. Hills
Thomas B. Millikan
New Castle Gan House
Clay Hent
Elliott
Forkener
Eugene Bundy
Milite Kan
John W. Dyer
Parlor A
Dyer
Hammond
Senator Gostlin
Crumpacker
McMahon
Lake County
John H. Ward
Monticello
CANDIDATES FOR AUDITOR IN LEBANON AREA
In Denison the headquarters of auditor candidate Frank Martin is shown with handouts and a portrait, circulated by a Leban non paper in February. He is assisted by Samuel R. Artman former speaker ET Lane George Campbell Lebanon John C Wingate and J L Allen Covington area residents mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Frank Martin
House of Representatives
ET. Lane
George Campbell
Lebanon
John C. Wingate
J. L. Allen
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Morgan and Others
Jennie Bosschieter
Rathbone AT Liberty
Ohio River
Emma Smith
Paducah
L. M. McGraw
Judge Mulkey
Metropolis
Tunnmeyer
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Margaret Bridges
Jennie Tessik
Lexington
E. K. Staton
Carreville
W. H. Thomson
St. Louis
Bridgeport
Ellen Fennimore
W. T. Daugherty
Marion
Arch Shriver
Moscow
al Pritchard
P. T. Gardner
Harry Clawson
McConnellsville
Willam Whitney
Jeffersonville
David Buchanan
Sikeston
Lillian Burke
Thirteen
Willy Breen
Deckhand
Herman Williams
Cabin Boy
Boston Salmon
Claude Bibbs
Ee Hopkins
Asa Miller
Cash Thomas
F. Linton
Anderson Talbert
George Washington
Clay Turner
Louis Vince
Clarence Hudson
William Hant
Monroe Wright
Joseph Lewis
Stephen Vince
All Colored Firemen
Fred Rentz
Marry Doss
James Neville
Dayton
Holland
Nation
People
Chief Hale
Indianapolis
Quezaltenango and
Britain
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Indiana
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