Grand Jury Indicts Many Prominent Men in Ashland
Ashland Ohio April 9 grand jury indicts prominent locals including ex-judges Campbell Patterson and others for embezzling small sums from estates and a children's home. Campbell appeared in court with $2000 bail. misconduct in office charges also noted.
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Patterson
Ashland
Ashland, County
Grand Jury
Frank M. Patterson
Robert M. Campbell
McGmy Amd
George Ultman
Div
Mirry F. Preerer
Land County Children’s Home
Campbell
Pattenwon
Dinbar Prowee Ee
Geone I. Frey
Talvo
Stearer
Evan
Beceu
Oliver
Hed McCray
Ben McCray
Maruel H. Beckley
Wreeter
Government Springs Surprise on Standard
Government attorneys accuse the Standard Oil trust of concealed ownership by a few men led by John D Rockefeller and partners. The defense argues ownership is separate, while prosecutors say profits were diverted to create a different control structure. Court actions, speeches, and anticipated verdicts extend into June with potential Supreme Court review in October.
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Oil Trust
Standard
Standard ‘Ol Company
John LD
Rockefeller Tnn
Piiares
Henry Paytor
Wim
Lockefetler
H. H. Rogers
Jon
Archibald
Harriano
John D. Jr
Morte Rosenthal
John G. Johnson
Philadelphia
Spoose
Kellogein
Cme
United States Supreme
Wheat Pit Frenzy as Prices Soar and Collapse
In Chicago April 9, James A Patten dominates a wild wheat pit as prices surge to unprecedented highs and then plunge. Traders shout for wheat at any price while the market gyrates, with Patten selling shares and crowds lamenting the volatile swings that push quotations toward a dramatic peak unseen since Joe Holter’s era.
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James A. Patten
Wheat World
Napoleon of
Chicago
Grim
James A Pare
Persox
Minster
Wayne Ty
Soren
Joe Holter
Colma
Hines
Connly
Patten
Roosevelt at Port Said Arrives Aboard Admiral
Port Said April 9. The Steamer Admiral with Roosevelt and his party reached here at six o clock today. The trip from Medina was comparatively uneventful. Ex-President Roosevelt appeared to enjoy it every minute. All are in good health.
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Port Said
Rosevelt
Six O'Lock
Medina
Roosevelt
Cleveland union leaders vow wide campaign against anti-saloon league
Cleveland figures in a heated prelude to a national anti saloon league clash as union leaders announce a campaign launch on April 22. They predict about 10,000 members will join, with many brewers and saloons already shut, and pledge to mobilize labor to contest elections across counties.
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Cleveland
Tiaunithy McDowiough
National Saloon Reapens’ Association
Otto Beamer
Clnetunail
Eitorhey
Te Olio Trewers’ Association
Memibers
Personal Liberty League
Am Org
Antisloan League
Mqnor
Fightit
Alrealy
Asay
Roosevelt Attache Faces No Protection Rumors
London dispatch reports that the Roosevelt attache is not slated to receive protective measures from the Griviah government amid growing rumors of danger. The colonial office notes no official steps have been taken to shield him.
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Sritisa
Teddy
London
Colonial Office
Nine Mills Destroyed by Powder Explosion in Wayne
Nine mills at the Dupont Powder Works in Wayne New Jersey were destroyed by a powder explosion this morning. One man was killed and several injuries are reported with a liability of damages estimated up to ten thousand dollars.
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Wayne
N. J
Dupont
Flotsam Tells Story Of Fehinig Disaster On Lake Erie
A boat named Flotsam tells of a disaster as the crew of seven perished when their nets failed in a Lake Erie storm. The vessel Willoughby picked up a lone survivor today twenty miles from shore while Cleveland Wormnes reported the event.
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Willoughby
Tarry
Cleveland
Lake Erie
Unclear pact blocks anthracite labor talks in Philadelphia
Representatives of anthracite miners and operators failed to reach an agreement in Philadelphia after session stretching over an extended period. Lewis proposed aligning with the United Mine Workers of America instead of United Mine Workers of Armerica, but operators refused to recognize any single union.
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Philadelphia
Anihraghie
Lewis
United Mine Workers
United Mine Workers of Armerica
Death of Hitchcock Tied to Cold at Navy Home
Washington April Ethan Allen Hitchcock, secretary of the interior under McKinley and Roosevelt, died at 1 o'clock near his home of his illness. He had been ill for several weeks after catching a cold in the south and was rushed to hospital.
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Washington
Ethan Allen Hitchcock
McKinlay
Roosevelt
United States Navy
Hitchcock
Louth
Angston
Weston Leaves Mansfield Conway 10 Bellevue
Fragmented note reports Weston leaving Mansfield and Conway heading toward Bellevue. Mentions Apri l and Monroeville with references to an automobile arriving and a Cleveland connection. details are garbled.
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Weston
Mansfield
Conway
Bellevus
Explosion near St Peters destroys palace debris and injuries
An explosion near St Peters, Mome, today injured twenty people and destroyed parts of Borgapio palace. Initial reports suggested a bar, but investigators determined dynamite stored by few men caused the blast.
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St. Peters
Borgapio Palace
Fehermen
Fraud in Marriage Case Stuns Washington Parish Church
Washington Indiana April 6 FP Deviicon pastor of the Christian channel resigns after a charge from Miss Bison Clark daughter of ex mayor alleging a marriage vow signed while in St Louis The courts are asked to decide the marriage matter The pastor offered no defense and is watched for self harm fear by authorities The sensational material is in the hands of the woman's attorneys
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Washington
Ind
Deviicon
Christian Chanel
Times Esitigmedd
Bison Clark
Clark
Isleren Miarriage
St. Louis
Public Is After Trust Faces in New York Theaters
New York April 9 reports city opinion turns against the proposed trust between Dreale and Kiaw Wilanger and the Shuberta syndicate. Industry players prepare for a dramatic contest as newspapers criticize the syndicate’s influence and public sentiment grows wary.
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New York
Kiaw
Wilanger Theatrical Trust
Shuberta
Trunk Line Consolidation Rumor Between Major Rail Interests
Rumors suggest Md Daind Hawley and backers including Paul Moston, John W. Gates, and Theodore F. Shonnw may merge lines linking Cheatpeake and Obie, Clover Lot, the Chitaxg and Alton with Chicago area routes to form a transcontinental trunk line from the Atlantic to Nebraska. Estimated length around 4802 miles with $400,000,000 in capital.
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Chicasy
Daind Hawley
Paul Moston
John W. Gates
Theodore F. Shonnw
Cheatpeake
Obie
Clover Lot
Chitaxg
Alton
Chicago
Clnetonath
Lanteville
Lone Central
Minnedepolis
St. Louis
Forman Trank Moe Fom
Atlentic
Ownat
Nebrewks
Owith
Jury hears expert say wounds could not be self inflicted
Lyons April 9 Judge Rich refused to instruct the jury on cave failure as Mrs Sampson seeks to testify. Dr Hall, a firearm expert, testified and demonstrated rifle use to show factors in the fatal incident. The defense rested after the opening of the defense case as the trial proceeds with testimony from family members and others.
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Georgia Sampson
Lyons
Haemilion
Sampson
Rich
Mra. Sampoon
Hall
Hierecht
Hinself
Democrats propose radical changes to tariffs bill
Washington April 9. Congress debates a tariff bill as Democrats push changes to remove duties on many goods including textiles and leather while proposing a stamp tax on stock transfers and suspending duties when trusts keep prices high. The house met for a final vote amid crowded galleries and lively discussion.
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Payne
Washington
Poss
Democranm
S. Yowela
Boards of Trade
Uncle Sam May Have To Spank Nicaragua
Washington debates possible intervention over Nicaragua crisis as cipher dispatches allegedly altered from Managua to Washington. Officials warn of Central American instability and potential U S actions, with talk of intervention and concerns about regional security and law.
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Sam May Tiave
Nicaragua
Washington
Americas
Wifaira
Mor Wuaslon
United States
Mexico
Tnd
Ceuta
Img
Yedaely Ane
Aaronsters
Amapaliy
Amatejoa
Nicanagua
Cota Tita
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Mfanvefield
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Shuberts
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Nebraska
Berena Payne
Nettie
Fayly
Minnesota
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