Sugar Growers Cheated Say Former Refinery Boss Testifies
Ernest W. Gerbracht, former superintendent at the Willam... refinery, told a jury that the sugar trust used fraud to cheat the government and growers in Cuba, Java, and the Philippines. He described falsifying polariscopic tests at refineries and Wall Street offices to lower sugar grades and profits, under orders linked to Havemeyer.
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Doha
Java
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Cube
Hy © Havemeyer
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Henry Stimbon
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Gerebracht
Wall Street
Wigan Trae
Wall Afreet
May fix crime on the janitor murder probe
Coroner plans an inquest date after chemical tests on the janitor Josaph Wendling’s clothing and the missing child remains. Investigation seeks whether stains on Wendling’s clothes are blood and if the child’s body was burned in a furnace. A shovel used to bury the child was found May 2 with contractor Philp Wirth delivering a long shovel to Father Schulmann at the church.
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Alma Kallener
Duncan
Josaph Wendling
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Philp Wirth
Schulmann
Missing Janitor Murder Case Sparks Kentucky Inquiry
In Louisville Kentucky a missing janitor Jomenh Wendling is linked to a murder case after a severed discovery and a suspect ticket to Antwerp. Police report definite information pointing to the killer, while the defendant’s motion for release was denied. A bail hearing is set for June 8.
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Lota Ville
Jomenh Wendin
J. Jotin
Chiroh
Xehwol
Emere Alma Kellner
Antwerp
Belgium
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TO. Broder
Wendling
Red Air Line
Pro-Austrian Party Wins Big in Budapest Returns
Budapest reports late parliamentary returns showing the pro-Austrian party overwhelmingly victorious. The pan-Hungarians suffer a crushing defeat far beyond expectations, boosting the apparent strength of the Austrian aligned bloc. Several district results await final confirmation but are unlikely to alter the overall outcome.
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Budapest
Peary briefing King George on polar discovery
King George received Captain Peary and heard the North Pole discovery tale at Marlborough. The king praised Peary and expressed hope for Robert Roott to reach the South Pole, noting Anglo‑Saxon credit in polar exploration.
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Legislative Gridlocks and Postal Savings Bill Outlook
Washington June 2 Republicans stand united for the postal savings bank bill while Democratic support remains uncertain amid insurgent opposition. House debate focuses on depositories and fund management with an estimated two to three weeks for consideration as factions weigh concessions.
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Ax Victor Murdock
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Ue Cobain
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Malus Treasury
Caliney
Aerial Prize Quest Grows With 210000 Offered
Aviation prize fever spreads as New York to Chicago air race plans emerge. Wright brothers and Curtiss among entrants with bids totaling 210000 dollars, with routes inclining triangular circuits via Indianapolis, St Louis, Chicago, and New York options.
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France
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Contesia
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Will J. C. Mara
Clifford Harmon
Charles
Man Litem
Willard
Willard and Others Who Have Already Won Renown Ga Avintora, Love Paulhan
Glenn Curtion
London
Manchester
Paulhan
Aimerica
Wrénce
Transport links report no lives lost in sea disaster
A United States army transport Tadlanipolis sank eighteen miles off Corregidor Island after striking a log. All aboard escaped in lifeboats with no fatalities. Upcoming aviation prizes and flight offers totaling 210000 are announced by various clubs and publications.
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Tadianapolis
Corregidor Island
Mrs Ford in Hysterics After Riot at City Hospital
Jennette Ford, linked to a $642,000 theft from Rue Rour, was taken to City Hospital Thursday after an asylum scene. A policeman reported she was unwell and shouting for help as nearby residents watched. Indictments include attempt to murder Warriner and connections to Mrs Bordix.
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Jennette Ford
Sure
Dwarlen le
Mackinalf Warriner
Moneyed Men Save the Country Injunction Withheld
A Northwest railway magnate argues the government’s action on western railroads is flawed but harmless. He claims tariffs are uniform, antitrust fears irrelevant, and the country can endure government missteps while preserving its wealth and industry.
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Baldigg Bates
Jon Caane
United Brean Wire
New York
America
James J. HM
Great Northern Railway
Ashe
Haase
Taft on Love and Women Education Not Unfit for Business
President Taft told Bryn Maw college graduates that education neither unfits women for business nor robs them of charm. He argued higher schooling aids judgment and independence, but said marriage and motherhood remain the normal and happy life for many women, stressing the home as the source of happiness. The talk delayed by a freight engine, he arrived with his daughter Helen to address the audience as fundraising continued for a major college fund.
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Bryn Mawre College
College of Academic Education
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Dows
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Helen
Fast Freight Plunges Into River Near Fayette Station
A Chesapeake and Ohio fast freight derailed after striking a defective point and plunged into the river near Fayette station. One man was killed and two others fatally injured, including fireman Geuraw Cowl of Hinton and brakeman Charles Andes of Hinton, with engineer Jahn Mbark also injured.
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Geuraw Cowl
Hinton
Charles Andeson
Jahn Mbark
First Channel Flight By Rolls From Dover
Dover to Sangatte and back marks the first round trip air crossing of the English Channel by Charles Stewart Rolls the English aviator and manufacturer. He departed Dover at 6 30 am reached Sangatte in about thirty five minutes and landed back on the English coast at 8 0 am after a brief rest.
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Edge Val dies in Napoleon Ohio in 1855 era note
An obituary notice records the death of a longtime local figure in Napoleon Ohio. The oldest member of a local Republican group, he served as a representative in Henry County and remained active in community affairs until about twenty years ago. Relatives named include Arthur Tyler and George Tyler.
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Dane
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Henry County
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Arthon Tyler
George Tyler
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Saree
Boosts Clark for President Rally Sparks Party Discord
A noisy scene at Dodie features Missouri supporters and speakers amid factional tension in Missouri's Polk for President efforts. Former Governor Francie backed Clark, a Loupe minority leader, in a reception at Clark's home, with plans to join the Polk banquet later.
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Western Aggregations Face Pressure After Market Turmoil
Washington’s double-crossing allegations spark Wall Street anger as Western aggregations endure renewed government scrutiny. Banks and railroad stocks fall under margin calls while managers brace for further pressure and possible actions from authorities.
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American intervention grows as Lara battles in Nicaragua
Report from Washington notes rising sentiment for U S intervention to restore order in Nicaragua. Flesh details show General Lara battles Estrada’s forces around Greytown and Bluefields with heavy casualties. Estada’s victory remains incomplete as 150 killed and 256 wounded, 100 men reportedly replaced. The Venus cruiser and relief efforts target Lara’s men while U S officials receive requests from Nicaraguans and Americans seeking stability.
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Madriz
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State Department
Interes
A Nigger in the Woodpile in Ohio Rate Probe
Ohio Attorney General Denman uses evidence to probe alleged rate fixing between Hell Long Distance and United States Long Distance Teleco. He warns collective action could curb contrived prices if Woods public utilities bill fails. Also notes Prince Henry endurance rally start in Berlin with 1,200 miles across Germany.
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