Coal Trust Attacked in Court by Government
The Department of Justice seeks to dissolve the anthracite coal monopoly led by Reading, Philadelphia & Reading and related railroads. The petition claims 78 percent of anthracite tonnage moved, 89 percent of deposits controlled, and 75 percent of annual output produced by defendants. It seeks injunctions, contract cancellations, and dissolution of mergers amid broader antitrust actions linked to major railroad deals. The government plans prosecutions under the antitrust act, with related cases in flux while awaiting court rulings and parallel investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudellar
Department of Justice
United States
Philadelphia
Reading Ga
Philadelphia & Reading Railway Co
Lehigh Valley Reilroad Co
Delaw Lackawanna & Western Railroad Co
Central Railrad of
New Jersey
Erie Railroad Co
New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad Co
Pennsylvania
New York, Ontario & Western
Kie & Hudson
Dora
Tidewater
Mane
Theubsidiary Coal Mining Companie
Wathracto Mines
New York, Ontario & Western Railway
Defendania
Central Railroad Co
Hie Associates
Chicago& Alton
Union
Southern Pacific
San Pedro
Harriman Road
Unclear archival note on asset deductions and debts
Fragmentary report references a president named Jarvie discussing wiping out a reserve of 1 225 000 to write off a quarter of capital, with mentions of a 700 000 factory, 910 000 depreciation, and 150 000 doubtful debts, all in an unsettled financial context.
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Jarvie
Millian
Bank Vnow
Ueatin
Ae Bartle
War Scare Shakes hk Market and Rail Fares
June 12 report notes uneasiness in London over relations between stately entities and US brokers causing a stock price decline. Missouri railroad fight prompts a 2 cent fare dispute in Kansas City. District court in absentia hears a prankaxeyman petition to restrain law enforcement from enforcing fare rules. A five year term ends in Mary tromiyalage county dursery case. governor Harris plans to grant immediate release.
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New York
London
Btaten
Belling
Tor Lannton
Thesday
Missouri Mailroade
Kansas City
Hal Fed Biginn
Tineday
Haxeyman
Missouri
Haywood Trial Tells of Plot to Dynamite House
Haywood defense clashes with Harry Orchard testimony in Boise dated June 12. Orchard admits sheep theft during poverty and denies crimes. defense cites Pinkerton links and Denver winter 1904 06 events. Prosecution recalls dynamite plot targeting a boarding house housing 10 union men. two men stole 600 pounds of dynamite and buried it. Steve Adams refuses to testify. Western Federation of Miners signals stance. Also reports Milliken Brothers receivership in New York with Van Vechten Olcott, William Ward, and Heckeber named temporary receivers.
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Orchard
Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Harry Orchard
Withers
Pred Bradley
San Francisco
Denver
Hradley
Steve Adams
Gladeville
Pettibone
Grobeville
Thin Cenver
Max Malich
Oa Bioe
Adama
Joe Mahalich
Kirwan
Western Federation of Miners
Snd
Wode
Milliken Brothers
New York
Holt
United States District Court
van Vechten Olcott
Congress
New York City
Wiliam L. Ward
Weatehesti
Argunt Heckeber
Schmite Trial Report From San FranciscoJune 12
In the Schmite trial in San Francisco on Tuesday Abe Raof on the stand faced a question about paying half of extortion money. The defense objected as the line of questioning opened. The judge adjourned and proceedings were interrupted with no clear determination of the matter.
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Schmite
San Francisco
Schmitee
Eharene
Abe Raof
Nps
Supreme Court Denies Habeas Writ in Contempt Case
Jnllcn Brewer of the Supreme Court refused an application for a writ of habeas corpus in the contempt case of HM. Hy Tuck, secretary of the Uncle Sam Co., at Kansas. The ruling directs that the matter proceed to the court of appeals on a writ of error.
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Tucker
Washington
Jnllcn Brewer
Supreme Court of the United States
Hy Tuck
Uncle
Kansas
Court of Appeals
Ohio legislature announcement by Cap. M Sinon
An official Cedar Paint announcement from the Ohio legislature is noted by Cap. M Sinon, assistant clerk of the bows.
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Ohio
Cap. M Sinon
Bank of Ouray Closes Doors in Calamity
The Bank of Ouray in California shut its doors with liabilities around $100,000. Assets were not disclosed.
Church Fire Destroys Dormitory and Auditorium in East Liverpool
A Tuesday blaze of unknown origin destroyed the two story dormitory and church auditorium at Spring Grove roamip ground near East Liverpool. A resident in the vicinity discovered the fire but no effort was made to fight the flames. Loss pegged at 6000 dollars.
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East Liverpool
Spring Grove
Peaghe
Injunction Sought Against Machinists Group in Lab Lab Fight
Long Arm System Co. seeks sweeping injunctions against the International Association of Machinists and against its members as individuals. The petition was filed in common pleas court Tuesday.
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Machiniate Cleveland
Labernational Association of Machinists
Long Arm System Co
Disastrous Flood Hits Springfield O After Severe Storm
Following the citys worst storm since a cyclone, Mill Run river overflowed and inundated Big Four and DT&1 railroad yards. Tracks washed out and a freight train was ditched. Much damage occurred to residences and businesses across a large district. Three houses were struck by lightning.
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Spring Springfield
Mill Run
Big Four
DT & 1
Trial of Standard Oil in Ohio and death in Orrville
The Standard Oil Company of Ohio case secured a jury and admitted documentary evidence including the company charter in a contest to oust the firm from Ohio. Attorney General Monnett’s contempt proceedings were referenced as part of the 1897 actions. Orrville mourns as a man found dead in bed on June 1, reportedly from an overdose amid prior amputations and chronic pain.
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Standard Old
Findlay
Iday
Standard Old Company of Ohio
Watson
Standard Oil Co
Ohio
Astorney General Monnett
Orrville
Wooster
Will Raise Pige in a Jer Lexington 0 June L-To
In Lexington AK Rutter plans a controversial pigeon breeding scheme. The farmer proposes daily baths and special feeding to tame the birds while presenting a final test after six months. The whimsical, unclear notes imply a living idea rather than a clear outcome.
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Lexington
Rutter
Missing Middies and Seamen After Minnesota Launch Disappearance
Six midshipmen and five enlisted sailors aboard the Minnesota launch vanish after leaving Discovery Landing to attend a Jamestown exposition ball. Navy reports confirm a capsized launch with all on board presumed drowned, with a Florida monitor recovery found a cap. officials await investigation results as families and officials assess the loss.
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Norfolk
Minnesota
Hampton Roads
Jamestown Exposition Grounds
Field
Ulrich
Holden
Murfin
Stevenson
Holcomb
Connecticut
R. Fl. Dodson
H. L. van Dorn
F. BR. Pliner
A Westphal
Jeane Conn
Discovery Landing
Exposition Grounds
Camel
Fiorida
Randall
Marine Corps
Washington
Annapolis
Navy Department
Evans
Teloot
Henry C. Murfin, Jr
Ohio
Naval Academy
Philip H. Field
Colorado
Walter G. Wipieh
Wisconsin
W. H. Stevenson
North Carolina
Henry L. Holden
F. P. Holcomb
Delaware
Department
Sone
Offer to Arbitrate Detroit Labor Dispute
The Detroit United Railway offered to arbitrate the entire working agreement after an earlier union ultimatum sought only arbitration of the wage demand to 28 cents per hour. President Mahon and other officers will present the proposal to the workers. Alina Craig Wins Race in Bermuda Competition
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Detroit
Detroit Walted Railway
Mahon
Off mm
Tornado Destroys Structure in Croseville Area
A destructive tornado struck near Croseville last night causing heavy damage. A man and a child were seen seeking shelter under a church before it collapsed, with fears they were crushed.
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Ite Climhax
Itla
The King of Blood Purifiers Exalted Vendor Claim
An advertisement proclaims S. S. S. as the King of Blood Purifiers for over forty years, claiming it cures rheumatism catarrh skin diseases and blood poisons. It touts a vegetable formula that purifies the blood strengthens the system and is safe for all ages. Free book and medical advice offered by The Swift Specific Company Atlanta Georgia.
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S. 5
S. S.S
S.S.5
Siena
Legal Notices in Marion County Ohio Court Actions
Multiple filings in Marion County Common Pleas detail debts and real estate liens. Karl R Wilson seeks sale of Lot 69 in East Marion to satisfy judgments against Earl R Wilton and the firm Kiting and Wilson, while others seek revival of a 1900 judgment against H C Lee and W Krause with specified payments and interest. Public notice of appearances deadlines and attorney Scofield Durfee & Scofield.
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Karl R. Wilson
Marion National Hank, Plainiff
A.D. Sh
Kiting
Wilson
Marion
Ohio
Toowll
Biante Addon
Sald City
Section Township
Recorder's Office
Old County
Genter Sires
Center Street
Betella Wilson
Bari R
Walt Porition
Ft. Wile “Son
Marion National Banc
Scofield, Durfee & Scofield
Oslo
Poe
Court of Common Pleas
H.C. Lee
Butte
Marion County
John Rimmel
Toowil
A. B
Eid
Leo St
A. D
Ar Eald
Agalom
Tinehy Charlie L
Suenior
Local County Suit Filed In Marion for Residence Case
A county level legal action filed in Marion involves Lev and Wilke tied to a residence dispute. Details are sparse in fragmented OCR text but indicate civil action and county jurisdiction.
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Willoe
County of
Marion
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Zalumbis
Dune
Bank of Ouray
Cal
Hedges
St. Louis
Haw
James Delehanty
Washington Club
Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart
Ottawa
Ont
Irish Parliamentary Party
House of Commons
Iherafs
Ireland
Alina Graig
Houiston
Bermuda
Alina Cra
Allan Craig
Croseville
King OF
Blood Purifiers
Swift
Han Bown
Clara Daube
Schuylkill Haven
Mills & Brown
Palmer
Johnston's Dye Works
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Alaska
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