Investigating Beef Trust Opens With Subpoenas
A federal grand jury in Chicago issued about thirty subpoenas to National Packing Armour Swift and Morris to probe the alleged beef trust. C C Snow of National Packing was brought into the jury room as the probe begins. Secret service service aimed to prevent a mass exodus of witnesses. About ten witnesses are expected to be examined daily.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Heef Trust
National Packing Company
United States
Sims
C. C. Snow
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Morris &Co
High compliment to Colonel Hamer praised in Congress
The New York Sun lauds J R Hamer Idaho congressman for a masterful eulogy of Senator George L Shoup delivered January 15 in the house during the Shoup statue ceremonies. Hamer's speech drew rare ovation and wide applause from members and galleries as colleagues praised his diction and historical insight. He is a Republican born in Illinois forty five years ago and served in the Philippines before becoming a justice in the Philippine Supreme Court.
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New York Sun
America
J. R. Hamer
Idaho
Colonel Hamer
Senator Shoup
Sun Suys
House
Thomas Ray Hamer
George L. Shoup
Hamer
Congress
Capitol
Illinois
Philippines
Cebu
Supreme Court of the Philippines
Preacher Buss Sues Colfax Figures for 101500 Damages
Rev Nerbert G Buss former Colfax First Baptist pastor and his wife Virginia sue F M English and 12 Colfax residents in U S circuit court for 101,500 alleging defamation assault ouster from parsonage and forced departure from Washington. Buss claims church trustees conspired with defendants to end his ministry and ruin his family reputation.
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Spokane
Wash
Nerbert G. Buss
First Baptist Church
Colfax
Virginia A. Buss
Kansas City
United States Circuit Court
F. M. English
Buss
State of Washington
William H. Plummer
Gospel of the Baptist Church
Idaho Local Option Law Declared Constitutional by Supreme Court
Idaho Supreme Court declares the local option law constitutional and valid as a whole. The ruling analyzes registration provisions and future operative statutes, noting legislature may set conditions for when such statutes take effect. It also clarifies prosecutions for liquor sales under county prohibition and related issues.
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Idaho
Supreme Court
Aviation Meet Bring Louis Paulhan to Salt Lake
Louis Paulhan and two other airmen will visit Salt Lake City next weekend with three aeroplanes to repeat feats seen in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Salt Lake Commercial club organized the event, promising a unique weekend show likely at the state fair grounds with railroads offering low fares.
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Louis Paulhan
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
San Francisco
State Fair Grounds
Butte Copper Merger Announcement Expected Later Today
New York January 26 The Anaconda Copper company is expected to announce a merger of the Butte copper properties this afternoon. The merger plan includes increasing Anaconda’s stock to facilitate the merger.
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New York
Butte Copper Properties
Anaconda Copper Company
Anaconda Company
Farmers Organize Counter Boycott
Frankfort Kansas January 26 farmers meet to form a counter boycott against unions in the anti meat crusade. They plan to stop using union labor products for a year and accuse packers of backing the boycott.
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Frankfort, Kas
White Slave Bill Passed By House In Washington
In Washington on January 26 the Mann white slave bill was approved by a viva voce vote in the House, essentially as introduced by Representative Mann.
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Washington
Mann
House
Clergy Dispute Leads to Resolutions in June 1909
In May 1909 tensions rose as a church faction, led by English and associates of the trustees, moved to discredit the pastor. On June 7 they adopted resolutions alleging he was unfit to preach, not ordained, unable to perform ceremonies, and a faker.
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Mealso
Paris Flood Worsens as Losses Exceed 200 Million
Premier Briand and Finance Minister Cochery estimate flood losses surpass 200 million dollars as the Seine rises. Paris is split into five sectors under military command for relief work, with hunger spreading and meat and vegetable supplies failing amid soaring prices.
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Paris
Briand
Cochery
Seine
Flaming Comet A-1910 Lights Western Sky
A bright object labeled Comet A-1910 appeared above the western horizon at dusk, visible about six thirty to seven twenty p m. Prof Frederick J Pack of the University of Utah explains its appearance and notes it is not Halley’s Comet.
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Halley
Frederick J. Pack
University of Utah
Prizes Offered to Potato Growers Along Oregon Short Line
D E Burley, general passenger agent, offers five hundred dollars in four prizes for the best marketable white or Irish potatoes grown on plots from one quarter acre to ten acres along the Oregon Short Line in Utah Idaho Montana Oregon or Wyoming. Awards supervised by Eugene H Grubb, potato expert with the farmers demonstration train now touring the region. Large crowds meet the train at each stop.
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D. E. Burley
Oregon
Eugene H. Grubb
Copper Merger Unites Major Copper Firms in Giant Deal
New York reports announce a merger among Boston Consolidated Copper, Nevada Consolidated Copper, and Utah Copper. Utah receives Boston stock, delivering 310 000 Utah shares to Boston holders. The Butte properties and Guggenheim copper stakes may merge next, forming a dominant U S copper empire.
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New York
Boston Consolidated Copper Company
Nevada Consolidated Copper Company
Utah Copper Company
Boston Company
Utah Company
Boston
Butte Properties
Guggenheim
Butte
United States
Amalgamated Copper Company
Anaconda Copper Company
Boston & Montana
Butte & Boston
Washoe, Trenton
North Butte
The
Butte Coalition
United States Banking Company Fails in Mexico City
Mexico City reports the United States Banking company suspended operations after failing to make a clearing house settlement for yesterday's business. The move follows the bank's recent financial difficulties and affects local financial markets and customers seeking services.
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Mexico City
United States Banking Company
Court to Determine Question Amenable to Statute
The wording notes that the court can properly determine whether the matter is amenable to the statute and will be required to decide that question.
Panama Libel Suit Stopped By Federal Court
The U S circuit court in New York quashed the indictment against Press Publishing Company publishers of the New York World for alleged libel tied to Panama canal purchase publications. Judge Hough ruled the case void, halting the government’s prosecution today.
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New York
New York World
Hough
United States Circuit Court
Press Publishing Company
Publishers of the World
Dividends Declared By Pennsylvania Lines Directors
The Pennsylvania company governing lines west of Pittsburg announced a dividend of 16.67 per share to be paid in stock. The directors of the Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railroad also announced a stock allotment of 4.5 percent.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Company
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Cincinnati, Chicago
Germany Rejects U S Demand to Postpone Tariff Application
Berlin January 26. The foreign office replies to the United States that Germany will not defer applying its general tariff to American imports beyond the planned date. The statement signals non acceptance of a delay suggestion and sets March 31 as the relevant benchmark.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
United States
Germany
Wheat Market Close in Chicago January Wheat Price
Chicago January wheat closed at 1.125 and the market mood shows steady demand. Traders watched futures as funds adjusted positions amid limited supply signals and weak receipts.
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Chicago
Jeff in July 4 bout praised by Frank Gotch
Frank Gotch, former world wrestling champion, asserts that Jeff cannot lose to Jack Johnson on July 4 and predicts Jeffries will be in top condition. Gotch believes the retired champion is nearly as good as his peak, based on eight weeks training with Jeffries.
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Frank Gotch
Hackenschmitt
Mahmout
Roller
Jeff
Jack Johnson
Goteh
Salt Lake
Frisco
All-Star
Jeffries
Ruhlin
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Sharkey, Et al
Glavis Testifies In Ballinger Pinchot Inquiry Start
In Washington on a January 26 session presided by Senator Nelson Louis R. Glavis began his testimony at 2 37 p m as part of the Ballinger Pinchot controversy inquiry.
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Gifford Pinchot
United States Forestry Bureau
Taft
Ballinger-Pinchot
Washington
Ballinger
Pinchot
Dolliver
Land Department
Senator Nelson
Minnesota
Ballinger- Pinchot
Louis R. Glavis
Good Roads Delegates Head to Salt Lake Convention
Mayor Dan W Church and A B Bean of Bean Hardware depart for Salt Lake as Bannock county delegates named by Acting Governor Hart. J Frank Hunt of Swan Lake and County Commissioner Myers Cohn of Oneida join en route. The convention will discuss a proposed automobile highway through Utah and Idaho.
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Dan W. Church
A. B. Bean
The
Bean Hardware Company
Salt Lake
Good Roads
Pocatello
Hart
Bannock County
J. Frank Hunt
Swan Lake
Myers Cohn
Oneida
Cohn
Messrs. Bean
Church
Utah
Idaho
Jeffries in Gate City sparring and training show
Jeffries visits Gate City and spars with partner Sam Berger then demonstrates training for a coming wrestling battle. The report notes a wrestling bout billed between Gotch and Roller and outlines practice routines.
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Jeffries
Gate City
Sam Berger
Gotch
Roller
Reported Jeffries Johnson bout in jeopardy over venue dispute
New York reports a possible cancellation of the Jeffries Johnson fight due to a dispute between Rickard and Gleason over the holding venue. Sporting men warn promoters may cause the rivals to pick sides with Jeffries allied to Gleason and Rickard backing Johnson.
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New York
Jeffries
Pocatello Vaudeville Show Delights Big Audience
Jeffries Gotch Roller all champion act thrills Auditorium crowd. Wrestling match between Gotch and Roller praised as top event. Other highlights include Farmer Burns demonstration and comic Glockers. The company plans to head to Boise after a stub train mix up.
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Pocatello
Jeff
Salt Lake
Frank Goteh
Dr. Roller
Seattle
Goteh
Holmes
The
Academy of Idaho
Farmer Burns
Farmer
Gotch
Roller
Big Jeff
Sam Berger
Jef
Berger
the Bannock
Comemany
Boise
Weather Forecast: Fair Tonight and Thursday
Fair conditions expected tonight and Thursday with colder temperatures tonight. The outlook calls for clear skies and dry weather across the period with a drop in overnight lows.
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Beef Trust
Preme Court
Butte Copper
Panama
Wheat Market
Johnson
Good Roads Meeting
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