Packers Convicted of Accepting Railroad Concessions
Armour 2 Company Silft & Company Cofahy & Company and Nelson Morris Packing were found guilty in a United States district court of taking concessions from the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railway on shipments for export. The jury verdict follows arguments over the legality of rates and the Interstate Commerce Commission’s schedules. Judge Smilth McPherson instructed the jury on the case, with further trials to be held for Burlington and related parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karst City
Armour 2 Company
Silft & Company
Cutaby & Company
Wie Noteanitlor Rs Packing Company
United States
Chicago, Darlington & Quincy Wilway
Smilth McPherson
Red Oak
Gentencs
Casa Agateet
Burlington
Hurlingtonts
Bates
Armour Company
Awlil & Company
Cofahy & Company
Nelson, Moris Packing Company
Darlington “Railway
Kansas City
New York
Cudahy & Company
Germany
McPherean
Lenal
McPaerson
McPherson
Hartington Wibray and
Ste
Moe
Literature Commerce Commission
Fadeo
Babe
Washington
Edizhor
Gonargl Pablic
Aor
Alves
Elude McPhocwon
Foreign element wins in city of Chicago
The United Societies of Chicago largely of foreign birth or parentage won their fight to gain special permits to hold dances and entertainments. The city council passed the ordinance 47 to 19, authorizing the mayor to grant licenses for sales of liquor at such events from 2 PM to 3 AM, despite opposition. The measure, amid debate, was amended to remove restrictive provisions. The council also approved a separate ordinance to consolidate Chicago, Bison and Commonwealth Insurance companies and to reduce electric rates.
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Chicago
United Societies of Chicago
Aell Manor
Chicago, Bison and Commonwealth Binezzle
Thevaca
Wreck of the Corinthian Away From Eureka Beach
The schooner Corinthian, Walter Coggeshall master, bound from Eureka to San Francisco, wrecked on the south channel during a gale. Fatalities include Amtrese Carey of the University of California and Oly Carlson sister. two men survived, one aided ashore after an arduous struggle. Fire and debris marked the scene as responders worked.
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Eureka
Cal
Corinthian
Walter Coggeshall
Many Mendt
Atweler
Amtrese Carey
Alent
University of Californis
Oly Carlson
Ole Carluog
San Francisco
Murder Case Shocks City As Suspect Arrested
Officials report a fatal shooting last night near Bremen Street in Wanneren. Richard Knead, Alice Kingnate, and Neva aye are named as victims or involved while investigators seek the prime suspect, offering rewards for information leading to an arrest and details on the crime scene.
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New York
Richard Knead
Alice Kingnate
Bremenston
Wanneren
Kinpan
Ras Vishal
Freward
Ferrenee Hive
Tregets
Bay
W. Alienm
Caast
Old Kentucky Kentuckian Week Brings Large Crowds
Thousands of Gallve born and many visitors gather in Grantetour for the Home Comins Week events. Ex Vice President Adlai Breventon and ex Governors D R Pranels Preston H H Lestle arrive with delegations from Missouri Indiana and Illinois as Kentucky hosts a major celebration expected to draw the largest crowd yet.
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Adlai Breventon
Indianapolishie
Wil
D. R. Pranels
Bt Taula
Missouri
Preston HH. Lestle
Itontang
Troops Called in Order 10 Save a Negro in Virginia
Virginia militia mobilized to protect William Lee a Black man charged with assault near Eastville Dorchester county as a mob threatened lynching. A woman named Miss Powell reportedly in serious condition after a Saturday assault while en route home with a baby. Arrests made. Governor Swanson alerted. National Guard to the scene.
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Norfolk
Frvat
Virginia Regiment of Infantry
Esstvilly
William Lee
Ankault
Robert Barnay
Herousin
Mllx Powell
King
Dornel County
Exetern
Maryland
Oring
Presenting the Pennant in New York Pennant Event
The New York Ridonal League club hosts a world championship pennant event at the Polo Grounds from ten to four with concerts and fireworks. President Priam will present the pennant to Patrick F. McGowan in a ceremony attended by Mayor McClellan’s absence. A ceremonial pole joins the Giants and Cy donath figures, with prominent New York and Cincinnati figures in a parade.
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New York
Hanobul
Pateona of Americae National Amu
Polo
Patil
Commerton 10
Priam
Patrick F. McGowan
Board of
Aldermt
McCielan
Glantn
Clydonath
Jonitent
New Yorks
Cincinnatia
New Yorke
China in Distress and Economic Struggles Amid Reforms
Reports from Peking describe worsening finances with growing taxes and army arrears. The Dowager Empress urges economy, while desertion and debt heighten unrest as new government projects strain resources and provoke public hardship.
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Peking
China
Una
Big Reductions in Foreign Postage Rates
Washington January 12 1907 officials announce new postal congress provisions raising weight limits for international letters to twenty grams per extra unit and setting first ounce rate at five cents for Great Britain. The changes aim to ease exchanges with major nations, allowing six ounce packets to Britain at the new lower rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postotlles Department
Balversal
Rome
Italy
United States
Great Britain
Rate Bill Again In Trouble In Congress
Washington June 18 Mr Dalzell presents a bill to repeal the railroad rate act and move to conference as Williams opposes. The House votes 186 to 92 to recommit the measure to conference. Willems notes Senate has amended and a conference is agreed. Appointed conferees include Hepburn and Sherwood among others.
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Washington
Datleell
Unedker
Williams
Stss
Dalzell
Permiasto
Wallins
Enandet
Coulerembe
Wist
Hogs
Cole
Morphy
Princes Athi
Reynolds
Pontia
Rhodes
Warther
Young
Seh.j
Valzell
I'A
Senate
Xenata
Willems
House
Péntiamen
Peonsylvania
Daliell
Hiueo
Mee Willian
M2. Malzel
Wea
Conferenga
Conferenga, By 184 To 99, and Nosa7s, Hepburn (Lows), Sherfona
Richanisen
National Fleet Trucking Chiefs Convene in New York
About 50 members attend the convention of the Feant Owners' association in New York with discussions on transport companies and highway materials. President Mefiawah welcomed delegates as committees were appointed to investigate better facies for loading and delivering goods to New York. An afternoon session featured talks on asphalt and roadway materials, led by George W. Tileoo, chief engineer of Brooklyn's transportation department.
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New York
Feant Owners’ Association To
America
Dogan
Ling Yat Tol
Transportatina Comnanles
Eupheron Jo Gn of Tork To Bring Mpout Piove Tapi Delivartes
Mevelimmdlae
Mefiawah
Byhwagyh
Toraneh
Brooklyn
Torpedo Fleet Ready for Trials before Philippines voyage
The Navy reports a small torpedo boat fleet at Norfolk prepared for trials to identify and fix weaknesses before deployment to the Philippines. The six to seven boats include Bagley and Tingey class names and weigh about 163 tons to 417 tons, with a four month testing window planned in the near term.
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Washington
Jose
Avy
Norfolk
Philippines
Alan
Céamander Chandleer
Siroyera
Zoe
Bagley
Narnes
Ttle
Tingey
Thornton
Shueartek
Ile
Half and Village Destroyed by Revagater in Biahzeen
Fragmentary OCR reports describe a disaster in Biahzeen where Half and Village were destroyed by an entity named Revagater. Details are unreadable. no clear casualties, dates, or locations are confirmed in the readable text.
Examining Packing Houses Phreres Ise UtesPetsuhint Fal
Fragmentary OCR text about examining packing houses and a burred phraseology. Mentions possible institutions, locations, and dates but lacks a clear events or outcomes. Includes references to people and groups with unclear roles.
Rockefeller Kin Wedding Postponed Amid Unclear Plans
Report notes a niece of Rockefeller to marry in private ceremony with limited details. references to dates and venues are obscured by OCR errors, but indicate family alliance and social interest while noting postponement and possible scheduling changes.
Half a Million Dollar Fire In New York
A large fire in New York drove many residents from mansions on Brook avenues and nearby streets. The blaze damaged beauty attire shops and caused numerous injuries. Firemen battled the flames with efforts that prevented greater loss and casualties.
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New York
Fragmentary history note on native spear usage and rebel conflict
Fragmented OCR records natives named Tisekay and Nawal using spears in a colonial era clash. Mentions colonies, rebel taugicg, and a center scene with unknown figures, Parke ends, and a public sale context. Details are partial and garbled.
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Tisekay
Nawal
Mae Keirkts
Taugicg
Waltien
Sale
Man Arrested After Wife Falls From Window
Police found James Bratth barricaded in his room at 229 East 137 Street after Agnes Adair was killed by a fall from a window on the upper floor. Detectives forced entry and arrested Bratth who claimed his wife and another woman quarreled before the tragedy.
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New York
Campbell
Adair
RYE Wits
Agnes
Roma
East 137
Atreet
James Bratth
Smith
Tre
Dexhon Pleken
Klille
Honors for Navy academy graduation amid ceremony and rhetoric
The Board of Visitors at the Naval academy occurred at the annual examination day with military honors. A portrait of John Paul Jones was presented by Mrs. Cecilla Beans, and Colonel Lavahbsimer awarded a gift to the graduating elite. The ceremony featured praise of American unity and dedication to defending the nation.
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Annapaliz
Sig
Jano
Hie Nava Academy
Gestariay
Liv Academy
Atten Seay
Anvc
John Paul Jones
Cecilla Beans
Lavehbsimer
Sarina Corps
Banat
Navy
Charles 3
Abe Drese
Mchtors
Interstate Commerce Hearing Report in Philadelphia Context
A scrambled text fragment references an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in Philadelphia. It mentions officials, legal actions, and various parties with unclear names, presenting a garbled account of proceedings, dismissals, and related allegations without coherent detail.
Statehood Bills Back in Senate Controversy
Warmington June 12 A Senate clash over withdrawing the conference report on statehood legislation. Senator Beveridge urged withdrawal while Senator Binck hum questioned the move. Carter argued the 16 page report had not been sent to the House and Blackburn asserted the report is joint Senate property. Debate continued on whether withdrawal requires House action or Senate permission, ending with a formal withdrawal to take up the conference.
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Warmington
Beveridge
Binckhum
Congress
Carter
Senate
Ir. Doverldee
Grun'al
Ito
Ranort
Ellen Terry Jubilee Matinee Draws London Crowd
A frigid London afternoon saw hundreds outside Drury Lane awaiting Ellen Terry. Patrons endured a long wait and crowded galleries as doors finally opened, but the house soon filled, leaving many disappointed enthusiasts unable to witness the performance. The event featured Miss Terry with prominent singers and a chorus, in a program that highlighted her star turn and a focus on the leading lady’s role.
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London
Jane
Ellen Terry
Drury Lane
Hwy Reds
Trowdy
Progran
Rams Pravtts
Loatorr Wab Staryerd
New Immigration Law Attacked At Union Meeting
New Immigration Law attacked at a Cooper Union meeting of the New Immigrants Protective League. Resolutions denounced un American actions and urged Roosevelt and Can non to suspend the act awaiting a commission review. Members named include Edward Yaubersich, William Renn, Marcus Braun, J. Hauser, H. Riet.
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New York
Iapa
Gardner TaUisgham
Lareaa
New
Wilam
Renn
Hignor Scottt
Marcus Braun
Jal Hauser
Joseph Barondess
Meannder Demtinaks
H. J. Relt
Galveston Isolated After Bridge Burned In Gulf Storm
Houston Texas June 12 About 1000 feet of the bridge linking Galveston to the mainland burned this morning isolating the city from outside communication except by boat. Galveston lies on an island in the Gulf of Mexico separated by shallow water from the main land and seven miles of bridge were destroyed.
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Houston
Texas
Galveston
Qelvecton
Gulf of Mexico
Policyholders form effort to organize Traders Insurance Company
In San Francisco on June 12 policyholders of the Traders Insurance Company of Chicago adopted the advisory committee report and resolved to organize a corporation for their claims. They authorized the appointment of a corporation to handle the necessary preliminaries and filing of articles of incorporation after being informed Chicago refused to provide information on the company's financial condition.
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San -Francietd
San Pranciato
Traders Indurance’ Company of
Chicago
Tats
Jnswesuce Company
Er Ls
Etockbold Bear
Sioux City Ashland extension completed connects rail lines
Sioux City Ashland extension of the Great Northern railway was completed this morning. The last spike was driven by Mr. Bignell, superintendent of the Lincoln division of the Burlington. The line provides a direct connection between the southwest and northwest via the Burlington and Crest Northern.
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Licoln, Neb
Sioux ‘City-Ankland
Great Northern Railway
Bignell
Lincoln
Burlington
Unk
Burlington and
Crest Northern
International Cancer Conference to convene in Heidelberg
Berlin reports an international cancer conference set for September 24 to 27 in Heidelberg. Professors Von Layden and Eberleth of Berlin have been invited to participate in the opening ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Heidelberg
For Cancer Receaven
Profunsors von Layden
Ebrleth
Ameri can inableanship Western Land runs aground
The Ameri can inableanship Western Land went aground near the Delaware Bay entrance yesterday. It was refloated at midnight and reached its destination today in good condition with no fire or damage reported from the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jehluty
Initrance
Delaware Bay
No Cholera In Russia Reported This Year
The State Department ban sends a letter to the Russian state department reporting no cholera cases in Russia so far this year and recommends renewed vaccination checks at embarkation points for travelers departing from Russian ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Washington
Thateary Department
Oatate Department
Reneval
Eth Tepe
Incomplete St Janie Project Advances with Construction
A fragment notes post inauguration developments in St Janie Missouri where building operations proceed on stone and brick structures. It mentions 49 workers including stone masons and bricklayers, with framing for houses and ongoing stone and brick work.
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St. Janie
Jane
Urick
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