Fourteen Indicted In Sherman Anti Trust Case Across Big Four Packers
Federal grand jury report names seventeen packers and four Schwarzchild Sulzberger officials in indictments for restraint of trade and alleged railroad rebates. Firms Armours Swift Cudahy Nelson Morris and Fairbanks Canning join the list as charges span eight counts across sixty three pages.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Schwarzehild & Sulzberger Company
Armoui & Co
Swift & Co
Nelson Morris & Co
Cudahy Packing Company
Fairbanks Canning Company
J. Ogden Armour
Armour & Co
Charles Armour
Arthur Meeker
Armour & Case 2
Conners
Armour & Ca
P. A Valentine
Samuel McRoberts
Louis FP. Swift
Charles Swift
Ira W. Morris
Schwarzchild & Sulzberger
Samuel Weil
B. S. Casey
Todd
W. D. Skipworth
Indictments in Labor Cases Shine on Chicago Strikes
The Cook County grand jury reported forty nine indictments related to the Chicago teamsters strike. It names George Prussing and Charles Hank of the brick industry and several union leaders for conspiracy to protect brick and Montgomery Ward interests. Additional charges accuse thirty two union members and supporters of bodily injury and riot participation. The report centers on John C. Driscoll for fees allegedly shared with union leaders after settlements.
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Chicago
Cook County Grand Jury
Teamsters
George ©. Prussing
The
Illinois Brick Company
Charles Hank
Brick, Stone and
Terra Cotta Workers’ Union
P. J. McMahon
Terra Cotta Teamsters’ Union
John Gray
Brick Trust
Gray
Montgomery Ward & Co
Cornelius P. Shea
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Jerimiah McCarthy
Truck Drivers’ Union
John Smyth
Coal Teamsters’ Union
M. F. Kelly
Market and Grocery ‘Teamsters’ Union
George F. Golden
Packing House Teamsters’ Union
W. J. Kelly
James RB. Barry
Express Wagon Drivers’ Union
Hugh McGee
Harry Lapp
Stephen Sumner
Milk Wagon Drivers’ Union
Joseph W. Young
Baggage and Parcel Dellivery Drivers’ Union
W. J. Gibbons
Teamsters’ Joint Council
Albert Young
International Brotherhooarl of Teamsters
Teamsters’ Union
Grand Jury
John C. Driscoll
Driscoll
War budget in Sweden for Norway secession crisis
Stockholm reports the Riksdag backed a government measure to deploy 25 million dollars for war against Norway, signaling a likely unavoidable conflict over Norway's secession. Roumanian authorities threaten action against mutineers aboard the Kniaz Potemkine, warning they will be treated as deserters. warships may use force if orders are resisted.
Odessa Quiet After Holiday Observances
Odessa reports a quiet city scene on July 3 as residents observe the holiday with little disruption and normal activity prevailing around town.
Roosevelt clarifies Jones burial plan with Porter envoy role
In Paris on July 8 President Roosevelt explained his omission to name General Porter as special plenipotentiary to receive John Paul Jones. He said Porter was intended as senior envoy and hopes the delay not be seen as a slight. Loomis appointment angered some citizens but relieved by news Porter would receive the body.
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Paris
United States
Loomis
John Paul Jones
State Department
General Porter
Washington
Roosevelt
Porter
Peace Near as Plenipotentiaries Are Named for Russia Japan
The president says Russia and Japan appointed plenipotentiaries to meet in Washington shortly after August 1. Ambassadors Muravlific, Rosen, Komura, and Takajira hold full powers to negotiate a treaty subject to home government ratification. Armistice talks are in progress with Japan weighing costs of continued conflict.
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Russia
Japan
Washington
Muraviloff
Rome
Rosen
Cassini
Baron Komura
Takajira
St. Petersburg
Potemkine Forces Pursue Mutiny Surrender Near Sebastopol
Odess a July 8 The crew of the George Pobiedonosetz mutinous ship joined the Potemkine and announced intent to surrender. The squadron earlier in Sebastopol roads included the Rostislav Sinope and others under Admirals Kruger and Vyshesky with torpedo boats in attendance.
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Kunlaz Potemkine
Kruger
Sebastopol
Kniaz Potemkine
Gazevitch
George Pobiedonosetz
Georel Pobiedonosetz
Strike at Hanna Engine Works Sparks Explosion on Elston
Striking machinists suspect for dynamite blast at Hanna Engine Works on Elston avenue Chicago. A two story brick corner torn and all windows on the Elston avenue side shattered. The workers have been on strike for several weeks.
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Chicago
Hanna Engine Works
Elston Avenue
Bonaparte Sworn In as Secretary of Navy
Charles J. Bonaparte of Maryland has been sworn in as secretary of the navy in Washington on July 3.
Potemkin Mounts Post Near Harbor in Unclear Action
Fragmentary report notes a ship or vessel named Potemkine, mounted on a postition near the harbor last week with unclear purpose. Further details are sparse as OCR yields limited readable facts about the subject.
Funeral for Hay heads to Cleveland with Roosevelt attending
The funeral train carrying Secretary of State John Hay's remains departed for Cleveland with Mrs Hay and family aboard. Services planned at Chamber of Commerce and Old Stone Church with President Roosevelt in attendance and cabinet members as honorary pallbearers. Messages of condolence poured in from monarchs and leaders worldwide. In Chicago, 2,000 Woodworkers vote for higher wages as a bank messenger is robbed in broad daylight. New York library panel rejects Roosevelt and Riis portraits as not yet dead. Germany and France move toward Morocco accord.
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Newbury
John Hay
Cleveland
Mey
Chamber of Commerce
Hay
Hiram ©. Ilayden
Old Stone
Presbyterian
Roosevelt
Washington
Oyster Bay
Baward ViI
Chleago
Chicago Corn Exchange National Bank
Library Board of
New York City
Jacob Riis
Germany
France
Market Report for Hogs Cattle and Sheep in Chicago
Chicago markets show mixed futures with hogs 6 to 10 higher on early demand and cattle 10 to 15 higher. Receipts totals indicate large weekly inflows with hogs trading around 85 to 86 per pack and cattle advancing to 3.75 to 6.35 on steady demand. sheep weaker with natives near 3.30 to 3.35 and western lambs in the 4.60 to 6.65 range. The Fourth of July holiday observed with reduced activity.
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Yestery
Shaw's Explanation on the National Fiscal Year Deficit
Shaw releases a review of the nation's finances for the just closed fiscal year. The actual deficit is about 40 million dollars, or 5 million more than the official estimate, due in part to a double deduction error from a Louisiana Purchase Exposition loan. Receipts exceed estimates in customs and postal receipts, while expenditures rise in several programs including the canal, irrigation, pensions, and war department costs. A new public works category will be added, likely surpassing 50 million annually.
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Washington
Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
War Department
Indian Service
Navy Department
Treasury
Panama Canal
Exoneration of Dufree in Wife’s Death
Elgin Illinois July 3 W H Dufree accused of murdering his wife is fully exonerated by Chicago chemists analysis of the stomach showing death from pneumonia with no poison. No arsenic or strychnine found and coroner’s jury returns natural causes verdict. He is expected to be released at the July hearing.
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Elgin
W. H. Dufree
Chicago
Dufree
Philadelphia Republican leader replaced as state Insurance Commissioner
Harrisburg July 3 Israel W. Durham of Philadelphia resigns as state Commissioner of Insurance. Ex Senator David Martin, who Durham had succeeded years ago as the Republican teacher of Philadelphia, will take the post. Governor Pennypacker said he was dissatisfied with Durham's absence from the capital but had no complaint about his administration.
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Harrisburg
Israel W. Durham
Philadelphia
David Martin
Durham
Republica
Pennypaucker
Two Women Murdered in Scranton Tendorloin
In Scranton on July 3 Mrs. Mary Jay and Mrs. Mary Woodling, both white, were found murdered in their Center street tenderloin homes. They had been beaten with an ax, the jewelry and money missing, but authorities stated robbery was not the motive.
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Scranton
Mary Jay
Mary Woodling
Center Street
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