Government to prosecute individual packers in Chicago inquiry
Subpoenas summon auditors and bookkeepers of the National Packing Co as the federal grand jury probes Sherman antitrust violations. Judge Kenesaw Landis will deliver a bold charge pressing personal guilt and possible jail terms, with W S Kenyon directing the probe assisted by E W Sims and James H Wilkerson as the case moves forward.
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Chicago
National Packing Company
Kenesaw M. Landis
Department of Justice
Landis
Washington
W. S. Kenyon
E. W. Sims
James H. Wilkercon
Rail Strike Likely For Pennsylvania Lines East Of Pittsburg
More than 12 000 trainmen and conductors east of Pittsburg vote for a strike if demands are not met. West of Pittsburg workers also vote yes. After results were announced, General Manager Myers considered the issue and agreed to meet at 11 today to hear proposals. arbitration hinted. Total strike votes reach 14 194 with 12 781 in favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Myers
Former Judge Paroled After Wife's Plea
Former Judge Abner Smith of the eircuit court is released from Joliet prison on parole. Indicted and convicted for his role in the Bank of America wrecking four years ago, he now gains freedom on his sixty seventh birthday as the state pardons board grants relief prompted by Mrs. Smith's persistent campaign.
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Chicago
Abner Smith
Eircuit Court
Bank of America
Joliet
State Board of Pardons
Gaekwar Sails For Home After World Tour
The Gaekwar of Baroda and Maharani sail from New York on the Mauretania heading to India after a brief world tour. Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock also travels aboard for a rest of a few weeks.
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New York
Gaekwar of
Baroda
Europe
Mauretania
United States
Maharani
India
Frank Hitchcock
Tenant Opposes Bethea Will On Illinois Farm
Miles Bryan, long tenant on federal Judge Solomon H. Bethea’s 375 acre Illinois farm, sues in Lee County to set aside Bethea’s will leaving the farm to Dixon Public Hospital. Bryan claims Bethea’s son promised the land to him after the judge’s death and cites prior kindnesses as basis for the promise. Trustees of the hospital will defend.
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Miles Bryan
Illinois
Bethea
Bryan
Hospital
Rural Carriers Open Michigan Convention in Kalamazoo
More than 500 delegates from across Michigan attend the opening session of the Rural Free Delivery Carriers association in Kalamazoo. Mayor C H Farrell welcomes attendees as President Nelson Mattison responds. Day one focuses on sight-seeing with trips to state institutions and a banquet at the Elks temple.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Michigan
Free Delivery Carriers’ Association
C. H. Farrell
Nelson Mattison
Association
Elks’ Temple
Weather Outlook Fair and Warmer Today and Tomorrow
The forecast calls for generally fair skies across Illinois and Indiana with warmer temperatures continuing today and tomorrow. No precipitation expected. Highs near the upper 70s to low 80s, lows in the 50s to 60s.
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Mllnois
Indiana
Child Caught by Binder in Oats Field Near Bloomingdale
Ronald Williams age five, son of Thomas Williams, was injured when he was pulled into a binder in an oats field. He was struck by the reel and thrown onto the sickle, suffering badly cut legs. Recovery expected as his father restarted the machine after oiling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomingdale
Ind
Ronald Williams
Thomas Williams
Williams
Bennet Declares Gubernatorial Candidacy As Republican
Congressman W. S. Bennet announces his bid for New York governor as a Republican. He positions himself on party lines while outlining policy priorities and campaign goals.
Five Die as Erbsloeh Dirigible Explodes Over Germany
Oscar Erbsloeh, noted German aeronaut, and four companions die when the Erbsloeh nonrigid dirigible bursts at about 1000 feet above Leichlingen. The crash near Dusseldorf follows a 45 minute flight with the car crushed and bodies mangled. Erbsloeh had won the 1907 St Louis Pommern No 1 balloon race.
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Leichlingen
Rhenish
Prussia
Oscar Erbesloeh
Erbsloeb
Oscar Erbsloeb
Herr Toelle
Barmen
Kranz
Hoeppe
Spieke
Dusseldorf
Erbsleek
Ballinger Arrives in Seattle to Spend Summer Vacation
Secretary Ballinger reached Seattle to spend his summer vacation and denied plans to resign or engage in politics in Washington during the current campaign. He rejected rumors of moving out or resigning and stated his aim to run the interior department legally, hoping for broad approval.
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Secretary of the Interior
Seattle
Wash
Ballinger
Washington
Interior Department
Must Be Taught to Swim
Mrs. Ella Plage Young, president of the National Educational Association, in an interview calls for children to be taught to swim. She says a compulsory swimming course will soon be introduced in Chicago public schools where she serves as superintendent.
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Currage
Ella Plage Young
National Educational Association
Chicago
Vanderbilt Jr Moves Up in New York Central
William K. Vanderbilt Jr. was named assistant to President William C. Brown of the New York Central lines at a directors meeting. Brown said Vanderbilt had assisted him for the past year in investigations and general work, and Vanderbilt is a director of thirty two corporations.
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New York
William K. Vanderbilt Jr
William C. Brown
New York Central Lines
Central
Brown
Mr. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Central director elected and NY State railways vice president
A notable election returns a figure to the Central directorate. He also serves as vice president of the New York State railways, a Central branch controlling trolley lines along the Mohawk Valley.
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The
Central
New York State Railways
Mohawk Valley
Chicago Markets Open With Mixed Hog and Steady Run
Chicago July 14 1910 hogs estimated receipts 16000 light hogs 595 to 930 mixed packers 860 to 915 heavy shipping 820 to 880 rough 820 to 840 cattle 5000 steady sheep 16000 steady mixed packers 860 to 920 heavy 820 to 880 rough 820 to 840 cattle steady sheep steady grain prices and quotes listed by Beach Wickham Grain Company commodities include hay oats corn meal and flour with various per hundred weights and sacks provided. Closing market shows light hogs slower while other items hold steady with bulk 850 to 885 and light 9 0 to 9 25 for hogs.
Miss Jessie Trieste’s suicide attempt in Mitchell Indiana
Miss Jessie Trieste of Mitchell Indiana tried to take her own life by swallowing a small amount of carbolic acid after watching a friend depart on Monon train No 12. The incident occurred July 14 and authorities report the attempt was unsuccessful.
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Mitchell, Ind
Jessie Trieste
Eity
Monon
First Prize Won at Detroit Reunion by Battle Creek Team
Detroit July 14 25000 fans witness Elk team drills with four city squads competing Battle Creek wins first prize Los Angeles places second Denver St Joe Missouri were other contenders Captains named for each team and city represented
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Detroit
Battle Creek, Mich
Mich
Elk
Prises
Helleiste
Battle Creek
Los Angeles
Afkingson
Denver
FE. C. Lesseming
St Joe
EO Clifford
Baseball Results National and American Leagues Standings
Summaries of recent baseball results across the National and American Leagues highlight game outcomes, team performances, and current standings. Key results and positions in the pennant races are noted for the season's early portion.
National League and American League baseball standings and results
National League results show Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnati and Chicago matches with runs, hits, and errors. Yankee and Brooklyn players named. American League games include Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Detroit and Washington results with box score notes and pitchers.
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National League
W. L. Peta
W. L. Pet
Phil
Pitts
Brook
Bos
Pittsburg
H.E. New York
Drucke
Sechler
Cammitz
Gibson
Cincinnati
Boston
Brown
Raridon
Rowan and McLean
St. Louis
R. H.E
Brooklyn
Bell
Miller
Erwin
Tarmon
Phelps
Chleago
Philadelphia
Chicago
Moore
Moran
Reulbach
Archer
Champ Clark Receives Warm Welcome at Missouri Home
Former Speaker of the House Champ Clark returns to Missouri for a celebratory visit as residents greet the celebrated politician. Local crowds line streets to extend applause and show support during the homecoming.
Clark Receives Warm Welcome in Bowling Green Homecoming
Minority Leader Champ Clark returns to Bowling Green to a rousing reception. He has sacrificed many Chautauqua dates, reportedly at a loss of 38 000 to campaign for his party.
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Montgomery
Mao
Champ Clark
Bowling Green
Clark
Roosevelt hints at backing best Republican for governor
In Oyster Bay the Roosevelt camp weighs choices for New York governor with Col. Roosevelt meeting Timothy Woodruff and others. Roosevelt aims to pick a candidate acceptable to Republicans and independents, while Hughes plans face challenges ahead of the fall elections.
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Oyster Day
N. Y
Gov. Hughes
Sagamore Itill
Roosevelt
New York
Timothy l. Woodruff
Republican State Committee
Woodruff
Col. Roosevelt
Puszle
Heth
Taft on Pleasure Trip Reports Expected on Costs
Beverly Massachusetts July 14 The president will summon to Beverly members of the tarf commission Prof H Emery chairman. Reynolds and Sanders are abroad in Washington and Europe respectively and will compare production costs here and in Europe. The Mayflower cruise to depart at 1 oclock Monday with the president and guests aboard for a trip from East Port Maine.
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Beverly
Mass
Tarf Commission
H. ©. Emery
Europead
James Reynolds
Hr. Sanders
Washington
Reynolds
Europe
Ast Port
Maat Port
Narrows
Timbor
Isle Bore
Albert Ohterich Killed in Street Car Crash in Chicago
Albert Ohterich president of the Ohterich Plane company was struck by a street car at West Madison street and California Avenue and died in Garfield Park sanatorium. Dr Waterman said the base of his skull was fractured. The driver of the car was exonerated by witnesses.
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Chicago
Albert Ohterich
Ohterich Plane Company
West Madison Street
California Avenue
Garfield Park
Waterman
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Ceese
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