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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1912

Page

1

Stanley committee rejects Carnegie Gary plan for government control

Washington July 23 official text of Stanley steel committee anti-trust bills argues federal control of steel firms is unconstitutional and calls for widest publicity and strict enforcement of anti-trust laws. It urges mandatory reports by the bureau of corporations and separation of production from transportation to curb abuses and ensure access to courts.

Carnegie Gary Washington Stanley Steel Committee Stanley Committee Federal Congress United States Steel Corporation Bureau of Corporations Steel Corporation United States Tennessee Coal and Tron Company Congress Commissioner of Corporations The

Irish mob ruins sanitarium near Dublin

In Lucan near Dublin a near finished consumption sanitarium funded by Lady Aberdeen and the Women's National Health Association was destroyed by an angry mob. They tore off the roof and toppled walls, leaving a debris heap. Edith Deacon of Boston, formerly of Newport, reappears on the tennis courts after the death of her fiancé two years ago.

Dublin Ireland Lucan Lady Aberdeen Women’s National Health Association Newport R. 1 Edith Deacon Boston George Tee Peabody

Trusts Did Not Aid T R Roosevelt Campaign

Former Senator Nathan B. Scott testified before the campaign contributions committee that corporations gave no money to the Roosevelt campaigns in 1904 and 1908. He recalled Major gifts by Henry Hargemeyer or the International Harvester company, and the largest known sum was $50,000 to $40,000 from Scott himself, followed by a $45,000 donation from George W. Perkins earmarked for West Virginia. Perkins allegedly asked about West Virginia’s race for governor in October 1904.

Washington Henry Hargemeyer International Harvester Company Roosevelt Nathan B. Scott West Virginia George W. Perkins Scott Perkins W. M. D. Dawson

Witness Discusses Perkins and Roosevelts Ties in Senate

A Senate hearing transcript shows questions about Mr Perkins and his 1930s ties to President Roosevelt and J P Morgan Co. The witness declines to confirm Perkins influence over the Tennessee Coal and Iron Co. takeover and states he knows little about the matter.

Roosevelt Perkins Clapp J. P. Morgan & Co Jones Scott

Voters Ahead of Courts in Kansas Primary Ballot Decision

In Topeka Kansas the supreme court ruled the choice of Roosevelt or Taft electors for the November ballot rests with voters not courts. The mandamus suit by Roosevelt supporters to force county clerks to place Roosevelt electors on the August 6 primary ballot failed and Roosevelt electors stay on the primary ballot.

Topeka Kan Roosevelt Taft Supreme Court

Lorimer Reaches Chicago After Auto Accident

William Lorimer arrived in Chicago after a car crash near Claysville Pennsylvania. He spent about 45 minutes at Union Station then went to his country home on Pistickee Bay to rest and declined to discuss his plans.

Chicago William Lorimer Claysville Union Station Pistickee Bay

Governor Deneen to Support Taft in Campaign

Gov Charles S Deneen and Republican nominees told five Progressive committee members they remain Republicans and will back the Republican national ticket and not endorse Theodore Roosevelt. Senator Dixon predicted a new Progressive state ticket will form as a result.

Chcago Charles 8. Deneen Progressive Party Committee Theodore Roosevelt Joseph M. Dixon Nanseer Roosevelt Congress Hotel Medill McCormick Chauncey Dewey Chicago J. T. Wiliams Sterling B. F. Harris Champaign F. G. Allen Moline Statehouse Springfield Dixon Ils Weigs Deneen Doyle McCullough Stead Andrew Russel

New Tree to Replace Lee Surrender Tree at Appomattox

Washington reports a replacement tree will be planted at Appomattox Court House Virginia to honor the surrender of Lee to Grant. The replacement comes from a tree planted by Governor Woodrow Wilson and replaces the now removed historic symbol.

Washington Appomattox Courthouse Lee Grant Woodrow Wilson

State golf tournament opens with 115 entries

The Milwaukee event kicks off the state golf tournament in July with feature rounds. Officials claim it will be the largest golf event in state history and includes 115 entrants from across the region.

Milwaukee Wis

Mayor Gaynor orders police to cooperate with Whitman in slayings case

New York July 23 Mayor Gaynor demands police help District Attorney Whitman in tracking down Gambler Herman Rosenthal's killers amid mounting collusion rumors. Lieutenant Beck T removed from leadership of "the strong arm squad" to desk duty as writs of habeas corpus seek release for Bridgy Webber Sam Paul and others with examinations set.

New York Hernan Rosenthal Sconta Gaynor Whitman Wder Beck T Bathgate Avenue Bronx H. T. Marshall

U K dissolution plan as meat packers drop prosecutions

Attorney General Wickersham indicates the justice department will accept a voluntary dissolution plan from the meat packers and drop further prosecutions. He remarked he knows only what papers report and called the move a surrender by the beef trust.

Washington Department of Justice Wickersham New York Beef Trust Benerdl United States Wilkerson Chicago

Exempt First Baby and Second Baby Father Claim

A compact note references a candidate related query about a kiss and paternity claim involving two babies. The text frames confusion over parental status and designation of father in a political context.

Judge Hanford Resigns Amid Impeachment Probe

In Washington and Seb Wash, July 23, Judge Hanford of the United States district court telegraphed a resignation as impeachment proceedings loom. Taft will act only after receiving the judge's letter. The hearing investigated alleged intoxication, favoritism to Northern Pacific, and other misconduct in a wide range of charges.

Sea Wash Oriie Hanford United States District Court House Judiciary Committee Taft Naturalization Olsson Fyinford Representaive Victor Berger Milwaukee James M. Graham Tiinola Northern Pacific Railroad Company Northern Pacific Hay Richard A. Ballinges Ormer Interior Henight Charles Munday Laska Washington Hhe

Illinois Coal Dealers Meet in Peoria Convention

The Illinois and Wisconsin coal dealers association holds its annual convention in Peoria beginning today. Attendees inspect railroad yards and major distilleries this afternoon and plan a Proctor's Grove event with athletic contests tomorrow afternoon.

Peoria Total Coal Dealers’ Association of Viols Wisconsin Morron Proctor’s Grove

Darrow Trial Delayed By Juror Illness

Los Angeles July 23 trial postponed due to illness of Juror L. A. Leavitt of BR Monte. Judge Hutton orders medical examination and may proceed with the 14th juror A. W. Blakesley if Leavitt is unable to attend. Arrest at port Fishguard Wales July 23 Emil Leon Sohler aboard the Lusitania faces charges of alleged extensive fraud in wire service dealings.

Los Angeles L. A. Leavitt BR Monte Darrow Hutton Leavitt A. W. Blakesley Fishguard Wales Emil Leon Sohler Wierice

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