Customs Service Dismisses 73 at New York Port
New York November 20 Collector of the Port William Loeb Jr announces the removal of seventy three employees and attend ants from the weighing and other divisions of the customs service. Dismissals include James F Vail George E Bedell James P Hyland and Joseph O Carroll with others. The collector says he has removed eighteen officials since March 9 for irregularities and thirty six in other branches for cause. Demurrers to indictments against James F Bendernagel and six co defendants were served and will be argued next Monday.
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New York
Port
William Loeb, Jr
Customs Service
James F Vail
George E. Bedell
James P. Hyland
Joseph O. Carroll
Loeb
James F. Bendernagel
American Sugar Refining Company
Wickersham Speaks on Sugar Duty Fraud Probe in Kansas City
Attorney General George W. Wickersham addressed the Commercial club’s John Jay treaty banquet in Kansas City. He outlined a twofold aim of the sugar duties fraud investigation: recover back duties and identify those responsible for fraud, with the process continuing and proceeding as thoroughly as possible.
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Kansas City
George W. Wickersham
Commercial Club
Leaf Paralysis Stuns Man In Flower Show Dare
John O. Davis bet he could eat a leaf from the mother-in-law plant at a local flower show. The juice dulled his vocal cords and paralyzed his tongue for several hours until doctors treated him at a hospital. He later said his tongue felt half as large as his head and his throat numb once speech returned.
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Washington
Nav
John O. Davis
Davis
Th Hospital
Davi
Failure of P. J. Regan in Iowa City
Referee in Bankruptcy F. B. Kimball received the petition of P. J. Regan a former prominent business figure in Iowa City. The petition lists liabilities over 25 000 led by notes held by local residents. The assets include real estate and other property including the Iowa City Country Club valued at about 18 000.
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P. J. Regan
Lowa City
F. B. Kimball
Iowa City
Iowa City Country Club
Zelaya foes in control threaten US recognition shift
Washington reports indicate the United States may recognize the Nicaraguan revolutionary government of General Estrada as belligerent. Insurgents control about half the country and the Atlantic coast except Greytown, with its blockade. Hazera received a note from the State Department demanding an explanation for the Cannon and Grace executions, and a reply is being prepared. The State Department remains reservado awaiting clarification amid a tense postures.
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Washington
United States
Nicaragua
Estrada
Atlantic Coast Line
Greytown
Hazera
State Department
Zelaya
Cannon and
Grace
Chile Ready to Arbitrate Alsop Claim to Hague
Santiago reports Chilean government opened talks with the United States to submit the Alsop claim against Chile to a specially constituted arbitration court at The Hague. The November 20 dispatch notes sought formal procedures for arbitration.
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Hague
Santiago
Chile
Washington
Alsop
United States
Verdict Set Aside in Union Pacific Coal Case
Judge Walter H. Sanborn of the United States circuit court of appeals set aside the verdict and ordered a new trial in the Sherman anti trust case against Union Pacific Coal Company Union Pacific railroad Oregon Short Line railway James M. Moore and Everett Buckingham finding no substantial evidence of any two defendants forming a combination to restrain coal sales or transport. The lower court had convicted them and imposed fines of 1000 dollars on Moore and 3000 dollars on the group plus costs.
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Sanborn
Union Pacific Coal
St. Paul
Walter H. Sanborn
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
United States
Union Pacific Coal Company
Union Pacific Railroad
Oregon Short Line Railway
James M. Moore
Everett Buckingham
Sharp
Moore
Michigan Man Recoups Losses From Fraudster
C A Nelson of Alma Michigan testifies in district court in Council Bluffs Iowa about recovering part of his losses after being swindled by John R Dobbins and accomplices. Nelson says he chased down the guilty party and compelled repayment of 525 dollars and aims to recover more, noting the fellow repented and promised to earn back the rest.
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Michigan
Council Bluffs
C. A. Nelson
Alma
Mich
John R. Dobbins
Mr. Nelson
Joe Coons
Taft declares for fighting navy at Norfolk gathering
President Taft told Atlantic Deep Waterways delegates that the navy must be both visible and capable of fighting. He urged fortifications between Virginia capes to protect Hampton Roads and Chesapeake Bay and praised the Norfolk yard as a key base. Andrew Carnegie joined Taft, with Sir Horace Plunkett nearby.
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Norfolk
Atlantic Deep Waterways Association
Taft
Hampton Roads
Chesapeake Bay
Virginia Capes
Norfolk Navy Yard
Andrew Carnegie
Scotchman
AFL Adopts Gompers Endorsement and Supreme Court Appeal
The American Federation of Labor convention in Toronto approved endorsing President Gompers stance on the Bucks store case and condemned Judge Wright's remarks. It authorized appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court, fundraising for the effort, and backed an eight hour day bill, a uniform employers liability law, and a distinct labor department. It opposed Asiatic exclusion, the hatters’ strike, and Porto Rican labor moves, while endorsing labor participation in elections and European federation ties.
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Federation of Labor
Toronto
Ont
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Bucks Store
Wright
Mitchell
Morrison
United States Supreme Court
Department of Labor
Federation of Secretaries
Europe
Outlaw Killed After All-Night Fight Near Boise
An unknown outlaw wanted for wounding Officer Fleming at Nampa was shot and killed after an all night stand with a posse at the Garrett farm. Harry Garrett, the boy sheltered by the tramp, escaped earlier by jumping from a window.
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Boise
Ign
George Fleming
Nampa
Garrett Farm
Harry Garrett
Jury Finds Smith Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Omaha judge reports Jesse Smith convicted by a jury of murder in the second degree for killing James Rawlins. The trial centered on the fatal confrontation in the city.
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Smith
Omaha
Jesse Smith
James Rawlins
Many Bodies Taken from Pit in St Paul Mines Tragedy
Cherry Ul Nov 20. Science and desperation mark relief efforts after a fire in the St Paul coal mines kills hundreds. Workers rescue some bodies while exploring the shaft. others remain entombed as earth and rock threaten rescuers. Relief aid comes from Earling and railroad staff in sleeping cars and dining cars.
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Cherry
St. Paul
Second Gallery
Earling
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad
National Guardsmen
College conference of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew in Ames
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew college conference will convene in Ames Iowa on December 3 for a three day session in Alumni hall. Noted educators from across the country will participate in the week of prayer for colleges with religious exercises and lectures.
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Ames
The
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Duchess Consuelo Dies in London at 87
Consuelo Dowager Duchess of Manchester died in London from heart failure. She held the title through her long marriage to the late reformer Duke of Manchester and was prominent in social circles.
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Duchess of Manchester
London
Consuelo
Dowager Duchess of Manchester
Alleman Bank Robbers Escape After Farm ers’ Savings Heist
Two men dynamited the Farmers' Savings bank in Alleman Iowa and fled in a stolen vehicle with 1600 dollars after explosions rocked the town at 1:30 to 3:00 a.m. Villagers woke to cracking vault doors and a horsehitched elevator exit before the robbers drove away.
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Des Moines
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Alleman
Guy Johnson
Reindict Mayor Ingledue in Des Moines Case
Federal grand jury in Des Moines returned a new indictment against Mayor O L Ingledue of Marshalltown for interfering with E E Van Wert a special agent of the interior department. The quash petition is not pending and lawyers claim original charges contained mistakes. Trial likely this term or may be continued to the next term.
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Grand Jury
Des Moines
O L. Ingledue
Marshalltown
E. E. van Wert
Department of the Interior
Smith McPherson
Ingledue
Laffan Dies After Operation At Lawrence Home
William M Laffan longtime New York Sun manager and publisher for twenty five years died at his Lawrence South Carolina home after an appendicitis operation performed on Monday. He succeeded Charles A Dana in running the Sun and led the paper for decades.
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New York
William M Laffan
Charles A. Dana
New York Sun
Lawrence
S. 1
Fear grows for Astor party missing on Nourmahal
New York november 20 fear grows for Colonel John Jacob Astor his son Vincent and Richard Peters cousin of Mrs Astor all out of touch for a fortnight since Nourmahal went missing.
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Astor
New York
John Jacob Astor
Vincent
Richard Peters
Mrs. Astor
Nourmahal
Mass meeting denounces lockout at Homestake Mining
Lead, South Dakota, November 20. At a mass meeting of 1,800 citizens at the opera house resolutions were passed condemning the Homestake Mining company for its threatened lockout of union men January 1 and calling for a retractation of the order.
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Lead Citizens
Lead
S. D
Opera House
Homestake Mining Company
Foreword from Iowa Board of Health chief retirement
Des Moines dispatch notes Dr. Louis A. Thomas secretary of the Iowa state board of health retires Jan 1 1910 and issues his farewell bulletin criticizing the board and sanitation while proposing a three member sanitary commission and stronger health laws. He vows to speak further after leaving office.
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State Board of Health
Des Moines
Louis A. Thomas
Iowa State Board of Health
G. H. Sumner
Waterloo
State Board
Board of
Bps
Thofttias
The Soup and Cracker Habit in Daily Diet Hints
Dr. T J Allen warns that crackers aid long mastication and lessen acid in digestion but are inferior to bread when eaten with meals. The habit of soaking crackers in soup is indefensible and drinking with meals, especially with protein, is harmful. He urges thorough chewing of cereals and notes beef broth can raise bacteria levels in the gut.
Gould Invites Vanderbilt to Missouri Pacific Board
Cornelius Vanderbilt accepted an invitation from George J. Gould to join the Missouri Pacific Railway board of directors and executive committee, forming a powerful alliance in New York on November 20. The announcement confirms Vanderbilt’s membership and acceptance.
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Gould
Vanderbilts
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
George J. Gould
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Mr. Vanderbilt
Hogs and cattle steady in Chicago market report 1909
Estimated hog receipts reach 9 000 with 3 541 left over from yesterday. Market steady from yesterday's close with light hogs at 7 60 to 8 05, mixed packers 7 70 to 8 20, heavy shipping grades 7 70 to 7 99. Cattle around 4 00 and sheep 2 5 0 steady.
Chicago Livestock Market Report November 20
In Chicago trade the hog market shows receipts of about 10 00 today with yesterday's carryover 3541 and expected tomorrow 31000. Pork and pig categories range from 625 to 795 with various ship’s grades cited. Cattle and sheep receipts around 300 and 2000 respectively, market described as steady with closing ease for hogs and stable cattle and sheep.
John A. Babcock Care of North American Live Stock
John A. Babcock is listed as the contact for the North American Live Stock Commission Company at the U S Stock Yards in Chicago Illinois. The notice directs correspondence to the Chicago address for stock trade matters and related business.
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Stock Commission Company
U. 8 S
Chicago, Ill
Sisters of Mercy to Manage Centerville Hospital
Centerville officials say Sisters of Mercy will take over the Centerville hospital opened six years ago. A $14,000 modernization was completed, and stockholders vote to deed the facility to the Sisters provided it remains nonsectarian and accessible to all nurses, visitors, patients, and ministers on request.
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Sisters of Mercy
Centerville Institution
Centerville
Council Bluffs Hospital
Centerville Hospital
Sisters of Charity
Insurgents Open Fire in Senate Power Struggle
In Washington on November 20 insurgent senators Cummins Dolliver LaFollette Bristow and others threaten a fierce battle for Republican policy control. They publish interviews in Everybody's Magazine as an antidote to Taft and signal future Senate warfare for the coming session.
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Cummins
Dolliver
LaFollette
Aldrich
Washington
Senate
Congress
Everybody's Magazine
Doiliver
Yinidge
Bristow
Republican Party
Taft
Mr. Taft
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