Wilson warns manufacturers over false government guarantees
Secretary of Agriculture says he will publish a list of manufacturers deceiving the public by claiming government serial number guarantees on foods and drugs. He stresses the serial number ties responsibility to the manufacturer, not the government, and vows action to stop deceptive advertising across magazines, subways, and streetcar ads.
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Wilson
Department of Agriculture
United States
Qwanufacturer
District of Columbia
New York
Hercrornt
Broker Discloses Secrets at Wall Street Trial
New York April 16 Cyrus Judson, a defendant in Franklin Scott Co. vs Headrey and others, testified in Judge Glegerich's Supreme Court trial. He described his role in ascertaining short interest at International Power after a stock drop from 198 to 120.7. Edmund J. Mooney pressed him on connections to the pool scheme while defense lawyers objected to the term. Judson explained how he bought and exchanged stock to gauge short interest, drawing surprise from jurors.
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Spretal
Washington Post
New York
Cyrus Field
Franklin Scott & Co
Joseph H. Headrey
Joseph Leiter
Ube Nrgh
Glegerich
Supreme Court
Edmund J. Mooney
Calmser
Judson
Dudges Herrick and Lamoreaux
Anson McCook Beard
Chtefs
Hoadley
International Power
Mr. Beard
Mr. Mooney
Ada
Wall Street
Ballot Box Stuffing Allegations Hit Warren Township
Special to The Washington Post Somerville N 2 April 16 grand jury summoned Warren township voters to probe alleged ballot box tampering during the War election. Republicans claim many votes were transformed into Democratic ballots as ballots moved in and out of the box, sparking confrontations and charges of manipulation.
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Washington Post
Somerville
N. 2
Warren Township
Somerset Court
Gourdain Arrested Again In Federal Case
Lou Gourdain arraigned by United States Commissioner Shields on a Chicago warrant. Convicted in Chicago for complicity in a green goods swindle, he appealed and sought to be kept in Joliet prison. Federal authorities planned to take him into custody after waiver of examination.
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Gourdain
United States
Shields
Federal’ Courts of
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Gogds
Eave
Jollet Prison
Joliet
Federal
Gourdan
Borah Case Ties to Timber Land Probes in Washington
An official of the Department of Justice says it is unclear how Attorney General Bonaparte could intervene in the timber land fraud indictments against Idaho Senator Borah. U.S. District Attorney Norman M. Rutck visits Washington to report on indictments and discuss the case with government lawyers. Borah claims a conspiracy biased prosecutions and awaits full review, while President Roosevelt has not replied to labor leaders and unions amid criticism.
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Tiber
Buick
Washington
Bonaparte
Borah
Idaho
United States
Norman M. Rutck
Bondparte
Western Federation
Sabe
Boral
Bonaparre
Foulek
Haywo
Tion
Nowy
Guv
Steunenbere
Biatriet
Péttibene
and Moyer
Harriman
Roosevelt
SAY TRUST DODGES TAXES IN LAKE COUNTY INQUIRY
Chicago April taxing authorities of Lake County Indiana have instigated action against the Standard Oil Company of Whiting after investigations led by County Assessor Black. Officials allege four years of evading taxes on about 40 million dollars of property while only 3 million dollars are on the tax duplicates. The company is said to have dodged taxes on eighty one houses and stored millions of barrels of oil in steel tanks near the Pennsyl vania tracks, with improved property valued at 1600 dollars. Standard Oil is alleged to have paid 60 dollars when due in a tenfold amount. Fire damages two theaters. New York April 16. Fire wrecked the Yost Garden and skating rink atop the New York Theater, causing significant damage to the Criterion Theater from water poured on the roof garden blaze. Control followed a two hour blaze battle.
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Apru
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Ind
Standard Oil
Company of Whiting
Black
Pennsylvania
New York
Yoost Garden
Criiterion
Valuable Prescriptions Foe FURONIC NEABACHES
An Eastern subsidah touts a remarkable remedy for headaches tied to digestion and sluggish bowels. It recommends a formula of Essence of Pepsin, ginger syrup, and Catandir Compound to be taken after meals and at bedtime, claiming a cure by improving digestion and toxin reduction.
Swedish vice consul seeks White House apology over a dissident letter
Charles A Akstromer of St Louis criticizes Postmaster General Cortelyou in a letter to the President. The State Department canceled his exequator as Swedish vice consul. Akstromer seeks restoration, but prospects look unlikely as Secretary Root consults the President.
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Charles A. A. Eketremer
St. Louis
Cortelyou
Carties
White House
Bacon
Charles A. Hilstromer
Yicagonaul
St.Louis
Gertelyou
Loéh
Beore- Hary Root
MkAtromer
Lewis Publications
Louis
Akstromer
State Department
Ekstromer
Washington
Loeb
Secretary Root
New York
Root
Pur water on isthmus polluted until three reservoirs built
Karl F Keller man told the National Academy of Sciences at the National Museum that Panama’s early isthmian water was disease ridden. After initial use of fujo Grande and local springs, three large reservoirs now furnish clean water with sterilization. The talk noted improved methods in barometry and ultraviolet treatment, and the academy’s officers and retirements were discussed.
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Karl F. Kellerman
National Academy of Sciences
National Museum
Kellerman
Hag
Isthmus
Panama
Fuo Grande
Orst
United States
W. Crafts
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
W. J. Swingle
Lymen J. Briggs
Bureau of Biology
Academy
Alexander Agassiz
Harvard
Arnold Hague
Dinner honors James Bryce with National Academy members
Dr. Simon Newcomb hosted a dinner at Rauscher's last evening in honor of James Bryce British Ambassador introducing members of the National Academy of Sciences. Among the forty covers were Sir Chentung Liang-Cheng Chinese Minister Dr J M Crafts of Boston Dr Remsen of Baltimore Dr Alexander Agassiz of Harvard University Dr Lewis Boss of Albany Dr Henry F Osborn of New York and other notable attendees.
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James Bryce
Academy
Rauscher
Nationa Academy of Sciences
Chentung Liang-Cheng
J. M. Crafts
Boston
Remsen
Baltimore
Alexander Agassiz
Harvard University
Lewis Boss
Albany
Henry F. Osborn
New York
Cleveland Abie
Alexander Graham Ball
Gallandey
Eagan
Commissioner Macfarland
Haoris Tyler
Arnold Hague
Bart Merriam
Washington, S
Ekstromer Seeks Explanation for St Louis Consul Removal
St Douis Mo April 16 Armed with letters from St Louis men including former Gov Francis Charles A Ekstromer has begun a drive to Washington to secure an explanation why he was removed as consul in St Louis He says the visit is not to seek an apology and his wife says she hopes he does not apologize while noting he protested at what he calls unfair treatment and spites work.
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Washington Post
St. Douls
St. Louis
Ope
David
FR. Francis
Charles A. Ekstromer
Roosevelt
State Department
Washington
Burediah
Dhis
Pearl Wight Chosen as Head of Internal Revenue
Pearl Wight of Louisiana, a Republican National Committee member, selected to succeed John W. Yerkes as Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Yerkes undecided, later weeks to answer. Wight’s appointment viewed as a political move with implications for Louisiana and Southern support for a presidential candidate. Wight runs Woodward, Wight & Co ship chandleries, and is active in banking. salary cited as 65000, but motive seen in Roosevelt administration opportunity.
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Roosevelt
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Wieht
Louisiana
New Orleans
National Committee
Cortelyou
Republican Party of
Revenue
Ohio
Betoh W. Tyler
Columbus
Navy Department
Yerkes
Kentucky
West Virginia
Pearl Wight
Woodward, Wight & Co
Penrose Fails to Appear at White House Visit
Pennsylvania Senator Penrose did not appear for a promised White House visit with the joint postal commission. Other members, including Senator Carter of Montana and Representative Moon of Tennessee, remained and consulted with the President on the inquiry into alleged press and accounting irregularities. The commission discussed modernizing Post Office accounting, noting the 1835 system may be outdated.
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White ‘House
Senator Penrose
Joint Postal’ Commission
Congress
Post-office Department
Penrose
White House
Thomas H. Carter
Montana
John A. Moon
Tennessee
Messrs
Arthur L. Dickinson
Francia F. White
President Receives Photographic Reproductions
The President was presented yesterday with three photographic copies of paintings by Marquise de Wentworth. A portrait titled The President was among the works, carried to the White House by Rev. A. Doyle of the Apostolic Mission. Wentworth, who visited last fall, painted in Paris after sittings with the President. The set includes portraits of Queen Alexandra and The Last Moments of Leo.
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Marquise de Wentworth
Tiwng
Paris
White House
AP. , Doyle
Apostolic Mission
Aesandrs
Leo
Albany Tax Bill Expands New York Police Powers
Albany reports Gov Hughes signed the police bill, enabling practical reorganization of the New York City police force and expanding the commissioner's powers over inspectors. The measure sparked fierce legislative battles and was approved by Mayor McClellan.
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Albany
Hughes
Bingham
Death in Electric Chair at Auburn Prison
Five executions occurred after years of appeals as N. Sexton and four others faced the chair. Chester Gillette and Carlo Ciardi are scheduled to die in the week of May 20, with Ciardi from Ithaca among the condemned.
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N. Bexton
Aigua
Thomas Malmney
Auburn -Prison
Sexton
Edward
Chester Gillette
Grace Brown
Carlo Ciardi
Ithaca
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