Indicted Rebating Ring In Grain Shipments Across the South
Grand jury in Savannah charges Merchants and Miners Transportation Company, Seaboard Air Line, and Atlantic Coast Line railways with antitrust violations. Harvey and Morris Miller of Philadelphia face indictments for securing export rates below filed domestic rates, saving mills 1 to 3 cents per hundred pounds on shipments. Officials debate the case as prosecutors pursue federal action and the Miller brothers seek witnesses.
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Savannah
Dee
Grand Jury
United States District Court
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
Seaboard Ar Line Railway
Merchants and Minera Transportation Company
Harvey Miller
Morrig
Willer Grain
F Miller & Song
Philadelphis
Philadelphia
Miller Brothers
United States
George Threach
Philadelpng
Miller
Baltimore
Seaboard
Atlantic Coast Line
Merchants and Miers ‘Transportation Company
J . Whitney
Interstate Commerce Commission
Merchants and Miners Transportation Company
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Jacksonville
Muler
United States District Attorney
Notable Obituaries and Funeral Notices From Washington Area
Obituary notices and funeral details for several residents and relatives dated December 1910, listing services at residences in Baltimore and Washington area, with names including Brooks, Langsdalt, and Tait. Details cover dates of death in late November to early December and planned funeral times, locations, and interment preferences.
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Jarir
Chahls CG Raker
Orleans Street
Baltimore
Leidgul
Aarnum Street
Ellian
Joseph K Bridge
Wilends
Brooks
Urs
Joseph West
George TE Enoks
Annie Saylor
Thir West
G Steel Northwest
Wehlaine Buck
Rezlh Wierxstn
Newman Burke
Panfax
Sunfu
Inter
Furfay Vo Tangsdale
Funerade
Anser
George P Tait
Ntains Pounteenth Steel
Wasshusett
OPI
Letchworth Dies at 87 After Lifelong Public Service
William P Letchworth, renowned Buffalo philanthropist and advocate for Native American welfare, died at Glen Iris near Portage, leaving 1000 acres donated as a state park. The Seneca last council met on his estate, naming him Hal Wayo Teh, “The Man Who I Always Does the Right.” He established a museum and fossil mastodon bead collection.
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Buffao N
Letchworth
Buillog
United States
Brownsville
Fferson
Butaio
State Board of Charities
Magistrate faces charges over small bail for burglars
New York Justice fixed small bail for burglars after investigation by District Attorney Whitman. Three suspects Harris Hothstein Jacob Goliberg and Joseph Goldberg Poston were jailed on jewelry thefts worth 15000 in Boston and sought in Philadelphia and New Haven for additional 2000 in stolen goods. Gov Hughes requested action citing insufficent bail by Magistrate Barrows.
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New York
Washington
Wintmean
Peter Partnw
Boston
Marchall
Philadelphia
New Haven
Whitman
Gov Hughes
Barlows
Gov Drape
Massachsetts
Harris Hothstein
Jacob Goliberg
Joseph Goldberg Poston
Navy Savings Highlight 5 Million Cut in Ship Construction
A Navy Department analysis compares 1911 and 1910 appropriations showing a 10 million reduction for ship construction this year. Pay for officers and sailors rises by 1.83 million, while public works and ordnance see notable increases to keep the battle fleet ready for emergencies.
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Butretary Meyer
Navy Department
Navy
Marine Corps
Olance
Northwestern Strands Off San Juan Island. Passengers Safe
The Alaska Steamship Company’s Northwestern ran aground on rocks at Pass Bay near San Juan Island amid high tide. With 12 feet of water in the forward hold, the ship may be total loss while 26 passengers and 600 tons of cargo were being evacuated. The Tees, a nearby steamer, picked up passengers and mail and later landed them at Victoria. The stranded ship’s crew and officers kept passengers calm as daylight arrived and transfers continued.
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Northwestern
Seattle
Wish Bee
Alaska Steamship Companys Steamshyr
Pass Bay
San Juan Island
Valdez
Alaskt
Tees
Victoria
British Columbia
Poe
Rare Letters On Sale At Auction House Sale
Fragmentary notice lists rare letters and items including a George Washington correspondence, Tennyson references, and rights receipts. It notes prices such as £5 for a Shakespearean pair and £90 for a history work, with payments and copyright transfers involved.
Licensed to Marry Across Counties in Quirky List
A garbled list of names and parishes shows multiple marriage intentions with ministers and residences across Virginia Maryland and Ohio. Clergymen Rev G Jos T Munni Rev RW Lowrie Rev Donald MacLeod Rev Charles L Fultz Rev Ambrose Beavan are named alongside brides and grooms from Clifton Forge Richman Rockbridge Monigomen county and other locales in a fragmented notice.
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Josephine
oPh
Larry Ls Hant
Health Office Records Births and Deaths List
Births recorded for Edward H and Olte servings girl Mia m Ho and Gertrude A Harlebein, girl Milton G and Eva EB Thompson boy Robert and Ruby H Potwit girl savin G and Pearl Church girl Maurice H and Annie Lanman girl John Q and Mary Walton boy Jamea and Annie Broun girl Richard and Georgiana Robinson boy Frank and Emma Grinage girl Joseph and Mugglesbletcher boy Deaths Fannie Teep 1016 20th st mw 95 years Charles C Haker Georgetown University Hospital 60 years Bridget Dunson 6th st mw 63 years Caroline Cornwell 1710 1st st mw 86 years Henry L. Langedale Kenilworth DC 20 years George Hunt Washington Asylum Hospital 09 Thomas White GOR WK sw 56 years Simon Hennaugh Freedmen Hospital 42 years Harry Coleman Washington Asylum Hospital Revears James Gatier Washington Asylum Hospital 36 years Thmes Winter Providence Hospital 54 years Aura Brooks hospital 26 years Stella Harris 29 Brooks court 14 days Washington Hanover clan Scars
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Edward H
Olte
Miam Ho
Gertrude A
Harlebein
Milton G
Eva EB Thompson
Robert
Ruby H
Potwit
Savin G
Pearl
Maurice H
Annie
Lanman
John Q
Mary Walton
Jamea
Annie Broun
Richard
Georgiana Robinson
Frank
Emma Grinage
Joseph and
Mugglesbletcher
Fannie Teep
Charles C Haker
Georgetown Unniversity Hospital
Beidget Dunson
Caroline Cornwell
Henry L. Langedale
Kenilworth
Sears
George Hunt Washington Asylum
Thomas White
Simon Hennaugh
Noise Heard at Glover Home in Le Blanc Murder Trial
Testimony in Cambridge recalls a distinct noise at Mrs Lil Nan M Glover’s home the night after Clarence F Glover’s death by shooting. Witnesses describe not investigating the noise and a visit by Hattie Le Blanc, with prosecutors seeking to show the killer’s presence was known.
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Tnes
le Blanc
Cambridge
Mass
Lil- Nan M Glover
Waltham
Clarence F. Glover
Hattie le Blanc
Glover
George J Freeman
Newton
Cross N Aminaion
Melvin M Johnson
Freeman
Italy Seeks Peace Based on Triple Alliance Involving Major Powers
Rome reports Marquis San Giuliano, Italy’s foreign minister, stated in the chamber of deputies that Italy’s policy aims to maintain peace and the status quo with the triple alliance as a base. He said Italy and Austria keep strong arms, not against each other, and that disarmament efforts elsewhere cool relations among powers. He noted Vatican talks are an internal matter and no government has raised it with foreign authorities.
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Rome
Marquis San Giuliano
Foreign Office
Chamber of Deputies
Italy
France
Great Britain
Russia
Austria
Haly
Nathan Sante
Vatican
Girl's Slayer Unknown Jury Verdict In Asbury Park
Asbury Park jury returns a verdict that Marie Smith died at the hands of a person unknown. A witness swears Thomas Williams boasted of an assault plan with Mrs Dulla Jackson, amid disputes over beer delivery to Mrs Smith. Frank Heideman, a German suspect, is released from custody.
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Asbury Park
Marie Smith
Pardy
Martha Coleman
Thomas Williams
Dulla Jackson
Peter Smith
Willams
Smith Williams
Freehold
Frank Heideman
Count Obtains Warrant In Kilgallen Family Dispute
Chicago December 2 Jacques Alexander Albert von Mourink de Beaufort husband of heiress Irma Kilgallen swore out a warrant charging his millionaire father in law with assault and battery. He says the assault occurred in Kilgallen's office after being summoned there and when he refused a money payoff to leave the country Kilgallen struck him.
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Chicago
Jacques Alexander Albert von Mourink de Beaufort
Irma Kilgallen
London
Kilgallen
de Beaufort
Milonaire
Kilgaren
Montt's Body Placed On Chilean Warship For Homeward Ride
Berlin reports the body of Chile's late President Pedro Montt, honored with military rites, was moved to Bremen and loaded aboard the Chilean cruiser Bianco Encalada for return home. Attending officials included the US Ambassador and embassy staff, with German general Von Kessel representing Emperor William.
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Berlin
Pedro Montt
Chile
Bremen
Etserent Montt
Thackara
Cauldwell
William
von Kessel
Cure for skin ailments with Cuticura soap and ointment
An advertisement touts Cuticura soap and Cuticura ointment as ideal treatments for eczema rashes itching and irritation. It emphasizes comfort and relief from inflammation and chafing.
Bell 18 aiding Johnson in California exposition talks
Governor elect Johnson and Theodore Bell dispute. Bell says election over, refuses post mortem, and stresses Californians pursue Panama Canal Exposition goals. California delegation plans to meet President Taft with about 25 leaders to present their side and urge congressional action.
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Eroct Johnson
California
Post
Washington
Theodore A Bell
Johnson
Bell
Mr Bell
Taft
Congress
Bryan Sees No Aid To Party Criticizes New York World
From Lincoln Nebr Bryan denounces the New York World for praising November’s Democratic leaders. He argues the World favors a “sane, progressive” Democrat beholden to special interests and asks what changes the paper would make to the platform. He warns the World’s approach would ruin the party and favor Wall Street.
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New York
the World
Lincoln
Nebr W . Bryan
New York World
Henry Watterson
Bryan
Wall Street
Lodge Says He Is Happy
Special 10 The Washington Post reports Senator Elemy Cwhot Lodge of Massachusetts paused in the city on his way to Washington. He was seen with an exceedingly cheerful smile despite boos and a hostile crowd. He said he was "about as happy as a man can be, struggling with adversity" after facing doubts about losing his seat and reputation.
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Washington Post
New York
Elemy Cwhot Lodge
Massachusetts
Washington
Wife testifies in trial of wealthy oil operator killer
In Vincennes Indiana Mrs Menlo Moore tells jurors she killed Charles Gibson after years of alleged stalking and a secret affair with him. She says Gibson teased her husband and arranged a meeting at a country place before Moore shot him four times. Moore describes abetting threats and secrecy amid gossip. In New Jersey Jersey City considers a commission plan charter with an elected mayor and four commissioners pending legislative action.
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Vincennes
Ind
Charles Gibson
Gibson
Menlo Moore
Moore
Husa
Cincinnati
St Louis
Railroad Staton
Warming
Commission
Jersey City
York
Wittpenn
Dazed Engineer Held After Burglar Charge In New York
Thomas B. Young president of the Brownaville Engineering Company Brownsville Pa was turned over to his father by Magistrate Kretal after entering Mrs Mary Manehan's apartment Wednesday. He was arrested as a burglar found dazed with $30000 in cash and securities on his person, sent to Bellevue Hospital for observation. Doctors diagnosed mental strain and though improved he remains confused.
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New York
Thomas B. Young
Brownaville Engineering Company
Brownsville
David Young
Kretal
Mary Manehan
Bellevue Hospital
Bellevue
Paid to Drive Devils Away in New York Court Case
Giovanni Buffano Leonardo Buffano and Leonora Buffano paid 276 dollars to learn black powders and blue ribbon cures fail to repel devils. Mas Carmela Rubine a nurse faces 50 days in jail for selling the “demon dipplers” and Mrs Rubine is convicted of practicing medicine illegally, sentenced to prison twenty days and fined. In lieu of the money she must stay in the Tombs 30 days longer.
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York
Giovanni
Leonardo
Leonora Buffano
Mas Carméla Rubine
Dippel
Hubine
Greater Berlin Planned Bill to unite Berlin area
The Prussian government draws up a bill to merge Berlin with suburban municipalities into a greater Berlin. The metropole would have about 3.5 million residents and a London County Council style administration with ten members. About one third elected from Berlin city limits to curb socialist influence.
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Berlin
London County Council
Commission Ends Meeting of Railway Securities Board
The railway securities commission led by President Hadley of Yale University has adjourned its Washington sessions and will reconvene in New York on December 15.
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The
Railway Securities Commission
Hadley
Yale University
Washington
New York
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