Sugar Court Verdict Delays Sizing Up Higher Ups
After a two hour jury debate the verdict found one man guilty while a new trial was hinted for others. District Attorney Stimson announced a broader probe targeting higher level figures in the American Sugar Refining Company and related parties as several defendants were released on bail awaiting further action.
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Stimson
Fogo
Geog
Counel
Jude Marfin
Spitzer
Judee Martin
Roo
Tene 1Stimson
Marthy
Casiner Bendersels
Hendernagel
Tao
Coase
Renin Hls
Benderunger
Guetta
American Sugar Refining Company
Guity
Etoms Service
Rendernage
Bendernagel
J Ige
State Supreme Court
Martin
Civil Suit
Gerbracht
Hitchcock
Vanots
Arbuckles
The
Havemeyer & Wider
Wiliam Ho
Theemplo
Sugar Company
Tears
Sax
Cliver Spitzer
Willnmshing
Hasemeyer & Lider Tefrnery
Astor estate jewels and family feud spark long will fight
New York reports reveal Caroline Astor left an estate of 60 to 70 million with jewelry appraised at 468 thousand to daughters and son, while the household items and art are valued separately. Leopold II death triggers Belgian throne intrigue involving Princess Louise and Prince Albert amid court reshuffles and legal moves.
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New York
Carole Webster
Caroline Webster Astor
William Astor
Cal John Jacob Astor
Orme Wilson
William Xf Cruikshanks
Astor
M Orme Wilson
Charlotte Astor Hag
Tandon
William Vincent Astor
Col
Astor Mire Wilson
Haig
Solitaire Diamond Cing
Gol
Mrs Astor
Shettre
Mra Astor
Fifth Avenue
Antwerp
Don Quixote
Brussels
Stephanie Breaka
Louise of
Belgum
Wnfortunster Steptanie
Prince Albert
Belgium
Big Cousin
Rhute
Seyuante
Leopold II Death Shocks Europe and Belgium
The Belgian sovereign Leopold II dies prompting mourning across Europe. Officials notify foreign leaders, declare a year of mourning for the hoggeholn and six months for the court. Public viewings at the mortuary chamber reveal austere walls and a dignified Prince Albert Thaw overseeing arrangements.
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Neverthelens
I Fs
Leopold I
Hoggeholn
Renson
Davignon
Leopold II
Belgium
Edward
Ira
William
Alfonad
Francis Joseph
Victor Eimmanuel
Helene
Presdéht Taft
Fal- Neres
France
Pius X
Leopold
Orerpant
Prince Albert
Death of King Leopold of Belgium recalled for France ties
Paris reports the death of King Leopold II who supported France during crises from 1871 to the third republic. He advised governments, counseled monarchs, and helped Belfort during the war. He delighted in France and was a familiar boulevard figure before his later alliance with Baroness Vaughan altered his public presence.
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Baronets
Vaughan
Hailitt
Louis
Bainfts
Louise
Leopold
Th Iis
Belgium
Ike
Leopold I
Paris
France
Belfort
Germany
Austria
Morgan & Co Buys Ohio Indiana Telephone Interests
JP Morgan & Co announces control of United States Long Distance and Cuyahoga Toledo Hons Columbus Dayton Indianapolis and other Ohio Indiana lines. The deal covers 101,500 instruments and 4,000 miles of long distance lines, with Bell covenants denied. Major stock stakes, $31,250,000 capitalization, and cash payment around $10 million reported. No Bell involvement claimed. no policy change expected.
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Puurchase
Dino
Indiana
Toledo
Ohio
J P Morgan & Co
Che
Morgan & Co
Clarence Brown
United States
Cuyahoga
JP Morgan & Co
Tam
Bell
Michigan
Bravery
Kentucky youth shoots grandmother during holidays visit
At Loura December 17 Harry Endaley aged 11 or 12 accidentally shot and killed his grandmother Mrs Josephine Payne. Mrs Payne, widow of James L Payne, had come from Kentucky to spend Christmas with Harry's parents before traveling on the Chesapeake and Ohio line. Police and local authorities filed preliminary reports as the case opened.
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Kentucky
St Loms
Loura
Harry Endaley
Josephine Payne
Payne
James L. Payne
Ken “Tucky
Harrys
Longest single engine coal train leaves Roanoke for Norfolk
A mile long coal train pulled by a single engine departed Roanoke for Norfolk on the Virginian Railway. The 197 cars carried coal valued at $715,000 and included 1,500 steel hoppers, each 44 feet long, with the rear section surpassing a mile in length as officials toured the system.
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Washington Post
Roanoke
Norfolk
H H Rogers
President Broughton
The
Virginian Railway
Count Boni de Castellane loses suit over tutor for son
The court rules in favor of the Princess de Sagan in the divorce case against Count Boni de Castellane. He sought a court order to compel the defendant to appoint a tutor for their son Jay. Castellane is condemned to pay the costs.
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Paul
Princess de Sagan
Count Boni de Castellane
Marines Not Landed in Nicaragua as US Ties Remain Subdued
Reports from Bluefields Nicaragua say Commander Shipley cleared up claims of landed American marines and said action would occur only if American interests faced danger. Estrada loyalists and Zelayans at Roma watch closely as Gen Estrada plans battle and victory in a tense regional standoff.
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Bluefields Ncaragua
Dee 17
Volon
J H Shipley
Dea Maines
Gen Estrada
United States
Roma
Estrada
Vasquez
Crisis over Zelaya drives US Mexico rift at Corinto
American warships guard Corinto as Mexico seeks asylum for Honduras leader Zelaya. Creel urges safe passage while Knox cautions against hostile acts. Buffalo sails with Marines to Nicaragua amid fears of turbulence in Managua and possible American intervention. Zelaya telegram to Taft prompts call for neutral inquiry and broader Central American crisis.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Dee
Guy Alors
Granda and
Leon
Julian Irias
Madrig
David Arellano
Granada
Taft
Madriz
Ins Ar
Corto
United States
Henry Leonard
Comito
Caldera Inas
Wourier
Cormto
Corinto
Lmcen
Saturn
Juhian
Cree
Nore
Zelayas
Creet
State Department
Mexico
Zelaya
Knox
Menea
Uoless
Revolutionary Party
Herrada
Senor Rlay
Estrads
Estreta
Creel
Luis Anderson
Costa Rica
Cage
Andergontet
Anderaga
Wuld
Creek
Guerrero Not On Way to Corinto Despite Reports
Foreign relations office says Guerrero ready to sail from Salina Cruz at moment’s notice but no navy orders received. Subsecretary Gamboa states Mexico has not been asked to assist Zelaya and offers to help only if requested. Auction and classifieds blur the page amid routine notices.
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Panama
United States
Managua
Madriz Atrisca
Zelaya
National Assembly
Zalaya
Ialas
Nicaragua
Taft
Taft Washington
Gonaier
Washington
Central America
Des Moines
United
Mewes
Guerrero
Corinto
Salina Cruz
Informatfan
Office of Foreign Relations
Foreign Office
Navy Department
Fredrico Gamboa
Associated Press
Knox
Mexico
Nicaraguen
Gamboa
Princess Louise's Grief and Family Reconciliation Hope
A Brésta dispatch reports Princess Louise in London expressing sorrow that King Leopold's death deepens family rifts. Princess Louise vows to help heal divisions and seeks to reconcile with her sisters. A Brussels dispatch notes Baroness Vaughan traveling to Balincourt near Paris to join Leopold’s children.
Cook Report About Ready Delay Hints Polar Records Impact
Copenhagen December report on Dr Cooks polar records suggests conclusion of exams soon. University consistory set to meet tomorrow to present findings while public opinion fears premature termina tion could signal trouble for the university and its associates.
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Copenhagen
Cooks Porth
University of Copeohagen
One Nation Idea For Central America Elites Discuss Union
Toledo December 37 John Basters director of the International Bureau of American Republics told the Toledo Chamber of Commerce that a unified Central American republic from Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua and Costa Rica may be considered. He cited potential trade, population and area benefits surpassing the combined eastern United States and noted the five republics forming one nation would boast a vast trade reach and a large population.
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Toledo
John Basters Sirector
International Bureau of American Republics
Toledo Chamber of Commerce
Nicatagua
Guatemala
Salagar Hondwas
Icatagua
Corta
Rcalm
Washmetin
Enhu
Amelia Enrique Creel
Boston
Savannah
San Diego
Seattle
Playgrounds Win Burleson Leads Engineer Scheme
Burleson guides a calculated effort to secure support for a new project amid opposition that capitulates unexpectedly. The scene features last minute speeches and sudden shifts as proponents press for rapid progress.
Washington Playground Association thanks lawmakers for $22,000 grant support
The Washington Playground Association expresses gratitude to Congress for securing a nearly unanimous House vote of $22,000 from unspecified funds for playgrounds. It notes opposition to an $8,000 allotment from the appropriation committee and explains a $17,000 requirement from Clarlet funds. The group expects Senate action to remove this proviso via an official control measure, with ARTHUR C MOSER and JAMES E WEST cited.
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Washington Playground Association
Congress
House
House of Representatives
Clatrlet
Senate
Mousa
Friends of the Playground Movement
Arthur C Moser
James E West
Winters Crowned Playground Funding Amid District Increase
Winters highlights the Dene Soh project in the District of Columbia, as the House approves the District’s $2,000,000 budget with minimal opposition. An amendment shifted $1,700 to be paid entirely by the District, while Georgetown and Rosedale items passed, and Rep Foster of Vermont faced pressure from Rep Burleson to accept the district funded rise.
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Winters
House
Tast
Tawner
Congress
Yesmon
Burleson
District Ruby Committee
Foster
Fermant
Tawney
District of Columbia
Fosser
Tawneys
Tims
Farnon
Mr Persons
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Wennessey
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Stinson
Baltimore and Retare, Maltimore and Ohio Railroad
Moyalum
Chry
Mrs. Astor
Baltimore
Retora
Court
Princess Louise
Baroness
Albert
Bruavels
Cecil
Kingdom of
Ehools
Muuietpny Council
Jont Houves
I Louise
Stephane
I Clementine
Henritia
Jug Eatates
Twoulse
Winer
Clementine Salde
Congo
Vatican 15
Baronesa Vaughan
San Remo
Whe
Lucan
Uve
Leopold JT
Veureala
Onte
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Republic
J. P. Morgan & Co
Brown
Companien
JT Morgan & Co
F P Morgan & Co
American Telegraph and Telephone Company
Bolt
Ponrth
Mia
Chesapeake & Ohio
Sky
Pulman and Divine Car P
Contamna
Count Bon
Bluefields
Bama
Dr Inas
Mainz
Crisis For
U. S
Corinte
Gp Harbor
Dictator
Moexico
Senor Creel
Mmts
Wight
America
Corimia Hather
Yorktown
We Ammany
Zebra
Zelaya I
Senor
Cyeel
Secretary Knox
Old Braddock
Jas. Clark Distiting Co
McCarthy
Mer
Broan’s
Kamy
Bude
Jose
Vaughar
Balincourt
Pacelleat
Incknonville
Thera
Railwar
Rassington
jackeeRoBiez
Burest
Puhiinas
Barrett
Amercan
Samoa City
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Smith
Committee On the
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