Prosecution Drops Nation Packing Suit Amid Crimnal Push
United States District Attorney filed before Judge Kohisat to dismiss the civil dissolution suit against the National Packing Company. The move aims to clear the path for vigorous criminal prosecutions of indicted packers, with the Attorney General directing dismissal without prejudice and possible future equity actions if needed.
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National Packing Company
Chicago
United States
Edwin W. Simy
Kohisaat
Federal District Court
United States District
James B. Wilkerson
Split in "Bathtub Trust" Seen as Antitrust Break
From the Justice Department reports a faction of the bathtub trust will not oppose injunctions. At least four firms labeled parties to the Sherman Act case have advised the plumbing trade they will operate independently. In Detroit the first appearance in the government’s bathroom fixture prosecutions was before Judge Swan. The Kerner Manufacturing Company and allies pleaded not guilty. a demurrer may be filed by January 2, 1911.
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Department of Justice
Bathtub Trust
Detroit
Mich
Swan
United States
J. A. Frauenheim
Ant
Kerner Manufacturing Company
Pittsburg
Allied Interests
Pioneer Missionary Dead in India
Cablegram from United Presbyterian Board reports the death of Dr Samuel Martin aged 89 in Sialkol India on December MY He was a pioneer missionary born Irondale Ohio 1836 educated Jefferson College Allegheny and Xenta seminaries ordained 1865 served as India missions treasurer and led low caste Christian movement His wife died 1886 and three daughters Jo sephine Mary R and Jonnie Martin remain missionaries in India with several American children left behind.
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Philadelphia
Der
United Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Sialkol
India
Tey
Samuel Martin
United States
New Concord
Martin
Irondale
Ohio
Jefferson College
Jefferson and Washington College
Allegheny
Xenta
Steubenville
Josephine
Mary R
Jonnie TE. Martin
Man 60 fatally shoots wife then shoots self in Sheraden
In Sheraden Pittsburgh James Mitchell 60 a railroad engineer shoots his wife as his 100 year old mother watches then turns the gun on himself. Mrs Mitchell is wounded? both are taken to hospitals in the incident that occurred at breakfast time.
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Pittsburg
James Mitchell
Lake Erie
Mitchell
Sheraden
Beveridge and Montana to Tennessee in a crowded senate chase
The article surveys Beveridge remaining active in law and politics after his Indiana campaign and notes Montana lawmakers, Tennessee Republicans, and West Virginia figures shaping potential Senate bids. It highlights Conrad, George, Whiteside, and Toole in Montana, Tennessee names Austin and Herrick, and broader GOP balancing acts across states with multiple candidates vying for the U.S. Senate seats.
Foraker Attacks Corporation Tax in Supreme Court
Former Senator Joseph B Foraker of Cincinnati files a brief challenging the Payne Aldrich tariff acts corporate income tax as unconstitutional. He argues publicity of returns infringes private business affairs and could empower a future president to reveal sensitive data to competitors. The case, with hearings around January 16, revisits amended rules governing disclosure of corporate returns.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Joseph B. Foraker
Cincinnati
Foraker
Supreme Court
Secretary of the Treasury
Cost of Mails Lowered in Self Support Plan Progress
The annual report by the Third Assistant Postmaster General shows a push toward a self supporting Post Office. Fiscal year 1910 postal receipts reached 224,128,657.02, up 10.10 percent from the prior year, while expenditures were 229,977,224.50, creating a deficit of 5,848,506.85. Including burglary and other losses, total deficit was 5,881,481.95, down dramatically from 1909.
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Hitchcock
435 Members for House and reapportionment effects
The coming congressional reapportionment would raise House membership to 485 with one representative per 211,700 people. House census chair Crumpacker and associates review Census Bureau data showing states likely to lose seats under the current total. Eleven of sixteen committee members come from states that would lose seats, and expansion to 485 may resolve the issue.
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House of Representatives
Crumpacker
House Committee On Census
Census Bureau
Mount Etna Shows Notable Activity Near Catania
Mount Etna in Sicily remains active on December 27 with red hot eruption material visible while no earthquakes are reported. Nearby villagers, recalling past eruptions, vigilantly monitor the crater for signs of danger and possible lava flows.
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Catania
Sicily
Mount Etna
Reform in House would curb parliamentary anarchy
Mississippi legislator John Sharp Williams Bays argues in an editorial that the Speaker should be an impartial judge and party leadership should be handled by separate party floor leaders. He proposes a plan to reorganize committees, end partisan obstruction, and empower the majority to control order while preserving minority rights.
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The
Times
New Orleans
John Sharp Williams
Oury
Gpeaker
Cal- Aus
Rules
House
Committee On Rules
People's Representatives
Rockefeller Jr Distributes Gold to Station Employes at Tarrytown
Special to The Washington Post John D Rockefeller Jr arrived a day late yet played Santa by personally handing out gold pieces to station workers in Tarrytown New York on December 27 He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year While the Rockefeller family stayed at their Pocantico hill home Mrs Rockefeller organized the Christmas tree and decorations for the church event, though John D Rockefeller was delayed in New York and unable to attend the stockings handout for the children
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Tarrytown
Washington Post
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Santa Claus
Rockefeller
Pocantico Hill
First Baptist Church
John D. Rockefeller
New York
Carroll Announces He Is Not Seeking Senate Seat
Des Moines Iowa December 27 Gov B F Carroll announced he will not be a candidate for the United States Senate before the coming legislature He said he would support Senator Lafayette Young for the post and urged others to back him in the race
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Senate
Des Moines
Iowa
B. F. Carroll
United States Senate
Lafayette Young
Search of Japanese Homes for Arms in Manila Reported
Secret service reports say Maj. Gen. Duvall ordered searches of one store and Japanese residences in Manila for explosives, aided by police. The effort, deemed futile, sparked resentment in the Japanese colony. Authorities suspected civilians hid arms as the Philippines enforces strict illegal possession laws with permits.
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Gen. Duvall
Manila Colony
Manila
Duvall
Department of the Philippines
Mercantile House
Mitsui Bussan Company, Ltd
Washington
Grath Held After Shooting at Home
New York police arrest Mathew McGrath world champion hammer thrower after he shot George Walker at his home during a Christmas tree visit. McGrath waived examination and awaits grand jury action. Walker severely wounded with five bullet wounds but expected to recover. Mrs McGrath allegedly invited Walker to view the tree before the incident.
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New York
Matthew McGrath
Hylan
George Walker
McGrath
Walker
Niece Sues for 250000 in Hamilton Estate Row
In Hamilton Ohio on December 27 Jennie Smith, niece of Alexander Gordon the London dying multimillionaire, files suit against his estate administrator for 250000 claiming Gordon promised to remember her in the will if she kept a home for him in Hamilton. She says Gordon left 25000 to her as inadequate. Gordon led Niles Tool Works in Hamilton and Niles Bement Pond in New York and Philadelphia. his children reside in London.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Jennie Smithson Hooven
Alexander Gordon
London
Gordon
Miss Hoaven
Niles Tool Works Company
Niles .Bement-Pond Company
New York
Philadelphia
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Tony Marshall
National Fentetta
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Haita
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Thompson Bldg
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F St
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H. Blwwood
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Reliance Loan and Trust Co
H. K. Fulton
American Loan CO
New York Ave
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Srea
NEW York Loan CO
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