Dismissal of National Packing civil suit aims at speedy prosecution
United States Attorney Edwin W Simy sought dismissal of the government equity suit against the National Packing Company in Chicago federal court to clear the way for vigorous criminal prosecutions. The government said the civil case would not proceed while indictments were pursued and would be reinstated if needed to prevent future violations.
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National Packing Company
Chicago
United States
Edwin W. Simy
Kohisaat
Federal District Court
United States District
James B. Wilkerson
Wilkerson
People's Representatives
RO Paynent
National Loan and Investment Co
Thompson Bldg
Avenues
Potomac Guarantee Co
F St
Split in Bathtub Trust Prompts Antitrust Injunction Action
From the Justice Department sources in Detroit four firms named in a Sherman antitrust case say they are out of the alleged agreement and will operate independently. First court appearance today before Judge Swan. plea of not guilty entered for Kerner Manufacturing officials with demurrer right reserved to Jan 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 Death of Dr Samuel Martin noted
A cablegram from Philadelphia announces the death of Dr Samuel Martin at Sialkol India on December 27. A pioneer missionary born in 1836 in Irondale Ohio he was educated at Jefferson College Allegheny and Xenta Theological seminaries ordained 1865. He served in India as treasurer and champion of the low caste Christian movement. His wife died in 1886 and three daughters Sara Josephine Mary R and Jonnie Martin also became missionaries in India. He left several children in the United States.
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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
Elderly man shoots wife then kills himself in Sheraden
In Sheraden Pittsburgh, 60 year old James Mitchell, a railroad engineer, shot his wife twice in the kitchen as his 100 year old mother watched. He then fired two bullets into his head. Both he and his wife were taken to hospitals.
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Pittsburg
James Mitchell
Lake Erie
Mitchell
Sheraden
Beveridge career eyed for future in politics and law
The piece surveys Senator Albert Jeremiah Beveridge's ongoing role in politics and law after a quiet elections cycle. It notes his self description in the Congressional Directory and recalls a famous Indianapolis lawyer anecdote as context for his reputation. It also covers Montana Tennessee and West Virginia political maneuvering surrounding U S Senate succession and party strategies.
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Albert Jeremiah Beveridge
Beveridge
Indiana
Mark
United States Senate
Albert
Indianapolis
Ben Harrison
Joors
West
Montani Semper Mberi
Scott and Elking
Foraker Attacks Corporation Tax in Supreme Court
Former Senator Joseph B Foraker from Cincinnati filed a brief against the Payne Aldrich tariff act corporation tax arguing it taxes net income rather than the company or its franchise. He claims publicity provisions expose private corporate affairs to competitors and enemies, warning executive power could be abused.
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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 by Self Support Efforts
The annual report shows the Postoffice aiming for self sufficiency under Postmaster General Hitchcock. Fiscal year 1910 postal receipts reached 224,128,657.02, up 10.10 percent from the prior year. Expenditures were 229,977,224.50, with a deficit of 5,848,506.85 before adjustments for burglary and other losses, totaling 5,881,481.95, down 11.6 million from 1909.
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Hitchcock
435 Members for House Reapportionment Debate
The coming congressional reapportionment may raise House membership to 485 with one representative per 211700 people. Crumpacker and aides review census estimates showing how various apportionment methods affect state representation. Eleven of sixteen committee members come from states likely to lose seats under current totals, and an increase to 485 could address the issue.
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House of Representatives
Crumpacker
House Committee On Census
Census Bureau
Etna Displays Fire As Snow Clad Peak Stirs
Mount Etna in Sicily shows notable activity with red hot eruptions though no earthquakes. Nearby villagers keep watch, recalling past events and fearing an eruption could overwhelm them.
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Catania
Sicily
Mount Etna
Reform in House Is Belief of Mississippi Leader
Mississippi legislator argues for a party led House with an impartial Speaker. He urges selecting party floor leaders, creating a ministerial majority and minority, and rules to curb filibuster while preserving dignity and order in the House.
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The
Times
New Orleans
John Sharp Williams
Oury
Gpeaker
Cal- Aus
Rules
House
Committee On Rules
Rockefeller Santa Claus Delivers Gold Gifts at Tarrytown
John D. Rockefeller Jr. distributed gold presents to station employes in Tarrytown on December 27, personally delivering gifts and wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. The Rockefeller party stayed at Pocantico Hill. The First Baptist Church Sunday school room hosted Christmas exercises that evening, with Rockefeller providing the tree and decorations despite being delayed in New York.
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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 Declines Senate Bid. Backs Young for Seat
Des Moines Iowa December 27 Gov B F Carroll announces he will not seek the United States Senate before the coming legislature and will support Senator Lafayette Young for the seat. He confirms his stance and endorsement in a brief statement.
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Senate
Des Moines
Iowa
B. F. Carroll
United States Senate
Lafayette Young
Search of Japanese Homes in Manila For Arms
Secret service reports say Maj. Gen. Duvall ordered police and military agents to search one store and Japanese homes for explosives. The futile search sparked resentment in the Japanese colony. The Mitsui Bussan agent’s home was visited among others. Washington reportedly instructed Duvall to conduct a house search in Manila with civil authorities. Authorities allege civilians hid arms and ammunition in the Philippines. Philippine law bans civilian possession without a permit. the search was reportedly broad, not solely aimed at Japanese.
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Manila
Duvall
Department of the Philippines
Mercantile House
Mitsui Bussan Company, Ltd
Washington
Gen. Duvall
Grath Held on Charge After Shooting in Home
New York police report Mat thew McGrath world champion hammer thrower waived examina tion and was held for grand jury after arraignment for shooting George Walker in McGrath’s home. Walker shot five times, in fair condition, and says Mrs McGrath invited him to view a Christmas tree before McGrath attacked.
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New York
Matthew McGrath
Hylan
George Walker
McGrath
Walker
Niece Sues Estate For 250000 In Hamilton
Jennie Smith son Hooven, niece of Alexander Gordon, the London dying multimillionaire, sues the estate administrator for 250000 claiming Gordon promised her a bequest if she kept a home for him in Hamilton. Gordon headed Niles Tool Works in Hamilton and the Niles Bement Pond Company 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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