Supreme Court to Hear Trust Appeals Next Week
The government plans to push two antitrust cases, including the Standard Oil and American Tobacco matters, with appeals filed and docket advances sought for early argument. Justice Lurton joins the court as the tobacco case preps for first consideration. Decision timing ranges from April to March depending on docket actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trist
Ancy
United States Circuit Court
Washngton
Supreme Court
Attor
Cy General Wickersham
American Tobacco Company
Amer 1 Tobacco Company
Jonny Sonnson
Wouem J.wallace
W. W. Fuler
DeLancay Nicoll
Julius
Impany
Deere
Circuit Court
Zea
Che Mwerltan Tobacco Company
Combinaore
Washington
St. Frit
Justice Lurton
Horace H. Lurton
Taft
Lorton
Meath
Peckham
READY TO SUE OIL TRUST IN MASSACHUSETTS
Several thousand damage suits against Standard Oil Company of New Jersey are planned if the Supreme Court upholds a circuit court ruling ordering its dissolution. Tomas L. Hinsen, presidential candidate and president of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association, says the group has gathered evidence to sue under the Sherman antitrust law for fourfold damages.
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Springfbeld
Mass
Standard of Company of
New Jersey
United States Supreme Court UN
Circuit Court
Jon Minnesota
Tomas L. Hinsen
Independence Party
Independent Petroltram Marketers’ Association
Nis
Independent Petroleum Marketers’ Association
Standard Ol
Taft to Open Convention Plans for Civic Oration Conference
Taft planned to open the joint convention of the National Civic Oration and the Conference of Government Workers in Washington January 17 to 20. Governors Hughen Fort Weeks and Alton B. Parker lead coordinating committees with R. W. Tasley. Topics include natural resources taxation interstate railways regulation corporate control and public health. Taft to deliver the opening address.
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Gov
Washington
Eth Low
Fier Sn
Alton B. Parker
Mmitteas
R. Wt Tasley
Suse
Hugzhen
New York
Gov. Fort
New Jersey
Gov. Weeks
Connecticut
Maine
Taft
Federation
Salvation Army Wins Right to Use Name in New York
The Salvation Army secured a two year legal fight to prevent confusion with another group using a similar name. The appellate division reversed a lower court ruling, confirming incorporation under a special state charter. The American Salvation Army, organized by James W. Duffin, was reincorporated in Philadelphia in 1900 after earlier actions in Dauphin County.
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Spelal
Washington
New York
Salvation Army
Supreme Court
Servation Army
James W. Duffin
Dauphin County
Philadelphia
Archbishop Ryan III Confined By Severe Cold in Philadelphia
Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia is confined to bed with a severe cold and has canceled forthcoming engagements. He was taken ill on Christmas night. at the archbishop's residence today officials say his advanced age of seven and a half years—though the record description is unclear—raises concern about recovery.
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Philadelphia
Ryan
Tohla
Vishinapis Slater
Margaret Bowen
Treasury Counts No Missing Money In Two Month Audit
Lee McClung prepares to take over as Treasurer of the United States after a two month audit shows no missing funds from the vast treasury. The count of the $1,259,001,756,372 entrusted to Charles H. Treat’s care finds every penny accounted for. A board including J B Dasham A J Huntington A T Brice and James A Sample oversaw the process. The team is finishing work on the silver dollar vault and expects completion tonight. Clerks have set a record for speed and accuracy in this unprecedented count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee McCiong
United States
Charles H. Treat
McClung
Treat
Trusts curb by tax advocates urge constitutional revision
Francis Walker of the Bureau of Corporations in Washington tells the chamber of commerce that a permanent solution to the trust problem requires constitutional revision to grant the federal government greater power to supervise and punish large combinations. He proposes limiting profits by tax and calls for admin supervision, book examinations, and stronger criminal legislation to curb favoritism, especially in railroad rates and exclusive contracts.
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Bureau of Corporations
Srecint
Washington Post
New York
Francis Af. Walker
Bureau of Corporationd
Wash Inston
Chamber of Commerce
Jn. Bis
Walker
French Tariff A Menace To Be Implemented Soon
The French tariff bill, debated by the chamber on Wednesday, strengthens the current duties and expands the gap between maximum and minimum rates. It may aim to influence U.S. tariff decisions and could be unlikely to become law before March 1, 1916, when U.S. maximums take effect, complicating Payne Act implementations. The tariff board under President Taft watches the move as nations await tariff decisions.
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Chamber of Deputies
Tariff Board
Taft
Atlantic ships in error reveal one degree navigation fault
The Carnegie Institute magnetic survey ship Carnegie during its first cruise announced a roughly one degree error in Atlantic passage. Dr. L Bauer reported the finding to scientists and noted that vessels are steered toward Newfoundland, shifting routes north of normal. The error was observed on a voyage to England, affecting trans Atlantic navigation.
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Boston
Det
Atlantic
Carnegie
L. Bauer
Carnegie Institute
England
Newfoundland
Costly Investigations Stir Senate Expenditures Panel
Arthur C. Johnson reports on the Senate Committee on Public Expenditures weighing the cost of investigations. The lumber inquiry, delays in lumber statistics, and proposed audits of steel, tobacco, cotton, water powers, and corporate taxation draw attention to mounting expenses. The panel notes an innocent resolution sparked a push for new probes, with costs potentially reaching into the hundreds of thousands or more.
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Senate Committee On Public Expenditures
Senate
Jonathan Hourne
Oregon
Bellaves
Theta
Sam
House
Bourne
Congress
Bureau of Corporations
Herbert Knox Smith
United States
Order of the Senate
Corporations
Smith
Aes
Expenditures Committee
International Harvester
Brownsville
Department of Commerce and Labor
Arthur C. Johnson
Democratic League issues call for Albany meeting
The Democratic League gathered at the Sarators conference outlines a January 37 Albany meeting for the general committee. Led by Thomas M. Osborne and Francia Willard, the group aims to bring back dissatisfied Democrats, aid defections to reform party leadership, and ignore leaders not aligned with the party’s core character.
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Albany
Democratic League
Sarators
League
Thomas M. Osborne
Francia
Willard
Democratic League Ig
Navy officers urged for faster promotions in Senate bill
President to send legislation to Congress after holiday recess to speed promotions in the line and staff corps of the navy. Secretary Meyer notes senior officers hold rear admiral ranks too long, causing congestion and delaying command appointments. General Board report on remedies completed and sent to Meyer with the special message.
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Congress
Trtiy
Aleyev
Meyer
General Board
Tabor Appeal Docketed In Supreme Court Contempt Case
The Buck's Stove and Range Company dispute over a boycott and referation is docketed at the U S Supreme Court. Contempt against President Gompers Vice President Mitchell and Secretary Morrison arose in Washington courts and led to imprisonment sentences. The cross appeal by the American Federation of Labor seeks to overturn lower rulings and is expected to be decided with the original case.
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Gomperé
Faigration
Buck’s Stove and Range Company
Shmpany
Supreme Court of the
Unites States
Tha
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Waatington
Venison Gifts Stir Washington Holiday Lore and Law
A humorous tale recounts Speaker Cannon receiving a Colorado deer gift just before year’s end. Secretaries and lawmakers scramble to share parts while pondering illegal possession of game in Washington, with Owenbey and colleagues delivering portions to hosts before January 1.
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Tinole
Joe Gannor
Winals
District of Columbia
Ons
Jamien A. Owenbey
Colorado
Cannon
Washington
Busbey
Speaker
Busboy
Scott
Wantington
Owenbey
Bushey
Vention
Berona Payne
John Dalzoli
Canon
Busey
Genator Aldrich
Teller
National Monetary Commiseich
Owenhay
Colorida
COMDE BENTON CLEARED IN DIVORCE CHARGES
New York Dec 20 Commander Frederick L Boriton a United States navy surgeon formerly in charge of the Brooklyn Navy Yard hospital was absolved of charges by Referee Daniel Cohalan wife Allita P Benton absolute divorce sought there is no evidence to justify the charges and the correspondent Andie Grady is believed innocent The Bentons married in Washington in 1905 Benton is said to be attached to the Pacific coast squadron
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New York
Frederick, L. Boriton
United States Navy
Brooklyn Navy
Allita
Benton
Ivaree
Daniel
Cohalan
Andie Grady
Bentonz
Washington
Manyon's Rheumatism Remedy Ad Excerpt
An old advertisement exhorts readers to discard all rheumatic tonics and plasters and try Manyon's Rheumatism Remedy. It promises a money back guarantee, claims it contains no salicylic acid or harmful drugs, and urges purchase via druggists with a trial offer. The garbled copy references direct advertising language and dubious efficacy.
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Monyon
Brice
Baron MacNaghten Expected to Be Delegated by King
Baron MacNaghten, lord of appeal in ordinary, is rumored to be delegated by King Edward to investigate in the Altgo claim dispute between the United States and Chile. The State Department forwards information gathering support from Madan Summers, long attached to the Madrid section, to aid the Santiago de Chile delegation in preparing its report.
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Baron MacNaghten
Kindy Edward
London
Baron MacHaghten
Eclord
Edward
United Bites
Chile
Alsop
State
Madan Summers
Concujar
Iegation
Santiago de Chie
Summiers
Segetion
Madrid
Nazareth Despised to Sacred Christian Center
A historical reflection on Nazareth from Jesus era to today notes its contempt by Galileans, then rising sanctity as the birthplace of Christ. It describes Nazareth’s water source, churches, biblical sites, and the enduring link to Mary, Joseph, and Jesus, amid modern missions and tourism.
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Nazareth
Nathanael
Jesus
Caperngami
Jess
Jeruatan
Bethlehem
Budragion
Ptolemais
Acre
Sea of Galilee
Sera
Sea of
Galiles
Palestine
Mary
Hoya
Holy House of Nazareth
Dalmatie
Loretto
Italy
Joseph
Nogvareth
Ind
Tague
Canvienteya
Arien
Amerfeg
Nasareth
Army Transfers and Absences Reported for January 1910
A military notice lists leaves of absence and transfers for officers across many units. Capt. Francis W. Grima and Capt. Leroy J. Hillman receive extended or unspecified leaves, with multiple officers reassigned to other commands and depots. The document notes transfers among artillery, infantry, cavalry, and ordnance, including quartermaster posts, with locations such as Fort Robinson Nebraska and Fort Meade. It also mentions retirements and medical examinations scheduled for January 1910, and staff movements to and from arsenals and hospitals.
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Francis W. Grima
Secont Field Artillery
Ewa
Honjamin’” W. Athome
IBC
Birt
Leanerd
Hugher
Saidical Pecerva Corp
Roderley
O'Conner
Medical Corps
Leroy J
Jon B. Steptoe
Firth Feld Artillery
Second Feld Artillery
Robert 8. Webb
Second Field
ar‘Mec
Pirth Field Artillery
Erlant JH. Wells
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Quartermasterts Department
Albert G Dutton
Yan
Fort Robinec
Nebr
Val
Reimental
Mgbih Cavalry
Fort Robinsen
Asume Agrse
Re Jove
Cap
Frederick J.ammold
Oagt
Frederik T. Arnold
Ving
Fort Rabinak
New London
Fort Hi
Wefeld
Beery
U. S
Éloebutty
Mading
Indiana
J. Patph
Stopaiall
Cisranos Tes
Cole
Medical Corp
Whips Barracks
Anna
John W Gulch
Coast Artillery
Tu Yuin City
Army ‘War College
Tex
James JB. Dettard
Ordnance Department
Trakford Arsenal
Phildelphie
Naval orders list officers and vessel movements
The document records officers assigned to ships such as Wabash and Bulga R. E. Grtmor and midshipmen Luca and Winshipman Green. It notes duties, leave grants, and numerous vessel movements to and from Norfolk, Guantanamo, Nagasaki, Yokohama, and Delaware capes, with ships like the Idaho and Maine deploying for repairs and sailing schedules.
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J. G. Helin
Wabash
Bulga
R. E. Grtmor
C. A. Luca
Georsig
Winshipman Green
Mimouri
Nevegeucett Bay
E. Goodhine
Navy
Charleston
Norfolk
Guantanamo
Niquere
Maerykné
Jelorada
Nagasaki
Wooewng
South
Dekota
Californie
Srocs
Yokohama
Woovuniki
Virginia
Pexineyivanil
Tempiong
Nagaraki
Tempanes
Weshlagem
Shanghai
New ‘York City
Connecticu
Kamuas
Vermont
Kuin- Revolt
New Hambebite
Nebraka
New Josey
Rhode Islad
Wisconsin
Idaho
Mlextastol
Philfelphis
Capes
Delaware
Loulalane
Heotelx
Nordkrapt Ubl
Guantanamo Tay
Guantenamo Ber
Mandamus Sought to Force Treasury to Sign Navy Vouchers
In the District Supreme Court Chief Justice Clabaugh cited Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh to show cause why a writ of mandamus should not issue compelling him to sign warrants settling Lind & Co. claims for delays in coal shipments to the U S Navy. Lind & Co. alleged two auditors’ awards totaling 1 595.54 were unfairly blocked. Attorneys Pack Hinton Pack argued the settlements were properly forwarded and the secretary acted improperly and beyond his duty.
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Con
Mandamus
District Supreme Court
Clabaugh
Franklin MacVeagh
Secretary of the Treasury
Sigw Warrenta
Lind & Co
New York City
The
Treasury
Elling
United States Navy
Navy Department
Lind 6 Co
Pack
Hinton
Ling & Co
Treasury Department
Plot to Sell Langham Hotel Site for Business Use
The Washington Post reports a pact by William D. Sloan, W K Vanderbilt, and E Harriman to waive site restrictions on the Langham Hotel location at Fifth Avenue and Fifty second Street. A brokerage is authorized to sell the 165 by 180 foot plot for business occupancy, once the old hotel stood diagonally near Sloan and Vanderbilt residences.
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Vanderbilt and
Sloan
Washingtorn Post
New York
William D. Sloan
W. K. Vanderbilt
Mes E. Harriman
Langham Hotel
Fifth Avenue
Fifty-second Street
Wharg St
Munds paintings to become national property in England
It is stated that part of Ludwig Mund's collection will become national property, including Raphael's Christ on the Cross and works by Titian Hoittel Botticelli and other great Italian masters, with London reporting the development as of December in England.
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Manis
England
London
Ludwig Mund
Raphael
Christ On the Cross
Titian
Hottiel
Tinteretto
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Supreme’ Court
Tobacco “Trust
OIL Trust
Ational Civic Federation
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F. M. Walker
Boys‘ucious
House of Congress
League In
Tabor
Gankon
Chriatr
Dlegal
Alsop Clatm
Tuk
Holy Land
Xi, Nazareth the Despised
By Frederic J. Haskin
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Barak
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Saul
Jonathan
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Tayren
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Jesis
Christ
Iss
Maryam
En Nairah
Jeru- Salem
Jegue
Shimon
Becaus
Holy’ Land
Carmel, By the Sea
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W.B. Moses & Sons
Pol Sae
John P. Wade & Co
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Academy
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Emma
King Casey
Alaska
Lyceum
Toerense Ig
Cherry Blossoms
Maurice Jacobe
Bear
Fm the Magnificent
Scenio
Eectrical
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Ducelinos
Walters Art Galleries
Associetios
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Hotel Leadout
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May Morris
Willam Morin
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Arthur Smith
Virginia Theater
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Yale Laundry
New York Ave
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Azher
Smendorf
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Sale
Vessella
Signor Mountella
Senora Sedelmeyer
Tenon Rinaldi
Cornet
THORS
Wapeahila & Kumper
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Enlirs
New York Astor Thestar
Wm. A Brady
Jon F. Gris Fuer
Man
Geo
Broadhurst
LM. Meyakawa
Japan
Lyman Hl
Howe
Surton Holmes
Mr. Wright Kramer
Sanday
Manu
Mole Abset Fame
Belasco
Faversham Ites
ROD Sornery
Marlowe
Eve. Marchant of
Venton
ETY Theater
Pril Reeidan
Roditorig Wonins
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