Tobacco Trust Appeals to Supreme Court Amid Antitrust Push
The Standard Oil and American Tobacco cases move toward the Supreme Court with the government seeking to advance on the docket. Legal teams, including John Sonnson and Julius Fleischmann, prepare for early arguments as Horace Lurton joins the bench. Decision in the Standard Oil case could come by April or sooner, with the Tobacco case following after.
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Justice Lurton
Horace H. Lurton
Supreme Court
Taft
Lorton
Meath
Peckham
Ready to Sue Oil Trust in Stand Engine Asset Case
Springfield Mass December 3 Several thousand damage suits against the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey are to be filed by Independent oil refiners if the U S Supreme Court upholds the circuit court ruling ordering the corporation dissolved Tomas L Hinsen president of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association today announced the program based on evidence gathered to sue under the Sherman antitrust law allowing fourfold damages for any party injured by a combination or restraint of trade
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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. Juler
DeLancay Nicoll
Julius
Wil
Impany
Deere
Circuit Court
Zea
Che Mwerltan Tobacco Company
Combinaore
Washington
St. Frit
Springfbeld
Mass
Standard of Company of
New Jersey
United States Supreme Court UN
Jon Minnesota
Tomas L. Hinsen
Independence Party
Independent Petroltram Marketers’ Association
Nis
Independent Petroleum Marketers’ Association
Standard Ol
Taft to Open Convention for National Civic Oration
Plans form for the Viet convention of the National Civic Oration and the conference of state work to be held in Washington January 17 to 20. Governors Hughsen Fort Weeks and others cooperate with Alton B. Parker and R. W. Tasley on program and executive arrangements. Topics include natural resources taxation rail regulation corporate control insurance road building public health and family law issues. Taft to deliver 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 Name Battle in State Court
In New York December, the Salvation Army prevailed in a two year fight to block a closely named rival from using a similar title. The appellate division of the supreme court reversed the lower court and upheld the Salvation Army as incorporated under a special state charter. The American Salvation Army, organized by James W. Duffin, had been reincorporated in Philadelphia in 1900 after earlier formation 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
Arch bishop Ryan of Philadelphia is confined to bed with a severe cold and has canceled alignments for the immediate future. He was taken ill Christmas night while Mrs. Margaret Bowen was at the archbishop's residence today. Due to his age of 77, concerns were noted about his condition and resting at home.
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Philadelphia
Ryan
Tohla
Vishinapis Slater
Margaret Bowen
Treasury Count Finds No Missing Money in Treasury
Lee McClung assumes acting treasurer duties after a national audit confirms the Treasury held $1,259,001,756,372 in trust. The November to January count involved 30 to 40 clerks and a team including J B Dasham A J Huntington A T Brice and James A Sample. The tally on vault No 1 silver dollars is underway and expected to end tomorrow evening with records broken for speed.
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Lee McCiong
United States
Charles H. Treat
McClung
Treat
Curb Trusts by Tax Advocates Wew Basic Laws
Francis Walker of the bureau of corporations urged constitutional revision to empower the federal government to supervise and punish large combinations. He proposed limiting trust profits by a tax on excess net investment and called for strict administrative supervision to curb favoritism and rail rate abuses. He cited need for book examining powers and criminal legislation to halt local price cutting and exclusive contracts.
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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 Effective March First
The French tariff bill, debated by the chamber on Wednesday, strengthens the maximum over minimum rates and alarms the Taft tariff board. It may not become law in time for the American maximums to be set before the Payne Act deadlines. If enacted, it could affect which nations receive our minimum and maximum duties as the president acts.
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Chamber of Deputies
Tariff Board
Taft
Atlantic ships in error from one-degree navigation fault
The Carnegie magnetic survey ship Carnegie detected about a one degree error in Atlantic navigation during its first cruise. Dr L Bauer announced the finding before scientists, noting the error shifts ships northward and causes their headings to point toward Newfoundland regardless of course.
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Boston
Det
Atlantic
Carnegie
L. Bauer
Carnegie Institute
England
Newfoundland
Investigations cost of a simple Senate resolution
Arthur C. Johnson reports that a Senate expenditures panel, led by Senator Bourne of Oregon, plans to audit the cost of investigations. The lumber inquiry proves costly, with hundreds of workers and unclear totals, while other probes loom. A census of chickens is even considered, estimated at forty thousand dollars for hens and roasters.
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House of Congress
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
Democrats Issue A Call Albany Meeting January
Albany NY January call issued by the Democratic League outlining goals to reinstate discontented Democrats, defend party principles, and oppose leadership failures. Signed by Thomas M. Osborne and Francia Willard. ordered a general committee meeting in Albany on January 37.
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Albany
Democratic League
Sarators
League
Thomas M. Osborne
Francia
Willard
Democratic League Ig
Navy Promotion Legislation Aims to Speed Ranks
President Truman to send proposed legislation to Congress after holiday recess to speed promotions in the Navy line and staff corps. Secretary Meyer backs reform to advance officers earlier, noting foreign navies promote faster and current senior officers are aging out of command path. The General Board’s report on remedies has been forwarded to Meyer and will accompany the special message.
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Congress
Trtiy
Aleyev
Meyer
General Board
Gompers Contempt Boycott Case Docketed by US Supreme Court
Tabor appeal docketed as the American Federation of Labor cross appeals the Buck's Stove and Range Company case. Contempt proceedings tied to President Gompers Vice President Mitchell and Secretary Morrison arose in Washington courts, leading to imprisonment sentences. The writ of certiorari brings the matter before the high court, with both branches awaiting action.
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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 Gift At Capitol Sparks Christmas Law Quirk
Washington story recounts Speaker Cannon receiving a Colorado deer as a Christmas gift and the humorous close call over a rule against having game at home after January. Secretaries and lawmakers, including Berona Payne and John Dalzoli, arrange quick sharing to avoid law violations while convivial gifts circulate through the Capitol.
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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 Of Wife's Divorce Charges
Commander Frederick L. Boriton, navy surgeon formerly in charge of Brooklyn Navy Yard hospital, was absolved of charges by referee Daniel Cohalan. Referee found no evidence to justify the wife Allita Benton’s accusations in the divorce case. Benton and his wife wed 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
Many years Rheumatism Remedy Ad Promises Cure
An old advertisement demands rheumatic sufferers discard all remedies and try Manyon’s Rheumatism Remedy. It guarantees satisfaction or money back, assures no harmful drugs, and claims to be sold by druggists with a Pure City address.
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Monyon
Brice
Baron MacNaghten Likely to Be Delasted by King Edward
Baron MacNaghten, lord of appeal in ordinary, is expected to be delegated by King Edward to investigate the respective cases of the United States and Chile in the Altgo claim dispute. The State Department details Summers to assist the delegation at Santiago de Chile in preparing its report.
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Baron MacNaghten
Kindy Edward
London
Baron MacHaghten
Eclord
Edward
United Bites
Chile
Alsop
State
Department
Madan Summers
Concujar Rerules
Iegation
Santiago de Chie
Summiers
Revenon
Mindrid
Clahma
Nazareth Despised In Bible Times Then Saved By Sacred History
The piece recalls Nazareth as a small Galilean village scorned for its reputation yet later revered in Christian memory. It describes Jesus growing there, local reactions to his teaching, the fountain of the Virgin, pilgrimage sites, and the town’s enduring sacred status alongside Bethlehem and Jerusalem. It contrasts ancient roads with modern tourism and notes ophthalmic superstition and missionary work shaping Nazareth’s present.
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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
Carmel
Mount Tabor
Kingdom of
Jereel
Deborah
Barak
Sisera
Gideon
Saul
Jonathan
Jehu
Jezreel
Jershel
Elijah
Tayren
Nagareth
Jesis
Christ
Iss
Maryam
En Nairah
Jeru- Salem
Jegue
Shimon
Becaus
Army Orders Highlight Wide Range of Officer Transfers
The document lists numerous Army orders detailing leaves of absence for Capt. Francis W. Grima and others, transfers between field artillery and infantry, medical corps assignments, quartermaster duties, and observations at hospitals. It notes retirements and special duty postings across camps and arsenals, including Fort Robison, Fort Terry, Fort Michie, and Trenton Arsenal, with dates ranging January to February of the year.
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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 Ravin
Intana
J. Patph
Stopaiall
Indiana
Cisranos Tes
Cole
Medical Corp
Whips Barracks
Anna
Ea Corps
John W Gulch
Coast Artillery Corps
Tu Yain City
Army War College
James JB. Dettard
Ordnance Department
Trakford Arsenal
Phildelphia
Naval vessel movements report from early 20th century orders
Captains and midshipmen assigned to ships such as the Wabash, Georsig, and Winshipman Green receive leave and duty orders. Paymaster Goodhue moves to Wabash. vessels at Norfolk, Guantanamo, Nagasaki, Yokohama, and Shanghai shift for duty or voyage. Several ships near New York City, Philadelphia, and Delaware capes prepare for Atlantic operations. A general naval disposition note details departures for Guantanamo Bay and repairs at Norfolk and Yokosuka.
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J. G. Helin
Ety
Wabash
Busiga
Nevegeucett Bay
E. Goodhue
Lio
Tress
Charleston
Norfolk
Guantanamo
Niquere
Maerykné
Jelorada
Nagasaki
Wooewng
South
Dekota
Californie
Srocs
Yokohama
Woovuniki
Virginia
Pexineyivanil
Tompiong
Nagaraki
Tempanes
Washingem
Shanghai
Yokohame
New ‘York City
Connecticut
Itamuas
Vermont
Buin Revolt
New Hambebite
Nebraska
New Jersey
Rhode Islad
Wisconsin
Philfelphis Yard
Capes
Delaware
Loulalane
Heotelx
Noldkrapt Ubl
Guantanamo Tay
Guantenams
Mandamus Sought to Force Treasury to Sign Navy Voucher
Chief Justice cites Secretary Franklin MacVeagh to compel payment of Lind & Co claims for coal deliveries to the U S Navy. Audits dated December 1909 allowed $33.04 and $1,562.50 for vessel delay, but the secretary has not signed the vouchers despite the settlements being forwarded. Attorneys Pack, Hinton & Pack argue the action is within duty and proper authority.
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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 Opposite Vanderbilt and Langham Site to Sell for Business
The Washington Post reports William D. Sloan, William K. Vanderbilt Jr, and Mes E. Harriman signed an agreement waiving site restrictions on the Langham Hotel plot at Fifth Avenue and Fifty-second Street. A brokerage firm is authorized to sell the 165 by 180 foot parcel for business occupancy, with history tracing to 1908 when Sloan and Vanderbilt bought the site for an apartment plan and used the hotel as a buffer against income from business. Across Fifth Avenue stood Sloan residence and two Vanderbilt mansions, with the Morton F Plant House on Fifty second Street nearby.
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Vanderbilt and Lion Residences
Washingtorn Post
New York
William D. Sloan
Ww. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Mes E. Harriman
Langham Hotel
Fifth Avenue
Fifty-second Street
Whate St
Alge
W. & Vanderbilt
W. D. Sloan
Sloan
Munds Paintings to Become National Property in England
It is stated that part of Ludwig Mund's collection of paintings will become national property, including Rephail's Christ on the Cross and works by Titian Botticelli Raphael and other great Italian masters, as reported from London in December.
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Manis
England
London
Ludwig Mund
Rephail
Christ On the Cross
Titian
Hotticel
Tinteretto
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Dlegal
Alsop Clatm
Tuk
Holy Land
Xi, Nazareth the Despised
By Frederic J. Haskin
Holy’ Land
Carmel, By the Sea
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Pol Sae
John P. Wade & Co
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Azher
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Signor Mountella
Senora Sedelmeyer
Tenon Rinaldi
Cornet
THORS
Wapeahila & Kumper
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Enlics
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Wm. A Brady
Jon F. Gris Fuer
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Broadhurst
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Japan
Lyman Hl. Howe
Durton Holmes
Mr. Wright Kramer
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Aie i Teikas
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Belasco
Faversham
Renee Feder
ROD Sornery and
Marlowe
Marchant of
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ETY Theater
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