Beef figures hidden packers on witness stand
In federal immunity plea case Armour & Co officers including J Ogden Armour testified on whether company books were opened to government inspectors. Witnesses Meaker and Connors described inked out figures and erasures in ledgers, with defense contending packers altered data under legal advice while government agents sought the figures.
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J. Ogden Armour
Chicago
Armoury & Co
Meat Packers
Heaply
Armourat Co
Arthur Meaker
T. J. Connors
Beet Department
Par
Morrison
Meeker
Armour & Co
Iter
Era Long Legal Wrandeo Court
Jad
Lie Ates
Etsiness
sUsirivet
Meek
Rmiment
Butt
Garfield
Washingensel
Injunction Dissolved in Master Horseshoers Case
The temporary injunction in the feud between the Master Horseshoers Protective Association and Journeymen Horse Shoer Union No 17 was dissolved by Chief Justice Clabaugh. Complainants obtain leave to apply for renewal while the feud protects alleged interests. Proceedings sought to bar defendants from soliciting complainants in their vocation. Attorneys Hamilton and Olah represented the complainants. Leon Tobriner appeared for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Horseshoers' Protective Association
Teal $1
Journeymen Horseshoer
Union
Clabaugh
Tte
Haniton
Ll.olan
Fanu
Leon Tobriner
Libel case ends with forfeiture of $1,000 bail
Albert M. Raymond was convicted in local courts for writing libelous letters to police and officials and sentenced to five years. Bail of $1,000 was ordered and forfeited as he was not brought into court. bench warrant issued by Justice Gould. Raymond, who defended himself, is believed to have left the city with allies Leroy D. Walters and Benjamin Bridges assisting police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert M. Raymond
Leroy D. Walters
Benjamin Bridges
Justice Gould
Raymond
Period pianos influence artful home design
Famous artists now devote talent to piano styles with period designs. Weber pianos gain prestige, praised as art objects rather than mere instruments. A New York exhibition at Aeulan Trail features Weber models by Louie Quins and others, with Santers & Arama Co as agents. a Sleeping Car to Memphis ad and a Sunday Post portrait of Mrs. Nicholas Longworth complete the issue.
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Weber Piano
Weber
Alfons
New York Fherald
Santers & Arama Company
Sunday Post
Nicholas Longworth
Roosevelt
Dropped 30400 Dollar Loss by Brooklyn Messenger
Frederick J. Ennis a seventeen year old bank messenger reported losing 30400 in cash checks and notes while transporting funds from Mechanics Bank Brooklyn to Ridgewood Bank. The parcel held 24000 in promissory notes a 6000 Jenkins Trust Company check and 4000 in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Frederick J. Ennis
Mechanics’ Bank
Ridgewood Bank
Jenkins Trust Company
Hoo
Portraits honor Frances Willard at Eastern High School
Commissioner Macfarland lauds Frances E. Willard in unveiling a portrait at Eastern High School presented by the Eastern Y branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Speakers note Willard as a model American woman, with a second picture planned for the Gage School and a third for the Washington Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances E. Willard
Eastern High School
Eastern Y
Woman's Christian Temperance Linton
Don P. Blaine
Macfarland
Miss Willard
Jesus Christ
Statuary Hall
Graff
Ilinois
Frances E. W. Lard
Capitol
Margaret D. Teilis
Christian Tesperance Lion
Florence L. Jett
Eastern
V”' Brang
M. F. F. Swartzell
Frances
Willarep Tee
Gage School
Ead Sach
Yû' i
Bloomingdale
C Gallagher
Frances Willar
Central
Washington Seminary
Rothwell Legatees Sue to Confirm Estate Share
In a Friendly Action the Rothwell grandchildren Hena Schofield Lydia Pigott Lewis and Emma Rothwell seek court confirmation of a deed agreement granting them jointly one seventh of the estate. The petition argues grandchildren are excluded under the will but residuary devisees join the agreement. Attorney Delma C. Stutler represents the complainants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hena Schofield
Lydia Pigott
Lewis
Emma Rothwell
Delma C. Stutler
Licensed Doctors Named by District Board of Medical Supervisors
The District Board announced licenses issued to numerous physicians and midwives, naming Dr. Rosier C. Bayly and many others, along with Mrs. Eva H. Smj and Miss Olivia Taliaferro. The notice describes the memorial gift in honor of Dr. Sampson and references George Washington University and related family members. a separate incident notes a 60 year old woman burned in her home on Thirteenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board ‘of Medical Supervisors
Board of Medical Supervisors of
Dr. Rosier
CG. Bayly
C. Coburn
Raimond
A. Fisher
Eamund T. MM. Pranklin
Chester
Groff
Howard
James F., Johnson
William H. Littlepage
Irwin H. McCasmell
Michael Si Aueds
John A. Stuty
Robert ¥. Sullivan
Luluh Winter-Pafton
Amille
Fe-Owens
Eva H
Olivia ‘Taliaferro
Neenses
Dr. Sampson
George- Ath Te
Printery Ruling Frustrates Workers at Government Press
Public Printer Stillings pushes new general orders at the Government Printing Office in Washington. Printers and binders feel humiliated by language that resembles penitentiary rules and fear losing time if they read the notices. Employees recount strict enforcement at lunch and after hours, with foremen empowered to bar doors and threaten demotions for minor delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillings
North Capitol
G Streets
Charles A. Stirlings
Government Printing Office
Vas
Treasury
White House
Stilings
Post
Roosevelt
Bryan
Poreman
Pringing Ricketts
Aihgs
Meinig
Gin Conese J
Indiana Farmers Organize to Patrol Roads Against Reckless Autoists
Chicago news recalls how Indiana farmers in Lake County banded together to curb deadly automobile traffic. They classify reckless chauffeurs as horse thieves and plan highway guards, promising arrest and deterrence along major routes. The piece also discusses government officials, orders, and intrigue around a Printing Office controversy involving Mr Stillings and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Chicago
Lake County
Ind
The
Sociaton
Sgutomobile
Lawyer Yankus Arrested on Subornation Charge
White Plains deputy sheriff Kuss arrested Baltruss Yankus a New York lawyer on a bench warrant from the West Chester grand jury indictment for subornation of perjury. The alleged crime relates to the Lizzie Ubart versus Baltimore and Ohio Railroad injury case near Washington. The grand jury says Yankus induced a witness to testify falsely to aid the plaintiff. the assistant district attorney notes the witness knew nothing of the accident and was not on the train.
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Washington Post
White Plains
N. Y
Kuss
Baltruss Yankus
New York
West Chester
Yankus
Weeks
Waggaman Indicted for Embezzling 5200 From Little Sisters
Thomas E. Waggaman was indicted by a district grand jury on embezzlement for allegedly taking $5200 from the estate of Adele B French left to Mary Ellen French Adele B Harry and the Little Sisters of the Poor as beneficiaries. He allegedly held a check payable to himself and used the funds for his own use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Waggaman
District Supreme Court
Hoe
Adele B. French
Mary Ellen French
Adele B. Harry
Little Sisters of the Poor
Waggaman
Farmers and Mechanics' National Bank
Mary Tillen French
Adele B. Flurry
Massachusetts leaders seek clear hazing policy from president
Readable fragments show Massachusetts lawmakers press President on hazing concerns and new food legislation. Delegates mention Rodenberg bill and executive committee inquiries, while remarks hint at communication with Congress and the 70 percent figure in debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Rodénberg
Localized garbled text from an OCR page item
Fragmentary OCR fragment references Detroit involvement and a municipal construction plan amid garbled phrases. No coherent events or identifiable people emerge. the readable bits show stray terms without context or dates.
Police Commissioner Honored in Retirement Transfer Remarks
A veteran inspector, long the first in command across Manhattan, the Bronx, and Richmond, faces retirement after a recent transfer to the lower East Side. Brooks described the career as marked by service and criticism of shabby treatment in ascent to rank. Roosevelt 34.
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Brooks
East Side
Bhorough
Manhattan
Bronx
Richmond
Roosevelt
Explosives Law Applies Across State in July
Law enforcement warns that possession manufacture or sale of explosives may lead to fines imprisonment and seizure under state law to be enforced statewide actions begin in July with penalties outlined for violations and inquiries directed to authorities with details forthcoming.
Legal Action to Stop Ten Dollar Mile Age Deposits
Harrisburg on February 16 Secretary of Internal Affairs Brown ordered the attorney general to sue the Pennsylvania Railroad Company to stop the $10 cash deposit required with each $20 mile age book purchase. The move follows a January 16 complaint by traveling salesmen and businessmen in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh who claim the deposit treats the railroad as a bank, violating state charter restrictions.
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Harrisburg
Brown
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hines
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Joyous Demonstration Honors Caceres Retaining Power
In Santo Domingo on February 16 a large orderly demonstration with music and fireworks signaled public satisfaction at President Caceres choosing to remain in power. A Central Park meeting and parade culminated with a deputation delivering an address with over 1,000 signatures to the President. Customs receipts under receivership rise as peace is assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caceres
Santo Domingo
Central Park
Taylor Resigns as Treasury Assistant Secretary
Horace A. Taylor briefed President McKinley on June 30 1906 departure to embark on a European tour. John H Edwards of Ohio is named his successor after a long career in banking associations and government service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace A. Taylor
the Treasury
Taylor
McKinley
Shaw
White House
John H. Edwards
Ohio
Mdwanis
Treasury
Edwards
South Charleston
Ife
Ohio Bankers’ Association
Representative Weaver
Payne
Secretary of the Treasury
British Sailors Rewarded for Rescuing American Bark Crew
The State Department prepared testimonials for the Statia crew led by Capt Hinds and Third Mate Finnis for gallantry in rescuing the Edward L Mayberry crew off North Carolina. Gold watches were awarded to Hinds and Finnis, with gold medals given to Samuls, Barrett, Hearn May Zander and Wiley for their brave rescue at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Statin
Edward L. Mayberry
New York
Statia
North Carolina
Hinds
Statla
Finnis
Samulse
Barrett
Hearn, May, Zander
Wiley
Two Men Die on Scaffold in Chicago Murder Case
Chicago scene reports John Mueller and Robert Newcomb executed after lengthy delays. Mueller killed his wife Anna and two children Mary and Martha. Newcomb had murdered Police Sergeant Shine after jealous dispute. both men faced final appeals before execution.
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Chicago
John’.Mueller
Robert Newcomb
Newcomb
Mueller
Deneent
Anna Mueller
Tardens
Mary
Marthe
Johnn P
Walter
A. Galdonijost
Shine
The Greatest Safeguard in Banking Investigation
A cautious report outlines a thorough inquiry into banking instruction and the conduct of officers. It highlights robust resources and the aim to safeguard financial stability and public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IBS
Jewett Allowed to Resign After Court Martial Conviction
Paymaster Henry E Jewett U S N was allowed to resign for the good of the service after a Washington Navy Yard court martial found him guilty of irregularities in his accounts Former Secretary Tracy of New York was his uncle He entered service in 1892 and held No 1 rank among paymasters and was a lieutenant commander He will visit Chicago Detroit Bay City Mich St Louis delivering addresses including talks at the Yale Club and Union League Club in Chicago.
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Henry E. Jewett
U.S. N
Washington
Chicago
Detroit
Bay City
Mich
St. Louis
Chamber of" Commerce
Yale Club
Union League Club
Western Federation of Yale Clubs
Army Orders and Naval Officers Transfers 1906
Fragmentary 1906 military orders listing Army officers across infantry units and staff positions, plus naval officers assignments and transfers to home stations, Asiatic and Atlantic stations, with mentions of ships, ports, and stations including Guantanamo, Charleston, Boston, and New York.
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Naval
Lantent
Lield
Watt
Rac
He Decker
Y Tirake
Hickey
Maine
Setilie
Hughes
D. L. Hawara
Sustiles
Saderabay
Missouri
Canhie
Connor
Hig
New York
L. Lowman
N.Y
Midshipmen
B. Wright
J. H. Towers
Doherty
R. L. Walker
Savannah harbor contract evidence in Greene and Gaynor case
Arthur S. Cooper, assistant engineer under Capt. Carter, testified for a day in the Greene and Gaynor case. He described technical work on Savannah harbor improvements under the 1392 contract and noted the government paid 35 cents a yard for mattresses that cost contractors 9 cents. Cooper claimed no involvement in cost matters and said he learned later of the overpayment.
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Savannah
Arthur S&. Cooper
Carter
Greene and Gaynor
Cooper
Dr Mary Walker Admits Illness In Public Suitor Stays
A dramatic scene unfolded at Sibley Memorial Hospital as Dr Mary Walker, aged about seventy, entered in a men’s outfit claiming she is a woman and a better man than any. She requested a room for recovery, asserting independence and refusing age disclosure while stating she is her own physician. Doctors report she is doing well and may be discharged in a few days.
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Sibley Memorial Hospital
North Capitol
Pierce Streets
Mary Walker
Woese Imesh
Rae
Wreck Almost Happens As Misplaced Switch Baffles West Shore
A misplaced switch at Tavena yard near Albany causes a near collision on the West Shore Railroad. Train No. 4 the Continental Limited eastbound from St Louis ran onto the wrong tracks at about sixty mph and struck a coal train on a siding. The passenger train derailed cars and two passengers and two crew were slightly injured.
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West Shore
Albany
N. Y
Tavena Yard
St. Louis
New York
Breeze
Stahl
Tha. Paasenger
Witnesses Sought in Ohio Bridge Trust Case
Cleveland February 16 deputies with subpoenas sought eighteen witnesses for the Frank S Monnett prosecution in the bridge trust case. Several appeared before the commissioner for examination while others could not be found. Man Nett hopes to secure others for the hearing in Crawford County and will return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio- Bridge
rCase
Cleveland
Ohio
Frank S.monnett
Mannett
Crawford County
Somce Gasthe
The
Circuit Court Refuses Continuance in Taggart Case
The circuit court today denied a continuance in the Taggart case due to Mrs. Taggart's absence. Capt Taggart was examined on his ability to care for the boys. The order stands, reserving to Mrs Taggart the right to demonstrate fitness in circuit court later, while she is reportedly in Paris with the boys awaiting Capt Taggart's departure for the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Obie
Circuit Court
Taggart
Tagsah
Farewell Fete Aboard the Sumner in Santiago Cuba
Hundreds of Cubans aboard the army transport Sumner celebrate in Santiago de Cuba on February 16 as the ship leaves for Daiquiri. Captain Taylor describes the naval Battle of Santiago while passengers view the wreck of the Oquénide. Commissions dedicate a monument marking the first landing of United States troops in Cuba in 1898.
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Sumner
Santiago
de Cuba
Sumer
Daiquiri
Taylor
Daiquixi
United States
Cuba
Dog Show Sparks Injunction Over Opera House Noise
A DC Supreme Court petition seeks to bar the Washington Light Infantry Corps from subletting the armory beneath Chase's Grand Opera House due to barking dogs and crowds at a proposed dog show. Managers Chase and Staples argue the noise would disrupt performances, citing leases and past notices. The court sets show-cause for next Friday to determine if an injunction should issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Weene
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Chase
Washington Light Infantry
O. G. Staples
Grand Opera House Company
District Supreme Court
Justice Stafford
I. J. Hogan
Mr. Staples
W. J. Lambert
D. W. Baker
Kennel Club
Washington Light Infantry Corps
Armory
Opera House
Pertvians Occupy Andoas Report From Guayaquil
A garbled dispatch notes Pertvians occupying Andoas near Guayaquil with references to a general arrival and a steamer departure from Guayaquil to Callao. The text mentions Monday and a general who will embark, unclear dates or names due to damaged OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guayaquil
Trial Reopens in McKinney Case and Pardons Petition
Judge Graves granted a new trial for Mrs Stella Kinney a prominent suertry woman and church worker amid insanity claims. A Hoch case petition for clemency was referred to the pardon board with possible execution next Friday if the sentence stands. An illustrated souvenir feature advertises a Roosevelt widow portrait. Also testimonials praise Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder with local pharmacies listed.
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Aled
Graves
Circuit
Mrsilarchivad McKinney
Suétery
Stella
Hoch
Daily News
de Dénven
Johann
Hoc
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