Beef figures hidden packers on witness stand
In a Federal immunity case, J Ogden Armour and two Armour & Co. officials testified. Armour said government inspectors viewed company books under legal advice, with figures inked out in the ledgers. Meaker and Connors corroborated altered tables and questioned government access to “hide moneys” data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ogden Armour
Chicago
Armoury & Co
Meat Packers
Heaply
Armourat Co
Arthur Meaker
T. J. Connors
Beet Department
Par
Lie Ates
Etsiness
sUsirivet
Meek
Morrison
Rmiment
Butt
Garfield
Washingensel
Injunction Dissolved In Master Horseshoers Suit
The temporary injunction in the feud between the Master Horseshoers Protective Association and Journeymen Horseshoer Union No 17 was dissolved by Chief Justice Clabaugh. Complainants may renew the appeal to protect their interests. Attorneys Hamilton and Lolan represented the complainants, Leon Tobriner 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 Convict Raymond Fails to Face Court in City
Albert M. Raymond, convicted for writing libelous letters to police and officials, was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. A bench warrant was issued by Justice Gould after bail of 1000 dollars was forfeited, amid rumors he fled the city during his trial and appeal conducted alone. Leroy D. Walters and Benjamin Bridges aided police in the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert M. Raymond
Leroy D. Walters
Benjamin Bridges
Justice Gould
Raymond
Period Pianos Shape Modern Art of Piano Styles
Famous artists contribute to period piano designs as Weber pianos gain prestige. Exhibitions in New York showcase Weber styles while promoters argue pianos become art objects, not mere instruments. Santers & Arama Co. leads agency in the city as nobles in design praise the movement. An upcoming Sunday Post issue features Mrs. Nicholas Longworth Roosevelt in a portrait supplement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber Piano
Weber
Alfons
New York Fherald
Santers & Arama Company
Sunday Post
Nicholas Longworth
Roosevelt
Nicholas Londner
Lost 30400 in cash and notes in Brooklyn
Frederick J. Ennis a 17 year old bank messenger reported to police that he dropped a parcel containing 24000 in promissory notes 6000 in a Jenkins Trust Company check and 1000 in cash en route from Mechanics Bank Brooklyn to Ridgewood Bank The loss occurred on the street after he felt the pocket was secure then found the money missing at Ridgewood Bank
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Frederick J. Ennis
Mechanics’ Bank
Ridgewood Bank
Jenkins Trust Company
Hoo
Willard Portraits Lauded At Eastern High School
Commissioner Macfarland lauded Frances E. Willard's life and works as a portrait was presented at Eastern High School by the Y branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Speaker Graff and officials hailed Willard as a model American woman and noted her place in Statuary Hall. A reception for parents followed and a second portrait was shown at Gage School with Bloomingdale Y Branch involvement.
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Macfarland
Frances E. Willard
Eastern High School
Eastern Y
Woman's Christian Temperance Linton
Don P. Blaine
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 for Grandchildren's Share in Estate
The case involves grandchildren Hena Schofield Lydia Pigott Lewis and Emma Rothwell alleging exclusion from the estate under a will. They claim a deed agreement grants them one seventh of the residuary estate and seek court confirmation. Attorney Delma C. Stutler represents the complainants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hena Schofield
Lydia Pigott
Lewis
Emma Rothwell
Delma C. Stutler
Licensed to Practice Medicine and Midwifery Names Announced
The Board of Medical Supervisors of the District announced licensed physicians and midwives. Names include Rosier C. Bayly Coburn Raymond A. Fisher Edmund T. M. Franklin Chester Groff Howard James F. Johnson William H. Littlepage Irwin H. McCaswell Michael Aueds John A. Stuty Robert Sullivan Mrs. Lulu Winter-Pafton Mrs. Amille Fe Owens Eva H. Smj Olivia Taliaferro and others. Also notes a memorial gift related to Dr. Sampson and family. Aged woman Pear Gray Begress severely burned in her home on Thirteenth Street yesterday morning. fire started by a cook stove during breakfast preparation. Other ship and accident brief details incomplete.
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
Wathan
Pear Gray
Hoxie
Public Printer orders stir worker nerves at government shop
Printers and binders at the Government Printing Office feel humiliated by new general orders issued by Public Printer Stillings. Workers fear loss of time for reading the orders, note rigid rules restricting talking, and worry over potential discipline for minor infractions.
Indiana Farmers Form Vigilante Road Patrol Against Reckless Autos
Chicago dispatch reports Indiana farmers in Lake County have organized to pursue “horse thieves” of the road, classing reckless automobilists with horse thieves. They plan to post guards along highways, arrest violators, and extend patrols to deter dangerous driving while government clerks face internal disputes and questions of promotion and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Chicago
Lake County
Ind
The
Sociaton
Sgutomobile
Lawyer Yankus Arrested On Bench Warrant
White Plains February 16 Deputy Sheriff Kuss arrested Baltruss Yankus a New York lawyer on a bench warrant from the West Chester grand jury charging subornation of perjury in a case by Lizzie Ubart against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad over a collision near Washington. The grand jury said Yankus induced a witness to testify falsely to aid the plaintiff Assistant District Attorney Weeks said the witness had no knowledge of the accident and was not on the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
White Plains
N. Y
Kuss
Baltruss Yankus
New York
West Chester
Yankus
Weeks
Waggaman Indicted Again in Embezzlement Case
Thomas E. Waggaman was indicted by a district grand jury on embezzlement charges involving 5200 tied to the will of Adele B. French. The case centers on funds allotted to Mary Ellen French and Adele B. Harry for life with remainder to the Little Sisters of the Poor. Waggaman allegedly held and diverted the 5200 intended for beneficiaries.
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 voters call on president amid hazing-leaflet sting
A fragmented report notes Massachusetts leaders urge federal action as a hazing controversy surrounds a presidential communications issue. Delegates press Congress on food legislation and a Rodénberg bill eyeing tax or percentage measures is mentioned in connection to the election climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Rodénberg
Local Plan for Roadwork in Detroit Faces Delays
Fragmentary text describes an ongoing municipal construction plan in Detroit with unclear details and timing. The passage references a schedule, weather interruptions, and project progress but lacks concrete dates or involved agencies. Readers should watch for official updates on the roadwork timetable and any revised completion estimates.
Police Badge Recall Marks First NYC Inspector Era
A fragment recalls the early tenure of the first inspector in New York City police history. It notes a retirement tied to a recent transfer to the first inspection district in the Lower East Side after serving as inspector for Manhattan, the Bronx, and Richmond for three decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
East Side
Bhorough
Manhattan
Bronx
Richmond
Roosevelt
Explosives Law Aims Jail Time Across State
A fragmented OCR item notes that persons celebrating or involved with explosives face fines and imprisonment under state law. The text implies broad applicability and possible charges, with terms like jail, fine, discharge, and explosives mentioned as consequences. The era and context suggest a legal notice style brief.
Legal Action to Stop Ten Dollar Mileage Deposit
Harrisburg February 16 Secretary of Internal Affairs Brown orders the attorney general to sue the Pennsylvania Railroad to end the $10 refund deposit on each $20 mile age book. The deposit, claimed to deter misuse, mirrors banking activity and may violate the state constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Brown
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hines
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Public Demonstration in Santo Domingo Honors Caceres Stay
A large crowd gathered in Central Park for a music filled demonstration praising President Caceres for staying in power. A deputation carried an address with over 1,000 signatures to his residence, praising his leadership and the maintained peace amid rising customs receipts under receivership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caceres
Santo Domingo
Central Park
H A Taylor Resigns as Treasury Assistant Secretary Appoints Edwards
Horace A. Taylor resigns as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury to take effect June 30 1906. John H Edwards of Ohio named to succeed him after Taylor plans a long European tour. Edwards, born in South Charleston Ohio, is thirty and has held varied posts in banking 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 Crew
The State Department prepared testimonials for the officers and crew of the British steamship Statia who rescued the crew of the American bark Edward L. Mayberry off the North Carolina coast. Captain Hinds and Third Mate Finnis receive gold watches. gold medals go to Carpenter Samulse, Boatswain Barrett, and seamen Hearn May Zander and Wiley for gallantry and humane conduct.
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 After Murder Trial
Chicago, Feb 16. John Mueller and Robert Newcomb were executed on the county jail scaffold. Mueller, who killed his wife Anna and two children, was deemed sane after a medical opinion. Newcomb was hanged for the murder of Sergeant John Shine after a confrontation with officers.
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Chicago
John’.Mueller
Robert Newcomb
Newcomb
Mueller
Deneent
Anna Mueller
Tardens
Mary
Marthe
Johnn P
Walter
A. Galdonijost
Shine
The safeguards of a thorough investigation praised
A fragment from a historic page extols the importance of a comprehensive inquiry by officers utilizing ample resources. The text emphasizes steadfast governance and confident appeal to public trust in enforcement efforts.
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IBS
Jewett Allowed To Resign After Court Martial Conviction
Paymaster Henry E. Jewett U.S. Navy resigned “for the good of the service” after a Washington Navy Yard court martial convicted him of irregularities in his accounts. Former Secretary Tracy of New York was his uncle. Jewett joined in 1892 and held the rank of lieutenant commander. He will depart Washington for Chicago Detroit Bay City and St Louis to speak at clubs and chambers of commerce, then return February 2.
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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 Assignments Noted in 1906 Document
Fragmentary 1906 orders list army officers and corps transfers to the Ninth Infantry Sixteenth Infantry and East Dept posts. Mentions Maj Charles Morton, inspections, and various naval officers including Be Lloyd and Midshipmen bound for Asiatic and Atlantic stations.
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Wittiam
AL “Castle
Daniel
Shean
George
Roach
Y Dopolateas
Enel
Trem
Arthur
Budd
Fenoyt
Saezi
Este
Savannah Harbor Matresses Cost Discrepancy Revealed
Arthur S and Cooper testified in the Greene and Gaynor case about harbor work under 1392 contract. He said the government paid 35 cents per yard for matresses that cost contractors 9 cents and claimed no involvement in cost matters. He knew of the overpayment only after joining the operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Arthur S&. Cooper
Carter
Greene and Gaynor
Cooper
Dr Mary Walker Ill Inflammation Over Gender Role At Hospital
A dramatic scene at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington unfolds as Mary Walker, claiming to be a woman, demands a room to recover from bronchitis while dressing in men's clothes. Attendants report she is self assured, insisting she is a public man and will not share age. Doctors say she is improving and may leave soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibley Memorial Hospital
North Capitol
Pierce Streets
Mary Walker
Woese Imesh
Rae
Misplaced switch nearly causes West Shore wreck near Albany
A switch error at Tavena yard near Albany, New York, sent West Shore Railroad passenger train No. 4 colliding with a stationary coal train at sixty mph. Passengers were shaken. two injured slightly along with conductor Breeze and fireman Stahl. The eastbound Continental Limited carried an engine and seven coaches, four with passengers, all derailed or damaged but remained on the tracks.
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West Shore
Albany
N. Y
Tavena Yard
St. Louis
New York
Breeze
Stahl
Tha. Paasenger
Witnesses Sought in Bridge Trust Case in Ohio
Cleveland Ohio February 16 eighteen witnesses were sought by deputy sheriffs with subpoenas at the instance of former Attorney General Frank S Monnett for the prosecution in the bridge trust cases. Only a few appeared before the commissioner for examination the rest not having been found. The suit against whim is fled and Man nett hopes to secure some witnesses who are wanted. Crawford County tangs sigions and will return here later.
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 Wooster circuit court denies a continuance in the Taggart case due to Mrs. Taggart’s absence. Capt Taggart examined on his ability to care for the boys. The court keeps the order allowing Mrs Taggart time to prove fitness, while she is reportedly in Paris with the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Obie
Circuit Court
Taggart
Tagsah
Hilippines
Farewell Fete Aboard Sumner in Santiago Cuba
Hundreds of Cubans were entertained aboard the army transport Sumner in Santiago de Cuba on February 16 before its departure for Daiquiri. Captain Taylor briefed the party on the naval Battle of Santiago while guests viewed the wreck of the Oquénide sunk in the engagement and commissioners dedicated a monument marking the first landing of U S troops in 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
Santiago
de Cuba
Sumer
Daiquiri
Taylor
Daiquixi
United States
Cuba
Dog Show Blocked by Injunction Plea at Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House Company and Chase seek a writ to bar a Washington Light Infantry dog show in the armory beneath the theater arguing barking and crowds would disturb performances. The District Supreme Court requires the kennel club and corps to show cause next Friday.
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
Pertvian Occupation Report From Guayaquil
Incoherent dispatch cites Pertvians occupying Guayaquil. notes town extraction and pending movement. Mentions General Leaor Alfara arriving, and plans for a steamer departure from Guayaquil to Callao, Peru, with Monday as anticipated embarkation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guayaquil
Trial Forms in McKinney Case Spark New Briars
The Daily News reports a fresh petition in the case of Mrs. Leila McKinney a prominent society woman and church worker seeking mercy or a new trial. The article notes a possible remiss in prior rulings and hints at grounds of insanity while referencing other legal moves including a pardon petition for Johann Hoch. A souvenir feature announces a Roosevelt portrait in tomorrow's Sunday issue.
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Cha
Alede
J Bice
Raves
Circuit “Court
Iwad McKinney
Stella
Gray
Wéewitiney
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Packers
Meeker
Armour & Co
Iter
Era Long Legal Wrandeo Court
Jad
Memphis
Seabeasd Air Line Railway
Atlanta
Birmings
Ington
Boy
Willard
Rothwell
Sue
Dr. Sampson
George- Ath Te
Jer Devobian
Pliner Vonixp
Liverpool
Boston
Ateamer
Pane
Stillings
G Streets
Charles A. Stirlings
Government Printing Office
Vas
Stilings
Post
Bryan
Poreman
Pringing Ricketts
Aihgs
Meinig
Gin Conese
Little Sisters of Poor
New Bill
Geis
F.futu
Palen Nents Velt “Heldu Ag Coftterentes Rotarye Hne
Thesxecutiv
Congress
Bohnertts-ang
H. A. Taylor
Europe
Mueller and Newcomb
People’s Savings
Bank
Jewett
Norfolk
Waddil
Rott
Monroe
John. MccGinniss
FruitlewPan’ Shoals
Védsél
Lighthouse Board
Prton
Naples
Genoa
Italy
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Galveston
Naple
Tacoma
ARMY
Lioyd
Olding
S._ McDonald
Colina
Woolworth
Charleston
Keltosg
Rac
Asiatic Station
Midshipmen
He Decker
Y Tirake
Hickey
Maine
Setilie
Hughes
D. L. Hawara
Sustiles
Saderabay
Missouri
R. L. Walker
Kentucky
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H. A
Grr
Mass
F. M. Bogan
Caltic
Mante ‘Cristl
Fankee
Guantanamo
Columibia
Sewall Point
Walker
Hospital Ss
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Ole
Ploses
Grand Opera House
Hse
Kenneth Oie
Dhe Grmary
Andoas
McKinney
Hoch
Daily News
Dv Deénzen
Hass
Bea
Johann
Charlies O. Brown
Duluth
Min
Agnew
Stone & Poole
O'Donnell's
Fist
Waar Faye
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