Ice Trust Case Detailing Dealers and Price Conspiracy
The indictment outlines alleged ice trade restraint by American Ice Company Chapin Sacks Manufacturing Company and others. It claims they conspired to fix wholesale prices and restrict dealer discounts to suppress competition in the District of Columbia. Witnesses listed include Reynolds Creence and multiple named associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapin-Sacks Manufacturing Company
American Ice Company
Chapin-Sachs Manufacturing Company
Kimberly, Hoover, Chapin, and Rednvin
District of Columbia
Montreas
Annet
Iee
Wealanft
Kimberly, Hoover
Chapin-Sacks Manufacturing
Chapin and Redman
Renolds
Creence
John D Sanfe
Atwetl
Benn Coann
Edward
Steuart Nitotas
Ruth William
Isha
Hodskinson Juhn Robertis
John G
Allen Thomas J
Nash Frederic'c
Heman Notert
J Berrim
Joseph J
Waters Walter
Weaver William F
Dante
Soly
Olver
van Deventer
Vito Soth
Eavin
Grane
French Simpson
Val
Charles W Tarter
James E Hovaleson
Walter Lo Aimmont John
Metay Mose
Tevant
Ridvad Sweeney
Chapin Denies Involvement in Ice Price Conspiracy
Chapin president of the Chapin Sacks Company faced a grand jury inquiry over alleged conspiracies to fix ice prices with the American Ice Company. He denied any agreement, pledged to reveal a December contract showing all output terms, and challenged testimony from other dealers as biased. The situation centers on price disputes and potential connections to Corby Manufacturing and independent ice dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iuhte
Chapin
E Street
Hapin
Chapins Sacks Company
Te Chap Sacks Company
Amencance
Chapn Sacks Company
Chapin-Sacks Comyams
Tie
Corby
Corbby Manufacturing Company
Mir Chapin
Icp
Grand Lot
Chap
John D Bartlett
Sanuel
Kimberly
American Ice Company
Take
Civic progress and trade shift prompt Baltimore branch
E. F. Droop explains why his piano and music house opened a Monumental City branch to secure proper shipping facilities. The note touches on civic progress and the outlook for cheap coal amid a busy Washington trade environment and increased commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E. F. Droop
Monumental City
Greater City May Bring Cheaper Coal
The Washington boom spurs interest in reducing coal costs as a local coal dealer criticizes discriminatory rail rates. Officials note lack of local pressure hindered action, but current activity may prompt action by Congress or the Interstate Commerce Commission. Local firms report shipping delays and higher costs, with Baltimore gaining competitive advantage for Southern trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce
Cockrell
District of Columbia
Fmmer
Norfolk
Mr. Droop
Careleas
Baltimore
Shippers’ Association
Jobbers and Shippers Decide Plans for Busy Campaign
The Jobbers and Shippers Association of Washington DC organizes at the New Willard Hotel. A joint committee met at the American Security and Trust Company to draft bylaws, elect officers, and form a board of directors with eight members, aiming to boost Washington commerce and shipping interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobbers and Shippers Association of
Washington, D
New Willard
American Security and Trust Company
Fall
The
Jobbers and Shippers’ Association of
Washington, DC
Washington
Fle
Pullich
Anance
Bell
Give It A Boost Slogan From Local Firm Inadvertent Ad Blitz
Lamb and Tiden, a local manufacturing family, announced a new idea to boost Washington city business. They distributed advertising blotters reading Greater Washington, give it a boost across a session of a committee. They urged spreading the slogan on envelopes to broaden public reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamb & Tiden
Fie City
Ita
Greater Washington
Seleme
Ice dealer charged with selling short weight in Irving street
An ice dealer was charged with failing to weigh ice before selling it and posted $29 collateral for appearance. Haskell said inspectors will be increased to crack down on short weight sales. Several workers were arrested for selling ice without proper weighing and posted collateral at precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afie Beng
Irving Street
Howe
Ttto Linaweaver
Charles Hampton
Home Ice Company
Give Us Light Manufactories Says Thomas W Smith
Lumber dealer Thomas W Smith and former Washington Board of Trade leader urges tiny jobbers and shippers to back light manufacturing in Washington. He cites Pennsylvania Railroad freight growth, argues local factories would cut costs, boost commerce, and lower prices by locating a furniture, cotton, and shoe plants along the Upper Potomac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas W Smith
Smith
East Washington Citizens’ Association
Washington Board of Trade
Greater
Upper
Potomac
Jobbers and Suppers' Association
Board of Trade
Gratitude Resolution From Washington Jobbers and Shippers
The Joint committee of the Jobbers and Shippers Association of Washington expresses deep gratitude to the local press for active interest and magnificent support. The resolution notes the help in quickening business interests and attracting jobbing and wholesale houses to Washington, with expected results in making and developing a greater city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobbers and Shippers’ Association of
Washington
Shippera
Washington as gateway to the South urged by Business Men's Association
Frank K. Raymond, Fast President, urged Washington to become the commercial gateway to the South. He claimed southern resources coal timber iron and minerals are in early development and that the South will drive national prosperity. He urged local self government and civic effort over political pull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank K. Raymond
Business Men's Association
Congress
South
trans-Mississippi
Hummel Suspended Amid Dodge Morse Divorce Case Appeal
New York July 12 Avraham HR Haum suspended from further practice pending appeal of conviction on conspiracy charges in the Dodge Morse divorce case. Hummel long prominent criminal and divorce lawyer. Howe & Hummel defended Martin Thorne in Guidetsuppe murder trial and participated in major divorce cases over two decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Avraham HR. Haum
Dodge-Morse
Supreme Court
Hummel
Howe
Shaw's Proposal To Barks Secretary Meets Smelting Exec
Secretary Shaw discussed a plan to deposit up to 30 million dollars in national banks subscribing for Panama Canal bonds with a likely portion left on deposit until after the bond sale. He met Edward Brush of American Smelting and Refining, speculated to cover silver bullion purchases for coinage, as he has urged more small denomination silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post New York
Shaw
Edward Brush
American Smelting and Refining Company
Hlas
Citizens Six Per Cent Loan Association of Brentwood
Citizens of Brentwood Maryland met Tuesday evening at the home of Charles T Johnson Jr Mount Rainier to organize the Citizens Six Per Cent Loan Association of Brentwood Md The object is to provide means for residents and property holders to borrow money at reasonable rates on good security Officers elected include President J Enos Ray Jr Secretary Treasurer Larry D Snead Directors R H Scroggins E A Champlin A L Hughes and Larry D Snead A board meeting will be held at Johnsons home on July 38 to adopt a constitution and by laws C T Johnson A R B Smith and B H Bondurant are soliciting stock subscriptions and C J Simms has been elected attorney for the association
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brentwood
Tursjay
Charles T Johnson Jr
R H Scroggins
E. A Champlin
A L Hughes
Larry D. Snead
Mount Rainier
E. H Roberts
D. L Ganbin
Rentwood
Jonos Ray
Yr. Chillum
Charles J Simms
Washington
Mr. Johnson
C.T Johnson
A. RB
Smith
H Bondurant
C. [. Simms
Association
Former broker Ferguson dies by self-inflicted gunshot
Kaiie Ferguson of this city shot himself through the heart in his Windsor Hotel rooms today. once a stock brokerage firm member, he had suffered heavy losses recently and was formerly from Louisville, Kentucky, where he had two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tro. M Y
Kaiie Ferguson
Windsor Hotel
Ferguson
Louisville
Record of Lewis Biles's Service Ends Before Promotion
Lewis Biles, chief of the Indian Bureau files division, died on the eve of promotion to chief clerk after a 27 year service with only three days sick leave and one late arrival. Commissioner Leupp praised his constancy and efficiency, noting his habit of starting early and working overtime and stating the promotion would honor merit rather than influence. A funeral in Olympia was planned with many former associates expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Bureau
Leupp
Lewis Biles
Files
Bureau
Secretary of the Interior
On- Bross
Ellsonsidered
Hitchcock
Larrabeed
Indian Office
Hillis
Ellis
Olympia
Cloudburst Wrecks City Ocampo Mexico Damages Americans Safe
A cloudburst and landslide on July 16 at Ocampo Jesus Maria Chihuahua Mexico nearly destroyed the city. Seven killed and many injured. Americans aid the wounded and recover bodies. W C Greene Gold and Silver Co losses about 5000 Mexican, Watterson Co losses about 15000. Robert Brooks of W C Greene in charge. News reached El Paso by telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Ocampo
Jesus Maria Chihuahua
Mexico
Robert Brooks
W. C. Greene Gold and Silver Company
W. C. Greene
Qcarmna
Three Hurt in Wreck Near Atglen Philadelphia
A Philadelphia Special express on the Pennsylvania Railroad collided with a freigth train at Atglen, Pa. Both engineers and a brakeman on the passenger train were severely injured but not fatally. Fog kept passenger injuries minimal as the express, delayed since Pitts burg, was running slowly toward Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Atglen
Tventy
Fatal pistol duel in Noble leaves one dead one wounded
Near Noble Oklahoma on July 12 Otto Amerus and his brother in law Mr Kent exchanged shots in a pistol duel. Amerus was killed and Kent mortally wounded in the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble, Okla
Otto Amerus
Kent
Amerus
Song Tames Mountain Lion in Black Hills Attack
Mrs. John Underwood of New York camping with her husband in the Black Hills was attacked by a mountain lion Tuesday night. She sang to pacify the beast as it leaped and pressed on her chest. The animal retreated when she sang but growled when she stopped. Found exhausted the next morning, the cougar was killed by Mr. Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebr
John Und Aerwood
New York
Black Hills
Mra Underwood
Bicyclists Hit Auto At Railroad Gates
Bicyclists Gilbert Fletcher and Robert Boyce collided with an automobile driven by B G Wilcox at First and H streets northeast when gates lowered. Fletcher and Boyce suffered facial and leg bruises. Wilcox unhurt as the car and bicycles sustained minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Wilcox
F Street
Gilbert Fletcher
Sli
M Street
Robert Boyce
Bates Street
First
H Streets
Fletcher
Boyce
Wilcox
H Street
Ito
Veneering Plant Burned in Johnson City Tenn
Special to The Washington Post reports a veneering plant owned by W E Uptegrove & Co. in Johnson City Tennessee burned this evening. Loss estimated above 200000 dollars, with only partial insurance. An oil line near repairs sparked the blaze, with the belt catching fire and spreading to machinery rooms. The fire left one man unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Erstol
W E Uptegrove & Co
Johnson City
Tenn
Trust Alleged to Fix Box Prices in Midwest United States
William B Beckman of Blytheville Arkansas filed a bill in the United States Circuit Court seeking an accounting a receiver for the Chicago MHI and Lumber Company and an injunction against Paapeke Leicht Lumber American Box Packing Box Marked Tree Lumber and others. He alleges a nationwide pool or trust since 19? to regulate box prices with a capital of about 200 million dollars and annual output around 25 million. A judge was in court but no immediate action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William B Beckman
Blytheville
Ark
United States
Chicago Mhi and Lumber Company
Paapeke-Leicht Lumber Company
Amercan Box Company
Packing Box Company
Marked Tree Lumber Company
Herman Paapeke
Edward A. Leicht
William Wilms
Charles Wiedman
Chicago Mill
Hamels
Indiana
Missouri
Arkangay
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Beckman
Chicago Mill and Lumber Company
United, States
Weather Warnings and Temperatures Across Regions
The July weather forecast shows hot conditions west of the Rocky Mountains with temperatures from 90 to 150 degrees, especially in Western Oregon and California. Central valleys also rise, while the East enjoys moderate warmth with afternoon thunderstorms. Showers expected Friday and Saturday across several regions, with irregular temperature shifts east of the Rockies and continuing warm weather. Coastal winds vary from light to fresh on different shores. Downtown readings noted high temperatures around 87 to 93 F in the afternoon, with notable humidity and sunshine hours. A separate item reports New York Mayor vetoing a bill to fund street concerts by the Orphans' Aid Society in Charleston, D. C., citing bad precedent.
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Dept of Aguenivure
Boreas
Washington
Rocky Mountain
Westin
Oregon
Alley
California
Arizont
Crope
Lake Fegtors
Atlantic
Rocky Mountains
Lake Region
Atlantis
Kew England
Nevad
Arizona
New Meztec
Mississippi M9
Lower
Nissouri
Arkansas
Gulf and
South Atlaatic Stake
Upper Lake
Zorer Lake
Mississippi River
Lower Lake Region
New England
Middle Atlant
Eael
West Gulf
Nouth
S'unday
Grand Banks
New York
McGowan
Board of Aldermen
the Orphans' Aid Society
Charleston
D. C
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Broadeas
Movement For Advance
Knapp
Chanmar Knapp
Washngtons
Georgetown
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
E. F Droop & Sone’ Piano and Music House
Droop
United
EH F Droop & Sons
Jobbers and Shippers’ Association
John Joy Edson
Charles J. Howe
Charles J Bell
P Max
R P. Andrews
Milton Alles
JX Parre
Monroe Luchs
B F Saul
Ed Kelley
C. B. Howe
American Stone Paving and Construction Company
National City Bank
P Mann, & Co
RW. Henderson
Lamb & Tilden
Owen Owen
Arthur Randle
Robert
Siemen van Phreat
Loeben
Queerstory
Iave
Abe Hummel
Barks
Panama
Silven
Lansburgh &G Bro
Seventh Street
Machine
Shannon & Luchs
13Th St. N. W
Peter Grogan
Seventh St
Boxmakers’ Trust
Central West
Affleck
Reimfa i
Asheville
Aulonta
Atlantic City
Birmerck
Boston
Buttato
Claptanari
Cifo
Cheyenne
Wye
Umes
Davenport
Town
Denver
Gale
Des Manes
Galveston
Helena
Mont
Indianapolia
Ind
Jacksonville
Fin
Kansas City
Marquetia
Mich
Mempile
New Orleans
North Piatts
N.Y
Gmahn
Piteburg
Salt Lake Ciy
Utah
St Louis
Paul Mina
Springfeld
Jst
Vicksburg
Miss
River Bulletin
Harpers Wary
W. Va
Both Rivers
Morere
Girls Sale
Sanders & Stayman Co
Carleton Vaughan
H. W
National Capital Brewing Co
Tharp
Berkeley
Rye Size
St.n.w
Christian Xander
Virginia Ports
St. Berg
Wilkens Sherry
Wilkens-Sherry Printing Co
Tobacco Trust
Nashville
John W Gaines
South Temble
J. G. Stanley
POSTA
Rudolph
St. Charles
Raleigh
Seaside
Strand
Haddon Hall
Chalfonte
Teaymore
Brighton
Marlboro
Dennis
Chelsea
Deor
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