Court details large rail rebates to named concerns
The court names several rail rebate recipients in a sprawling figure study, including Barton Brow, Robert Keith Furniture Company, Webb-Freysehlag Mercantile Company, Mmery Bird Thayer Dry Goods, and F. P. Kirkenall Shoe Company. It notes four years of rebates, suggests more refunds were given, and cites Hale vs Henkle (1906) as ending immunity for corporations. Attorney General praises the ruling against Armour Swift Morris Cudahy and others, calling rebates a public harm and urging imprisonment to deter future discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suma
Barton Brow
Robert Keith Furniture Company
Kansas City
Webb- Freysehlag Mercantile Company
Mmery,Bird, Thayer Dry Goods Company
Burnham, Hannas
Mimger Dry Goods Company
St. Louis
F. P. Kirkenall Shoe Company
Omaha
Supreme Court of the United States
McPherson
Armour, Swift, Morris, and Cudahy Packing Companies
Burlington Haltroad
Taggart and
Thomas
Five Indictments Reported In Cincinnati Grand Jury
Cincinnati June 22 five indictments were reported by the grand jury arising from the Drake committee inquiry into public offices. Crichton former park superintendent was indicted over disposal of city greenhouse flowers. Luhing Coat Company Marmet Company named under Valentine anti trust law for supplying the city under contract. Rudolph Kleyboidte and Henry Burkshold indicted for alleged false pretenses to aid the grand jury. No bribery indictments were returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Unio
Grand Jury
Drake Committee
State Senate
BFP
Critehell
Park Super
Luhing Coat Company
Marmet Company
Valentine
Rudolph K Kleyboidte
Henry Burkshold
Ther Grand Jury
Fraud allegations target Flagler Iron and Steel suit
In Chicago on June 23 the United States Circuit Court heard fraud claims against the Flagler Iron and Steel Company of Chicago tied to a $90,000 bill. Named defendants include Harvey K. Flagler and Wills P. Dickinson with others, alleging use of the firm to defraud. The company, formed in 1904 with a $5 million capital, aimed to operate mining properties. Separately, Chicago Great Western Railway chief announced discontinuing grain elevator rebates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flagier Steel Company
Chicago
United States
Wplagier Iron and Steel Company
Alfred 3. Costello
H. H. Costello
Harvey Cheney
Robert Cheney
Harvey K. Flagler
Wills P. Dickinson
F. H. Head
W. R. Dickinson
Frank A. Holmer
John A. Clancy
George EB. Simpson
Flagler Company
I Np 1904
Frank Hume Is Suffering From Poor Health
Frank Hume of 1235 Massachusetts avenue has remained critically ill for weeks with doctors giving little hope of recovery. A longtime local grocer, he served as a Confederate soldier and later ran a grocery partnership with Richard Poole before assuming full control of the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puggilans
Frank Hume
Massachusetts Avenue
Mr. Hume
Culpeper
Richard Poole
Mr. Poole
Hume
Poole
Explosion in Manhole Sparks Fire Near Sixth and B Streets
A loud explosion and sheet of flame erupted from a gas buildup in a manhole after a Washington Traction car passed. The conduit grounding in the adjacent track triggered the fire. The manhole cover flew, collapsed into the street, but no injuries were reported as repairs were made promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Traction Company
Costly jewel found by worker in coal yard
Richard Currey, a Black laborer at Fourteenth and T streets north west, turned over a diamond and pearl brooch, valued at unknown dollars, the property of Mrs J D Winsor of Havertown Pa, lost May 2 and reported to police. The brooch was recovered yesterday. Eight bicycles stolen on Pennsylvania avenue. six recovered by Alexandra Va police. Three alleged thieves, Bell Eugene Parker and James Iggs, all Black and from the southwest city, charged with larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Curréy
Fourteenth and
T Streets
Parlam and
O Brien
J. D. Winsor
Haversport
Pennsyvania Avenue
Alexandra, Va
Ara ‘Aled Bell
Eugene Parker
James Iggs
Theouthwest
Tillman Urges Women Power in Pennsylvania Politics
Senator Benjamin R. Tillman denounces Pennsylvania machine politics in York urging women to advise voters. He decries foreign influx and corporate control, warns Lincolnites and bosses threaten democracy, and calls for America for Americans and Pennsylvania for Pennsylvanians. He spoke before the York Democratic Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Politico
Washington Post
Benjamin R. Titman
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
United States
New York
Penn
Sylvania
Republican
America
Senator Tilmen
York Democratic Society
Thia City
Plate Printers Close To Couple Into AFL Merger
International Steel and Copper Plate Printers Union meets at the Ebbitt House adopts resolutions opposing affiliation with plate engravers until amalgamation under the AFL banner. Calls for government securities to be printed by hand roster presses and endorses Roosevelt and AFL actions. Officers likely to be elected today with Keegan not seeking a fourth term, banquet at Light Infantry Armory planned. Delegates may stay in city into next week to finish business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Steel and Copper Plate Printers‘ Union
Ebbitt House
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Gompers
Executive Council
Poscmen
Congress
Keegan
Light Infantry Armory
Bureau of Engraving and iPrinting
Rock Creek Park
Villa Flora
Becker release ends morphine death mystery
Coroner Glazebrook ruled Mrs Lydia Becker of M432 EB street southeast died accidentally from morphine poisoning. Her husband Charles A. Becker was released from custody after being held for investigation. The baby was taken back to the family home from the Washington Asylum yesterday and funeral plans remain incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
Becker
EB Street
Glazebrook
Charles A. Becker
Seventh Precinct
Suit Against P B Chase Seeks Fifteen Thousand Dollars
Julia A Ewing filed a District Supreme Court petition seeking 15000 in a suit against P B Chase claiming injury from a January 29 fall at Chase's Theater. She alleges negligent sighting of the box and that her left leg was fractured and shortened, with about 2000 spent on medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. GB. Chase
Julia A. Ewing
Chase's
Bar Association forms committee to revise court rules
A committee led by W Moaby Willams with Willam Henry White and Wilam W Millan was appointed by William F Mattingly, president of the District Bar Association, to revise court rules. The Bar Association directed the panel to solicit written suggestions from local bar members. Justice Stafford granted Anna D Williams an absolute divorce from Trezevant Wil ame and allowed her to resume her maiden name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Moaby Willams
Willam Henry White
Wilam W. Millan
William F. Mattingly
District Bar Association
Bar Association
Williama
Justice Stafford
Anna D Williams
Trezevant Wilame
Williams
Glen
Dyspepsia and Stomach Strength Advice
Advice urges strengthening and toning the stomach as the path to relief, arguing that repeated improper demands have weakened its function and that cure lies in improving stomach condition rather than other approaches.
Entered Suit for 125000 Damages Over Stock Contract
Eugenes Davis sues Col. Orrin G Staples in the District Supreme Court for 125000 damages claiming breach of an August 1904 stock agreement. Davis says Staples failed to obtain 20000, costing him 23700 shares valued at 35 cents each, and asks to enjoin transfer of Capuzaya Mining Company stock and custody of stock certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Orrin G. Staples
District Supreme Court
Eugenes Davis
Mr. Davis
Cepagaya Noning Company
Davis
Col. Staples
Equity
Capuzaya Mining Company
Capuzaya Company
Alumni Officers Chosen At Business High School Meeting
Alumni Association of Business High School elected W. Sullivan as president and H C Metcalf as first vice president at a meeting held in the Assembly Hall on Ninth Street and Rhode Island Avenue. G H Mattingly, Grace Barlbut, William King, and D M Smith named for top offices. several members elected to executive and advisory boards. Changes to the constitution were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business High School Association
Alumni Association of
Business High School
New Assembly Hall
Ninth Street
Rhode Istead Avenue
W. & Sullivan
H. C. Metcalf
G. H. Mattingly
Charles A. Jones
J. E. Troth
Ruth Bowie
James BE. West
Advisory Board
For Life
Jessie C.suter
W. G. Stuart
Madge Staley
C. Lambourne
Clari Babcock
H. E. Stringer
T. L. Spelden
J. H. Wagner
H. ©. Houghtor
P. V.ieser
Ida M. Atchison
Suffrage Day Rally In DC Aims At Home Rule
Suffrage League of the District of Columbia organizes Suffrage Day at una Park with Speaker Champ Clark and other leaders including Jesse B. Wilson and Samuel Gompers to press for District representation. Marine Band concert at the White House follows with a 6 05 PM program of seven pieces and a star spangled banner finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffrage League of
District of Columbia
Atuna Park
Champ Clark
Missouri
League
Clark
Sims
Robert, Reyburn
Jesse B. Wilson
Josiah Millard
Samuel Gompers
Terence V. Powderly
Frank Morrison
Marine Band
White House
Solset Friedérich
Smith
Munialana Llewellyn
Stone
Breatton
Meg
McInthre
Pitted
Benefit for Miss Hallowell at Shoreham Hotel event
A national testimonial benefit for Miss Hallowell, called the invalid author reader and sunshine poetess of America, will be held at the Shoreham Hotel next Tuesday. The program features original recitations and instrumental and vocal numbers with Marine Band members under Prof. Zantelmann, attended by Cabinet members and other prominent officials and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hallowell
Shoreham
Quailed on Gallows Could Not Utter a Prayer
Richard Ivens was hanged in Chicago for the murder of Mrs. Bessie Hollister. The condemned man failed to voice a prayer on the drop. His father and an insane-appearing mother appealed warnings, while Ivens maintained innocence and claimed hypnotic coercion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Richard Ivens
Bessie Hollister
Son
Con Man in Town Traps Deputy Coroner and Victims
A smooth confidence man visited Washington Thursday, befriending locals including Deputy Coroner Glazebrook and others. He "borrowed" money, claimed kin to Dr Glazebrook, and used an England tale to justify treasures as police tracked him across stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Corponer Glazebrook
W. Riley
Deeble
Dr. Glazebrook
Leamington
Emgland
Barn Fire Scorches Hay Loft at Catholic University
Spontaneous combustion in a hay loft on university grounds at Brookland caused a blaze that heavily damaged a two story barn containing hay grain and farming implements. Loss estimated at 2600 dollars with insurance. James Mulvihill notified the alarm after spotting smoke from his Brookland store. Firemen arrived too late to save the structure which stands near dormitories and the lecture hall. rebuilding likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic University
Brookland
James Mulvihill
Made of excellent quality epi two box plaits in front and three the back
Special item description notes a small wearable accessory set for young children. Details include plaited styling and a Hadise belt in black patent finish. Sizes 2 to 3 years.
Choose Irish Sculptor for Barry Statue Location
A coalition of Irish groups urged the statue commission to select a site for the Barry statue. Lafayette and Franklin squares and the Massachusetts New Jersey junction were discussed but no location chosen. Delegation favored sculptors of Irish descent including St Gaudens and Daniel French. commission members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Barry
Teft
Bonaparte
Wetmore
Representative McLeary
M. B. Doiscall
Congress
Barry
Hoyas
William F. Downey
Nicholas H Shea
Clarence Mangan
Frank P. Burke
P. J. Walshe
T. V. Powderly
D. F. Finnecan
J.D. Gallagher
M. F. O'Donoghue
Western Federation Rejects Ohio Illinois Miners Entry
By unanimous vote, the Western Federation of Miners executive board refused the application of coal miners from Ohio and Illinois affiliated with the Limited Mine Workers of America for admission to the federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Federation
Ohio and
Ulinois
Denver& Colp
Western Federation of Miners Today
Coal Miners of
Ohio
Limited Mine Workers of America
Weather conditions report from Washington bureau June 22
The Weather Bureau reports unsettled showery conditions across northern and western districts with cooler temperatures in the north and west, warmer in the south and east. Expect Saturday showers in New England to the Mid-Atlantic and Lake regions, Sunday showers in Ohio and Mississippi valleys, with cooler readings in the western Southwest and Midwest. Winds will be light to fresh varying by coast, with variable winds offshore. Temperature readings show a mix of highs and lows across multiple locations with a standard thermometer listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Dept of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Rocky Mountaina
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Lake Region
Middle Atlantic States
Rocky Mountains
New England
Midis Atlantic States
Florida
Missouri
Mississippi
Arkansas
Southwest
Ohio
Miattesinpl
Middle Atlantis
Ghin
Mlestacipns
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Hehe
Gulf Ovale
Lowar Lakes
Upper Lakes
Bam
Affec
Nightingale Subdued After Wharf Stabbing On Jane Moseley
James Nightingale, 19, described as a negro, allegedly stabbed two special officers Norris and Turner while resisting arrest after stealing a watch from a young woman aboard the Somerset Beach boat Jane Moseley. He fled, drew a knife, and wounded the officers before being captured by Sergi Dunigan and Private Fields at Seventh Street wharf. The watch was recovered and Nightingale faces theft and assault charges in Police Court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nightingale
Sergi
Dunigan
Fields
Fourth Precinct
Seventh Street
Nightingale
Jane Moseley
Somerset Beach
Mit
Norris
Turner
Immaculate Conception Academy Commencement Honors
Miss Marlo Baker received the honors at the forty first annual commencement held yesterday in Carroll Hall. Rev J D Marr delivered the address. Vocal music and elocution received praise, with numerous instrumental contributors led by Miles R Sullivan and many others. Angle Markey won the gold medal for highest standing in classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Senesation Academy
Marlo Baker
Immaculate Conception Academy
Carroll Hall
J. D. Marr
Miles R. Sullivan
H. Williams
M. Dunigan
M. Kelmer
M. Slattery
EB. O'Donnell
N. Claude
H. Berens
VM. Cannon
F. Smithers
M. Burke
G. Stewart
A. McMahon
J. Donovan
FH. Satfell
M. McInerney
M. Fitzgerald
M Connors
F. McWillams
M. Melling
M. Dunn
L. Roche
R. de Meza
G. Lynrk
M. Blakeney
M. Minnahan
M. Helan
E. Moore
I. Cale
Miss Angle Markey
Bar examination opens for 160 candidates at Georgetown
The semi annual bar entrance tests started yesterday at the Georgetown University Law School Building. About 160 applicants including two women from local law schools are scheduled for two days of examinations. Hugh T. Taggart serves as chairman of the court committee overseeing the process. Chief Justice Dinbaugh denied a receiver petition in Moxley versus The People's Mutual Benefit Association, noting the company is prospering and properly run. affidavits show no prior accounting demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsttict Supreme Court
Georgetown University Law School
Hugh T. Taggart Sa
Dinbaugh
Moxley
People’s Mutual Benefit Association
Showig
Wut
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Tillman
Becker JS
P. B. Chase
Hood
Eugene Davils
Saya
Suffrage League
Luna Park
Ives
Ivens
Jall
Yvens
Franklin
C. Hollister
Hollister Brothers
North Halstead Straet
Iveng
Avens
Supreme Court
Board of Pardons
Lansburgh & Bro
Seventh St
Eighth St
Cisseseere
Morocco
Asheville
N.C
Atlanta
Bizmark
Boston
Buffalo
N.Y
Incinnati
China
Davenport
Iowa
Cheyenne
Wyo
Beaver
Colo
Galveston
Tex
Helena
Mont
Tudianapolla
Ind
Byoo
Jacksonville
Fin
City
Marquatte
Mieh
New Otlerns
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River Bulletin
Harpers Ferry
W. Ve
Both Rivers
Sauddy
Subane Negro
Garter's
Wittle Iver
Pillsy
Hegg
Peter Grogan
H and T
Wists
Diener
Cane
OLD Colony CO
H Street
Europe
H St. N- W
Vanpanea
Aeolian Company
Sanders G Stayman Co
F St
Phebe
Mr. Hennessy
Mr. Dooley
Collier's
Ational
Kent
Wilkins- Sheiry
Wilkens-Sheiry Printing Co
Security Storage Company
American Security and Trust Co
The
Law Reporter Printing Co
Fifth Street
N. W
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
F St. N.W
Christian Xander
7Th St
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