Indictments target steel and wire trade trusts in New York
Nine associations and eighty four individuals face Sherman antitrust charges after a New York grand jury indicted leaders of firms tied to United States Steel and its subsidiary American Steel and Wire. Defendants include Frank Jay Gould, Herbert Satterlee, William Palmer, and Erskine Hewitt. The suits allege price fixing and territory division across nine industry groups.
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New York Grand Jury
American Steel and Wire Company
Steel Corporation
W. P. Palmer
New York
Nin
Wire Trust
Steel | Industrit
Eerbert Sattertec
Juidt Pont Morgan
William F. Palmer
Amican Steel and Wiee Company
Anbsidiary
United States Steel Corporation
Frank Jay Genk
al Dominim Bron and Nail Works
Com Pany
Erskine Hewitt
Abrams Hewitt
Wise
Poola
Charity House
Bureau of Corporation4
Tha Steel
Tnit
States Steel Corporation
Moor Wil
Comyuns
Trenton Tron
Phe Aamerxan Steel and
Wire Dompans
Frank Jo Gould
Old Dominion Tron and Sail Works
Belle Isle
Richmond
Herbert le Satterlee
Harry
Staltird
Frentod
Trebure Pa
Oakland
Diplomatic Changes Highlight Taft Era Appointments
President Taft reshuffles the diplomatic corps with new postings and promotions. Thomas Dawson of Iowa becomes Resident Diplomatic Officer at the Pan American post, Percival Dodge advances to Panama, and Percival Heintzieman receives a central role. George T. Weitzel and Charles McPowle receive assistant chief duties in Latin American and Far Eastern divisions. Willing Spencer becomes president Huntington Watson’s private secretary as other ministers and secretaries are named to posts in Paraguay, Panama, and Europe, reflecting merit driven transfers across the State Department.
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State Department
Percival Dodge
Panama
Percival Heintzieman
WM. A. Grevstad
Paraguay
Thomas Dawson
Iowa
Panim
Mink
Huntington Watson
Senate
Taft
van i. Youns
South Tiheta
Nioley V. Greve Stud O
Utne
Tanister
Trigny Tewis Timstein
New York
Ricu Iharles
D White
New Jersey
Honduras
HO Peren Akt Dodge Minieister
Panint
Horse Bites Aged Friend Amid Yard Incident
A 74 year old woman who feeds grass was bitten by a horse and lost two fingers. The event occurred this afternoon in front of her home as she tended the yard. The horse owner, Philip Clark, reported the animal’s behavior and a return route was noted with a validity until July 18.
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Washington
Theo Yo
Philip Clark
Derac
Senator Kenyon Stirred by Lorimer Case Testimony
Illinois senate inquiry focused on Edward Hines and his claim that President Taft, Senator Aldrich, and Senator Penrose urged Lorimer's election. Hines denied arranging funds or influence for Lorimer, while contradicting earlier testimony from Clarence Funk and other witnesses. The hearing raised questions of perjury and potential prosecutions as senators pressed Hines on administration attitudes and appointments.
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Kenyon
Lorimer
Senate
Lorinia
Edward Ilines
Chicago
Loriner
Kimnes
Towa
Hines
Taft
Aldrich
Penross
Senate White House
Ti Wan
White House
Ilmes
Tommer
Ifimes
Illnbis Senate
Aldmich
Sentor Prnrose
Tlamiiners
Presiddent
Merch
Jones
Flines
Tunk
Limes
Finks
Funk
Fines
Funds
Wi Wines
Wirtoi Cook
Duluth
Winn
Springfield
Nok
Turrish
Vid Stephenson
Congress
Elec Lorimar
Mir Cooks
American Jews Admitted Amid Russian Policy Talks
June 4 St Petersburg report notes Armenian representations to Russia over American Jews facing possible exclusion. Final decisions to be made by Pixamen authorities, with no exclusion announced yet. Senate Foreign Relations Committee discussions, Culom and Culberson spar over action and Portugal recognition amid Russia events.
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St Petersburg
The
Amenian
Ema
Culberson
Republic of
Portugal
Bacon
Husband Schooling at Home Rules in Massachusetts Case
Special to The Washington Post from Spingfeld Mass June 2. Judge Charles L Long ruled in a separate support suit by Henrys D Marsh against his wife Mrs Marsh that the husband remains head of the home under Massachusetts law. The judge described Mrs Marsh as persistent in challenging the traditional role and said the husband has the right to buy food, set meal times, and discharge a maid if needed. He advised the litigants to settle their conferences themselves.
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Washington Post
Spingfeld
Mass
Massachusetts
Charles L Long
Henrys D Marsh
Robbery at Covent Garden Opera Stuns Gala Audience
Mrs Charles B Kettchen of Denver reports her pearl and diamond brooch valued at $12 000 stolen during a Covent Garden gala opera after the national anthem. Police suspect expert thieves exploited the distraction, as another pearl necklace worth $80 000 was also lost. The brooch features eight large diamonds with two 10 karat stones.
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Washington Moat
New York
Americn
London
Charles B Kettchen
Denver
Covent Garden
Ketterhen
Bids High for Mortlake Tapestries
A Washington Post report states an American offered 375000 for the Mortlake tapestries copied from Raphaels cartoons now at Beboir castle chapel. Once owned by the Dukes of Rutland, pieces have scattered after Charles I era, with some burned or housed in museums. more works are heading to America.
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Washington Post
London
Duke of Rutland
Mortlake
Raphaels
Beboir Castle
Order of
Charlies
Charles I
Cromwell
Lord Haddon
Dukes of Rutland
Brussels
South Kensington Museum
America
Denver Slayer Convicted in Self Defense Plea Fails
Harold Frank Henwood of New York was found guilty of second degree murder in the shooting of Le Von Phul and George B Copeland. The judge set a range from one year to life in prison with execution delayed for new trial counsel. Henwood claimed self defense citing prior quarrels and that Von Phul reached for a plate as he fired.
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Denver Cole
Harold Frank Henwood
New York
George B. Copeland
Victor
Alo
Henwood
Sinseater le von Phua
Louie Kronaut
Whitford
Fts
von Phul
Wits
W Springer
Lfe
von Phal
von Paul
Mr. Springer
Phul
Copeland
Bribes to Servants Potent Threat Says Garretson
Frederik P Garretson groceryman of this city and New York again denounces the bribery system aimed at servants of customers for influence. He stated any inquiries will be reported to the employer. Coercion or withdrawal threats will be met by Rhode Island bribery statutes. Conviction of a bribe giver or taker means prison terms.
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Newport
Frederik P Garretson
New York
Ar Giairetson
Rhode Iwiland
States
Monkey Man with Wings From Texas Cave Discovery
Special to the Washington Post reports in Galveston that a bizarre creature, found in a Bexar county cave, defies naturalists. Described as partly human, partly monkey and owl, it speaks as if in an unknown language. Feathers cover part of its body, bare skin another part, and its face resembles a monkey. About 3 feet 2 inches tall, with hairy legs and two short feathered wings, it is estimated to be ten or more years old.
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Washington Post
Galveston
Tex
Texas
Bexar County
Murder trial details in Alexandria court unfold
Louis Von Der Miller stands trial for the Syphax Station murder of John Reaves as witnesses describe a bitter feud. He allegedly tried to borrow a shotgun to kill his brother in law, claimed only an accident kept them apart, and warned of revenge. Reeves’ wife will testify as the Commonwealth outlines the case. Witnesses place Von Der Miller near the scene and recount threats, gun misfires, and prior confrontations.
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Alexandria Court
Louis von der Miler
Alexandria
John Reaves
Syphax Station
von der Milk
Monor
Commonwealth
Crandall Mackey
Reeves
von der Miller
George Wise
Wiliam Taylor
C. Newton
Taylor
Robert Syphax
War Department
Commonwealth Attorney
Syphas
Ike
Cornelius Sqyatx
Agricultural Department
von der Willer
Rhotgun
On der Miller
Ton der Wier
Secretary Hay Cleared In Day Portrait Case Scandal
The House committee reports dismissal for Michael and Morrison over Day portrait misappropriation but clears Secretary Hay of direct wrongdoing. It accuses blank voucher practices and urges removal of the Calcutta consul general and the state disbursing clerk to preserve public funds integrity.
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Michael
Morrison
Amercan
Wo Viichael
Cutta
State Department
Thomas Morrison
House
Representative Hamlin
Morison
Blichael
Calcutta
India
State’ Department
Hay
John Hay
Davy Johnson Dies After Cancer Surgery
Renyak Fune Maid Johnson, the turfman known as Dasy Johnson of Clusmac, dies following an operation for cancer. Johnson, famed owner of Rogeben the river, and winner of several fortunes, had been ill for three weeks.
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Renyak Fune
Maid ¢ Johnson
Johnson
Fonnseon
Dasy
Johnson 5
Rogeben
Ricer
Secret death hints foul play in McKinley commissioner case
Mrs Austin Hollis White, widow of Meo White, lodges suspicions after cables claim his Liberia death. She travels 420 miles toward Costa Rica and San Jose to uncover cause, aided by son and Harv Stebbins. White, once Alaska commissioner and Peary Arctic Club member, planned Costa Rica rope industry and body transfer to Boston if needed.
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McKinley
Alaska
Costa Rica
Washington Post
Boston Mass
Liberia
Austin Hollis White
Prav
Umstmmurnagse
Harv Stebbins
Volkmann
White
Boston
Peary Arctic Club
Alasha
McKinney
Buron
San Jose
Smithsonian Institution
Peary
Legation
Auto crash kills Yale student and injures mother and others
At night near Anna Dale Wilcox, Yale student Humphries and his mother were badly hurt when a car driven by Win at the wheel collided with another approaching vehicle and overturned. Humphries died from injuries. the fourth occupant suffered a leg fracture and facial injuries.
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New York
Charles
Humphrey
Jienny Wipa
West Bripehtor
Yale
Young Humphries
Wien
Anna Dale
Wilcox
Ian
Che
Sis
Tfar
University
Mormon Prophet Denies Polygamy Ties Excommunicates Offenders
Joseph F Smith the president of the Mormon Church, speaking in Washington with Senator Reed Smoot nearby, declares polygamy no longer practiced by Mormons and asserts excommunication for those who take plural wives. He defends church stance since the Supreme Court decision outlawing the practice and notes efforts to lead followers away from polygamy. He emphasizes authority of church law and adherence to the manifesto forbidding plural marriages.
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Joseph F Smith
Momon Church
Supreme Court of the United States
Reed Smoot
Washington
Linh
Vrs Smoot
Senum
Utah
Smoot
Smith
Custon
Memt
Reovite
Sas
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Philip H Woosnith
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Ory
Lield
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Ion Eich
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Indi Tmenty
Amer Tin Stefani Wie
John Knetdings
Koman
Frentan Tron
United States
Atecl Corporation
Willan Po Pilmer
Smellvan Drel Uni Wire Trompans
Ima Indytment
P Morgan & Co
Thomas W. Lamont
Frank To Gould
Europe
Hromedwin FE Jackson
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Wallam T Motry Minster
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Mortlake Productions
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Monkey Man
John Reeves
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Chesapeake & Onto
House Committee
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Security Eterase Cp
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Gary Satks
Monaco
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Warle
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Reid
Vermont
Financial News of Alexandria
Baston
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Davy’ Johnson
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