Trust War At Open Session Draws Noted Attorneys
A wartime style hearing opened as lawmakers and defense lawyers argued to save the life of a major corporation. Attorney John G Milburn presented a history asserting the standard company never restrained trade and faced only unfounded charges of unfairness. The long session included remarks on wartime economy, government roles, and the fate of the large enterprise, with debate continuing into the third page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G Milburn
Standard Company
Tariff War Feared Over Canada France Settlements Near
President Taft faces a looming tariff conflict as Canada seeks minimum rates and France is said to offer concessions. Negotiations after a four hour conference leave the door open for a settlement, with border state Republicans at risk if no accord. Canada’s duties differ from the US under Payne Aldrich and Dingley, raising fears of renewed economic strain. Key figures present include Knox Aldrich and Pepper.
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France
Canada
Sylth
Bis
Payne Aldrich Jew
Irene
St Hk
Taft
Dominion
House of Representatives
Sixty Third Congress
United States
Wes
Larst
Eldes
Peare Fa
Stokes
Kroger
W P Mahon
Mahon
Royal
Hoe
Stikers
Mahon Gaia
Mc Farla
Szechenyis Buy an Estate in Hungary Near Galician Frontier
Count and Countess Szechenyi acquire several thousand acres at Felspe-Remete Ung county Hungary near the Galician frontier. The estate includes an ancient castra to be rebuilt and named the Bchioss & Idya. They will spend the summer in America and return in fall to take possession.
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Vienna
I Szechenyi
Felspe Remete Ung
Hungary
America
Biggest banks may unite in rumored merger deal
Rumor fuels stock market talk that New York National City Bank and National Bank of Commerce may consolidate. Morgan and Rockefeller figures figure in the chatter as executives travel abroad and negotiations are said to be under way, though no confirmation is available.
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New York National City
Bank of Commerce
New York
Stock Exchange
Ntional Bank of Commerce
Ntional City Bank
Thomas F Ryan
National Bank of Commerce
Henry P Davison
Morgan,i Co
J F Morgan
James Silliman
National City Bank
Rockefeller
Mechanic Falls From Wall In Wilkes Barre Incident
A workman Charley Diver of Wilkes Barre was on an E foot foundation when two colleagues toppled from a wall into a cellar. Oliver followed moments later. Diver sustained a broken right shoulder and a rib and another man was struck by debris. Cher offers no idea what induced the fall.
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Wilkes Barre
Charley Diver
Oliver
Cher
Woodruff May Not Run Again Retire in September
New York delegation reports Chairman Woodruff refused to resign as state committee chair but signals he will not seek reelection. Senator Root discussed Taft's view that Woodruff's usefulness is over amid Hughes forces. Possible retirement set for September and Roosevelt considered if Republican split occurs. Delegates expect a state canvass and Washington-led push to reorganize the Barnes-Woodruff faction.
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New York
Congress
Root
Republicantate Committee
Timothy L Woodruff
Woodruff
Taft
New York Aeiegation
Tront
Woodruft
Lis
Woodruff Dogest
Sam
John Wo Dwight
Senate
Woodruff Barnes
Washington
Bennet for Governor Dinner in New York Highlights Support
At a New York East Side dinner for Representative William Bennet supporters cried Bennet for governor at every table. Attendees included Senator Depew Representative Herbert Parsons and Otto Bannard who sent regrets. Bennet spoke on immigration policy, while Benjamin Bodell urged party independence and criticized boss rule, praising Bennet's organizational leadership.
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New York
Bennet
East Side
Walliam
Depew
Herbert Parsons
Republican County Committee
Otto T Bannard
Travor
Benjamin Bodell
Republican Party
Great Moment
Bosslem
Old Guard
Political tension within New York Republicans turns on Woodruff
A canvass by the Republican State committee seeks to oust Chairman Woodruff amid plans for a meeting and pledges to oust him. The row centers on naval service and a test of endurance, with Root pressing to neutralize opposition to Gov Hughes and ensure national party success. The scene shifts from state to county HQs as leadership braces for the fall campaign and Theodore Roosevelt’s arrival.
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Republican State Committee
Woodruff
A Phayge
Woodraff
New York
Naval Service
Tamothy L Woodruft
Moody
Senator Root
Pendin
Theodore Roosesell
Jonty
New York State
Sch
Root
Woodraft
Hughes
No Limit on Hatpins in Chicago Aldermen Debate
Chicago Aldermen shelved a proposal to regulate hatpin length after widespread opposition from women and a Judiciary committee endorsement. The measure would have fined any woman wearing a hatpin extending beyond half an inch, spurring protests from galleries and a chorus of shame.
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Chicago
Fem
Ealy Council of
Auardinones
Judiciary Committee
Rauier
Virginia Harned Seeks Divorce in Reno
Special to The Warrington Post Virginia Harned and actress Margaret Gordon arrive in Reno to pursue a divorce from Gothurn the actor. She claims failure to provide and desertion, intends to remain until June, and then establish residence claiming she will obtain a decree as she continues the proceedings.
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Warrington
Janney Death Case at Governors Island Court Martial
Investigation into the death of Lieutenant Clarence M Janney follows a Jersey City marriage by Mrs Madeline McKisack. The court martial convicted him for improper conduct and sentenced him to restricted duty and pay deductions.
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Washington
Pat Manda
Clarence M
Janney
Hinself
Teale
Janie
Tient
Jordan
Amex
Col Ames
Jarnmey
Jordan Ames
New York
Governors Island
Ames Iu
Tuleud
Woodruff May Stay As Chairman Through Term End
Chairman Woodruff indicated he would remain as chairman at least until the term ends. A New York and Florida special weighs on state political control as Taft allies push for a 1918 national campaign with Gov Hughes’ faction. Theodore Roosevelt may be asked to lead a party return in three months.
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Tam
Woodruff
Taft
Gov Hughes
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodruf
New York and
Froride
Countess Eva Fox Strangways dies in Bellevue Hospital ward
Special to The Washington Post reports Eva Fox Strangways Countess of Ilchester and Helen Drummond known in the United States as a professional something died in Bellevue Hospital prison ward. She had been there since March 3 after arrest for a $25 bad check at New Amsterdam Market. Autopsy to determine cause of death.
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Washington Post
New Fork
Eva Fox-Strangways
Ilchester
Helen Drummond
Weston Turns 72 Amid Long Walk Planned Route
Spearvite Kans March 14 Siward Payson Weston passed through today after 42 miles with 3 percent more to go before rest. Tomorrow marks his twenty second forth day as he aims to walk one mile for each day, with Weston 712 days ahead of schedule.
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Spearvite
Siward Payson Weston
Weston
Phil Daly Dies Looked After Penn Club Patrons at Long Branch
Philip Daly longtime manager of the Pennsylvania Club at Long Branch died at his home after illness. The influential figure known for luxury meals and trusted with patrons gambling funds had survived a 1888 shooting and retired years ago. Daly left three children including Philip Daly Jr who became a noted horseman and sportsman.
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Pennsylvania
Long Branch
Washington Post
New York
Philip Daly
SRAT
Daly
Jersey
United States
Pennnsylvania Club
Pall Dalys
Phil Daly
Chester Arthur
Samuel Ward
Charles Reed
Jon Chamberlin
Pierre
George L. Loris
John Hoey
Hollywood
J . Hagen
James Fisker
John Morrissey
James Gordon Bennett
Dalls Pennsylvania
Talwacd
Wertdith
Faudhaversay
Stanton
Pennsylvania Club
Henry Hanfrau
Bert McCastland
Philip Daly Jr
Jennie jJorse
Three on Trial for Life in Crescent City Murder Case
In Crescent City Illinois on July 11 1900 Dr Ek W Miller Mrs Lucy Saylor and John C Grunden face trial for the murder of banker John Bryan Taylor. Over 100 witnesses subpoenaed. Defense contends Lucy Saylor was urged into a friendship with Miller by her husband and that Taylor sought the doctor’s help with a hatchet near the Snaylard home before the fatal shots.
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Watsekall
Ek W Miller
Lucy Saylor
John C. Grunden
John Bryan Taylor
Crescent City IL
Row Miller
Sayler
Seyler
Miller
Snaylard
Strikers Sued for 100000 by Paper Company
The International Paper Company sues 1,800 strikers of the International Brotherhood of Paper Makers to recover 10007 dollars for damages allegedly done to company property during the strike. The suit claims daily business loss of 60005 dollars.
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Paper Company
Glenn Fats
Inernational Paper Company
Hes
International Brother , Hen of Paper Makers
Pulp Sulphite and Paper Will Workers Union
End of strike near as financiers force parley
Philadelphia date line reports financiers press for settlement as the city faces receivership. A series of talks involving George H Earle William D Mahon and Transit Company leaders explored arbitration and reconciliation with union heads, aiming to settle the street car strike within 48 hours and avert further losses.
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Philadelphia
Eel Stokes
Derector
Orice
Kruger
Rapid Transit Company
Gideys
Drezels
Arid Transit Company
Cing
Foward Lowber Stokes
The
Stock Exchange
John Lowber Welsh
Stokes
Wtoukro Fe
NSPCR
Tf Company
Bankesince
Clarence O Pratt
Real Estate Trust Company
Pratt
Mahon
Frank Metusker
Textil Workers
Laion
Charles Leps
Central Later Union
William
Stoken
Leps Metusker
Tracy
Woman killed by rats in Westchester farmhouse
Coroner Squire investigated the death of Miss Emily McNamare in North Satem Westchester. Found she was living alone with siblings, starved and attacked by rats. verdict concluded death from starvation and neglect. Rats had eaten her face and hands, body found in her apartment.
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Washington Post
Squire
Emily McNamare
Minster
Yedrack
North Satem
Westchester County
McNamara
Ste Hed
Index to Today's Issue Highlights War In War and Politics
The page lists topics including a trust war and faint war, Woodruff and Daly dead, humane laws and presidential honors for Ohioans, dog show plans, Butter prices drop, district passes, theater news, national political figures, Longford actions, theft in progress, financial notes, and Post Auto prizes awarded.
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Phil” Daly
Asquith
Feasevelt
Alexandria
Longford
aThieves
Haskin
Mexican Anger Sparks Race Clash in Texas
Reported near Falfurrias Texas a threatened race war between Americans and Mexicans follows a fatal shooting aboard a San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad train. Dolan charged with the killing was arrested but Mexican residents armed themselves, leading to his removal to Corpus Christi as authorities scramble to quell the tension. Capt Yonn, five state rangers, and Sheriff Guerre of Starr County arrived to deescalate the situation.
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Texas
Falfurri
Tex Mar 1
Yonnson
Sheri
Starr County
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Balthaser Garcia Daye Dolan
Dolan
Corpus Christi
Cera
Bang
Firemen Strike To Tie Up Western Railroads
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen announced a general walkout by 26 900 workers on 47 railroads across the Western system. Trains between Chicago and the Pacific coast likely to be tied up as authorities warned of possible Federal action. The strike schedule and telegraphic notices to members were set to begin at midnight, with potential broader impacts on freight and passenger service.
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Chicago
Pacific Coast
Carter
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Western Railroads
Brotherhood
Wasington
Western Federation Board
Vrotherhood
Tomar
Ghieago
Pacife
Ur Union
Mr Carter
Railway Men Give Bail Not Guilty Pleas in Rebates Case
In US district court on York on March 14 three defendants F Fraser Willam Maxwell and David Joe Ives pleaded not guilty to Elkins rebate law charges. They were held in jail under bond while trials are set, with other related indictments against Holland American Line officials and Wabash Railroad figures. District court delays noted as cases move to next week.
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Steamship Company
York
Judge Hill
United States District Court
Fraser Willam Maxwell
David Jo Ives
Elkins
Frieser
Maxwell
Halland American
Trar
Wabash
Ines
Boston Werehants
Elation ¢ Board of Transportation
Fies
Robert Burnap
Central Vermont
Hart Road
Burnap
Washington Humane Society Leaders Rally Support Against Bill
A mass gathering at New Willard Hotel in Washington voiced defense of the Washington Humane Society and its anticruelty laws. Speeches by John Hays Hammond and John Joy Edson expressed sympathy with the cause as resolutions urged Congress to preserve the society’s powers and funding against proposed legislation pushed by the Horse Owners Association.
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John Hays Hammond
John Joy Edson
Washington Hinane Soviety
New Willard Hotel
Arserners Association
Congress
Wia
Effire
Wailer Sillson Heteh
Ahdon
Beller Bay
Tle Watington
Washington Humane Society
Caigrese
Reniag
Washington
Citzens
Mass
Columba
Huh
Ving Bill Delared
Mr Hutchins
Society For the Prevention of
Pa Ee
Arders
Te Ts
Chester A. Snow
Society
Stillman
Albany
American Humane Association
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Fabian Rorolgttea
Rena
Howse Ant Senate
Szechenyis
Workman
Woodruff Snd
Charman
Congress of Woodruff
Roosevelt
Mr Woodruff
Nazre
Virginia
Reno
E H Sothern
Eva Fox
Er. T
Financiers
West
Maine
Portland
Mear
Augusta
Bangoy
Sonn’s
Cadea Si the Peete
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