Lumber Dealers Face Sherman Act Suit Over Price Control
United States sues major lumber groups and over 150 individuals in the first antitrust action under the Sherman Law as interpreted by the Supreme Court. The complaint alleges a nationwide conspiracy among retailers wholesalers and trade associations to keep lumber prices high and deny direct sales to consumers. The case names the Eastern States Lumber Dealers Association and related regional groups with officers and directors cited, plus numerous subsidiary associations.
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Letut Lumber Dealers Association
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Rhode Island
Retail Lumber Dealers Association of
Baltimore
New Jersey Lumbermeng Protective Association
Retail Lumbermeng Association of
Philadelphia
Lumber Tachange
District of Columbia
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Galther
George Eo Walter Lee L Herrell
Washington DC
Tumber Exchange
District of Columba
Thomas W. Smith
John W Tolson
Samuel Ross
House Farmers Cooperative Union
Pine Board
Much Algher
William T Galther
Lumber Exchange of the Distret of
Columba
Galliher
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Wenner
Elopes and Secrecy Mark Mayor Garner’s Family News
Miss Gertrude Gaynor eldest daughter of Mayor Rufus W. Gaynor elopes in Wilmington to William Seward Webb son of Dr William Seward Webb. Edith Augusta Gaynor second daughter marries Harry K. Ving at a New York office. both weddings kept secret, parents reportedly aware but not initially informed. Webb’s family delays blessing due to age. couple returns to New York after hastily arranged ceremony. Meanwhile officials resign from the National Civil Service Improvement Association citing controversial remarks by its leaders.
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Real Civil Service Impr sociation Will AS
Action is caused by intemperate expressions of officers. Withdrawal of John Joy Edson Louis P Shoemaker M E Ailes and C J Bell due to remarks of President Gordon and Secretary Buck Gordon also will resign and bring about dissolution of organization.
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Louis P Shoemaker
M. E. Ailes
C. J. Bell
Gordon
Buck
Disbanding of Civil Service Group After Resignations
John Jo Edson Charles J Bell Mitton EB Ailes and Louis P Shoemaker resign causing the National Civil Service Improvement Association to wind up its affairs Officers meet today to wind up the affairs Fulton R Gordon president resigns Joseph W Buck and Fulton R Gordon criticism cited regarding clerks fight Body formed a month ago with prominent financiers as officers Four hundred businessmen in 44 states promised to attend the convention here May 31 and June 1
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United States
John Joy Edson Louis
Shoemaker
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Gordon
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Commerce Court
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Charles J. Bell
Mitton EB. Ailes
Louis P. Shoemaker
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Joseph W. Buck
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Bell
Henry Toffferdinger
Clerks rally for higher civil service pay and unity
News from Washington reports shifting views among civil service advocates. Chairman Chase denounces Buck allies while urging broad support from business leaders and congressional majorities to push salary increases for clerks. A May 31 motif convention in Washington aims to marshal 400 business delegates from 44 states to back the effort.
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Congress
Walsh May Be Pardoned by President Taft Tomorrow
Leavenworth Kansas May 19 Chicago banker John R Walsh is expected to be paroled from the federal penitentiary tomorrow afternoon by order of President Taft. E W Walsh, his son, arrived in Leavenworth and conferred with his father before visiting friends. Warden McClaughrey said he is not aware the release papers will arrive tomorrow and the President may make his pardon decision known next week on Morse and Walsh appeals.
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Miss Vera Johnson Saves Brother From Moccasin Bite
Special to The Washington Post Columbus Mississippi May 19 Miss Vera Johnson 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs C Johnson of this city for the second time in her life saved a brother from death This afternoon her youngest brother George aged 10 while driving cattle was bitten on the ankle by a moccasin venom soon caused swelling Her cries brought Vera She carried him to the house while her mother telephoned for a physician She was bitten in the mouth and tongue but both she and her brother are now out of danger.
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Death by own action of Col Ho Seixas veteran financier
New York May 19 Col Henry Octavius Seixas aged 78 a Confederate veteran shot himself in Central Park after a string of losses in stock holdings and a Hawking pool crash hurt his finances He had been a director at Hocking Coal and Iron and Sloss Sheffield while also serving as Lanston Monotype director A broker notes he was on the wrong side of the market and nearing a nervous breakdown
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Bridegroom Given 10 Years In Tennessee Penitentiary
In Chattanooga on March 13 Dr John Wo Sherman married Mise Cieo Lucas atop a ladder outside a barred window as he was sentenced to ten years for the February 5 kiting of his brother in law Thomas B Norman. Miss Lucas later visited the prison with a minister and planned to wed, but was barred. The next day she returned, disguised as a boy, climbed the ladder, and the ceremony occurred with a minister on the ground.
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John Wo Sherman
Mise Cieo Lucas
Thomas B Norman
Man Cuts Off Hand in Suicide Attempt at Franklin Grand Hotel
In Franklin Pennsylvania on May 19 Joseph Mannin aged 76 a retired farmer and Grand Hotel owner attempted suicide by severing his left hand with a hatchet after failing to appear for dinner. His niece sent a 13 year old to call him and found him with the severed hand nearby. A nephew carried him away and he pleaded to die though doctors believe recovery possible.
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Joseph Mannin
P C A to oust Cromer from vice presidency
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will ask Lord Cromer to resign as vice president because he supports vivisection. Lady Pender said Cromer’s position deterred many from identifying with the society and caused substantial funding loss.
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Lady Pender
Struck Down by Club in Street Brawl Involves Policeman Patchell
Henry King a negro driver will face police court charged with assault disorderly conduct and interfering with an officer after a fracas on EK street near New York avenue. Policeman Patchell struck King with a club, King tried to seize Humane Agent Haynes pistol as Fuller struggled, Currey aided, and both King and Fuller were taken to the First precinct station.
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Humane Society
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King
Curtrey
Patchely Mruck King
Muller
Girl in Death Trap Water Hidden by Leaves
Archibald G Kent prevents double tragedy at Great Pails when a girl trapped in rising water is found before harm. Rescue crews act as the location and details of the incident are reported with names and urgency.
Oil Decision Suits Morgan and Public Reaction
J F Pierpont Morgan endorsed the U S Supreme Court ruling on Standard Oil as entirely satisfactory and expected. He commented that the recent market tone supports the decision and he felt in excellent humor, noting his health and brisk walk.
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Lumbermen Sued Mayor Gasnors Dachter E cpea Chelsemice
A chaotic index item lists legal action against a mayor by lumbermen and a series of names and events including a death, a club, and various local figures. The fragment hints at lawsuits and municipal conflict amid a broader issue page.
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Lumbermen
Gasnors Dachter
Cpea
Chelsemice Asancianon
Medard
Eerupes
Ty Palemans Club
Sardle Wothen
Hammond
Venice
Hutchins
Duel Rescue At Great Falls From Canal Suction Hole
Miss Mildred Hall, 12, walked onto a leaf covered suction hole near the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal at Great Falls and vanished beneath the surface. Her sister Miss Mabel Hall, 18, narrowly escaped. Archibald Grent, a real estate broker guest at the Hall home, leapt in to aid, saving Mildred first and then pulling Mabel to safety with help from the Hall family and Mr Kent who also jumped in to rescue the older girl from the suction. Both girls recovered after the perilous incident and gifts were later presented to local children who warned of the danger. Mr Kent earned praise for his actions.
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Mabel Hall
Fifth Street
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Mildred Hall
Washington
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Mrs Tall
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Waldo May Heads Police in New York City
The New York Herald reports no immediate mayoral action against Police Commissioner Crepeau amid accusations by the civil service board. Waldo Rhinelander, the fire commissioner, is named as possible successor with resignation anticipated by month’s end. Train fare to Baltimore advertised for weekend travel.
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Rhinelander Waldo
Man Survives 3500-Volt Shock in Warrington
Special to The Warrington Post reports Francis O Leary withstood a 3500 volt electric shock this evening and survived for more than two hours. Initial fears of fatal injury receded as medical personnel tended to him. The incident remains under investigation.
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Lynn Mays
Francis O Leary
Telegraph Swindle Suspect Nabbed After Two-Week US Hunt
Thomas Wynn a telegraph operator linked to a money order forgery scheme is captured in Pittsburgh. Western Union and police pursue a complex fraud involving forged orders, false pretenses, and a $500 loss, with warrants issued in Washington and charges of forgery. The case traces Wynn through Western Union and Postal offices, ending with his arrest and ongoing investigations.
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Oster
Washington
United States
Thomas ‘Wynn
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pittsburge
Taft
Boardman
Pittsburg
Western Union
Wynns
Wynn
National Capital
Murphy
Das
Victor Company Triumph Marks Sixth Victory in Five Years
A crowd of about 15,000 cheered as Capt King received a diamond medal and was lifted on shoulders after two days of competition. It was the third victory for his school in five years, with regimental maneuvers on the White House Ellipse drawing interest and a roster of winning company members announced.
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McKinley Manual Training School
A M King
Washington High School
White House
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Nley
E Mo Weaver
Division of Artillery
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Allison Nailor
King
Technical High School
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R L Kraft
C Keefer
Racoosin
T A Alpright
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R W Smith
EB Marsn
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E Galeher
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R Hall
K W Miller
Appel
Barbour
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Connors
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DeFoe
Fraser
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H Hicks
HB Harrier
Helmes
Harmon
Harile
Hartier
Johnson
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T Knight
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Lange
M Monroe
Montgome
Martin R “Moran
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H Ries
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James F Ooster
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Borkweil
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Cadet Drill Winners and Prizes Announced
Company D led by Technical Captain A M King won the King Prize and Altlaon Nailer diamond medal and prize flag. Maj Gen E M Weaver presented trophies with judges Lieut C K Rockwell Lieut Richard Park and Lieut D B Sultan. Companies drilling included D L K G H with captains A M King A Bissett G D Grosner C V Mahoney A Bethel.
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Altlaon Nailer
M. Weaver
U.S A. d
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U. S A
Richard Park
U.S A
DB. J. Sultan
S. A
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G. D. Grosner
C. Vv. Mahoney
Western
A. Bethel
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