Coup By Beef Men To Avoid Trial In Sherman Act Fight
Indicted Chicago meat packers seek to have Sherman antitrust law declared unconstitutional via habeas corpus, aiming for Supreme Court review to bypass trial. The move, led by John S Miller and others, argues the act is vague and violates the fifth sixth and eighth amendments, with ten packers mostly in custody and allies including Armour, Swift, Morris and Co, and Martin & Co.
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Chicago
Kobisaat
Armour
Hice
Chicago Meat Parker
United States
CO Kudivaat
Short
United States Supremeourt
Ted States Supreme Court
John S Miller Why
He Nackera
Twayn
Herman Law Age
Ogden Armour
Iatody
Louin
Swift
T Swift & Co
Edward F
Swift & Co
Charles
Faward Video
National Packing Company
Arthur Meeker
Armour & Co
Edward Morrin
Morris & Co
Francis Fowler
Thomas J Connors
Laula H Heyman
Martin & Co
Old Argument
Packers Seek Supreme Court Stay On Sherman Act Case
United States Attorney James Witkerson denounces the move as delay and demands a speedy hearing. Packers’ chief counsel John Miller and George Buckingham argue the action seeks a shortcut to the Supreme Court to settle the Sherman Act status before a costly trial. Packers released on bonds of $39,000 each as Wilkerson says the trial will proceed Monday.
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Yackers
Supreme Court
An & Atandard
American Tobacco Company
United States Supreme Court
United States District
James Witkerson
Jehan
John
Miller Packers
George T. Buckingham
Packers
Tiatrict
Wilkemon
Washington
Wickersham
Wilkerson
Tragic Jump Claims Kirwan and Wife in Worthington
In Springfield on November 14 1907 Robert W Kirwan jumped from a fourth floor Worthington street building and died en route to hospital. His wife Mia Kirwan reportedly shot herself in the right breast after they registered at a local hotel. A bystander employee Joseph Matochowski aided them before his own death by drowning recently.
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Springfeld
Maia
Robert W Kirwan
Worthington Street
Kirwan
Mia Kirwan
Roth
Joseph Matochowski
Will of Joseph Pulitzer Sets 500000 Gift to Philharmonic
New York November 14 In a codicil dated 1910 and a later English document the will shows shifts among trustees and a substantial bequest to the Philharmonic Society of New York. The Juvenal Pulitzer fund total rises with changes to trust allocations and Edith and Constance Pulitzer receive increased sums. The bequest to the Philharmonic Society provides for income to support the orchestra, more concerts, public access, and favorable programs, and expresses a wish to honor Liszt.
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Washington Post
New York
Joseph Pulitzer
London
Dumont Clarke
Charles E Hughes
Btate of
Clarke
Justice Hughes
Harrington Putnam
Supreme Court of New York
George L Rives Frederick N Judson
J Angus Shaw
Lancashire
England
Edith
Constance
Pulitzer
Eleanor Wicknam Netrothea
Joseph
Wits
New York Association For the Blind
Herbert
Philharmonic Society
Philharmonic
Philharmonic Society of
City of New York
Juvenh Pulitzer
Auch
Beethoven
Wagner
Liszt
Too Many Babies He Says Attracts Criticism Of Roosevelt Theories
Dr Abraham Jacobi told the St. John's guild meeting at the Republic Theater that infant mortality has fallen about half since fifty years ago yet could decline further. He warned large families strain resources and estimated U S annual infant mortality losses at about 200 million dollars, urging restraint on family size.
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Jacob
Col. Roosevelt
Washington Post
New York
Abraham Jacobi
St. John's Guild
Republic Theater
Civic Reform Push in Lincoln Park Meeting Advocates Metered Water and Incineration
Maj William Judson urges citywide reforms at Lincoln Park Citizens Assn meeting in Ingram Memorial Church. He backs municipal lighting at Great Falls, a garbage incinerator at Occoquan, brick and stone workhouses, and water meter adoption to curb waste and delay a costly conduit, arguing federal aid and lower rates align with national cities. He cites Occoquan labor use and argues power generation at Great Falls could utilize untapped water power.
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Occoquan
Great Falls
Lincoln Park
William W Judson
Judson
Washington
United States
Water Department
Cincinnati
Columbus
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Judson Snd
Pavement repair costs eyed as asphalt standard set
District officials promote asphalt paving as a major investment, citing a four million dollar program. Commissioner Judson notes holes and fourteen year life, seeking a municipal asphalt plant and portable plant to reuse waste asphalt. Next year aims to raise street cleaning standards with a full outfit purchase and oiling county roads to cut upkeep.
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Judson
Congress
Brokers Had Squawk Sheet in Bucketshop Trial
In New York on November 14, the court heard that a “squeak sheet” kept by B H Scheffela & Co recorded customer complaints. Each entry noted the gravity of objections with phrases such as This one getting nasty and Look out for this one, prompting Judge Ray to question the meaning of squawk as the court learned it referred to irate investors.
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New York
George Graham Rice
B. H. Scheffela & Co
Police, &c
Ray
Hena
Bee
Admiral Named in Suit Over Moores Divorce
Rear Admiral Thomas Phelps retired and a U S Navy officer is named in Johan J Moore cross complaint filed in San Francisco court. The Moores, socially prominent, accuse each other of cruelty and infidelity in a divorce action filed October 17. Moore alleges cruelty and infidelity while Phelps admits being the man named but says no improper friendship existed. Fred H Fenwick, a timber king, figures in affidavits and depositions in the case.
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Thomas Phelps
J. J. Moore
Redwood City
Cal
Johan J Moore
Lilian L. Moore
Moores
San Francisco
Phelps
United States Navy
Mrs Moore
Petion
Fred H Fenwick
Umber King
Novelist Henry Slenktenter Shot While Hunting
A dispatch from Lemberg reports novelist Henry Slenktenter author of Quo Vadie was shot by a companion during pheasant hunting. A bird was the target but shot hit his forehand near the left eye and injured his eye. He is hospitalized in Warsaw.
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Vienna
Lemberg
Henry Slenktenter
Warsaw
Bohemian Walker Tries Lincoln Court for Omaha Street Hallway
Fortunato Zancanella, a one legged Bohemian resident of Omaha, walked 60 miles to Lincoln to seek clarity on a 33.00 judgment against Omaha Street Hallway Co. The appeal to the supreme court will not be heard for eighteen months.
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Apoelal
Washington Post
Lincoln
Nebr
Omaha Street
Fortunato Zancanella
Omaha
Supreme Court
Miner's Lamp Saves Train From Obstruction
Evan Mc Evans, a miner, spotted a 30-foot logging chain placed on the Lehigh Valley line near Warrior Run. He flashed a miner's lamp to warn the 90 passengers aboard the New York and Buffalo express, forcing an emergency stop before a planned robbery could occur. State detectives and patrols pursue leads in the thwarted wreck attempt.
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Wilkes-Barre
New York and Buffalo Express
Lehigh Valley
Warrior Run
Evan McEvans
Evane
Iran Healy
Ste
Maine Plate Bent In Evidence Supports Explosion Theory
Havana November 14 exploration of the Maine's bottom revealed a plate forming part of the outer hull near the keel on the port side. The plate was thrown inward with an upper part folded inward, suggesting external pressure. A body recovered from the belly room was that of an unusually tall man.
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Havana
Maine
Bid $9,000 in Cigar Boxes Found in Coachman’s Rooms
Special to The Washington Post from New Haven on November 14 reports that John Cresver, a coachman struck by a trolley, left a sizeable estate discovered after his death. A search of his rooms uncovered about $9,000 in bank notes hidden in cigar boxes, surprising relatives who mostly live in Scotland and Australia.
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Washington Post
New Haven
Cony
John Cresver
Scotland
Australis
War Secretary Eyes Panama Canal Toll Plan and Federal Control
Secretary of War Stimson urged Congress to pay tolls for American vessels using the Panama Canal and to grant the President wide administrative authority for canal operation. He warned without action the United States would lose a trained workforce and face strategic risks as the canal opens. Speaker Champ Clark praised Benton and criticized historians. Gov Harmon and others spoke on the treaty and rates. A separate note announced faster California service linking New Orleans with the Sunset Limited starting December 4.
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Panama
Champ Clark
Kansas City Commercial Club
Kansas City
Stimson
Mane
Commercial Club
Congress
Panama Canal
Austria-Hungary
Germany
France
Japan
Italy
Spain
Suez Canal
United States
Sovern
Britain
Stmuon
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commercial Club of
Kansas City Tonight
Thomas Hart Benton
Clark
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Hadley
Missouri
Aldrich
Nebraska
Burke
North Dakota
Purported confession by cousin in Virginia murder case
A Washington affidavit sworn by Paul D Beattie, cousin of Henry C Beattie Jr, claims he did not sign confessions tied to the Chesterfield murder trial. Gov Mann, after reviewing the document and Beattie’s later denial, indicated no commutation and a likely execution. The Richmond Times Dispatch notes the outcome remains unsettled as officials weigh the papers and Beattie’s repudiation.
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Washington
Paul Beattie
Paul
Richmond-Balderston
Richmond
Coumsel
Henry May Beattie, Jr
Mann
Times-Dispatch
Beattle
Breuit
Chesterfeld County
Paul D Beattle
Walter C Balderston
Handolph Street
Witneaa
Henry Clay Beatts
Anid
Cement House
Mayo Bridge
E H Neblett
H . Beattie
The
Evening Journal
McMahon
Kellam
Lssne
Richmond Evening Journal
Henry
Mick
Paul D Beattin
Paul Beatle
Commonwealth
Gregory
Chesterfield County
Paul Heathe
Walter C Baldereton
Toade Am Amda
Henry C Beattie, Jr
Balderston
Tme Aad
May Send Force to China From Manila
Announcement at military HQ says the Sherman transport sailing to the United States is postponed. Americans at Manila, under Gen Bell, have 6,000 plus troops ready for instant embarkation to China as soon as State Department word arrives. A detachment stands by at hours notice to move.
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Manila
Nov
Sherman
United States
Chine
Lnte
Staf
Bell
China
State Department
Bell T
Yuan Shi Kai May Be Asked to Take Premiership
A London despatch notes Yuan Shi Kai gaining courage with the national assembly in session and rumors of a provisional government while discussing a Chinese regent and a possible republic. The dispatch cites a dramatic imperial audience, tears of the empress and dowager, and Yuan's cautious stance awaiting consultations.
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Washington Post
London
Peking
Yuan Shi Kallad
Yuan 18
National Assembly of the People
Yuan
National Assembly
Yuan Shi Kai
Hankow
Ja Yuen Heng
Jth National Assembly
Board of Finance
Cheefoo
Nenchang
Police Chief Kills Self in Washington Pa Case
Police Chief and National Guard captain Captain William J Dulaney died from a self inflicted gunshot in Washington Pennsylvania The jury ruled the death a suicide Principal witnesses included Mrs Rose Lenox and her daughter both discharged from custody The report notes a later unrelated listing of railway fares and distant events tied to other items in the same paper page
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Washington
Willam J Dulaney
Pennsylvioia National Guard
Washington, d
Mra Rose Lenox
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Pulitzer Trust
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Jassi
AKO Civic Reform
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Nove Texen
Jal
Oucoquan
Cleveland
Falla
Mlnea
Com
Ughis
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Commla
Sutt
Engisher
U.S. Merchant Marine
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New Orleans
Blagk
Beattie
Hughes
Judson Aske
Stimeon
Aldister
Senda
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Sanderson
Ninth Precinct
Troutmans
Sinth Precinct
Sergi McCormick
McCormies
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Vandershalt
Carol
Self
Association of American Bankers
Southern Railway
Amoy
Amuy
Harman
Taotars
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Monterey
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Virage
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Mies Dedeteeck
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