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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1911

Page

3

Campaign Finance Drama In Wisconsin Senate Contest

Wisconsin campaign managers testify that Stephenson's 1908 primary outlay of 107793 was legally spent. They note La Follette followers called “half-breeds” and defend per capita spending with no detailed expense reports, while Sackett admits handling about 96000 dollars and destroying worn records. The committee probes bribery allegations as staunch supporters defend legality.

Wisconsin la Follette Milwaukee Robert M le Folletts Isaac” Stephenson Stephenson Witneases la Follettes E A Edmonds Appleton J. H. Puelicher J. A. Vancleve Marinette Rodney Sackett Hreslin O Thei Senacr Stephenson Campagn Edmonds Milwauee Puetlche van Cleve Ma- Tingtte W. B. Heyburn United States Senate Heyburn la Follette Mets Hdmandy Heinurn Osmondia Ponterens George Sutherland

Temple Iron Company Enters Supreme Court Antitrust Case

The Temple Iron Company filed its brief as the first defendant in the U S Supreme Court antitrust case involving Lehigh Valley Central of New Jersey Delaware Jackawanne Western and Erie railroads and coal owners. Government says eight collieries were bought to block independent coal transport to tidewater. The case centers on plans to thwart competition and limit carrier patronage.

United States Supreme Court Pennsylvania andMaite Temple Iron Company Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Central Railroad Company of New Jersey Delaware, Jackawanne and Western Railroad Company Erie Railroad Company Simpson & Watkins United States Circuit Court For Eastern Pennsylvania Doal Field Tidewater

New York Coffee Houses Raise Prices to Three Cents

In New York today every coffee house and restaurant on the East Side and other city quarters has increased the price of coffee for the poor to three cents. The rise is blamed on higher sugar costs and cone prices.

New York

Voters to Name Candidate in Louisiana Primary

New Orleans October 1 The Louisiana Democratic State central committee approved a Democratic primary next summer open to all Democratic voters. Delegates and alternates to the national convention will be chosen by district and statewide vote with a presidential preference for Wilson Harmon Clark or other Democrats. Delegates must honor the popular vote when casting convention ballots. The plan aims to spur discussion of national issues in the state.

New Orleans Louisiana Democratic State Central Louisians

Dukes Make $228500 Gift At Trinity College Celebration

Durham oct 3 at Benefactors day gifts totaling about 234000 were announced plus books for the institution James Buchanan Duke and Benjamin Newton Duke gave 201000 for building and 21500 for running expenses the North Carolina conference donated 4569 and Western North Carolina 1000 Trinity College seeks a joint 200000 raise with the Dukes adding 800600 toward a 1000000 endowment President Henry N Snyder of Wofford College Spartanburg SC delivered the address.

Durham N C Trinity College James Buchanan Duke Benjamin Newton Duke North Carolina Conference Western North Carolina Conference Dukes Henry N. Snyder Wofford College Spartanburg

Third marriage alleged in Chicago murder case

Azorbide claims wife threatened to kill him and that he killed Beasie Kent Webster after her alleged aggressions. Dr Harry Elgin Webster, confessing wife murderer, plans to plead self defense and seek immediate trial with capital punishment urged. Divorce records show a prior marriage to May G Graf t, revealing a third marriage in his history.

Azorbide Will Oregon Ill Harry Elgin Webster Chicago Webster Beasie Kent Webster Blate Mmerson Ogle County Henry BH. Webster Jd ' S Harry F. Webster Bigamist Rush Medical College

Park policeman shot and robbed in Lafayette Park

Norfolk authorities report Patrolman A B Smith was assaulted by a negro highwayman in Lafayette park last night. Smith was struck with a club, fired upon twice, and robbed of 28 50 before staggering to an uptown station with bullet holes in his hat and cuts on his cheeks and arm.

Norfolk Park A. B. Smith Lafayette Park Smith

Death Follows omen Hawk Lands on Liner

A hawk landed on the Minnetonka liner off Newfoundland on Sunday, an omen believers say. Cabin passenger Mrs. S. W. Travera of Richmond, Virginia, died Monday morning near Fire Island after a European voyage, pneumonia developing from a cold during the trip.

Hawk New York Jtar Minnetonka Newfoundland S. W. Travera Richmond Europe Fire Island

Bryan Declines Run Citing Third Term Fears

Kansas City Missouri October 3 William J Bryan says he is not a candidate for president in a Missouri Valley fair address. He notes one Republican president used his platform in part and another used it entirely, fearing Republicans would level a third term charge if he ran again.

Kansas City William J. Bryan United States Mr. Bryan

Made Captain of Yeomen and Related News

London reports the Earl of Craven who married Cornelia Martin has been named captain of the royal yeoman of the guard with an annual salary of 6000 dollars. New York coverage notes bail for F Ten nyson Neely in the $2 per cent brokerage case was reduced to 2000 and Neely released on surety bonds. witnesses James Allen and E C De Wolf testified before a federal grand jury investigating the raided firm headed by Jared Flagg.

Earl of Craven Cornelia Martin London Cornelian Martin Bradley Martin New York Royal Yeoman of the Guard F. Tennyson Neely Baid Neely James Allen E C. de Wolf Chicago Federal Jared Flagg

Joint Army Maneuvers Planned for Next Year

The War Department, maintaining its biennial schedule for army and militia maneuvers, outlines plans for next year with a projected cost of 43120.0900 dollars, about 50000 less than the 1910 expenditure.

Army Milina War Department

Assails Oregon Law Before Supreme Court

Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company petitions the Supreme Court to strike down Oregon initiative legislation as unconstitutional. The brief argues the tax was enacted without a hearing, denying equal protection and threatening republican government. It cites Taft and Wilson era views on minority rights and the danger of direct legislation.

Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company United States Supreme Court Oregon Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Taft Arizona

Social notes from Berlin to Chicago fashion and society

Jacob Astor and Mrs Astor circle the social season aboard the Noma while Leishman prepares to take the Berlin post. Mrs Leishman’s hospitality at the Rome embassy boosts embassy social life as Berlin anticipates a lively season. In Chicago church circles a lap sunburst display wowed services, and New York hosts plan a rebuilt East Seventieth Street home for the Gillespies.

John G A. Leishman David Jayne Hill Berlin Emperor Wiliam Sefahman Paris Constantinople Turkey Rome Leishman Bodal Taft Spencer Philadelphia Ava Astor Perry Belden New York Mre. Lalshman Morocco Tripoli

Indians to Get a Million in Trust Funds

The Sace and Foxes of the Mississippi tribe in Iowa and Oklahoma will receive their full pro rata share of a $1,020,000 trust fund once they claim citizenship. Oklahoma members seek apportionment and allotment of the Janda. The Comptroller ruled that withholding $240,000 for schools and similar purposes would be unlawful.

Mississippi Tribe of Indians Iowa Oklahoma Secretary of the Interior Comptroller of the Treasury

Frank Gould Loses Fight for Railway Board Seat

In St Louis on October 3 Frank Gould appeared to win a seat on the St. Louis Southwestern Railway board but after balloting the incumbent slate was reelected. R Lancaster Williams, elected director of the Missouri Pacific, stated review showed duplicate or revoked votes on both sides and he doubted a contest could succeed.

St. Louis Frank Gould St. Louis Southwestern Railway Olf Gould R. Lancaster Wiliams Missouri Pacific Ralfway Pldce St. Louis Southwestern

Miss Heth Heads Society at New Willard Meeting

The Southern Relief Society held its first meeting of the year at the New Willard Hotel. Miss Nanny Randolph Heth was elected president with Mrs L H Quirelle as recording secretary and Miss Lety Clark as corresponding secretary. Miss Hugenia Rawlins was treasurer and Mrs George Covington chaired the relief committee. Several relief cases from last summer and plans for the coming winter were discussed.

The Southern Relief Society New Willard Hotel Nanny Randolph Heth L. H. Quirelle Lety Clark Hugenia. Rawlins George Covingston Relief Committee

Truck driver crushed 2 year old son to death

New York Oct 3 Percy Greeley a truck driver was unloading iron when a hoop rolled into the street and his 2 year old son reached for it. The rear wheel crushed the child’s head as the father, unaware, continued driving until a witness shouted. He was taken to a police station and released. The accident occurred during a time of a church congregational meeting at Luther Place Memorial Church where candidates to replace Rev Lloyd C Douglas were discussed.

New York Percy Greeley Greeley Gresley Anawares Luther Place Memorial Church Lloyd C. Douglas

Taxes of Rich Grow in Personal Assessments

Tax books opened in New York show increased personal assessments for Andrew Carnegie and Mrs. Russell Sage from five million to nine hundred sixteen million dollars. John D. Rockefeller is valued at five million, J P Morgan at eight hundred thousand, and W H Vanderbilt at two million.

Carnegie Mrs. Sage New York Andrew Carnegie Russell Sege John D. Rockefeller J. P. Morgan W. H. Vanderbilt

Monarchists clash in Oporto as republicans press collision

Reports from Lisbon describe street fighting in Oporto when monarchists and republican troops clashed before dawn. Dozens killed or wounded as troops arrested groups of monarchists, while remaining rebels rallied from rooftops and public buildings amid heavy gunfire and fires.

Lisbon Via Frontier Oporto Portuget Frult Fate Frult

650 Pound Man Dies in Jersey City Obesity Case

George S. Schober, 50, believed the nation’s heaviest man, died after a year of illness caused by extreme obesity. A coffin eight feet three inches wide will be used, and 121 pallbearers are planned for the funeral.

Jersey City N. F George S. Schober Schober United States

New Maya Tone Lotion Promises Youth Skin Glow

Fashion's Mirror reports a new lotion that allegedly removes lines and blemishes quickly and permanently. It is made by dissolving a package of mayotone in witch hazel and used as a massage to improve complexion without powder or rouge.

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