Steel Trust Sued In Major Antitrust Action
Federal suit filed in Trenton New Jersey seeks dissolution of United States Steel Corporation and 36 subsidiaries. Defendants include E H Gary J P Morgan Andrew Carnegie John D Rockefeller and others. Government charges interlocking directorships control rail and ship lines and illegal lease cancellations and acquisitions threaten competition.
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Trenton
N. J
United States Steel Corporation
J. P. Morgan
Andrew Carnegie
John D. Rockefeller
E. H. Gary
Charles M. Schwab
Steel Corporation
Standard Oil Company
Pullman Company
International Harvester Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Carnegie Steel Company
Carnegie Company of New Jersey
Federal Steel Company
National Steel Company
American Steel and Wire Company of
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National Tube Company Shelle3 Steel Tube Company
American Tin Plate Company
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
American Sheet Steel Company
American Steel Hoap Company
American Bridge Company
Lake Superior Consolidated Iron Mines
H C Frick Coke Company
Tennessee Coal and Iron Railroad Company
Great Western Mining Company
Louis W Hill
James N. Hill
Walter J. Hil
E T Nichols
J. H Gruber
Government files sweeping antitrust action against United States Steel
In Trenton on October 26 the government began its broad antitrust case seeking dissolution of United States Steel Corporation and all subsidiaries for violating the Sherman act. The suit names 36 subsidiary firms and numerous individuals including J Pierpont Morgan and John D Rockefeller, amid claims of a steel monopoly and illegal ore leases.
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Trenton
N. d
Steel Trust
United States Circuit Court
Department of Justice
United States Steel Corporation
J. Pierpont Morgan
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Lee
Charles M. Schwab
George W. Perkins
E. H. Gary
Henry C. Frick
Charles Steele
James Gayley
William H. Moore
Edmund C. Converse
Percival Roberts
Daniel Reid
Norman B. Ream
P. A.B. Widener
William P. Palmer
Jacob M Dickinson
Lehmann
J. M Dickinson
Stanley Committee
Dickingon
Wickersham
Hhe Committee
Hearing Sheds Light on Kalbfus Inquiry and Horstmann
The investigation into Samuel T. Kalbfus and excise board matters intensified as Frank J. Hogan questioned F. Oden Horstmann’s personal habits and real estate ties. Jerney Shoemaker of the Antisaloon League denied wrongdoing while Hogan warned of more charges to come and pressed records on saloon licenses and illegal sales.
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Samuel T. Kalbfus
Board of Excise
Frank J. Hogin
F. Oden Horstmann
Excise Board
Hogan
Horstmann
Jerney Shoemaker
Antisaloon League
Attorney Hogan
Shoemaker
Hogen
Mr. Hogan
Leezue
Johnston
Horatmann
Seventh Street
Q Street
Rudolph
Kalbfus
Richards
McKenszie
Trimble
District of Columbia
White
McKenzie
Directors defend Its legality amid dissolution rumors
Its counsel claims the organization is legal under Sherman act interpretations. Directors vow to avoid rumors of dissolution, insist management is proper, and say the record shows no intention of disintegration. The filing coincides with steps by the Steel Corporation to terminate ore land leases and cut ore freight charges, addressing monopoly criticisms tied to ore lands and transportation control.
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Steel Corporation
Great Northern Railway
Steel Company
Tellef
Gary
E . Gary
Metalla Francia Lynde Stetson
Hhe
J. P Morgan & Co
Bhee
Stetson
Charles M Schwab
China
William E Corey
New York
Supreme Court
Organization
Great Northern
Corporation
Tte
Commissioner of Corpora
Poison vial intact in grand jury hearing on Richeson case
Boston October 26 the Suffolk county grand jury heard evidence in the death by poisoning of Miss Avis Linnell against Rev Clarence V T Richeson. Defense witnesses were called alongside government witnesses as the panel debated alibi and possession of cyanide. Several relatives reporters and a detective were summoned as authorities moved Richeson’s room contents to court.
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Boston
Suffolk County Grand Jury
Clarence V. T Richeson
Avis Linnell
Harris
Richelon
Philip R Dunbar
Robert C. Harris
Law
Washington
Richeson
Miss Linnell
F . Carter
Mr. Richeson
William H. Hahn
Newton Center
Jim
Violet Edmonds
Burns
Richedton
Cambridge
McGarr
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Lieut Lee
Carter
Barnands
Armatrong
Pelletier
Carters
New Bedford
Linnell
Steel Trust Dissolution Fight Marks Today’s Index
An index of today’s issue highlights major items including a 1-Suit to dissolve steel trust case, grand jury proceedings on a pastor’s case, and clashes among Progressive Republicans. Also noted are aviation and crime references, Taft’s Wisconsin visit, and various society, sport, and financial sections.
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Paxen
Steel Trust Steel
Asselis Horstmann Pastor
F. Pilson
Taft
Wisconsin
Steel Trust
T—Society
Wite
Attack on Czar Denied by Official Statement
St Petersburg reports an official statement denying rumors of an attack on the emperor and czarina. The notice says the reports have no foundation and suggests they were spread to influence foreign exchange prices.
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St Petersburg
Emar
Czaiina
Factions Fight Over Progressive GOP Nomination Split
The article describes brewing rifts within the Progressive wing of the GOP. Disputes center on funds and leadership between the National Progressive Republican League led by Senator Bourne and the Progressive Republican Campaign Committee backing La Follette. Denials of friction follow, with plans previewing preconvention activity and potential splits.
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Progressive Republicans
Republican Party
National Progressive Republican League
Jonathan Bourne
Oregon
Mutis
Evans Building
Rooma J
Progressive Republican Campaign
Progressive League
Botrna
Robert M la Follette
Evans
Progressive Republican Campaign Committee
la Follette
National Republican League
John Hays Hammond
Hammond
Washington
Laia
Bourne
Senate
House
National Progressive League
le Follette
Fice
Wilson Hints at Fusion With Progressive Republicans
Gov Woodrow Wilson told about a thousand progressive Republicans in Madison Wisconsin that he sees no difference between his principles and theirs He suggested a possible fusion with Democrats and progressive Republicans on a common platform if Taft is renominated The crowd insisted Wilson could win Wisconsin if Taft loses. A separate report from Vallejo California notes Mare Island Wireless station received part of a message from the battleship Rards Island near Boston.
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Madison
Wis
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Taft
Wilson
Wisconsin
Vallejo
Cal
Mare Island
Batteahrip Racds
Boston
Athletics Clinch World Title with 13 2 Win in Final Game
Philadelphia October 26 Connie Mack's Athletics crushed the New York Giants 13 to 2 on their home field to seal the world championship. Chief hero was Indian pitcher Bender who outpitched and outlasted the Giants despite limited rest. Giants errors and muff by Merkle aided the decisive fourth inning rally as McGraw’s club failed to mount a sustained comeback.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Mack
Giants
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Murray
Doyle
Merkle
Bender
Frank Baker
McGraw
New York
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Baker
Murphy
McInnes
Thomas
Ry Bender
Bent Wee
Devore
Wenn
Eens Doyle
Tee Murray
Eaenes Merkle
Herzog
Gya'gher
Ce Ames
Bere
Etree
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Barry
Low
Wiltec
Marquard
Philadelbatty
Phis
Wilise
Hrenpan
Feild
Kiem
Dineen
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Big’ Corporation
T. C.,& I.deal
Frick
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Tennessee Coal and Iron
H. C. Frick
Tennessee
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Baltimore
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Congressional Limited
Dickinson
Attorney General
Department of Justice and
Frank Cole
United States
House of Representatives
Friends of Representative
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Kentucky
Jones & Laughlin
Stanley
Stenley
Henry Frick
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Trust
Tennessee Coal 2Nd Iron
Helpers Ferry
Charlestown
Summit Petat
Stephenson
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Union Station
Igrand Jury
Czar
Indian
Panic
Joe
Jackson
Wiltee
A.ou
Mathewson
Marquart
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