Spies and Sleuths Clash in Chicago Packing Probe
In Chicago on January 12 detectives from Morris & Co. faced government secret service agents in a tense clash at the federal building. Spies tailed witnesses and officials while prosecutors subpoenaed nine Morris & Co. staffers as railroads turned over books to aid the investigation into the National Packing company.
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Chicago
Morris & Co
Federal Building
Tom” McGuire
McGuire & White
Grand Jury Room
National Packing Company
Rookery
H. C. Dowling
H. A. Timmins
M. W. Borders
Sims
James H. Wilkerson
Robert W. Childs
S Department
Stephen Linting
H. H. Loomis
Joseph T. Sumner
E. H. Blocksom
John Berry
Thomas Hoopes
H. E. Miller
W. H. Salisbury
Fred G. Cure
Timmins
Dowling
W. H. Spink
Wilkerson
Mr. Childs
Grand Jury
Kansas City
H. B. Belt
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Mr. Sims
Ff. J. Cary
New York Central Lines
Manufactured Evidence Stirs Bayside Yacht Club Case
Flushing Tennessee January 12 charges allege Bayside Yacht Club members testified with manufactured evidence and that witnesses were withdrawn from the stand because their testimony was not sufficient. The article notes ongoing legal proceedings and seeks further details.
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Flushing
Tenn
Bayside Yacht Club
Ready to Wear Department Highlights
A brief mention lists a few items from the ready to wear department, indicating busy activity and potential profits from selections in the current period.
Tailored Suits Priced at 16.50 and 20.00
Womens and Misses tailored suits offered in worsteds and rough materials in all sizes up to 38. Alterations are free of charge.
New Fashion Garments with No Alteration Fees
Advertises new models in many sizes with high grade materials and fine workmanship. Claims worth from 35 to 50 dollars, offering tailored tailormades and silk garments, with no charges for alterations.
Hains trial defense concludes as court adjourns for the day
Attorney McIntyre spends over five hours reviewing evidence and decrying state testimony as rehearsed. He accuses Mrs Annis of false testimony and notes her removal from the stand. Justice Crane orders completion of address by noon and a jury verdict expected Thursday amid courtroom theatrics and moral tones. The case follows a brutal mule driver incident linked to a humane society case.
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McIntyre
Hains
Crane
Jury Acquits Man Charged With Animal Cruelty
Fort Collins jury acquits John Pierce in a case accusing cruelty to animals. The verdict suggests a preference for humane handling with focus on the accused's conduct rather than severe punitive action.
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Fort Collins, Colo
John Pierce
EX-Tigers Sign 1908 Stars for Baker Tour
Red Armstrong Big Leaguer Mitchell and catcher Hannah, former Tigers, sign to play next summer with the Baker team. A. H. Thurnes of Buffalo reports kidney and bladder trouble, claims Foley’s Kidney Cure relieved pain and bricks. describes it as worth $100 in benefit. North Yakima Drug Store, A. D. Sloan Prop.
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Red” Armstrong
Mitchell
Hannah
Tigers
The
Baker
A. H. Thurnes
Buffalo, C
Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
ASK COUNTY 10 BUY A BRIDGE
Toppenish residents petition Yakima County for purchase of the Toppenish toll bridge built by locals to connect the heavy fruit district north of Zillah. The board gave no commitment but will inspect and decide next steps.
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ASK County
Toppenish
Board of County Commissioners
Zillah
Yakima County
Child Mortally Wounds Friend With Rifle In Stockton
Five year old Jean Craven took a rifle from his home table and accidentally shot six year old John Dackendorff. John died within minutes from a side wound. Local authorities investigate accident circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
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Stockton
Cal
Jean Craven
John Dackendorff
John
Water Pipe Floods Weigel Store Basement
A burst water pipe in the basement of the John H. Weigel & Co. store flooded the area on Monday afternoon. No goods were damaged, but clerks worked for several hours to remove the surplus water.
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John H. Weigel & Co
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Attorney Borders
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Sind
Barnes- Woodin
Boston
Pierce
F. G. McConnell
Denver
Humane Society
Baker City
Yakima River
North
Yakima
Weigel
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