davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
IS INDICTMENTS
Al Cleveland, 10 Counts,
Against -Four Railroads,
Rebating and Conspiracy 10 VIo-
late E!kins Law Charged.
Large and Important Suits at Once
|. to Be Instituted,

| Cleveland, Ohio April 26.-Thirteen
! indictments. with a total Of ITO, counts,
| charging four iron carrying railroads
entering Cleveland With rebating and
alleging that two Of the railroads and
| three individuals We're guilty Of CON
sfiracy to violate the EIkins law.
were returned by the federal grand
| jury here today. The railroads are the
| PENNSYLVANIA Co. the Lake Shore &
Michigan southern, the Bessner &
Lake Eric, Chicago & ST. Louis (,Nichel
Patel.
Dan r. Hama, president and II. l..
ireland, second vice president of the
lPennsylvunia Co.. and D, T. McCabe
Of Pittsburg. fourth vice president of
the Pennsylvania Co... We're each in
1icted On one count which Charges that
the Hanna co. has an alleged contract
With the Pennsylvania Co, whereby
lie Hanna co. Is said to have rebatefi
10 shippers profits Of the ohio & West
ern Pennsylvania Dock Co, y subsid-
larry concern Of The Hanna CO. Tie
Dock Company. which is included, in
the Indictment. leases and operates
docks owned by the Pennsylvania Co..
AT several Lake Erie ports. The NJ. A.
Hanna CO. is one Of. the largest iron
ore. pig iron. coal and coke concerns
in the country,
One OF the exhibits before the grand
Jury shows the alleged payment To the
Carnegie Steel Co, Of $5Q.111.93 as a
part Of the earnings OF the Dock Com
pany. The check reads
@To the Carnegie Steel Co. doctors;
for your proportion of remaining sur
plus earnings OF ore shipped from
PENNSYLVANIA Co. dock year ending
March 81, 1909. $5O,11l 93.''
District Attorney ". l.. Day an
aonnced Immediately after the filing of
he report that Large and important
suits would be begun immediately.
rhe cases are Interstate Commerce.
Commission cases. brought TO insure
that published ore shipping rates are
effective. The government will seek to
show that the indicted railroads owned
docking facilities in Ashtabula. Ohio
and Cenaeaut Ohio harbors that these
were operated by companies which
We're in effect hired by the railroads:
that the railroads paid excessive rates
to the docking companies for loading
and unloading iron ore; that the dock
ing companies paid oyer portion of
the money thus received TO the ship
pers and that the whole constitutes a
conspiracy in violation of the E1kins
law.
The investigation leading up to to-
DAYS action by the grand jury was
started several months ago. About 40
witnesses We're examined before the
federal grand jury, including officials
representing the railroads and ore
companies from the lakes tn Kentucky.
Among these were representatives of
the Jones &c Laughlin Steel Co., Pitts
burg; the Carnegie Steel Co, Pitts
burg; the III. A. Hanna Co. Cleveland;
the Wheeling steel & Iron Co. the
Ashland Iron & Mining Co; the Amer
lean steel & Wire Co, and the Nation
al Tube Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
IN CELLS.
Continued from Page one.)

Structural Ircn ard Steel Workers
who WAS arrested last night on the
charge of completely in the alleged
Mcnamara kidnapping, was the first
witness before the grand Jury today
He took advantage of his right to de-
cline TO testify.
Walter Drew and j. a. c. Badorf
of counsel for the National Erectors
Association and w. Joseph Ford, as
sistant district attorney of Los An
geles, all of whom are charged with
kidnapping, are expected to be on the
stand either late today or tomorrow.
Police Judge Collins and other off,
Gals having knowledge of the cir
cumstances of the extradition of Nc
Namara to California, were also to
appear, it was reported. Hearing that
subpoena had been issued for him,
Frank NJ. Ryan. president of the AS
sbciation of Bridge and Structural
Iron Workers, appeared in the grand
jury's anteroom and offered to testi-
fly. He was told he would be called
later.
Following Burns, two women, said
to have lived in q downtown build
ing Ill WHICH Solllc HltllDRlS Ol the
Structural Iron Workers Union had
rooms, were called into the grand
jury room and examined briefly and
then a recess was taken.
No information was available as to
the Gate upon which the grand jury
expected to complete it's inquiry.
The trial of Attorney Drew, who
was charged with resisting an officer
yesterday was set for this afternoon.
d. Jones, an iron worker, in whose
barn at the western edge of the city
IL sticks of dynamite and two quarts
of nitro glycerine We're found last
Saturday, later was examined by the
grand jury.
Jones, in a statement to the police
had declared that he knew nothing OF
the dynamite and that he rented tho
barn TO ]. j. Mcnamara.
Following jones. Patrick Dugan. al
so a member of the Iron Workers
Union, testified.
Walter Grew of New York, counsel
for the National Erectors Association
was fined 81 and costs today in police
court on conviction of having assault
| ed a constable who seeking to serv,
a warrant on Detective William j
| Burns, charging him With complicitl
| in the alleged kidnapping from this
citV last Saturdar of ]. i. Mcnamara
secretary and treasurer of the interna
| tional Association of Bridge and Struc
turstl Iron Workers.
Drew forced the constable into ~
elevator in hotel yesterday. Tn
fine was suspended by Police Judg
Collins, by whom McManlssa had bee
turned over to u Los Angeles polio
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
PINK OF CONDITION.
Battieship Delaware Needs No Repairs
After 10000 Miles Travel.

Washington. April 26.-safe and ready
for any duty, was the report OF Capt.
Cove of the Delaware to the navy de-
paFtment upon the arrival of his vessel
at Boston today. Just to show that his
ship is in the pink of condition he will
take her out tomorrow morning for a
full power trial trip in New England wa
ters. Notwithstanding her long journey,
she needs no repairs. he says.
The, Delaware undertook her long trip
around the continent soon after her re-
turn to this country from the English
channel, where with the other members of
the Asiatic fleet she paid visits of courte-
sy to French and English ports. Inelud-
ing the transatlantic trip the Delaware
traversed 26.0 miles without entering a
drydock.
She is a worthy successor of the Ore
gon. famed for her long trip during the
Spanish War" said naval officials today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
KENNEREC
VAssALsoRo.

George Traviss, who has been a pa
tient at the Augusta General hospital
the past two weeks, returned home
Monday noon.
Wilbert Crosford passed Sunday
with his family in Chelsea.
Howard Fuller of China was in the
place Monday on business
Edward Earle, who has been very IL
with pneumonia, is much improved.
G. w. Taylor of Priest Hill, was a
business caller Friday in the place.
Wilbert Appleton, who has been sici
for several weeks, is steadily improv-
zins.
J. c. Gates was in Augusta recently
on business.
w. E. Whittemore of Portland was
in town Wednesday and Thursday OF
business.
Peter Traviss of Getchelfs Cornel
was a caller Monday at his brothers
George Traviss.
Frank Luce of Liberty was a recen
business caller in the place.
p. C. Clifford and family of Nortf
vassalboro visited Sunday at A. T
Robinson's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
BANKING MERGER PLAN.
Combination of Independent institu-
tons Explained at Boston.

Boston, April 26.-The Senator AL
drich plan for combination of the
Independent banks of the country into
a union to be known as the Reserve
Association of America, as submitted
lately to the Monetary Commission
was explained to members of the Bos-
ton Chamber of Commerce late today
by Robert w. Bonyrdge of the COM
mission.
The plan according to Mr.. Bonyrdge
is designed to correct existing defects
in the existing banking system. 1T
would furnish he said, "a general
custodian for the reserve of our banks
thereby fortifying those reserves. II
would enable the banks to mobilize
their banking resources and would pro-
vide safe and scientific bank note
currency which would be responsive in
amount to the commercial needs oil
the country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
ALDRlcH RESERVE BILL.
Industrial Organization May Present
Views at Washington Meetings.

Washington, April 26.--In accordance
With decision reached todaysby the
Monetary Commission, national organ
izations of an industrial character will
be given an opportunity to present
their views on the Aldrich reserve bill.
No time for meetings was fixed, but
the commission will endeavor to nave
the various bodies appear as soon as
possible. The hearings Will be held in
Washington.
Later the commission will hear or
CARNATIONS such as Boards of trade,
but most probably in their own cities.
The commission also decided to assign
members to make addresses before
national banking associations on call
Senator Aldrich win deliver and adj
dress before Indiana bankers at an
early date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
THE STEPHENSON REPORT
To Wisconsin Legislature Recommends
investigation of His Election.

Madison, Wis, April 26.-Aftel
months of delay the Stephenson SEN
atorial election report is before the
Legislature. 1t came today in the form
of sub-resolution in place of the one
originally introduced and is presented
by the Senate judiciary committee
with Senator Bodenstab dissenting.
The resolution reviews the report
and recommendation of the Senate in
vestigation committee and requests
that the United States Senate investi-
gate the election of Isaac Stephenson
The resolution recommends concnrring
in the findings of the Senate commit
tee.
The report further recommends that
prosecutions be instituted by various
attorneys against all persons shown BY
the testimony to have committed brib-
cry. The resolution will probably come
up Friday for consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
ANTICIPATES NO TROUBLE.
Mexico Believes England Will Receivs
Protest in Friendly Way.

Mexico City. April 26.-Mexico does
not anticipate any unpleasantness as
result Of the note sent by the foreign
office to Great Britain regarding the
Shearwater incident. Senior De La
Barra says that the note was couched
in cordial and friendly terms and while
protest was made and the rights OF
Mexico were maintained lit was done
in such a manner as to show the con
sideratio this government wishes al
ways to have for the British govern
nent and in accordance with the exist
i'g friendly and cordial relations.
II is expected that the incident viii
be satisfactorily explained by Great
Britain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
WILLING
Continued from Page one)

by General Duncan of the department oil
texas that orders had been issued TO COL
oheI Steeger. in command at El Paso
prohibiting The passage of supplies across
The rio Grande except through Juarez
Colonel steever had informed the depart
nent that the Mexican Insurreetos under
Tho armstice now in effect had been per-
miited through Juarez to import forage
clothing and other necessities, but that
the 1nsarrectos wished to carry such sup
plies directly across the Rio Grande and
not through Juarez.
IF permitted" said Colonel Steeyer. II
his request for instructions, "this viii
simply open doors to carry across the
river whatever they want: they could
conceal ammunition. etc, in sacks o.
-four. baIed hay and other packages"
General Duncan Immediately wired Col,
Steever To clamp down the lid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
MAYNoR eAYNoR EXPLAINS
Recent Changes in New York Police to
Crime Investigators. :.

New York, April 26.-Appearing by re-
quest but not under subpoena, Mayor
Gaynor was the chief witness today be
fore the special grand jury which is in
vestigating crime conditions in New York
He explained at length recent changes
he has made in police methods which
have been blamed for the so-called de-
moralization of that department. 1t is
understood he defended the removal OF
plain clothes men from precinct duty
on the ground that this act cuts off the
graft formerly demanded of saloon
keepers by such officers.
Several of the grand jurors questioned
the mayor at length and after his exam
nation it was announced that the inves-
tigation probably Will be concluded within
a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
SOLDIERS OF FORTUNES"
Armistice Leaves Professional Filibus
terers Stranded at New Orleans.

New Orleans. La. April 2s.-The
peace negotiations in Mexico have
left high and dry IN New orleans an
unusually large number OF so-called
soldiers Of fortune" who had all but
completed arrangements 10 join tie
Insurrectos when the news of Ma
deros agreement to an armistice was
received. The contingent OF lighters
here includes 10 men who were re-
Gently discharged from the revolu-
tionary army of Honduras a Swedish
artillery officer and German machine
gunner. Among the men who served
in General Bonilla's revolution In Hon
dnr9s and who came here en- route t.
n, ieo. re two captains, two machine
etH'1ers and six sharp shooters. ii
] Hot is declared in Mexico, these
rsen n,a@ be expected to start some
ttifg. IN Central America always an
j - nv Gelh for the professional fill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
DRESDEN.

Mrs. III. +. Cooper has announced the
engagement of her daughter. Gertrude
May Cooper. TO Charles \. Waterman of
West Somerville, Mass Miss Cooper has
resided in Boston for some time and is
quite popular among her numerous
friends there. Mr.. Waterman is president
of Boston Gideons Christian Commercial
Travellers Association. very active Y.
NJ. c. y. worker and assistant superinten-
dent of Sunday school in Somervilie.
MILLS-Bishop Goldman held service
in st. Johns church Friday evening.
II. r. V. Nash of Wiscasset was in
town Saturday
Mrs. Maurice Blinn. who has been sick
so long, passed away Thursday night.
Funeral was held Sunday afternoon in
the NJ. f. church. \ husband, three chill
dren. mother and brother are left to
mourn her loss.
William Mcdonald and family have
moved into the house which they have
recently purchased of Mrs. Hewes
Miss Margaret Pushard was the guest
over Sunday Of her sister,. Mrs. L. t.
Call. r
Mrs. Samuel Pushard has been quite
comfortable for the past few days.
There was no service i'm the M. r.
church either morning or evening, owing
to the absence of the pastor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27

The Senior class of Edward Little
High school elected it's class parts and
arranged for the graduation at Il class
meeting, Tuesday The honor parts,
We're awarded according to rank and
have been. announced previously az
follows: Rachael Winship, vaiedictory:
Helen Wallingford, salutatery; Addie
Harmon. essay; Edward Shaw, ora
ton. The class has elected Clarence
Marsh to make the presentation of
gifts, Ruby Fuller to write the ode and
William Love to be the historian.
These parts will be given in the
church. The class prophet has not
been elected. The Senior supper will
be held in Odd Fellows hail Auburn,
May 18th. Beulah Folsome is chair
man of the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
apr22 eod3t&hold

officer in the exuadftfon proceedings.
Detective Burns loft this city for
Chicago today. He said he would lie
back IN Indianapolis IN two or three
days r.s5,is5..,..# Ias
Burns was called before the grand
jury today but as he he'd been beune
to- the grand jury in the Investigation
of the kidnapping charge, ne declined
to testify. .r.e
Albert Won Spreekelsen, contrae-
tor, appeared before the grand jury
today 2 testify, il is said. rs to .aiS-
Mantle. explosions which wrecked seE-
eral buildings he WAS constructing in
this city two years, ago Spreckelsen
was at that time emplqying non ulion
iron workers, 49, ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
DYNAMITE Ar VANCOUVER.
Attempt to Blow up Apartment House
After Strike Trouble.

Vancouver, b. G.. April 2G.-An at
tempt was made early today to dyna-
mite an apartment house in course of
construction here. The dynamite was
touched off at the base of the centra,
supporting column, but comparatively
slight damage was done. The eontrac-
tor has had trouble with striking car
penterS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
Sending Home Wounded Soldiers.

Douglas. Ariz.. April &c Twenty six
Mexican Federal soldiers wounded at
the battle Of Aqua Prieta. We're placed
III a spacial car attached to the reeu=
lar ear attached To tile regular rain
for ;iormisslo. capital Of sonora
.,;exicd today Permission had boon oh
taip"d rom the state dzpartm, ut at
Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
NOT WORTH A PROTEST.
Dutch Seize Island in Philippines and
Hoist Their Own Flag.

Manila, April 26.-Delayed advices re-
ceived here via Jolo report that the
Dutch have taken possession of Palmas
island, 60 miles southeast of Mindanao,
lowered the American colors and substi-
tuted the flag of Holland.
1t is understood here that Washington
does not intend to protest against the
action of the Dutch because the United
States government regards the island as
worthless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27

COMMUNICATES PROTEST. *
Mexican Government Acts in Case Of
Landing of British Marines.


London April 2s.LThe Mexican govern
ment has communicated To the British
foreign Office formal protest against the
action of Capt Vivian of the British
sloop shearwater in landing marines al
San quentin. Lower California, which ac-
ton is described as an Interference In the
internal affairs of Mexico.
Announcement to this effect was made
IN a very brief dispatch received at the
foreign office Wednesday from T. Il. Hop
pier. British charge d'affairs at Mexico
City since the departure of Minister Tow
er. Mr.. Hoppler stated the text of the
protest was going forward by mail and
no action In the matter will be taken
here pending the receipt of the text and
also the explanation of Capt Vivian,
which he has mailed to London.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27

Rev, Elmer Eafrey Of rindiay. Ohio. c.
+. Williams of Mansfield, Ohio, and Roy
Gilbert and w. c. RroecKler of Owens
boro, Ky, as among the divers persons
il was intended 10 defraud.
In court. near Col. Wilson today was
his bride. formerly Miss Stella Lewis, his
secretary, to whom he was married en-
The night the Indictment was returned
against him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27

ibusterer. Already there is talk among
certain well-knoWn local promoters OF
refolutions of another uprising in MIC
aragua, and several of the men just
back from Honduras acknowledge that
they have given General Lee. Christ
mas their promise to hold themselves
in readiness for further service in that
republic following the election in Nov
Cmhpr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27

Tilden Benedict and Cummings were
later placed in the hands of an as
sistant sergeant at arms of the Sen
ate, but he cannot serve them until
they are signed by the lieutenant gov
ernor. Mr.. Oglesby tonight said that
he had not signed the warrants and
might not do so until some time to-
morrow.
Attorney Sears. counsel for Tilden
said that habeas corpus proceedings on
behalf of Tilden would be Instituted as
soon as the warrant was served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
SAGADAHOC
BOWDOIN.

John Higgins of Massachusetts arrived
in town this week, called by the serious
illness of his mother, Mrs. William Hig-
gins.
J. o. Roberts and Others attended the
Fourier auction Tuesday in the north
ern part of the town.
E. e. Baker has been appointed Justice
of the peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
REP. kORBLY ASKS FACTS.
To Determine If Any Federal Law Has
Been Violated BY Arrests.

Washington, April 26.-With a view
to determining whether any federal
law was violated in the arrest of j. J.
Mcnamara. in connection, with the Los
Angeles Times explosion. Rep. Korbly
of Indiana. telegraphed today TO In
d1anapolis asking for all the facts. Mr..
korbly has been urged by labor con-
stituents in Indiana to lay the matter
before Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
LINCOLN
WHITEHEAD.

PLAINS-The Willing Workers Club
which was postponed on account of sick
ness and bad travelling will meet
Wednesday,, May 8. with Miss C. A.
Woodman, All members are requested to
be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Mrs. Emil Gebler, Al years old, COM
mitted suicide at her home. 6s ABBOTT
street Providence, r. l., "Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27

Fur dealers in Russia have asked for
close season of two years for sables
fearing thestotal extiAstien sofs thasani-
NAL in the FACE of the present Remand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27

On April II Captain Vivian landed 90
men and q Maxim gun at San Quentin
TO protect that town from what was rep
resented to be threatened attack by
Mexican Insurreotos. The revolutionary
movement did not materialize and the
marines and gun were withdrawn. This
was The first actual landing OF forces on
Mexican soil in connection with the pres
ent rebellion.
Capt. Vivian has since been quoted as
saying that he acted upon the written
request of two Mexican government Off
GERS who asked for the protection of the
British flag asserting that their lives
We're in danger
: Santa Barbara, Cal. April 26.-The
Shearwater sailed from Santa Barbara
last night for north coast points. While
in this harbor Capt. Vivian said he had
nothing to add to his statement previous
~ given The Associated Press while in
San Diego regarding the San Quentin In
cident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
CONTEMP PIT.

Continued from Page one)
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06
ALONZO.

"Hurrah for Vardaman! |"
We have had plenty of rain for the
last two weeks.
Crops are looking much better.
Brother Nolen filled his regular ap-
pointment at Popular Springs Saturday
and Sunday.
Candidates have only one more month
to hustle, and then most of them can
hunt up another job
F. W. Barron was up in the King
neighborhood Saturday.
]. L. Mcdaniel went to Jackson one
day last week.
S. w. Clark, of Georgetown, visited
his sister, Mrs. Pearl Barron last week.
Hon. Edgar Misterfeldt, our candidate
for representatives, seems to be gaining
in popularity rapidly.
Crops are looking fine, especially young
corn Mr.. Irwin Clark has the banner
crop of all kinds. He is an old man of
sixty years, but has splendid crops and
large acreage.
w. r. Wallace and brother, Eugene,
went to Jackson last week.
The singing school will begin at Clear
Branch on Monday after the third Sun
day in July. The school will be taught
by Prof. Smith.