Standard Oil executive testimony in California oil case
M H Tilford vice president of Standard Oil California testified in the government suit against Standard Oil New Jersey. He discussed a contract between Union Oil and Pacific Oil, noted a copy differed from the original destroyed in the San Francisco quake fire, and stated California crude production in 1895 reached 40 million barrels with Standard at 9 million. He described prices and distribution, and confirmed refiners mixed oil from both Standard California and Union Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dec. S
M. H. Tilford
Standard Oil Company
California
New Jersey
Union Oil Company
Th Pacific Oil Company
Mr. Kellogg
The
Union
Pacific Coast Oil Company
Kellogg
San Francisco
Wwellogse
Mr. Tilford
Standard
Standard Oil Company of
Pacific Coast
Army Musician on Trial for Murder at Fort Worden
In Seattle a murder trial centers on Army musician Henry B. Johnson of Fort Worden whose body was found in a band quarters furnace. Soldier James H. Hall and post corporal Thomas H. Keight face charges. Grieble, another soldier, was jailed for desertion while serving as a government witness. Johnson lived in the band quarters basement and was killed after pay at the fort. his body was partially burned to hide the crime.
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Seattle
Wash
United States Court
Henry EB. Johnson
Fort Worden
James H. Hall
Thomas H. Keight
Grieble
Port Townsend
Johnson
Inepece Tion
Murderer's Confession To Be Used In Tria l
In Bellingham James M. Thomas confessed to shooting his divorced wife and burying the body for July. The confession, obtained by Detective Nugent under disputed threats and promises, was admitted by Judge Neterer after a defense challenge. The jury has been seated for the trial.
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Neterer
Bryce Predicts Great Future for the South
British ambassador James Bryce told Southern Commercial congress delegates that a bright future awaits the south. He described postwar difficulties and expressed strong support for southern progress as Judge George Hillyer chaired the afternoon session and led the program with key speakers.
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Washington
Dee
South
James Bryce
Southern Commercial Congress
George Hillyer
Cleergia State Railway
Soil Bureau Work Highlighted by Bonsteel in the South
Dr. J A Bonsteel of the United States bureau of soils reviews ongoing investigations in the southern United States. William J Oliver of Knoxville and Clarence H Poe editor of the Progressive Farmer in Raleigh accompany the briefing. The discussion covers bureau efforts and regional soil studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Oliver
Knoxville
Tenn
Clarence HW. Poe
Progressive Farmer
Raleigh
N. C
J. A. Bonsteel
United States Bureau of Soils
Bonsteel
Bureau of Soils
South
Tariff Commission Holds Executive Session On Witness Subpoenas
Washington reports an executive session of the House Ways and Means Committee to choose witnesses for tariff hearings. Potential subpoena targets include James W Vai Cleave president of the National Association of Manufacturers and Charles Francis Adams of Boston representing meat packers wool and leather industries and other manufacturers. A short hearing occurred today with another planned for Thursday as the panel moves to shape the new tariff bill.
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Washington
Ways and
House
James W. Vai Cleave
National Association of Manufacturers
Charles Francis Adams
Boston
Onrsmith
Davis Murder Trial Nearing Conclusion
Omaha reports the end of the Charles B. Davis murder trial for Dr. Frederick Austin as closing arguments wrap up. Prosecution rested after a rebuttal and impeachment evidence. final arguments by Gurley and Enegtish are to follow, with a verdict expected Wednesday night or Thursday morning.
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Omaha, Dee
Charles B. Davis
Frederick Austin
Hilick
Woodrough
Gurley
Enegtish
Lee
Bill to Make Illegal Adulteration of Beer
London December report: a bill to prohibit iron substitutes in beer making was introduced in the House of Commons by Chancellor of the Exchequer Lloyd-George Day. The measure bans substitutes and limits hop imports to marked bags. Also includes cough remedy promotion text for Foley’s Honey and Tar.
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London
House of Commons
Exchequer
Lloyd-George
Oklahoma Libel Case Dismissed in Guthrie
Charges of criminal libel against H. K. Benedict, manager of the Oklahoma City Times, were dismissed in Guthrie. Benedict was arrested last August after Governor Charles N. Haskell objected to an editorial in the Times.
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Guthrie
Okla
Dee
H. K. Benedict
Oklahoma City Times
Charlies N .Haskell
Benedict
Haskell
The
Times
Shah Retains Power in Persia Teheran Dew
The Persian council statutes will be published soon granting wide powers to the new body but its weakness lies in being unrepresentative since all members are to be named by the shah.
Indian Schools No Longer Needed Transfer to State Control
Commissioner F A Leupp recommends moving non reservation Indian schools to state governments. He names Grand Junction and Fort Lewis Colorado Genoa Nebraska Chilocco Oklahoma Chamberlain South Dakota Morris Minnesota and Carson Nebraska as transfer sites for reformatories asylums hospitals or other public uses. Governors of the respective states have been notified.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs
F. &. Leupp
House of Representatives
Indian Service
House
Congress
Carlisle
Grand Junction
Fort Lewis
Colorado
Genoa
Neb
Chilocco
Oklo
Chamberlain, & C
Morris, Minn
Carson, Ney
Comiuise Sioner
Pennsylvania Banker Arraigned in Court
The trial of J. B. P. Rinehart former cashier and vice president of Farmers and Drovers National bank of Warnesburg began in this county court on seventeen indictments. The bank failed for over 2 million dollars years ago and the case is seen as a sensational legal battle amid allegations of political influence and delays tied to a Roosevelt ordered investigation.
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Warnesburg
J. B. P. Rinehart
Farmers and Drovers National Bank
Roosevelt
Kinehart
United States
Pittsburg
Cty
Western Roads to Raise Freight Rates
Topeka Kansas December western railroads plan substantial freight rate increases. The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe general freight offices in Topeka have revised schedules for weeks and expect completion by January 1st. Officials say higher living costs and wages force higher shipment prices especially for grain and live stock.
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Topeka
Kan
Western
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe General
Official Montana Vote Counts Released for Helena and Statewide
Official tallies show Taft with 2023 votes and Ryan with 29930. Debs and Hisgen receive 445 and 827 votes respectively, reflecting the county and statewide results as reported for Montana.
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Montana
Helens
Mont
Bes
Taft
Ryan
Debs
Hisgen
Chatin
Vinci the strength builder praised by Wheeling resident
A Wheeling reader testifies Vinci restored his health after illness and fatigue. He credits tonse fron and cod liver oil elements for strength and vitality and says the remedy suits old people and weak individuals. The ad offers money back if Vinci fails.
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Vinci
Jeavons
Lind Street
Wheeling
W. Va
Presidents Roosevelt Taft Unite for National Conservation Bonds
Roosevelt and Taft publicly advocate government bonds to fund permanent public improvements for conserving natural resources. Taft presided at a conservation meeting with Hoosevelt and others including Carnegie, Mitchel, and governors, urging nationwide coordination and federal leadership.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Belasen Theater
Hoosevelt
White House
Hoosevelts
Chamberlain
Oregon
Democratic Party
Andrew Carnegie
John Mitcohell
Conservation Committee
Great Southern Commercial Congress
Rivers and Harbors Congress
United States
Mr.Taft
Tene Shao Yi
Jammer Brice
Oper Tate
Etater Tehall
Houmere l
Conservation Leaders Urge National Funding for Improvements
Gifford Pinchot, chief forester and congress chair, asserts federal bands for permanent national improvements. He argues conservation of national resources is essential for national welfare, stating it supports both development and production equally.
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Gifford Pinchot
United States
Congress
Red Cross awards medals for service at annual meeting
At the American National Red Cross annual meeting in Washington DC William H Taft was re elected president. Officers named include R W Foest Beekman Winthrop Henry M Hoyt Charles L Magee. Medals were awarded to Earnest P Bicknell Edward Devine Major Carroll A Devel Major W Simpson and F W Dorman for services after the San Francisco earthquake.
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Washington
Dee
American National Red Cross Society
William H. Taft
R. W Foest
New York
Beekman Winthrop
the Treasury
Henry M. Hoyt
United States Solicitor General
Charles L. Magee
Red
Steinheil murder case discussed by deputies
Paris officials delayed a planned interpellation in the chamber of deputies on the Steinheil murder case. Justice Minister Bryard cited active judicial machinery and no executive interference. M. Berry pressed for disclosure of facts, urging that the public deserves to know if justice differs by rank.
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Paris
Dec. S
Steinheil
Chamber of Deputies
M. Berry
Bryard
Kaiser Discouraged by Hostile Criticism
In Potsdam the emperor, living in seclusion since November 7, resumed audiences but remains greatly low in spirits. He laments loss of prestige abroad and at home and resents attempts to limit his speech after dinner conversations, even with foreigners.
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Potsdam
Dec
Baron von Rheinbaben
Herr von Valentini
Baron von Frheinbaden
General von Einem
Rethmann-Hellweg
von Buelow
Highwayman suspect found in madhouse in New York asylum
Long Beach California police report J J Otis, accused of killing B L Bouman in October, is held at Dundee New York asylum. Officials seek a statement from Otis and note a trunk with Long Beach reels and a burglary suspect’s gear found in Colorado Springs. Otis was arrested at Ogden for insanity and sent to the Dundee asylum.
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Long Beach
Cal
Dee
Teecal
J. J.otis
B. L. Bouman
Dundee
N. Y
Colorado Springs
Seid
Otis
Ogden
Church Congress Winds Up Work in Philadelphia
The first federal council of the Churches of Christ in America concludes in Philadelphia. It aims to unify Protestant denominations and advance joint action to spread their work and influence across communities.
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Church Congress
Philadelphia
Dee, S
the Churches of Christ
America
Address on arbitration tops December council meeting
The December 1912 gathering featured Professor Henry Wade Rogers of Yale urging obligatory arbitration for international disputes. Delegates condemned naval armament and a “mad rivalry” in battleship building while backing tighter divorce laws and more home church based religious instruction for children.
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Pel
Henry Wade Rogers
Yale University
United States
United States Leads World in Shoemaking Growth
The United States heads the first nation in boot and shoe exports with 1968 exports valued at 11,470,000 dollars. The industry shows dramatic growth, supplying two thirds of world cotton and over half of copper, while increasing finished manufactures including boots and shoes for global markets.
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Washington
Dee
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Great Britain
Germany
France
Belgium
Piles Cure Promises 6 to 14 Day Guarantee
Pazo Ointment pledges to cure piles in six to fourteen days or refunds money. Advertises guaranteed relief for itching bleeding and protruding piles with 60 cent price.
Clever Farce Draws Full House on Second Night
The second performance of Mrs Temple's Telegram by Deicher's company at the Bikes' theater drew a packed house in Albuquerque. The rollicking farce with an ingenious plot and ludicrous situations has become one of the season's best laughs and promises continued success.
President to Welcome Return of Battleships
President Roosevelt will greet the world cruise battleship feet as they reach Hampton Roads around noon February 22 aboard the Mayflower. Naval officials plan a grand escort and a homebound return to New York for shore leave, with about 500 sailors joining the inauguration ceremonies.
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Washington, Dee
Hooosevelt
Hampton Roads
Navy Department
Mayflower
Atlantic
Admiral Sperry
Washington
New York
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Uby Morning Journal
Bryce
Tariff Commission
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Foley
J. H. O’rielly Co
Oklahoma
Shah
Persia
Morning Journal
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania
Western Roads
Santa Fe
J. H. O’reilly CO
Albuquerque, N. M
Bongfoot
Morning Journal Special
Washington, Drew
Red Gross
Preneh
Kaiser
Bennett’s Curio Store
Central Ave
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Perse ST
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Bennett Curio CO
J. H. O'Reilly CO
Belen
New Mexico
A. T. & S. F. Railway
Chicago
Kansas
Galveston
Old Menxico
Belen Townsite and Improvement Company
Milo Grande
Ncw
Albuquerque
Santa Fe Railway Company
John Becker
Belen Town and Improvement Company
WM. M. Berger
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