Oil Trust Hearing Turns on 1895 Prices and Profits
In New York, December 10, seasoned cross examination pits Kellogg against Rosenthal over Standard Oil price tables. Records show 1895 refinery output near 40 million barrels with a 60 cent per barrel profit, rising to 64 million barrels in 1906 with about 1.20 dollars per barrel, prompting questions about profit reasonableness.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
Joseph Francis Johnson
Frank B. Kellogg
Standard
Moritz Rosenthal
Mr. Kellogg
Mr. Rosenthal
Rosenthal
Johnson
Kellogg
Keiloger
Inquest Planned Over Ptomaine Poisoning Case
Whiter died yesterday from ptomaine poisoning. An inquest on Reynolds’s remains was ordered as the first official inquiry into the matter. Pending the inquest results, no further action is expected here beyond continuing expert analysis of luncheon food samples.
Opie Read to Speak in Albuquerque on Humorous Lecture
The Albuquerque audience will hear Opie Read, famed American storyteller, deliver his informal talk First One Thing and Then Another. The lecture blends humor with pathos, showcasing Read’s wit, warm voice, and engaging personality.
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Albuquerque
Brotherhood Fectors
Ecountry
Opie Read
Mr Read
South
Mr Head
Hyomei Cures Catarrh Says Mitchell Testimonial
A Hyomei advertisement touts a guaranteed cure for catarrh with inhaled medicated air. It cites a Mitchell South Dakota testimonial claiming complete cure after about one and a half bottles and promotes the complete outfit for $1 with 50 cents refills. It also claims Hyomei treats asthma bronchitis coughs colds and other respiratory illnesses.
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C. N. Lindsy
East First Ave
Mitchell, S. D
J. H. O' Rielly Company
Booth’s
Hyomei Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Postal revision bill to be presented to Congress next week
Washington December 10 The postal revision commission will have its bill ready for presentation to Congress next week. The House Committee on Post Roads shows strong interest and favors keeping this bill as the sole postal measure under consideration. The post office appropriation bill will be delayed until after the holidays and is expected to include about a ten million dollar increase.
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Washington, PD. C
Postal Revision Commission
Congress
House Committee
Post Roads
House
Post Office
Piers Conn in 6 Ter Te Pays
Pazo Ointment guarantees to cure itching or bleeding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back, with the promise of a full refund if no improvement occurs.
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Piers
North Coast Limited Derails Near McKenziekill Injured
A Northern Pacific North Coast Limited derailed near McKenzie, twenty miles east of tisamuarck North Dakota, last night after spreading rai. One man is reported killed and many injured as rescue crews respond to the scene.
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Tisamuarck
Mckenzie
Here
Authorities to Probe Ptomaine Poisoning
San Francisco officials met to investigate ptomaine poisoning linked to a luncheon aboard the launching of the Hermes at Mare Island last Saturday. Coroner Leland and Mrs Regensberger conferred with Foster of the plate board of health as they reviewed the reported cases including James C. Reynylde.
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San Francisco
Davis Acquitted in Austin Murder Case
After thirteen hours of deliberation the jury found Charlies EE. Davis not guilty of murdering Dr. Frederick O T Austin on September 2. The case drew heavy attention due to the victim’s prominence and Davis’s family ties to the First National Bank, including relatives in bank leadership and finance circles in New York.
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Omaha
Charlies EE. Davis
Frederick O'T. Austin
First National Bank
Davis
New York City
Ruef Found Guilty of Bribery by Jury Verdict
The jury returned a verdict finding Ruef guilty of bribery after a 24 hour deliberation. Judge Lawlor scheduled December 12 for sentencing with potential penalties up to fourteen years. The courtroom remained tense as spectators watched police control the crowd and officials awaiting the next steps.
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Lawler
Ruef
William F. Lawter
Carpenters Hall
Lynoe Tong
Ruet
Kira
Doan's Ointment Promises Cure for Piles and Skin Ailments
An Albuquerque reader extols Doan's Ointment as a cure for eczema and itchy skin, citing long‑term relief after years of failed treatments. The testimonial from A M Whitbomb notes immediate itching relief and no recurrence, with the product sold by Poster Milburn Co and Doan's named as the sole U S agents.
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Albuquerque
A. M. Whitbomb
North Eighth St
N. M
Dean
Poster Milburn Co
Putfate
New York
United States
Doan
Iron and Steel Men Banquet at Waldorf
New York December 10 representatives from across the industry gather at the Waldorf Astoria for the second annual dinner hosted by BE H Gary of United States Steel. Gary defends the group against claims of illegal price fixing while urging cooperative efforts to avert business disaster and curtail destructive competition.
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New York
Waldorf-Astoria
BE. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Congressmen Lilley Faces Grave Charge
Notice reports Governor-elect George Lilley faces an election court in New Haven on December 26 to probe alleged corrupt practices by Lilley and his political agent. Walter C. Fleming of New York represents the complainant George Le Fox. court judges named as Roebinson and Bennett.
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Waterberry
Conn
George Lilley
EB. Baldwin
Silas A. Roebinson
William A. Bennett
New Haven
George le Fox
Litles
Walter C. Fleming
New York
Fox
Fleming
Governor Hughes
Mississippi Doctor Shot Dead by Dentist
Dr. AS Pitte a prominent local physician was shot and killed in his office today by Dr. Thomas Birdsong a dentist. Details are unclear and motive is not ascertainable beyond a claim by Hirdsong about interference in his affairs.
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Mississippi
Carnegie Delays Tariff Testimony in House Hearing
At the Ways and Means Committee hearing Carnegie asked to be excused until next week after being served with a subpoena. The date of his testimony remains undecided.
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Washington, D, CL
House
Ways and Means Committee
Andrew Carnegie
Counterfeit Money Healed By Foley’s Honey and Tar Remedy
An 19th century style notice claims victory over counterfeit money and promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar cough remedy sold by J. O’Rielly Co. The fragment hints at medical cure claims and a sales pitch embedded in a legal or public notice context.
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J. H. O' Rielly Co
Foley
J. Ot
O' Rielly Co
James TR Kilpatrick’s Early Roots in Journalism
Danville TH reports Dec 10 on James TR Kilpatrick who established the first influential column lineage. The feature traces his beginnings and rise shaping public discourse through early newspaper work.
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Vous Pretend
Lined
Danville
James TR Kilpatrick
Illinois Native and Lincoln Friend Dies Here Today
Prominent Illinois figure and intimate friend of Abraham Lincoln died today. He served in the Civil War and earned the nickname Chickamauga Jim for dragging a dying captain from the field.
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Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Sir Martin the Two-Year-Old Wins Sale to Louis Winans
The Ogden Lady Sterling colt Sir Martin sold to Louis Winans of Edward Plaudit Passan colt also bought by Winans. Sir Martin, champion two year old of 1908, has rich stakes in England including the English Derby and will ship there with Edward.
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New York
John EK. Madden
Sir Martin
Louis Winans
Edward
Bryan party returns to Galveston after lake hunt
William J. Bryan and associates arrived in Galveston today after several days of hunting at Lake Surprise. He delivered two addresses this afternoon and plans to leave tomorrow for Port Arthur, while no arrest was made yesterday for alleged game law violations. A separate notice from G Gonzales states he will not be responsible for his wife Vicinta Chavez de Gonzales's debts after she refused to live with him.
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Galveston
William J. Bryan
Galyvestton
Lake Surprise
Bryan
Port Arthur
Vicinta Chavez de Gonzales
G. Gonzales
Imperial Laundry Promises Unmatched Laundering Service
Local advertisement touts thorough cleaning of ladies collars shirt waists skirts and duck suits at Imperial Laundry located behind Orrick. The copy stresses superior quality and rapid turnaround for garments and household textiles.
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Imperial Laundry
Orrick
Dine at the Columbus Hotel you ll be in good company
Dining at the Columbus Hotel draws patrons who seek robust meals and lively conversation. The establishment remains a social hub with regulars and visitors sharing stories and meals in a cordial, festive atmosphere.
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Columbus
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