Standard Oil Probe Targeting Rockefellers Empire in Kansas Case
A government inquiry led by Commissioner Garfield probes Standard Oil and allied railroad methods in Kansas. The investigation, begun amid Kansas oil boom tensions, aims to expose a wide anti trust conspiracy using anti trust, interstate commerce, Elkins, and conspiracy laws. Prosecutions are anticipated against Standard Oil and subsidiary firms, with agents and spies racing to cover evidence before congressional reports and attorney general actions.
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Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Beef Trust
Elkins
Standard Oil Company
Standard Ol
Sovernmen
Garfield
Bureau of Corporations
House of Representatives
Moleau
Cera
Tabor
Rroosevelt
Railroad rebates in focus as agencies seek end to discrimination
Washington reports representatives of trans Mississippi railroads met with the Interstate Commerce Commission to discuss rebates and the commission’s drive to end discrimination against large shippers. The talks centered on fair rate practices and preventing favoritism in freight pricing.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Dec
trans-Mississippi
Interstate Comnerve Commission
Lost Memmi Madonna Recovered in Siena
A cable from Florence reports Lippo Memmi's Madonna del Popolo stolen from Santa Faria de Servi has been recovered in Siena. It was found Monday at a deaf and dumb graphic establishment but was not identified until taken to the city hall.
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Standard
Kansas
Standard Ol
Kangas
Standard Oil Company
Aegents
Lippo Memmi
New York
Herald
Florence
Santafaria de Servi
Siena
Actor Shot Down in New York Hotel Room Shooting
In a Saratoga hotel, Danwdlle TL Bee 2 Chirton o8y Smith of New York was fatally shot by FNC Carper, a Merry Tatanel worker, after a dispute over Mrs. Cooper. Cooper entered Smith's room, fired five shots, wounding Smith in the head. hotel clerk Abhayad Roberts and others confronted him, police called. Cooper faced Judge Philips on bond set at 7000 dollars.
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Danwdlle
Chirton
Smith
New York
Ewe Tobna
Minneapolis
James Yours
Chibengee
Smith's
Willits
Adit Hock
Pho Chree Metchen
Abhayad Roberts
Coopar
Pittlenburge
Cooper
Thrasata
Walters
Young
Philips Lek Yeamen
Lieutenant Taylor faces court martial for snubbing sergeant
Lieutenant Roy I Taylor of the 125th Company Coast Artillery, Michigan man, is charged at New London with unbecoming an officer for snubbing Sergeant Luther of his own company in a theater. Colonel Alten presides, Captain R H McMasters present. Trial may start within two weeks.
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New York
Othief
United States Army
Uist
Roy I. Taylor
Coast Artillery
New London
Conn
Taylor
Michigan
Alten
U.S. A
R. H. McMasters
Army
Governor's Stslund
Avery Army
Department of the East
Gaptahr
Wauges Llemontit
W Luter
Seyadeel Eate
McMastern
Che
Joke on Dr Osler at voyage reunion sparks laugh
New York dispatch notes Dr William Osler arriving in Baltimore aboard the Cunard Caronia after returning to lecture at Johns Hopkins University and Oxford duties. A customs official and Captain Watson introduce him to a lively crowd, while fellow travelers react with humor at their ages and vigor.
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New York
Johns Hockins University
Baltimore
William Osler
University of Oxford
Cunard
Caronia
Liverpool
Osler
Dr. Osler
John M. Bishop
J. S. Watson
Cunard Line
United States
Mavy
Hale and Hearty
Watson
Mr. Bishop
Admiral Porter
Devil Statue Seized From Detroit Atheist
Detroit December 28 A German stonecutter Herman Menz faced a writ of replevin as a constable seized his statue of Beelzebub. Menz who crafted the idol ten months ago to symbolize his disbelief resisted and helpers fought to save the figure but officers removed it to satisfy a $51.40 labor claim filed by Warren West of Ypsilanti.
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Detroit
Petroit
Herman Menz
Menz
Re'‘Nleyin
Warren West
Ypsilanti
FLEAS STOP DOG SHOW IN WASHINGTON TOWN HALL
Washington, December 28. Citizens led by Alexander Reed protest use of town hall for a dog show planned by the Washington Kennel Club. Flea concerns and local objection threaten to cancel the event previously slated to attract dogs from across the country.
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Washington
Washington Kennel Club
Alexander Reed
Charge of Bribery Denied by Mr Payn in Trial
Testimony before a marine investigation committee showed James Wells’s charge that Mutual Reserve paid 40000 to Pix for favorable write ups was false. Former Insurance Examiner Payn testified about past company disputes and that he aimed to remove President Burnham. Adjournment set as Payn to continue testimony. New York Life mandamus case in Missouri demands list of policyholders from President McCall with no compliance given.
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New York
Tee
Louis St
State Despanies
Maurines Investionit
James Wells
Mutual Reserve Life Insuminee Comity
Mutual Reserve
Wells
Isnenharm
Henry D. Appleton
Hendricks
Appleton
Hughes
Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company
Insurance Department
Richard Morgan
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Hughes
Armstrong
Burnham
Payn
John A. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
New York Supreme Court
New York Life
C. H. Venner
Vandiver
McCall
Missouri
St Louis
Secretary Shaw Says No Prosecution Over Chicago Banks
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw arrived in Chicago and stated there would be no criminal proceedings from the closing of Chicago National Bank and Home Savings Bank. He asserted John R. Walsh did not steal or misuse funds, that depositors would receive all money, and that any minor law violation would lead to liquidation and repayment, not criminal action.
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Treasury
Shaw
Chicago
Washington
Chicago National Bank and Home Savings Bank
John R. Walsh
Slays a 7 foot giant with a walnut sized stone
Columbia Missouri December 30 Mitchell Shadrick a seven foot giant was killed four miles west of Columbia by Henry Jonas an 18 year old boy who threw a walnut sized stone from about forty feet The stone struck behind the left ear as Shadrick attacked the younger brother Officials reported no scar on the body and the victim’s remains were buried in a hastily built coffin due to the size of the corpse
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David
Goliath
Columbia
Mitchell Shadrick
Henry Jonas
Shadrick
Jonas
Bourke Cockran Ill in New York
Bourke Cockran has been ill for ten days at the Waldorf Astoria. Doctors advise a trip to Arizona to regain health after a threatened pneumonia attack weakened his lungs at the hotel.
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Bourke Cockran
New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Arizona
Cleveland officers plead guilty on trust charge
In Cleveland on December 28 three officers of the Cleveland Retail Coal Dealers association pleaded guilty to violating the Valentine anti trust law. They were fined 500 dollars and costs, which they paid.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Retail Coal Dealers’ Association
Incredible Dry Dock Manages Atlantic Crossing To Show Naval Progress
Historic account details the ironclad Monitor and its swift move across the Atlantic. Officers recount the perilous voyage aided by tugboats, coal shortages, and staging on docks to reach the Mediterranean to display American naval superiority after the Civil War. The Dewey and its four tow boats are praised for the planned long voyage and safety in rough seas.
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Annapoll
Heider Dee Lewis
Titus
Cnet
Atpendink
Pitlin Mullan
Stgtaf
Syediot
Allionus
Scotland
Peavey
isGi
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Admira
Monitor
Navy
Atlanta
Dewey
Cily Relta
Cape Verde Islands
West Indian Islands
Bahamas
Delaware Bays
Cape Verde
ODELL STILL HAS HOPE FOR MOVEMENT IN ALBANY
New York State Governor Odell left for Westbury after a day of talks with A Merritt jr and local politicians. Odell would not confirm Merritt’s candidacy but said conditions looked favorable. He did not know if he would reach Albany before the assembly caucus Tuesday night. Merritt remained in town. Asked about a compromise he quipped that reports of his death are greatly exaggerated.
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New York
Dew. d
B. B. Odell
Wewburge
Willy
A. Merritt
Assembly
Odell
Merritt
Albany
Swift & Co. Tax Assessment Case Heard in County
Hastings hearing examined Swift & Co. of South St. Paul on why their tax assessment should not rise. State attorney general aide G. T. Simpson appeared for the state with Swift & Co. counsel C. A. Severance Henry Veeder and J. S. Bangs attended. Ex mayor G. L. Lytle helped push the board’s action raising personal property from 139,090 to 280,000. Hoffmann will decide.
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South St. Paul
State Board of Equalization
Hoffman
Call Money Soars on New York Exchange
Call money touched 125 percent this morning on the New York curb, the highest since December 1898 when 186 percent was paid for call loans, signaling a sudden cash squeeze in financial markets.
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New York Exchange
New York
Panic from strange cause at Chicago clothing store fire
An accidental release of the sprinkler system at Kiart, Schaffner & Murs clothing establishment in Chicago caused a panic among about 3,000 employees. Meantime children and patrons fought to escape a fire they believed had broken out, with several injured though none seriously.
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Chicago
Dee
Kiart, Schaffner & Murs
Hove
Judge Penfield Resigns from Indiana State Dept
Washington dispatch reports Judge Willian L Penfield of Lidiana, solicitor for the state department, has submitted his resignation and it has been accepted.
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Penfield
Washington
Willian L.penfield Af Lidiana
State Department
Bryan Honored in Ten Hour Provincial Excursion
The provinces of Valocan Nueva Belgi and Rizal welcomed William J. Bryan with triumphal arches music parades and banquets during a ten hour railroad excursion on a Wednesday in Dec. 88.
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Bryan
Matila
Valocan
Nueva Belgi
Rizal
William J. Bryan
Explosion Tears Through New Jersey Freight Locomotive
A railroading freight locomotive in Paterson New Jersey exploded its boiler today. Conductor Mabie and fireman Debarr were badly scarred, with Debarr expected to die.
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Paterson, N. J
Vec. S
Secret Service for Insurance Secrecy Cited in McClintock Case
In New York the trial unfolds around Hamilton and his statements defending secrecy over voucher and check records. He cites an understanding with New York Life, insisting no demand for vouchers or kept books existed, arguing disclosure would reveal clients and hinder quiet work. Emory McClintock is named as new Mutual Life vice president with a salary plan for agents.
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Hamilton
New York Life
Auys
Depense
United States
Corporation
Legislative Halls
New York Life Insurance Company
Bureau of Taxation
New York
Filene
Mutual
Emory McClintock
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Board of Trustees
Commission
Grand Jury Indicts Coal Trust Leaders in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati grand jury returned a joint indictment against representatives of coal companies for conspiracy to restrict trade. The document includes over twenty named defendants and charges price regulation actions by the lead companies.
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Cincinnati
Leadhus Coal
Datay Bushi
Call Money Surge on New York Exchange Dampens Demand
On December 27 in New York call money was in strong demand with supply tight. The rate touched 95 percent, the highest in years, while the closing bid stood at 90 percent. Prime mercantile paper yielded 5 1/2 percent and sterling exchange weakened to around 4.85 4.93 for sixty days.
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New York Exchange
New York
Prime Mercantile Paper
Sterling Exchange
Rich Men Share Gifts To Help Children In Need
The piece notes John D. Rockefeller and relatives giving gifts and money to various people and causes. It highlights donations from Willan Rockefeller, Mrs. Jerly Green, President Roosevelt, Charles Schiff, Lena Schiff, and others, detailing cash presents, jewelry, and services meant for or benefiting children and workers in New York and surrounding areas.
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King
New York
John D. Rockefeller
America
Tarrytown
Willan Rockefeller
Jerly Green
Helalent
Helalent, Wy
Roosevelt
Oyster Way
Tin Sullivan
Hte Bowery Ledgers
Christus
Ceryone
Schitt
Lana
Schiff
Cornelius N. Bliss
Behiff
Lena
Sul
Delis Weinberg
Lehit'e
Meek Chan
Mortimer Schiff
Anis Bountey
de Ture
Svbist
Actress Bernhardt Seeks Aid Against Theatrical Syndicate
Washington December 29 Sarah Bernhardt through her managers Sam S and Lee Schubert appealed to French ambassador M Jusserand to protest alleged discrimination by a theatrical syndicate. The actress faces bans from theaters in Texas and Louisiana affecting French patrons as well. Strine urged French authorities to protest and plan action in New York against the syndicate. Jusserand asked for a full case record before deciding on possible diplomatic steps.
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Washington
Sam S
Lee Schubert
Sarah Bernhardt
M. Jusserand
France
Charles W. Strine
Mme. Bernhardt
New York
Texas
Louisiana
New Orleans
John
Jerome
Strine
Jusserand
Ay Nesson
Birth Record Breaks Normal Timeline in Albany
Mrs. Alfred Miltse of 815 Central Avenue Albany reports a three day old daughter born 116 days after a son. Dr. George Moston vouched for the claim, calling the child normal and noting the other infant shows no signs of infancy. The mother, Wittie, says no physician attended the birth. a boarder aided, whose whereabouts are unknown.
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Albany
Alfred Miltse
Central Avenue
Bymid
George ‘T. Moston
Associated Press
Roosevelt Calls Halt on Wedding Present Fund
President issues a White House statement after a Baker City dispatch about a subscription for a wedding present to Miss Roosevelt. He appreciates goodwill but hopes no such fund or undertaking will be started.
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Washington
White House
Baker City
Ore
Roosevelt
Poverty at Maximum in London Poor Relief
London official figures show record pauper relief in most months of the year, higher than any since 1874 except 1867 to 1871. The paupers per thousand population rose, outdoor relief increased, and more entrants joined workhouses. December saw the largest workhouse population in the history of the poor law.
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New York
London
Fail for a big sum three Memphis banks close doors
Memphis December 31 The Merchants Trust company has closed its doors and a receiver is appointed. It shows a capital of 200000. The American Savings Bank and Trust and Mechanic Savings Bank have suspended operations. These are affiliated with the Merchants Trust company.
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Memephis
Tenn
Memphis
Merchants’ Trust Company
American Savings Bank and Trust Company
Mechanic Savings Bank
Ima
Merchantg ™ Trust Company
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