Rockefeller Testimony Highlights Early Oil Growth
John D. Rockefeller, Standard Oil president, testified for the defense in the suit to dissolve the Standard Oil trust. Before Judge Premklin Ferriss he recounted the oil boom, the company’s rise, and the early bank loan that helped launch the enterprise. His calm demeanor and reminiscences drew a large crowd at the custom building as the hearing continued.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Standard OH Company
Marly
Oil Trust
Rockefeller
Standard
United States
Premklin Ferriss
Custom Building
Big 93
John G. Mileburn
Winess
Standard Oil Company
Otto
Rockefeter
Gite
Standard Company
Resutt
Hockefeler
Ecg
Cleveland
Bank of. P. Handy
Fife
Mite Boy 15 Killed by Peanut in Throat
Montgomery Alabama November 8 Pink Guthrie a 6 year old boy from Notasulwa died at a local hospital after an operation to remove a peanut lodged in his throat. The incident occurred tonight and is reported by TM.
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Montgomery
Ale
Pink Guthrie
Notasulwa
Queen Wilhelmina Again Expects Stork
The Hague November 8 Queen Wilhelmina is expected to have a royal birth next spring. Doctors have forbidden private audiences to avoid fatigue during the period.
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Wilhelmina
Stork
the Hague
Dentist Dies During Tooth Extraction in Nicholson
Arena Ga November 18. Dr W L Hood a well known physician died suddenly while in the act of extracting a tooth for a patient at his office in Nicholson. Cause not stated.
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Arena
Sre
Nicholson
W. L. Hood
Law Must Be Recast If People Wish To Rule
Pittsburg November 18 This address by Attorney General Charles J Bonaparte, president of the National Municipal League, urges a thorough recasting of criminal law if the people are to rule in earnest. He argues current laws tolerate dilatory procedures, improper reviews, and fail to deter rebellion, while endorsing grand juries and double jeopardy protections as safeguards.
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Pittsburg
Charles J. Bonanarte
National Municipal League
The
Vady
Bonaparte
Mr. Bryan
Fes
Edie
Justine
Yur Jawemakers
Campatelon
Iia
Florida Debates Tariff Protections For Citrus And Corn
Florida delegates press for protective duties on citrus fruits and related produce noting Cuba competition. J Walton of Corn Products admits UK starch sells for less than in the United States. Governor-elect Brown visits Athens after confirming Georgia trip and reception.
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Trust
Great Britain
United States
Washington
Starch Trust
House Committee On
J. BR. Walton
Corn Products Refining Company
Florida
Cuba
Arizona
Louisiana
California
Bsea
P. Porcher
Jacksonville
Pla
Chase
Jacksonville Board of Trade
Underwood
Alabama
Mr. Boutell
Nol
Underworld
Clark
Sparkman
Lef
F. G. McMullen
Brown
Athens
Athes
Joseph
M. Brown
Atheng
Georgia
Lexington
Oglethorpe
Coumby
Amd
Czar Forgives Duke Yril To Please Uncle’s Soul
Paris reports the funeral of Grand Duke Alexis of Ruuala, uncle to Nicholas, with Russian church pomp. Cyril, exiled after 1908 marriage, is reinstated at court to please the ministerial soul of his uncle, as Alexis’s death leads to Cyril’s return and honors.
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Duke
Paris
Alexis
Ruuala
Peror
Nicholas
St. Petersburg
Alexia
Cycil
Vladimir
Cyril
Russia
Victoria
Nas
Waas
Cyr
St. Peterspur
Miss Elkins Not Satisfied to Be Simply Duke's Wife
Rome reports renewed Malan press ire over American coverage of the Abruzzi affair and Miss Catherine Elkins, daughter of Senator Elkins. An Italy Abroad piece by Montebrazza claims the duke would have wed without rank, but she refused, thinking gifts could alter European perception of American status.
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Miss Elkins
Duke
Rome
Malan
Press Fe Daily
America
Tha Affalyn
Danke
Abruzz
Misa Catherine | Elking
Elkina
West Virginia
Italy
Signor Pellegrin
Zanardell
Signor Monte- Brazza
Abruzct
Ikiox
S Sie
Sbe
Europe
Will provides fifty cents to son in law for rope to hang him
In probate papers filed in Philadelphia on November 1, the will of George D. Wolf of Summerside leaves fifty cents to Charles W. Wenzel, his son in law, to buy a stout rope for hanging himself. Wolf's estate is valued at 410,500.
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Philadelpha
George D. Wolf
Summersaie
Charles W. Wenzel
Cnarlen W. Wenzel
Hunt
Ingdon
Reprimand for Lieutenant Evans after court martial
November 18. Washington D C Lieutenant Frank Evans United States Navy reduced in rank for conduct unbecoming an officer and prejudicing the service was reprimanded by Acting Secretary Newberry following court martial findings The service will form its own estimate of the officer after the findings and the admiral in chief of the Atlantic fleet stated Evans had not been adequately punished and should not escape punishment
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Washington, D
Frank T.vans
United States Navy
Newberry
Line Department
Evans
Tie
Tle Ccasio Io
Tie Service
Acta
Cape
Perry
Atlantic
Wade
Strange Disappearance Of Social Circle Man
Covington man G A W McGee reported a friend missing after walking sixty miles toward Ileanta to visit relatives. He left Social Circle November 1 with plans to see Robert Medley in Atlanta, progressed to Stone Mountain, last seen by a son who called for him. Family seeks information as to his fate.
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McGee
Ileanta
Covington
Idee MoaGee
Ainoe
Familly
Robert Medley
Atlanta
Stone Mountain
Alexander
Ready for Work as Committees Reassemble in Atlanta
The row of the section taken by Jaman G Woodward shows committees ready to act after Woodward withdrew. Orr states he will call the central campaign committee to determine next steps for Maddox supporters in the mayoral race. The city executive committee meeting is set for November 19 1908 at 1 PM to discuss matters including the mayoral nomination.
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Jaman G. Woodward
Rober F. Maddox
Orr
Central Campaign Committee
Hia
Maddox
Caltai
Moon
Woolward
Atlanta
Mbers Wim
W. Gaines
Croker Coming to His Old Home on Lusitania Trip
Richard Croker former Tammany leader arrives aboard the Lusitania near Halifax amid talk of visiting the United States while awaiting the ship’s approach and planning a winter in California. He speaks of aging friends and his nonpolitical citizen status and notes no acrimonious feelings about his past.
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Gen
Halifax
N. Y.j
Richard Croker
United States
Frank
Ormond
Tammany
Derby
Woodward Reenters Mayor Race After Meeting
James G. Woodward announced at a Dyveum theater gathering that he would reconsider withdrawal and seek the mayoral nomination again. Supporters and critics spoke as a committee planned to escort him to the event, with Woodward receiving a warm reception upon arrival and awaiting his decision.
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James G. Woodward
Dyveum
W. ©. Puckett
Walter R. Brown
Mr. Brown
Maddox
Wimbxi
Woodiward
Woodward
Woodsward
Woodwart
Weather forecast for Georgia shows fair days ahead
The report notes light winds from the southwest with fair weather on Thursday and Friday. It lists mild temperatures with a lower and higher reading, a mean temperature, and normal temperature comparisons. Rainfall for the past 24 hours and since the start of the month is included along with year to date rainfall.
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John B. Seemed
Standard Oil
Mackefeller
Charles Bonaparte
Roosevelt
Benck
Floyd Superior Court
Hooka
Jennie C. Connally
Rome Tannery
Jewell Belting Company
Competticut Corporation
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Aif Loe
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