Standard Oil Trust tairof historic figures amid cross examination
John D Rockefeller faced a grueling cross examination in a federal case to dissolve the Standard Oil Trust. He credited Henry Flagler and Samuel C. Dodds as the principal architects, while noting a shift in leadership and the dissolution of the trust in 1882. The testimony covered stock increases, stockholder certificates, and the preservation of subsidiary firms post dissolution.
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New York
Standard Oil Trust
Standard 101 Company of
New Jersey
John D Rockefeller
Caia
Elera
Standard L
Henry Mc Flagler
Samuel C T Gedd
Ofi
Rockefeller
John D
Frank Bellogg
Bette
Busness
F Kefeler
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Ketlogx
Rockefelle
W H Vanderbilt
Stogg
Amazo Stone
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad
Stillman Witt
Lake Shore
Big Four
P Handy
Ho OM Flagler
F Dodd
Flagler
Dodd
Mr Rockefeller
H H Rogers
Trown
Osio
Soar Refining Company
Shooting Affray at Suwanee Church Stirs Community
Burt English and Jesse Wallace clashed after long feud over Wallace's correspondence with English's sister. English fired a shotgun at Wallace near the Suwanee church, wounding his arm as chaos erupted inside the meeting. Wallace was aided by Rev T D Swifty's preaching as the crowd fled.
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Lamyencesille
OM Suwanee
Buford
Affai
Burt English
Jesse Wallace
Wallace
Byrd English
Walace
Old Suwanee
Wiss Ora
Emslish
Mose Sudderth
Caliowa
Sudderth
T. D.swifty
Vinlla
Saer Ff
Roosevelt rebuked by Presbyterians over Catholic presidency
The Presbyterian Ministers Association of New York adopted a resolution criticizing President Roosevelt for opposing voting for a Catholic candidate. They warn that elevating a candidate bound to the pope over allegiance to the people implies bigotry and contradicts patriotic principles.
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New York
Presbyterian
Roosevelt
Twe
New York Lutheran
Atl
Rockefeller testimony on dissolution and subsidiary independence
Mr Rockefeller described post dissolution structure with each company operating independently and its products sold as before. He noted substantial distribution of subsidiary stock and that several firms remained independently administered, while his own role in constructing pipelines and control history remained partially recalled.
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Fes
Rockefeller
Vette
Quemuiong
Tide-water Company
Seaboard
Standard
Tidewater
Tidewater Company
Maddox Rally at the Lyric Breaks Records
Large crowds fill the Lyric theater and arcade in Atlanta for a Maddox rally. A parade follows as citizens rally behind Robert F Maddox for mayor with speeches by Inman and local leaders. Resolutions oppose Woodward and back Maddox, urging voters to elect him to ensure decency and good government.
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Jaist
Lyric Theater
Robert I Maddox
Maxe
Atlanta
Maddox
Chademan J KK
Wadloa Central
Samuel M Inman
Inman
Ami
Lante
Hien
T Ladson
Prevs Huddleston
Charles Bernhardt
Robert F Maddox
Robert A. Brovies
R Smith
W M Smith
3Ir Maddox
Bernhardt
Woodward
Maudox
Waidox
Receweury
Vlake
People Hs
Tty
Reproac
Wr Inmanwald
Pera
Wall
Br Inman
Glen
Huddleston
Twenty- Ave
Ieer Sa EN
Cannon Quits Tariff Debate in Fitzgerald Volume
Historical note: Speaker Cannon signals favor for tariff revision while Carnegie urged restraint. Amid tariff hearings in Washington on November 23, discussions centered on revenue, protection, and steel imports with lawmakers and industry reps weighing reductions and valuations.
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Cineage
Joeph Cannon
Paker
Represtpalies
Revell
Chiraga
Republi
Cammen
Gond
Republic
Theodore Roosevelt
Plattos My
Fasteer
Tevlaion
Natens
Rap
Repeblican Party
Woodward Campaign Rally Draws Support in Fifth Ward
In Marietta Street Justice Puckett's courtroom hosts James G. Woodward supporters. Speakers urge turnout for Woodward for mayor and call for resignations of Maddox allies. A later field rally draws about 250 voters with enthusiastic cries of support.
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Justice Pucketts
Marietta Straal
Woodward
Wo Stephens
Roypmitttee
Woodward Wing Janes
Umon
Dan S Walragen
Wot Wind
Salty
CG % Bernhardt
Young Meds Democrate Leagues
Maddox
Jim Ware
Woondwal
Justice Pucketts Court
Eedquartas
James G Woodward
County Court House
Alex Stephens
WG Sharkey
Bellwood Avenue
Thei: Western and Atlantic Railroad
Norh
Tornado Rips Northwestern Arkansas Towns
A severe cyclone struck the northwestern state region, tearing through London Wallerville Jethro Tadt Lewisville Paterson Bearsville and Mulberry. Dozens injured, many towns demolished, with at least twelve dead near Piney. Property losses estimated around $25 000 as storms devastated timber crops and buildings across Lafayette county.
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Thil
Secion
Arkansas River
Piney
London
Wallerville
Jethro
Lewisville
Paterson
Bearsville
Mulberry
Pines
Walleryie
Jethro Sre
Ciasty
Gracrd
Berseville
Mere J
Hoskins
Seeral
Surtes
Tihrough
Dietrets
Fife
Wesern
Lafayette County
Buriing
Patmos
Supreme Court weighs 29 million oil fine case
Uaited States Supreme Court considers granting a writ of error in the Standard Oil case valued at 29 million dollars. The government argues for swift action to guide federal courts and inform business and public about the law, while the case proceeds toward final determination. Manila cholera scare eases as Rear Admiral Sperry reshapes landings and the fleet plans, easing tensions before the Mediterranean voyage. In Laporte, Ray Lamphere’s murder trial nears conclusion with Dr. Walter Staines testifying on arsenic findings in the victims.
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Askei
Washington
Supreme Court of
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Phapourt
Iighes Stromp
Newbie
Tawa
Aliea
Lange
Manila
Sperry
Smith
Endesyar
Mediterranean
See French and Belk to Remain in Atlanta
Nev J Frank Stler named for Wome ley Memorial Rev J T Dave Presiding. The appointment list for the North Georgia conference for the ensuing year includes many Atlanta churches and pastors. The document names locations such as Asbury, East Atlanta, Inman Park, and Trinity, with assignments to Grace Grogan, Payne Memorial, and Wesley Memorial among others. The district includes Daves, Glor, Duvall, and Hicks names, with references to Obers, Missionary training, and various circuits across Athens, Atlanta, and surrounding areas.
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Womeley
J T Dave
Atqlante
Edmondson
At Pauls
Asbury
Weathers
Bell
Atlanta
Englist Avenue
Jefferson Street
Brinsfield
Hunton
Lowoyth
Lipham First
Trench
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Grace
Grogan
Inman Park
Ellie Deda
Takewool Heights
Akig
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Walter Ant
FB Weaver
Dunbar
Jamea
Watts
Johna
Ledbetter
Simmons
Mast
Quilhan
Hapeville
Mision
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Bass
Mount Vernon
Fletcher Willams
Weesevan Christian Advocate
J Cofer
Board of Education
Hammond Agent Preachers 4Id Society
A Evans
Agent Orphans Home
Crumley
Orphans Bore
Tamisan Scretary Young
Chris Non
Georgia Weather Subdivision Forecast Update
The south portion reports cloudy skies with showers, while the noa portion remains partly cloudy. Expect a Wednesday with fair conditions inland. Coastal areas see light to fresh winds from the south, with no major changes anticipated.
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Euider
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