Slump Hits Standard Oil Stock Amid Government Probe
New York reports the market value of Standard Oil has fallen by about 126.5 million this year amid government attacks. The stock trades near its lowest levels in years as fears grow of a forced dissolution of the oil trust. John D. Rockefeller’s holdings fall with the market. bankers fear a broader collapse across steel and banking sectors as Justice Department officials prepare to file for a permanent injunction in a big oil trust case. Special attorneys Kellogg and Morrison head to St. Louis to pursue the court action within 48 hours.
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Standard OM
John D,ckefeller
Weald Street
Oil Trust
Broadway
Standard Oil
Tony
John DB
Roosevelt
Department of Justice
Henry Rogers
John D
Standard
Kellogg and Morrison
Washington
St. Louis
United Renovernment
Countess de Castellane Granted Absolute Divorce
Paris November 14 Countess de Castellane formerly Anna Gould has been granted an absolute divorce from Count Boni de Castellane. She is awarded custody of their children and Boni must pay court costs. Initial court verdict suggested alimony up to 30000 dollars a year, with further details pending.
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Countess DE Castellane
Bonn
Paris
Anna Gould
Count ‘Boni de Castellane
Boni
Count Bont
Peru
Countess Anna Wins Divorce Case in Paris Court
The court denied alimony but ordered the cost of proceedings to be paid by the couple and allowed the countess to remarry. She may not take her two sons out of France without court consent, while a referee will settle financial responsibilities. A possible inquiry could reveal names of prominent society members mentioned during the proceedings. The public spectacle showed Parisian society in force as the case unfolded.
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Anna
France
Count Bon
Mme
Paris
Boni
Crupp
Count Boni
Cruppi
Woulen Iey
Miie
Commander West Re-Elected by Georgia Veterans
Savannah Ga Nov 14 At this morning Session of the Confederate trans Brigadier General A J West of Atlanta was re elected commander of the Georgia division for the US Year. A resolution was passed to hold the next convention at Agate and to rename division commanders as commanders to avoid confusion with war time brigadier titles. Commanders elected Eastern brigade J W Clark Western brigade Captain J G Young Southern brigade Captain H G Young Western brigade Captain Juge Hobe Rodgers were named.
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Savannah
Orning
A. J
Atlanta
Georgia
Agate
Ted
Eastern
J. W. Clark
Hern
L. Piercecu
G. Young
Jurge Hobe Rodgers
November Snowstorm Heaviest in 28 Years in Atlanta
An early and exceptionally heavy snowfall hit Atlanta in mid November, the heaviest in 28 years. Snow began on November 18 with light flurries and intensified by 10:30 am, reaching near inch-per-hour while sleet followed as barometer dropped. Officials were surprised by the rapid change and the city awoke to snow on roofs and drifting in sheltered spots.
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Atlanta
Offic Pra
Snowstorm Grips North Alabama With Heavy Fall
Special to The Georgian reports a major snow event across northern Alabama with up to inches of snow in Huntsville area and widespread temperature rise across the South. Weather observer Marbury notes a low barometer area over Mississippi caused the sudden change, with rain and sleet forecast in many regions and warmer conditions tonight.
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Ala
North
Alabama
Atlanta
Marbury
Mississippi
Missouri
South
Vicksburg
Birmingham
Pentagetowntone Park
Oregon
Macon
Nashville
St. Louis
St. Paul
Record storm breaks eight year frost in Chattanooga
In Chattanooga Tennessee on November 14 the season opened with a storm cycle lasting until early morning. The storm dumped 2.8 inches of snow with temperatures around 12 degrees. Severe conditions hampered forecast efforts and raised concerns for settlers and authorities. This marks one of the heaviest snow events noted since 1885, according to local records.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Enal
City police seek reserve force after riot
The police board met in secret to consider preventing a future race riot. They plan to ask the city council for funds to form a reserve unit of thirty policemen. Chief Jennings reported on the riot and said no neglect or conspiracy could be proven. The council may also reduce civil service requirements for police applicants.
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Police Commission
Brandon
Jennings
J. H. Elder
J. D. Turner
Charles Nelson
M. P. Dalley
J. R. Black
H. A. Kimbrell
B. Long
L. O. Askew
D. Adams
Greeting Roosevelt Aboard Steamer Advance on Voyage
New York November 14 Officers of the steamer Advance arriving from Colon exchanged signals with President Roosevelt. The message to the president from Captain Edward Hammond congratulated him on the New York state election result and wished Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt a pleasant voyage. Theodore Roosevelt replied with thanks to Captain Hammond and the men of the Advance.
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New York
Advance
Colon
Roosevelt
Louisiana
Tennessee
Washington
Edward Hammond
Hammond
Death of Brother Triggers Woman to Jump to Death
In Fontaineville J Now M Mise Petronellaro daughter of P M Romero a merchant leaped from a third story window in a frenzy of grief over the death of her 13 year old brother Roland. Doctors say she cannot live.
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Fontaineville
Negro Friday Trial Set for Joe Glenn Assault Case
Mrs. J N Camp testifies Wednesday as Fulton county grand jury probes the Tuesday assault of Mrs Camp by Joe Glenn. Sheriff guards tower to prevent mob violence while three eminent lawyers defend Glenn. City court to suspend Friday session due to the trial.
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Joe Glenn
J. N. Camp
Charles Hopkins
L. Z Rosser
John J. McClelland
Fulton County Grand Jury
Nelms
Fain
Hastain
Lynch ing Feared When Murderer Is Brought For Trial
The Georgian reports a Black suspect named Kurd indicted for the murder of Patrolman T. at a south side saloon. He is moved to Chattanooga under heavy guard amid a mob threat. A note from local Black residents condemns the crime and urges swift, full punishment.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
South Side
Cadets Form Fire Brigade Save Property in Virginia Home Fire
Georgia Military Academy cadets rushed to the burning home of H J Thornton on Virginia Avenue College Park at about 11 am Wednesday. They saved much of the furnishings as flames gutted the three story dwelling though the attic was the likely origin. The fire, with no local department, spread rapidly and the crowd praised the students for their quick action and brave work.
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Georgia Military Academy
H. J. Thornton
Virginia
Avenue
College, Park
Trojane
Thornton
Stacy. Thornton
Shett Paene Thornton
Aatns Fire Insurance Company
Wantin
Missing youth Brantley returns as disappearance mystery
Herbert G Brantley 21 assistant cashier at Hayner Distilling Company came home Tuesday night after a strange disappearance Saturday. He entered quietly waking no one and slept with his brother. He appeared fatigued and in a stupor Wednesday morning and remained ill all day. His parents refused to discuss details, while neighbors and friends seek answers about his sudden vanishing and odd behavior.
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Herbert G. Brantley
Hayner Distilling Company
Castleberry Street
Madison Avenue
Rantley
Bas
Mre
Brantey
Brantley
Plu
Ilong Standing Feud Ends in Tragedy Near Vidalia
Special to The Georgian. Vidalia, Ga, Nov 14 Bruce McLeod of Lyons shot and fatally wounded W R Wilkes this morning near Vidalia in a feud that followed McLeod being stabbed by Wilkes a month ago. The dispute led to the deadly shooting as lawmen investigated the incident.
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Vidalia
Bruce McLeod
Lyons
W.R. Wilkes
Bruce"Mcleod
Wi Okee
McLeod
Nashville People Banquet Honors Dr Nisbet at City Feast
A Nashville banquet on Woodland Street Presbyterian honored Dr. R. Nisbet formerly pastor of Westminster Church. Guests included Rev. Charles fellow and other city leaders as the guest of honor received praise for his years of service amid a lively city scene.
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Presbyterian
Nashville
Loeb
Sie S . Wan
Charles
R. Nisbet
Weattwhich
Young ‘ Minster Church
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