Standard Oil Hearing Opens With Competitor Witness
Albany February hearing on the US suit to dissolve Standard Oil of New Jersey features Thomas L Nisgen of Springfield a former Massachusetts governor candidate and rival of the company. He testifies about alleged discrimination in sales in Massachusetts and western New York before a recess.
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Albany
N. Y
United States
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Thomas L. Nisgen
Springfield
Massachusetts
Standard
New York
Tragic Shooting Near Phoenixville Claims 15 Year Old Life
Norma Tholan aged fifteen was shot and killed near her home in Phoenixville. The assailant, John Miller a young farmhand, then shot himself in a failed suicide attempt. Miller had been employed by Norma’s father but was dismissed for pursuing the girl.
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Phoenixville
Norma Tholan
John Miller
Miller
Morse Indicted Again by Federal Grand Jury
Five indictments voted by the federal grand jury probe the affairs of national banks. Three indict the banker Charles W Morse and a former official of the National Bank of North America for over certification and misapplication of funds. Morse, traveling from Liverpool, faces further charges as the New York county jury also probes recent bank transactions.
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New York
Federal Grand Jury
Charles W. Morse
National Bank of North America
C. W. Morse
Morse
Etruria
Liverpool
New York County Grand Jury
Nine Die in Vaudreuil Explosive Plant Blast
News from Montreal reports nine workers killed at the Standard Explosive works in Vaudreuil a summer resort about twenty five miles from the city. The men were thawing out dynamite when the blast occurred. Killed were Menard Bunberry Rozon Rousseau Cayvan Tannier Robillard Lauzon and Legault.
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Montreal
Vaudreuil
Menard
Bunberry
Rozon
Rousseau
Cayvan
Tannier
Robillard
Lauzon
Legault
Butte Man Confesses in Oregon Short Line Train Attempts
Pat Gordon of Butte aged 24 confessed to derailing part of a freight train by throwing a switch and admitted placing ties on the track before the southbound passenger train He said he was drunk and had no grudge against the road though a quarrel with a former section boss led to dogs being let loose after Gordon’s cows
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Butte
Mont
Pat Gordon
Gordon
National Ski Tournament Opens Amid Soft Snow in Duluth
The national amateur ski tournament began on Chester Creek hill in Duluth with mild weather and soft snow slowing jumps. Thirty seven contestants from Duluth Ishpeming Coleraine St Paul Chippewa Falls and Superior competed as Carl Toleen of Ishpeming drew attention for his strong winter feats though his best jump here was 41 feet. At the association meeting Eau Claire Wis was chosen for the next national tournament by a 13 to 6 vote. new officers include President Carl Telleson Ishpeming Vice President Alfred Munting St Paul Secretary Axel Holter Ashland Wis and Treasurer Dr Mason Superior Wis.
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Duluth
Chester Creek Hill
Ishpeming
Coleraine
St. Paul
Chippewa Falls
Superior
Carl Toleen
Ishpeming, Mich
Eau Claire
Wis
Carl Telleson
Mich
Alfred Munting
Axel Holter
Ashland
Dr. Mason
Bank Teller Ends Life Amid Financial Worries
William H. Zinner, age 64, longtime Drexel & Co teller in Philadelphia, died by swallowing carbolic acid. The death followed financial difficulties that prompted his suicide. he began his Drexel career as an office boy.
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Philadelphia
William H. Zinzer
Drexel & Co
Teller
Zinzer A
The
Drexels
For Sale Classified Notices and Offers
Mixed class of real estate and goods for sale including a sixteen rooming house on east Bridge St hot water heat a sacrifice on Lansing with 3 lots De Laval Cream Separator a team and harness for 200 two houses in Third ward near the Packing House and rebuilt 8 room house on Oakland Avenue with 200 cash and monthly payments plus rooms for rent for light housekeeping
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California
East Bridge St
Oakland Avenue
Critics Hit President Over Inland Waterways Appointment
The House debate on the urgent deficiency bill featured Tawney charging the president overstepped authority by creating the inland waterways commission. Harrison attacked Secretary Root over Russia passport handling while Lowden defended Root. The Indian appropriation bill was amended. other supply measures advanced as the session adjourned.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Tawney
Committee On Appropriations
Inland Waterways Commission
Senate
John H. Bankhead
Alabama
Messrs Crumpacker
Indiana
Underwood
House
Harrison
New York
State Root
Russia
Zians
United States
Lowden
Illinois
Root
Lincoln Club Banquet Hails Lincoln and Taft Advocate
In St Paul on February 12 the Lincoln club held its annual banquet at the Ryan hotel. About 500 attendees heard F B Kellogg Duluth's Clarence B Miller and Luis G Hoffmann eulogize Abraham Lincoln. Kellogg urged Taft for president to loud approval.
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St. Paul
Lincoln
Brother
Lincoln Club
Ryan Hotel
Abraham Lincoln
F. B. Kellogg
Clarence B. Miller
Duluth
Luis G. Hoffmann
Roosevelt
Taft
Aldrich currency bill debate opens in senate
In Washington on February 12 the senate began debate on the Aldrich currency bill with bankers in attendance including J. Pierpont Morgan of New York. Discussion focused on rail road bonds as a basis for emergency circulation and how to value such bonds, with opposition to using these securities under any terms. The bill was read through and committee amendments added, with plans for further amendments later.
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Washington
Senate
J. Pierpoint Morgan
New York
Russia plans fast Vladivostok fortress upgrade
The Russian defense ministry aims to convert Vladivostok into a first class fortress at a cost near 6 million dollars. Completion is set for within three years to prevent a Port Arthur repeat in future tensions with Japan. Sixty engineering officers will oversee the project as Moscow prioritizes a one year holdout in wartime.
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St. Petersburg
Ministry of War
Vladivostok
Russia
Port Arthur
Japan
Lake Baikal
Siberia
Manchuria
Ready for Spring Suits This Winter Clearance
Only a few weeks left of winter weather with a spring suit sale. Choose from $18, $20 and $25 options to be ready for the rush.
Lisbon Dispatch Says Portugal’s Situation Improves
The Times reports Portugal’s situation is improving daily under a conciliatory government. It notes danger remains and that the young king has pacified but not disarmed public opinion. The Times correspondent says royal mercy is key to the throne and hints at a plan for a constituent assembly to amend the constitution.
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London
The
Times
Lisbon
Portugal
the Secure
Council of State
Commission powerless on nine hour law suspension
The Interstate Commerce Commission said it has no authority to extend or suspend the nine hour law for train dispatchers telegraph operators and tower men except in cases where a hearing has been held and good cause shown. The delay request by railroad operating vice presidents is thus denied pending any legal amendment.
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U.S.S
S.S.S
Nature
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Man Cut in Two by Train Near Nathan, Wisconsin-Michigan Line
Henry Dames, a farmer near Nathan in Menominee County, fell between the smoking car and passenger coach as a Wisconsin and Michigan passenger train moved quickly after he boarded at Nathan. His body was cut in two.
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Menominee, Mich
Henry Dames
Nathan
This County
Wisconsin and Michigan
Farmer Chris Wahl Found Dead in Wisconsin Well
Ellsworth Wisconsin February 12 Chris Wahl a prominent Marcell farmer about ten miles south of Ellsworth was found dead in a well on his farm. Authorities believe death by his own hand and an inquest will be held at the farm. Wahl about forty five years old was said to be worth around fifteen thousand dollars. Family and friends are at a loss to explain his action.
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Ellsworth
Wis
Chris Wahl
Marcell
Train Times South Bound to St Panl and Omaha
Train schedule lists south bound departures to St Panl Minneapolis Des Moines and to Omaha Fort Dodge Council Bluffs Mason City and Lyte with morning and evening departures and arrivals noted for each origin and destination.
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St. Panl
Minneapolis
Jinbuque
Des Moines
Fort Lodge
Council Bluffs
Omabaa
Lyle
Masty
Mason City
Port Dodge
Lyte Cornell Biu
Omaha
For Rent or Sale Listings From City Real Estate
Real estate ads list properties on blocks and streets with prices including 4009 for G F Rademache lot pair and 1500 for corner St Paul and Mill. Additional listings cover McGary near Kenwood, two family Kenwood Bildwin properties, Lansing Ave lots near Fox Hotel, a 160 acre farm 4 miles east at 55 per acre, a house and barn to let, and lease notices with October 20 1907 date.
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G. F. Rademache
Davidsons
St. Paul
Mill Streets
McGary
Kenwood
al. Mol‘ison
Kenwool
Bildwin
Lansing Ave
Chris Hayes
South St Pan Street
Rme
Real Estate Bargains and Insurance Offers in Eastern Montana
A 50000 acre free homestead opportunity in Eastern Valley County Montana is advertised along with multiple property sales. Listings include a 1424 acre improved farm near Austin offered at a bargain with exchange options, and houses for sale on installment plans. Insurance and bonds services are pitched with low rates. Also offered are an outstanding registered Aberdeed Angus and a Phaeton with accessories for sale.
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Valley County
Montana
Austin
Banker’s Surety Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Pole
Shalves
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Trust
Federal
Canada
Rochford
H. Rochford
Lansing
Third Ward
Inland Waterways Body
Harrison Scores
James A, Tawney
Everwear
Golden Eagle Clothing Co
Jank B. Kellogg
East Mill St
Aldrich
Commission
Chicago, Great Western Railway
Maurer’s Hall
Beer
Ste
Peice
Little Bohemia
Spectator
Nels Michelson
River
John Paianks
City Real Estate
John Fairbanks
Mar
Bruggists
Owe Capooll R
Wad
Mower County
Uhas. H. Webber
Wold’s Drug Store
A. W. Allen, M. D
M & St Paul RR
Austi
Launar
Burnham
East Water St
Austin, Minn
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