Rockefeller's Oil Holdings Hit Big Figures in Testimony
New York reports detail John D Rockefeller and other Standard Oil investors holding vast stakes.Government experts note 900 million dollars earned by the oil trust over 25 years and disclose dividend allocations and unequal distributions among subsidiaries. Rockefeller’s personal stake valued near 9 million, with other prominent holders named.
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New York
Oil Trust
Tilford
Manhattan Company
Ohio
Standard
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Standard Oil
Mr. Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Mr. Tilford
H. H. Rogers
Henry ML. Flagler
Oliver H. Payne
Charles H. Pratt
Standard We Aap Bod
Kell
Itn
Ki Id
We Flynn
United States
Kellogg
Trust
Join 2
Rockefeller
John
Landis Urges Doing Right After Honored Meeting
Landis praises the value of choosing correct action in a wartime tribute. He cites loyalty to Lincoln, cites a Hamilton figure who saved a father at Kenesaw Mountain, and recalls meeting Hamiltons who honored the regiment including Abrany Landis and brothers from Indiana and Cincinnati. The audience responded with an ovation.
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Hasmilton
K. M
Mhatial
Renchio Regiment
Pee Ee
Abrany Landis
Pin
Gongrexaman
Hamilton
Atholl
Kenesaw Mountain
Avery
Tinidenge
Lincoln’s
Trouble Over $125000 Trust For Son In Concord
Seusteen of $125000 fund for G W Meyer's son triggers litigation as trustees and next friends debate trust terms and duties. Concord land holdings and family interests are examined after a recent suit, with trustees reassigning control to reflect the trust provisions and beneficiary rights amid disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seusteen
G. W. Meyer
Concord
Mirv
Bury Laker
G. Widy
W. Glover
Wuree
Burt
Bartlett for Governor Returns Seen After Primary
Bartlett defeats opponent Whitney by a margin reported in Teton, Sy 21 results. Democratic committee claimed Bartlett secured the nomination as the party eyes the general election.
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Teton, Sy
Ion Yeterday
Ntaie Democratic Com
Gane
St Bartlett Teal
Y Whitney
Anergin
Bgk
Diloputer
Ehowen
Train Wreck Near Aguas Calientes Kills Forty
Latest report from Mexico City details a collision on the Mexico Central Railroad near Aguas Calientes between the El Paso express and a freight train. An American engineer and an American passenger died, with the freight crew alleged to be fleeing as responsible. No Pullman cars were damaged. two engines and several passenger cars were demolished. Injured are being treated at Aguas Calientes hospital.
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Mexico City
Mex
Hacarnacion
Aguds Calientes
Ued Mocfarlane
Mexico
Aguas Calientes Hospital
Arbitration Not All Lost at Hague Conference
Washington reports indicate the Hague conference may adjourn sine die after October 5 as delegates review the American plan for a permanent court. Optimism remains that failure to adopt the plan will not end efforts toward a standing international tribunal.
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Washington, D. C
Choate
State Department
Black Hand Threat Declares End for Crime Network
Washington reports Terrence Powderly, former Knights of Labor official and immigration chief, asserts the Black Hand society operating in Reston and other cities will be brought to justice. He cites research in Italy tracing the group to historical mob activity and vows action against modern extortion.
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Washington, D. C
Black Hand Society
Reston
New York
Molly May
Terrence
W. Powderly
Knights of Labor
Sormmissioner
Division of Information
Italy
Urose
The Howard Case Begins in Orleans County
The expense account case against Vermont official George T. Howard opens in Orleans County with top lawyers guiding the civil action. The suit, tied to the state investigation of commissioners’ accounts and possible improper expense claims, seeks repayment of funds and outlines allegations of salary overpayments.
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Vermont
George T. Howard
Orleans County
Howard
Alexander Dunnett
St. Fyhnsbury
John Young
Newport
Shet
W. H.C. Silekney
Rethel
Saltry
Iim
PIVE LIVES LOST IN STORM NEAR NEWFOUNDLAND COAST
The Sept 21 gale along the Newfoundland coast caused extensive damage to fishing fleets and towns. Eleven schooners and other vessels were driven from moorings, with many ships missing or wrecked and many vessels feared lost or damaged. The storm has ended but fears of further disasters loom as the fishing season closes.
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Jobing
Newrfoundland
Varione
Labrador
Trailing Slips From Trolley Wreck at Coney Island
A crowded Coney Island trolley car accident left three people hurt when a conductor warned passengers to step aside. One man, likely fatally injured, was found near the car’s underside, while another suffered injuries of undetermined severity.
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New York
Bogu
Dimie Gunn
Dele
Charles Baek
Coney Island
George Stibol
Viel
Bibel
Loss of Life Report From Damaged Steamer
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a maritime disaster involving a Japanese steamer. The report mentions casualties and a response by an agency, with references to a Wednesday incident and the Oakdale company. Details are incomplete, but the event centers on loss of life and a cross-continental inquiry into the tragedy.
Record Pace Sets Trotting Mark as George G. Shatters Tub
George G. established a new trotting record at the track with a 2:05 pace in the heats, edging past Oro. Angus Pointer driven by McHenry won the free-for-all pace with 2:09% best time, Major Mallow second to William O in heat one. A mare suffered a broken left hind leg after a late break in heat three. Telgewoot Boy led early in the seven-heat pace but finished strong, with the race to be completed and final decisions next Saturday.
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Fallow
Wild “Bell
Quintell
Titer
MoHet
James
Payne
Helma
Oakland Farm
Wellsville
N. C
Telgewoot Boy
Peal
Bot Gants
Forts Can Destroy Fleet Says Grant
General Frederick Grant of the Eastern Department argues forts can sink attacking warships. He notes navy gunners are excellent marksmen, while admitting ongoing debate over army versus naval gunnery. He stresses New Yorkers need not fear for their homes in wartime defense.
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Weil
Frederick Grant
Department of the East
Grane
Army
Navy
Fen
Grant
Rumor of Scandal In War Department Postoffice Graft Rumor
Washington September 21 A rumor spread that a major scandal had emerged linking the War Department to a graft associated with the Post Office. Acting Secretary Oliver said the issue involved a patent dispute over handling apparatus claimed by another party dating years back. The matter was reportedly investigated by the Army inspector general with no improper conduct found. The department concluded it was a dispute between rival inventors not a concern of the War Department.
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War Department
Washington
Oliver
Faeces Altes
le Apt
Inepec
Tor
Mkn
Bubonic Plague Cases Rise with Weather, Trade Trends
New York and San Francisco report plagues rise attributed to milder weather. Death toll reaches thirty five. economy shows signs of improvement with better markets and seasonal trade activity. Shipping and merchandising show cautious optimism amid cautious wholesale demand and jobbing declines.
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Pinantes
Crigpe
Trifle
New Library for Vergennes Urged by Will
Vergennes to get a new public library through a $150,000 bequest in the will of W. G. Dsby, a prominent hardware dealer. The estate funds are to create and maintain the library, with $600 to the city for erecting and upkeep. other bequests include $15,000 to a local organization and $5,000 to Tuskeegee and Hampton institutes and an asylum in Chicago.
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Vergennes
Bixby
Yuso
Prong Association
Hampton ‘Institute
Tuskegeomol Institute
Amorphins Asylum
Chicago
President Brainerd Plans Resignation at End of Year
President Brainerd announced a wish to be relieved of duties at the end of the college year. He has led Middlebury College since 1880, after earlier roles at Andover Theological Seminary and the school of applied sciences. The trustees will consider timing to best fit the college’s interests.
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Middlebury
Phos
Exra Thalnerd
Urainerd
Seee
Andover Theological Seminary
Better train service for Brattleboro proposed
A Brattleboro rail news item reports a new timetable from Sten trade red and Maine railroad. The plan adds Jugellon to Brattleboro with a 6 40 pm arrival, and an 8 40 pm departure to New York, reaching the city about 5 am. It notes current gaps in southbound and westbound service and mentions the White Mountain Express to be removed. The schedule aims to give the town its best train service yet, pushed by the board of trade's committee.
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Sten Trade
Red & Maine Railroad
Beattieboro
Brattleboro
New Yorke
Eave
White Mountain
Ees Committee
Board of Trade
Rape charge leads to lengthy prison term in Windsor
Dennington Sept 21 Allen brought from act by Deputy Sheriff George P tinal l hearing in municipal court in morning charged with raping his 12 year old daughter Nora Bates An eye witness substantiated the charge and Rogers pleaded pithy The court sentenced him to not more than sixteen or ten to seventeen years in state prison at Windsor
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Dennington
Allen
George P. Tinall
Nora Bates
Meagher
Rogers
Mates
Eigsten
Windsor
Plate Glass Window Breaks In Freight Yard Incident
A faulty freight movement at Northfield on Sept 21 caused a plate glass window to crack. A MoE Chase team loading furniture fled a shifting wagon, two buildings were blocked, and a nearby team witnessed the window break. Wagons suffered minor damage. no serious injuries were reported and a horse was grazed.
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Northfiel
Moe
Chase Wee
Freignt
Urhaas
Pennington Sept Harvest Troubles H-County
Norden Harry Chase planted 200 ingterling treat from government experimental hatchery at Arlington in Mornington area. Spgerlings in large genetient pone positions. Arlington hatchers originally over 200,000, bolted for unknown reasons amid Washington scrutiny.
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Pennington
Norden
Harry Chase
Arlington
Péran Croek
Mornington
Ashington
Jury Awards Crown $13,500 in Graniteville case
In Orleans County Court deliberations over a fatal Graniteville industrial accident, the jury awarded $13,500 to plaintiff Drown of Barton for injuries from a work site incident that severed part of his skull. The incident occurred May 19, 1905, while a Power company operation caused severe injuries requiring hospital care.
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Organs County
Fury
Fae & Power Company
Orleans
Drown
Ease
Barton
J. W. Redmond
Jury awards Irene Massuccos four thousand forty eight dollars
In Montpelier two trials on the promise case ended with verdicts for Irene Massuccos. The first was for four thousand eighty eight dollars and the second for five thousand five hundred. The Walker Bailey case kept jurors in court overnight as they deliberated and failed to reach a verdict, returning prompt to resume on Monday.
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Montpelier
Irene Masuogh
Court House
Burlon
Walker Hailey
Girl From the Golden West on Local Stage
The production, presented with flair, showcased strong performances led by Carl Z Crickett as Dick Johnson and a talented leading actress whose national reputation as a performer is well earned. The show drew praise despite a rowdy crowd, highlighting the company’s exit en route to Montpelier for the next engagement.
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Ag Mnfiance
Es West
Schrem
Carl Z. Crickett
Dick Jobnaun
Ofml Nublic
Sheriff
Montpelier
Fastest Time Ever at Malone Fair Horse Race
The Malone fair drew a good attendance on Sept 2, with fine weather and exciting horse racing. Farm stock displays impressed Franklin County farmers and horsemen, especially blooded stock. The fastest time was set yesterday by James Farley of Plottaburg, recording 22074 on the track’s half mile.
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Majmie
Malone
Franklin County
Jaman’ Farley
Plottaburg
Stolen Funds Report Involves Carpenter At Church Event
An active church member allegedly withdrew seven thousand eight hundred ninety dollars and seventy cents from an express car. Police are investigating a curious misdirection of funds amid unclear confessions and a potential relationship between the accused and a mechanic. The case centers on the missing money and the suspect’s ties to local figures.
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Bates
Anouphon Ta PASTOR welcome at Basin Church
A Basin church event welcomed Rev and Mrs Bratated and other visitors. Antrim N vestry hosted a reception with tasteful decorations and light refreshments. Speakers, including Mr Bridebed, offered thanks and cordial remarks. A short musical program featured Mrs Willem erry, Walter Kidder, and Lyle Perry. Fruit punch and waters were served afterward.
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Anouphon
Basin
Bratated
Antrim
Grodfellowship
Wah
Faye Wee
Bridebed
Pleasant Gathering Celebrates Ladies Honor and Hospitality
A pleasant gathering honored Mrs. Nichole and Mrs. Paige after a vocal performance at a home, guests then escorted to the Presbyterian church where a bountiful supper awaited. The event added to the joyous times these ladies provide their sisters and friends, with heartfelt thanks from the incipients.
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Isiaar Eemaet
Nichole
Paige
Voolal
Twenty Year Anniversary Celebration Planned for Order of Protection
New England Order of Protection plans a November 20 celebration at Montpelier Armory to mark twenty years since the institution. Merrill Russell Frank E. Smith EH K E Ay mh and J E Giffin met to arrange plans with local groups to participate in the event.
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New England Order of Protection
Merrill Russell
Frank E. Smith
Montpelier
EH. K
E. Ay Mh
J. E. Giffin
Newein Order of Protection
Armory Hall
Pelicn
A Ca
Torbury
Nort
Married This Morning Then Leave For Wedding Trip
A couple, Vincenes Qssota and Tncorting, were married this morning and left on the noon train for their wedding trip. They will reside on Foss street after their return.
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Vincenes
Sles
Foss Street
Foss Treet
Removal of Fees in Barres Court Beleifs of Unsound Mind
A report outlines proceedings related to Mrs. George Belville of South Barre declared of unsound mind. Health officers and city officials prepared to commit her to state custody, with papers to be filed and a court transfer planned. A comparative table shows Montpelier and Barre city court counts for the August quarter over three years, noting license changes in Montpelier.
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George Belville
South Barre
BH. Bailey
Ee Barre
Son Elderg Aeshing
Montpelier
Barre
Tn Montpelier
Eee Eee Farce
Sunday Services and Church Events Noted in Local Listings
Test lines describe multiple church services and related church activities across the weekend. Mentions include Christian Science, Congregational, Methodist, Baptist, and Presbyterian churches with morning and evening services, children's mass at St. Monica's, readings, and discussions of jail labor and civic topics in varied venues. Names of pastors and celebrants appear with service times and themes in a chaotic OCR draft.
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Christian Science Services
St. Monica’s Church
P. M. McKeana
Maxn
B. ¥. Cray
My Pine
Congregational Church
Neil
Euieninge
Eyoolnion
Eureh
Eiward
Hothin
Thayer
Bubjeet
Orien
Echiftres
Offera
Gos Mecca
Baptist Church
Tormorrow
Northfield Man Pleads in First Eight Days of Oil Court
Charles H. Chmitl of Northfield faced the first intoxication case in eight days in the oil court. He pleaded guilty to the offense and was fined 8 with costs of 7.05. He was arrested last evening on the Central Vermont train by railroad policeman Fred St Hoek.
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Manning
Charles H. Chmit l
Northfield
Costa
Central Vermont
Fred St. Hoek
We Do Not Keep Them Not Now Sold in Barre
Advertised whiskies by local dealers could not be procured at licensed places this week. The Times notes brands like Diamond, Shion League Chol, King Dew, Woodford, and Angelo Rye were advertised for sale in Barre, but not available. The owner cites shortages or dealer preferences. a note on a burned sugar additive to Diamond Whiskey is mentioned, with plans to remove it and restock.
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Diamond
Walnut Hill
Maryland
Graves
Crown
Hunter
Mile
Barre
Talk of the Town Henry F Nate heads to Boston for a week
Henry F Nate leaves tonight for a week in Boston. Miss Allie Trow departs for Boston to resume her studies at Emerson College. Arrivals at the hotel include J Laws of Boston, J H Owings of New York, EB 2 Redey ebeay, Mra Hall and Miss Mary Hall of New York.
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Henry F Nate
Boston
Allie Trow
Emerson College of Eatory
J Laws
J. H. Owings
New York
Redey
Oi Wilson
Roks
Peed
Mra
Hall and Mine
Mary Hall
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Japanee Eteamre
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Boston & Maine Railroad
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Rssault
Pingerling
Linesman
Telephone and Light Co
Graniteville
Irene Massucco
Girl From
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Judex
Teacups Club
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