Garfield letter shows Standard Oil probe plans before 1904
James R. Garfield, head of the Bureau of Corporations, described pre 1904 prosecution plans against Standard Oil. He cited a diary letter from Nov 4, 1904, and accused Archbold of false testimony to a Senate committee about a $100,000 Roosevelt campaign gift. Garfield criticized Archbold and Penrose amid Roosevelt's denials.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
James R. Garfield
Bureau of Corporations
John D. Archbold
Senate
Washington
Roosevelt
Garfield
Archbold
Penrose
Editor Van Valkenburg Accuses Senator Penrose of Bribery
In an open letter from Philadelphia dated August 28, B A Van Valkenburg editor of the North American accuses Senator Penrose of corruption and bribery in a 16 year old prosecution. He alleges a conspiracy to bring the case to trial and challenges an official Senate investigation to hear his testimony and prove bribery and corruption tied to Penrose.
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Philadelphia
B. A. van Valkenburg
The
North American
Penrose
Senate
Lorimer’s
Wilson National Progressive Republican League Formed
Joseph E. Davis announced that Rudolph Spreckles and John J. Blaine will head a Wilson support group. The league aims to mobilize Republican support for Woodrow Wilson in the presidential race.
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Chicago
Joseph E. Davis
Wisconsin
Democratic National Committee Tonight
Rudolph Spreckles
California
John J. Blaine
United States
Robert M. la Follette
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson National Progressive Republican League
Wilson
Thunderstorm Hits Samford Vermont Blows Two From Buggy
A fierce noon storm in Stam ford Vermont overturned buildings and uprooted trees causing hundreds of dollars in damage. A large stack collapsed at Samford Chemical Works while Deputy Sheriff BE Godfrey and his wife were blown from their buggy and the horse and buggy toppled into a field. Telegraph and electric lines were torn down cutting town communication briefly.
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North Adams
Stamford
Samford Chemical Works
BE. J. Godfrey
Bennington
Turnbull Files Voluntary Bankruptcy in U S District Court
Mrs Lillian A Turnbull mother of Beatrice Anita Turnbull who claimed to be Lucky Baldwin's daughter sued for one third of the 30 million left by Baldwin. She operates a manicure shop at 711 Boylston street as Mrs Lilian A Belmont and lists liabilities of 2560.52 with no assets. Henry E Whittemore of Boston is the only secured creditor with a 650 claim secured by office furniture mortgage.
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Lillian A. Turnbull
Beatrice Anita Turnbull
Lucky” Baldwin
United States District Court
Turnbull
Boylston Street
Lilian A. Belmont
Henry E. Whittemore
Boston
Fall Suits Half Price at S. H. Harrison Co
Wholesale stock from last season offered at 9.75 dollars for select suits. S. H. Harrison Co located at 666 to 672 Washington Street, corner Beach, advertises discounted fall suits.
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S. H. Harrison CO
Washington Street
Corner Beach
Open Air Entertainment Postponed For Titanic Memorial
A planned open air dramatic event for the Woman's Titanic Memorial at John Hays Hammond's Lookout Hill residence Gloucester was postponed to Monday due to yesterday's thunderstorm. Organizers report storm damage to preparations and expect President Taft and Mrs Taft to attend Monday, which would not have been possible yesterday.
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John Hays Hammond
Lookout Hill
Gloucester
Coroner's Physician Rules Governess Murder in New York
Coroner's physician Otto Schultz says Miss Julia Curran, governess, died by strangulation after her nude body was found on the Boulevard Hotel's third floor. He notes a neck bruise and body scratches, contradicting a police report that cited natural causes.
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New York
Otto Schultz
Julia Curran
Boulevard Hotel
West Sixty-eighth Street
Miss Curran
Fisher
Flower Hospital
Banks May Handle Campaign Funds Not Illegal Says Treasury
Acting Solicitor F A Reeve informs Secretary Mac Veagh that banks may receive and transmit campaign contributions for Democratic Republican and Progressive parties in a voluntary manner with no extra cost, under current national banking and campaign publicity laws. The plan was proposed by Acting Chairman McAdoo of the Democratic national committee.
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Washington
McAdoo
Democratic National Committee
MacVeagh
F. A. Reeve
Treasury Department
Norfolk Suits Half Price at Harrison Wholesale Stock
Norfolk suits offered at half price with wholesale stock advertised at 9.75 dollars. Made from fine Scotches and rough cheviots in gray and brown tones. Adv.
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Norfolk
Wants Law to Bar Kissing in Norristown
John J. Gallagher, 44, arrested in Norristown, boasted he never befriended a kiss, and urged a law to bar kissing as he disputes his wife’s claim of assault. He said kissing is dirty and would end their marriage if his wife insists.
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Norristown
Penn
John J. Gallagher
Gallagher
Husband sues wife in prison over cruelty and murder
John W. Wentzell, husband of Mrs. Jennie O. Wentzell of Lynn, filed for divorce in Salem after she was sentenced to 12 years in the Sherborn women’s prison for killing her four year old nephew Charles Beaupre. The two year marriage ended amid accusations of cruel and abusive treatment as authorities labeled the death of Beaupre due to “most inhuman treatment.”
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John W. Wentzell
Jennie O. Wentzell
Lynn
Sherborn
Charles Beaupre
Salem
Harrison Sale Cuts Fall Overcoats in Half Price
Last season's fall overcoats offered at half retail with sharp pricing. Men's black unfinished worsted overcoats silk lined to edge sold for 9.75, regular price 18. Harrison Co. advertises this sale at 666 to 672 Washington Street, corner Beach.
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Harrison
S. H. Harrison CO
Washington Street
Corner Beach
Odol Odor-Free Mouth Rinse Promises Long Lasting Freshness
Odol is pitched as a refreshing antiseptic dental preparation for daily use. It cleanses mouth and throat, protects against infection, and leaves lasting freshness for day and night. Children are urged to use it with a few drops in water for a thorough cleanser.
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Odd
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Atlantic
Western
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