Standard Oil profits and price claims analyzed
The statement from the Industrial Commission and Standard Oil Trust defense argues profits rose from 14 to 33 percent with a 20 percent stock dividend in 1887 while claiming price reductions benefit consumers. It contends economies from consolidated capital and improved methods offset higher kerosene costs, contrasting with perceived benefits of competitive markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Commission
Standard Oil Trust
Boston Welcomes William Jennings Bryan in Warm Reception
The city lines its gates for Bryan with a unified turnout praising his character over party. Boston notes his 1896 campaign stance, dignity under provocation, and enduring sincerity, while acknowledging his 8 to 1 theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Dore
National Corporation Law Debated for Interstate Regulation
A proposed constitutional amendment would grant Congress power to create and regulate interstate corporations including railways and telegraphs. States wary of surrendering authority, fearing loss of control or income, weigh the fit with existing corporate and interstate commerce laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Washington
United States
Congress
Pewer
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Delaware
Callender Plan for Telephone Regulation Deserves Favorable Consideration
The plan by ex Representative E B Callender for regulating telephone companies merits legislative support. His bill favors a single supervisor, replaces the old commission form, and requires publicity of operating costs leases and contracts. It allows hearings on rate reductions initiated by municipalities or customers and empowers the supervisor to recommend cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Callender
Callender
Regulation of railroads echoes in telecom supervision plan
The speaker argues for a system where the commission enforces fair service and costs, similar to railroad regulation. The proposed supervision would place no indebtedness on the state and make telephone companies bear the cost of oversight, as railroads do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tates
Railroads
Railroad Commission
Notable Boston Notes From The Observant Citizen
The Observant Citizen reports Ruth Copley joining William A. Brady's company supporting Grace George in New York's The Countess Chiffon after a Boston debut. Passages touch on Edith Frye's sudden death, Cadet tickets at Tremont Theatre, street name change talk, a northern blizzard, an automobile wedding in the North End, and social skits from local letters and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Copley
Park Theatre
William A. Brady
Grace George
New York
Countess Chiffon
Tee
Edith Frye
Mt. Vernon Street
Boston
North End
Harvard Establishes $10 Fellowship for Plant Study
A $10 fellowship at Harvard for the current year is founded by E. F. Atkins of this city. E. M. Wilcox, Ph D of the class of ’99 holds the fellowship and pursues research in the East Indies with plans to publish results later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
E. F. Atkins
E. M. Wilcox
East Indies
The Bills and Reform Agitation in Legislature
The poem satirizes legislators pushing police and reform bills with windy rhetoric. It mocks reform zeal, party conflict, and ongoing debates as lawmakers trade favors and promise change while promising quick reorganizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Allen Poe
Pat
Thomas
Waifs o' Fun and witty exchanges span papers
A collage of light humor from several papers includes quips about inventive wives, romances in Chicago and Philadelphia, a jail visit, and a fatherly joke about marriage and family. Notable lines reference a Louis XVI bureau, a bridegroom’s attitude, and a Bible record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Hattie
George
Ella
Mamma
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Philadelphia Record
Bleekerstreet
Roscommon
Little Willie
Willie
Anna Domini
Chicago News
Bray
Funnell
Men of Many Callings
Short biographical notes describe diverse figures. Congressman J C Needham of California born in emigrant union crossing to California. Sir Charles Nicholson, sole survivor of first Australian Parliament, now 92. Joe earned an Edinburgh MD before 1834 emigration to Australia.
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J. C. Needham
Calfornia
California
Charles Nicholson
Joe
University of Edinburgh
Queen Victoria
Australa
St. Peter's
Leo XIII
Odd Bits of News and Local Highlights
The report notes the plague’s rapid spread from Hong Kong to the west in two years. Norwich University’s Dewey inscription surface sale in Boston at 25 dollars. Harlem’s new philanthropic plant opens in New York costing over 40 thousand. A Paris Garzelin collection clock sells for 32 thousand francs, previously 21 thousand francs. Janesville Wisconsin hosts a pearl button factory and tobacco market with thousands of cases yearly. A scientist estimates tree ages: pine 500–700 years, silver fir 425, ash 170.
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Hong Kong
Norwich University
Vermont
Admiral Dewey
Boston
Union Settlement
Harlem
New York
Garzelin
Paris
Janesville
Wis
Oyster Salad Parbol and Cream Dressing Recipe Note
A kitchen notice lists meals and a detailed oyster salad recipe. Annie Perry of 45 South Russell Street, Boston, provides directions for preparing the dish with celery, cream dressing, eggs, mustard, cayenne, and wine, plus tips to prevent curdling.
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Annie Perry
South
Russell Street
Boston
External and Internal Treatment of Every Humor
Advertisement for Curicura products claiming to treat all humors. Curcura Scar 25c cleans crusts and scales, Curcura Ointment 50c soothes itching, Currcura Resolvent 60c cools and cleanses blood. Claims a single remedy cures severe humor when others fail.
Guardian's Ward Sparks a Romantic Twist in New York
Richard Easton, guardian to Hollingsworth's daughter Christine, wrestles with unseen love as she arrives in New York. A chance meeting with Chapin reveals Chapin's secret marriage to Christine, reshaping Easton's hopes and loyalties.
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Richard Easton
Hollingsworth
Tommy
Easton
Haston
Paris
Maston
Christine
New York
Jove
Chapin
Faston
Four Thousand American Students Plan Paris Exhibit Trip
Milton News notes that four thousand American schoolmates plan a Paris exhibit visit next summer despite paltry salaries. The Bridgeport Union questions whether money can be made by holding garbage contracts or influencing their letting, signaling lucrative opportunities. Berkshire Eagle attacks Superintendent Payn for a wide financial swath on a sixty dollar salary and cites his large farm near Chatham as proof of prosperity.
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First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Horr
Milton News
Bridgeport Union
Payn
Roosevelt
Mr. Payn
Chatham
Berkshire Eagle
Three Brothers Die At Sea In Lightning Strike Tale
A three brothers at Holmes Hole perish when struck by lightning during cedar pole voyage. Verses note a fatal voyage for Nolmes Hole and Crinkle Crangle, with nearby epitaphs in Boston and Marshfield lamenting various deaths and moral tales.
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Chatham
Maes
Nolmes Hole
Holmes Hole
Boston
Granary Burying Ground
Marshfield
Mass
Senators Clash Over British Consul Attack In Senate
Senator Mason Rep accused the British consul at New Orleans of anti American bias after a published interview criticizing his stance on the Transvaal war. Senators Hoar Lodge and Tilman weighed in, with debate over mediation acts and the role of diplomacy as the Samoan treaty stood in executive session.
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Mason
New Orleans
U. S
Tillman
Washington
Senate
Transvaal Republic
Great Britain
Hoar
Mass
Lodge
Rep
United States
Tilman
8. C
Congress
Mr. Mason
Magan
Scotland
Ireland
America
State Department
Mascm
Committee On Foreign Relations
Mr. Lodge
Spain
Pettigrew
Samuel I Hahnemann
Constitution Frigate Restoration Bill Advances in House
A favorable report from the House naval committee backs the bill to restore the historic frigate Constitution. The project would be funded by patriotic societies of Massachusetts.
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House
Washington
Jan
House Naval Committee
Patriotic Societies of
Massachusetts
House seeks special committee on Gage funds in New York banks
In Washington on January 29 192? the committee on rules reported back Sulzer resolution to appoint a special committee to investigate the deposit of public funds by Secretary Gage in New York banks and all transactions related to the sale of the New York Custom House. The ways and means committee was urged for referral and the recommendation was accepted after a spirited debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Wiichy
Sulzer
Gauge
Committee On Rules
Ways and Means
Washington
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Secrretary Gage
New York
New York Custom House
Helen Gould Donates 5000 to Berea College Fund
At a Union Theological Seminary Alumni Club meeting in New York Rev. William Goodell Frost announced Miss Helen M. Gould contributed 5000 toward a 500000 fund for Berea College Kentucky. Half the total fund was already subscribed.
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New York
Union Theological Seminary
William Goodell Frost
Berea College
Kentucky
Helen M. Gould
Heine Monument Mutilated Shock in Chicago News
A Chicago News item reports a mutilated Heine monument sparking debate on marriage motives. The piece quotes a woman asking if love should drive marriage and a man replying about wealth of the contracting parties.
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Chicago News
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Boston Post
Griat Britain
London
Natal
Kruger
South Africa
War Office
Transvaal
Orange
England
Europe
National Corporation Law
Observant Citizen
A. A. Auger
Manila
John EB. Schoeffel
Tremont Theatre
Charlestown Street
Washington Street
Haymarket Square
City Square
Atlantic Avenue
Mary Sanders
Little Star
Representative Strasser
International Cigar Makers’ Union
Paine'n Hall
Josh Wik
Uganda
Kalekiro Apollo
Henry Stanley
Senator Hoar
Porter Drug and Crem. Corp
Sola Props
U.S. A
the Post
Gertrude M. Evans
Summer Avenue, Malden
Tam
Ralph
Aston
Koch & Sons
Administration
Clayton
Alabama
Cuba
Davis
Hague
Bill
Gage
Committee
House Election Committee No. 2
Boering
Helen Gould
Heine
Mott Avenue
Estey
Fremont | ST
Robert Bruce
F. Yound & Bro
Hinckley Bidg
Water St
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