Rockefeller attacked in Chicago lecture on Standard Oil case
Professor Charles Zueblin of the University of Chicago spoke at Kent theater denouncing John D. Rockefeller and the Standard Oil defense. He called the fine of 29 million dollars weak and cowardly and argued that Rockefeller Morgan Harriman and other magnates push socialism by consolidating industries toward state ownership.
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Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Charles Zueblin
Department of Sociology
Bushnell Washington
Rockefeller
Zueblin
Kent Theater
Oil Combine
Standard Oil Company
Rockefeller Morgan
Harriman
Massacre at Cassa Blanca Shocks Tangier Invasion War
Tangier reports describe a large massacre on the streets of Cassa Blanca with fires and dead Moor communities. Shelling by cruisers forces stores to close while consuls arrange food relief and guard foreign residents on ships and at consulates.
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Tangier
Cassa Blanca
Pablat
Destruction of Mazagan and Jewish killings in bombardment
A Tangier dispatch reports Mazagan largely destroyed by shelling while the consulate remained unharmed. Moorish attacks on Jewish quarters killed many residents during the bombardment era.
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During
Aran
London
Tangier
Mazagan
Monument to Jefferson Davis Authorized by Legislature
The Alabama legislature adjourned Wednesday night after passing an act for a Jefferson Davis monument to be placed near where he took the oath of office and in front of the capitol. A law was also enacted for the anniversary celebration of the Battles of Horseshoe Bend marking Andrew Jackson’s pivotal campaign.
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Montgomery
Aug
Alabama
Jefferson Davis
Capitol
Horseshoe Bend
Andrew Jackson
Williams Vinee Nominee for U S Senate in Mississippi
Democratic state executive committee meets and declares Congressman Williams the party nominee for the United States Senate. Final canvass shows Williams 59,496 votes and Vardaman 58,848, a margin of 648. Motion supported by Governor Vardaman's allies.
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Ardamat
Jackson
Miss
Aus
Democratic State Executive Committee
Williams
United States Senate
Vardaman
DINSMORE FAMILY SICKENED BY MUSHROOM POISONING
In Wheeling August, Dr Ce more died and four members of the Dinsmore family in Deep Valley, Va, were poisoned by toadstools. Thomas Dinsmore and his relatives, including Sarah and Jennie Dinsmore, were among those affected. A farm hand named Roberts gathered mushrooms for the family and fell ill as others reportedly died or grew worse. The Dinsmore household faced continuing illnesses as more members consumed mushrooms.
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Wheeling
Aug
Cemore
Deep Valley
Thomas Dinsmore
Sarah Dinsmore
Jennie Dinsmore
Si Roberts
Dinsothers
Dins
Ster-In
Frank Dr. Dinsmore
Train Hits Carriage in New Jersey Crossing Tragedy
At Corlies avenue crossing Allenhurst four Norwood House workers died when a Pennsylvania Bankers Special train struck their carriage. Victims were Thomas Edwards Loretta Grace Jennie McDonald and Hannah Murphy. Edwards had begun to move the horses after a station stop, the carriage lay on the rails unseen by the oncoming train. Three killed instantly and one died later.
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Allenhurst
N. J
Norwood House
Pennsylvania
Bankers’ Special
Corlies Avenue
Thomas Edwards
Loretta Grace
Jennie McDonald
Hannah Murphy
Edards
Edwards
Pittsburg
Titusville Express
Kelly Station
Buffalo
Allegheny Valley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Kittaning Hospital
Frank W. Critchlow
Titusville
Kitaning Hospital
Wind and rain storm devastates southern Minnesota
Aug 8 Winona Minnesota reports the most violent wind and rain storm in memory. Many frame buildings wrecked and shade trees damaged. Rail traffic east of Winona suspended due to washouts. A Green Bay passenger train derailed east of Winona, two coaches moved eight feet. Injuries to E Richenhausen of Spar ta and W Schulte r of Marillon. Track washed out north of Trempealeau. Similar damage across Minnesota Wisconsin and northern Iowa.
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Winona
Minn
Minnesota
Secarcely
Here
Green Bay
E. Richenhausen
Sparta
Wis
W. Schulter
Marillan
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Trempaleau
Helena police officer arrested for editor's murder
Former Helena policeman Ben Curruth was arrested on charges of assassinating J. M. Scott, city editor of the Helena World. Curruth denies the charge, but police say they have strong circumstantial evidence linking him. Curruth had been a member of the force that resigned after a mass meeting condemned graft. The arrest caused intense excitement and a citywide sensation.
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Helena, Ark
Heat Prostrations Hit Cities As Temperatures Rise
Kansas City reports six people prostrated as 93 degree heat and high humidity plagues the city. St Louis records seven prostrations with 89 degrees and humidity causing suffering. In Los Angeles nearly all Western Union operators walk out after failing to reinstate a discharged worker, leaving five at work.
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St. Louis
Los Angeles
Western Union Telegraph Company
Aug
Western Union
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
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