Big Oil Trust Profits Revealed in New York Hearing
The government's antitrust case against Standard Oil opened in New York before Special Federal Referee Ferriss. Evidence shows seven year profits of 400,515,994 for Standard Oil of New Jersey and dividends totaling 508,359,403, with subsidiary earnings highlighted including a 1,900 percent profit in Indiana.
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New York
Ferriss of
Missouri
T Frank B. Kellogg
John G. Milburn
Standard Oil Company
Selloge
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Oil Trust
Fay
the Standard
St. Louis
Kellecz
Charles M. Pratt
Trust
Waters-Pierce
Company of Texas
Archbold
State of Texas
Waters-Tuerce
Tudiana
Miliam
Colvine
Big Corn Show with 10000 Entries at Chicago Exposition
The National Corn Exposition Wreck plans to host over 10 000 entries at the Coliseum in Chicago amid strong farmer interest. The event offers S250 000 in prizes and a large educational program. Exhibits include a $90 000 decorative science display and several show specialties.
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Chicago
Rail traffic climbs as 1906 revenue hits record highs
Freight and passenger totals show continued rise for U S railroads in 1906 with gross earnings at 1 124 500 300 dollars. 815 774 118 passengers carried and 1 610 009 529 tons of freight moved. Erie unveils all steel passenger coach immune to heat and wrecks, weighing nearly 100 000 pounds and built to endure severe shocks.
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United States
ST Aogaos Ote
Erie Railroad
Hundred-year timeline of battles, politicians and events
A condensed list of historical dates and events from 1066 to 1899 noting battles, treaties, political actions, and notable deaths. It includes Norse defeats in England, Pont, colonial milestones, revolutions, wars, and public notices across Europe and the Americas.
Thirty Four Balloons Start International Race from Brussels
The international balloon race began in Brussels on September 15 with thirty four balloons. More than 100000 people watched the start. The Zephyr from England and the Coznac from Switzerland posted the best known distance records, landing about 000 miles away in France.
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Brussels
Belgium
Zephyr
Coznac
France
Gompers to Aid Telegraphers Strike Fund
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor plans to send 20,000 circulars to labor unions nationwide asking for contributions to aid the commercial telegraph strike.
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President Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Big Boycott Called Off in San Francisco Mobility Strike
After months of rain and pressure, the strike committee of San Francisco labor unions ends the boycott forbidding union men to ride streetcars while keeping the strike in force.
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United Railroads
San Francisco
Automobiles on the Farm Gain Ground in Nebraska and Kansas
Western automobile agents say farmers in Nebraska and Kansas could buy hundreds of autos this summer if secured. Farm prosperity and big wheat and corn crops drive demand as farmers trade horses for machines to save time, pump water, power grinding, and run farm equipment.
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Nebraska
Kansas
Sinesta
Omaha
Davis
Woking
Easaiine
Architects of a New Race Cult Attracts Converts
A Chicago based movement led by Dr. Asher Gluck claims fifteen months of regimen can produce children with speech and enhanced intellect. The program enforces vegetarianism, communal labor, equal shares of colony profits, strict linen clothing, and limits on sensual pleasure to develop additional senses including telepathy and clairvoyance.
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Aoqeagenlt
Asher Gluck
Chicago
New York
Gluck
Labor figures show union growth and reforms across the U S
A survey of labor movements notes 6000 on the Louisville and Nashville payrolls, 60000 International Tobacco Workers Union members in the U S, and 320 new AFL charters in ten months. It reports eight hour printing work in Lincoln and eight hour railroad telegraphers in Wisconsin, with other gains including shorter hours and new local organizing efforts. Industry notes include idle Minneapolis quenching work and a Dutch Belgium vote against mine hours reform. Canada’s 1900 wage earners total 344935 with 113,249,350 wages. 1905 figures rise to 391487 workers and 14,394,490 wages.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Belgium
Chamber of Deputies
Wisconsin Assembly
Canada
Judge Landis Denounces Standard Oil Rebates Court Hits Railroad
In Chicago Judge Landis broadside against Standard Oil and Chicago and Alton Railroad after granting immunity to the latter on Bonaparte's recommendation. A subpoena targets James A. Moffett to testify before a special grand jury probing the Alton case and alleged New Jersey directors’ tactics.
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Standard Oil
Landis
Standard Oil Company
United States District Court
Chicago
Luesday
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Bonaparte
Railroad
James A. Moffett
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Moffett
Oil Corporation
New Jersey Corporation
Indiana
Alton
Merett
Wu Ting Fang Returns as Minister in Washington
Wan Ying Fang is reported to be reappointed minister of China at Washington, restoring him to his former post. He previously represented China in Washington for more than five years, with ties to the progressive element among his countrymen and a background in law.
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Washington
Wan Ying Fang
China
Pekin
Tie Wan
Pfe
Bar admission and social ties highlight London years
The subject spent years in London, was admitted as a barrister in the Inner Temple, and speaks English easily. He asks many questions of everyone he meets. The minister has many friends in Washington and across the United States.
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London
Inner Temple
Itse
Washington
United States
Mastodon Remains Found in Alaskan Ice Field
Reports from Prof. C W Gilmore and Prof W P Stuaw with a party of scientists announce a complete mastodon specimen found embedded in the ice of the Muir Glacier near the Chilkoot Pass in central Alaska. The 75 foot body and roughly 40 foot height were inferred from its trunk to tail and stance. Hair and flesh remained fresh in places but crumbled upon air exposure.
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C. W. Gilmore
W.P. Stuaw
Washington Late College
Mast
Alaska
Muir Gla Ier
Clilkoot Pass
Wisconsin Republican Hopeful La Follette Likely Presidential Candidate
The enthering of Wisconsin Republican politicians at the State laure in Milwaukee leads to the positive assertion that Senator La Follette will seek the presidential nomination next year. Meanwhile a Lake Shore Flieetrie railway car crash near Toledo killed Frank Barnes and Amos Mierka and injured Samuel Jones Hidterman and thirty passengers when the car hit an open switch at Woolville road.
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Wisconsin Republian
Laure
Milwaukee
la Follette
Frank (. Barnes
Lake Shore
Leading Industries Hold Steady Demand Despite Lull in New Orders
Industry activity remains strong with no drop in output though new orders trail last year’s peak. Rail spec delays curb steel contracts yet overall manufacturing and consumer demand stay robust. Grain markets, farm product cash conversion, and retail activity buoy circulation and prices.
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Temata
Palaires Pouertes
Chicago
Autumn Trade Fluctuates Across Sectors Across Regions
Cradstock's Commercial Poenert reports varied autumn trade signals with cooler weather delaying outfits and orders while retail demand softness appears in reswar house activity. Shoe and leather markets show irregular output with firm prices for desirable grades and side leather concessions in Boston. Shipments from eastern Massachusetts drop 4.4 percent year over year and weekly business failures rise in the period ending Sept. 26 with Canada also showing higher failures than last week.
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Jong
Joolers
Boston
Massachusetts
Cradstreet
Market report shows mixed grain and livestock prices
The report lists prices for wheat No. 2, corn No. 2 mixed, oats No. 2, rye No. 2, and clover seed with bids from New York, Chicago, and Toledo markets. Livestock quotes include lambs, sheep, and cattle with various price ranges and notes on quality, including prime and choice grades.
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Cies
Saas
Glerois
U.S
Standard
New York Castle
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