Oil Trusts Huge Profits Revealed in Kellogg Inquiry
The Kellogg led federal dissolution suit for Standard Oil of New Jersey disclosed eight year profits totaling 496 million dollars and shareholder distributions of 308 million. From 1899 to 1906 assets rose from 201.8 million to 2581.3 million while capital stock stood at about 93.3 million.
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fAmerican Press Telegram
New York
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Oil Trust
Frank B. Kellogg
Standard Oil Company
Kellang
Grand Jury Probes Thirty Seven Cases Report Expected Today
A grand jury heard thirty six investigations and will finalize its report this morning though some witnesses remain to testify. A Chicago lawsuit between Coghoctan Weal Piss ter and Chris Tanase Wrecking Co settled by compromise. Heskett Will Cane set for October 15 with Judge Campbell. Court yard rules enforce no stepping on the grass after fence removal. police warned and fines issued.
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Furst
Coghoctan Weal Piss Ter Company
Chris Tanase
Ting
Fermi
Chicago
Pastas
Heskett
Tadge Nicholas
R M. Campbell
Campbel
Nicholas
Freight derailment halts Walkonding line for hours
A derailed freight train on the Walhonding line disrupted service for about two hours between here and Whi atw. The core crew remained on site while work crews cleared the wreckage and restored movement after the incident.
Hocking Valley Railway Reports Strong Year Earnings
Hocking Valley Railway's annual report for the year ended June 26 shows operating earnings of 6 907 048 with expenses and taxes 4 709 809, net operating income 2 197 235, other income 445 437, total income 2 642 676, and after interest and rentals a net income of 1 827 486. Passenger earnings per train mile under the two cent fare law rose to 1.00 from 0.99. The company paid 6.5 percent on common stock and 4 percent on preferred stock for the year.
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American Press Telegram
Columbus
Hocking Valley Railway Company
Repairing Skates at the Rink and Governance Gaps
The government inquisitor failed to obtain needed records from Standard Oil as Kellogg questioned where the liquidating trustees’ files were kept. Skutch repairs skates with Bud McDonald overseeing stock and replacements, aiming to have everything ready for openings the Saturday before the fair.
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Mr. Kellogg
Standard Ol Company
Skutch
Mix-Up Among Republican Mayor Candidates Sparks Battle
A chaotic intra party contest unfolds as Teddy Staats and rival factions clash over saloon policy and support from dry and wet voters. The row splits the Republican camp amid claims of conspiracies and shifting allegiances as the primary nears.
Oklahoma Accepts Constitution and State Ticket in Heavy Vote
Returns from major Oklahoma and Indian Territory counties show the proposed state constitution adopted by a large majority and the prohibition clause ratified. Democratic candidate C. N. Haskell wins the governorship over Republican Frank Frants as the territorial governor. Five congressmen will be elected. Also note a Civil War veterans smoker event in the Grand Army of the Republic.
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Mays
Shorts
Cheai
Maradilton
Riffenharts
Wauneta
Ts Degre
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
C. N. Haskell
Atate
Frank Frants
Pettibone III in American Presan Telegram Horse
Georges A. Pettibone failed to appear in district court for trial due to illness. An affidavit from his physician cites bladder weakness. unless treated promptly the condition could be fatal, and an operation may be required, though survival is uncertain.
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Presan
Georges A. Pettibone
Pettibone
Ship disaster reports 100 dead near Na king
A Japanese steamer believed to be the Tafu Maru was burned three miles off Ching Kiang on the Wang Trekiang riverbank, forty miles from Na king. Reports say about one hundred lives were lost in the blaze.
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Shanghai
Ching Kiang
Wang Trekiang
Naking
Governor Hanly Speaks on Civic Righteousness Temperance Appeal
Governor Hanly of Indiana addressed First M E church on Civic Righteousness and the temperance movement. He stated the temperance issue is the great economic question and projected a future prohibition push, urging intensified crusade against the saloon and drink habit.
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Erie
Indict State House Robbers Named In Capitol Probe
A garbled report outlines indictments tied to the state capitol theft inquiry. The text mentions Auditor Snyder and attorney generals, with references to Hormel holdings and a mint or fund scheme at the state house.
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Fori
Penerab Snyder
Tyo
Hormel
Finel
Souda
Partition Can’t Close Saloon Partition Can’t Close Saloon
A fragmented OCR item notes a dispute over closing a saloon with parties and petitions. The readable content mentions a stay and a petition, with references to individuals and local actions, though details are unclear due to garbled text. The piece appears to be a brief legal or civic notice about a saloon partition and related filings.
Cocktails at Indianapolis Luncheon Denial Issued
Amid publicity from Bishop Berry of Detroit, Secretary Loeb issued a formal denial stating that neither the president nor his secretary ordered any cocktails or related arrangements at the luncheon hosted by the vice president in Indianapolis. The statement rejects the claim as absurd and unworthy of credence.
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Oyster Bay
Bishop Berry
Detroit
Roosevelt
Loeb
Mr. Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Tate
Garfield
Burton
Cleveland
Oircles
Mike
Ministers Appointed by East Ohio Conference
A fragmented report outlines ministerial assignments by the East Ohio Conference. It lists named elders and pastors receiving appointments, cites congregations and districts, and notes the Cambridge District meeting led by Robertson with multiple clergy named and a promise of continued updates.
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East Ohio
Rey
Roberta
Robertson
Cambridge
BOW Drake Presidink
Conde Beru
Bo. Alg
Beverly
Dwight DL
Jouets
Bristol
T. Walters
Hyesville
Wool Hawking
Caldwell
Walla
G. A. Jester
Chanderaville
Taylors Claysville
A. ML Misel
Cumberland
B. F. Ge
Dexter City
H. P Willicame
Hiramsburg
J. W. Rich
Grove City
Karl Cambridge
D. F. Holts
Mackshbure
Masterton
L. A. Douda
McConnelaville
J. M. Shafer
McKendree
J. 8. Taylor
New Comcord
R. J. Beard
New Matamoras
C. C. Chale
Waynesburg
J. L Herron
J. (. Shunk
Mt. Uniog Ead
Lege
W. H. Pearsos
Chapisia United
Staten Army
Union Alance
Thompene
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Indiana
Landis
United States Circuit Court
Kelleges
Standard OH Trust
Standard of Company of New Jersey
Carlos M. Pratt
Standard Ol] Cmpany
Pelound
Gascourt
Dettoy
Gras
Walhonding
Hocking Valley
Charles G. Burton
Grand Army OF the Republic
Formael
GA R
Shiloh
Warren
Uond
Nevada
Pere
Etter
Coco
Oman
Abeghl
G. A. RE
G. A
Hanly
Crdamians
Oieds
Wits
Soebsee
Howe
Teddy
House
Camerican Press Telegram
Cleveland, O
Theodore KE. Burton
Tom L. Joleen
Mer. Thirton
Tom
Tam
Moreland
Rev. Robertson
Grace Church
Dr. Henthorne
Seeebo
Ghia
Tadeh
Tate Verdes
Syed Leestieetio
Paredeville
Hattie Wittess
Aiden
Dooriger
Vrlebavne
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