Oil Trust Fights New Government Probe in Chicago
Chicago August rush as Standard Oil attorneys, led by Alfred D Eddy, prepare defenses against renewed federal action. District Attorney Sims teams with a new grand jury, meeting August 14, to probe the Chicago and Alton railroad and trust officials. Wall Street shows little reaction to a 29 million dollar fine as shifts unfold. In Texas, the Todd commission foresees no delay from a court ruling on railroad contracts while anti pass violators face prosecution.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Alfred TD. Eddy
Western
Robert W. Stewart
Standard
Standard Oil
Sims
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Road
Standard Oil Trust
Alton
John D. Rockefeller
TI. H. Rogers
Wall Street
Union Pacific
Stainds
New York
The
Oil Trust
Austin
Texas
Istttvidse
District Court of
Harris Coulnty
Tegard
Texas Rail- Todd Commission
Archbold Objects to Smith Report Public Hearing Requested
Archbold vice president of Stomadarel Oil cites lack of opportunity to be heard or to submit data in the Smith commission report. He says the act creating the bureau of corporations requires reports to President and public disclosure, with Archbold claiming data would be supplied if consulted. Public hearing and data access are demanded to present factual context.
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New York
Achbold
Stomadarel Oil Company
Herbert Tsnoxs Smith
Aprebbold
Ane O
Landis
Camimissigner Smith
Mr. Smith
Bureau of Corporations
Judge Landis halts American Seat Company trust
Judge Landis issues a perpetual injunction restraining the American Seat company from operating as a trust. The order blocks the concerns under that name found guilty of Sherman anti trust violations from resuming business as before.
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Chicago
Landis
United States
Sims
American Seat Company
Determined to Enforce State Law Over Railroad Dispute
Birmingham reports an official statement from Governor Comer Attorney General Garber and state aides pledging to enforce state laws against the Southern Railway. They warn of an extra legislative session or troop action if needed to arrest officials and workers operating without charter, as the railroad challenges state jurisdiction by removing cases to federal court.
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Birmingham
Abe
Comer
Garber
Southern Railway
Wille
Secretary of
Haywood Acquitted in Boise Arrives in Denver
Secretary treasurer Haywood of the Western Federation of Miners enters the Denver headquarters amid a steady stream of visitors. He expresses pleasure at the Boise acquittal and receives congratulations at the station despite late arrival and a planned reception being canceled.
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Denver
Aus
GOW. DD
Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Federation
Boise
Mississippi primary results show close race across counties
Reports from Mississippi indicate a tight outcome with uncertain totals as late returns from several counties could change the lead. Friends of both candidates express doubt about the final margin as revised figures suggest Representative John Sharp Willis led briefly.
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Memphis
Ange
Mississippi
Titve Preddesd
Ohn Sharp Willis
Soupeto Cuptertad
Senator William Sythert Miehizera Dies in Confusion
In a murky report from the senate, Senator William Sythert Miehizera dies amid accusation and confusion. The military group and a reform effort are noted, with unclear details about the funeral and permissions involving Secretary Lamont.
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Williaa
Miehizera
Senate
Lamont
Wilhelmina of New York Message on Coral Will Tracing
A garbled dispatch from Wilhelmina in New York discusses tracing a coral will and mentions Queen Wor Tetrathn and Dattani. It notes Yest wishes to see Dititeti and Thompson with sustained care for their welfare.
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Wilhelmina
New York
Ata
Piri Bef
Panjesty
Thompson
Paris City News Highlights Local Honors
In Paris, Edouard de Revischlit of the Revis e Hill firm is decorated with the Cross of the Lesson of Tuner. The event honors notable locals in the city.
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Paris
Edouard de Revischlit
Inubers
Baseball Scores From Chicago Aug 6
Scores list across leagues with results from St Louis Philadelphia Chicago New York Boston Washington Detroit and others. Notable games include Philadelphia 2 1 Cleveland 2 Philadelphia 12 in second, Chicago 4 New York 8, and Denver 10 Sioux City in the Western circuit with games affected by rain and weather delays.
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Chicago
Leaene
St. Louis
Philadelpia
St. Lowss
New Jerk
Cincinnati
Vittsburg
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Boston
Washington
Detroit
New York
Association
Louisville
Kansas City
Toledo
Columbus
Indianapolis
Denver
Sioux City
Pueblo
Lincoln
Des Moines
Omaha
Red Packages Appear on Streets From Thomas Store
Local residents report red packages left on sidewalks tied to Thomas clothing store. City officials say the packages contain promotional material and are part of a marketing campaign.
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Thomas’ Clothing Store
Indiana Fair Gets Finest Livestock Pavilion in America
The Indiana State Fair unveils a brick and steel pavilion costing about 1100000 with 200 by 270 foot arena, wide entrances, skylights, and seating for 20000 spectators. It promises enhanced horse and cattle premiums, more classes, and better facilities for judges and spectators as the fair begins September 9.
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America
State Board of Agriculture
Indiana
Indiana Board
Charles Downey
Madison Square Garden
New York
Cattle Shows Move to Pavilion Arena for Spectator Comfort
The article notes cattle shows shifting from a tent to the pavilion arena this year, allowing thousands of spectators to enjoy the events while band concerts proceed. The changes aim to improve comfort and viewing during the shows.
Canned Paintings Preserve Masterpieces In Vacuum
A brief note explains preserving paintings by sealing them in a vacuum to stop atmospheric decay. The method keeps canvases from destructive elements, potentially preserving art indefinitely and saving colors from aging like Apelles, Raphael, and Michelangelo's works.
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Apelles
Raphael
Michael Angelo
Franklin and D Alibard Spark Electric Sky Experiment
The passage recounts Franklin’s 1749 proposed experiment to prove clouds are electrified using an elevated stand and a sharp rod, notes several successful 1752 replications in Paris London and Chelmsford, and mentions Franklin’s kite observations and Stichman’s 1795 electric death.
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Franklin
D’alibard
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Mayray
Ebrance
DY Rlihard
London
Canton
Apital Square
Wilson
Chelmsford
Essex
Rosenberger
G. W. Stichman
Crescent Symbol History Tied to Byzantium, Not Islam
A fragment traces the crescent symbol from Byzantine coins after a moonlit defense of Byzantium during Philip of Macedon's siege. It notes the symbol appeared long before Islam and was later adopted by Mohammed II’s era, becoming a general emblem in the Muslim world.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Byzantium
Byzantinia
Philip
Macedonia
Mohammed II
Umbrella as the Only Ready Made Buy
In this Alley Sloper exchange the speaker argues no most extraordinary figure exists and humorously suggests an umbrella is about the only thing he can buy ready made. The line plays on social pretension and consumer fuss.
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Ally Sloper
Before We Were Married Dear to Him Quote
A humorous quotation from the Touston Post contrasts how affection shifts after marriage with a jab about parental finances, noting the line You weren’t so dear to me before marriage as you are now.
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Darling
Touston Post
Hutchinsons Star In Cause for Divorce at Crystal Theatre
The Crystal Theatre offered a blue ribbon amusements bill led by the Three Hutchinsons in Cause for Divorce a standout one act comedy with lively humor and notable costumes. Gardner sang Nappanee Kohler and Kohler performed an original acrobatic act while J B Reynolds entertained with song and dance in a bright crisp monologue. The kinodrome and overall bill promise strong audience turnout.
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The
Crystal
Althrough
Three Hutchinsons
Mr. Hutchinson
Miss Gardner
Market Quotes From Chicago and East Buffalo Trades
Chicago and East Buffalo quotations show mixed grain and livestock values for August 5. Wheat and corn futures edge down while oats hold. live stock markets report varying prices for cattle hogs sheep and lambs with primes and averages noted.
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Chicago
Aus
Tatum
Northern
Allnois
Indiana
Wisconsin
East Buffalo
Duning & Stevens
Live Steel
Birds Use Their Nests Across Years Across Species
An expert discusses how many birds reuse nests for years, noting wrens swallows hivebirds and several owls eagles chickadees and woodpeckers. Some birds rebuild annually while others never reuse nests or lay in others nests or in sand.
Hog Orchestra and the Squeals of Louis XI Court
A medieval tale from Louis XI’s court tells how Abbot de Baigne used hogs in a pavilion to produce harmonious sounds. He rigged stops connected to hogs. pulling a stop sharpened each pig’s squeal to form a musical tune, pleasing the king and court.
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Louis XI
France
Abbot de Baigne
Tie
Remedy Praised By Mass Parent For Child’s Recovery
Mrs B J Johnston of Linton Massachusetts credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving her sick child after three doctors failed. The testimonial states the remedy brought rapid improvement and her child is now healthy. For sale by Houseworth Bros.
Delinquent Tax Notice for Elkhart County Townships
Delinquent taxes for Elkhart city and Concord Bango Cleveland and Osolo townships may be paid to Louis M. Simpson at The Simpson Abstract office corner of Main street and Lexington Avenue Elkhart Indiana. Charles A. Croop Treasurer Elkhart County. D&wto Oct 1.
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Elkhart City
Concord
Bango
Cleveland
Osolo
Louis M. Simpson
Simpson Abstract
Main Street
Lexington .Avenue
Elkhart
Ind
Charles A. Croop
Elkhart County
D&wto
Unknown Money Loan Notice From Oberfoltzer Store
A garbled notice describes a loan at six percent favorable repayment terms. It mentions mortgages purchased and a reference to Oberfoltzer in Room 311 Monger Block. The fragmented text references streets and a hing store and a red package.
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Dh Oberfoltzer
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Smith
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Rothschild
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Will Chester
Crescent
Chicago Grain
Turnock
Tres
Crystat
St. Main Street
J. H. Ammons
GEO
W. Lawrie
House of Hits
Hutchingson
Gordie Gardner
Melody
Nappanee
Kohler
J. A. Reynolds
Walter Joseph
Bijou Theatre
South Main Street
Mongar Balding
Alata Agren
Frank Laidlaw
NLATE
Clark Street
Ors
Burke & Lemontre Mfg
Opticians
Michigan St
South Bend
Sny One
Benton’ Harbor
Big Four
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