Government sues to dissolve petroleum trust under Sherman Act
United States agencies accuse John D Rockefeller and associates of forming a monopoly to control petroleum and products since 1870. The petition seeks an injunction to dissolve the alleged combination and hold defendants, including 71 corporations and charters ships, liable for anti trust violations. The suit names Willian Recheteligr and others, with further proceedings to follow.
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Dinerot
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Chardes
John D. Rockefeller
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The text describes a fragmented report with broken names and events, mentioning a fire incident, recovery notes, and possible talks. It references a track area and a potential settlement linked to a Lake Shore context, but details remain unclear.
Gatherins of Priests in Fort Wayne Diocese Meet in South Bend
The second district conference of the Fort Wayne Catholic diocese opened at St Patrick's in South Bend with 37 priests present. The gathering discussed theological questions and district business followed by a solemn requiem mass at 9 o'clock honoring deceased priests since the previous meeting.
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South Bend
Ind
Fort Wrene
Twentieth Century Club of Mishawaka to Disband After January
The Twentieth Century Club of Mishawaka Ind will disband after January 1 ending an eleven year run. Current officers include Dr Campbell as president Richard McGill as secretary and J G Graham as treasurer.
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Mishawaka
Ind
Itp
Dr. Campbell
Richard McGill
J. G. Graham
Alliance Proposed Between Farmer and Organized Wage Earners
A plan for cooperation between farmers and organized wage earners is discussed. The proposal aims to unite agricultural interests with labor groups to address economic and political concerns.
Pipe Burst Heaves Asphalt Across South Second Street
A large eighteen inch water main burst on South Second Street near Harrison, flooding lawns and tearing up asphalt. The city lost fire protection for about 45 minutes as pavement regressed, with several hundred dollars in damages. The incident occurred around 8 5 o'clock last night, affecting 200 to 300 square yards of pavement.
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South Second
Harrison Streets
City weighs water contract bids and municipal ownership
City officials discuss bids from Clark & Trainor of Chicago and Elkhart Water Co as options for a new water plant. A proposed meter-rate plan could raise charges slightly, while parallel piping would ease connections for residents. A separate note mentions a cash prize booklet for Conn band instrument factory workers and a management stance toward union principles.
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Elkhart Water Company
Clark & Trainor
Chicago
Elkhart Water Co
Constomers
Death of Little Aenorine Dodge at Clark Hospital
The child of Mrs. C. Dodge died at Clark hospital at 1 pm after an appendectomy. She had been recovering before a sudden decline midnight, with a rapid deterioration and death. Survivors include her mother two half-brothers a half sister and grandparents.
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Aenorine
Dodge
If. C. Dodge
South Second Street
Clark Hospital
Case
Ralph Dodge
Newark
N. J
Chas. Y. Dodge
Arlington
Mass
Z. Ltutly Baldwin
Downer’s Grove
Water Main Burst Floods Street After Pressure Surge
A large water main at Central station burst midway on South Second Street with 90 pounds per square inch, lifting asphalt and flooding streets and lawns. Crews repaired the break after midnight while suction pumps avoided further damage and residents were startled by the upheaval.
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Central Station
Tucker Flats
South Second Street
William Knickerbocker
Cru
Fred Poole
BR. L. Arnolere
Crull
Elkhart Lecture Association entertains with local acts
Last evening under the Elkhart Lecture association the audience enjoyed a program featuring Myrand and Mrs Oreanne Truitt with local impersonations. The event highlighted friendly executive support and discussed institution rules, labor principles, and a prize system. cash rewards and suggestions were planned to encourage workmanship.
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Elkhart Lecture Association
Oreanne Truitt
Amores Inccum
Muich
Death of Ales Rebeccs E Ganger at Clark Hospital
Mrs. Ganger, 58, wife of Milo Mr. Ganger, died last night at Clark Hospital after a serious illness following two surgical operations for heart and brain complications. She had been ill since last summer and again three weeks ago, with a sudden decline Tuesday night. Survived by husband Henry Benter and sons Charles, Reno Bentler, and Zeno Kenter of Chicago. Resided at the corner of Cassopolis and Bristol streets. longtime employee at the CG G. Conn factory.
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Ales
Rebeccs E Ganger
Milo
Ganger
Clark Hospital
Ganey
Secord
Thinger
Henry Benter
Dreth- Charles
Reno Bentler
Zeno Kenter
Chicago
Mrr
P &Ikbart
CG. G. Conn
Cassopolis
Bristol Streets
Sheriff Manning to Retire and Local Office Transitions
The Goshen Democrat reports Sheriff Manning will retire on January 1, 1907 after two two year terms. Clerk-elect Fleming assumes office January 1, 1906, with Kinney possibly staying as deputy. Other county officers elect include Treasurer Cropp, County Recorder elect Cline, Auditor elect Batchelor, Prosecutor elect Burris, Surveyor-elect Cornell, Coroner-elect, and Commissioners elect taking office January 1908.
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Manning
Traong
Goshen Dremocrat
Hikhart and Engree
Chicago
Fleming
Ele
Clerk Kinney
Kinney
Fister
Dennert
Pleming
Goshen
Cropp
Cline
Batchelor
Burris
Cornell
Repairing Hilkhart County Infirmary Under Fast Pace
The Hilkhart county infirmary is undergoing renovation with repainting in full progress. Work is rushed due to approaching cold weather, causing rapid tearing and confusion on the site.
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Hilkhart County Infirmary
Paroled Prisoner Ed Collins Charged in Cranmer Theft
Ed Collins a paroled Jeffersonville reformatory inmate and Pratt Shops employee stands charged with stealing Willis Cranmer’s horse buggy and harness from Willowdale. He waived examination and is bound over to circuit court under $590 bail. Collins denies the charge. Previously he served six years for a similar theft from Constable Munson and was paroled last September.
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Td. Collins
Fray
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Asrett
Willis Cranmer
Willowdale
Pratt Shops
Seret. Whiterman
Hughes
Collins
Geshen
Supt
Stivers
Gellius
St Tende
Elkhart
Court Savery
Munson
Cranmer
Cass County
Michigan
Cassopolis
Coblys
South Bend
Collings
Board of Education to Visit Fort Wayne for Plans
The Elkhart Board of Education, missing its secretary, held a special meeting to select an architect for a proposed central grade building. Members B C Godfrey F E Machan W H Mann and E H Drakes plan to visit Fort Wayne to inspect its new high school and gather ideas for Elkhart.
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Board of Eduction
B. C. Godfrey FE. G. Machan
W. H. Mann
EE. HL
Elkhart
County Farmers Institute Heads to Goshen in December
The annual farmers institute will be held in Goshen on December 20 and 21 with D. F. Marsh of Frankfort Indiana as principal speaker. Topics include dairy cattle care and feeding manure handling fruit growing farm labor yard lesson from junk yard observations.
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Indianapolis
Dillier
Supreme Care
Mic Ules
Otiary
Welgi
Bel
A. Jueship
County Farmers’ Institute
Farmers’ Institute
Goshen
D. F. Marsh
Frankfort
Ind
Dabor
Rockefeller Indicted in Oil Inquiry Bribery Case
Findlay Ohio reports John D Rockefeller and four unnamed associates were indicted by the grand jury. The inquiry into Standard Oil and bribe allegations widened as witnesses were questioned and potential evidence surfaced. One juror reportedly offered a veiled threat amid the proceedings.
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John D. Rockefeller
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