Standard Oil Inquiry Traces 1882 Trust Pact
Attorney Sello g g outlines the original 1882 agreement that formed the Standard Oil combine. The nine trustees controlled member companies and restrained trade. Testimony shows Rockefeller held nearly a third of the new stock when the Standard of New Jersey absorbed subsidiaries.
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New York
Sellogg
Standard Oil Co
Orl
New Persey
John. D. Rockefeller
Geven
New. Stocix
Meat Kings face possible indictment after price inquiries
Chicago reports indicate meat kings may be indicted following investigations into meat price increases. A meeting of packers prior to the price announcement is cited as a factor, with suspicions of delay in trade data. Millionaire packers could again face trial.
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Chicago
Kings
Fuckingtown
Umpire Evans Recovers From Skull Fracture Incident
In St Louis on September 19 an American League umpire named Evans, who was struck by a hot thrown ball Sunday, is listed as recovering from a fractured skull.
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St. Loutis
Evans
Wreck on Central Near Utica Injures Several
A fast mail westbound on the New York Central was wrecked about five miles east of Utica at nine o clock. Several persons were injured in the crash reported on September nineteenth.
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Utica
N. Y
New York Central
Court to Handle Busy Week With 24 Criminal Cases
Daily business at the Superior Court will be busy next week with about two dozen criminal cases set for jury trial. Three liquor remonstrance cases also slated for trial this term. If not disposed of, applicants must cease operations, a rule the law imposes to avoid delays aiding opposing counsel.
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Jas
Elkhart City Levy Discussion and 1908 Budget Proposals
Controller Bell presents 1908 city budget estimates totaling 108 739.24 with a proposed levy of 1.20 and a slight increase to 1.30, urging council and finance committee review. Board of Public Works seeks immediate appropriation for engineering specs with the waterworks franchise.
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Bell
the Boars of Public Works
Lounsberry
Tlazelton
Swaffield
Elliott
James
A. Bell
Elkhart
Concord
Gsolo
Concord Township
Osolo
Saloon Fear At Temperance Convention Speaker Urges Action
Mrs. Trego principal speaker at Elkhart County W C T U convention describes widespread concern over saloons and liquor traffic. She notes northern states lagging in abolition, with local option spreading in Indiana, and argues women must join the fight to protect the home. Public-spirited citizens rally against the deadly enemy of liquor.
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Treg
Elkhart County
Christian Temperance Union
Trinity M
Trego
Kentucky
Indiana
Tres
Miller Makes Third Attempt At Poisoning In House
A Miller near Laboute attempted self harm with Paris green poison. The township physician and Sgt. Rinehart arrived after a report. The emetic was given and the patient was considered out of danger by morning. His mother and wife acted as witnesses to his actions.
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A. Vt
Laboute
Paris ‘Green
Sergt. Rinehart
Miler
Miller
Emiall
Paris Green
Miller’s
Poshnaster Hisenbeiss In Car Accident Case
A garbled report notes a car incident involving Poshnaster Hisenbeiss with two narrations unclear. The fragment mentions an automobile accident and potential details but lacks clear names, places, or outcomes.
Elks Lodge Teems At New Temple Meet
More than 200 Elks attended last night’s regular meeting the first in the new temple. Exalted Ruler James A Bell thanked committees and donors as three new members were welcomed Le Cy Kepler Les DERE and J Fred Emerson plus a pledge plunge in the base near the ceremonial outlet.
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Club Toom
Lirst Temple
Elis
James A. Bell
Sawyer
J. Fred ‘Emerson
Aitless
Exchange of Track Privileges Between Rail Firms
Contracts between the Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana Railway and the St Joseph Valley Traction Company authorize exchange of track rights in Elkhart and Middlebury. Bucklen interests push Elkhart Middlebury extension with through service aims and sewer work alignment. Board of Works discussion preceded signing at South Bend with tentative concessions.
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Yesday
Chicago, South Bend
Northern Indiana, Railway Company
St. Joseph Valley Traction Company
Bucklen
Valley Traction Company
Jackson
Atttorney Jas. H
Beales
Jackson Street
Jackson‘ Street
Elkhart
Middlebury
H.B. Bucklen
St. Joseph Valley Railway Company
Mie Buckien
Igo
Lafrange
Angela
Rirkhart
Board of Works
Murdock
Thant
South Bend
Hope of Restraining Habitual Drunkards Through Suspended Sentences
Elkhart judges apply a new statute to habitual drinkers William Sparklin and Jonni Suick. Each faces a 50 dollar fine and 80 days in jail, but suspension is allowed on good behavior with weekly progress reports to the court.
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Elkhart
Hughes
William Sparklin
Jonni Siiick
Hach
Judese Hughes
Sto. ‘the
20th annual reunion for the 48th Indiana regiment
A brief notice reports the 20th annual reunion of the 48th Indiana regiment. Events are set for yesterday in Sleuth Bend and today in Elkhart with gatherings at 3 30 o’clock. Norman Ed.
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Indiana’ Regiment
Gan
Bend
Elkhart
Habitual Drunkards Listed by Elkhart Police
Supt. Silvers reviewed police records this morning and identified numerous habitual drunkards in Elkhart. The list includes names such as Irank Baker James Poush Barrett Wilson Barker Geos Compton Collins Grover Geyer Per Vo Tison and others repeatedly arrested for intoxication and related offenses.
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Indiana
Shick
Sparklin
Elkhart
Silvers
Ole Qwins
Tapia
Irank
Baker
James
Cpoush
Barrett
Wilson
Barker
Geos
Compton
Collins
Grover Geyer
Per- Vo Tison
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Washington, Star
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Department of Finance
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ELKS
Hart Streets
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Erate
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