Standard Oil Bankrupt Independent Dealer Tells of Loss
Sanford Gison an Oberlin oil dealer testified at a creditor meeting that Standard Oil ruined him after two years of struggle. He described higher prices and poorer oil from the monopoly, his bankruptcy, and efforts to warn customers before many deserted him for lower priced Standard Oil. He owes about 300 dollars and has little property. Also noted, George Hibbard lost a limb at Geneva station while attempting to board a stretched train.
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Rockefeller
An Dee
Cleveland
Gibson
Olevertin
Standard
Deaters
Publc
C. J. Cassell
Cassell
Ife
George Hibbard
Lake Shore & Michigan Southore Engineering Gang
Geneva
Hibbard
Graft accusation swirls around murder trial
In Herkimer County the defense claims graft influenced testimony by five doctors in Chester Gillette murder case. Prosecutor Mills rebuts, defending the doctors as reputable, and questions the defense strategy. Court adjourns until Tuesday.
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Herkimer
Sen- Sablon
Minder Telly
Chester Gillette
Sesterday
Mills
Aldant
Milly
Herkimer County
Adirondacks
Mils
Children to tell Santa Claus what they want
The Elyria Reporter invites children to write to Santa Claus with Christmas wishes. The paper will publish letters on December 5, 6, and 22, with rules to keep letters under 60 words, written on one side, and mailed or delivered to The Elyria Reporter. Include name and address for delivery.
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Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
Elyria
Wlyria
Knox and Syndicate Seek 19 Acres for Railway Use
A probate court petition by the Hile Terminal Railway Company seeks possession of 19 acres owned by George Hahn west of Oak Point to build a road from Beaver Creek mouth to Black River township. No route maps were filed, signaling secrecy by the Knox syndicate as plans remain undisclosed.
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al Point Flont
Hile Terminal Railway Company
George Hahn
Oak Point
Beaver Creek
Black River Township
Knox Syndicate
Iron structure collapse injures workman at car barn site
At 11 o clock Tuesday forenoon an iron framework at the Cleveland and Southwestern car barns south of the city collapsed. Seven pillars weighing two to three tons each fell while girders were being placed. George Jerome was knocked unconscious and injured. John Lee escaped unharmed. Jerome was taken home after revival. The accident delays completion and will require costly replacement material.
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Cleveland& Southwestern Burns
George Jerome
John Lee
Wong
Lee
Jerome
Mse
Treasurer to keep county offices open at noon
The treasurer announced noon hours will be kept to speed revenue payments, a move aimed at reducing crowding and improving service. The county auditor's office will also be open at noon through December, with sheep claims approved by county commissioners for Dellefield Amherst five dollars, Adam Auguste bach Brownhelm seven dollars, George Resden Vermilion eight dollars.
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Irish Today
Dellefield
Amherst
Adam Augerebach
Brownhelm
George
Resden
Vermillion
Foraker Challenges Action in Negro Case Debated in Congress
Washington reports open session as senators Foraker and Penrose attack President Roosevelt over dis charging Black soldiers of the Twenty fifth infantry for alleged complicity in Brownsville shooting. Roosevelt’s appointed cabinet list and planned shifts are outlined with Moody, Bonaparte, Straus, Metcalf and others slated for key posts.
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Washington
Dec
Congress
Foraker
Penrose
United States
Senate
Assembly
Roosevelt
Relatives Seek Care for Insane Woman in Hotel Custody
Mrs H OO Wurmset, wife of a Lorain architect, was declared insane by the probate court after two years of illness and religious study. She was transported to Massillon for confinement, with relatives opposing the move and seeking local care until sheriff transfer. Her family includes a husband, three sons, and four daughters.
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Plorain
Massillon
Mul
Wurnteer
Lorain
Redmen organize Elyria chapter with parade planned
Officials of the Redmen work in Elyria to recruit a large membership and form a new tribe. A grand preader affair is planned inviting Norwalk and Lorain tribes. a parade in Indian costumes will mark the event as headquarters for The American Indian paper may move here after the first. Tonight the duck season closes and hunting of rabbits and quail ends.
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Redmen Order
Elyria
Norwalk
Lorain
The
American Indian
Mudaleht
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Sanford G. Gibson
Oberlin
Gays Counsel
Isebeoet
Knox and Syndicate
Navy
Victor H. Metcalf
Oscar & Straus
Charles J Boregarte
George von L. Meyer
John Avery McIlhenny
Louisiana
Edgar E. Clark
Iowa
James & Harlan
Hlingis
Judson C. Clements
Georgia
Thomas H. Xaten
Ohio
Chemnitz
Saxony
N. Patton
Hillsboro
W. D. Powley
Monroeville
Moody
Supreme Tourt
Bonaparte
Department of Justice
Straus
Comerce and Labor
Metcalf
Shaw
H OO .Wurmset
Harry H. Smith & Co
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