Rockefeller Testifies In Landis Inquiry On Standard Oil
Judge Landis presided over a two hour inquiry into Standard Oil of New Jersey ownership and its relations with Standard Oil Indiana and Union Tank Line. John D. Rockefeller testified that his role is honorary and not active for eight years, while officials from Standard Oil and Union Tank Line described stock interests and dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Landis
Standard Oil Company
John MD. Rockefeller
Standard OW Company of
New Jersey
Standard Oil Comany
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Standard Oil Company of
Standard Oi Company of
Indiana
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Union Tank
William Hockefeller
John D.archbold
Fred A. Wann
Judge Landis
Union Tank Line
Alyon
Commans
Standard OF Company of New Jersey
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Jwige Landis
Standard Off Company
Tom
Standard Off Company of New Jersey
Miller
Tudie Landis
Janisce Landis
Company of
Ann Etuck
Hitler
Tocktfeller
Archbold
E Gourt
G. M. Pratt
Union Tank Line Company
Pratt
FE. M. Stanton
Car Department
Chicago and Alton
Standard Ol Company
William Rockefeller
John D. Archbold
Rockefeller Kin Defends Father in Chicago Talk
Daughter of John D. Rockefeller discusses her father, describing him as genial and generous. She says he dislikes publicity about personal matters and prefers private happiness. he enjoys conversation and an audience, even among newspaper reporters. Chicago, July.
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John DO. Rockefeller
Harold F. McCormick
John TD. Rockefeller
Chicago
Mee
Elgada
Reeckefeller
Jakes
Fle Nag
Chicavo
Lightning strikes Panhandle rail worker. crowd recalls peril
A Panhandle rail line incident left a worker badly injured after being struck by lightning. The event drew spectators and witnesses described the chaos and danger as crews fought to control the wreckage and secure the scene amid a tense, crowded crowd.
Battleship Hoche sunk to avert fire disaster
In Toulon France on July 8 a battleship was sunk to prevent a massive fire disaster after a blaze broke out near the powder magazine. The action aimed to avert a broader catastrophe for the fleet.
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Toulon
France
I Mapagine
Hoche Wis
Experts Named as Co Masters for Eddy Competency Inquiry
Concord July 8 Dr George F Jelly of Boston and Dr G A Blumer of Providence were appointed as co masters with Judge Edgar Aldrich of Littleton to assess Mary Baker G Eddy's competency to transact business. The appointment came after Judge Aldrich sought colleagues of high standing to share responsibility due to the delicacy and public interest surrounding the case.
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Concord
N. H
George F. Jelly
Boston
G. A. Blumer
Providence
Edgar Aldrich
Littleton
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Christian Science Faith
Aldrich
Robert N. Chamberlain
Merrimack County Superior Court
Cham
Berlain
Comast
Uenial
Channerlgin
Jelly
Blumer
Roosevelt and Bryan Clash Over War Policies in Debate
Fragmented text recounts Roosevelt, Bryan, and others discussing war policy and world affairs. Mentions Roosevelt’s cabinet, Washington, and potential settlement of differences through discussion with allied nations. Ambiguous references to leaders and events imply a presidential dispute on foreign policy.
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John
Pyixor
William Jean Birsanm
Dickey
Winoms Lake
Roosevelt
Jesus
Bryan
Thiere
Ao Oman
Wee Eoeeara Empire
Washington
Connick Talyon
Naval Labor Turns Over in Philippine Yard
The report notes naval activity amid global tensions as Philippines laborers in the navy yard at Olongapo are discharged. The Philippine independence stance aligns with American positions against Japan, with Manila referenced as the setting.
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Fhitladnes
Filipina Independense
Navy Yard
Olongapo
Manila
France Promulgates Wine Fraud Bill Aimed at Discontented Growers
Paris July 1 government passes wine fraud bill to curb abuses in the south of France. Growers must file annual declarations of acreage and wine stocks at mayors offices to track supply from grower to dealer and prevent watering or sweetening. A supplementary tax on sugar used in wine making is reduced to 49 francs per 100 kilos. The measure tightens alcohol market rules and offers five year land tax relief to encourage shifting from grape growing.
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Paris
France
Caillaux
Health Department Tackles City Garbage Crisis
New York on July 1 reports scores of health department carts and volunteers clearing garbage piles from streets since the drivers strike began. The hot spell worsens conditions as air fouling and disease risk rise. Dr. Walter Bengel leads the campaign to prevent pestilence with full authority.
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New York
Health Department
T Side
Walter Bengel
Prohibition Law Shuts Major Ga Pottery Plants
In Anegasta Georgia July a sweeping Prohibition measure tightens across the state. Both legislative branches now control the Prohibition policy as plants close. The two largest potteries, long tied to the wine trade, halt operations. Orders worth thousands are cancelled including a woodwork investment.
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Anegasta
Lesishuture
Missouri Attorney General Calls for Abolition of Passes
Akansas City July 1. Attorney General Hadley asks railroads in Missouri to cancel hundreds of state passes on lands owned by certain individuals, arguing the 2 cent law and Taft era provisions warrant ending the practice. He contends no pass law exists in Missouri.
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Akansas City
Ierbert S Hadley
Geoneral
Missouri
Wadley
Chicago police report on anti Japanese prejudice in city
A New York dispatch notes Chicago amid figures claiming anti Japanese sentiment in the city. In a separate incident, Mrs Mary Molesworth widow shoots and mortally wounds boarder Thomas Jones after her husband’s visit. The nine year old child witnessed the event and pleaded for mercy.
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Chicdeo
Mary Molesworth
Witow
Wits
Ceeil Glhaon
Dane Derer
Thomas Jones
Ben
Gibson
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Tlomien
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