Indictments Seen for Standard Oil Officials Involved
Washington reports Justice Department plans criminal prosecutions against Standard Oil high officials including John D Rockefeller and H H Rogers. Officials may face charges under Interstate Commerce and Sherman acts with Kellogg Morrison guiding the case. government aims to hold responsible executives to account.
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Washington
Repariment of Justice
Standard Oi Company
Standard Oil Company
John B. Rockefeller
H. H. Rogers
John D. Archbald
Department of Justice
Standard Ol! Company
Moody
Frank Th. Kellogg
St. Paul
Charles B. Morrison
United States
Chictzo
Beet Trust
Mr Morrison
Tron i
Ujter
Action Against Merchants in Rail Rebates Case
June 28 report from St Jo and Katy City notes rail rebate cases against merchants tied to New York broker George via a New York broker. Judge Smith McPherson cites guilty verdicts for rebate receivers and indicates actions may proceed by indictment or information. A. S. Van Valkenburgh, district attorney, hints the grand jury may take up the matter next fall.
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City
St. Jo
Katyvas City
George
New York
Nuabe
Smith McPherson
Taseart
A. S. van Valkenbureci
Une Grand Jury
Two Warships Bids From Cramp and New York Shipyard
In June at Philadelphia the William Cramp and Sons Ship and Engine Building Company bids $3,540,000 to build a two battleships with prescribed machinery for the Navy Department. The New York Shipbuilding Company bids $3,585,000 for the same class. If Cramp’s single-ship output is chosen, the second bid would be voided and the department may accept the class plans.
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Wistingteda
William Cramp & Sons
Philladelphia
Jowart
South Carolina
Navy Department
Department
Cramps
New York
Balding Company
Ohe
Big Elevators Burn In Chicago Fire At Archer and Wand
Fire destroyed the Mabhatt elevators A and B on Archer avenue and Wand street, with 165 60 bushels of grain stored. Three adjacent buildings were damaged, twenty two families displaced, and several explosions shook nearby structures. Heat warped rails on the Chicago and Alton line, suspending traffic. water trains rerouted via the Santa We tracks. Loss estimated at 450 000 to buildings and contents.
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Chicago
Mabhatt
Archer Avenue
Wand Street
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Alton Road
Coewich
Appeals for harvest hands in Kansas dispatch
Governor Hoch asks 8000 harvest hands within a week to avert a dull grab. He transmits the appeal to W. Black of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and to E S McCloud of the Western Passenger Association in Chicago.
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Topeka
Kan
Hoch
Wo. Black
Treatte
Atchison, Topeka and Sante Fe
Bailey Sees Fatal Defect in Meat Inspection Provision
Washington reports Senator Bailey criticizes the meat inspection clause of the appropriation bill. He argues the provision grants federal police power to regulate transport of meat and enforce unlawful activity, urging changes to avoid overreach.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Bail
Senate
Proctor
Dailey
Cory Lional
Senators Debate Elkins Law Scope and Sherman Probes
Washington dispatch reports a Senate debate over extending a request to the attorney general for all suits under the Sherman anti trust act and the Interstate Commerce Act. Foraker seeks to cover suits under the Elkins law, arguing it addresses many railroad era evils, with Batley noting varying party statuses and court dispositions as cases unfold.
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Washington
Tong
Senate
Foraker
Aking
Hausay City
Batley
Tl Hee
Sulity
Two surply ssen two surply ssen conference
The fragmentary OCR text mentions a conference style event with unclear names and places. Readable items include phrases that hint at a meeting or briefing and references to people or groups, but no clear entities or dates to anchor a concise item. The readable core remains unresolved.
Contested Elections Across Congress Noted
The House examined contested elections amid disputes over seating and membership. Testimony referenced Mr Bartholdt of Missouri and actions by Coudrey regarding Kinescu. A resolution declared A Houston not elected to the Fifty ninth Congress from Texas Second district, leaving sitting member M J Brooke in place.
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Hanse
Wao
Washtvsnin
Jae
F Trier
Misua
Ap Laise
Bartholdt
Missouri
Coudrey
Kinescu
Louse
A. Houston
Texas
M. J. Brooke
Tillman Refuses Sign On Railroad Rate Bill Report
Washington June 25 Senator Tillman did not sign the conference report on the railroad rate bill. The document, signed by Senator Cn Jom and others, was turned over to Representatives Hepburn to present to the House. The delay may trigger Senate debate when the report is adopted, over the Meliorin community amendment permitting pipelines to carry commodities they produce.
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Washington
Cn Jom
Elkins
Hepinirn
Sherman
Richardson
Tillman
Hepburn
Tilman
Senate
Peoria Woman Sentenced for Cruelty to Ward
In Peoria on June 25 Mrs. Mary L. McKinney of Aledo was convicted of cruelty to her ward Stella Grady after a lengthy trial. She was found sane but committed to the Keylum at Chestey for two years in the penitentiary pending insanity findings.
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Peoria
Mary L. McKinney
Aledo
Stella Grady
Can Weeks
Levee Reform Meeting Noted at City Hall
Fragmentary OCR lists attendees including Mr Graves, Mr and Mrs Willian J. Aryan, Marshal Field, Mrs Eddy, Mrs Meade, Miss Eddy, Mire Sliver, Miss Gwrniy, and Mr and Mrs Moxer from multiple locales as part of a levee related gathering.
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Trondlijen
Haakon
Alf
Charles H
Tad
Ladtex
Graves
Willian J. Aryan
Marshal Field
Eddy
Meade
Miss Eddy
Chleden
Mire Sliver
Gwrniy
Washington
Mar
Moxer
New York
mWay
Litte Esl
Foreigners Driven Out at Tiewi Camp Clash
Clash between American and foreign workers in a lumber camp at Tiewi near Cam den led to one foreign defender killed and several wounded. After the incident, armed men from L6G headed to Camden to aid Americans, while opponents fled to Richwood forty miles away. Americans vow not to rejoin the foreign group, signaling further trouble.
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Clarkstore
W.vadune
Tiewi
Camden
Richwood
Electric Bitters touted as cure for many ailments in India
An old advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for stomach and liver disorders and other ailments in India and the US. It claims a testimonial from A. Browen of Benettstown, praising relief from dyspepsia and a torpid liver. The product is sold by R A Stratemeyer Co. with a money back guarantee.
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India
A. Browen
Bennettsville
5. C
R.A. Stratemeyer & Co
Dr. King
New Life
BR. F. Stratemeyer & Co
King of Iowa stallion advertised for breeding
A breeder announces King of Iowa will stand at Ambrose Hester's home every Thursday until July with Emmetsburg forenoons and Friday mornings pass through town. Reservations via Schmidt feed barn. References from Joseph Domek. Also ads for lodging, remedies, and local notices appear in the page.
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King
Iowa
King of
Ambrose Hester
Emmetsburg
Schmidt
Joseph Domek
L. E. Richardson
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Feller
Rogers
Waca
TRUST
Standard Oil
Wavy Department
Theat
Bailey
Senator Foraker
Elkins Law
Cmald
Giserian
Hari Gydly
Pti
Contesteg Elections
Haarkon
Iliud
Chas. Osler
Rensselaersville
N.Y
Seth Burch
Eleventh Stream
Joan Doran
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
R. H. Stratemeyer & Co
R. J. Dooney
Business Center
Barn
Witter
J. F.neary
Torkeson
Rura
Bos
Jewa
Coeelty Coane
Pallicktun
Jane
Pyrewas
Lallowlig St
Valmer Stroeet
Teelith Street
Math Street
Corbin & Tawler
Amuetabarg
Lows
Thala
Town
Disertet Court
Talo Alte
IAW
Freemas
Criy Olek
People's
L, Reihsen
Sporting Goods
Emmetshire
M. F. Kerwick
Real Old Violin
Dositio
Vielins
August Gemunder Sons
A. O
23Rd St
Louisville
Nashville
Ohio River
Guilt
G. A. Park
General Immigration and Industrial
Louisville & Nashville R. R. Co
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