Standard Oil Hopes to Escape Fine on Technicality
New York report notes profits totaling 490315934 from 1899 to 1906 and assets rising from 200000623 to 371664531. Legal action focuses on immunity deals and potential challenges to Landis fine amid federal hearings. Key figures Rockefeller Rogers Flagler Payne Pratt Archbold subpoenaed. William and John D. Rockefeller Jr. targeted questions about holdings and railroad ties.
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Standard Oil
New York
Standard Oil Company
Fay
Standard Old
Landis
Alton Roads
Moody
Alton
Chicago Tribune reports $29,240,000 fine imposed
Chicago dated dispatch states the Tribune reports a $29,240,000 fine was imposed. The article notes the authority enforcing the penalty and potential implications for the parties involved, outlining the financial impact and next steps in the case.
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Chicago
the Tribune Today
Muddy Track Marks Opening of Oregon State Meet
The first day of the Oregon state meet at Salem began under poor track conditions with mud and slow times, though anticipation built for what promoters called the coast’s fastest speed contests if weather improves. Local riders and officials expected better conditions to unlock records as events continued.
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Salem, Or
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Rainy afternoon delays at Oregon track meet
A light crowd braved rain and dark clouds as the track turned muddy and a north wind hampered racing. Races included a 2:18 trot won by Van Norte with Pack-Hine 2nd and Hank 3rd. a 2:12 pace led by Sherlock Holmes with Bonnie M. 3rd and Lord Lovelace 1st. purse totals $500 each.
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Oregon
van Norte
Pack- Hine
Hank
Lord Lovelace
Sherlock Holmes
Bonnie M
Neuhausen Assigned in Oregon Land Fraud Probes
Washington reports T. B. Neuhausen, in charge of special agents in Oregon, ordered to report to District Attorney Bristol for service in land fraud prosecutions slated for October. L. R. Graves, chief of special agents in California, will succeed Neuhausen and supervise Oregon work. Graves described as highly capable.
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Washington
T. BR. Neuhausen
Oregon
Bristol
Neuhausen
L. R. Graves
California
Woman and Child Die in Drowning Tragedy
In Los Angeles, Mrs Anna Baker aged 41 years, and her 10 year old daughter drowned themselves in Johnson Locke. The Dresemakers Protective Association of the United States announced a campaign against “big hips and busts” in the eastern city limits, claiming it serves better morals.
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Los Angeles
Anna Baker
Johnson Locke
Dresemakers’ Protective Association of the
United States
Acs
Frange optimistic on peace terms with Moroccan tribes
Paris reports French officials hopeful that Moroccan rebels will accept peace terms including punishment for Casa Blanca massacre leaders, arms ban near Tangier, and a war contribution to be set by negotiators. Hostages may be surrendered to ensure compliance, with no more troops planned pending talks. Final reply expected Thursday.
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Paris
Morocco
France
Spain
Casa Blanca
Cleveland Is In Better Health
Princeton New Jersey September 16 Former President Grover Cleveland enjoyed a morning ride with a nurse and a coachman. He said he felt good and noted his improved health, though indigestion and gout issues remain minor. Mrs Cleveland plans to return to Princeton next week as the family summers in Tamworth New Hampshire.
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Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Tamworth
N. H
Six Workmen Drowned Crossing Allegheny River
Six workers died after a barge sank while crossing the Allegheny River near Pittsburgh on September 17. Names of the victims were not learned. Elmer Gray, back from Florence, reports Chinook salmon hailed from the Siuslaw with fair fall fishing and boats catching up to thirty in a single night. The Silveraides begin to come in and the Chinook run is waning. Kyto’s cannery operates on the river this year and its storage plant has stayed busy since opening.
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Pitteburg
Elmer Gray
Florence
Siuslaw
Kylto‘s
Wellman Confident of Reaching Pole After Trial Run
Tronshe Norway Sept 17 Walter Wellman arrived from the north and told an Associated Press representative that although he cannot carry out his plans he has given his airship a thorough trial and is convinced it is capable of the voyage.
Explorer optimistic on polar voyage under normal conditions
The speaker asserts confidence in reaching the pole and returning if summer weather remains typical. He notes favorable conditions could yield success in any normal year and emphasizes unwavering belief in the mission under a standard summer.
Old Peoples Home Proposal Accepted by National Board
National Benevolent Society of the Christian church approved the Northwest church proposal to establish an old people's home in Eugene. Secretary Mohorter notified by letter, with final national board decision reached last week. Local committee met this afternoon to commence preparations for opening next month.
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National Benevolent Society of the Christian Church
Christian Church of the Northwest
Eugene
Mohorter
National Board
East Oregon politician released on promise to leave country
J. B. Huntington, once a leading Eastern Oregon figure and land office receiver, was released from county jail on the condition he depart the United States within 24 hours. He faced charges of obtaining money under false pretenses by forged checks. His brother, a The Dalles lawyer, pressed for his exit and the district attorney agreed to drop cases if he left the state and country.
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United States
J. B. Huntington
The
Dalles
Portland Telegram
Local theater changes hands in Fall Creek district
A. F. Edwards of Fall Creek has bought the Little Gem from Free Thomas and will operate it as new owner. Thomas will shift to contracting and architecture work.
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A. F. Edwards
Fall Creek
Little Gem
Free Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Local players win two games from Wabash in Portland
Local players from Twin City defeated Wabash in both ends of a Portland doubleheader. In the forenoon Springfield beat Wabash 8 to 3, with Sid Smith driving in runs and DeNeffe contributing key plays. The afternoon game went 11 innings. Springfield won 3 to 2 as Sid Smith hit a two-bagger bringing in the decisive run. Umpire Bingham presided.
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Portland
Mill City
Springfield
Eugene
Sid Smith
Sid
Goose Hollow
Smith
DeNeffe
Monson
Olney
Ab. R. H
Mith
McClellan
Campbell
Taliafero
Ron
Hobbs
Wabash. Adame
McBride
O Eubrich
Rene Sok
Fe Howard
Godard
Jasman
Haverknack
Wabash
Ahern
King
Balle
Bingham
Hite Hits Help Wabash In Narrow Win Over Springfield
Wabash nips Springfield 4 to 3 as Hite and DeNeffe dominate on mound and at plate. Hobbe and MecBride spark with three-base hits. Ahern and DeNeffe combine for key RBIs and smart baserunning. Time of game stretches long due to miscues and walks.
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Eugene
Wabash
Springfield
Ahern
DeNeffe
Hobbe
MecBride
Howard
Monson
Olney
McBride
Adams
Jasman
Ampre
Bingham
Mistook His Hunting Mate for a Co On
J O Hayes a Southern Pacific fireman was shot by his hunting companion Rollin Hice near Goshen as Hayes treed a raccoon. Hice mistook the moving cap for the animal and fired, injuring Hayes left arm and head. Hayes received treatment at Goshen and Eugene hospitals. wounds not serious but painful, sidelining him for some time.
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J. O. Hayes
Southern Pacific Company
Rollin Hice
Goshen
Hayes
Hice
Eugene
Kuykendall
Eugene Fails to Land Fire Chiefs Convention
W C Yoran head of Eugene Fire Department returned from Centralia Washington where he attended the Fire Chiefs Association of the Pacific Coast meeting. The group chose Victoria British Columbia for next year’s convention as delegates favored a larger city with better facilities demonstrations and entertainment. Yoran also brought back a rotary gong from Portland for the chemical engine and hose wagon replacing the old unit. The new gong is larger and rings continuously by foot pedal.
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W. C. Yoran
Eugene
Portland
Hop kiln fire devastates Durbin ranch on Howell Prairie
The season's first major hop fire destroyed two dry kilns and 20,000 pounds of hops on F. W. Durbin's Howell Prairie ranch. About 25 bales were already bale d. Total loss estimated at 5000 dollars with 900 dollars insured. Salem Statesman and Roseburg Review note nearby events including a Eugene visit and funeral.
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Morgan Watson
Eugene
Toledo
Chauncey Hawkins
Albany
F. W. Durbin
Howell Prairie
Salem Statesman
Smith Bailey
John Stewart
Lane County
Roseburg Review
Catarrh Curable Promises Quick Relief With Hyomei
An advertisement extols Hyomei as a cure for catarrh, challenging old blood disease theories and asserting the spray kills catarrhal germs. It likens breathing Hyomel to healing air from mountain balsams and guarantees refunds through Hull's drug store if claims aren’t met.
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Hyome Ila
Eugene
Hull
New Postmaster Appointed at Myrtle Point Oregon
Oyster Bay reports Henry B Stewart named post master at Myrtle Point Oregon. A. W. Ream sold two racing horses formerly at Roseburg fair last week. Horses Pil Shor sold to William Percival of Indonesia and Idona sold to G W Bhort of Roseburg.
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Myrtle Point
Oyster Bay
Henry B Stewart
Oregon
A. W. Ream
Roseburg Fair
William Percival
Indoence
Idona
G. W. Bhort
Roseburg
Fatal Elks Car Crash in Colorado Springs
Eight men crowded into a four seat racing car on West Hur quaint street hill at 3 a m collided after losing control. Four died at the scene and four were injured severely. The vehicle had run over C V Casey of Denver previously. Driver A W Markaheffel swerved and struck a gutter and a pole before the car flipped and passengers were thrown several yards. The party had attended an Elks Club event at Manito Springs and returned at high speed before the fatal crash.
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Colorado Springs
West Hurfane Street
C. V. Casey
Denver
A. W. Markaheffel
Elks’ Club
Manito
Springs
United States Secures Coal From Welsh Mines
The United States Navy Department, via Cardiff dispatch, contracted Welsh firms for 100000 tons of steam coal with deliveries extending into 1908. The price remains secret.
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United States
Wales
London
United States Navy Department
Cardiff
Woman Sets Fire to Herself and Dies Near Dufur
The Dalles Or Sept 16 Mrs Francis F Mc Coy of a farm west of Dufur burned the barn and herself to death while husband away Neighbors arrived too late to save the building or her life The act appeared premeditated and she was said to be temporarily insane after illness.
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Dalles
Dufur
Francis F. McCoy
Mrs. McCoy
Master of Standard Is Physical Wreck
Boston mass September 14 prominent Bedford businessmen summoned to testify on Henry H Rogers physical condition in New York. court case involves 30 million dollar suit by C M Raymond. Rogers deemed unable to appear for at least three months per physician. Drain Normal School opens with A L Briggs as head.
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Boston
Mass
New Bedford
Supreme Court
Henry H. Rogers
New York
Walter P. Winsor
First National Bank
Rufus A. Soule
Massachusetts Senate
Rogers
Corvallis & Alsea River railroad advances on 25 mile goal
Corvallis Oregon September 16 The Corvallis and Alsea River railroad has graded nearly eight miles south of Corvallis with four short stretches awaiting right of way from farms. Piling for the Marys river bridge nears completion and a temporary structure will speed progress toward a permanent bridge. Ties and steel rails are on hand for track laying as crews push ahead despite high labor costs. The plan aims to finish grading the first twenty five miles before heavy rains arrive.
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Corvallis, Or
Corvallis
Alsea River
Mary's River
Boilermakers Strike Across Major Railroads
Six hundred boilermakers from the Great Northern Northern Pacific Northwestern Great Western and Midland lines struck after refusing a nine hour day and 11 percent wage raise. Portland not affected initially as only one employee works Northern Pacific engines there. Tacoma Spokane Seattle and Everett shops likely feel the impact. Southern Pacific unlikely to join.
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St. Paul
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Northwestern
Great Western
Frederick C. Kig
Portland
Mr. King
Southern Pacific
Tacoma
Spokane
Seattle
Everett
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Frank B. Kellogg
Standard Oil Company of
John D. Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Henry M. Flagler
Oliver H. Payne
Charles M. Pratt
John D. Archbold
William G. Rockefeller
Pratt
Kissak Jellalian
Hunchakist
Bedros Khachadorian
H. 8
Tarshanjian
Frange
Allegheny River
Wellman
Arthur Murray
United States Army
Portlanders
TWIN
O Smith
Mi Paine
Hill
Hobba
P. Ee
Yoran
Centralia
Victoria
Elks’ Lodge
Juimbes
Winnipeg
Canada
Francis McCoy
the Drain Normal School
A. L. Briggs
Carver
Tenth
Morrison Streets
A. P. Armstrong
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