Archbold admits oil trust gave 125000 in 1904
Senator Penrose testifies that Standard Oil contributed 125000 to the 1904 national and Pennsylvania campaigns. Archbold says 100000 went to the national committee and 25000 to Senator Penrose for the state committee, with further funds blocked after Bliss urged more. Roosevelt and Cortelyou are pressed as to knowledge and consent.
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Archbold Admits Oil Trust
Washington
John D. Archbold
Senate
Standard Oil Company
Cornelius N. Bliss
Col. Roosevelt
Penrose
Mr. Bliss
Archbold
Bureau of Corporations
Bliss
Roosevelt
Garfield
Smith
Cortelyou
Clapp Pomerene
Jones
Oliver
Ned
Pomerene
Standard Oil
Rboosevelt
National Committee
Pomereng
Rosevelt
Pennsylvania
Pomerone
Industrial Commission
Senator Penrose
John Mitchell
Grave stone recall traces early Fairfield press
Workmen uncover a headstone and footstone at 201 East Burlington street, believed to be placed for sentimental reasons. The 1851 inscription honors Robert B. Pope, early Fairfield publisher and editor of the Sentinel, noted by resident I. D. Jones as a brilliant writer.
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Iowa State Gazette
Robert B. Pope
Iowa Sentinel
Sentinel
Pope
Pike
Kentucky
Gospel Herald
Leesburg
Ohio
Springfield
Cincinnati
2Nd
Fairfield
O. D. Stubbs
East
Burlington Street
Wen
R. Stubbs
I. D. Jones
Evening Tribune
Mr. Pope
Mr. Jones
Fairfield Sentinel
A. J. Scott
The
Ezra Crown
R. B. Pope
W. W. Junkin
Ledger
Scott
Mary Ellen Plans a China Anniversary for Gifts
In a playful exchange, Mary Ellen suggests a china anniversary to solicit gifts for their home. Her husband questions the idea as they reflect on marriage length and proper anniversary timing, noting politics and expense while considering a date tied to their wedding.
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Mary Ellen
China
Mr. Mary Ellen
Kidney Pills Bring Permanent Cure, Lawrenceville Man Says
Robert W. Herter of Lawrenceville Missouri says two years of kidney trouble were cured after using Foley Kidney Pills. He tried three brands without relief but found permanent cure after three bottles and recommends them to everyone. Aug. Bradshaw & Co. sponsored ad remark.
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Robert W. Herter
Lawrenceville
L. S. Bradshaw & Co
Marines Rush Into Nicaragua Amid Zeledon and Mena Clash
U S authorities deploy 2,500 marines and blue jackets to Nicaragua to confront rebel forces led by Generals Mena and Zeledon. The plan includes disembarking 340 marines at Corinto and sending the cruiser Prairie with 750 marines, while fears mount over attacks on Americans and the potential siege of Managua, Corinto, and Pinefields.
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Mena
United States
Washington
Nicaragua
Zeledon
Corinto
Annapolis
Terhune
Managua
War Department
California
San Diego
Panama
Republic
Leon
Pinefields
Prairie
Philadelphia
Growing Interest in Homecoming Day Meets City
Interest and enthusiasm rise for a proposed old settlers and homecoming meeting aimed at boosting city advertising and local business. A formal plan awaits a post Chautauqua meeting, with dates likely late September or early October and several prominent progress leaders ready to help, including Chas H Gage who backs an excellent entertainment and will assist in planning.
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Chautauqua
Chas. H. Gage
City seeks top quality entertainment for visitors
Businessmen in the city unite in offering an excellent entertainment that will be a credit to the city and give visitors the highest degree of pleasure. There is said to be complete willingness to serve if called upon.
Congress Near Closing With Billion Dollar Appropriations
Washington Aug 24 Congress is due to close at four o clock. This session called the talkiest in government history has seemingly reached the billion dollar appropriation mark despite anti deficit efforts by Democrats. Much work centers on the tariff annual appropriation measure.
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Seattle
Tokio
Japan
Yoshihito
Matsuhito
National News Assn
Washington, D. C
Congress
National Rifle Tourney Opens at Sea Girt
Sea Girt N J August 24 The annual interstate rifle tournament under the National Rifle Association and the New Jersey Rifle Association opens with wide national representation from Iowa Texas Illinois Montana Arizona and other Western states. Highlights include the Wimbledon cup President's match and the Sea Girt championship ending September 7 with Governor Woodrow Wilson attending.
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Union Press
Sea Girt
N. J
National Rifle Association of America
New Jersey Rifle Association
Iowa
Texas
Illinois
Montana
Arizona
National Rifle Association
National Rifle Association of Great Britain
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Olympic Athletes Parade Through New York to City Hall
Thousands lined Broadway as victorious American Olympians from Stockholm marched to City Hall for welcome addresses by Mayor Gaynor and state and national dignitaries. The parade included regular troops joining the Olympic contingent in a notable civic tribute.
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Union Press
New York
Broadway
Forty-second Street
Park Place
Stockholm
Gaynor
Notice of suit and claim to real estate in Jefferson County Iowa
District Court of Iowa Jefferson County September Term 1912 Julius Bliefuick files suit against William Bennitt Jr and spouses unknown heirs and claimants seeking a decree of ownership by fee simple for the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter and two quarters of the northeast quarter in section 15 township 72 range 8. Defendants urged to answer by September 16 1912 or default and judgment will follow.
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William Bennitt, Jr
Bennitt
Range 8
District Court
Jefferson County
Iowa
Julius Bliefuick
Section 15
Township 72
Range
George W. Bennitt
Fairfield
Arthur G. Jordan
Island Forts and Navy Yard Parade With Scouts and Baseball Teams
Island and Forts Hamilton and Wadsworth join a crowd including marines bluejackets from the navy yard detachments of boy scouts amateur and professional baseball teams and thousands of boys from the public schools bearing flags in a large public display.
Reunion of Clan Maclean at historic Duart Castle
Glasgow hosts the first national gathering of the Clan Maclean since 1745 at Duart Castle on the Isle of Null. Colonel Sir Fitzroy Donald Maclean is the hereditary head, with 25,000 members worldwide including Sir Allan Maclean and Colonel Allen Maclean noted for their roles in Quebec and the American Revolution.
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Glasgow
Duart Castle
Isle of Null
Clan Maclean
Fitzroy Donald Maclean
Maclean
United States
Canada
Allan Maclean
Quebec
Montgomery
Arnold
Allen Maclean
Delaware
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Mr. Cortelyou
Mr. Roosevelt
Outlook
George W. Perkins
Hood
Mr. Penrose
Progressive Party
Penroses
Oecretary Knox
Maryland
Flowery Kingdom
America
Wash
Knox
Ranford Miller
Far Eastern
State Department
Alfred Reynolds
United States Navy
Vancouver
B. C
Pier
Interior
Richard Ballinger
Takahashi
Secretary of State
Zelaya
U. S
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Diaz
State Fair
Des Moines
Rock Island
Fair Ground
T. F. McNew
District Court of
Higley & Gaumer
East Side Square
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