Standard Oil ousted from Missouri by high court action
Missouri Supreme Court bans Standard Oil Co of Indiana and Republic Oil Co from doing business in the state and dissolves Waters-Pierce Oil Co. The companies face $50,000 fines. Waters-Pierce to be dissolved Jan 15 unless it proves independence. Also notes typhoid immunization efforts for the U S Army.
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Missouri
Standard Oil CO
Indiana
Republic Oil CO
Waters-Pierce
TRUST
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Jefferson City
Supreme Court of Missouri
Republic Oi] Co
Supreme Court
O’reilly
Father arraigned in assault on 14 year old daughter
Langdon North Dakota December 23 C H B was arrested days ago on a charge of criminally assaulting his daughter aged 14. He appeared for a preliminary hearing last evening and was bound over to the district court with bail set at 1000 dollars.
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C. HM
Bridges
Cavalier Cty
Langdon
N. D
Ball
Dakota National Forest Reserve Located in Billings County
Dickinson North Dakota December reports confirm the president proclaimed a new Dakota National Forest Reserve in Billings County. The 14 080 acre area lies about 22 miles south of Medora and 25 miles north of Griffin with streams Little Missouri Deep Creek and Land Creek running through. Sections and townships define the exact boundaries.
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Dickinson
N. D
Dickinson Branch
U. S. Land Office
New Dakota National Forest Reserve
Billings County
Medora
Pacific
Griffin
Milwaukee
Yale
New England
Bullion Butte
Ranger
Albany Puts Forward Tramp Farm Proposal
Governor Hughes is urged by New York Charities Commissioner Hebbard to include in the annual message a plan to establish farm colonies for tramps. The aim is to detain reform and instruct vagrants drunkards and rail riders through a rewards based system, moving them off the streets to work and reform.
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Albany
N. Y
Hughes
R. W. Hebbard
New York Charities Department
Hains Credibility Shifts as District Attorney Seeks Corroboration
In Flushing New York on December 23 District Attorney Darrin outlined the prosecution against Thornton J Hains focusing on his role with his brother Captain Peter Hains Jr in the killing of William E Annis. The DA expects another week to present corroborating testimony while eight to ten witnesses remain subpoenaed and Hains shows signs of worry.
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Flushing, N. Yi Des
Thornton J. Hains
Darrin
Peter Hains, Jr
Wm. E. Annis
Thornton Hanns
Frederick A Burnham Dies by Gas Poisoning
Police report Frederick A Burnham died by his own action via gas poisoning today after being indicted for larceny and forgery. His brother is also involved in the case.
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Frederick A. Burnham
Frederick Burnham Found Dead at Home in New York
Frederick A. Burnham former president of the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Co was found dead in his home at 68 East Seventy Eighth Street this morning. Police say death was self inflicted by gas poisoning with suicide as the cause.
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New York
Frederick A. Burnham
The
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Co
East Seventy-Eighth Street
Cando Man Pleads Guilty in County Court
In Bemidji Minnesota district court George Burgess pleaded guilty to attempted assault on Catherine McKinnon and will be sentenced later. Charles Edwards pleaded guilty to embezzlement totaling $3 000.
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George Burgess
Catherine McKinnon
Elenora Hawkes
Bemidji, Minn
Charlesdwards
Castro Ignorant of His Downfall in Berlin Sickbed
Berlin dispatch reports Cipriano Castro former Venezuelan dictator lies in a Berlin hospital unaware of Caracas events that ousted him. A member of the president’s entourage says Castro has received no news and cannot be seen by most associates as doctors limit contact.
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Berlin
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Caracas
Castro
Mutual Reserve Inco Receivers Named Infractions Case
The Mutual Reserve In Co was placed in receivership in February last. President Burnham his brother George Burnham Jr treasurer and Geo Elfridge actuary were indicted for larceny related to payments for personal claims. Burnham Jr convicted and sentenced to two years appealed. supreme court reversed and release granted. Frederick Burnham case pending and may not be pursued unless George wins.
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New York
Mutual Reserve In Co
Burnham
Geo. Burnham, Jr
Geo. Elfridge
Supreme Court
Frederick A. Burnham
George
Drunks Barred From Cars On Chicago Milwaukee Line
The Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railway Co. will refuse to carry intoxicated passengers to curb temperance. Company cites lack of smoking compartments on some cars and a desire not to place drunks with women and children. The move aims to influence riders along the line toward sobriety.
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Chicago
Chicagoilwaukee Electric Railway Co
Chidren
Dutch Seek Peace With Venezuela in Caribbean Talks
The Hague reports the marine and colonial departments ordered Dutch warships in Venezuelan waters to cease hostilities. Foreign Minister Van Swinderen will address the second chamber, signaling a suspension of Dutch actions against Venezuela and an early settlement of Caribbean disputes.
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the Hague
Ireland Finds Pope Pius Well After Illness
Rome reports Pope Pius X has fully recovered and received Archbishop Ireland of St. Paul in private audience. They spoke cordially about Ireland's 1905 visit, the diocese building program, a new cathedral in St. Paul, and plans for a pro cathedral. The pope expressed pleasure at the news and a wish to see the archbishop again before departure.
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Rome
Ireland
St. Paul
Former Ring Champion Appears Today in News
John L. Sullivan, recently linked to marital divorce, resurfaces as a public figure. Reports suggest Tommy Burns seeks 26 000 to 30 000 for the anticipated first American bout.
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John L. Sullivan
Tommy Burns
America
Mouse River case dismissed for non navigability
The State versus Olof A. Olson was dismissed by Judge Goss because the Mouse river is not navigable under the law. The judge warned against needless obstruction and noted navigability depends on use in commerce rather than mere passage by boats.
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Minot
N. D
Olof A. Olson
Mouse River
Goss
Poisonous alcohol kills comrades at Mindanao camp
Seventeen soldiers of the Eighteenth infantry at Camp Keithley Mindaca remain ill after drinking poisonous alcohol from the post exchange that killed ten. A secret attempt to dilute the liquor was made as hunting leaves were granted amid restored peace.
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Manila
Eighteenth Infantry
Camp Keithley
Mindaca
Post Exchange
U S Gunboats Move Toward Venezuela Curacao
A Port au Prince dispatch reports the U S gunboat Dolphin left for Curacao with orders to monitor the Venezuelan situation. The cruiser Des Moines is also bound for Curacao. The battleship Maine and the North Carolina are kept under secrecy with unclear destinations.
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the Dolphin
Port AU Prince
Des Moines
New York
Herald
Port Au’Prince
Haiti
Dolphin
Curacao
Maine
Venezuela
Graft Scandal Brings Pittsburgh Officials to Trial
A group of councilmen and ex bankers faced a preliminary hearing amid a city graft probe. A flashlight photo allegedly shows a councilman taking bribe money with a decoy promoter and an agent from Huffing Detective agency present. The case involves former German National Bank executives and a $17,500 disappearance as evidence is pursued.
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Smoky City
Pittsburg
J. Brady
Voters’ League
Agnecy
Scranton
W. W. Ramsey
A. A. Vilsack
German National Bank
National Bank
Nesbit
John Klein
Taft's Cousin Missing After Duck Hunt Near Berkeley
Dr. Fred D. Taft, third cousin of President-elect Taft, and Walter J. Watson disappeared after going to Bouldin Island to hunt ducks Wednesday night. Police and family fear for their safety as searches on the island and nearby marshes yield no trace.
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Berkeley
Cal
Fred D. Taft
Taft
Walter J. Watson
Bouldin Island
Overthrow of Castro Confirmed in Venezuela Crisis
Berlin reports from Caracag confirm the overthrow of President Cipriano Castro. The country rose against Cagivo with Gomez welcomed by natives and many foreign residents. Gomez acts to restore relations with powers and reopen navigation on the Orinoco. Castro’s return to Venezuela seems unlikely.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Caracag
Cipriano Castro
Cagivo
Gomez
Orinoco River
Castro
Venezuela
A. F. of L. Officials Guilty of Contempt
A report states A. F. of L. officials were found guilty of contempt. The article notes Major Mearns with twenty five years in the army as a doctor and a recognized naturalist and history specimen collector. It mentions this is the first and only picture published of Major Mearns.
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Major Mearns
Supreme Court punishes AFL officials in famous boycott case
In Washington on December 23, Supreme Court Justice Wright jailed AFL leaders Samuel Gompers for 12 months, John Mitchell for 9 months, and Mor rison for 6 months over a Bucks Stove boycott dispute. Bail set at 5000, 4000, and 3000 dollars respectively. appeals forthcoming.
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Washington
Bucks Stove & Range Co
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Wright
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Federation of Labor
Federation
Judge Gould
Banker Frank W. Cutting Dies by Suicide in Worcester
Worcester December 23 Frank W Cutting long time Worcester Mechanics Savings Bank official and former treasurer was found dead by suicide at his home. Bank officials say accounts likely correct but full conclusion awaits investigation. News of the death causes a tremendous banking world sensation in Worcester.
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Frank W. Cutting
Worcester
Mass
Worcester Mechanics Savings Bank
Cutting
United States to Resume Ties With Venezuela
Washington reports a formal note from Venezuela via Brazil signaling a desire to settle all issues with the United States. Vice President Gomez seeks normal relations and an American warship at La Guayra. W. L Buchanan is appointed special commissioner and sails aboard the North Carolina toward Venezuela.
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Washington
Venezuela
State Department
Caracas
Gomez
United States
la Guayara
W. L Buchanan
North Carolina
Unions to Appeal Gompers Sentences to Roosevelt
Indianapolis December 23 Union officers from national and international bodies plan a protest and draft a strong appeal to President Roosevelt after the district court decision in Washington sentencing Samuel Gompers and two others to prison.
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Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Ind
United States District Court
Washington
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Indianapol
St Dominick Church Vandalism Shocks San Francisco
In San Francisco on December 22 unknown intruders entered St Dominick Church and slashed vestments valued at 1000 dollars. Sacristy furnishings were destroyed sacristy hands torn from the clock and the sacristy record book was torn and defaced.
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San Francisco
Cal
Hains Whittles Out a Yacht in Court Death Scene Re-enactment
In court Hains Whittles out a yacht to re create a death scene. Deputy Sheriff Phillips warned him against keeping a knife and the prisoner handed it back to his brother.
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Hains
Phillips
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Mutual Reserve
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Cando Man
George Burcess
Holland
Hague
Pope Pius
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Lis
Olson
U. S
A. F
Teddy
Major
A. McAringa
Africa
Gompers, Mitchell and
Bucks
Supreme Court OF District OF Columbia
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John Mitchell
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Major Hains
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