Standard Oil Letters Theft Allegations Stir News Bar
John Archbold of Standard Oil recounts a theft of letters claimed three years ago with a go-between and two buyers for Hearst papers. Senator McLaurin arrives in New York with a statement defending his business correspondence with Standard Oil and condemning Hearst.
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New York City
Standard Oil
William Randolph Hearst
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
United States
John Lowndes McLaurin
South Carolina
Himslf
Archbold
Hearst
McLaurin
New York
Refuses Cromwell Sword at Auction by Rockefeller
New York City government plans to auction Oliver Cromwell era sword unless John D Rockefeller forwards appraisal stores. The English donor claimed the relic belonged to Cromwell and valued it highly. Rockefeller declined to accept or pay duties. a representative reportedly judged the sword unsuitable for purchase.
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Rockefeller
New York City
John D Rockefeller
Oliver Cromwell
Temperance Parade Draws Thousands Through Chicago Streets
Temperance hosts marched in Chicago in an annual display of the power of liquor foes. Churches from many denominations joined, Salvation Army and Volunteers of America contributed much of their local strength, Good Templars led thousands, and numerous temperance groups had floats with many bands in line.
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Chicago
Salvation Army
The
Volunteers of America
Good Templars
Global quicknews wrap with crimes and incidents
A large group of thirty train robbers stopped the St Petersburg express near Vilna Russia and robbed the car of almost $100,000 before fleeing. John I Spencer of Leister England a Sunday school teacher confesses to Brooksby Hall burglary. Gem loot valued at $200 000. Charles Boyle son of a San Francisco millionaire ex Stanford student linked to crimes in the west last spring. A severe trolley crash near Linicum Penn injures seventy two and fatally harms several. Mrs Christian Oliver of New Orleans and Sylvester Oliver in France to reunite after decades apart. Daniel J Sully resigns Cerro Colorado Mining presidency to work in cotton brokerage. Niagara Falls power to expand into Canada with 10 000 tons steel bids for towers supporting transmission cables. Gustave Eberhardt sentenced to thirty years for murder of aunt and niece in Hackensack N J. Emperor Francis Joseph donates to St Stephen Roman Catholic church in South River N J Rector Rev Victor Von Kubinyi author of King of Rome. Otto Brodie Chicago auto crash in Sterling Illinois. Manuel Messaguer arrested in San Juan P R with lottery tickets and records. U S coal mine deaths rise to 3125 last year with 5316 injuries. Joseph Stewart Missouri appointed as second assistant postmaster general. Navy negotiates with Charles A Logue for a wireless controlled torpedo. Milwaukee cruiser arrives in San Francisco after Pacific cruise. Governor Magoon sets November 14 elections for Cuba. Two mine planters to Pacific coast defenses. Forest service to create six regional districts.
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St. Petersburg
Vilna
Russia
John I. Spencer
Leister
England
Brooksby Hall
Charles Boyle
San Francisco
Stanford University
Christian Oliver
New Orleans
Sylvester Oliver
France
Oliver
Daniel J. Sully
Wall Street
Cerro-Colorado
Niagara Falls
Canada
Niagara
Gustave Eberhardt
Hackensack
N. J
Ottilie Eberhardt
Austria
Miss Ottilie
Francis Joseph
Hungary
St. Stephen’s
South River
Victor von Kubinyi
Rome
Otto Brodie
Chicago
Sterling
Manuel Messaguer
Santo Domingo
San Juan
P. R
United States
Peter Matheson
Notable International Tuberculosis Congress Opens in Washington
Washington hosted a grand opening as medical scientists from around the world and American leaders gathered at the National Museum to tackle tuberculosis. Secretary Cortelyou welcomed delegates and Dr Robert Koch received an enthusiastic ovation after greeting responses from representatives of thirty foreign nations. The congress adjourned with plans to reconvene October 3.
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Washington
D. C
America
New
National Museum
Edinburgh
L. L. Landousey
N. Tendeloo
London
Simon von Unterburger
His Majesty’s Court
St. Petersburg
Camilo Callaja
Madrid
Wu Ting Fang
United States
Cortelyou
Koch
Congress
Doctor Warns of Bubonic Plague Reach
Dr N K Foster of California warned delegates at the 23rd annual meeting of the North America health board that the Gulf and Atlantic coasts face bubonic plague infection possibly already. He urged cities and towns to destroy plague rodents and guard against invasion from ports with water communication.
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America
Washington, D. C
Dr. Foster
United States
California
Gulf
Atlantic
Nation's Idle in Convention in New York City
Report on the first national convention of the unemployed meeting in New York City. Delegates travel by freight car and dusty roads to join the gathering led by J Eads How of St Louis known as the millionaire hobo. Prominent figures such as Roosevelt Bryan Taft and Redmond were invited but did not attend.
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New York
New York City
Swift Express
National Committee of the Unemployed
J. Eads How
St. Louis
Roosevelt
William J. Bryan
Taft
Jno
Argonaut Sinks After Collision Near Dover England
The steam yacht Argonaut on the London to Lisbon run sank after a collision with the Kingswell off Dover. Two hundred fifty passengers were rescued by small boats and brought to shore. the Kingswell sustained heavy damage.
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Dover
England
London
Lisbon
Kingswell
Yankee cruiser deserted after reef grounding
The large cruiser Yankee foundered on the Hen and Chickens reef during a northeast gale and has been deserted by its crew who had struggled to refloat her.
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Newport
Yankee
Cuban Liberal Riots Break Up Conservative Meeting
In Sancti Spiritus a conservative gathering sparked clashes injuring many as liberals disrupted a Havana rally of the Miguelistas and Zagistas led by General Esterez. General Menocal arrived with supporters. a police pistol search refused led to street fighting and a mortal wounding. Rural guards restored order after days of tension.
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Cuba
Sancti Spiritus
New Party
Esterez
Jose Miguel Gomez
Miguelistas
Zagistas
Liberal Party
Mario Menocal
Menocal
Santos Spiritus
Magoon
Warships visit to Manila postponed over cholera risk
The Atlantic fleet's Manila port visit is delayed due to cholera. Secretary Metcalf's shore leave ban remains contested as locals say cleansing Manila by October 1 is unlikely. Citizens lament the loss of reception plans and entertainment set for officers and crew. many call for a postponement or a return after Japan.
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Manila
Metcalf
Japan
Woman Invents Airship With Rudderless Design
In St. Petersburg a Russian inventor Mme Poppova unveils The Annulated Dragon a rudderless airship. The vessel uses a hoop system to adapt to varying winds and provide steering while avoiding conventional rudders and their risks.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Mme. Poppova
Poppoya
Police officer injured by dynamite cap blast
Four police officers and a Camden detective were seriously hurt when a dynamite detonating cap left by burglars exploded as they examined burglary tools at a diamond store in Philadelphia. One officer lost an eye. others suffered facial injuries and dental damage.
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Philadelphia
Joseph H. Deschamps
Beaumont
Williams
Brown
Long
Reilly
City Force
Moffatt
Camden
Sharp
Campbell
Costs of public schools in large U.S. cities 1906 report
The Census Bureau releases a 1906 statistics report on cities over 30 000 population covering definitions and methods of urban accounting. It compares land areas and populations, highlights costs of maintaining free public schools including interest on school property, and lists per capita costs across multiple cities with range from under a dollar to over seven dollars.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of the Census
United States
Great Britain
New York
New Orleans
Chicago
Philadelphia
Duluth
West Hoboken
N. J
Minn
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
Hoboken
Allegheny
Paterson
St. Joseph
Dayton
Ohio
Atlanta
Jersey City
M. J
Memphis
Tenn
Charleston
S. C
Yonkers
N. Y
Utah
Boston
Mass
Joliet, Ill
Springfield
Youngstown
Hartford, Conn
Oakland
Cal
Duluth, Minn
Newton
Norfolk
Butte
Mont
Spinfield
Denver
Spokane
Wash
Pueblo, Coi
Indiana Local Option Becomes Law After Tight Vote
The Indiana house passed the local option bill 55 to 45 despite liquor interests opposition. Governor Hanley signed immediately. Dems split with four Republicans, six Democrats crossing party lines to approve the measure, making it law after Senate approval.
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Indianapolis
Ind
House of Representatives
Hanley
Indiana
Senate
Deserter Heir to Fortune Faces Prison and Dishonorable Discharge
Gerald Fairchild, 23, heir to a $300,000 Duluth estate, is sentenced to two years in federal prison at Fort Leavenworth plus a dishonorable discharge for desertion. He is one of two heirs amid a Minnesota fortune with a Chicago tragedy unfolding nearby. Seven men drown when a launch strikes a bridge support in the Calumet River. The owner survives.
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Fort Leavenworth
Kans
Gerald. Fairhild
Duluth
Minn
Chicago
Calumet River
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