End of Night Riding Ends Burley Tobacco War in Kentucky
A landmark deal closes the long battle between the Burley Tobacco Society and American Tobacco, transferring about 80 million pounds of tobacco into a pool and placing roughly 1400 thousand dollars in circulation in central Kentucky. The pact, averaging 30 cents per pound for the 1907 crop, ends night riding speculation as the pool’s crop is distributed and funds are advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tobacco
Burley Tataewo Society
Tate
Burley Tobacco Society
American Yotacca Company
Kentucky
Lenatha
Central
Alleged Lady Swindler Beats Businessmen in Two Cities
A woman described as intelligent and attractive duped several businessmen in North Manchester and Columbia, claiming to arrange with a Laketen minister to supply hymn books. Subscriptions totaled 14 or more from local firms, with amounts from 2 to 818 dollars, and advertising was sold to cover book costs. The scheme involved the JLCG Blick Publishing company and ads for 100 hymn books. The case prompts questions whether it is a swindle or misstep by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kist
Columbia Cim
North Winchester
Raine
Columbus
North Manchester
Dhe Eine
Susan
Ae Qaumo
Jlcg. Blick. Publishing Company
Cincinnati
EL. A. Luckenblil
Talahee
A. T. Woodsworth
J. Peabody Yamber Company
Clurstom Brothers & Co
D. c Noble
OH. Keltney
Benjamin Raupter
Gro
W. H Carter
L. De.Chipham & Co
Warren & Helfrich
Maynard Dry
Goads Company
Miller & Dohner
Columbia City National Bank
Post Printing Company
Manchester
Jury acquits aged man of larceny charge
Columbia City jury finds 73 year old Willam Rose not guilty of stealing 3 pounds of copper wire from Salem Williams last April. Rose had just finished serving time in Huntington County jail for wire theft. Attorneys Bowers and Feightner defended him. Prosecuting Attorney W. E. Carver and deputy W. E. Kissinger prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wish News
Airena
Columbia City
Willam Rose
Bear Luther
Sinlen
Pounis
Lover
Salem Williams
Rose
Huntington County
Bowers & Feightner
Huntington
W' 13 Carver
W. EL Kissinger
Deaths Toenges and relatives noted in city obituaries
Obituary notices report Elizabeth Toenges aged forty two dying Thursday at the court home Erie and list surviving husband and children. Also recorded are Frank and William Freuchienicht, Fred Volmerding, Mrs. Joseeon Remmert and Mrs. Gustave Tons, Mrs. Weed Dammeyer among relatives. Funeral arrangements set for Saturday at a Lutheran church with interment in Concordia cemetery. Additional notices include Eugene Schweiker a New Haven resident and Catholic Knights of America member who died after illness. He leaves three sisters and wife Rose Neuter. funeral Friday from St Tah Earl church. Also Stumpf May Stumpf age seventeen dies at state school. interment at plane. Margaret Dogitz funeral set with Wellman undertaking.
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Fort Wayne Electric Works
Oslock
New Haven
Tie
Catholic Knights of America
Iether
Genevieve
Grane
Louise Sehnelker
Rose Neuter
Thieelty
Morse
Earl
Stumpf
John Stumpf
Sehoa
Margaret
Dogitz
Wellman
Mistress of Millions Proud of Early Struggles
Newhouse recalls humble beginnings as a 16 year old girl in Colorado mining camps. Once wife and bookkeeper, she helped her husband mine for gold earning ten dollars a week while performing chores at the camp. Now a London socialite and famed hostess, she looks back with pride on those days.
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New York
Samual Newhouse
Samuel Newhouse
Howse Keener
Rocky Mountains
Newhouse
Eligible Civil Service Clerk and Courier List Released
An announced eligible list for clerks and couriers follows recent examinations at the focal post office. The list names numerous applicants across Fort Wayne and related locations, with multiple persons listed for clerk and courier roles.
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Focal Post Office
Clerk
Currier
Yougs Neu
Far
Marriage License Granted In Auburn County
Eight year old Bishops May Hew Nuptials in DeKalb County as Br Kist News reports the couple, Bishops May Hew and Stenlie May Tew, securing a license and marrying at the Pastoral residence of Ree S&B Slater. The groom was previously married and the bride widowed, with family attending and preparations under way in Butler township. The couple, both well known locally, begin their life together amid familiar faces and warm greetings.
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Kist
Aluburn
Ind
Stenlie May Tew
DeKalb County
S&b. Slater
Lutheran Church
Ars. Porter
Mannister
Butler
Rockefeller and the early oil trust deceptions
In a 19th century testimony, John D. Rockefeller discusses forming an oil producers and refiners alliance in the United States. He describes fixed crude prices, overproduction pressures, and a push to stabilize markets through strategic acquisitions. The record traces mergers with Pratt, Ward, Long Island Refining, and Pittsburgh refiners to expand control and supply across major ports.
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Venango County
Pennsylvania
Rockefeller
Pittees
Oil West
Hovkefel
Weis
Rooth
Hockerelley Aaid
Producers' Union
Refiners’ Association
Rockefellar
Hardcereler
Long Island Refining Company
Long
Far East
Mryle
Rogers
Charles BL Pratt
Charles BL Pratt and Company, of Brooklyn, All Réfiners, of Which Hh, EH. Rogers
Warden Fret and Company
Philadelphia
Rich Re Uning Compatie
Ac Reliving Company
Model Oil Conpany
Pittsburg
Standard Oil Company
Fittsburg
Itr Rockefeller
Poison dangers and stock market intrigue spill from a letter
A long fragmented letter discusses poison dangers from beverages and caffeine, claiming a woman’s use affected appetite and health. It then pivots to a complex account of railroad oil transport, Pennsylvania Railroad control, and the Standard Oil network, detailing pipe lines, associated companies, and stock movements with names like Rockefeller and Pennsylvannia interests, amid allegations of manipulation and corporate ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel
Whittern
Hart
Cattee
Daaser
MehUe Leung
Divorce suit cites ante-nuptial contract in Warsaw case
Is-Nahiey A. Ringer files for divorce from John W. Ringer in the Kosciusko circuit court alleging cruelty and referencing a signed ante-nuptial contract. The couple wed in 1892 at Pierceton. prior settlement barred wife from interest in property, husband refused to sign a sale of the home. The complaint notes existing children from a former marriage as not part of the new case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wht News Hurean
Warsaw
Ind
Ringer
Wife Forces Husband from Riverside Property
In Blueeton, a court case described by Kist News Mureeu details Mrs Whalny driving her husband from their home on Riverside property. The suit led to the deed transfer to the wife, while three sons were mentioned. Attorneys Eichhorn and Vaughn represented the husband in the civil action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kist News Mureeu
Bluewton, Ld
Eichhorn & Vaughn
Wanted Salesladies for Saturday at Welker's
Help wanted advertisement seeking salesladies for Saturday shift at Welker's located on 928 Calhoun Street. Early posting notes flexible hours and immediate employment.
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Welker’s
Calhoun Street
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Tobatlg Company
Burley
Eyar Mads
William Rose
Whitley County
Hirk @ Co
Water Street
Chicago
Free &Tinsthsinn Siftiiteyes Inne
Mrs
Cartier
Ernest A. Warser
Port Wayne
Ishale B. Bigigers
Fort Warne
Leon
Rich A. McEldownes
Evan Nathaniel
G. Horn
Fast Wayne
G . Bills
Fort Wayne
Auburn
OIL Trust Worldwide
Porter
Murdwil Company
Bennett
Warner Aint Company
Joes
Tuunville
Toho B. Archiald
Porter, Morel and Company
Rockafellar
Wes
Acme Oil Company
Empire ‘Transnertation Company
Pornssiania
Pennsylvania ‘Railroad
Auteama
Standard Company
Nab Ave
Ales Tackett
Dirpekeyrtyl Lore Ace
Avner Ttt
Mainassertion Wormmleteal
Dsvlva
Stendard
Tim Hawkes
Wwe
Une
UMP Sen
Pentesydeenis
Haniel
Mr. Rockett
Hockefellee
Fuarakteed
Prinhsydvania Rilroad
A Y Camden Company
Parkersburs
Pool Reining Company
Camden Consolidishid
Pan
Rockereliey
Ping Lim
United Pipe Ling
Rockeralep
Ceonk Dine
Establahcal
Ager
Mrink Ds
Kellogg
Cuipaet
Unite Che Trees
XAT
Hegin
Meyer Leip
Eyvelione Health
Tesining
Rowkefeller
Pipl Transportation Company
Mary
Ong
Lalas
Vere
Manteo
Eric
Witmenaixa
YoLixon
Diichore Nese
Golden Lake
Situben County
Wartee
Aireli
Irene
Thes
Aineeiess Chinmivstanee Pomety
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