Report on Standard Oil monopoly findings and railroad ties
Washington reports the commerce commission's investigation into Standard Oil and railroad relations. The inquiry highlights monopoly practices, preferential rates, and an espionage network targeting competitors from refinery to consumer markets across the Midwest and South.
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Washington
Thestile Pommerce Commission
SOM Lo Oougtase
Tallman Lasple
Murels
Vagamon
Mississippi River
Kansas Mid Texas
Standard Oil Company
Transporta
Finn Agenetea
Tite
Standard Oil
Wa Instanon
Alayce
Vale of Oil
Ohlo Southwesters Rill
Arhad Relping Company
Tha Standard O1 Company
Irteating
Tha
Galena’ Oil Compat
Standard Company
Barlmates
Kannes
Leo
Callon
Irge
Whithig
Jongwipe
Te Stamard
Commission
Neodoshi
Kang
Standard
Kansasity
Sugar Creek
Kanaus City
Kansse
Secretaries Taft and Swettenham Weigh Postwar Talks
Fragmented OCR text reports an international phase of Kingalen Vuedtenk concluding with Geararnay Sweyvan until drawing Wattler to Adrivatt Davis. Communication to Taft follows a withdrawal apology and foreign office message. A British official sentiment thanks Secretary Taft as Washington receives garbled dispatches from Swettenham and others.
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Loniun
Tan
Agserluled
Tlm Kingalen Vuedtenk
Ben Finaly
Geararnay Sweyvan Nan Tarmypyly Wien
Wattler
Fran Adrivatt
Davis Ann
Ll Bwelleslam
Bla Tel
Folsweld
Tetoeravtte
Ley
Enema
Swettenham
Taft Washington
Gepredary
Tuttas
Wegram Rem
Kagston
Tasnalen
Mont
Obra
Haven Af Gayl
Bure
Service Ranathy
Garitinge
Gomera
Ats Tirgend Raditoat
Marsoon
Brileh Iintatar Ak Ravana
No Medical School Bill for University at Capital
Jallonapolis reports the afternoon vote approving Todlana university to establish a medical college in Indianapolis, with Fort Wayne's interest noted. Senate passed two cent fare bill with railroads allowed extra charges for baggage. amendments and debates follow, along with bills on Marion county courts and other measures. Governor Lanly sent carnations for President McKinley’s birthday.
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Jallonapolis
Todlana Inniversity
Dwlfquapahi
Spesink
Fort Warne
Fort Wayne
Parker
Allacousty
Senate
Bevater Kirkivan
Saneater Kistler
Bland
Repatora Ranke
Tyndall
John W Parke
Plymouth
Tilly
Lanly
A& Carnation
McKinley
Indiana University, Ly’ Conduel
Indianapolis
Tuk Jt
Wetman
Carl’ Wood
Sansator Blu
House
Organization of Courts
Marion
Mt. Moon
St. Joseph County
Federation of Tabara Mil
Insana Reformatory
Bir. Brown
Washington County
Stats Fish
Gata
Marian County
Criminal Code Committee
Olive
Myr. Dally
Mariny
Rawator Kirkman
Farber
Iirkman
Intradiceil Ta & Uko
Judicary
Bemitorlokwire
Tor Pearnon
Pradblt
Taw
Theater Panto Illuminates Austrian Royal Venue
The Austrian Royal theater hosted a late night performance of "Frodeliiane" drawing a mixed audience. A chaotic scene interrupted by a fire alarm briefly disrupted the show before the audience and cast resumed as the stage lights returned to normal.
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Dev Fayad
Viena
Jon
Mainiisa Sontrigd Reruss
Royal Theater
Jéderandt
Avirtmiy
Pat
Batkontar
Townsend murder clue links Bell family to case
A letter found at John Bell’s Brooklyn home ties his arrest to the Townsend murder. The missive, written in part by Hull, hints at the killer’s plan and references Bell’s wife who died a year earlier. Authorities continue probing amid church state separation debates in Paris and New York reporting on Catholic bishops’ contracts.
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New York
Ras Dee
Ghavies W. Yawnsend
New Gighton
Brovilya
John Bell
Ing Deen
Comnerian
Hull
Iis
Hane
Brooklyn
Ter
Bell
Townsend
Pension Bill Reported For Service Veterans
Washington D C February 20 By committee action the house committees on pensions and invalid pensions reported a pension bill for service. The measure provides twelve dollars a month for veterans of the Mexican war or the war of 1812 who are sixty, nineteen dollars for those seventy, and twenty dollars for all over seventy five.
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Washington
San
Chainisans T Vols
House
Beveridge and Gatmack Clash Over Republican Stand Call
Washington, Jan. 29. Be weary of the details. the speech centers on labor issues and the next Republican standard bearer. Affidavits from southern cotton mills claim child laborers as young as twelve. Beveridge declines to reveal further remarks while praising party leaders and President. Meanwhile the House agriculture bill advances, supporting free distribution of seeds and pardon measures in committee.
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Gatmack
Republican Party
Washington
Fis Apeceh
Senator
Republivan
Ant Nish
United States
Chowan
Knoe Jihont
Garmack
Hogan Mr. Beveridge
Boy
Pho Howe
Ghand
Mississippi
Hinso
Renewed Scarlet Fever Outbreak In Chickens
A burst of scarlet fever outbreaks spreads through chick storages and poultry facilities. Health officials report new cases, intensified sanitation efforts, and questions about the source while denying uncontrolled spread.
Five Lines Taken In Railroad Wreck East of Shelburno Falls
Five railroad workers died near Deer Fig when a freight train collided with an express at Smith River on the Rosie and Maine line. The signal whistle failed and the express halted abruptly. A railroad worker placing signals near the rear was struck and the crash smashed the rolling stock. several passengers were injured but none seriously. The wreck caused major traffic delays to the South River route.
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Shelburno Falls
Tare
Rosie and
Maine Rail Road
Smith River Tonlay
Soult River
Deerfig
Rome
Women Warn Train Crew At Narrow Wreck Near Marshalltown
A damaged railroad wreck near Marshalltown prompted heroic women to alert the engineer with a red shawl, averting disaster as a curbside train narrowly avoided collision. Mrs. Witten Marlow and two younger children were reported injured as bystanders aided responders. The incident occurred January 2, with Marlow, aged 14, singled out in rescue efforts and noted for saving others from harm.
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Marshalltown
Town
Fema Randal
Mea Dela
Rathroad
Mimele
Witten Marlow
Ikeath Geetay
Afre
Marlow
Waa
Anil der
Died in Dire Want Amid Unclear River Region
Fragmentary OCR text mentions unrelated terms like died, region, and personal names but is largely unreadable. no clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations emerge. The readable bits suggest a funeral or death note but lack specifics to confirm context.
Mines Disaster at Flinton Explodes In German Mine Tragedy
An explosion at the Stewart mine near Flinton Germany traps and kills up to eighty workers. Rescue efforts proceed as authorities estimate 143 men entered the shaft with 77 recovered dead. Fire and dust complications hinder the search, with a final death toll expected to rise beyond 148.
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Flinton
Wo Fig
Tan
Roar
T He Stewart
Sestovlay
Nis Vetson
Ir Prusetan Colfleny
Sie Reion Mine
St. Johannon-Saer
Corpa
Colnteres
France
New Juror Secured During Day in Thaw Trial
New York dispatch reports two jurors excused leaving four vacancies as Thaw trial proceedings continued. One new juror, 38 year old S. Deente of Louisiana, was seated as a juror while several peremptory challenges set a new high record for the defense. The proceeding showed no clear signs of friction among jurors as Mrs Thaw and Mrs Carnegie engaged in discussion outside the courtroom.
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New York
Udine
Testi
Artur
Campbell
Harald R
Pri
Dentee
Seara
Louisiana
Toby
Stanford
Aleamen
Thay
Abs
Harry Thaw
May StcKenzie
Wiliam Yhew
Yarmouth
Carnegie
Tim
Thaw Trial Jury Panel Exhausted After Day Four
In Peage New York on January 23 the Thaw trial press crowd noted the jury panel of 200 may run short as the fifth day opens. One hundred new jurors were present and three vacancies remained as about thirty two potential jurors were still needed. All family members were present during the proceedings.
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New York
Flood Wipes Indiana Town From Map
A flood devastates Watlan and nearby Trydarville, erasing the town from records. Rescue teams and local groups provide shelter and aid as waters surge, while authorities assess damage and coordinate recovery efforts for the affected communities.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Kent
Standunist
Pranension Nf
Admiral Davis
United States Navy
Taft
al “Waellington
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Farker
Allen
Mouse Gauges Theater
PANTO
Yaris
Jim
Seenia
Ubiniamin
Heroves
Sean
Ishops
Richard
Paris
Dad
Nob Corre
Chamber of Debties
Deesar- Allens
Congress
Beveridge
Thas
Ander
East
OIATH
Cyieom
West Virginia
Stewart
Fayetteville
Germany
Bulletin
Daril & Walker
John Brishen
Thaw
Peage
Epiril
Indiana
Taylorville
Terre Haute
Terry Thawle
Watlan
Trydarville
Hnelly
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