Hope to Nail Oil Octopus Faces Government Fine
The article reviews Judge Landis plans to determine a heavy fine against Standard Oil by examining the company income and profits. It details dividends and earnings since 1882, rebates via railroad shipments, and the method of computing offenses by carload shipments.
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Standard Oil Company
Kenesaw M. Landis
Chicago
Washington
Landis
Fa&ta
Standard
Whiting
Ind
Grand Junction
Evansville
East St. Louis
Bureau of Corporations
Railroad Executive B F Yoakum Calls for Federal Control
B F Yoakum chairman of the executive board of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad favors direct federal control of railroad regulation inspection and operations. He outlines a plan in World's Work urging centralized oversight and uniform standards for the industry.
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B. F. Yoakum
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Inter
Bryan and Beveridge clash over Philippine policy
The debate centers on early Philippine independence versus continued American rule. Bryan argues for gradual self government and Cuba-like independence, warning against taxing Americans to aid the Philippines. Beveridge defends current policy as beneficial, noting no party supports colonial expansion efforts.
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William J. Bryan
Philippines
United States
Cuba
Reader
Mr. Bryan
Senator Beveridge
Beveridge
Bryan
Congress
England
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Islands
Philippines crisis forces US options after debt default
The text outlines three possible US responses if the Philippines falls into default and Japan demands repayment. The options are to pay the debt, go to war with Japan, or abandon the American protectorate over the Philippines.
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Japan
United States
Philippines
Treatment of criminals under New South Wales act
The article outlines the habitual criminals act approach with a consultative prison committee, a progressive stage system, three grades from lower to higher, and eligibility for privileges. Prisoners earn marks, can advance or fall grades, perform daily productive work, and may remit earnings to relatives with limits. A yearly report to the minister covers conduct health reform prospects.
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New South Wales
John K. Foster
Newcastle
Comptroller-General
Prosecutor Targets Repeat Saloons Under Nicholson Law
Prosecutor Ninde plans direct circuit court actions for second offenses under the Nicholson law to revoke licenses, with a mandate for forfeiture on a third conviction. The crusade aims for steady law observance, seeking reform through persistent enforcement rather than persecution.
Judge Loving Murder Case Sparks National Interest
The Virginia case involving Judge Loving and his daughter drawn to the unwritten law resembles the Evelyn Thaw saga. The judge, an inveterate drinker, shot and killed the betrayer after learning of his daughter’s ruin. Testimony questioned the assault but the verdict hinged on passion and intoxication. Unbalanced by excess, the judge’s act stirred nationwide attention.
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Thaw
New York
Evelyn Thaw
Miss Loving
Judge Loving
Virginia
Prosecution of Saloon Keepers Under Sunday Laws
Prosecution in batches of half a dozen or half a score of saloon keepers who violate the Sunday laws is a slow way to enforce statutes. It may take time to achieve city administration goals, but persistence will bring results as good citizens support law enforcement.
Prosecution Decides Fate of Sunday Saloon Laws
The newspaper argues the Sunday saloon crusade hinges on the prosecuting attorney. If affidavits cite Sabbath desecration only fines may result. Proving Nicholson law violations carries risk of license revocation after three convictions, deterring saloon keepers from risking their business.
Francis Murphy Temperance Evangelist Dies in Los Angeles
Francis Murphy, a leading temperance evangelist, died in Los Angeles after a long career of more than twenty years guiding men away from drink. He preached reform and sobriety to millions, shaping a vast humane movement and inspiring gratitude from countless lives touched by his work.
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Francis Murphy
Los Angeles
Cal
Democrats Seek State Reform in Pennsylvania Politicking
The text argues Pennsylvania Democrats will focus only on state issues and push for a cleansing of Harrisburg. It predicts exposure of state house scandals could prompt Republicans to become independent and shift the adminstration’s complexion, though it warns of deep political machine dominance. A six-million-dollar garden is mentioned in fragment.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Pacific Hope and Japanese Sentiment Amid Rising Tension
The passage discusses beliefs that pacifying moves could sway Japanese perception of U S intentions, noting possible warlike provocation and growing hostility in Japan. It cites San Francisco discrimination as a irritant to the Japanese government while hoping naval displays will ease tensions.
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Pacific
Japan
San Francisco
French wine strike ends as Albert loses influence
The village Hampden M. Mar cellin Albert group of striking French winegrowers repudiates him. They denounce his blame on Clemenceau and resolve to continue the strike. Albert faded from public view as followers acknowledge flattery by the government. The strike is nearly broken and the government remains confident in its handling of the crisis.
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Hampden
M. Marcellin Albert
France
Clemenceau
M. Albert
Judge Landis Orders Rockefellers to Testify on Oil Empire Ties
Judge Landis of the federal court in Chicago commands John D. Rockefeller H H Rogers and other Standard Oil magnates to testify about the exact relations between the Standard Oil company of Indiana and the parent concern in New Jersey. Rockefeller has been out of business years and cannot answer. Rogers failed in Missouri. The Indiana judge may know more.
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Landis
Indiana
Miss Mary Stubbs Considered for Indiana State Statistician Nomination
Miss Mary Stubbs, state statistician by gubernatorial appointment, is under consideration for nomination by the Republican state convention. Daughter of the late Joseph H. Stubbs, she has led the office with ability, and her candidacy would mark a unique event in Indiana politics.
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Mary Stubbs
Miss Stubbs
Joseph H. Stubbs
Indiana
Russia’s Struggle for Freedom Amid Turmoil
The piece argues that Russia faces renewed repression as terrorism and government crackdowns stall reforms after the douma. It portrays liberal progress as stagnant and foresees assassinations, dynamite outrages, mutiny, and bloodshed marking the people’s fight for liberty, with bureaucratic resistance shadowing hopeful reforms.
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Russia
Douma
Texas health commissioner seeks TB entry ban
State officials discuss a proposed rule by the Texas commissioner of public health to bar persons with tuberculosis from entering the state. Doubts arise about enforceability and constitutionality as TB is not classed as a contagious disease for quarantine rules.
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Texas Commissioner of Public Health
Magnate Nabbed After College Boat Race Incident
An understrap Navy officer arrested the powerful Harriman figure after a college boat race disruption. The official who took him into custody served as naval aide to the president, adding political heat to the incident.
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Harriman
Government to Intervene as Telegraph Companies Face Crisis
Federal action shifts from rhetoric to directive as the president orders measures to stabilize telegraph operations amid growing disruption. Officials warn of broader effects on commerce and communication if services falter.
Probe started by Commercial Telegraphers union tensions
The text notes that the principal factor in starting the probe has been the Commercial Telegraphers’ union, with ongoing differences between the union and the companies.
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Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Notable divorces and marriages highlighted in era gossip
The column notes Dan Hanna's divorces allegedly cost half a million dollars with a third marriage uncounted. It praises the late senator's son as an emblem of exalted citizenship and pure American home. It also compares younger Jim Blaine, who has married and divorced, as a swift example in the era.
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Dan Hanna
Jim Blaine
Reward Offered for Information on Aged Man Missing
Liberal reward offered for information leading to the whereabouts of an elderly man described as bald except for a wig who appears affluent and secretive. Last seen in Tarrytown New York Pittsfield Massachusetts Greenup Connecticut Cleveland Ohio and other places. Report information to Ken M Landis United States district court Chicago.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
Pittsfield
Mass
Greenup
Roosevelt orders Oklahoma county enumeration to curb gerrymander
President Roosevelt directs the secretary of commerce and labor to count Oklahoma counties to counter a constitutional convention plan aimed at packing Congress with Democrats. The move seeks to prevent Democrats from winning all seats and give Republicans potential representation.
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Roosevelt
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Oklahoma
Peace at The Hague Amid European Tensions
The article notes Europe’s turmoil with France, Portugal, and Russia in rebellion while Britain, Germany, and Holland face colonial friction. The dove of peace appears restrained at the conference, needing serious effort to regain momentum and credibility.
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Europe
The
Hague
France
Portugal
Russia
Great Britain
Germany
Holland
Judge trims claims in estate conservation fight in Indianapolis
An Indianapolis judge cut down attorney and other claims in a dispute over an imbecile estate aimed at conserving the estate. About $44,000 in claims had accumulated in a few weeks, with caution that longer conservation might exhaust the raw material.
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Indianapolis
State Superintendent probes Terre Haute school enumeration
Indianapolis reports State Superintendent Cotton will pursue an inquiry into the recent school enumeration at Terre Haute. He cautions against haste if a square deal requires careful pace, yet stresses timely diligence to ensure Hotcenter town is properly reviewed.
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Indianapolis
Cotton
Terre Haute
Judge Landis Probes Standard Oil Fines
Remembering Judge Landis seeks to determine if Standard Oil can bear the $30,000,000 liability in Chicago cases. Uncle John shows persistent diligence in dodging process servers.
Supreme Court rules saloons not nuisances if lawful
Indiana high court declares saloons are not nuisances by default when they follow the law. The converse implies many public nuisances exist for which Fort Wayne city government bears responsibility to the people.
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Indiana Supreme Court
Fort Wayne
Officer Harkenrider Earns Reputation for Duty Under Pressure
Police Sergeant Harkenrider is praised for dependable service and truthful conduct when not hindered by policies, with a long record of performing his duties as an officer and a gentleman.
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Harkenrider
Judge Landis Seeks Real Fines in Standard Oil Case
Judge Landis treats fines as genuine punishment rather than mere penalties aiming to soothe the law. His approach to the Standard Oil case reflects a push for meaningful restitution and deterrence.
Mistrial Declared in Standard of Findlay Case
Following Judge Landis order for John Dee H H Brother Bill and Partner Archbold to appear in court the mistrial is declared in the Findlay Standard of case as the trial proceeds without a verdict.
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Landis
John Dee
H. H
Bill
Archbold
Findlay
President blesses Friend Jake Riis on engagement news
The president sends congratulations to Friend Jake Riis on his engagement and says he has fulfilled the divine intention. Riis replies that the match is not yet certain but could be soon.
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Jake” Riis
Mark Twain Wore Red Scholastic Gown at Oxford Degree
Mark Twain donned a brilliant red scholastic gown when receiving his doctorate at Oxford University. The attire drew interest similar to his recent appearance in a yellow bathrobe during a London parade.
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Mark Twain
Oxford University
London
Indiana Republicans field dozen for governor bid
An even dozen Indiana Republicans are actively or tentatively candidates for the next gubernatorial nomination. Eleven disappointments should improve democratic opportunities just a little, if not much.
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Indiana
Unwritten Law Noted As Excuse For Crime In Virginia
A Virginia belief in an unwritten law is cited to excuse actions by a man who has long endured a perpetual red liquor "stew" and may not be responsible for his deeds, even murder.
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Virginia
Change of venue sought in Thaw case to Virginia
The excerpt notes suggest Thaw may seek a venue change to Virginia where the unwritten law has standing with a jury and where a gentleman is known to be a gentleman. The phrasing implies defense requests a transfer to a state with lenient views on honor codes.
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Thaw
Virginia
Cocktail episode at Fairbanks dinner fades from campaign
A reported cocktail episode after Mr. Fairbanks dinner with President Roosevelt in Indianapolis weeks ago failed to become a campaign issue. The incident did not influence the race and faded from public discussion.
Courtroom Buzz Over Gas and Lighting Questions
A Fort Wayne debate hints at courtroom action as gas and lighting issues surface. The scorepoints toward municipal matters drawing lawyers into a growing legal spotlight for the community.
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Fort Wayne
Quiet Portugal Disturbance Regarded Like Russia
The remark notes that Portugal, though sparse in population, might generate as much disturbance per square inch as Russia, implying similar levels of unrest or disruption in a compact area. The comparison emphasizes intensity over scale.
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Portugal
Russia
Saloonkeepers vow joint action on Sunday openings
Saloonkeepers unable to open on Sunday say they will assist in closing those that do open, stating every small effort helps.
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Lung Ailments
A Nashua Iowa man credits Foley's Honey and Tar with curing a severe winter cold and lung issue after trying many remedies and medical advice. The advertisement touts the product as the best cough and lung medicine in the world.
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Foley
J. N. Patterson
Nashua
Iowa
QUIT ASSEMBLY KEEP PASSES
In Fort Worth Texas on July 2 a new Texas anti pass law that took effect July 1 prompts resignations from the state legislature. Railways employes and attorneys for railways can keep passes, so lawmakers serving as local railway attorneys quit to retain their passes. T D D Dobbs of San Antonio, a prominent former legislator and Southern Pacific attorney, says he voted for the bill knowing it would end his seat but he obeyed the will of the people.
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Fort Worth
Texas
T. D. D. Dobbs
San Antonio
Southern Pacific Railway
Doctors Could Not Help Her Kidney Cure Relief
Mrs. Raymond Connor of Shelton Washington credits Foley's Kidney Cure with relief after years of kidney trouble. She says the first dose brought relief and she is now cured. The advertisement claims the medicine cleanses poisons from the blood enabling health. Dreier & Bro.
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Raymond Connor
Shelton, Wash
Foley
Dreier & Bro
Apaches Ready to Rise and Seek Warpath Over Navjo Killing
Troops at Fort Apache and Frt Pache Arizona are in readiness to move to Fort McDowell as fears of an Indian outbreak grow after Austin Navjo, an Apache, was killed by W H Gill sub agent at McDowell in what Gill says was self defense. Gill sought protection from Sheriff Hayden who dispatched five deputies to the reservation.
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el Paco
Tex
Pache
Ariz
Fort McDowell
Austin Navjo
W. H. Gill
McDowell
Gill
Hayden
Phoenix
Heyden
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Fontinel
Ls. K. Hackett
Faitor and Proprietor
Yoakum
Lly
Yeridge
Ninde
League of Citizens
Houston
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