Standard Oil Faces Final Order in Interstate Case
Chicago July 8 The attorneys for Standard Oil declined to submit more evidence in Judge Landis’s Saturday investigation. Landis announced the final order will be entered Saturday August 3. The firm read a long statement defending innocence and decrying outside inquiry while pledging readiness to provide information if needed. Executives Rosenthal Pratt Barstow and Felton attended with Rockefeller aides nearby.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Landis
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Standard Oil
Rosenthal
New Jersey
Indiana
J. D. Archbold
Standard Company
H. E. Felton
Union Tank Line
C. M. Pratt
E. Q. Barstow
Rockefeller
Miller
John D. Rockefeller
William
Moritz Rosenthal
Sims
Standard Oil Company of
Ihle
Insanity Likely Plea in Windsor Trust Teller Case
Chester B. Runyan, teller at Windsor Trust, arraigned on grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing 96 000. His counsel indicated an insanity defense and requested adjournment until Monday. The attorney noted a death in the family and possible mental impairment in the household, and sought appointment of a commission.
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New York
Chester B. Runyan
Windsor Trust Company
Runyan
Noted Hymn Writer James McGranahan Dies in Ohio
Warren Ohio reports the death of Prof James McGranahan a noted hymn writer long associated with Moody and Sankey at his home in Kins on Ohio He died last night of diabetes aged 67 The evangelist era figure authored many sacred tunes and hymns including My Some Day His passing ends a prominent era in gospel music credits and memory in religious circles
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James McGranahan
Moody and Sankey
Warren
Ohio
Kinson
McGranahan
Gosali
Lady Rosslyn Sues Earl for Avorce in Edinburgh
The wife of the Earl of Rosslyn, Anna Robinson of Minneapolis, sues for divorce. The Earl, James Francis Farry St. Clair Erskine, born 1869, lives in Paris and has a varied past as actor and war correspondent, with a son by his first wife.
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Edinburg
Scotland
Earl of Rosslyn
Anna Robinson
Minneapolis
Paris
Lord Rosslyn
James Francis Farry St. Clair Erskine
Royal Horse Guards
Europe
United States
Pinero
Thorncroft
Ladysmith
Earl
Violet Vyner
London
Robinson
George Robinson
New York
Kentucky
Lord Loughborough
Oldfield Cleared in Alleged Public Swindle Case
Portland July 9 Oldfield exonerated in a case where an automobile driver faced charges of swindling the public through an alleged car race scheme. Court records show the complaint against the driver dismissed.
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Portland
Ore
The
Arney
Oldfield
Thé
Was Fleeing Pastor in Fort Wayne Sunday
A Pennsylvania pastor Rev William N Deller who resigned and fled in disgrace from Altoona faces scandal reports after a Martinsburg Martinsburg guest room incident. Fort Wayne visitors recall a mysterious man claiming remorse while avoiding disclosure of identity. Local religious workers call it one of the strangest cases seen. The Altoona affair involved a 19 year old woman and hotel events. Deller reportedly confessed to a fellow minister and faced suspension of self destruction fears as details spread. The Altoona trustees pressed for resignation after learning of the Martinsburg hotel meeting.
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William N. Deller
Altoona
Fort Wayne
Young Mens’ Christian Association
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
William N
Deller
Mr. Deller
Martinsburg
Christian Endeavor Societies
Blair County
Hagey House
Margaret Guilford
Walther League Election Dominates Busy Convention
The Walther League of the United States conducts a heated session focused on officer elections with balloting underway after Tuesday nominations. Fort Wayne’s F A Klein seeks re election as Cleveland vies for next meeting site while attendance rises with 150 guests and 64 delegates registered.
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Walther League of the United States
F. A. Klein
Fort Wayne
Cleveland
Ohio
League
H. Grieber
Saginaw, Mich
Landeck
Oshkosh
Wis
Yaus
Decatur
Inter-League
Whiel
Buffalo
Jast Eepenten
Depositions in Haywood Trial Read in Boise Session
Readings of depositions on the Brad ley explosion in San Francisco occupied the Haywood trial morning in Boise Idaho July 9. Witnesses described gas leaks and noises, with Mrs Crow denying theater plans with Orchard and firemen noting gas smell at the Bradley apartments. The defense said afternoon testimony would include a witness with important information.
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Boise
Idaho
Bradley
San Francisco
Harry Orchard
Haywood
Darrow
Fred W. Bradley
William D. Haywood
J. B. Reilly
Bradley Apartments
Washington Street
Reilly
Orchard
Charles Pickard
Crow
Bradleys
Lucy A. Cummings
Eckelman
John“W. Parry
Bradley Seaetment
Mayor Schmitz Sentenced Five Years in San Francisco Penitentiary
In San Francisco on July 8 Mayor Eugene E. Schmitz, convicted of extortion, was sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary. The courtroom erupted in applause as Judge Dunne pronounced judgment. Schmitz, once a violinist and labor figure, rose as he was told to stand, while the crowd cheered and cameras smoked the room. The judge affirmed that the verdict sends a message that law and order apply to all, then admonished the defense and faced Schmitz with a firm rebuke for interruptions.
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San Francisco
Gene E. Schmitz
Schmitz
Abe Ruef
Musicians’ Union
Attorney Fairall
Judge Dunne
Thomas O'Neill
Dunne
Eugene Schmitz
Eugene E. Schmitz
Attorney Metson
Metson
Peculiar Mishap Causes a Bad Wreck Near Whistler
In a rear end collision on the Mobile and Ohio railroad near Whistler Alabama five miles from Mobile today the passenger train No 6 struck a light engine. One man was killed engineer Thomas Dease Meridian and two others injured Ben Evans and Thomas Murray. An unknown colored woman was slightly injured. Evans discovered Dease unconscious after pulling the air brakes. The locomotive derailed with the mail and baggage cars wrecked.
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Mobile
Ala
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Whistler
Thomas Dease
Meridian
Ben Evans
Thomas Murray
Engineer Chase
Evans
Dease
King Edward Grants Pardon Before Ireland Visit
London July 9 reports on the eve of King Edward’s Ireland visit a royal pardon to Colonel Arthur Lyt flie for Bat. history notes. The brief item states the pardon is granted as a courtesy ahead of the forthcoming trip.
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London
Ireland
Edward
Arthur Lyt Flie
Czar powers enlarged to include frontier guards
St. Petersburg on July 9 the council of ministers announced an enlargement of imperial prerogative adding frontier guards to the army and navy as a force beyond parliament’s interference.
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St. Petersburg
Council of Ministers
Moscows Mme Fromenki Executed for Political Murders
In Moscow on July 9 Mme Fromenki was sentenced to death for two attempted assassinations in March. She first targeted General Rheinbot, the ex prefect of police, and later tried to murder the political prison inspector, wounding him with a pistol smuggled into her cell.
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Moscow
Mme. Fromenki
Rheinbot
Large-scale agricultural strike looms in Kiev region
On July 9 in Kiev Russia a major strike by farm workers is being organized. The governor warns that military force may be used if needed to quell the unrest.
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Kiev
Russia
Glass Workers Convention Opens In Evansville Ohio Indiana
Evansville Indiana July 9 The American Flint Glass Workers union convention began with credentials committee reporting all delegates seated. Main task is opposition to machinery. Leading applicants for the next convention include Kokomo Lancaster and Seattle Land City No15. Old officers expected to be reelected.
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Evansville
Ind
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Koko‘mo
Lancaster
Seateland City
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