Revival of Russian Crisis Sparks Imperial Crisis and Army Test
The Weekly Sentinel reports the Russian crisis deepens as the czar dissolves parliament and appeals to Russians. It forecasts a potential revolution, army involvement, and government repression, with Petrograd’s political move triggering widespread upheaval and fear of autocratic collapse. The piece notes long-standing roots in oil industry dealings, highlighting John D Rockefeller, William Rockefeller, and Henry H Rogers as figures connected to evolving corporate power and government scrutiny.
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Russia
Holy
Nicholas
Finland
Drauma
Moonths
Government eyes dissolution of Standard Oil trust
The administration’s trust busting plan aims to dissolve Standard Oil rather than imprison Rockefeller or others. DOJ seeks railroad rebates evidence to push dissolution in multiple states by September, viewing the oil case as epoch making in trust regulation. If dissolution succeeds it shows existing law can curb trusts. if not, prosecutions for rebates may still proceed.
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Rockefeller
Rogers
Standard Oil Trust
Washington
Department of Justice
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Standard Company
Department of Fustres
John D. Rockefeller
Russell Sage Dies At One Hundred Forty Years Old
Russell Sage, aged four-score and ten, died leaving a fortune estimated between 100 and 150 million dollars. The reclusive financier held a long career in politics and finance, noted for thrift and secrecy in charity. The will’s contents, expected to reveal motives beyond wealth, remain to be learned.
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Russell Sage
United States
Lfe
Congress
Sage
A Lesson Of Experience On Liquor Traffic In San Francisco
San Francisco endured 3,600 saloons before the quake. Emergency control closed saloons from April 18 to July 5, yielding little disorder. Post quake licenses rose to $500 with about 3,000 applications, suggesting higher taxes might suppress numbers but not revenue. The experience argues that revenue may not reflect public cost and that the facts support any stance from high license to total abstinence. the evidence remains conclusive.
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San Francisco
United States
New Orleans
Woman Holds Up Custom Revenue at Elizabeth City
The U S custom house at Elizabeth City N C faces a six day standoff as a woman blocks the collection of a $5 annual custom revenue. The Treasury Department was informed of the collector George W Cobb's death last Thursday by a politician seeking the post. Deputy Pendleton Wass was ordered to seize any remaining offices.
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United States
Pendleton Wass
Mi Cobh
Costly Office Creeked in Elizabeth City Delays and Debates
The piece details a deputy's bid to assume charge from Mrs Cobb over the local cost customs office with two employees and $1,606 in expenses, noting treasury pressure and penalties. It also covers Lady Curzon's honors, John G Carlisle's later life, and Alaska's capital move from Sitka to Juneau, with Juneau’s population and geography contrasts.
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Alaska
Juneau
Sitka
Congress
Cuba Aims Big Immigration Drive With Cuban Bill
Edwin V. Morgan, U S minister to Cuba, reports to the state department the Cuban congress bill to lure foreign labor. It sets aside 1 000 000 for immigration, 800 000 to bring families from Europe especially Spain and the Canary Islands, and 200 960 to pay fares for single men from Sweden Denmark Norway and northern Italy. Spain sent 50 000 immigrants in 1905, many returning after harvest. Local unions back bringing men from northern Europe and agree with the government to bar Chinamen and West Indian blacks.
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Edwin V. Morgan
United States
Cuba
State Department
Cuban Congress
Europe
Spain
Canary Islands
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Italy
Oyster Bay Advices Name President Leader of Brandpatters Band
Advices from Oyster Bay say the president has become the leader of the Brandpatters along with Cannon Sherman Dalzell Payne and Shaw and Hon Charles Beery Landis. A Sagamore Hill war council sent out news that the Republican party will campaign on its record with tariff revision excluded as a promise. Governor Cummins continues to nurture the Iowa idea with fervor and asks for public support to advance it.
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Oyster Bay
Cannon
Sherman
Dalzell
Payne
Shaw
Charles Beery Landis
Council of War
Sagamore Hill
Joe
Cummins
Iowa
Law and immigration spark Fort Wayne reform calls
The piece argues for stronger law enforcement in Fort Wayne, criticizing saloons and gambling, while urging legislative action and possible limits on immigration. It warns against “home rule” rhetoric and links enforcement gaps to public rights and order amid a large new immigrant influx.
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Fort Wayne
Novel Lease Clause Bans Pets in Five Uptown New York Homes
The agent for five major uptown New York apartment houses promotes a lease clause banning dogs parrots and phonographs amid owner dislike for these pets. Babies face no restrictions. In Bloomingdale under Moore law residents block a proposed saloon while Ninth ward protests continue against alcohol license efforts.
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New York
Ninth Ward
Bailiwick
Bloomingdale
City Considers Municipal Insurance To Cut Fire Losses
Mayor Studley of New Haven proposes studying municipal insurance for city property amid rising fire insurer rates. He notes higher protection costs and small fire losses versus large insurer profits, and envisions a municipal sinking fund at current rates if examined.
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Studley
New Haven
Rockefeller Returns to U S Sparks Ohio Jurisdiction Debate
Auditor of state findings target hotel conduct at Frenebh Lick and West Baden noting corruption in a locale described as closer than Denmark. The text hints at enforcement action as an officer with a warrant lurks within state boundaries while Rockefeller nears the United States.
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John D. Rockefeller
United States
Ohio
Auditor of State
Frenebh Lick
West Baden
Denmark
Rockefeller Disputes Billionaire Label Over Oil Pricing
John D. Rockefeller states he is not a billionaire nor as wealthy as some assume. He argues that future kerosene price increases would cause little surprise given the perceived wealth gap and his own modest claim.
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John D. Rockefeller
Untitled fragment on Andrew Carnegie and Uncle Russ Sage
Fragmentary report contemplates how Andrew Carnegie regards grace after the death of Uncle Russ Sage. The text shows a cryptic preview of a forthcoming will reading and its possible implications.
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Andy
Carnegie
Russ
Sage
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription markets as non alcohol remedy
An advertisement promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a non alcoholic cure for women's weaknesses. It highlights a printed list of ingredients, a glycerine base, and professional endorsements from medical writers. The ad offers free endorsements by post and touts the product plus Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a laxative and bowel regulator.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
ELOPEMENT SURPRISE WEDS MISS MARTIN IN DETROIT
Saturday morning Elsie May Martin daughter of A L Martin a noted liveryman went to Detroit to visit friends At the same time Arthur Diamond vice president of the Pottlitzer Fruit company left the city on a business trip By Monday evening the couple returned and announced they had wed in Detroit The marriage surprised friends but the couple had long been devoted to each other Parental forgiveness followed and the newlyweds plan a wedding trip soon.
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Elsie May Martin
A. L. Martin
Detroit
Arthur Diamond
Pottlitzer Fruit Company
Year book distribution and office moves in Twelfth district
C L Biederwolf, private secretary to Congressman Gilbert, stays in Fort Wayne to manage Gilbert interests until resignation and will offices at Gilbert’s former law suite. He offers to mail government publications including the department of agriculture year book and farmers bulletins to any Twelfth district resident who applies. Judge Gilbert delays departure for Manila due to missing trunks and will sail to the Orient on Thursday.
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C. L. Biederwolf
Gilbert
Fort Wayne
Congress
Mr. Biederwolf
Mr. Gilbert
Department of Agriculture
Farmers
Twelfth
San Francisco
Manila
Orient
Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Couples
A public record lists multiple marriage licenses including Hubert E. Habig and Mary E. Thompson, Frank Young and Carrie Bell, John W. Wolf and Louise McKerring, Frank Hageman and Louise Kamphues, John H. Dornick and Cora May Blythe, August L. Ficken and Wilhelmina Dora Schneider, and Charles V. Leaman and Edna A. Stites.
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Hubert E. Habig
Mary E. Thompson
Frank Young
Carrie Bell
John W. Wolf
Louise McKerring
Frank Hageman
Louise Kamphues
John H. Dornick
Cora May Blythe
August L. Ficken
Wilhelmina Dora Schneider
Charles V. Leaman
Baker
Edna A. Stites
Sunday School Convention Elects Woodburn Leaders
Enthusiasm and strong interest marked the Sunday school convention at Woodburn. J. R. Yaggy was elected president and 8. L. Husted secretary. The gathering was described as one of the best meetings in the vicinity.
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Woodburn
J. R. Yaggy
L. Husted
Wheat prices steady as Manitoba report lifts market
Chicago July 24 The wheat market opened steady with support from a Manitoba report and fears that Russian movement may hinder crop shipping. September traded 76 3 4 to 76 1 2 cents, closing 3 8 cents higher at 76 7 8. Corn and oats gained, pork lard and ribs firm, with close quotes for July and September contracts across grains and meats.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Duluth
Manitoba
Rye
Bailey
Clover
Timothy
Chicago Cattle and Hogs Market Totals July 24 Report
Market news from Chicago Cincinnati East Buffalo and Pittsburg shows cattle receipts at Chicago 4900 with steady tone, hogs 12000 market strong to higher, lambs and sheep movements mixed, with prices for beef cattle and hogs listed. Other cities report steady cattle and varying hogs, sheep, and lamb prices and receipts.
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Chicago
Ill
Cincinnati
Ohio
East Buffalo
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Butter and Cheese Prices Reported Mixed in Chicago and New York
Chicago notes steady butter and creamery prices with frequent cent variations and diverse crate listings. New York market shows steady butter with high receipts, cheese at steady to varied levels, and strong eyes demand with state and western price spreads.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Toledo Market Date Report Delivers Mixed Lima Prices
Toledo Ohio correspondent notes July 24 market readings with North Lima at 98 cents and South Lima plus Indiana at 938 cents, showing wide variation in grain values across regions.
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Toledo
Ohio
North Lima
South Lima
Indiana
Fort Wayne Markets Price List
Market prices at Fort Wayne on Barer Street show wheat at 72 cents per bushel and corn at 48 cents per bushel. Other commodities include oats 32 to 35 cents, rye 5 1/2 bushels, barley 50 cents, apples 50 cents per basket, butter one dollar per pound, eggs 1.5 cents, lard 8 3/4 cents, potatoes 2 bushels per 500, cabbage dozen, turkeys 1 bottle, chickens 9 to 10 cents, live ducks 25 to 3 cents, geese 9 cents per pound, wool unwashed 25 to 28 cents, wool washed 30 3/4 cents, haney 13 cents per pound.
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Fort Wayne
Barer Street
Bush & Co
Well Bros. & Co
Tresselt & Sons
J. T. Johnson
Barr Street
E. K. Bush
Columbia Street
Howenstein & Use
Barr
Columbia Streets
Eckart Packing Co
Timothy
Hocking Valley
Jackson
Grain and forage quotations from Bush Co and peers
A detailed list of quotations across grains and products from Bush & Co and multiple merchants. Wheat prices around 72 cents per bushel, rye 63, corn 50, various hides and wool values, Mayflower Mills stock, Tresselt & Sons prices, and other merchants. Includes animal products such as hogs, lambs, and cattle, plus feed and starch products.
Notice to creditors and heirs in Fort Wayne estate case
Creditors heirs and legatees of William L H Jackson deceased are summoned in Allen Circuit Court Fort Wayne Indiana September 4 1906 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares.
Heirs to Appear for Final Settlement in Allen Circuit Court
Heirs and legatees of David Shaffter deceased must show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved in Allen Circuit Court at Fort Wayne Indiana on September 4 1906. They are to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Henry A Wetzel administrator. Witness the Clerk July 23 1906 Ww A Johnson Clerk Allen Circuit Court W G Colerick attorney for estate.
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David Shaffter
Allen
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Henry A. Wetzel
A. Johnson
Alen Circuit Court
W. G. Colerick
Ruby Found During Parade Seized by Royal Escort
In Bur mah a fine ruby is discovered amid a royal procession featuring elephants grandee nobles and soldiers. The jewel is escorted to the king's palace for safekeeping and inspection by royal guards.
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Burmah
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