Roosevelt Says Spear Knows No Brother In Harriman Probe
Article discusses President Roosevelt’s stance on possibly prosecuting Harriman railroad interests under the Sherman law. It notes Kellogg and Severance’s report urging action, division among ICC members, and the attorney general’s forthcoming review. The piece also mentions a police chief citing Indiana statutes amid municipal concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Roosevelt
Spear
Harriman School of Railroad Finance
Messrs. Kellogg
Severance
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Kellogg
Department of Justice
Oyster Bay
Law on patches closes Bass works saloons
Saloons near the Bass works were ordered closed Sunday. One keeper faces arrest for violating the police chief's order while hundreds of others in the city enjoyed immunity. The article questions the chief's authority to designate which saloons may operate and notes peaceful conditions near the Bass works during a strike.
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Indiana
Columbia Street
Bass Works
Standard Oil Arraigned by Federal Report
The federal report confirms long asserted charges against Standard Oil on rivals destruction, rail rebates, and pipe line monopoly. It notes additional offenses after Tarbell’s account and corroborates her history of Rockefeller’s rise to immense wealth and power.
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Corporations Bureau
Federal Department of Commerce and Labor
Standard Oil
Miss Tarbell
McClure’s
Great Oil Trust
John D. Rockefeller
Miss Tardell
Federal Report
State of the Church report laments secular Sunday shift
Rev. C. Ernest Smith notes in Washington that church life declines with fewer clergy and confirmations in 1906, while social life ignores Sundays with breakfasts at 200 to 300 guests and increasing disloyalty to church rules amid social ascent. The article also covers street work schedules and a push for timely paving contracts.
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C. Ernest Smith
St. Thomas’ Church
Washington, D. C
Protest Traditions Extend Through Lent Into Holy Week
The article notes protests continue not only during Lent but also into Holy Week, signaling heightened civic or religious demonstrations as the season progresses.
Fort Wayne honors long-serving civic figure George H. Wilson
George H. Wilson, a Fort Wayne merchant and public-minded citizen for over fifty years, has died. He arrived in the 1850s during Fort Wayne’s canal to rail era, contributed to growth, and earned a reputation for integrity, prudence, and civic duty. His career shifted from law to merchandising, where he remained a respected pioneer merchant and trusted community leader.
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George H. Wilson
Fort Wayne
Wilson
Ruef Pleads Guilty in Blackmail Case in San Francisco
Abe Ruef political boss in San Francisco pleads guilty to blackmail charges before sentencing. He speaks of personal breakdown and family distress, claims to have exposed the wider graft system, and implies Mayor Schmitz may have been involved. Ruef hints at detailing the scandal to counter his troubles.
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Abe Ruef
San Francisco
Ruef
Schmitz
Street closing practice discussed with diligence to completion
The article notes that delaying street closures is rarely necessary for long traffic delays while awaiting paying contractors to complete preparations before a street is taken out of service.
German Diplomat Escapes After Speeding Arrest
An American sheriff at the national capital halted a fast car, fired two shots to stop it, and arrested its occupants. The driver revealed himself as Herr W. von Radowitz, second secretary of the German legation, claiming immunity from arrest and prompting political tensions over amends.
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National Capital
W. von Radowitz
Legation
United States
Germany
Fort Wayne Prepares Patriotic Decor for Grand Army Parade
Fort Wayne gears up for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment with patriotic decorations in the parade route. Officials urge full participation to honor veterans and Indiana National Guard units marching Thursday, hoping the city’s colors blaze along the route.
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Fort Wayne
Indiana National Guard
Indiana Supreme Court to rule on retail liquor traffic case
A major appeal on liquor licensing awaits Indiana Supreme Court ruling after Judge Artman deemed saloons per se public nuisances. Voters and residents anticipate the decision impacting the state's liquor trade. Meanwhile Fort Wayne hosts a Grand Army encampment with veterans seeking housing as organizers plead for temporary accommodations.
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Supreme Court of Indiana
Artman
Lebanon
Indiana
San Francisco Mayor Faces Indictments in Municipal Graft Case
The mayor of San Francisco goes to trial on numerous indictments linked to municipal graft. Peter Spreckles funds the investigation and prosecution, and Judge Dunne is named as the presiding judge amid claims of a conspiracy to seize the city.
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San Francisco
Spreckles
Dunne
Graft and Sleuths Stir Rival Suspicions
The excerpt hints at a tangled graft saga in San Francisco with figures like Schmitz debated as possibly proving or disproving suspicions. The text suggests multiple players in rival graft schemes complicating the pursuit of an unspotted culprit.
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San
Breakup of abominable trust ends in Chicago court
The American Seating company faced heavy fines in Judge Landis's court after a long history of quiet extortion on churches and school corporations. The trust confessed guilt and was broken up, with calls for restitution to its victims.
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Chicago
Ruef Grand Jury Confession Targets San Francisco Mayor Schmitz
Abe Ruef's grand jury confession exposes a franchise hold up implicating Mayor Schmitz. The mayor is said to have abdicated authority and may reveal more under oath. Prosecution hinges on broader city-government reform, not just Ruef and Schmitz.
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San Francisco
Abe Ruef
Schmitz
Ruef
Dark political boss hinted by Watterson
Col. Henri Watterson hints at a national election mover within the Democratic ranks. The description places the potential dark boss west of the Alleghenies and near the Ohio River, with a regular, non radical stance and weight in geography. Marie Henry is cited as not involved.
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Henri Watterson
Alleghenies
Dixie Line
Marie Henry
Ohio River
Louisville
Outcry Over Moving Pictures of Thaw Murder
The public is urged to stop exhibitions of moving pictures claiming to depict the murder of Stanford White by Harry Thaw. Thaw had a man punished for showing the pictures in New York, and suppression is urged everywhere.
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Harry Thaw
Young Thaw
Standford White
New York
Possible test of Sunday closing law in strike area
The speaker wonders if the local Sunday closing policy in the strike region was accidental or deliberate and suggests testing its effect citywide. The remark hints there might be wisdom and morality in the closing rule.
Unclear Clash Hints at Delayed Militia Show in Hood
Fragments describe disorder and police efforts to maintain peace amid unlikely public support. Hints of militia indicate the main event has not yet started as tensions rise and a larger confrontation may be delayed.
Abe Hummel Debuts in Prison Finery Short of Trouser Fit
The report on Abe Hummel highlights his debut in prison garb, noting the difficulty in finding trousers that fit without being turned up. It jokes about his wardrobe and praises his attempt to earn a living in modest attire despite the wardrobe mishap.
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Abe Hummel
Hummel
Abe
Hoosier directs Fairbanks campaign with steady moves
A Chicago Tribune correspondent says a skilled Hoosier handles Vice President Fairbanks's presidential bid. He runs the show with a calm, methodical approach, not flashy campaign theater, and is adept at strategizing the political board.
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Chicago Tribune
Fairbanks
Mayor appoints seven to run San Francisco office
Mayor Schmitz names a seven member committee to administer city duties. The move aims to restore public confidence and signals shrewdness and patriotism, though it suggests limits to broader reforms. The note also mentions substantial payments in $50,000 sums.
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Schmitz
San Francisco
Preacher Faces Draft of tainted fee claim in east marriage tale
A Congregational preacher tied the fates of William E. Corey and Mabelle Gilman, calling the match heaven sent. Clergy allies of Reverend Clark down east plan a move that could stain his $1,000 fee as tainted money.
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William E. Corey
Mabelle Gilman
Mr. Clark
New Orleans Plans Expo Celebrate Panama Canal Completion
New Orleans announces an international exposition to mark the Panama Canal completion, set for 1915 or 1916, depicted as an example of sublime faith and confidence in a bright future.
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New Orleans
Mrs Mary B G Eddy Valued At One Million Dollars
Inventory discloses Mrs Mary B G Eddy is worth one million dollars, a financial declaration tied to a broader estate report. The statement sets a clear monetary figure for Eddy within the settlement process.
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Mary B. G. Eddy
Malta-Vita Promises Peak Health For All Readers
An advertisement extols Malta-Vita wheat product as the supreme food rich in carbohydrates for brain and body. It praises whole wheat pre-digested by barley malt extract, claims it supports growth and energy, and features a testimonial from Mrs. J. D. Robertson of Morgan Park Tl about improved health. It notes price at 10 cents and urges grocer availability.
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Malta
J. D. Robertson
Morgan Park
Disappointed Hope Foreshadows Legal Action By Relatives
The passage hints at a likely shock of disappointment yet suggests the outcome may justify pursuing a lawsuit on behalf of detached or disinterested relatives. It argues the case could be substantial enough to secure a respectable fee if pursued.
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Fort Wayne
Chicago Salvage Co
Evansville Revels in Streetcar Strike Riots
Evansville shows riotous fun amid streetcar strike with frequent assaults and disorders, the Ohio river city embracing a lively up-to-date image as the city experiences widespread unrest.
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Evansville
Ohio River City
Independents Fail to Unite Against Bell Interests in Indianapolis
The Indiana independent telephone interests could not overcome their distrust of the Bell concern at a recent Indianapolis conference. The meeting failed to produce any favorable move toward absorbing Bell interests.
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Indiana
Bell
Indianapolis
Chicago philanthropist hosts banquet for assorted tramps
A Chicago philanthropist recently gave a banquet to a heterogeneous group of itinerant individuals. The event drew criticism as lacking notable achievements or notable guests.
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Chicago
Street Car Strike Amid Tensions Slow to End
The Evansville street car company and its striking workers show no sign of reaching a settlement.双方 remain at odds, with talks stalled and both sides firm on their positions as disruptions continue to affect service.
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Evansville Street Car Company
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Board of Works
Cleveland Asphalt Paving Company
Grand Army
China
Hink
B.P.S
B. P.S
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THE
M. Reis
Leavitt
Main Street
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