Rockefeller Brothers Split Over Father Mystery and Feud
New York August 24 John D Rockefeller silent on the whereabouts of his father William A Rockefeller despite letters from friends and associates urging disclosure Frank Rockefeller harbors fear of John D and resists revealing family secrets The long feud dates to 1900 with church resignation exhumations and a bitter split over Corrigan's stock dealings and Standard Oil ties.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
William A. Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
John D
Frank Rockefeller
John
Frank
Standard Oil
Euclid Avenue Baptist Church
Cleveland
Euclid Avenue
Rockefeller
Lakeview
William
Corrigan
James Corrigan
John D. Rockefe
Miss Tarbell
The
Standard
Lake Superior
Miss Clarbell
Rockefeller Fraud Case Ends in Arbitration
The dispute centered on John D. Rockefeller with Corrigan and Frank Rockefeller claiming fraud and betrayal of confidence. Arbitration found the charges proven while the settlement enriched Rockefeller himself and nearly ruined Corrigan and Frank Rockefeller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Corrigan
Frank Rockefeller
John D
Frank
Rockefeller-Corrigan
Rogers to Return After Studying Physical Culture in Hamilton
I C Rogers returns this evening from Hamilton Ontario where he studied physical culture under Donald M Barton. Barton is praised as a top North American expert and Rogers will promote anthropometric diagnosis and tailored exercises in the association’s program. Boys’ Y M C A meeting drew good attendance with Smedley explaining The Three Monkeys. Religious work plans for the coming year include resuming men’s meetings the first Sunday in October with new features to boost interest.
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I. C. Rogers
Hamilton
Ont
Donald M. Barton
North America
Rogers
Barton
Revival services begin at Lena Lena Methodist Church
The singing evangelist E E Miller starts a revival at the Lena Lena Methodist church this evening. Various locals visit, travel, or host guests including Henry Skelly from La Grange Illinois and Miss Mary Hatch from Chicago while friends and relatives gather in Lena for weekend activities.
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Lena
E. E. Miller
Will
Henry Skelly
la Grange
Ill
W. E. Bowker
Helen King
Mt. Morris
Lara Stine
Mary Hatch
Chicago
Roush
Melville Higley
Dixon
Henry Leckington
C. W. Baker
Princeton
R. A. Carnine
Denver
Colo
James Merritt
A. Merritt
Fannie Scott
Warren
Gertrude Overstreet
Brother Clifford
Rockford
W. H. Goodrich
Pearl City
Catherine Taylor
Florence McCarty
Lula Cox
George Schoney
G A R Commander Chooses Nickle Plate Route to Encampment
The G A R commander selects the Nickle Plate road for the National encampment journey. The train departs from LaSalle Street station, Chicago, at 7 o'clock p m Saturday Sept 7 arriving Niagara Falls Sept 8 noon. Tickets via this line include free Buffalo to Niagara Falls and Weatfield to Chautauqua Lake returns with ten day stopovers. Chicago to Saratoga Springs round trip $16 40.
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Niagara Falls
LaSalle Street
Chicago
Buffalo
Weatfield
N. Y
Chautauqua Lake
Saratoga Springs
F.C. Hei
Comimandes Poat Nu
Trone Water Draws Thirst and Praise at Fountains
Thousands drink Trone water as a pleasant healthy beverage. It quenches thirst and suits the taste. Served at all fountains, the drink gains widespread popularity across communities.
Funeral for Infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. Kramer
Funeral services for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Peter Kramer were held yesterday afternoon from the Spring street home at 2 o clock and then at the German Methodist church. Rev W Bergman officiated and interment followed at the city cemetery.
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Peter Kramer
Spring Street
German Methodist Church
Rev. W. Bergman
The Limit of Life and Electric Bitters Promise
Eminent medical scientists argue life span can extend beyond current limits with advanced knowledge. The critical decade 50 to 60 demands careful body care to avoid shortening longevity. Electric Bitters is touted as a scientific tonic to revitalize body organs. Guaranteed by Joseph Bamert, druggist, 60c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Joseph Bamert
Ad banners ban on Freeport shippers to take effect
Freight car advertising by Freeport manufacturers will be banned starting September 1 under the Master Car Builders' association ruling. All shippers face new removal charges for temporary ads and car body damage liability. The order, enforcing stricter car appearance, aims to curb unsightly advertising on freight cars nationwide.
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Freeport
Master Car Builders’ Association
United States
William H. Dodsworth
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
Ball Player to Become Evangelist in Northwest
Norfolk New Jersey dispatch reports Charley Roy, the Chippewa pitcher known as Big Chief, plans to quit baseball after this season to pursue evangelistic work among northern tribes. A Carlisle School graduate from Minnesota, Roy sought higher education and legal study, opposed Sunday games, and said he would not sign contracts forcing Sunday play again.
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Norfolk
N. J
Charley Roy
Newark
Wilmington
Steubenville
Ohio
Redskins
Northwest
Loa
Roy
Minnesota
Carlisle
St. Paul
Time Place and The Girl at Grand Opera House
The Askin-Singer company presents a musical comedy The Time The Place and The Girl at Grand opera house tonight. It has set records in Chicago Boston and New York with long runs and extraordinary reception this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Askin-Singer Company
Grand Opera House
West
Chicago
Boston
New York
Wallack
A Poor Relation Returns to Grand Opera House
Wednesday night the play A Poor Relation by Sol Smith Russell returns to the Grand Opera House Free ports offers a moving appeal for sympathy among people and a capable cast ready to deliver a strong production
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Rouse
Sol Smith Russell
The Cow Puncher at Grand Opera House Thursday Night
Hal Reid’s celebrated play The Cow Puncher draws audiences with western heroism and Bronco riding scenes. W F Mann mounts a lavish production with a cast fitted to each part, presenting the Santa Claus era imagination of the West to audiences in this Grand opera house engagement Thursday night.
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Hal“ Reid
Mr. Reid
W. F. Mann
Grand Opera House
Birthday of Mississippi Statesman Hernando De Soto Money
Mississippi Senator Hernando De Soto Money, born August 26, 1839 in Holmes County, is noted for a long political career. A Confederate Army veteran, he served five terms in Congress, returned in 1892, and was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1896. He is described as practical and decisive.
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Mississippi
Holmes County
Law School
University of Mississippi
Congress
J. 4. George
United States Senate
This Date in History Highlights
A historical list notes key events by year such as Crecy victory in 1346 and St Jacob defeat of the Swiss in 1444. It also records Martinique earthquake deaths in 1767 and Batavia captured in 1811, then Hongkong ceded to Britain in 1842.
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Crecy
St. Jacob
Martinique
Batavia
Java
Hongkong
England
Mendelssohn
Elijah
Birmingham
Eng
Titusville
Trenton
Tenn
McVicker's Theatre
Chicago
New York and Rochaway Beach
Sea of Azov
Russia
Longtime Pennsylvanian Mrs Lavina Crosby Dies at 92
Mrs Lavina Crosby born Sept 10 1814 in Summersett Penn died Aug 22 1907 in Ridott Illinois aged 92 11 12. Widow of Benjamin Crosby died 1860. Mother of 18 with 6 living Eli Scott dale Pa James Yearing Ia Joseph Hindman Pa J W Freeport Ill Matilda Bitner Ridott Catherine Lindsay Pittsburg Pa. Survivors include 62 grandchildren 74 great grandchildren 11 great great grandchildren two siblings Eli Shuckey Stovertown Pa Susan Weller Kansas City Kan. Funeral Aug 24 at U B church Rev E A Griffin officiating.
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Lavina Crosby
Summersett Co
Penn
Ridott
Ill
Benjamin Crosby
Crosby
Illinois
Eli
Scottedale
James
Yearing
Joseph
Hindman
J. W
Freeport
Matilda Bitner
Catherine Lindsay
Pittsburg
Mary J
Jeremiah
Hiram
Nathaniel
Elizabeth Giger
Sarah Smith
Susan Boyer
Eli Shuckey
Stovertown
Susan Weller
Kansas City
Kan
German Reformed Church
Dunkard Church
Present Week Forecasts From Capital and Abroad
Washington dispatch notes a busy week with the American Bar association in Portland, Judge Parker and Ambassador Bryce as speakers. International Law association meets in Portland, Prince Wilhelm visits Roosevelts, anarchist congress in Amsterdam, rifle matches at Camp Perry, Earl Grey opens Canadian exhibition in Toronto, Taft tours Missouri and Colorado, Davis to retire, legislators abroad return home, and The Hague peace conference nearing final sittings.
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Washington, D. C
American Bar Association
Portland
Alton B. Parker
James Bryce
International Law Association
Prince Wilhelm
Sweden
Boston
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
New York
Amsterdam
National Rifle Association
Camp Perry
Ohio
Earl Gray
Toronto
Taft
Pacific Coast
Missouri
Colorado
Charles Henry Davis
Atlantic
Europe
The
Hague
Doan's Kidney Pills Endure Eight Years of Relief
Mrs. Frank Spitler of Freeport Illinois testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her lame back eight years ago and has kept her free from back pain since. She endorses the remedy and notes it remains effective after a long period. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
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Freeport
Frank Spitler
American Street
Ill
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Daily Journal delivery offer in city at 1 percent per week
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery available to all areas for a weekly rate of 1 percent. The notice emphasizes broad access and affordable service for readers across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Advertised Letter List For Week Ending Aug 24 1907
Free port post office lists remaining letters for the week ending August 24 including ladies and gentlemen names such as Mrs. Maurylake Mrs. Eva Beverly Miss Lillian Markley Miss Jenote Conrad Miss Neva Pere Mrs. J J Conroy Miss Nona Panske Miss Edith ROT Scott Miss Muriel Shillis Mrs. Eva Ships Mrs Chas Sullivan Miss Marc Prasheats Dergier Mrs Will Hillyer Miss Elsie Hutton Miss Anabel Jones and several gents names. Poultry supply vendors and others named. Persons calling for above please state advertised August 24 1907. Ostmaster SySTHN DD ATKINS Read the Journal want column.
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Freeport Post Office
Alderman
Maurylake
Eva Beverly
Cora Markley
M. Bickford
Lillian Matter
Jenote Conrad
Neva Pere
J.J. Conroy
Nona Panske
Edith Rot Scott
Muriel Shillis
Eva Ships
Chas, Sullivan
Marc
Anspach
Win. Morris
Jon Bulzhtol
John H. Nickerson
Win. Clark
Fred Pattison
George Gronin
James Peterson
Albert Fouler
Pierces Elerply Co
Rivbold
Win
Grove
C. W. Sledenhey Fes
Martin Herne
Mae B
Stolford
Thes. Paul
A.W
the Gazette
Liddle Wallace Videooou
Win. Long
Frank Warne
Jobn McGilvray
W. A. Woods
Fred Michaels
Geo. Milford Mig
Systhn DD
Atkins
Ostmaster
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Dil King
Busi
Ness Associates
Rea
Grand Army
Held
Master Car Builders
the Grand
Hernando de Soto
Sam Parks
Housesmiths’ Union
Standard Cigar Co
Galena, Ill
Majestic Theatre
Stephenson St
New Fall
Lace
Nottingham
Cable
Brussels
Kuehner
J. W. Miller Co
Buree Zimmerman
Migs
Journal
Want
Sale Pel “al
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co
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