Vast Increase of Capital for Standard Oil California Venture
John D Archbold testified in the government suit to dissolve Standard Oil that the Pacific Coast Oil Co of California was bought in 1900 for 761000 and the capitalization rose to 17000000 by 1906 when it was renamed the Standard Oil Company of California. He said the Texas Oil Co was not owned or controlled by Standard.
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Standard Oil
California Company
Associated Press
New York
Standard Oil Company
John D.archbold
Standard
Pacific Coast Oil Company of California
Standard Oil Company of California
Archbold
Texas Oil Co
Star witness testifies in Davis murder trial
Mrs. Abbie Rice, star witness for the prosecution, testified again in the Charles E. Davis murder case over Dr. Rustin. She detailed her acquaintance with Austin as previously told to the coroner and at the preliminary examination, while the defense pressed to exclude parts of her testimony.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Abbie Rice
Charles E. Davis
Rustin
Austin
Flood relief after river bank blasting near Pine Bluff
Arkansas river burst through banks at Pine Bluff after unknown parties dynamited river banks. Water moves in a wider channel today and is expected to recede by tonight, easing the flood situation for the city.
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Associated Press
Pine Bluff
Ark
Arkansas River
Taft Says Cabinet Details Will Be Secret Until Announcement
President elect Taft stated no cabinet details would be released to the public until he is ready to make the official cabinet announcement. The remark came in Hot Springs after his return from discussions on the administration’s future team.
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Associated Press
Hot Springs
Taft
Japanese Fishermen Drown in Typhoon Off Hatsu Island
A typhoon wrecked thirty five Japanese fishing boats off Hatsu Island. About three hundred fifty fishermen are reported drowned. The report cites Associated Press dispatches from Tokyo dated December 3.
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Associated Press
Brayfield Pleads Not Guilty In Poison Murder Case
Benton Ill Dec 3 Dr B F Brayfield arraigned today and pleaded not guilty to the murder of Reuben E Parrish of Mulkeytown by poison. Bail set at 5000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Benton, Ill
B. F. Brayfield
Reuben EB. Parrish
Mulkeytown
Satterlee Sworn In as Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Herbert L. Satterlee of New York is sworn in today as assistant secretary of the navy in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Herbert L. Satterlee
New York
Attempt to Steal Purse Near Galena Avenue
Miss Mary Cowles a domestic was attacked from behind on Van Buren near North Galena Avenue Tuesday evening as she neared the home where she works an attempt was made to rob her purse containing a small sum of money the assailant fled and no one is yet in custody the purse was not taken
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Mary Cowles
van Buren
Galena Avenue
How to Use Jack Knife Topic by A R Buffin
A. R. Buffin addressed the YMCA boys in the final session of the practical talks on How to Use a Jack Knife.
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A. R. Buffin
Store to Open Evenings Through Christmas Rush
Beginning this week the store will stay open evenings until after Christmas. The notice urges shoppers to take advantage of extra time to choose items before the rush. AMERICK, BAR RETT & CO. 12-sdtf
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Americk, Barrett & CO
Flour Price Listing From Mystic Milling Co
Mystic Flour offered at 61 40 per sack by Mvati Milling Co. SERF and HAIGHT located at 52 Stephensouw St. on November 27 daily worded listing shows price per sack and seller details.
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Mystic
Mvati Milling Co
Serf & Haight
Stephensouw St
Foreign warships aid Port au Prince as order restores
In Port au Prince on December 3 a mob drove President Lord Alexis from the capital. A night of looting left twelve dead before General Poidevin was named military governor. The British cruiser Scylla and the American gunboat Eagle arrived, bringing five foreign warships to the port. Public safety urges moderation to avert foreign intervention and arrests have been made.
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Associated Press
Port Au Prince
Lord Alexis
Poidevin
Public Safety Committee
Scylla
Eagle
Committee On Public Safety
Woman Tries to Stab Alexis During Haiti Coup Turmoil
Haiti’s capital remained peaceful after President Nord Alexis was deposed and General Legitime took over. Alexis boarded the French training ship Da Gana? Trouin as crowds hissed and a woman lunged with a knife but missed. troops saved him and a $10,000 gold haul was looted from a discarded trunk.
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Port Au Price
Haiti
Nord Alexis
General Legitime
Alexis
Daenay Trouin
M. Carteron
Holiday Jewelry Display At Bengston's Corner
In holiday attire Bengston's corner jewelry store opens its annual Christmas rush with an advance display of suggestions and dainty souvenirs available today and tomorrow. Emerick Barrett Co. and H. A. Rotzler announce expanded stock at 104 Chicago Street, with all local jewelers inviting inspection of their holiday offerings.
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Bengston's Corner
Fyeeport
Emerick, Barrett & Co
H. A. Rotzler
Chicago Street
Young Life Closed as Miss Susan Mullen Dies in Freeport
Miss Susan Mullen, aged eighteen, died at 12:45 this morning at her uncle Jacob Mullen's home at 110 Grant Street. Tuberculosis listed as the cause. Former Lanark resident had lived with her uncle in Freeport for six months. remains will be taken to Lanark for burial tomorrow.
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Susan Mullen
Jacob Mullen
Grant Street
Miss Mullen
Lanark
Freeport
Local and Personal Notes From Freeport Area
James H. Gibler a caller from Ridott visited Freeport today. Dora Maurer of Rock Grove spent days in the city with her aunt Mrs. Charles Mengedohd. C N Kendall of Rockford ad manager for the E and W clothing stores visited Freeport. St Margaret s guild plans a candy and home baking counter at F A Read dry goods store tomorrow and Saturday. James Gennarzo and wife and mother in law Mrs Felice Casanto have gone to Chicago for a visit. Mrs Gennarzo is the fourteen year old bride sought in Chicago murder case. Sons of Veterans weigh skipping Rockford reunion to avoid conflict with Smith D Atkins camp meeting.
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Mies Dora Maurer
Rock Grove
Charles Mengedohd
C. N. Kendall
Rockford
Freeport
St. Margaret's Guild
F. A. Read Dry Goods
James Gennarzo
Felice Casanto
Chicago
Sons of Veterans
Northern Illinois
Smith D. Atkins
To Boost Baseball In Freeport
Those soliciting funds to maintain the Freeport baseball club report fair success but many still have not contributed. Several would benefit most from keeping the club. The solicitors have worked hard and deserve support. A public meeting is planned for tomorrow night.
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Freeport
Christmas sales at Read's and guild counters
St Agnes guild offers presents at Read's Friday and Saturday with select articles on sale. St Margaret's guild runs a home baking and candies counter. While browsing Read's, also view stock from Freeport's large store.
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St. Agnes’ Guild
Read's
St. Margaret's Guild
Freeport
Freeport Girl Bridesmaid at Rockford Nuptials
Miss Nellie Holland of this city served as bridesmaid last evening at Rockford for Miss Bertha E Cutting and Arthur G Craig. She wore a ping chiffon gown over pink and carried a bouquet of pink roses.
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Freeport
Nellie Holland
Rockford
Bertha E. Cutting
Arthur G. Craig
Holland
Appraisers Appointed For Armour Estate
O. T. Smith Henry Hillmer and W. A. Severence have been appointed a panel for the estate of the late W Armour of this city.
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O. T. Smith
Henry Hillmer
W. A. Severence
W. Armour
Patronize Home Merchants for the Holidays
A call to support local merchants over itinerant vendors and mail order houses. The article cites examples of local shops aiding communities with taxes, sidewalks, church funds, and personal care, urging readers to patronize home merchants. It contrasts home merchants with mail order firms and famous national stores, emphasizing loyalty and local impact.
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The
National Association of Retail Druggists
Sears & Roebuck
Montgomery, Ward & Co
May Stern Co
Cincinnati
Siegel, Cooper & Co
Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co
Larkin Soap Co
Marshall Field & Co
Freeport farmer Gillogly nets big crop haul near Winnipeg
Jack Gillogly, a Freeport resident living on Henry Batier's 640 acre farm 28 miles north of Winnipeg, returns to the city with his family for winter. His 320 acres yielded 8,000 bushels of grain, including 6,000 bushels of wheat from 240 acres at 94 cents a bushel, with Gillogly receiving half the crop. He praises Canadian farming, notes mortgage relief and healthful climate, and plans to stay with Mr and Mrs L L Ross at 8614 Galena Street until returning to Winnipeg in March.
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Jack Gillogly
Freeport
Henry Bater
Winnipeg
Gillogly
Baier
L. L. Ross
Galena Street
Volunteers plan Christmas dinner for Freeport poor
Volunteers of America will provide a Christmas dinner to families in need in Freeport. Local officers report many households never enjoy a proper meal without charity and will seek community contributions to fund the meal.
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Volunteers of America
Volunteers
Freeport
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Carterville
Sanford Apartman
Exchange
Mechanie
Red Cross Stores
Weiss & Co
Joseph Emmert
Stephenson St
Freeport Building and Loan Association
Cc. F. Hildreth
Sec’y
Filmota
Towa
Wisconsin
Star Witness
Abbie. Rice
Brayfield
Satterlee
Hillmer'’s
H. A. Hillmer Company
Exchange St
F. C. Depot
Committee On
Young Life
James H. Gibler
Ridott
F. A. Read's
Journal
Freeport Journal
Ple
Helen Baker
North West
Dakotas
Wall Street
Charles D. Knowlton
All
Court House
C.H. Little & Co
G.H. Little & Co
Be - Jungkunz
Staphenson
Brokhausen & Hill
Stephenson Street
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