Missouri Oil Case Before New York Supreme Court
The New York Supreme Court hears whether Henry Rogers must answer if Standard Oil of New Jersey owns or controls Waters-Pierce Oil Missouri and two other firms. Rogers refuses to disclose stock ownership, law aims to compel testimony, with contempt possible. Governor Carter Carona calls for stricter anti lynching measures after two Black men are killed by a mob.
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New York
Henry HW. Rogers
Herbert
Hadley
Missouri
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Ofl
Supreme Court of
New York State
Rogers
Supreme Court
Standard Oi! Company of
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Indiana
Republic Oil Company of
Rogera
Supreme ‘Court
Lawson
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Carona
Telegraphs and Testimony Trail in Oil Inquiry
In Boston and St Louis reports, witnesses refuse or evade questions in the probe into Standard Oil. Pierce remains at large aboard a steam yacht while Lawson denies direct knowledge yet condemns the wider monopoly. Officials note freight-rate abuses by Standard Oil to shield Missouri and Midwest interests.
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Rogers
Eugene Carney
Broadway
Howard Page
Jockel
Hardcastle
Wade Hampton
Standard Oil
H. Clay Pierce
Hadley
Pierce
Waters- Pierce Oil Company
Missouri
iPerce
Boston
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Thomas W. Lawson
Madley
Lawson
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Republic Oi Company
Waters-Pierce
St. Louis
State Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Kennish
Nausas City
St. Jaouis
Kansas City
Standard Oil Company
Immunity sought by Chelago and railroad figures in rebate case
Chelago Dan Paithorn Fred A Wann and the Chicago and Alton railroad seek immunity from further prosecution after a federal grand jury indicted them for granting rebates to Schwarzschild Sulzberger Packing. Their three pleas argue immunity on grounds that employees testified and documents were used to obtain the indictments and are now held by the government for trial preparation.
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Chelago
Dan
Paithorn
Fred A. Wann
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Federal Grand Jury
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger Packing Company
United States
Grand Jury
Senate acts to probe Panama canal conduct
Washington reports the senate adopted a resolution for an investigation by the committee on inter oceanic canals into the Panama canal's general conduct. The session focused on Morgan's rail rate speech urging court settlement of rate disputes, while Bacon's information request on the Morocan question was discussed in executive session. The House debated Philippine tariff measures, with most speeches opposing the tariff and Gillett advocating Canadian reciprocity.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On
House
Gillett
Massachusetts
New Collector for Indianapolis Named by President
Washington January 10 The president announced the appointment of Leopold G Rothschild as collector of customs at Indianapolis to succeed Collector Young. The appointment will take effect February 15.
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Indianapolis
Washington
Leopold G. Rothschild
Indianapols
Young
Gotch Defeats Hackenschmidt in Des Moines Match
In Des Moines Iowa on January 10 Frank Gotch used superior weight and strength to defeat Charlies Hackenschmidt of Sweden in a Greco Roman wrestling contest. The result highlighted Gotch’s dominance in the bout held locally.
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Gotch
Hackenschmiidt
Des Moines
Iowa
Frank Gotch
Charlies Hackenschmidt
Sweden
Marshall Vield Sicken In New York Bed Rounds
News notes Marshall Vield the Chicago merchant is confined in New York with a severe cold. The outline lists J. Benoist paying a record 7 500 for a St Louis Stock Exchange seat and Andrew Carnegie as New York's heaviest taxpayer at five million assessment.
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Marshall Vield
Chicago
New York
Charles ‘Jt. Ritchie
Baron Ritchie
Biarritz
France
T. H. Paynter
United States
Kentucky
Blackburn
J. Benoist
Tracy & Co
St. Louis Stock Exchange
St. Louis
Northwestern Hemlock Association
Hancock, Mich
Amador
Panama
Andrew Carnegie
John 2. Rockefeller
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve touted for piles and sores
The soothing salve is claimed to subdue pain instantly when applied to piles sores cuts boils and similar troubles. It draws out inflammation reduces swelling and acts as a rebefacient aiding Nature to permanently remove the trouble. Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Norwegian Postal Worker Convicted of Mass Letter Pilferage
A Norwegian postal worker was convicted for a two year spree of stealing mail, having pilfered about 1500 American letters. Weeks later another worker faced conviction for the same crime, with about 1000 letters taken over two years.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Relief for Indigestion
Indigestion is easily overcome by Kodol Dyspepsia Cure which digests what you eat and gives the stomach a rest enabling recuperation and strength. It relieves indigestion belching gas sour stomach heartburn and aids digestive organs to transform foods into rich red blood. Sold by all druggists.
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Motherhood
Bradfield
CG. Attenta
Seventeen Engulfed In Haverstraw Brick Pit Disaster
In Haverstraw New York a clay pit collapse on Rockland Street caused thirteen houses to topple sixty feet into a void. Thirteen missing, twelve occupants of fallen houses among the victims, and rescuers who perished. Fire and freezing conditions hampered efforts overnight. One man James Sammie saved his wife risking his life, though she was injured.
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Haverstraw
N. Y
Rockland Street
James Sammie
Sammie
Denounced Auto Denied Passage on State Highways
Minneapolis and Preston voices ignite debate at the Minnesota State Agricultural Society opening session. A motion to restrict automobiles is resisted as farmers push for legislative action. a special committee may be appointed to push the auto question through the legislature.
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Minneapolis
Jain
Minnesota State Agricultural Society
Grattan
Preston
Minn
Eirateia
Randall
Northern Iowa State Medical Association meeting report
The State Medical Association Detroit chapter notes the thirty second annual meeting in Detroit. Papers read by lr b Wood of Anola and ba Ch de Waebhin of Detroit, and Tip Willian Dickey of Toledo. Obie and Kudhana attend as delegates.
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the State Medical Association
Detroit
Michigan
Obie and
Kudhana
Ama
Northern irieState Medical Association
Lr B. J. Wood
Anola
Ba Ch de Waebhin
Tip Willian Dickey
Oledo
Honor for President Roosevelt in New York Club
The New York Athletic Club elected President Roosevelt as an honorary member. The ceremony marked a notable tribute with Roosevelt receiving recognition for his leadership and public service.
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Roosevelt
New York
Dan
New York Athletic Club
Roosevelt Wits
Hopper Loses Her Case At The High Court
In Victoria BooCS data, the full court dais ruled against Hopper in a decisive case. Uluminousdsaiadust Sida Wadhiee Hopper faces popper damisniain action as the court delivers its decision.
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Victoria
Boocs
Phre
Fuolb Court
Chicago not to be buaton Chicvango water affairs
A confusing local notice outlines charges of a five million dollar craft contract. Assistant Corporation Counsel Sutherland and Comptroller McGinn face stormy questions. Engineer Ericson notes denials from other departments about corruption or tunnel inspections.
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Chicvango
Uade
Corporion
Sutherland
Bus
McGinn
Ericson
Water tunnel scandal and alleged city corruption fallout
Sutherland accuses Chicago officials of graft and faulty water tunnel construction. He estimates 5 million in losses from a bad contract and misused city machinery. City Engineer Imeson calls the claims absurd, noting conduits lie deep underground and water tests are clean. The piece ties to recent press portrayal of Chicago as the healthiest city.
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Chinago
Sava Sutherland
Imeson
Chicago
Strife in Russia Deepens Amid Revolt Clashes
Reports from St. Petersburg detail continued upheaval as government warns the worst may pass the winter outside the Baltic, Caucasus, and Don regions. Rebels sustain orders to reject compromise, boycott the national assembly, and plan armed action while martial law spreads across southern areas and attacks claim officials and bystanders in Mitau and Opatoff.
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St. Petersburg
Tan
Baltic
Caucasus
Don
National Assembly
Mitau
Reds
Russia
Black Sea
Sea of Azov
Novominsk
Poland
Luanatskevich
Opatoff
Weight loss drive lowers secretary's weight to 2094 pounds
Washington January 10 Secretary fatt has pursued a systematic weight reduction for weeks. He began at 314% pounds and yesterday weighed 2094 pounds, achieved mainly by a careful diet. He aims to reach 250 pounds.
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Washington
Fatal feud ends in street gun duel in Durango
Durango Colorado January 10 Sheriff W J Thompson of La Plata County and Policeman Jesse Stengel exchanged a dozen shots with revolvers on the main street. Both men were mortally wounded with Thompson dying later. The feud dated from the late election when both were candidates for sheriff.
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Durango
Colo
W. J. Thompson
la Plata
Jesse Stengel
Thompson
Pennypacker Extends Call for Pennsylvania Session
Governor Pennypacker issues supplementary proclamation to extend the extra session. It includes plans for a uniform primary election system Civil service reform for state officers and regulation of expenses.
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Pennypacker
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Italian delegate Venosta departs for Algeciras conference
The Marquis Viscont Venosta, head of the Italian delegation to the Algeciras conference, leaves for Spain after a Paris layover. He plans to meet Premier Rouvier, with whom he maintains friendly relations.
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Hatian
Algeciras
Rome
Fav
Coroner's jury rules death of J Crane Wilson self caused
In Colorado Springs the coroner's jury investigating the death of wealthy Coleageins figure J Crane Wilson on a Colorado road last Sunday ruled the death was by his own action. The verdict cites self inflicted causes as the cause of death.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Tan
J. Crane Wilson
Coleageins
Colorado
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules illegitimate children inherit
Madison Jan 10 The Wisconsin supreme court decided that children of illegitimate unions are blood relatives and can inherit property from their legitimate relatives, extending inheritance rights under the Wevitituate purcuats doctrine.
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Madison, Wis
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Iily Stturner
Mille Weemeyer
Neil Again Appointed Umpire
Wilmington Del Jan 10 The local judge reappointed Charles Neil labor commissioner as umpire to settle the miners dispute in the Pennsylvania coal regions. Robbed of Money He Won and Killed
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Neil
Wilmington
Del
Kansas City
John Brockett
Dooling Fight Over Removal In Springfield Jan 10
A long signed statement by Robert H Patton of Springfield rebuts Attorney General Steads opinion on gubernatorial authority to enforce saloon laws. Patton cites Section 6 Article 5 of the Constitution, asserts governors must execute laws including dram shop regulations, and notes Missouri Governor Folk closed St Louis saloons, prompting defiance. Also: Swift & Co increases Chicago capital stock to 50 billion, Illinois state fair set for Sept 28 to Oct 5, 1906, and Frank Dooling vows court fight to block removal as Deposed Court of Honor recorder.
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Springfield
Robert H. Patton
Jinvis
Stead
Patton
Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
St. Louis
Stunday
Frnal
Swift & Co
Chicago
Secretary of State
Southefield
State Agricultural Board
National Association
Dooling
Springheld
Irank
Court of Honor
General tear-up in Morgan county politics sparks dismissals
Jan 10 Jacksonville moves over Ticknor removal at state school for the deaf. Foreman Ticknor is said to have paid laborer Ali Alves for three days though two days were worked. Alves files an affidavit confirming three days. Local politicians predict a vigorous campaign to unseat Superintendent Gillett if Ticknor’s removal stands.
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Jacksonville
Wil
Morgan County
Er. H. Ticknor
Charles Gillett
State School For the Deaf
Gillett
Meknor
Farm and Garden Department
Ali Alves
Friends of
Ticknor
Alves
Farmer James Conners Attempts Slaughter in Paris
James Conners, a farmer near Slaughter, Illinois, traveled to Paris intending to kill Dr A W Slaughter. He seized the attorney’s office, was armed, and held it against others until deputies overpowered him. He believes Je Slaughter’s father tried to kidnap him.
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Slaughter
Paris
James Conners
A. W. Slaughter
Conners
Je. Slaughter
Day Nichols Case in Court in Springfield
The federal court in Springfield hears the case of Mrs. Susan Day against Dr. Charles A. Nichols of Urbana. Mrs. Day, divorced from William A. Day, charges Nichols with using the mails to defraud and blackmail and accuses him of publishing statements that she is his common law wife.
Explosion at Illinois Steel works kills one in South Chicago
A furnace blast at Illinois Steel Co in South Chicago injures five workers. One man Geo Tonenk died, reportedly enveloped by molten metal. Two more may die. The event occurred when a draw pipe plug blew out, sending molten metal onto workers.
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Chicago
Fan
Ilinois Steel Company
Geo. Tonenk
Paralysis for Building Trade Strike Affects Iron Workers
New York Jan 10 A national strike against displayers in allied building trades will be ordered tomorrow. It will affect 10,000 structural iron workers and indirectly throw more than 200,000 workers out of employment. Frank X. Ryan president of the International Association of Bridge and Iron Workers will leave New York to order action.
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New York
Frank X. Ryan
International Association of Bridge and Iron Workers
Oriter
Strike Demand By NYC Trade Council Threatens City
The Greater New York district council of the Housewrights and Bridgeworkers union held a secret meeting to decide seeking assistance for their strike in this city. New York employers hold contracts in May with major cities nationwide, likely to be affected by the national strike.
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Greater
New York
Bridgemen
Iwinion
Michigan Man Missing in China Morley Case Remains Unfound
Minister Rockwell cabled from Peking that China will conduct a thorough search to locate Reuben H Morley a Saginaw Michigan youth who disappeared in northern China and whose father appealed to the state department for news.
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Michigan
China
Washington
Jran
Rockwell
State Department
Peking
Reuben H. Morley
Saginaw, Mich
Morley
Saginaw
Minor leagues unite after amical adjustment at meeting
Chicago January 1 the Association of Professional Baseball Clubs reports amicable adjustments among its minor leagues. Powers is re elected president and Farrer secretary. Injunction denied in Minneapolis January 10 as judges deny a petition by striking printers to restrain picketing. In Goldfield New Jersey Manhattan sees a mining rush with about 4000 people, 2000 from Goldfield, and land prices soaring from 25 to 8500.
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Chicago
Association of
Powers
Farrer
Minneapolis
John Day Smith
District Court of
Hennepin County
Goldfield
New. Dan
Manhattan
Croldfield
We Was Full of Years. Janesville Wis Ode to Aadiison Ray
Aadiison Ray, aged 1, was found dead in bed in Janesville Wisconsin. He had celebrated his sixtieth wedding anniversary Sunday last, highlighting a mix of a first birthday in a long family story.
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Janesville
Wis
Olan
Aadiison Ray
Markets in Chicago Open with Varied Wheat and Hog Quotes
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show wheat futures with mixed openings and range shifts. Livestock futures cover hogs, cattle, and sheep with receipts and price bands, while Buffalo East figures list steady cattle and firm hog markets with standard animal categories and price ranges.
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Choice Prairie
Mast Buffalo Livestock
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Ewes
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Florence Township
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