Standard Oil dominance cited in pipeline control report
Herbert Fox Smith, commissioner of corporations, reports that Standard Oil controls midcontinent pipe lines, giving it a huge transportation edge over independents. He notes pipeline charges are excessive, with shipping costs far above actual transportation plus a small profit, disadvantaging independent refiners in distant markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-Continent
Ninois
Linglidiana
Appalachtno
Standard Oil Abuse of Pipelines and Rail Discrimination
A historical critique argues Standard Oil dominates oil markets through unfair pipeline practices and railroad discrimination. Independent refiners lack efficient lines, hindering competition. the report cites attempts to block independent pipeline ventures and curb marketers, asserting significant power built on denied access to transportation. The essay promises further discussion in later sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian
Seaboard
Standard
Standard OU
Scandalous and unlawful report targets Standard Oil
A study accuses Standard Oil and affiliates of monopoly tactics energy by railway discrimination and exclusive control of the petroleum industry. It claims refined over 84 percent of crude oil through its refineries and produced 86 percent of U S illuminating oil, with vast export shares and pipeline dominance. It says after rebates ended the firm set secret rate discrimination and refused common carrier duties across the nation.
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Wot Pt
Unil Gethbods
Standard
Mid-Continent
Unclear OCR fragment on time controls and trade
A fragment suggests discussion of time standards affecting wholesale and retail trade, lacking clear details or identifiable entities. The readable portion hints at controls not applied to both wholesale and retail sectors, but the text is too incomplete to specify scope or outcome.
Busse Uses Resignations to Control Chicago Schools
Mayor Busse seeks the resignation of twelve school board members appointed by Judge Dunne to secure retention of G Cooley as superintendent. Cooley is noted as the highest paid school head, with Dunne’s appointees allegedly opposing him. Terms expire soon, and an election for the superintendent is usually held nearby.
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Chicago
Busse
Judge Dunne
Br. G. Cooley
Cooley
Dunne
Alfonso's son baptized in grand royal ceremony
Alfonso prince of the Asturias had his baptism held in the private chapel of the royal palace with the royal family, officials, foreign representatives, and many grandees in attendance. Papal, imperial, and royal envoys attended, including Cardinal Rinaldini and Prince Arthur of Connaught. Minister Collier represented the United States.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Prince of the Asturias
Pope
Cardinal Rinaldini
Wing Edward
Prince Arthur of
Connaught
Wiliam
Prince Leopold of
Wohenzollern
Joseph
Archduke Eugene of
Austria
Charles
Portugal
Duke of
Oporto
Minister Collier
United States
Orchard Interview Exonerates Newsmen Motives
Boise May 20 Prosecuting Attorney Koelsch concluded his investigation into the Orchard interview in the Steunenberg murder case. The report finds no improper motives by any party connected with the incident, noting reporters only sought news. Judge Wood ordered the report filed with no action taken.
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Boise, Ida
Koelsch
Harry Orchard
Steunenberg
District Court
Orchard
Wood
Contestor Gives Up the Contest in Butte Mayoral Bid
In Butte Montana on May 20 counsel for Jerry Mahoney Democratic mayoral candidate con testing Corby’s win admits defeat. Fifty one ballots marked for Mahoney were so palpable frauds that Mahoney himself denounced them.
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Butte
Mont
Jerry Mahoney
Corby
Mahoney
Lakollette Starts Bear Hunt in Muddy District
Glenwood Springs Colorado May 20 Senator Robert Lakollette of Wisconsin arrived here and has begun a bear hunt in the Muddy district with guide Jake Rorah.
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Glenwood Springs
Colo
Robert Lakollette
Wisconsin
Jake Rorah
Scores on the Ball Field
Baseball scores from Saturday and Sunday across leagues and associations. Nineteen scores list results for Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsburg Boston Chicago New York St Louis Cleveland Detroit and more with multiple games per city. Key outcomes include Brooklyn over Pittsburg in the second game and Chicago sweeping Boston in one matchup.
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Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
New York
Association
Ato
Indianapolis
Indiannapolis
Milwaukee
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Toledo
Louisville
Atoleda
Milwaukee -Kansas City
Minneapolis—St. Paul
Columbus
Western
Denver
Lincoln
Stour City
Pueblo
Des Moines
Onuiha
Sioux City
Puahdie- Des Moines
Foraker Responds to Brown Over Ohio Convention Push
Senator Foraker rejects Brown's claim of controlling Ohio Republicans noting conventions must decide presidential choice. He defends voters' right to be heard, denounces "rank and offensive bossism," and states his choice will be set by the next lawful Ohio Republican convention.
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Washington
Foraker
Columbus
Brown
Republican State Central Committee
Harris
Ohio
Taft
State Central Committee
Syrown
Canton
Cannon Dines at Albany Banquet Speaks on Politics
In Albany on May 20 Speaker Joseph G. Cannon dined with magazine publishers at their annual banquet and spoke on politics. He praised Governor Hughes, noted that the machine usually backs the party’s top candidate, and argued New York’s crucial role with 39 electoral votes. He contrasted the idea of a card candidate with true leadership and likened rivals to dawning dogs in the Washington hunt. He also weighed Governor Hughes and Torrres as presidential possibilities and warned against empty candidate talk.
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Albany
N. Y
Joseph G. Cannon
Hughes
New York
Republcan
Cannon
Cannor
Torrhes
Washington
President to Inspect the River Trip Plan
President Roosevelt plans a possible three to four day inspection trip down the Mississippi River in the fall, gathering with inland waterways commission members led by Representative Gordon of Ohio to discuss river trade and national waterways policy. Detroit Man Disappears in El Paso mystery with Detroit ties and family abroad.
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Washington
Mayne
Mississippi River
Inland Waterways Commission
Gordon
Olio
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup ad claims gentle relief
An advertising notice promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a non opiate remedy that gently moves the bowels to drive a cold from the system. It asserts compliance with the National Pure Food and Drug Law and lists Wm F Jungkunz, a druggist at 85 Stephenson Street, as the seller.
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Kennedy
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
Favorite Prescription for Nursing Mothers and Women
An advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription claiming to restore vigor in nursing mothers and women with gynecological complaints. It promotes relief from headaches back pain pelvic issues and irregular menses, touting a glyceric extract without alcohol and urging readers to request a booklet for details.
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Paine
The Puppet Show in English History
The puppet show rose from rustic drolls in early England to a fashionable amusement under Steele and Addison. A 1666London production by an Italian puppet player at Charing Cross introduced Punchinello, anglicized to Punch, noted by St James Gazette.
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England
Steele
Addison
London
Charing Cross
St. Martin's Parish
St. James
Help in Colonial Days for a Colonial Woman
A Good Housekeeping passage contrasts options for colonial women facing threats from native tribes, enslaved people sold to bidders, bound convicts, and transported free willers. It notes occasional chances to hire a respectable immigrant, yet warns these women typically end up in swift marriages.
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England
Holland
The Rise of Pamela and the Novel Genre
A compact note on how Pamela by Samuel Richardson launched the modern English novel in 1740. It describes Pamela as a pioneering prose romance reflecting the day and manners, and notes its great popularity that spurred many imitators from London publishers.
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Englaand
Samuel Richardson
London
Veranda Dinner Plan Sparks Humorous Honeymoon Moment
During the early honeymoon, a nervous young gentleman tries to dazzle his wife with lavish plans at a restaurant. He asks for both table d hote and a la carte, prompting polite waiter humor as the scene unfolds.
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Benedict
Death of Duke of Wellington tolls muted Trim bells
Report from Trim near Duangan castle notes the death of the Duke of Wellington. The bell tolling initiated a muted peal when the tenor bell, cast in 1769 the duke's birth year, unexpectedly broke during the performance. The scene recalls the duke's youth in Ireland where he sat in Parliament.
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Duke of Wellington
Trim
Duangan Castle
Ireland
Wellington
Inconsistent church folk and a soup factory clash
The Louisville Courier Journal comments on inconsistent church members and their conflict with plans to build a soup factory next door. The piece notes the paradox of cleanliness versus aggression, while a separate remark urges confidence and self-assurance in life.
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Macduff
Louisville Courier- Journal
Plot to blow up Cook County jail with nitro in cell
Chicago reports a planned jail explosion by inmates and outside allies. Charles J. Wanson and James Mahoney, both serving life terms, allegedly hid a nitro glycerine can and planned to blast a wall during bath time to escape with outside help led by Carl Van Tassell. Eleven others, five outside, were said to be involved and communication occurred via letters.
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Chicago
Cook County
Tailer Whitman
Charles J. Wanson
Luke Witzpatrick
James Mahoney
William Zaleski
Carl van Tassell
Panson
Pal
Criminal Court
van Tassel
Whitman
Hanson
Mahoney
Shadowed wife case yields federal indictment in Illinois
In St Louis on May 20 a man who tailed his wife Pearl for a year while posing as a tramp stableman is indicted by the federal grand jury for tampering with the mails. He allegedly intercepted a letter to former sweetheart Seeley Brackett and destroyed it to spur a divorce. Mrs Miles resides in Clifford with her parents and Miles remains jailed without bail. In Du Quoin on May 20 a gasoline tank explosion wounded three nearby youths, Wiley Sizemore, Robert Roach, and Miss KDE Sizemore, severely burning Roach and leaving all in critical condition.
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St. Louis
Pearl
Cartersville
George W. Miles
Jewett
N.Y
Miles
Seeley Brackett
Tle
Iiteut
Jal
Clifford
Jaib
du Quoin
Wiley Sizemore
Robert Roach
Kde Sizemore
Roach
Thames
Bio pattered systems seek fare change in Illinois hearing
Springfield May 20 representatives from several bio patroad systems in Tlinois plan a hearing next Wednesday afternoon before Governor Deneen at the L-cent passenger rate. They hope to persuade the governor that a Q-cent fare would be fair and avoid injustice to them.
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Springfield
Bio Pattroad
Tlinois
Deneen
Venerab Assembly
Government to trim total appropriations to 16 million
Springwell Mary 20 notes the attorney general's department to report opinions on several appropriations from a constitutional angle. Once received, the governor will consider reducing the aggregate from 21 million to 16 million, with funds divided accordingly.
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Springwell
Mary
Genercus
Peter A McPeake Dies After Wheel Injury
Murphysboro May 20 Peter A McPeake veteran printer known as a widespread figure in American printing died from injuries after being crushed under wagon wheels. He had roving printer work for more than fifteen years, famed in small and large shops alike.
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Murphysboro
Til
Peter A. McPeake
kKoown
Harriet M. Burbank and Diane Teachs Studio at Grove
Harriet M. Burbank hosts a studio session at Grove featuring instructor Diane. The event highlights portraits, craft seating, and a preview of works in progress with guest participants and open demonstrations.
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Harriet M. Burbank
Diane
Grove Sr
Gebide
Music at Cost at DeVore Piano Co Freeport
Foreboa Year advertising opportunity offers readers the chance to buy music and sheet music publications at actual cost. Register via mail or phone at the PEANO PARLORS. Smith & Barves Piano Song Book offered free to all callers. DeVore Piano Co 76 75 Stephenson St Freeport Hl.
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Pope
Smith & Barves
DeVore Piano Co
Stephenson St
Freeport
Animals Weep and Cry as Grief Is Observed in the Wild
Harper's Weekly notes travelers in the Syrian desert report animals shedding tears from sorrow or pain. Horses in distress, camels, a cow and calf, apes, a chimpanzee trained to carry water, rats with drowned young, a wounded giraffe, an elephant in grief, and an orangutan mourning mango loss are cited to illustrate animal emotion.
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Syrian Desert
Thiat
Livingstone
Gordon Cumming
Papa’s Little Girl Sends Love From Nellie
A hotel guest refused to pay a telegram charge until reading the message. The telegram announced Nellie, Papa, and fifty bushels of love, prompting the guest to pay the dollar and share the note with the clerk.
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Papa
Nellie
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