Waters-Pierce Oil inquiry and witness testimonies unfold
The committee heard testimony on the Waters-Pierce Oil Company with figures about its operations in Greenville, Austin and Greenville area offices. Witnesses including representatives from R G Dun and local agents discussed competition and anti trust implications tied to prior contracts and market presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofcom
Batley
Brian
Acton
Headrick
Kopperl
McFall
Bailey
Hendrick
Pat
WePall
Kopper
Batler
Rome
Balles
Raley
Halley
McPall
John KH. Smith
Collin
Mr. Little
Smith
Stith
Hin Serton
Waters-Pierce Ol
Waters-Pierce Company
Birnett Gibbs
Cullen F. Thoriy
Tmorniig
Wise Oil Company
Greenville
Texas
Lane
Waters-Pierce Ol Company
Old
Pew
Hunt County
Wice Gil Company
Watera- Pierce Ol
G@mith
Watera-Piercee
E. D. Grants
R. C. Dan Company
Wine
Austin
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Texan
Robinson
Comeae
Rakey
Wheely
Waters-Pierce
River and Barbers Bill Passes in House Amid Turmoil
National news items report the river and barber bill passage in the House without delay, plus legislative activity on the army bill and rail commissions. Senate consideration, stock market fluctuations, and natural disasters are noted, with regional updates from Texas and mentions of West Point and the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Dielaon
Senate
Allen
Money
West Point
Amended Canal Treaty May Lapse Without Action
London reports say the amended Hay-Pauncefote treaty may be rejected by Britain. Officials caution no government view can be assumed while Choate and Lansdowne discuss technicals. If Britain declines, the treaty could lapse, with several advisers opposing any other course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nicaragua Canal
Daily Telegraph
London Times
Associated Press
United States
Choate
Secietry
Lord Lanedowne
Great Britain
Oirclaia
Ue Associated Prent
Loral Lansdowne
Wikee
Lord Hansdowne
Western Jockey Club Ideation Prompts Turf Races Split
A Turf Congress delegates plan to withdraw Chicago St Louis New Orleans Latonia Tanforan Memphis and Louisville tracks to form a Western Jockey Club. They aim to reorganize racing governance, with a powerful board of stewards, exclude outlaw tracks, and redistribute treasury funds to support the new body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Louis
New Orleans
Latonia
Tanforan
Memphis
Louisville
St Javits
Mempow
Louieville
Jockey Pub
Utewarts
Little Hock
Oakland
Dleside
Billy
Western Jockey Club
Wil Ax
Unione
M. Apperson
Létile Rock
Highland Park
Newport
Aecom- Owned
Act Trike
Thin
Oxmeat TV
How Jockey Club
Investigators Look Into Waters-Pierce and Standard Case
Report from Texas investigation highlights doubts over connections between the Waters-Pierce Oil Co and Standard Oil. Witnesses discuss business ties east of the Mississippi and possible bribery claims amid a Senate inquiry, with Governor Gibbs and Congressman Bailey figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Battle of Texas Lamp
Mr. Junkin
Sir Bailey
Sip
Junkin
Mr. Halley
Wes
Dun & Co
St Lioule
Juntkin
Cimeneion
Cullen
Thovine
Farnett Gitta
Thomas
Soft Staeet
McFall
Blk
Achoeve
Swiffe
McLensan County
Minu
Waters-Florco Company
Riot in Corbin Kentucky leaves multiple dead and injured
In Corbin Kentuckys riot follows after James Shotwell was shot by Rollie White. Several people killed and injured as the crowd attacked and an explosion tore into a grocery store. A guard was placed over White and investigators awaited the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbin
James Shotwell
Rollie White
Shotwell
White
Alwf
Ghoolij
Cery
Susan Cox Wan
Deg
Cimans
Kroger Undecided on Visit to America and London
The article reports Mr Kroger undecided about visiting America and London. He would consider travel only if President McKinley would receive him officially as President of the Transvaal. His French companions oppose the arduous journey in winter travel due to health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mir
Kroger
America
McKinley
Transvaal
Cure 4 Cold In One Day Claim From Elixir Ad
Slogans promise rapid cure using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets with a bold claim to erase cold symptoms in a single day. An unresolved druggist disclaimer appears, noting refunds if it fails, and the ad bears Dr. W. Grove's signature on each package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grove
River and Harbor Bill Move Passes House
The House advanced the River and Harbor bill after debate on Secre tary of War explain ing difficulties in obtaining official copies. The committee adopted a substitute authorizing a three nation international commission to monitor waters near the US Canada boundary and propose navigational measures. The bill passed 185 to 2 as part of the committee of the whole procedure.
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Meral
Bailey
Hanger Stange
Wartlington
Hull
Tthe
Mia
Cogs
Ie Armond Pevcluten
Chaffee
Wynbel the Loorus
China
Hall
de Arment
Moi
Burton
Great Britain
United States
Canada
31. Lawrence
Atlantic Ocean
Britain Faces U S Relations Amid British Editorial Critique
London reports a harsh critique from the Globe on American policy and a fear that a political bloc seeks to humiliate Britain. The piece notes Washington's growing hints toward changes and doubts any non unilateral amendments would be accepted by Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Globe
Great
Great Britain
Lord Pauncetote
United States
De Wet Crosses Vaal River Signaling New Boer Move
A Johannesburg report says General De Wet crossed the Vaal River and joined Transvaal commandos. It suggests a possible concentration of 7000 Boers with several guns for another attack. Capetown rumors claim Boer leaders push an assault on the mines and a southward advance toward Cape Colony.
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London
Johannesburg
de Wet
Vaal
Transvaal
Capetown
Cape Colony
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Offer Quick Relief Claim
A magazine-style medical notice touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a cure for catarrh in the nose throat and chest. It claims immediate relief from head and throat discomfort, asserts chronic progression without treatment, and prices a 50 cent package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Stuart
Movement of Ocean Vessels Reported in Norfolk Shipping Roundup
Special to The Post lists arrivals and departures at Norfolk January 1. Vessels include Manco from Galveston to Bremen, Anselma de Larrinvee from Galveston to Hamburg, Nueces from New York to Galveston, and salved schooner Loulwe B Crary for Galveston. Additional arrivals include Woodleigh from Chowten Hamburg, Zampa Ur from Galveston Port Hudson, and others en route or cleared for various ports in the Americas and Europe.
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Norfolk
Manco. le
Woodleigh
Gir
Frond Chowten
Hatiburg
Zampa Ur
Galverton
Port Rude
Falten
Port Harries
Caries
Nicaragua
Hispanio Span
Fort Simon
Nickside
Carai Salting
Londe
Co.temhaven
Newport News
Suldal Ts
Tord Kelvin
Hamburg
Algifra
Hesten
Pratece
New York
Granada
Rotterdam
Antwerp
Newport
Nowe
Pions
Olenbure
Iren
Statenday
Races in New Orleans Admit Turmoil and Mixed Results
Crowded track notes show disputes over officiating and entry refusals during a New Orleans meet. Several horses and handlers face investigations while race times and placements are listed for multiple events on a cloudy day with a low tract.
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New Orleans
Jackey
Stewarts
oIwner
Cary
Cody
Mile
Caliear
Hinndale
Comewell
Timn
Hehe
W. J. Baker
Don Sisresin
Harve
Brakeman
Ah Eigphth
Draniburg
Mr. Hes Chante
Thoroughbred listing with scattered race entries and odds
A dense OCR of a horse racing page lists numerous horse names, competitors, weights, and times. Entries reference Oakladd, Florine Ji Spite Lath, Invictus, Gurion Brews, Dandy Jim, and others with times and placements noted in a chaotic mix. The page contains race terms like mile and quarter mile segments, selling events, and various abbreviations, reflecting a busy betting and racing schedule.
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San Francisco
Jeaiare
Alauria
Avior
Bok
Adie
Wilinyrs
Oakladd Jolly
DIX
Gollitg
Larreto
Wucuchy Court
Aeillag
Alaoria
Tome
Pilarity Cotrae
Invictus
Gurion Brews
Foore and Weis Outing Captures Local Interest
A fragmented notice notes an outing for January involving Foore and Weis. HB Canfield discusses Texas links and a native of Dick Eshaline, with commentary focused on a notable overcoat description and the perspective of captains and crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weis
Canfield
Texas
Dick Ehaaline
Docket and Officers At January District Court Convened
Ceprod Texas January M-Dilevrict court convened with Judge J. B. Alelowar presiding and S. 4. Metall serving as state attorney. County Attorney John W. Lewis, and district officers W. Gunn and others were named. A heavy docket looms with three weeks of court activity noted.
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Ceprod
Texee
J. B. Alelowar
Ninth District
S. 4. Metall
John W. Lewis
Bheriy JC Grierfith
W. Fr. Gunn
Auponk Dhe
Mttorneys
L. T. Hightower
Beaumont
W. L. Dean
Huste
Bank cashier shot in Wathena. examiner killed
Hank Cashiler Suleided of Wathena Kansas reports a bank cashier Harpster from the Bank of Wathena shot in the head during a walkie today. The Kansas State bank examiner arrived to examine the bank accounts and was later shot by Harpster in a nearby cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wathena
Kan
J. ¥. Harpster
Bank of Watheba
Walekie
Expelled Democrats in Harrison caucus over party split
A Harrison Pennsylvania event from January 1 to 4 saw a caucus of the senate and house Wemostaty. The action expelled from the party those Democrats who aligned with the ap Movement and voted for Mr Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Senate
House
Wemostaty
Zapalac-Pee Matrimony At Rockhouse Catholic Church
Miss Agate Zapalac of Rockhouse married Mr Frank Pee in a ceremony officiated by the Rev Father 8 at the Catholic Church. The event occurred with the presence of the Feuidence of the Slide's Parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pachachbor
Apalac - Presshure
Texas
Agate Zapalac
Rockhowse
Frank Pee
Catholic Church
Sheriff Defends, Says He Did His Duty in Leavenworth
Leavenworth Kansas January 16 Sheriff Everhardy defended his actions over the Alexander case, claiming he did all in his power to protect the Black man and prevent mob violence. He described his role in guarding the prisoner, denying calls for militia aid, and maintaining order during the tense aftermath of the burned man’s death.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Comoly
Everfardy
Alexander
Steilingy
Lespeitworth
Everhardy
Tomlingen
Alexende
Las Nigel
Wiffenior Lumbers
Olehoues
Manis
Stanley
Tunis
Sherif
Alexander's Funeral Notable in Leavenworth
January 16 report from Leavenworth notes the funeral of Fro Alewinder, a Black man linked to a war band. He received minimal ceremony and was laid to rest beside a potter's wall after mundane arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Leavenworth, Kun
Alewinder
Potter's Wld
Fruit Growers Face Frost Risk and New Factory Plans
Weather worries fruit growers in Jacksonville with warm spells risking bud swelling and frost damage. Projections suggest expanded apple and pear farming, a likely new canning or canning-related facility, and a cotton feed of Willefestel planned for the summer.
Alvord Jr Sentenced to Thirteen Years for Bank Defalcation
Cornelius L. Alvord Jr of New York was sentenced to thirteen years in prison for defaulting on a note at the First National Bank. The defalcation amount cited was $900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mivord
New York
Cornelius L. Alvord, Jr
Firs National Bank
Woek
Topeka Govenor vows trial for perpetrator in Leavenworth case
Fragmented dispatches report varied local items from Topeka to Brooklyn. Notes include a governor promising a trial in Leavenworth, a bi-hirat jewel seizure in New York, and political results in Tennessee and Nebraska amid unrelated nationwide snippets.
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Stncome Youri
Brooklyn
J. Martin
Greenport
L. J
Edward Hunter & Co
New Yorke
Alh Paterson
N. J
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Joe Bailey
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WE. Cushman
Trans.vaal Commandos
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Conroe
Hank Cashiler
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Crowe Haler
Hinshaw
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LD. E. Thawe
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San Antonio
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Burt
Aspecia
Dupre
Who
Gevold Hansen
Talsareliy
J. Newton Hathaway
Alamo Plaza
San Ant
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