Kansas fights Standard Oil over refinery and fair prices
Kansas lawmakers push a refinery bill using convict labor and fixed freight rates to curb Standard Oil. The plan includes a 2000 barrel daily refinery at Pers Rounds, a common carrier pipe line, and a requirement to sell oil at uniform statewide prices. Supporters hail it as the people’s push against monopoly amid a federal probe ordered by President Roosevelt.
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Kusts
Kitna
Kansas Oil
Juan
Anil
Oil Trust
Becaune
Trust Busters
Pers
Hoostvelt
Jacob Waldeck
Boy Uses Knife After Dance Near Clermont Ind
Clawed Stelling and others were arrested early Sunday after a knife attack on Charles Kuck and assailant injuries to Mins Minnie Murphy's escort near Marvling and Washington streets. Lippard allegedly struck the man across the wrist and abdomen, with the victim saved by doctors.
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Clawdy Stelling
Lippard
Drs. Robison
Wigenbere
Berkley
Bennett S In Office Henry W Hennetts Postmaster Return
Henry W. Hennett entered as postmaster of Indianapolis Monday morning after serving in that role. A formal welcome occurred Sunday with a banner presentation and congratulatory remarks from colleagues. General George McGinnis, the retiring postmaster, received a token watch from employees.
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Henry W. Hennett
Tndianapolis
Bernec
Hia
És Tv
Asd
Jona 1
Siildeler
Beuda
George McGinnis
Gox
Pastofiiae
Verdict of not guilty in bold robbery case
The jury at Angola Indiana returned a not guilty verdict for Toblva McGrew and Kareny Wier son who were charged with robbing and attempting to murder William Brows, ending the high profile trial.
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Angola
Ind
Toblva McGrew
Kareny Wierson
William Brows
Ruins Ablaze As Wholesale District Shells Fire
A devastating fire on a Sunday night tore through a wholesale and hotel block near 2 rllan-st Bowenast dackson Phice and Luultienni-st. Fire engines fought the blaze with water streams as shelves and buildings collapsed, trapping and injuring firemen while guests fled the Sherman house and nearby hotels. The inferno endangered Kiefer Drug, Delmetsch bakery, and other firms, drawing a crowd of 25 000 spectators as walls fell and skylights exploded. Captains Quinn and Delaney led crews, with several firefighters hurt but continuing to battle the flames amid collapsing girders and searing heat.
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Rllan-St
Farineley & McUrea
Americ Express
Foy
Lwo Chémicala
Wahnley & McCrew
Sherman House
Tadiananotts
A. Kietor Drug Company
FE. Volmetseh Company
Grimth Brothers
Stair
Wetthep
Savoy Bate Daxing Oe
Marnient Koenes
Stutr Minmery Company
St. Charles
Calin Talion
Adaims Rapre
Mercharat
Wiefer
Debra
Thomas Quinn
Mim Song Dion
Peter Delaney
Merrick
No. 38
Pertt
Louisana-st
Munley & McCren
Meridlan-st
Saun
Meridlan-at
Meriidunst
Tame
Louisiana
Georgiasis
Fire Devours Block Still Looms Over Indiana City
Fire rips through a stretch of Meridian Street in Indianapolis nearly destroying a block beyond repair. Fire crews station a water tower south of the alley and systematically attack the flames as hotel guests flee into the night.
Krate Bribe Trial Opens in Butler Missouri
Charles Krate former St. Louis councilman faced trial in Butler after being extradited from Mexico. Judge Denton presides as prosecutors allege a $6900 bribe influenced decisions. The case, filed under a change of venue, began Monday morning with Krate entering the courtroom.
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ERATZ
Echipps-M' Mak Press Association
Butler
Charles Krate
St. Louia
Mexico
Denton
Life in the Territory Sees Police Gunfire Incident
In Mubrogee Indian Territory on Feb 30 police clashed with a group of alleged thieves. A handgun fight wounded a policeman, and ten African American suspects were arrested. None of the wounded officers died.
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Ecrippe-Wrae Press Association
Mubrogee
I. T
Willan
Fire at the Grand Hotel Triggers Panic and Damage
A Sunday night fire at the Grand Hotel caused confusion as guests fled in scorched attire. Firefighters, bellboys, and guests evacuated while water and smoke damaged upper floors, injuring no one but forcing about 500 guests to seek other hotels. Prizefighter Harry Forbes was among the displaced guests.
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Nen
Witi
Kawite
Wagerie
Time Pacific
Grand Hotel Company
Balf
Harry Forbes
Paddy Nee
Doyle
Fre
Heroic Firemen Save Caton Station Amid Devastating Blaze
Firemen faced extreme heat as they fought a massive blaze near Caton station. Chief Coots and Chief Barrett praised their courage as they saved the Pahiman Linver and Armstrong Surgical sites, while the Dolmetach company building burned on the opposite side. Streams of water quelled the flames after hours of effort.
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Coots
Chiv Barrett
Meritan
Szares
Caton Station
Neenpie
Pahiman Linver Company
Armstrong Surgical Instement Company
Dolmetach Company
Subway Tavern report critiques saloon closure effort
New York February report from Saloons Quit advocates notes Subway Tavern aims at reforming old-time pilots and neighborhood liquor use. Three nearby establishments have closed within a two block radius. The report claims two hundred workers now lunch at the Subway daily, while adjacent joints shut down.
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Scripps-M'Rre Presb Association
New York
Subway
Peace party gains upper hand in Russian court
Telegram dispatches report the peace party has the upper hand in the Russian court with peace in sight in the far east, signaling shift in foreign affairs and potential easing of tensions.
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Ecripps-Ntrae Press Association
Werlin
Tagllait
Far East
Indiana Union Traction Company timetable summary
Trains operate on multiple divisions including Muncie to Indianapolis, Indianapolis to Logansport, and through to Peru. Timings show daily departures from early morning to evening with limited and express trains. Greenfield line offers service to Greenfield and surrounding stops, with through cars to Dayton, Ohio.
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Indiana Union Traction Company
Muncie
Indianapolie-Locansport
Peru
Locansport
Indianapolis
Tami
Siam
Indianapolis & Logansport
Indiana ‘Northern Traction Co
Loganaport
Express Service Schedule Fragment
Fragmentary note shows express service with two trains daily except Bungays. It lists departure times from Indy polls and Georgia and Merilliagsis to Shribrville, with depot reference at a power house. Details are garbled and exact stations and times unclear.
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Bungays
Htdiana
Georgia
Merilliagsis
Shribrville
Power House
Indiana and North Western Traction Timetable No 10
Indianapolis schedule details limited trains for Lafayette and way stations with departures from 10:10 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. plus limited trains to Crawfordsville and Lebanon Frankfort and Crawfordsville connections via Frankfort with the Clavey Leaf line to St Louis and West. Through trains from Indianapolis to Southport Greenwood Whiteland Franklin Amity Keipsburg Taylorsville and Columbus run hourly until 8:10 p.m. with additional services via Delaware or Virginia routes and express cars from Georgia and Meridian for Franklin and nearby points.
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Greenfield Line
Greenfield
Knightstown
New Castle
Dublin
Cambridge City
Tetchmond
Dayton
Lina
Sprttgfeld
Columbus
Hemitton
Cincianat
Ohio
Knightatown
Deave
Latso Urrive
Indianapolis
Lebanon
Frankfort
Crawfordsville
Loula
All West
Haserigane
D. Norval
Gen. Ag. Traction
Tr. C. Reynolds
Genk. Magr
Ind
Indianapolis, Columbus & Southern Traction Co
Southport
Greenwood
Whiteland
Franklin
Amity
Keipburg
Taylorsville
Het
Tralha Trave
Travne
Ghis
Delawarests
Virginia
Georgia
Meridianais
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Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
TOTAR
Topeka
Kas
Prairies
Bert
Uther Yceuslong
Standard CW Company
Kangas
Uwe Standard
Supreme Court
Supreme
Spratter Stubbs
Hoch
Hero Jo
Danbury Hat CO
Washington St
Mato
Metro iz + HS
Klefer Dru Company
Query
Kitith Brothers
Jeanny B.S
Doli Teeth Company
Sherims House
Savoy
Ketown Stairs
United States
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Bank Teta Tiejny
Long Ch
Luis
Bunitings
Quinn
Craan
Wrion
Paris
Ciurion
UNION
Subway Tavern
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Mafia
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Great Money
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Apette Market Square
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Tagblatt
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Rob Es
Toledo, Chi
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Detroit & Chi Ltd
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City Ticket Office
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Poul Hoten
Reeve Snaanapotia
Clacianga Express
Pr ‘Toledo and Datroit
Vandalia
Arriva
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Capital Express
Vincennes Express
St. Louis
Chiesge & St Leuis
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F. Mal
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