Railroads clash over Jail prorate explanation in reports
The discussion notes New England railroads did not prorate on Jail, with The Standard arguing roads could profit by not doing it while the railroads claim they did not refuse. The new bureau’s statement lacks the Garf ield report’s convincing force, though it shows potential and the press hints at broader political drama with an inflamed congressional bid and Uncle Joe Cannon’s influence.
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Standard
New England
Bureau
Garfield
Jess
Ea V. Fitzpatrick
Supreme Court
P. Jones
Claypool
Fitzpatrick
Wattpatrick
Nevitants
Parcel Post
U. & Mall
Uncle Dam Atood Fort
United States
Pratt
St. Just
Roosevelt Popularity Fueled by Unexpected Proposals
Collier's Weekly notes Roosevelt's popularity rests on his unexpected state papers and asides that reveal reforms. The president proposes sweeping ideas, some aimed at eradicating evils in politics and commerce, and his fearless stance boosts public trust in his foresight. Secretary Shaw warns about a speech leak but admits the anticipated path remains obvious.
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Roosevelt
Collier's Weekly
Mr. Roosevelt
Washington
Congress
Nag Snown
New Press Bureau Attacks Standard Oil Credibility
A newly formed press bureau funded by Mandard Co and associates defends the Standard Oil Company, denying monopolistic claims while alleging 125 rival refineries. The piece notes past denials by Rogers and Chancellor Day and questions source reliability, implying railroad collusion would be required to justify commission rates.
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Mandard OU Company
Messrs
Rogers
Rockefeller
Day
Standard of Company
Waters- Pierce Oil Company
Report on Standard Oil and railroads sent to Congress
The complete report by Commissioner Garteld on Standard Oil and railroad relations was forwarded to Congress with no comment in the president’s presence. The 500 page document details evidence and methods used, notes criticisms of prior statements, and stresses that testimony and investigation followed congressional authority. Terre Haute plans a coat exposition amid talk of collusion and corporate misdeeds.
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Corporations
Garteld
Congress
Rogers
Archbold
Wit-Nessey
Metzger Acquittal Sparks Community Response
The Sun lauds Chief Metzger after a jury acquits him in a case tied to assaults and the Koong matter. It argues the prosecution was misused, praises the judge’s restraint, and urges public thanks for the jury. The piece notes Garfield’s oil report to Congress arrived without presidential comment, signaling a strong document.
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Metzger
Poiles
Robert Metzger
the Sun
Koong
Himech
Babea
Las
Metager
The
Sun
Criminal Court of
Marion County
Premont Alford
Indianapolis
Four heiress sisters duel over will and annuity
The Illinois court fight centers on four wealthy daughters seeking to overturn their father's will to claim a 250 annuity for an elderly sister in poverty. The case, recounted by the Indianapolis Star, paints a grim portrait of greed and lack of charity amid high society.
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Ilinois
Supreme Court of
Chicago
The Carnegie hero fund awards twenty six medals
The Carnegie hero fund commission has distributed twenty six medals for bravery with some awards accompanied by money. Drownings and a railroad conductor who leaped to save a man are noted. overall the piece praises everyday bravery and reflects on the impact of medals on society. Included are brief notes on Daniel G. Rea’s marriage, a warship bill, Chandler’s federal job, and standard oil rumors, all in a Boston Globe summary style.
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Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Ua Grage
Bailey
Ilka
Carnegie
Reports contradict earthquakes risk in Los Angeles
J G Mosaiz at the Claypool rejects sensational San Francisco quake reports. He argues Los Angeles remains safe, cites low earthquake loss, and notes California’s shaky reputation after the disaster faded. Also covers James Ringham Republican candidate, Mrs. Ward, Fitzpatrick, and P Jones at the Claypool discussing politics, rural delivery, parcel post, and express firms.
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J. G. Mosaiz
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Pittsburg
United States
California
Ima
Pacific Danat
Beneft
Ode to Dakota’s Sunny Days by an English Writer
An English writer who never visited America describes spring in South Dakota with balmy, southern imagery. Vivid lines paint daisies, yellow-jacker tunes, and long summer days as rivers flow and birds sing in a nostalgic rural scene.
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America
South Dakota
Adrift tale and courtly yarns in scattered notices
A Texas correspondent reports a furloughed agrarian skirmish over a comb and a woman’s skirt amid a string of anecdotes. The piece recaps a jury misvote on an assault case, a Japanese observer’s take on drinking and intoxication, theatrical fundraisers, Hobson Bankhead politics in Alabama, and notes on Ella Knowles Haskell’s legal career, Robert A. Smith’s long mayoralty in St. Paul, Judge Jackson’s federal tenure, and Grand Duke Alexis relocating to Paris with a grand new residence.
Berker and Father Wage School Trustee Contest in Colusa
In Colusa county California Misa Florence Berker challenged her father P F Berker the incumbent for school trustee posting a decisive victory after a heated campaign. She aimed to challenge his plan to oust a female teacher who was her friend. Kaleee Wilhelm pursues a fad collecting pictorial postcards and delves in with energy. The piece also notes Germany’s official representatives abroad facing contributions and describes a postal exchange in imperial style. William S Cook longtime Catharnia Odd Fellow member died in poverty. the lodge buried him after he owed rent and his heirs inherited a vault of securities.
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Colusa County
California
Misa Florence Berker
P. F. Berker
Adhool
Kaleee Wilhelm
Germany
Iain
Kerger
William
Cook
Cathornia
Cok Wilcomiser
Reliauva
New Steel Town Aims for Ideal Factory Population
Buffalo Times notes a proposed Indiana shore city on Lake Michigan designed for a 13 000 worker community with families. Ground cleared for the steel plant and homes, schools, churches, libraries, and municipal buildings as a model of modern city planning and corporate profit versus public happiness.
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Indiana
Lake Michigan
Jabordrs
Buffalo Times
Tuberculosis patient reopens in open air camp on landowner’s lot
A young man named William Paterson, treated at home for tuberculosis, has lived in a fox-covered tent in Grand Rapids wastelands for two months. Under doctor supervision he gained strength, learned to manage chores, and plans to continue open air treatment. The physician remains convinced open air and albumen foods aid recovery, while the patient faces a cautious return to regular life.
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Wiliam Paterson
Fox
Grand Rapliw
Aten
Mivnsionary
Sewtog
Two of a Kind Hoch and Hobson in campaign cry
Kansas advance agents push Hoch and Hobson for president as a slogan. The piece questions why not, arguing there is no particular reason to oppose Feri.
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Richmond YP. Hobson
Alabame
Teralls
Jean Hollis Bankhead
Hobson
Theinavy “Ag
Bankhead
Bankhand
Hoch
Kansas
Must Be Unhappy Record Crop Warns of Losses Abroad
The Chicago News and Herald notes a pessimistic forecast that a record crop will yield unhappiness as reduced demand for our products abroad looms, suggesting a potential drop in exports and earnings.
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Chicago
Nace and Herald
Laugh It Off: A Timely Laughing Tonic Market Tease
A quirky ad style fragment touts a “Laughing” tonic as cure for stress and grumpiness. It promises old fashioned jolly laughter as medicine, urging readers to try a sunny, smiling tonic to brighten mood and relieve nerves.
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Tim
Thus Grover Pays Never Again Remarks Twice Rejected Glance
The text reflects a terse exchange where Grover declares an oath of no repetition and William replies with a cautious perhaps. It evokes a moment of political theater as a press item hints at reactions around a Chicago publication, with fragments suggesting controversy and skepticism.
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Grover
William
Chicago
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