Battle for Control of Waters-Pierce Oil Company
February 16 reports show Henry Clay Pierce and allies initiating legal action for control of Waters-Pierce Oil Company. Rockefeller interests contest the votes and accuse Standard Oil and Rockefeller proxies of conspiring to upend the trust and seize the business in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil- Hoekefohler Intercata
Waters-Pierce Ol Company
Henry Clay Pierca
United Statenau Court
Supreme Court of An
Indiin
Piero
Efoler Interosia
Watera-Pierce Company
Rockefeller Intereeta
Plerea
Elopement Rumor Shocks Britain Duchess and Masseur Target
A sensational rumor spreads that a prominent English duchess eloped with a French masseur. The story cites secret histories and court gossip, while denying confirmed identities. No names or destinations are verified, prompting social-outrage and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Han
Ynold
Aristoclei
Heynolda Soya
B Manneur
Char- Crosa
American Leaguers Wrap Up No Trade Talks
Chicago Feb 16 managers of the American league met to discuss the national agreement and minor league reclassification. Trades were expected to be discussed but now appear unlikely. President Johnson noted matters of importance to be discussed with no consensus on potential exchanges.
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Chicago
Ennate
Presiden
Huw Johnson
Artificial fee in New York to rise 26 percent
New York on February 16 reports artificial fee set to advance from $2 to $2.60 per ton on March 1 despite a light harvest. Producers notified wholesale dealers of the increase, with a manufacturer citing uncertain outlook and prospects of a big cool strike as the reason for raising the price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McFarland Versus Eddie Murphy Ends With McFarland Victory
Hoath Dend February 16 report: Pockyw McMerkind defended its title in a boxing match against Leather Middie Murphy. The bout lasted four rounds, McFarland gaining the edge in every exchange until a right hand floored Murphy, forcing a nine count and ending the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMerkind
Murphy
Wwe
McFarland
Sory
Conspiracy Charges Expected in Valet Case Inquiries
New York District Attorney and grand jury extend inquiry into whether improper influence led to Folke B. Brandt's long burglary sentence. Testimony alleges altered reports and pretrial influence by city officials and a Bechiff attorney, amid ongoing probe after Schiff banker pardon.
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New York
Whitman
Folke B. Brandt
Mortimer L. Schiff
Dix
Wooldridge
Brandt
Behiff
Polles
Drandt
Bechiff
Dakota Troops to Maneuver at Sparta Wisconsin
South Dakota state militia will be sent to Sparta Wisconsin for regular maneuvers instead of Fort Hassell Wyoming due to cost. Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin troops join. Illinois not involved. The force will gather at Camp Roosevelt near Witertown for four to five days of drills prior to July maneuvers with target practice in camp.
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Timois
Sparta
Thin State
Camp Roosevelt
Thin City
Seven Escape In Dynamite Cases
Government reports show seven of sixty four indicted in the dynamite conspiracy have not been arrested. Named are Michael J. Young of Boston and several union officials across Chicago Detroit Omaha and Philadelphia. District Attorney Miller said the union cannot post bond due to the required $240 000. Evidence includes correspondence from local unions about planned explosions.
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Tidtinnpole
Lad
Omaal
Wen
Micheal J. Young
Boston
Internation Association of Bridges and Structural Iron Workers
J. J. McTray
Wheeling
W. Va
J. W
Young
Charles W. Miller
Hyon
Iron Workers’ International Union
Usalat
Yen
Iil
Iron Workers
Bonis
Iron Workers’ International
Miller
Carser
Ryan
Rk VM
Reon
Chicago
Hila
Heat
Feternation Iron Workers
Frank Buchanan
Hoe
Teweriie
Origrem
Tyran
Arvorbean Federation of Labor
Lyon
Typhoid Fatality In Lincoln Under Medical Inquiry
A five year old son of Donald T. Warde died under typhoid suspicion while under care by a Christian Science practitioner. The city health officer reported delays in medical examination and sought a grand jury inquiry into possible prosecution.
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Lincoln
Neb
Donald T. Warde
Matthews
Spoulman
Aigu
Earlier Hour for New York Baseball Games
New York plans to start National League games at 9 40 p m to accommodate fans unable to attend before 3 00 a m. Manager Meadrow and Secretary Livlen advised owner John Te Brunh of the local club, citing audience reach and travel concerns.
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New York
Meodraw
Livlen
John Te Brunh
Pulrone
Preeliat Farwell
Brooklyn
Ure
Aim
Fragmented OCR note on measurements and names
The readable text mentions two beet measurements and a ceasing line about someone named Migs and other partial names. The passage is garbled with missing words and unclear context, offering little verifiable detail.
Grand jury ready to air Folke Werandt case in New York
The grand jury prepares a special inquiry into the Folke Werandt case, former valet to banker Mortimer J. Schiff, reportedly jailed 30 years for burglary in the free degree and conspiracy. District Attorney Whitnurn aims to present evidence independent of other inquiries. Justice Gerard may subpoena witnesses and books as provided by statute.
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New York
Folke KF. Werandt
Mortimer J. Schiff
Whitnuin
Jum Tee Gerard
Dix
Arandt van
Brandt
Juetlen Gerard
Martinez Behla
hia @lient
Wizard Banker Faces Trial Over Black Art Swindles
Chicago reports Ceorz A Pupunak y a banker broker and real estate agent is set for federal court on charges of swindling thousands in a long running series of trickery aimed at a northwest Polish settlement. Investigators describe the accused with grandiose titles and depict his schemes as Arabian Nights like with invisibility oils and talismans.
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Chicago
Bhedas Mal Papa
Grand Vigier
Dana Angiers
Popansky
Wigard
Hagdad
Buckerino
Caloon
Ethel Barrymore Expected to Have New Baby
New York reports intimate friends say Miss Ethel Barrymore and husband Russell Griswold Colt are expecting another child after the birth of their first son in December 1909. The Colts wed in March 1909 at Hyde Park near Boston and reside with their infant at Mamorenech New York.
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New York
Feb
Russell Griswold Colt
Ethel Barrymore
Boston
Samuel Pomeroy Colt
United States Rubber Company
Colt
Los Angeles
Mamorenech
Miss Barrymore
Kate
Empire Theater
Supreme Court Decisions From Des Moines This Morning
The Iowa Supreme Court issued rulings in multiple cases this morning. Reversals touched school districts, counties, and various appellants across Keokuk, Plymouth, Story, Wayne, Wapello, and other districts with names like Pisher, Seybold, Fisher, Creswell, and McCoy involved. Each case overturned lower court decisions or involved remand, reflecting a wave of civil and procedural disputes across the state.
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Dew Moines
Reb
Supreme Court
Pisher
Appellant
Behool
Keotu
Keokuk
Seybold
Bisle
Menon
Fisher
Ve Bloorwenor & Co
Pow‘uo
Earley
Iteamer
Eppellint
Plymouth
Cresawell Va
Walnwright
Taylor Sipivlet
Poshier
Fotoer
Miwarbou
Arid Wenanaded
McCoy Ve Nuese
Story District
Viinow
Roiney Counny
Wayne Dietrict
Lyom District
Adams led juror panel in Indiana case at Bloomington
In Bloomington Indiana Adams faced charges tied to a whitecap incident. Jurors included three Indiana University faculty members as the trial proceeded with a defendant in custody and others held on related charges.
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Bloomington
Adams
Harvey McParland
Farmer Lavt
Jory
Indiana University
Tobe Smovihy
Maren Tern
Mexico City
Madero Yeetoning
War
Interior
Arrests In Dynamite Conspiracy Sweep Across Unions
Federal indictments target eighty iron workers and allied unions in a nationwide conspiracy to transport explosives. Leaders and business agents including Frank M. Ryan of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers are among those seized in Indianapolis and other cities. Police expect most defendants in custody soon as bonds are set and cases proceed.
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Frank ©. Webb
New York
Iron Workers’ Executive Board
McManigal
New York City
Webb
Dynamiter
Jersey City
McManiger
Mackin
Hoboken
Labor Temple
Hobken
Craneville
N. J
Phoenix
J. J. McNamara
Frank Webb
J. di. McNgimora
Hoseton
Worcester
Maes
Drag Net Swoops for Girl’s Ravisher in Grand Island
Sheriff Seivers coordinates with deputies and neighboring authorities as a broad dragnet spreads through the Grand Island area. Investigators probe men held as suspects in the murder of Goldie Williams last Wednesday, hoping the probable criminal remains near the crime scene.
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Grand Island
Neb
Goldie Wiliams
Seivers
Iowa Master Bakers Name Officers and Nominees
The Iowa master bakers designated officers and announced nominees led by Two Mulgrew for president and Charles Alstadt for secretary. Louis Kaui and Mises Mulnes named as directors, with candidates from Davenport Des Moines Keokuk and Sioux City for vice president positions. convention city decision pending.
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Des Mein
Manter Bakers
Lowa Tauday
Davenport
Des Moines
Iou
Chicago women start drive to free Mise Hagel Bogen
Chicago club women launched a campaign to win parole for Mise Hagel Bogen currently held in county jail. Judge Thonore ordered a $81.700 bond for compliance with court costs as awaiting questioning. Defendants were found guilty and await further proceedings at Joliet.
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Chicago
Yeaterday
Judie Lockwood
Mies Bhogin
Bowen
Thonore
Wa Wits
Woke
Joliet
Unclear OCR Fragment on Historical Election Impasse
Fragmentary text describes a political dispute around a pretreatment proposal and a deadlock in a legislative body. Mentions sessions, votes, and a comparison to a prior year but lacks coherent names, dates, or places. The readable content signals a procedural stalemate without definite outcomes.
Diverse World News Snapshot From Taft Lincoln Addresses
The dispatches cover varied events from the era including Taft and Lincoln birthday observations in New York and Denver, a five week diplomatic tour planned by Secretary Knox, a Chicago aeronautics demonstration, and international travel notes. Reports include court and crime notes from Newark and Boston, a large New York fire, and civic actions in Washington and Pittsburgh.
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Washington
Central
South America
Knox
Taft
Spanish American
Caribbean Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Mir
Mexico
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Real Ditchens
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Soeanea
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Nayor
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Sneed
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A. G. Boyes, Jr
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Sidney Bieber
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Lcadera
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National Council of the Boy Scouts of America
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American ‘Tobacco Company
Hrithih- Aiterian Tobacco Company, Limited
Itsehioft
London
American Tobacco Company Ofves
American Tobacon Company
Percival
Denver
Colo
Great Western Gill Company
Shipminge
St, Paul
Minn
T. Halbert
Minnesota Progressive Republican League
Robert M. la Folleye
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Simon Malley
Bonnie Reedy
Loura Bpencer
O Malley
William Burns
Thomas Donegan
Lola
Kan
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France
Yerltarday
de Hattie
League of State
Indianapolis
Uoon
Rts
Frank M. Ryan
International
Asonciation — of
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
McNamara
Spurgeon H. Meadows
Burinins
International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Arso
Co, Ke, Dowd
Machinists’ Union
Rochester
N. Y
Frank CC. Webb
Iron Workers Executive Board
Ortle McManigal
Richard H. Houlihan
Hhe
Orde Me Manigal
Evi Phillipe
Troy Workers’ Union
Byracuee
Howard Clark
Ernest G. W. Casey
Cincinnati
John T. Butler
Wallalo
International Iron Workers
Detroit
Itte
Eugene A. Clancy
San Francisco
J. F. Munsey
Sault Lake City
Olaf A. Tinetmoe
Pacific Coast
James B. McNamara
Havkin
Butler
Mendowsa
Sherman
McNamara Brothers
McMangal
Lane Angelou Times
Mlc
Iron Workers’ Union
Executive Board
Hockin Te
Jonn
McNatmarn
Ntowhoster
Munele
Ind
Tiffin
Ohio
Hockin
Jim
Buffalo
J.J. McNamara
Muntele
Hoeckin
Edward Smythe
Peoria
Pohewlng
Fron Workers’ Union
Richard Houviihan
Nanciing
James Cooney
Jiues Coughlin
William Shoupe
Foremer
St. Louis
John Barry
Paul Mervin
McNanera Defense Fund
Milwaukee
W. E. Heddin
Herman G. Seffert
Frank (. Web
Inedianapolia
Bellefontaine
Syracuse
E. BE. Phillipa
Johny Carroll
Phillipa
Scranton
M. J. Hannon
Daniel Buckley
Busi Ness
Low Wnt
Rnatehl
Ih-A
J. Cavanaugh
ML. Pennett
Duluth
Fred Mooney
Cleveland
Peter J. Smith
George Anderson
Iowa
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Belay
Smd
Panama
Rocotte
Lea
Mins
Pronk Plueek
Gorring
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Austration League
Chinon
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Homenickneas
Jersey
Crawford
Faft
Republican State Central Committee
Theodore Roosevelt
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Tate Brough
Republican Club
Newark
William (. Myers
Myers
Cal
Albert Brockman
Mavenport
Virovhman
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Mars
Uprone
Vesterdas
Healey
Joseph J. Etter
Arturo Clovannittl
Lawrence
Annie Lopes
Lawrence Pullee
House Committee On Foreign
Pan- American Union
Congress
Pittsuurgm
Mt. Zion
Ferguson
Maplewood
Japan
Pranelion Mobruary
New Orleans
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