Rockefeller funding cited as motive in Anti-Saloon League
A Northwest Post summary of an Affidavit by Charles R. Mabee of Detroit claims John D. Rockefeller funds fueled the Anti-Saloon League with as much as 570000 since 1896. The document to District Attorney Jerome alleges league corruption, bogus degrees, and political manipulation for corporate ends.
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Anti-Saloon League
John D. Rockefeller
Bodine
Missouri
Versailes
Rockefeller
Miller Gazette
Charles R. Mabee
Detroit
Mich
Anti-Saloon League of America
F. Max Shankrisler
Wayne County
Standard Oil
Mabee
League
Jerome
New York City
Jerome, Mr. Mabee
Thomas Lawson
United States
Northwest Post
New York Anti-Saloon League under fire in Detroit dispute
The piece attacks Mabee and liquor interests for false accusations against the New York Anti-Saloon League. It notes Mabee failed to appear for a June 14 hearing after naming witnesses who denied involvement. Dr. Tower and Dr. Wood repudiated the charges, and Jerome and associates prepared to confront the case.
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Murphy
New York City
Mabee
Jerome
New York
Associated Press
Detroit
R. Mabee
St. Louis
Wood
Anti-Saloon League
Baker
Russell
Mateo
League
New York League
Patterson, Weele & Dennis
Board of Foreign Missions
Presbyterian Church
Snakes, hay, and hometown tales from the prairie
The page records a string of small town happenings and tall tales. Dr Lebo suffers a runaway while haying. a rattlesnake bite affects Miss LePainteur’s valuable mare. Proctor excels on Ryan Hill. the Big Chief from Tower visits Moorcroft. neighbors gather hay with the LaGest brothers and Uncle Joe seeks a housekeeper as local life hums along.
Postmaster Jolley Resigns at Goldie Threatens Office Closure
Goldie faces loss of postal service as Postmaster Jolley resigns unless a successor steps forward. A potential mail line to Rockypoint via Goldie could be established, but bids for the contract were hindered by a too short notice. A bonus from beneficiaries may secure service continuation.
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Jolley
Goldie
Rockypoint
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Mark
Tall Cedars
Mr. Proctor
Ryan Hill
Camp Stout
South Dakota
Tower
Moorcroft
H. B. Clark
Timothy Bay
LaGest Brothers
Mr. Crane
Joe
Ned Coad
Wood & Chaplin