Garfield's Report on Standard Oil Seeks Prosecution
Washington reports reveal extensive Standard Oil and railroad abuse of inter state commerce laws. Garfield's commission accuses rebates and discriminations, while Standard Oil denies charges and plans a full reply. Prosecutions contemplated as New York markets react to the revelations.
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California
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M.F. Elliott
New York
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Roosevelt
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Grain Markets Report from Chicago May 2
Wheat opened at 78 cents and closed at 79 cents. Corn opened at 46 14 and closed at 46 3 quarters. Oats opened at 32 and closed at 32 cents.
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Chicago
President appoints Walter H. Gales Bozeman Receiver
The President appointed Walter H. Gales to be receiver of public moneys at Bozeman Montana. A. H. Ketchum D D Sunday School missionary returned to his home in Baker City this morning.
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Walter H. Gales
Bozeman
Montana
A. H. Ketchum
Baker City
Convention Opens as Texas Travelers Protective Association Meets
Hundreds of members of the Texas branch of the Travelers Protective Association gather in Houston for a two day state convention. The local Post C prepares the reception and program with a grand Rice Hotel banquet billed as a social highlight for visiting Knights of the Grip.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Travelers Protective Association
Rice Hotel
April 1906 Astoria Post Office Receipts Rise
The Astoria post office reports April 1906 receipts of 2085.50, up on April 1905’s 1680.57 by 455.07. The gain is blamed on the collapse of business in San Francisco affecting express and telegraph firms. Morning Astorian.
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Express and Telegraph
Ierende Ius
Haveinesiud
San Francisco
Senate Approves Increase in Gold Reserve to 100 Million
The senate passed a bill raising the U S gold bullion reserve from 60 million to 100 million dollars with a provision that the extra gold be coined promptly after approval.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Senate
Scranton Delegates Seek Answers From Mitchell on Coal Field Clash
In Scranton on May 4 delegates prepared questions for Mitchall to address claims by anthracite operators that soft coal interests are being pitted against hard coal. Conservative miners press for a clear explanation of the alleged maneuvering amid concerns over a shifting advantage to bituminous miners.
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Scranton
Mitchall
Mitchell
Operators Still in Session At Stripps Mews
Chicago May 4 The Illinois coal operators met at noon and received executive council recommendations to hire non union engineers and other necessary workers to preserve properties in the mines. Leaders expect the recommendations will be adopted.
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Chicago
Ilinois Coal
Executive Council
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Miners Stand by Union in War Boundaries
Scranton May 4 miners adopt resolution to stand by the union regardless of any nation taken. The issue referred to a special committee with a decision expected tomorrow. President Mitchell says the scale committee will not meet operators to seek concessions.
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Rompps News Association
Scranton
Mitchell
Earthquake Shocks Felt In San Francisco Morning
Two light earthquakes were recorded in San Francisco in the early hours of the morning at 5 3 and 4 45 causing awakenings but no panics as residents grew used to the tremors.
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Scripps News Association
San Francisco
Mediterranean fireship ordered to Malta and Turkish waters
London orders the ship The Mediterranean firet to leave Malta and proceed immediately to Turkish waters. The directive hints at a strategic redeployment amid rising tensions in the region.
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London
Mediterranean
Malta
The Dalles Buys A Fine Power Site
The Dalles acquires 160 acres near Mill Creek Falls from P C Fagan and wife for 1000 dollars to harness water power for lighting and manufacturing. The deal secures a potential dam site to raise water by eighty feet and create an ample summer reserve for city use. Also purchased were 40 adjoining acres from Mrs. Susan Fox for 28.40. Alongside, local notices announce Johnny Riggs aerial show on May 6 at Ball Park and a Commercial Club dance with irrigation hours listed.
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Millcreek Falls
P. C. Fagan
Dalles City
Water Commission
J. 8. Golt
Commission
Wick's Place
Mill Creek
Susan Fox
The
Dalles Chronicle
J. K. Lantz
Cove
Millions Promised Bus Hundreds Only Received
San Francisco reports relief funds totaling over 4.8 million promised, yet only about $900 on hand. The city mobilizes retailers to relocate, debris clearing on Market Street continues, while relief and distribution efforts face strain from 300,000 dependents and limited supplies.
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San Francisco
I Ness Avenue
Market Street
Despondent Farmer James F. Banta Ends His Life
Despondent over flood losses Tracy Gal May 4 James F. Banta a wealthy farmer blew out his brains last night. He had behaved oddly for days but friends did not expect such a rash act. He leaves a family.
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Tracy
Gal
James F. Banta
Friantia
Rioters and Troops Clash in Bristol Amid Arrests
Rioters and troops clashed in Bristol today with several collisions. The cavalry charged the mob and succeeded in quelling the disturbance. Ten arrests were made.
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Scripps News Association
Bristol
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