Land fraud probe targets high officials and land gangs
A sweeping government investigation accuses land officials and prominent lawmakers of colluding with railroad and mining firms to loot coal mineral and timber lands across Utah Wyoming Colorado Montana New Mexico California Oregon and beyond. The hearings name Senator Francis E Warren and others as wielding long running influence over the land office and appointments and seek criminal accountability for alleged multi state plunder.
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Ralt Lake
Rov
Justice
Land Department
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Secret Service
Federal Grand Jury
Court of Equity
Rio Grande Railroad
Utah Fuel Company
Pleasant Valley Coal Company
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
Montana
New Mexico
California
Oregon
Francis E. Warren
Warren
Land Office
Senator Clark
McKinley
Willis Vandevanter
Interior Department
Vandevanter
Frank W. Modell
Binger Hermann
Call for Oil Trust Papers in Waters-Pierce Case
Austin lawyers led by Attorney General Davidson filed a demand for Waters-Pierce Oil Company records. The request targets books and vouchers, agreements with other firms, and correspondence involving J W Bailey, J D Johnson, George Clark, and New York parties from 1900. It also seeks trust agreements, mutuals with Eagle Refining and Texas Oil and Gasoline, and ownership details involving Standard Oil and Missouri attorney Hadley.
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Austin
Tex
RB. G. Davidson
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Texas
George Clark
Ateye
J. W. Bailey
H. C. Pierce
J. D. Johnson
Oil Company
New York
Waco
Eagle Refining Company
Texas Oil and Gasoline
Hadley
Missouri
Waters-Pierce
Standard O11
December Dividend and Interest Payouts Estimated
New York on November 29 reports preliminary compilations showing December disbursements total about 90,000,000. The Standard Oil Company leads with 9,750,000, followed by American Tobacco at 4,024,245 and United States Steel at 2,542,476. The Atchison tops railroads with 2,566,276.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
American Tobacco Company
United States Btuel Corporation
Atchison
Plans for a $28 million Louisiana sugar merger
A New Orleans committee announces plans to form a merger totaling 28 million dollars, uniting Louisiana sugar plantations and sugar houses to consolidate the industry.
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New Orleans
Louisiana Suagr Plantations
Evidence of Crime Probes in Utah Coal Trade
Salt Lake dispatch reports intensified efforts in Washington to halt prosecutions of corporations linked to land frauds disclosed by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The IC hearing will feature J T Marchand and E E Thomas proving that Titah Fuel Co received rebates from the Denver Rio Grande and Rio Grande Western to curb competition. Williams, Utah Fuel auditor, is mentioned in alleged blanket rates of twenty six miles per ton aiding the Pleasant Valley Coal Co and others in monopolizing Utah coal transport.
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Salt Lake
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
J.T. Marchand
E. E. Thomas
Titah Fuel Company
Denver A& Rio Grande and
Rio Grande Western Systems
Y Williams
Utah
Famine relief scandal prompts Stolypin action in Russia
Premier Stolypin orders a ministerial meeting to dismiss the affair over Lidval and Gurko involvement. Gurko resigns and faces a court. An inter ministerial commission will probe with evidence gathering and cross examination. General Fredericks and Sotskich linked to the case are summoned or sought.
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St. Petersburg
Stolypin
Lidval
M. Gurko
Council of Ministers
Senate
Fredericks
Nizhni Novgorod
Sotskich
Remarkable papyrus find at Oxyrhynchus expands classical corpus
A London dispatch reports Drs. Grenfell and Hunt uncover about 130 boxes of papyri at Oxyrhynchus. Spanning from the second century B C to the sixth century A D, the cache includes fragments of lost works and a vellum leaf with 45 lines of gospel text showing a Pharisee rebuking Jesus at Jerusalem’s temple. Jesus replies with a critique of outward purity.
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Chicago
the Tribune
London
Jesus
Temple of
Jerusalem
Send Colony to Africa
London reports a South Africa company offered the Salvation Army 1 000 000 acres in Rhodesia for colonization with land reverting to the company if the project fails General Booth said the plan was prematurely disclosed and he declined to comment on details as it might all fall through
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London
South Africa Company
Salvation Army
Rhodesia
Booth
Orchard Case Postponed In Idaho Trial
Boise Idaho Nov 80 Harry Orchard who killed former Governor Steunenberg and who turned state’s evidence was taken to Caldwell to appear in court. By consent the trial was postponed until the next term of court. He was escorted by Warden Whitney two guards and two detectives all heavily armed as a precaution.
Czar Approves Twelve Hour Workday in Russia
St. Petersburg reports the emperor has signed a resolution by the council of ministers establishing a 12 hour working day with two hours for meals in all industrial and other circles. The law takes effect six weeks after promulgation.
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St. Petersburg
Council of Ministers
Oregon state land sales fall sharply amid price rise
Oregon reports 1005 1906 land sales total 47087 acres about 11 percent of the prior two years. Revenue dropped to 475,898.00 though pre price buyers paid on time. State Reform School name change recommended to State Industrial School with new facilities and 60800 appropriation urged.
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Salem
State Land Board
State
State Reform School
State Industrial School
N. H. Looney
W. St. Pierre
Tuly
Reform Echogs
Elk Protection Law Extended to 1907
The 1903 Oregon legislature extended elk protection until September 15 1907. After that date elk may be killed only from September 15 to October 15 and only one elk per person per season.
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Salem
Oregon
Spraying Decision Pleases McMinnville Orchardists
County fruit inspectors gain authority to compel spraying. Yamhill’s orchards range from well kept to moss covered older plots. The big red apple stands to thrive in the county’s rich soil if growers apply defense against worm damage.
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McMinnville
Yamhill
Barley Tests Planned in Willamette Valley
Officials of the Bureau of Plant Industry plan experiments with at least ten high grade barley varieties to improve malt quality and boost grower adoption. The Willamette Valley is chosen as a prime location for the tests in the coming season.
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Salem
Buoreau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Willamette Valley
Inspector to Probe Edwards Charges at Pendleton
Indian department to send an inspector to Pendleton to investigate charges against Major Edwards Umatilla Reservation agent. Edwards is accused of using his official position to steer exclusive dealings with the Commercial National Bank, the Indian funds depository. The inspector should arrive in the latter part of the month.
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Edward
Pendleton
Indian Department
Major Edwards
Umatilla Reservation
Edwards
Commercial National Bank
Linn County Timber Sale Nears Completion
A timber deal involving 5 000 acres in Linn county is nearly closed. The land is to go to John A Merrill of Niagam New York and Eastern associates. Merrill, once third assistant poetmaster general under McKinley, is in Linn county evaluating the timber and its outlets.
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Linn
Albany
Linn County
John A. Merritt
Niagam
N. Y
Merritt
McKinley
Vale to Get Electric Light and Water Franchise
Vale city council grants a 20 year franchise to M G Hope J W Hope and R B E Fulton to install an electric light and water system. Work to begin within four months and finish within one year with an estimated expenditure of $100000.
Central Door & Lumber Plant Shuts Down Over Car Shortage
Astoria plant of Central Door & Lumber Co. closes temporarily due to lack of rail cars and high freight rates. Officials expect a likely resume after the first of the coming year.
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Astoria
Central Door & Lumber Company
Thaa
Ths
Flour Mill Output Surges For Preston Parton Milling
Records show 306 cars shipped on Washington & Columbia River line from Jan 1 to Nov 1 and 1200 cars on Oregon Railroad & Navigation by Oct. The Preston Parton Milling plant produces about 650 barrels of flour daily at full fall capacity, highlighting its large scale operations.
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Athena
Preston-Parton Milling Company
Washington & Columbia River
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Granite City’s finances boast no tax levy since incorporation
Granite-Granite maintains several hundred dollars in the treasury with all debts paid yet no tax has been levied for city government since incorporation. The city fathers consider installing electric lights as a likely upcoming improvement.
Oregon Angora Goat Show Planned in Dallas for January Dates
The eighth annual Oregon angora goat show is set for Wednesday Thursday and Friday January 1 10 and 11 1907 in Dallas. Breeders at Brown's hall met last week with many farmers in attendance and decided to extend the event to three days from two.
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Dpallee
Oregon
Portland Markets Report Of Fruits Vegetables And Livestock
Market prices for fruits vegetables and livestock listed by item and quality. Apples pears cranberries oranges strawberries butter eggs poultry turkeys ducks beef veal mutton pork hops wool and hay are shown with ranges per box dozen or pound and per ton or cwt. Oregon and valley items appear with variant prices and weights.
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Oregon
Oregon Burbanks
Oregon Ranch
Valley
Train Hold-Up Delays Coal Freight Through Oregon Towns
A mob of about 260 in Ontario Oregon halted a westbound Oregon Short Line freight carrying coal bound for Rock Springs. They demanded four cars be sidetracked to a local dealer, diverting the train to Payette Idaho after a prior hold-up at Nysan. Police described the actions as orderly but firm with no coal in town at the time.
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Ontario, Or
Boal
Oregon
J. H. Farley
Farle
Payette
Idaho
Nysan
Ore
Here
Moba
Sugar Trust Fined in Rebates Case
The American Sugar Refining company was fined 18.0 for rebates from the New York Central. The railroad faced the same penalty for giving rebates. A Detroit rebate claim was prepared in Lowell M. Palmer’s office and sent to Buffalo’s Fast Freight lines. Palmer deposited a bank draft to sugar trust accounts.
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New York
American Sugar Refining Company
New York Central
Detroit
Lowell M. Palmer
Trafi
Trust
Buffalo
Vanderbilt Roads
Bank of Buffalo
Chemical National Bank of New York
Railway Corporation
Palmer
President Roosevelt plans Panama canal message to Congress
The president, healthier after his sea voyage, returns to the White House. Secretary Loeb delivers a backlog of ex NC, then attends the 11 o'clock cabinet meeting. The Panama canal message is expected to reach Congress about a week after the new session opens.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Panama
Porto Rico
Loeb
Panam Canal
Congress
Double Deck Bridge Plans Discussed by City Officials
New York reports the Brooklyn bridge faces repeated crashes drawing Mayor McClellan and officials to a conference. They consider longer trams and higher headway for temporary relief and a near term rebuild for permanent relief. Double decking to add railroad lines is deemed feasible but years away.
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New York
Navy
Brooklyn Bridge
McClellan
Demand Witte Expulsion Sparks Telegram to Emperor
In St Petersburg on November 28 the Monarchy and Reactioniste urged the emperor to expel Count Witte after their threats failed to drive him from Russia. Witte's revival of Blava signals a return as a political factor. Bochi dispatch notes rumors he may seek a parliamentary seat, prompting widespread enthusiasm in his hometown.
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St. Petersburg
Count Witte
Russia
Bochi
Government Creates Four Montana Forest Reserves
Proclamations issued at the Helena land office announce four new forest reserves in Montana. They include the Missoula, Lolo, Snowy Mountain, and Pryor reserves, with large reductions proposed for the Little Belt and Kootenai reservations.
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Ielenn
Mont
Montana
Littl Belt
Kootenai
Hielena
Misoula
Lolo
Snowy Mountain
Fergus Count
Pryor
Record Wilburton mine blast leaves uncertain death toll
Wilburton report cites 19 deaths in the past year at the Degnan and McConnell King No. 1% mine. Last night the mine blew up with frightful force. six men escaped. It cannot yet be determined how many lives were lost.
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Wilburton
J. T
Degnan & McConnell King
Phast
Oklahoma constitutional reforms debated in Guthrie
In Guthrie Oklahoma debates on railway regulation and civil rights arise. Proposals include a consolidated schedule for sleeping cars and sick care while opposing free passes and Jim Crow measures. Judge Ledbetter voices strong state sovereignty against federal supremacy.
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Guthrie
Okla
Delonte Clint
Ledbetter
Mere
J. T. Bathe
Eee
Oklahooma
Lerd
Bonds By The Ton In French Shipment To Jersey City
New York reports a vast export of bonds to France with 400,000 of 6,000 francs and 290,000 of 2,500 francs in a special express shipment. The operation involved 13 guard service members and 108 secretaries processing names and seals for execution.
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New York
la Proven
Jersey City
Crusoe's Island Report and Tax Plan Echo Global News
Fragmented report from Mexico City notes an early island disaster and a Chilean consul document. It mentions a maritime response and inland guidance, while a London committee proposes a super tax on incomes over 25 000 dollars for windfall eligibility and revenue plans.
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Crusoe
Mexico City
Juan Pernandet
London
Dee
Tee
Moroccan Resident Safety Provokes Minister Departure
Dec 1 Tangier dispatch reports the minister Guimmeres left Fes amid unrest in Morocco. Citizens accuse authorities of failures to secure residents, prompting the withdrawal of the official and raising concerns over local safety and governance.
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Amere
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