Resolution accuses Standard Oil of overdividend and kerosene price rise
Representative Fitzgerald of Massachusetts urged Congress to condemn Standard Oil for paying a 17 million dollar extra dividend in New York on March 16 1900 arguing the windfall plus a higher kerosene price harmed the public and violated the Sherman anti trust law He called for penalties and for the attorney general to pursue action A Senate resolution to probe senior senators for trust ties was also planned with a Democrat draft and Republican sponsor
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Washington, D. C
Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Standard Oil Company
City
New York
Congress
United States
Ray
Judiciary Committee
Senate
War Talk in the Far East Fairs To Heighten Tension
Reports from Yokohama indicate Western press seized on looming conflict between Russia and Japan. New York paper representatives arrive to cover events, as Russian fleet maneuvers near Port Arthur fuel speculation. Chinese press suggests Japan may strike during maneuvers in the Korean straits.
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Yokohaima
Japan
Viletoria
B. C
Toney
Russia
New York
Wilers
Dxoean Straits
Port Arthur
Korean Straits
Maud S. Dies at Port Chester Breeding Farm
Maud S the famed trotter died at Schultz farm in Port Chester New York on a Saturday morning She was transported from New York a week earlier to be used for breeding but fell ill and failed to recover Veterinary care was unable to save the life of the 26 year old horse once holder of a trotting record of 4 08 in 1880s owned by the Bonner estate and bred for speed and endurance
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New York
Maud S
Schultz Farm
Port Chester
N. Y
Maud
Une Ituert Bonner
Lex
Trusts in Great Britain battle quiet growth of combines
A state department report from Consul Halstead at Birmingham Wyeland notes no public agitation against modern combinations like a wallpaper trust with about 30 million dollars in capital. Dealers may buy stock for ten years within fixed limits, and limited designs must be purchased through the group. Consul Wilbour at Dunn says American wallpaper makers may need to form accords with the British combine to compete, and contrasts U S papers that imitate British and German goods with cheaper, gloss finishes.
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Washington
2. C
State Department
Conaul Halstenod
Birmingham
Wyeland
Noe Fraghile
Wilbour
Dunn
Department
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Syndicate Formed to Bring Fraudulent Damage Suits
Chicago March 20 The grand jury sworn yesterday will probe a damage suit syndicate charged with defrauding Chicago city and railway firms. Evidence against a dozen defendants is said to be strong, with indictments expected for conspiracy to defraud perjury and obtaining money by false pretenses. Defendants fled suits against the city and railroads totaling over 206000.
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Chicago
Ryan
Grand
Lst
Culbertson Editor Narrowly Escapes Shooting in Nebraska
In Culbertson Nebraska on March 20 a gunman fired two shots at editor Tra Cole in the Era office basement while he read and smoked. Cole grabbed a pistol and fired back, driving off a would-be assailant who fled down the sidewalk. Cole described the attacker as a hot-headed local figure amid ongoing political tensions.
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Culbertson
Neb
Tra Cole
Phice
Cole
Establishmnt
Buek Betas
Fleetog
Queen Not Welcome to All in Dublin
Dublin reports turmoil as John Henry Pur tell, acting city marshal, risks deputy to present Dublin’s corporate address to the queen. James Eagan, freed four years ago for alleged dynamite plot involvement, demands relief as bearer of the civic shard. A Marton Works car fire at Con Vincetttal feraneh caused damages, with no injuries reported and insurance noted.
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Dublin
Maroh
John Henry Purtell
Benther
Charles Stewart Parnell
Parnells
Oubtin
James &. Eagan
Tie
Agente
Royal Copemanigs
Topeka Capital feud over Christian daily plan persists
Topeka March article reports a board split as Rev Charles M Sheldons retirement prompts debate over continuing the Capital as a Christian daily A C Baize buys stock and will be managing editor while BE Popenoe asserts continuation on Sheldons lines General J K Trudson Dell Keiser and editor Hudson oppose a religious daily paper and threaten legal action if contracts hinder a different course Sheldon withdraws from the dispute and published a Bible themed Saturday edition
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Kan
Charles M. Sheldor
Topeka Capital
Able Row
Capital Company
Sheldon
BE. O. Papennoe
Kicks
Popenoe
J. K. Trudson
Capital
Pioneer
Man of Kansas
Dell Keiser
Mr. Keiser
Popence
General Hudson
Hudson
UV Porungh Troulies
Tiudsen
Fapeioe
Uty
Tlebson
Daasua
Hatson
Tran Raabe
Bopeney
Gill
Papcice
Douglas County Populists Split at Omaha Convention
Middle-of-the-roaders clash with populists at a Douglas County convention in Omaha. Elmer Thomas leads the negated faction while D. Clem Deaver’s group backs Mr Yeiser and Bryan. Delegates are chosen amid accusations of manipulation and factional moves lasting into the national party’s nominating process.
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Omaha
Nob
Marcel
Douglas County
Fearless
Brling
Nervy Elmer
Thomas
Clem Deaver
Whale People's Party
Denver
Cincinnati
Moyertior
Weiser
Yelser
Douglink Coubty
Mindy
Oylise
Fia
Turin
Yeiser
National People's Party
Sioux Falls
Fuusil
Pultaig
Couvinnath
Yvysser
Nuveraur
Tariff anger sweeps Porto Rico merchants to protest
At a San Juan chamber meeting merchants vote to close shops Monday to back a petition demanding immediate congressional tariff decision. Simultaneously sixty country women march from Naranjito seeking relief from starvation as General Davis promises aid but cites no funds. Similar protests spread across towns as unemployment furthers hardship and supply shortages persist.
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San Juan
Chamber of Commercce
Davis
Porto Rico
Congress
Naranjito
Allem
Rele
Narranjite
San Tuan
Frick Carnegie quarrel case delays potential trial in March
In Witigburg Pennsylvania Judge Aldwin Stowe presided as a lengthy hearing on the Frick Carnegie partnership dispute produced remarks suggesting the case may pause until the fall. An order granting additional time for answers was debated as Merrick and Beattie advanced settlement hopes while Carnegie resisted settlement. Frick and Carnegie’s firms edge toward a broader negotiation with retiring partners.
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Stolte
Litter
Ttn
Merrick
Prise
W. da Scott
Hey
Carnegié
Frick
Banks Rush To Increase Circulation In New York
New York banks have filed applications to raise their circulation to the par value of bonds deposited with Washington. Most banks have sent the required papers to the secretary of the treasury. The increase is estimated at least 2 million dollars, exclusive of additional bonds deposits.
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New York
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Tt In
Banquet of Iffyvan Bimetable Club at State University
Lincoln Neb March 2 The first annual banquet of the Iffyvan Bimetable Club of the State University was held at the Lincoln hotel. Guests included J Bryan T M Patterson and Governor Poynter. Notable faculty and officials attended as endorsers of the club’s doctrines and democratic ideals. Patterson spoke on government and imperialism, criticizing trusts and centralized power while urging defense of constitutional rights.
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People’s Independent Party
Douglas County
People's Independent Party
St. Louis
United States
States
Peoples Independent Party
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Peoples’ Independent Party
Caldwell
National Committee
Sioux Malls
Neb
People’s Independent
Qiarty
I. United Front
Yrishl
Lincoln, Neb
Iffyvan Bimetable Club
The
State University
Lincoln Hotel
J. Bryan
T. M. Patterson
Denver
Poynter
W. S. McNaughton
Dr. Hodgman
Tom Patterson
Nebraska
Patterson
Jefferson
Hamilton
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