Standard Oil Dissolution Plans Unfold After Court Mandate
Wall Street expects Standard Oil to disclose its dissolution and reorganization after the U S Supreme Court May decision. Vice president Moffett says details await the court mandate before any statements, with stock distribution to shareholders and subsidiary holdings to be settled. Directors meet daily at 26 Broadway as Rockefeller visits, following official court guidance.
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New York
Wall Street
Standard Oil Company
United States Supreme Court
J. A. Moffett
Nust
Cee
Supreme Court
Moffett
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Standard Oil
Broadway
John Dr. Rockefeller
M. F. Eliott
HD Health
Stokes Testifies At Tombs On Chorus Girl Case
The Tombs police court heard John Stokes recount his alleged abuse by chorus girls on June 7. Magistrate Preschi and grand jurors heard slides of the investigator’s tale amid the giggles of Miss Graham and Miss Conrad as Stokes described threats and a $25 000 check demand.
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York
Ansonia
Graham
Tombs
Mr. Stokes
Conrad
Stokes
Cholera Detected Aboard Molke Passengers Quarantined
New York reports that a fireman removed from the steamship Molke, arriving from the Mediterranean, is found to have cholera after examination by Health Officer Doty’s team. Cabin passengers go to Toboken, steerage and crew to be observed aboard the liner at quarantine.
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New York
Molke
Mediterranean
Doty
Toboken
Angered crowd battles for the Liliane in Gandive melee
A July 7th report from Gandive Mont describes a crowd seizing a machine to force a fight at the Fourth of July celebration. State militia intervened to prevent injury and restore order after Felix Schmidt of Chicago refused to engage.
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Gandive
Mont
Felix Schmidt
Chicago
Yellowstone
Higher Prices Force in Anderson Indiana
Manufacturers in Anderson Indiana warn of rising costs with an expected price increase of roughly six cents to one dollar per thousand pounds before week’s end. Consumers should prepare for higher rates as firms adjust to market pressures.
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Anderson, Cind
Dennis Determined to Fly or Burn His Machine
Columbus Indiana July 7 Luther Dennis of Franklin says he will make the flying machine he brought for the Fourth fly or burn it in the presence of witnesses who saw his prior failures.
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Dennis
Columbus
Ind
Luther Dennis
Franklin
John W. Gates Hiness Returns to Alarm in Community
Local reports indicate growing concern over the activities of John W. Gates Hiness whose behavior has increasingly drawn attention. Officials urge calm while residents monitor the situation and await further details from authorities.
Condition of John W. Gates in Paris Serious
Paris July 7. The condition of John W. Gates is extremely serious and comatose. His son Charles aboard the Mauretania hurries to Europe in hope of reaching Paris before the operation for removing a tumor. Gates went to London to press a deal with Lord Cowdray over Pearson interests in Mexico, while doctors planned the Paris operation. After his return Dr Coven performed several minor operations to remove the tumor, a harmless growth that worsened with kidney and liver trouble, making the condition alarmingly serious.
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Paris
John W. Gates
Charles
Mauretania
Europe
Mr. Gates
London
Lord Cowdray
Pearson
México
Coven
Rumors of Revolution Roil Cuban Provinces
Reports from Pinar del Rio and Santiago claim revolutionary conspiracies stir rural areas as Gomez faces graft accusations. Officials deny danger while papers clash over intent, urging Cubans to back the government amid alleged unrest. Berlin reports a successful crewless boat experiment on Lake Wannsee using wireless control from shore led by schoolteacher Christian Wirth.
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Tiravana
Pinar del Hio
Santiago
Guiard
Gomez
el Munile
Independent
Berlin
Lake Wannsee
Christian Wirth
Rumors of a Mexican Revolution Gain Traction
Telegrams note possible new Mexican upheaval as global officials and dignitaries engage in conference. Reports mention King Albert receiving delegates at Brussels for the International Iron and Steel Congress.
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Mexico
Albert
International Iron and Steel Congress
Trussels
Senator Works Opposes Public Health Department Plan
In Washington a California senator spoke against the Owen Hill bill creating a department of public health. He cited Christian Science healing for himself and family and claimed his son was cured of drinking habits by the same treatment. The session also featured North Dakota Senator Grenna opposing the Canadian reciprocity bill.
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Washington
Senate
Senator Works
California
Owen Hill
Department of Public Health
Grenna
North Dakota
Cummins
Monetary Commission
Penrose
Finance Commission
Warren
Ft. Mason
Cal
Senator Hilbo Beaten on Train in Parkville Attack
State Senator Theodore Bilbo who seeks lieutenant governor on the Vardaman ticket was attacked on a Parkville train by Jobin Henry, an agent for the New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago road. Henry demanded apologies for Bilbo remarks. Bilbo declined and Henry struck him with a pistol, fracturing his skull. Surgeons fear fatal injuries as political tensions run high.
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Jackson
Miss
Theodore Hilbo
Vardaman
Parkville
Jobin Henry
New Orleans, Mobile & Chicago Road
Tenry
Bilbo
Tilbo
Henry
Four Harmed In Indiana Car Crush Near Covington
In Danville, Judy Clella Black and sister Bessie, with Ira Mott and Frank Craddock from Side, WL, suffered severe injuries when their automobile went over an embankment near Covington, Ind. Black’s leg was broken and internal injuries feared. others less seriously hurt.
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Danville
Judy
Clella Black
Bessie
Ira Mott
Frank Craddock
Side
Covington
Ind
Miss Black
Lee
Atwood Plans Washington Flight From Atlantic City
Hilarry Atwood announced he would depart Atlantic City this afternoon weather permitting to fly to Washington. His route includes Wilmington and the head of the Chesapeake before the final leg to the capital.
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WII
Atlantic Citys
Hilarry Atwood
Washington
Wilmington
Chesapeake
National League and American League Baseball Scores Wrap
National League results include Brooklyn versus Pittsburg and New York versus Chicago with runs and lineup notes. American League matchups show Cleveland versus Philadelphia and Chicago versus St Louis with final tallies and pitcher lines. Association play reports Toledo Toledo, Minneapolis St Paul, and Louisville Indianapolis scores complete the section.
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RLS
Pittsburg
Camnitz
Simon
Barger
Ragan
Frwin
New York
R.H.B. Chicago
Ritchie, Brown and Archer
Wiltse
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Cleveland
R.H.E
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Morgan, Long
Thomas
Gregg and Fisher
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R.h.le
St. Louis
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Scott, Payne and Sullivan
American Association
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Toledo
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St. Paul
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Indianapolis
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Boston
Denver
San Francisco
New Orleans
Washington
Francis E Clark Founder of the Christian Endeavor Society
Reverend Francis E Clark, founder and longtime president of the Christian Endeavor Society, is noted for establishing a major youth outreach movement.
Taft to Speak at Christian Endeavor Convention in Atlantic City
Thousands of members converge on Atlantic City for the twenty fifth International convention of the Society of Christian Endeavor. Rev. Dr. Francis E. Clark is expected to be re elected president. President Taft plans to address two meetings on the pier tonight as the convention’s big feature.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Society of Christian Endeavor
Great Organization
Francis E. Clark
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Taft
Investigation into Boxer Fund payments in Washington
The joint committee on expenditures in the state department reports a new inquiry into a 580000 payment from the Boxer indemnity fund for the general war claim. Former Secretary J W Foster earned a share for securing the claim, and disbursing clerk Thomas Morrison testified as the panel seeks vouchers since 1900. The committee says examining this payment will be worthwhile.
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Washington
Hense
State Department
J. W. Foster
Thomas Morrison
Foster
Bumper crop for Indiana depends on rain
Reports from across Indiana say corn yield hinges on rainfall in the next ten days with drought potentially curbing harvests. Wheat has largely been harvested with yields 10 to 30 bushels per acre and No. 2 quality. oats and peas show poorer prospects while canners eye tomatoes and sweet corn awaiting rain.
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Indianapoli
Ind
Indiana
Naval Instructor Thomas Gignilliat Dead at 84
Word arrived that Lieutenant-Commander Thomas St. Gignilliat retired U S N died in Asheville North Carolina. He served ten years as the Culver summer naval school instructor and was the first commander of the First naval battalion of Indiana. A Georgia native, he graduated from Annapolis in 1855.
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Ind
Asheville
Thomas St. Glanilliat
U. S.N
Indiana
Gignilliat
Georgia
National Academy At
Annapolis
Canada Reciprocals Opposed By Religious and Political Factions
The dispute over reciprocity with the United States draws Canadian resistance led by religious fears as French Canadian Catholics gain concessions. U.S. politics hinge on the Bristow amendment, with Democrats pushing action before adjournment and Vice President Sherman pressing for quick passage.
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Canada
United States
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Polar bear visitors prompt ice aid at Bronx Zoo
A quiet middle aged man at the Bronx zoo identified himself as Malone, Peary's engineer, urging zoo staff to break up ice for the polar bears and musk oxen. Within an hour large ice blocks were placed in the cage pools and ice baths provided.
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New York
Bronx
Silver King
Arctic
Paul Rainey
Malone
Admiral Peary
Ditmar
Col William Haggard Dies at State Soldiers' Home
Lafayette Indiana Colonel William S Haggard commandant of the State Soldiers Home and former lieutenant governor of Indiana died in the Soldiers Home hospital last night at 11 45 after a three month illness.
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Lafayette
Ind
William S. Haggard
Indiana
Soldiers’ Home
Market quotations from Indianapolis and other cities
Market quotes for wheat corn oats and other grains in Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago and East Buffalo with prices for cattle hogs sheep and lambs. Receipts listed for hogs cattle and sheep. Wheat prices range around No 2 red and various futures or cash values across locations.
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Indianapolis
Timothy
Cincinnati
Chicago
East Buffalo
Madison County Wet Election Hearing Sparks Fight
Madison County officials postponed the Elwood opion election hearing to July 17 after a heated quarrel between Paul Paynes and Don Campbell over petition papers. Campbell and Paynes exchanged blows in the commissioners meeting but were not arrested.
Labor Day Parade Draws Indiana Michigan Workers
South Bend will host Indiana s largest Labor Day celebration on September 4 with participation from unions across South Bend and neighboring Indiana cities and Michigan towns including Michigan City La Porte Mishawaka Elkhart Goshen Warsaw Logansport Plymouth Niles Dowagiac Benton Harbor St Joseph. Excursions will run from within a hundred mile radius.
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South Bend
Ind
Indiana
Michigan City
Laporte
Mishawaka
Elkhart
Goshen
Warsaw
Logansport
Plymouth
Niles
Dowagtac
Benton Harbor
St. Joseph
Mich
Ford family reunion linked to long missing member
George Ford has been found in Alexandria after twenty five years of search. The Ford family, originally from London and later settled in Cincinnati, faced division after parents died. George, taken at age two to live with C. Co. Alexander of Hartford City, later moved to Alexandria. reunion planned.
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Anderson
Ind
George Ford
Alexandria
Ford Familly
London
Cincinnati
George
C. Co. Alexander
Hartford City
Suit Seeks Removal Of County Superintendent Lida Leasure
A circuit court suit filed by four trustees names Dr. Lida Leasure as county superintendent of Delally county alleging she lacks required qualifications. She has held the office since June 1 and is the only woman elected to the office in Indiana.
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Auburn
Ind
Sult
Lida Leasure
Delally County
George Shaffer
George Burtzner
C. H. Downen
W. G. Erick
Leasure
Indiana
Peru educator named head of Manila schools in Philippines
John DeHuff of Peru has been promoted to superintendent of Manila public schools after nine years teaching in the Philippines. He previously directed the Muro school sales bureau in Manila before this advancement.
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Peru
Ind
John DeHuff
Philippines
Manila
Educational Service of
Islands
Muro School Sales Bureau
Sister Eu phrasia dies after sixty years with Holy Cross
Sister Euphrasia, longtime St. Marys Academy resident and 60 year member of the Order of Holy Cross, dies at Notre Dame mother house at age eighty three after living in a convent since age nineteen in South Mead Indiana July 7.
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Holy Cross
South Mead
Ind
Euphrasia
Order of Holy Cross
St. Mary's Academy
Notre Dame University
Peacemaker Butts In Fatal Hog Attack In Huntington
John Feightner was fatally injured when he was gored while trying to separate two fighting hogs in Huntington Indiana on July 7. The incident ended his life after the injuries.
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Butts
Huntington
Ind
John Feightner
Weather Outlook For Friday Through Saturday
Observations indicate overcast skies with a forecast of local showers late Friday or Saturday. Weather bureaus report still unsettled conditions across the area with a chance of isolated showers.
County jail overcrowded as saloons operate in Bloomington
Bloomington Indiana July 7 The county sheriff says the jail is overrun with occupants since saloons began operations. The county seeks a plan to shift prisoner boarding from the county to the city to relieve overcrowding.
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Bloomington
Ind
Peru Captain Aaron Duke Dies. Sioux War Vet Planned Hospital Gift
Capt. Aaron Duke, died in Peru Indiana, a wealthy former commander at Mankato during the Sioux war. He was building a handsome hospital and planned to donate it to Pere later this year.
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Peru
Ind
Aaron Duke
Mankato
Minn
Pere
Marriage Notices Echo Curious Style For Public Record
Fragmented notice style mimics 19th century church record format with names as garble. Brown Smith marriage hinted as public notice while other names appear in tangled, era-ganed text imitating period adlike notices.
Kill More Than Wild Beasts
An ad claims disease germs kill many yearly, exceeding losses from wild beasts. It promotes Biej Bitters as a purifier guarding air water dust and food and promises health and a money back guarantee. The notice ends with a sales pitch for Obas and D. Kuo.
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D. Kuo
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