Roosevelt cites Standard Oil secret freight rates probe
President Roosevelt transmitted Jas. R. Garfield’s report on oil transport rates to Congress. He cites three quarters of a million dollars yearly in hidden profits for Standard Oil, notes rapid corrections by railroads, and urges wider Interstate Commerce Commission powers to curb open and secret rates and enforce anti trust actions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Jas. R. Garfield
Interstate Commerce Commission
Standard Oil Company
Bureau of Corporations
Department of Justice
Knox
Humphrey
New York Central Railroad
Sugar Trust
Going After the Rebaters in Sugar Case Indictments
The April federal grand jury finished its labors in New York and handed down seven sealed indictments in the sugar rebate cases. The actions aim to tighten control over rebate periods and government oversight.
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New York
Sven
Garfield faults Standard Oil practices in transportation control
Commissioner Garfield notes oil output totals around 26 million barrels annually with Standard Oil directly and indirectly controlling about 23 million. He accuses the company of obtaining unfair advantages through pipeline ties and secret railroad rate discounts, creating a nationwide monopoly from producer to consumer and suppressing competition.
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Washington
Garfield
Bureau of Corporations
Standard Oil Company
Standard
New York Central Railroad Company
Standard C
Foley’s Honey and Tar Sold by Knoefel
The passage notes that Foley's Honey and Tar was sold by O. D. Knoefel and implies customer satisfaction was not achieved. The short item records a sale handled by Knoefel with no further details.
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Foley
O. D. Knoefel
Foley's
C. D. Knoefel
Crapsey Case Heads To Verdict After May Hearing
Rochester readers report the ecclesiastical court will reconvene in Batavia on May 9 in executive session to review evidence and reach a verdict against Dr. Algernon Crapsey. The next day the court will send findings to Bishop Walker who has thirty days to deliberate.
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Crapsey
Rochester
N. Y
Algernon
Batavia
Walker
Standard Oil Responds To Roosevelt Criticism In Press Statement
H. H. Rogers and John D. Archbold of Standard Oil defend their business practices in a New York statement. They say they welcomed the Garfield inquiry, provided access to books, and dispute claims of unlawful conduct while defending freight rates and routes as fair and lawful. They differentiate Roosevelt's presidency from personal critique and reiterate adherence to law.
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New York
Roosevelt
Garfield
Messrs
H. H. Rogers
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Standard Oi Company
Congress
Campbell
Kansas
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
United States
Rogers
Archbold
Standard Oi
Fragmented OCR Summary Card
Unable to determine readable facts from the provided text fragment. No clear entities or events emerge to form a coherent news card.
Peruna praised for long-standing catarrh relief
David Meekison reports thirty years of catarrh improved by Peruna with hope for full eradication after brief use. Jacob L. Davis of Gatens Missouri claims thirty-seven years of ill health cured after twelve bottles. Readers urged to write Dr Hartman for free advice at The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
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David Meekison
Jacob L. Davis
Gatens
Stone County
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Senate Rail Rate Bill Debate Seen Dragging On
Washington May 3 The senate opened fresh consideration of amendments to the railroad rate bill under the fifteen minute rule but made little progress. Many short speeches and points of order marked the day as Republicans near a vote that could shape the bill. The house continued work on the Naval appropriation bill while giving wide attention to the president's oil transportation message and applauding its conclusion.
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Washington
Senate
House
Orderly Conditions In San Francisco After Disaster
May 5. The growing dismissals of subcommittees suggest the general municipal committee will soon dissolve and city affairs return to regular officials. After adjournment only the reconstruction and finance committees remain active. State militia presence dwindles while regular soldiers not in relief roles conduct patrol duty.
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San Francisco
Sta Aubcommitttees
General Municipal Committee
Committee On Reconstruction
Year 1008记 remembered in Allison Ky home
The brief fragment notes a memorable year in the life of F. N. Ticket of Allison Kentucky, suggesting a significant event or owner note tied to the year 1008.
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F. N. Ticket
Allison, Ky
Baseball slate features Chester Navies versus local club at Eclipses Park
The Cincinnati based Chester Navies, a top amateur team, challenge the home squad tomorrow afternoon at Eclipses Park Louisville. Fehler from last season is expected to play as both lineups for Glenwoods Athletics and the visiting Devils include pitchers and infielders. The Sluggers beat West Unions 7 to 1 earlier, while Sapinskys and Dusty Rhodes slated to play tomorrow at Twenty sixth and Broadway Louisville.
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Chester Navies
Cincinnati
Eclipses Park
Louisville
Fehler
Glenwoods
Devils
McMonigle
Rhosdes
Lee Cuo
Csee
West Unions
Sapinskys
Dusty Rhodes
Twenty Sixth
Broadway
Schan
Deen
Dierking
Moore
Riley
Baker
Seebeck
Philips
Burke
Wicks
Frank Streicher
Lapinskys
City Court News and Light Baseball Scores
John McElfresh was arrested for wife desertion by Patrolman Martin. He was released on promise to pay his wife $3 every two weeks and warned of re arrest if payments stop. Baseball scores from National and American leagues follow with multiple city games listed and rain in Cleveland.
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John McElfresh
Martin
Mary McElfresh
Parison
Mental Health Focus in San Francisco May Court Sidelines
In San Francisco on May 5 a superb judge issue arises over mental illness concerns. The brief note highlights judicial attention to defendants with mental health histories and potential reforms in handling such cases.
Delegates Confirm Palmer in Thirty-ninth Circuit Race
At Delphi Indiana May 5 Republican convention for Carroll and White counties renominated Truman F Palmer ex president of the State Bar association for judge by acclamation. Monticello resident Palmer has held the post twelve years. W O Thomas of Monticello was renominated for prosecuting attorney amid Carroll county delegate contention and reports that White county shifted the seat after eighteen years. E E Pruitt opposed Palmer but carried little Carroll support and withdrew.
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Delphi
Ind
Thirty-ninth Judicial Circuit
Carroll and
White
Truman F. Palmer
State Bar Association
Monticello
W. O. Thomas
Carroll County
White County
E. E. Pruitt
Palmer
City funds shortage report recommends collection actions
Terre Haute Indiana May 5 formal report of a five member citizens committee to County Commissioners cites a county treasury shortfall of 78 677 due from former treasurer William Clark who retired December 31. No criminal action is recommended now. auditing firm findings will be delivered in two weeks and additional steps will follow.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Citizens’ Committee
William Clark
Traveling salesman in Dissipation Attempt Near Plainville
W C Loeb of Chicago based Lowley Low & Alexander Hat Co. lies in critical condition at Plainville after cutting his throat with a pocketknife while traveling from Washington toward Bedford. He jumped from a train near Hyatt. found unconscious in water after a searching party, fifteen stitches required.
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Washington
Ind
W. C. Loeb
Lowley, Low & Alexander Hat Company
Chicago
Indiana
Plainville
Logie
Bedford
Evansville
Indianapolis
Hyatt
Aix
Taken to Winchester to Answer
Fort Wayne Indiana May 5 J D Cunningham has been taken to Winchester to answer a charge of stealing a case of optical goods valued at 1060 which it is alleged he pawned for 10 He recently spent months in jail for obtaining money under false pretenses Prior to the trouble he was a conspicuous automobilist noted for many accidents due to reckless driving He has a wife and child
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Winchester
Fort Wayne
Ind
J. D. Cunningham
Lightning Strikes Twice Burn S House in Indiana
In Jeffersonville Indiana on May 5 M J Durham’s house near Borden was struck by lightning three times in one night. One strike tore away the chimney another started a fire but the flames were put out and a third ripped apart a sewing machine near the flue. A boy sleeping in a room was thrown from his bed and lay stunned for a time.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
M_ J. Durham
Borden
Unknown man found on Big Four tracks near Clermont
The body of a forty five year old unknown man possibly a tramp was found on the Big Four tracks west of Clermont station. A note with the name William Sharp was found in his pocket. The Hendricks county coroner was notified and the body sent to Brownsburg.
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Clermont
Ind
William Sharp
Hendricks County
Brownsburg
Deaf Mute Killed by Train in Tilden
A deaf mute man was struck and killed by a train near Tilden on May 6. Authorities report the victim’s body was found along the tracks and identified locally. investigation pending.
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Tilden
Ind
Local Society Notes Include Visits and Weddings
Mr. Jennings Wade, son of Mr and Mrs Byron Wade of Borden, visits. A new boy arrives at the Eichols home on Locust street. Mrs Harriet Weisbach is homebound after a fall. Mrs Rena Reimann Loebig of Sundusky visits Mrs James McCracken. Miss Julia Dailey of Frankfort Ky visits Mrs R L Day. Martha Dishman and son Will go to Decatur Ill to visit the Baldwin home. Frank Armbraster and wife celebrate their fifteenth anniversary at 315 West Market. William Burres returns from DeLand Fla with son Richard and family. Carl Keenaer, once of this city, now in Denver, visited. formerly in Los Angeles. Rev George H Murphy called to Greeseburg, Ind, to conduct funeral for a former member. Mrs W E Edgir of Jeffersonville hosts the evening. Rev W G Oliates to visit the Bennets of Evensville.
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Henry Eichols
Locust Street
Harriet Weisbach
State Street
Mies
Julia Dailey
Frankfort
R. L. Day
Flint Street
Martha Dishman
Will
Decatur
Ill
James Baldwin
Frank Armbraster
West Market Street
Wiliam Burres
DeLand
Fla
Richard Borres
Carl Keeaner
Ls Angeles
Osl
Faends
Denver
Co‘o
George H. Murphy
Trinity M. EB
Greeseberg
Ald
W. E. Edgir
Jeffereesville
Eveslogia
A. L. Bennets
Eveneville
Ww. G. Oliates
Are
Soldiers Reunion At English Scheduled For August Dates
Local officials including J A Behaley and J B Sneese visited for inspection as planning begins for the soldiers reunion at English August 15 and 16. Dr William Bryan Forta of Columbia University will direct the Floyd and Clark Teachers Institute during the Linqua at Glenwood Park next August. He is noted as a leading educator.
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English
William Bryan Forta
Columbia University, New Ys
Floyd and Clark Teachers’ Association
Glenwood Park
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MR. Rogers
Flogers
Congressman Meekison
Peruna
Meekison
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Napoleon
Ohio
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Becrée
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Brooklyn
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Hep
Shi
Carroll
Deles Gate
Clark
Father Williams
Chas. D. Knoefel
New Albany
Paul Reising
MW. L. Meinbardt, Pres
Ayer
Mr. Jennings Wade
Mrs. Byron Wade
Rena Reimann Loebig
Sendusky, O
James McCracken
Eset Water Street
George W. Lowell
J. A. Behaley
A . J.B. Sneese
Moooo
Peter Emrich
Bright’ensee
Marces Ret
Otto Hoffman
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