Oil company and rail lines face bribery charges at IPC hearing
The second day of the interstate commerce commission investigation featured direct allegations of collusion between Standard Oil and the St. Louis Iron Mountain railroad. H. J. Cohn testified agents acted for both parties with commissions, while other witnesses described altered rates and oil business tied to railway agents. The hearing continued with cross examination and mockery from Standard Oil counsel.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company
St. Louis & Iron Mountain Railroad
Oil Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
H. J. Cohn
St. Louis
Standard O Company
Iron Mountain Road
Missouri
Maxon
Finois
A. J. Davidson
San Francisco
J. F. Tucker
Central Freight Traffic Association
8. L. Hibbs
Peoria
Tucker
Detroit
F. W. Boltz
National Petroleum Association
Central Traffic Association
Boltz
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Mnois
Missouri Pacific Road
Mississippi River
Alamo
L. Hibbs
Miller
Standard Oi! Company
Clements
City to Extend Prohibition After Disaster Dean
May 12 report from Ben Francisco states authorities will not loosen the controls on Aquor dealers. Mayor Schmits declares all drinking establishments to remain closed for an extended period, following the city’s great disaster and ongoing unrest.
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Ben Francisco
Schmits
Queen of Actresses Praises Peruna Healing Nerve Nuisances
An advertisement touts Peruna as a nerve tonic helping women with spring nervousness and weak nerves. It links digestion to nerve vitality, citing testimonials and urging readers to buy a bottle and write to Dr S B Hartman in Columbus Ohio for refunds.
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Julia Marlowe
Perana
United States
S. B. Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Fairbanks Birthday Signals Busy Senate Day
Vice President Fairbanks turned 54 yesterday and spent the day addressing the senate. He received congratulations from fellow senators and messages from supporters nationwide.
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Senate
Washington
Fairbanks
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe for Children
The product Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and can be safely given to children, sold by O. D. Knoefel.
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Foley
O.D Knoefel
O. D. Knoefel
Bechtel Acquitted in Northwestern National Life Case
The jury found W. F. Bechtel not guilty on charges he used Northwestern National Life Insurance funds to pay personal debts and failed to keep proper accounting. Bechtel, former president of the company, faced the allegations in Minneapolis.
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Bechtel
Minneapolis
W. F. Bechtel
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
Electric Properties Co Incorporates in Albany
A New York company named Electric Properties Company is incorporated in Albany with John F. Wallace, former Panama Canal chief engineer, identified with the firm. Capital stock is 312,060,000.
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Albany
N. Y
Electric Properties Company of
New York
John F. Wallace
Panama Canal
Daugh ter Recovers From Dreadful Dance at Blair Home
Happiness filled the Blair household in Albans Virginia when the superintendent’s little daughter recovered from a severe case of Saint Vitus Dance that resisted prior treatments and finally eased.
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C. Blair
Albans
W. Vac
Diad
Charities Conference in Session in Philadelphia
The national conference of charities on correction is in session at Philadelphia. Reports of damage to the fall sown crop by weather caused strength in the Chicago wheat market. The boilers of the Big Pine Lumber plant at Colfax Louisiana exploded, killing three men and partially wrecking the plant. The paper trust has surrendered in its resistance to government orders and final judgment has been entered dissolving the combine in federal court at St Paul.
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National Conference of Charities On Correction
Philadelphia
Pan
Chicago
Big Pine Lumber Company
Colfax
M. Isvolaky
Copenhagen
Count Lamsdorff
John Alexander Dowle
Apostle
United States
James H. Blenk
Porto Rico
New Orleans
Archbishop Chapelle
William 4. Lewis
Monon Railroad
London
Constantinople
Turkey
Paper Trust
St. Paul
Combine
Students Fight Circus Crowd. One Freshman Shot
Several hundred University of Missouri students clashed with Cole Bros circus personnel in Columbia Missouri. Freshman Maynard McDole of Craig Missouri was shot in the head and is in a critical condition. Several others were slightly hurt.
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Columbia
University of Miscolbri
Cole Bros.” Circus
Maynard McDole
Craig, Mo
Hearing Before Interstate Commerce Commission Draws Many Statements
Washington May 12 Senator Bailey’s amendment on ICC orders in the railroad rate bill was decisively rejected 23 to 54 in a largely party line vote. Debate centered on court review limits and the Allison provisions. Discussion touched on anti pass measures and the ICC being sued to set rates. Three hundred twenty pension bills were passed by the house in ninety minutes, a record pace.
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Washington
Bailey
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Rayner
Allison
Fulton
Long
Cullom
Mesars
McEnery
Morgan
Commission
Tennessee Senate Race Heats Up In Democratic Primary
In Nashville Tennessee a bitter Democratic primary unfolds to choose a successor to Edward W Carmack. Former Governor Robert L Taylor also seeks the seat with Carmack term expiring next March. Campaigns claim margins while observers note the lack of any joint debate and the race appears close.
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Nesare
Edward W. Carmack
Carmack
Robert L. Taylor
Tennessee
Bradstreet Sees Trade Conditions At Peak As Labor Improves
Bradstreet reports U S trade conditions at near-peak levels with cooler weather denting light fabrics sales and fruit output but overall strength across grain, construction, manufacturing, steel, and money markets. Labor improves as coal and lake traffic strikes wind down and building trades settle, though labor scarcity remains a constraint.
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New York
Bradstreet
Baseball Scores From Sunday Games Across Leagues
National League results show Pittsburg 0 Philadelphia 2 and St Louis 8 Chicago 4. American League games include Boston 3 St Louis 8 and Washington 0 Detroit 4. Other matches: New York 3 Cleveland 0, Kansas City 3 Indianapolis 11, St Paul 2 Toledo 6, Milwaukee 5 Louisville 4, Minneapolis 3 Columbus 4.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
Washington
Detroit
New York
C’veland
Kansas City
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Toledo
Milwaukee
Louisville
Minneapolis
Columbus
Fatal Blast Claims Laborer in Montgomery Tunnel
During tunnel blasting for a new railway track in Montgomery Ind a laborer named J M Davidson was instantly killed. The accident occurred on May 12 and authorities are investigating the incident.
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Montgomery
Ind
J. M. Davidson
Prevailing Grain and Livestock Prices at Midwest Markets
Indianapolis grain and livestock reports show wheat No 2 red around 89 cents, corn No 2 about 50 and a half cents, oats No 2 mixed near 22 cents, with hay ranges from 7 to 8 dollars a bale. Cattle price about 2 dollars 50 cents to 5 dollars 85 cents, hogs 4.25 to 6.60, sheep and lamb values vary, receipts include thousands of hogs and cattle. Cincinnati and Chicago market notes list similar ranges for wheat, corn, oats, cattle, hogs, sheep, and lambs.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Chicago
British Protest Over Border Fight Near Capetown
Cape Town reports that on May 4 German forces pursued rebel chief Marengo four miles into British Southwest Africa, despite police protests. The German commander refused to retreat saying he would finish his job, while Marengo is believed to be hiding near the border after a clash that left twenty seven Germans dead. The Cape government conveyed the protest through the German consul.
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Cape Town
Marengo
Local Notes From Corydon and Surrounding Areas
Treble Ulef Club to perform a concert next Thursday at the Corydon High School auditorium. Probate and civil dockets set for May term include 392 cases with 99 probate, 199 civil, and 4 in criminal. 28 divorces to be called. Miller, 90, dies in Corydon after pneumonia. S M Stocksleger and two Miller children are kin. Women’s Literary Club elects officers. Joseph Murray, longtime resident, dies at 70 in French settlement. Monon line to run Linden to city excursion. Swiss City and Bloomfield branch arrivals noted. a couple once rode Sunday excursion and stayed in a depot. Various city visits to Chicago, Bloomington, Buffalo, and Evansville mentioned among residents and visitors.
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W .F. Rooff
Ciicuit Court
Monon
Linden
Swiss City
Bloomfield
Kalies
Local Paper Offer Enlivened by All-Access Deal
A multi-paper subscription pitch offers Star and Tribune Indianapolis Star Everine Tribune Banday Star for 15 cents per week and a combined 13 0 rate for both papers. The ad markets a lower price to attract readers with bundled editions.
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Indianapolis Star
Everine Tribune
Banday Star
Wishout Sandey
Personal mentions from Indiana visits and relatives
Mrs Rachel Rice visits Princeton Indiana. Mrs Stewart Brows and Mr cons visit relatives in Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs John Meyer spend the week at French Lick. Mrs Lydia Hogan of Mortos seen in Hower California.
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Rachel Rice
Princeton
Ind
Stewart Brows
Con
Indianapolis
John Meyer
French Lick
Lydia Hogan
Hower, Cal
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Third and River
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Treble Ulef Club
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George W Miller
Corydon
S. M. Stocksleger
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