Standard Oil Monopoly Charge Draws President Wakefield Report
Herbert Knox Smith presents to President Roosevelt a detailed study alleging that a few executives control the petroleum industry through discriminatory rail and pipeline practices. The report cites high market shares in crude oil, refining, exports, and pipeline transport, with the core issue the abuse of transportation facilities rather than ownership of crude sources.
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Chareed
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Herbert Knox Smith
Iunde Putcie
Withield
Standard OW Company
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Standard Oil
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Clamor for Wheat Grips Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago May 20 buyers flood the Chicago Board of Trade as the first week of the dollar wheat era sets records. Brokers push volume to unprecedented levels with wires strained and clerks swamped, while weather and crop prospects drive speculative demand and higher prices.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Wilicat
Mivite
California
Aire
Minorita
Gamage
Armmerica
Ramet
Looting and church attack disrupt St Anithenny Parish
A mob of about 3,000 surged into a Catholic church as bells rang and the acting pastor Father Lops led congregants to block entry. Carpets torn, pews overturned, and church furniture removed amid the violent assault.
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Youngstown
St. Anithenny Tralian Catholic Church
Stuand
Father Lops
Sears
Lens
Polk leaves Katvas City amid graft probe at Jefferson City
Governor Josep W. Polk travels to Jefferson City days after a meeting with local police commissioners. Police officers and detectives reportedly provide testimony outlining various misdeeds in hopes of securing immunity.
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Josep W. Polk
Jefferson City
Bridge collapse drowns two women at Wheeler Park
At Wheeler Park on Sunday a bridge giving way amid a posed photograph sent two young women Miss Maude Wing and Misa Mattie Boris into the North Canadian river twenty feet deep. The others were rescued with difficulty. A Fayette New York veteran David Parker, famed Gettysburg survivor, praises electric bitters as a life changing remedy.
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Oklahomai Cin
North Canadian
Wheeler Park
Chicago Mayor Demands Resignations From School Board
Chicago Mayor Buss orders the resignation of a dozen Dunne appointees to the school board. The move aims to secure Superintendent Cooley’s reappointment, with four resignations already received and others expected. Board trustees consider legal action and possible replacement to back Cooley.
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Niles
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Mayor Schmitz Faces Bias Claims in San Francisco Trial
District Attorney Langdon serves documents alleging Judge Dunne is biased and that Rudolph Spreckels and associates funded a graft prosecution to topple the municipal administration. An affidavit by Schlly accuses a vast civil campaign and a conspiracy to secure streetcar and water franchises. The grand jury reconvenes amid expected indictments.
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Tong
Chat Spreckelts
Asso Ciates
Ama
Thas Uhetis
Dunne
Schmitz
Sciaaéts
Prosecuridn Arternes
Alesha Raef
Appeal to Highest Court Over Kansas Brewery Case
United States Supreme Court to hear an appeal in a Kansas case involving the Anheuser Busch Brewing Company of St. Louis. Kansas Supreme Court appointed receivers for Mateas properties and related defendants. Attorneys filed supersedeas bonds and appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court challenging Kansas’s right to confiscate the property.
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Mass
United States Supreme Court
Kansas
Kansas Supreme Court
Mateas
Anheuser Pusch Brewing Company
St. Leonis
Anheuser Busch Company
Unie States Supreme Court
Memorial Day Proclamation Urges Universal Observance in Indiana
Governor Hanly calls on Indiana residents to observe Memorial Day May 31 as a universal day of remembrance. He emphasizes honoring soldiers, suspending business, and avoiding frivolous distractions while paying tribute to all who sacrificed for the nation.
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Wnevaane
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Hanty
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Southland
Andersonville
Grant
Grand Arm of the Republic encampment planned in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne prepares for the Grand Arm of the Republic encampment to be held in the city tomorrow through Thursday. Citizens have raised a $6000 fund for veteran care and comfort, with hotels and private homes offering hospitality to house attendees.
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Fort Wayne
Republc
State Tax Board Raises Indiana Corporate Valuations
The Indiana state board of tax commissioners closed its first session by boosting corporate property valuations across the state. Railroads pipelines and transportation firms saw notable increases, while interurban lines and sleeping car companies faced smaller rises and tentative leniency toward developing lines.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Pearediel
Transportation
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His Last Compliment
In Lexington Kentucky on May 2a a monument will be erected at the head of the grave of Colonel Janes Ko Pepper a noted distiller and turfman. A statue of his wife Mrs Ela Offait Pepper will crown the shaft with a cast of Mrs Pepper’s features to be made next week and the sculptor to begin work at once. The statue will stand beside a plain marble shaft. Mrs Pepper, famed as a beauty, traveled in Europe before marriage and was regarded by critics as the most beautiful American woman to visit Europe. Before his death Colonel Pepper obtained her promise to place the statue on the monument overseeing his grave.
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Janes Ko Pepper
Ela Offait Pepper
Baseball scores from multiple leagues across cities
In Chicago the Bearaton team lost 90 to 4 to the Bears. St Louis defeated New York 5 to 0. In Minneapolis the St Paul team won 6 to 5 against Minneapolis. Milwaukee beat Kansas City 7 to 6. Toledo routed Louisville 11 to 2. Columbus edged Indianapolis 6 to 1.
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New York
American Association
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Milwaukee
Kansas City
Toledo
Louisville
Columbus
Indianapolis
Hardware firm pulls firearms amid streetcar strike unrest
Evansville Indiana May 20 a hardware firm on First street removed all its firearms after fearing trouble from rioter groups. The store had previously been looted in a riot three years earlier with guns and ammunition stolen.
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First Street
Red Flags at Chicago Parade Honors Idaho Governor Murder Suspects
A Chicago May Day parade drew nearly 4000 participants including 200 women and children. The socialistic gathering carried hundreds of red flags and banners in sympathy for Moyer Haywood and Pettibone, suspects in Governor Steunenberg's Idaho murder. Police took precautions but reported no disturbances.
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Haywood
Pettibone
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Idaho
Rescued by Dr Kings New Discovery Bath Aid
G S Clark of Westfield Iowa praises Dr Kings New Discovery Bath range for saving him from death. He details rapid relief from a dry backing cough after starting the remedy and notes two more bottles completed his cure. The ad guarantees satisfaction and lists prices.
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Weatfield
Iowa
O. D Kuoe
Moody Sunday Leaves Evansville in Turmoil
In Evansville Indiana May 20 the city endured a violent day with seventeen strike breakers in private sanitariums and more than thirty others injured. Police face inability to curb lawlessness and call for state troops or police reinforcements. Mayor Boehne and Board of Safety President Bosse remain hopeful they can control the situation.
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Board of Safety
Dickson Meeting Raises $11150 For Church Litigation Fees
In Dickson Tennessee on May 20 the Cumberland Presbyterian general assembly gathered with hundreds visiting by special train. A tent service drew crowds all day and night as Dr J O Hudgins led a men only afternoon service. A funds drive aimed at $10000 to cover union related litigation raised $11150 in two hours with no donor exceeding $100.
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Br. Hudelua
Presbyterian Church
Port Fortifications Rise Across Guatemalan Ports
The article notes fortifications at all Guatemalan seaports and lists various political and international figures. It mentions the 13th Lake Mohonk conference on arbitration and a series of global political shifts including Cuban and Venezuelan developments. The text also covers resignations and deaths of notable officials and a royal christening episode.
Green Sun and Egyptian Beliefs Across Time
The article describes the green sun phenomenon at sunset and sunrise and links it to ancient Egyptian symbolism of Osiris and death. It notes green sun disks cited in 5,000 year old records and mentions solar color as emblematic of life and afterlife in Egyptian art. It then shifts to a second item about Russian jurymen and odd verdicts.
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Osiris
Den
Ostrix
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Washington Star
Andrew Jackson Harlan Dies in Savannah at 92
Savannah Missouri May 20. Andrew Jackson Harlan former representative of Indiana eleventh district in the 31st and 33rd congresses died Sunday aged ninety two. Harlan lost his seat after voting against the repeal of the Missouri compromise and later became a Republican.
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Andrew Jackson Harlan
Savannah
Indiana
Local Notices Include Socials, Funerals and Marriages
New Albany Court Tribe of Ben Hor hosts euchre social next Monday at their hall. Charles Sericker sold three trained dogs to Prof Charles E Rice for 200 dollars. North Vernon legislator Thomas Srolley aided a baseball bill that failed. Funeral services reported for Miss Anna Mf Koehn at St Marys Church with burial at St Marys Cemetery. Francine M Tritbey funeral held from 601 Esse Spring. interment at Fairview Cemetery. Mrs Catherine Leshe dies at 84, survived by one sister. Reuben Doggine Lee noted as Centenary M E member. funeral at residence, burial at Fairview. W A Holden of New Albany Hosiery Company departs Philadelphia after hosiery manufacturers meeting. Mr and Mrs J Duncan announce engagement of Eva Adelis Freerick to Charles Ege Ward Hasing. ceremony planned in Duncan June 1.
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Esse
New Albany
Catherine Leshe
Themas Lashe
Mire
Walliams Seaies
Eat Usk Street
Reuben Doggine Lee
Centenary M. E. Church
Fairview Cemetery
Personal Notices and Visits From Local Solons and Relatives
Mrs Edward Staley is critically ill after a paralytic stroke. Mrs B J Shidter and Mrs Lou Stroad of Cincinnati visit Mrs J H Asbs ranner at 216 West Market street. Mrs Frank Greene and Miss Margaret Hady attend exercises at Indiana University Bloomington. Mrs George W Akio and Miss Florence Clarke of Owensboro visit Mr and Mrs George Newbanks at 143 Kia Kim street. Dr Green Heslwood of Orange County, father of De John Haslewood, is ill at home and taken to St Edward's Hospital. Dr W J Leach leaves tomorrow for Indianapolis to attend the Indiana State Medical Association with a paper. Miss S K Crooker of Harper Kansas listed among attendees.
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Florence Clarke
Owensboro, Ky
George Newbanks
Kia
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Green Heslwood
Orange County
de John Haslewood
St Eward's Rospital
W. J. Leach
Indiana State Medical Association
K. Crooker
Harper, Kan
Living in Paris The Way One Rents an Apartment
An old guidance piece explains rental procedures in Paris with emphasis on sighting apartments, lease terms, notice periods, and required payments. It notes quarterly rent dates, notice timing before moving, and whether papers must be registered. It includes a fragment about West Point training and a misprint in a translation from French to English.
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National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers
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