Rockefeller on wealth and responsibility in America
John D Rockefeller defends broad wealth distribution, rejects the idea that fortunes rest with a few. He calls investors and workers tied to his business, insists he remains committed to the country’s prosperity, and declines escape to Europe. He emphasizes duty to employ and support thousands, and loyalty to the United States as home.
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Mr. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
England
Europe
United States
Will Fight Speed Fines in Middletown Dragnet
Three members of Newport summer colony and the chauffeur for Mrs Clyde were arrested for speeding in Middletown R I. Reginald Vanderbilt Paul Rainey Louis Bruguiere and the chauffeur faced charges with Bruguiere and Vanderbilt pleading not guilty and planning to fight. Rainey pleaded guilty and paid fines.
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Newport
R. 1
Middletown
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
Paul J. Rainey
Louis Bruguiere
Charles
B. F. Clyde
Messrs
Bruguiere
Vast Federal Indictments Target Oil Firms and Railroads
Jamestown N Y August 9 Convictions on all counts of the grand jury indictments against Standard Oil Vacuum Oil New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads could expose four corporations to fines totaling 15 240 000 The large body of charges centers on illegal concessions and shipments from Olean to Vermont with counts ranging from 188 to 40 per firm The partial report files ten indictments and the jury will reconvene September 5 The possible penalties would reach 18 240 000 if every count sticks The investigation was led by S Wallace Dempsey of Lockport New York
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Jamestown
N. Y
Western
New York
Hazel
Grand Jury
Standard Oil Company
Vacuum Oil Company
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Olean
Vermont
Pennsylvania Roads
Norwood
Rutland Railroad
Vermont Central
Standard and Vacuum Oil Companies
S. Wallace Dempsey
Lockport
Oyster Bay visit ties up Standard Oil and politics
A telegraphed dispatch from Oyster Bay details President talk with Attorney General Bonaparte on Standard Oil and Southern railroads. Attendees included John W. Yerkes and William Allen White. Porto Rican Speaker Jose de Diego waited for a government auto that failed to appear, delaying plans at Sagamore Hill.
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Tribune
Ee Bay
N. Y
Standard Oil
Bonaparte
John W. Yerkes
United States
Treasury
Rockefeller
Carolina Railway
Southern
William Allen White
Kangas
Oyster Bay
Latta Sefior José de Diego
House of Delegates
Sefior José
New York
Will” Dulaney
White House
Dulaney
José
Sagamore Hill
Joe” Bennett
McGuigan Resigns from Great Northern Amid Rift with Hill
E H McGuigan first vice president of the Great Northern Railroad resigns effective September 1, though leaving offices tomorrow. He cites personal differences with J J Hill and a desire to depart for Maine with his family, while denying a violent confrontation and offering no future plans. The press notes Hill offered him a flattering opportunity elsewhere and praises his tenure.
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McGuigan
St. Paul
Grand Trunk Railway
Great Northern
Hill
Mr. Hill
Maine
J. J. Hill
Louis W. Hill
Lords wreck a bill on Irish eviction reform
London Aug 10 The House of Lords passed sweeping amendments to the Irish Evicted Tenants bill restricting compulsory powers and limiting reinstatements to two thousand. Government says the Commons will not accept these amendments.
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London
House of Lords
House of Commons
Jacksons Granddaughter Weds In Elopement At Salisbury
Miss Julia Christian daughter of William E Christian and granddaughter of General Stonewall Jackson married E R Preston a young lawyer of Charlotte N C in Salisbury at Midnight last night. The ceremony occurred at editor John M Julian's home with family opposition noted. The couple plan to reside in Charlotte.
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the Tribune
Richmond
Julia Jackson Christian
Stonewall” Jackson
Ruffin & Preston
Charlotte
Smithsonian explorer drowned in Coldstream River mishap
Vancouver Aug 9 report says J. A. Arthour, of a Smithsonian explorers party, drowned when their canoe upset while crossing Coldstream River. One man reached land.
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Vancouver
J. A. Arthour
Smithsonian Institution
Coldstream River
Mystery of Emma Levin at Monte Carlo and Adelaide Goold kinship
The inquiry into Emma Levin's dismembered body found in a trunk and valise in Marseilles tied to Sir Vere and Lady Goold shows she was not a regular in Monte Carlo gambling rooms but a person of high standing. Sir James Stephen Goold, Adelaide rail gauger in Gladstone, has hidden his identity since 1863 and has not seen his brother Vere since childhood.
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Monte Carlo
Emma
Levin
Marseilles
Vere
Goold
Adelaide
South Australia
James Stephen Goold
Gladstone
James
Vere Goold
Swedish sugar manufacturers form 37 million dollar combine
Stockholm August 9 Swedish sugar manufacturers decide to form a combination with a capital of thirty seven million eight hundred thousand dollars. The move aims to coordinate production and pricing across major mills and reduce competition within the industry.
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Stockholm
Bishop Coleman to undertake 100 mile walk in August
The 70 year old Bishop Leighton Coleman of the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware plans a yearly pedestrian tour next month. He will wear a tramp outfit and walk nearly a hundred miles in a week while keeping his identity hidden.
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Py Telegraph
the Tribune
Wilmington
Del
Leighton Coleman
Episcopal Diocese of
Delaware
Steel wage scale agreed at Cambridge Springs meeting
A wage scale affecting all U S steel workers was set after eleven days of talks by the conciliation board. The plan includes a 10 percent rise for puddlers and a 20 cent ton increase per 1 tenth of 1 percent rise in iron price, with about 45000 workers represented. The conference split on an earlier agreed plan, and a conflict between unions and manufacturers is possible. Prominent manufacturers J H Nutt T R Akin and T J Bray attended.
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Erie
Penn
Cambridge Springs
Amalgamated Association
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Western Bar Iron Association
Steel Workers’ Unions
Tribune
United States
Board of Conciliation
J. H. Nutt
T. R. Akin
T. J. Bray
Yachtsmen in Fight Over Canada’s Cup Near Settlement
In Rochester on August 9 the Canadas and Rochester Yacht Club fought over Seneca defending the Canada’s Cup. After a day of disputes and mutual accusations of bad faith, Judge Cromwell proposed a fix. Canadians withdrew protest and may allow a race tomorrow if Seneca qualifies under adjusted rules.
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the Tribune
Rochester
Royal Canadian
Rochester Yacht Clubs
Cromwell
New York Yacht Club
N. J. Assemblyman Held In Fatal Car Crash
Assemblyman Randolph Perkins and his chauffeur Michael O Keeffe faced an inquest over the death of nine year old Fred Thompson in Oradell New Jersey. The coroner noted disputed speeds as Perkins planned bail at Hackensack. Laura Kelsey a niece of Judge Blair testified about the car’s speed.
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Oradell
N. J
Randolph Perkins
Michael O'Keeffe
Fred Thompson
Perkins
Lees
Woodcliff
Laura Kelsey
Judge Blair
New Jersey
Hackensack
Buffalo Merchant Shot in Mill Office Killings Mystery
James H. Rodebaugh a Buffalo commission merchant and mill company president was shot dead in the Niagara Mill and Elevator Company office. Charles N. Chase secretary treasurer is jailed after police and the district attorney review. Chase claims accidental death but police seek clarity amid several unsolved questions. The weapon and wound details were disclosed by Chief Regan.
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Buffalo
James H. Rodébaugh
Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Niagara Mill and Elevator Company
Milling Company
Commission House
Charles N. Chase
Rodebaugh
Chase
Regan
Michael C McDonald dies after long political career and betting scandal
Chicago acknowledges the death of Michael C McDonald a longtime politician and noted gambler who faded from prominence in the last decade. His estate is estimated at 1.5 to 2 million dollars with a likely will dispute between his two wives. The second wife faces murder trial in October for the Webster Guerin case. He also ordered a $25 000 deduction from her share to cover her defense costs.
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Chicago
Michael C. McDonald
McDonald
Webster S. Guerin
Guerin
Great Bear Spring Water Ad Claim
An old advertisement extols Great Bear Spring Water as pure and famous, calling its purity its distinguishing feature. The line emphasizes a reputation built on quality without listing supporting details or dates.
Telegraph Operators Strike Expands Across Twelve Cities
Early morning reports show a widespread strike by telegraph operators reaching twelve cities in the Middle West South and Far West affecting Western Union and Postal services. Chicago Kansas City Denver New Orleans Colorado Springs Helena Butte Dallas Salt Lake City Fort Worth Cleveland Cincinnati Birmingham Detroit were among those with on duty walkouts as NY branch leaders anticipated a general order by Monday though company officials expected no strike.
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Middle West
South
Far West
Western Union
Postal Companies
Chicago
Kansas City
Denver
New Orleans
Colorado Springs
Helena
Mont
Dallas
Tex
Salt Lake City
Fort Worth
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Birmingham
Ala
Butte
Detroit
New York
Commercial Telegraphers' Union
The
Postal
C. C. Adams
Postal Telegraph Company
W. I. Capen
Strike Here Imminent in Western Union Telegraphs
Western Union faces a possible operator strike across western and eastern cities with 3000 Chicago staff among those at risk. Companies claim grievances are few and that workers seek a showdown, while union leaders vow to resist and support arbitration if needed. Officials anticipate limited disruption but will fill posts if strikes occur.
Chicago Telegraphers Strike Spreads to Postal Line
Telephonists in Chicago and nearly a dozen cities quit after Western Union strike over union status and non union workers. Postal Telegraph workers in Chicago also walkout, unions seek higher wages and eight hour day, with 1 300 needed in city reduced to 35. New Orleans and other offices join the walkout while national secretary urges restraint and continued operation for brokerage houses.
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Chicago
Western Union Telegraph Company
Los Angeles
Postal Telegraph Company
Commercial Telegraphers Union
Western Union
Postal Company
Salt Lake City
Helena
Kansas City
Dallas
Fort Worth
Tex
Colorado Springs
Denver
New Orleans
National
Small
Telegraphers’ Union
Russell
Commission Houses
National Organization Tonight
Telegraphers Strike Widens Across Several Cities
Samuel J. Smail, national president of the Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America, said the strike is spreading to cities including Helena, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Salt Lake City, Kansas City, Birmingham, New Orleans, Denver, and Butte, Mont., with about two thousand operators involved. Oakland workers may join, but leaders intend a quick settlement within two or three days.
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International Typographical Union
National Publishers’ Association
Small
Ahearn
New York
Adams
Chicago
New Orleans
Oakland
Cal
Samuel J. Smail
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Nichols
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Helena
Mont
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Salt Lake City
Kansas City
Birmingham
Alabama
Denver
Butte
Clowry
Western Union Telegraph Company
Stewart
Department of Commerce and Labor
Neill
Washington
Western Union Strike Sweeps City Workforce
In Kansas City the entire Western Union staff, about 150 workers apart from the chief operators, walked out just after 1 PM. The strike spread to the Board of Trade location with day and night shift operators quitting in solidarity, including a regular female operator at the main office.
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Kansas City
Western Union
Board of Trade
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Wguigan
Commons
Jackson
Smithsonian Explorer
Emma Levin
J. S. Goold
Boy
Buffalo Merchant
Niagara Milling Company
Great Bear
Advt
Western Unon
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Postal Company's
National Union
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