Archbold questioned on Standard Oil loans and holdouts
Federal counsel Kellogg presses for records on loans totaling 2.7 million dollars to James McDonald by the American Standard Oil group amid a probe into control of the Anglo American and Manhattan Oil ventures. Archbold recalls resignations and details of trust liquidations and subsidiary stock holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hat York
Oi Company
Texas
Patehard Oil Company
Frank B. Kelly
United
John D. Archbold
Kellogg
James McDonald
Ho-American
Archbold
AngloAmerican Company
London
Standard
Manhattan Oil Company
Ohio
Henry
Standard Oz Company of
Standard Ol Company of
New York
Tele
Bribed Ring Hoax Ends With Red Glass Trinket
A rumor about Abruzzi’s ring being worth a fortune collapsed when the item proved to be red glass with a gold mount valued at 11.75. An assessed duty of 4.36 was paid, and the ring was sent to a joker who did not mind the loss.
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Biking J
Postmasters in New Civil Service Exemption Change
Roosevelt advances a policy shifting fourth class postmasters east of the Wiesisatop river and north of the Ohio river into a non civil service process. Appointees from now on bypass examinations and existing postmasters retain status with no exam. States affected include Meine New Hampshire Vergwoot Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Michigan.
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Roosevelt
Garvice
Washington
Wiesisatop River
Ohio River
Peetmaster
Meine
New Hampshire
Vergwoot
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Milk poured into gutter halts Berks County shipments
Pottsville health officers seized a milk train from Berks County at the Philadelphia Reading station and spilled the contents into the gutter. They aim to stop all further shipments from areas with typhoid fever, warning Pottsville faces a milk famine if supplies from that locality are cut off.
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Pottaville
Berka County
Philadelphia @ Reading
Berks County
Pottsville Board of Health
Pottsville
Berke County
Baby Emperor Pu Yi Enthroned in Pekin Ceremony
In Pekin, on December 2, the three year old Pu Yi was enthroned as ruler of the Ching dynasty. Officials in bright jackets from across the empire attended to pledge loyalty amid traditional rites. Notables such as Yuan Shikai and Prince Chung were present at the ceremony.
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Pekin
Ching
Middle Kingdom
Pu Yi
Kwang Bey
Yuan Shi Kai
Prince Chung
Chang Chin Tung
Chen Tung Liang Chang
United States
Chinese Ambassador Tang Presents Indemnity Letter to Roosevelt
Tang Shao Yi, China's special ambassador, was received at the White House by President Roosevelt. The visit included a formal call and the delivery of a government letter thanking the United States for remitting a large portion of the Boxer indemnity, marking a significant milestone in China’s recent imperial transition.
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China
Washington
Tang Shao Yi
Roosevelt
White House
United Aatatea
Pope Reported Suffering From Pneumonia and Bronchitis
Circulation in Rome claims the pope is ill with pneumonia and bronchitis though officials deny serious illness. He remains in bed with a cold and doctors urge rest, delaying any attempt to rise.
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Rome
Taft and Cannon Face House Rule Revisions in Taft Progressivism
Hot Springs Virginia December reports indicate Taft seeks to back Cannon’s reelection as speaker while pursuing a revised House rule framework. Sources say the Taft camp and Cannon crowd are near consensus on a thorough revision aligned with Taft pledges and a broader progressive program including tariff reform and enforcement enhancements.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Joseph G. Cannon
Cannon
Frank HH. T Htchcock
Cannan
Hitchcock
Washington
Department of Justice
H. Pipiens
Interalata | Commerce Acr
Canton
Danny
House
WHY BUTTER iS HIGH Markets Cornered By Produce Men
Chicago December 2 rumors persist of a corner in June storage butter blamed on Chicago Elgin and western producers. Despite larger than usual supplies prices remain high with further advances possible before relief. Storage butter stock is described as tightly held and prices rising.
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Chicago
Elgin
Astern
Yale graduate student dies after rock jump
John Alan White, twenty, of Walton New York, a Yale graduate student, died after leaping from West Rock New Haven Conn. His body was found by roommate Harry L. Agard. He had been under intense worry over typhoid illness in his brother and sister.
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Slater
Real Estate Transfers and Notices From Frederick Circuit and Orphans Courts
Week ended December 2 1908 records show transfers of property incl Jonathan Henry Berbrd Walker and others. Marriage licenses issued Frank Trove to Edna Mundy and several public notices plus administration and estate actions in Lettera of administrtion for Thomas W. Bsyler and other executorships.
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Circuit and Orphans‘ Courts
Circuit and Orphans
Eney Berbrd
Jobin
Walker Ani
Hank
Mugrygula
Monrovin
David Lowenstain
John W.C. Cromandwale
Elty
Kitten Dan Cheek O
Everday
Jamnes
Calvin Clark
Predarieky County
G.T. Groeanickle
County
Conmssioners
Sargnea S
Harry WL Bowers
Real State
Fredenck Vty
Eizabeth Lee Mee
Emma M. Fronertyek
Real
Prederick Alty
Te Lavingag
Wenner'ét al
Richard J. Anderron
Renth Estate Om Brumarck
POL, Mageth Company
Schaeffer Tadrgett
Ial Estate
Ely
Marriaos Licenheh
Clayborne Trove
Edna Beth Eumundy
Frederick
Daniel Henry Etzter
Libertytown
Mary Virginia Nusbaum
Unionville
Raymond Eldridge Morley
Virgie E. Beall
Mearosia
Harry C. E. Kranty
Cordelia Frances Surumera
Readdovd
Ernest W. Gathur
Mary A. Heard
Near Liberty
Orfrana Court
Mary A. Isyter
Thoms W. Bsyler
Ira J. McCurdy
Christinha W. Ceumivell
Artur Cromwell
J. Newton Kindley
Deceuwers
Gig. M. Taauagle
Geo. M. Lanogie
Courvé
Geo. M. Tsanogte
Martin I. Beard
Lucretia Young
Joseph Walfe
Daniel Wolfe
Atahar L. Wolfe
Margaret W. Hoffman
Alexander Yearly
Ellen A. Brown
John ‘Tf Harshman
John T. Harshman
Christopher Bidle
Caristapher Bidle
John A. Bidle
Wm. McBride
Solin Gladhill
Automatic Door At Fifth Avenue Restaurant Attracts Attention
A famous Fifth Avenue restaurant in New York recently installed an automatic door with a wooden platform and mats that retract after entry. The device opens smoothly closes behind guests, resists wind, and uses an oil dash pot to prevent slamming, drawing patrons for its novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
New York
Christmas Stamp of the Red Cross Aids Tuberculosis Fight
Frederick merchants join a Red Cross effort to spread the Christmas Stamp designed to raise funds for tuberculosis work. The stamp, designed by Howard Pyle, costs 10 cents per sheet, 24 for 25 cents, or 48 for 50 cents, and will be sold in stamps and small books. Proceeds support state tuberculosis programs as the nation battles the White Plague.
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Red Cross “Society
Frederick
Red Crows
Aiden
Crisfé
Red Cross
Delaware
Howard Pyle
Dheeta
Ae Bs
Denmark
Pennsylvania
Book
Raft
Young Roosevelt Diplomat Tells Teacher His Father Is President
Quentin Roosevelt, youngest son of the President, was urged not to reveal his family status at school in Washington. On the first day, when asked about his father’s occupation, he paused then answered simply that his father is “It.”
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Philadelphia
Washington
Roosevelt
Quentin
Quentin Roosevelt
Lagan
White House
Q& Certain
Lipplincott’s
Frederick Market Prices from Frederick County Farmers Exchange
Prices for farm commodities include New Yellow Ear Corn 2.85 per barrel and New White Ear Corn at 2.75 per barrel. Shelled corn ranges 4.5 to 6.0 cents per bushel, with variations for white and yellow varieties. Timothy hay, wheat, rye, oats, buckwheat, and cornmeal are listed with per unit ranges, reflecting market spread in December 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Har
Timothy
Glover
Rexall Mucu-Tone Promised Cure for Catarrh
An advertisement touts Rexall Mucu-Tone as a guaranteed cure for catarrh, asserting internal absorption through the bloodstream and claiming success across acute and chronic forms. It promises refunds if the remedy fails and notes two sizes 50c and 1.00 with typical courses of several bottles for chronic cases. A stray anecdote about a pompous deacon ends the fragmented notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Williamson
North Market Atree
Proposals sought for county jail project and notices of office moves
Notices outline a three month window for bids on improvements to the Albany house and jail with bid opening on December 29 1000 at nine thirty AM. Commissioners will award to lowest responsible bidder who provides bond. contact Houck or Lilly for copies. Also announces George R Dennis Jr has moved his law office to 120 West Church Street and lists numerous properties for sale or rent in Arcach City.
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Chariton
Broderick Canney
Man
Agit
Aliinhouse
Court House
Elye Bond Ag
Addrew
Houck
Samuel L. Lilly
Arekech City
David Cramer
Board of Alder~ Taet
Frederick City
Board of Appeal
City Hall
Maryland
Sesson
Frederick
Board of Aldermen
Emovai
George R. Dennis, JR
West Church Street
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Abraham
Gertle Drewe der
Ceara
Young Roosevelt
Frederick County Farmers’ Exchange
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David Lowenstein
K. Young
Charles T. E. Young
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Market Street
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