Rockefeller Testimony Maps Early Growth of Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller, president of Standard Oil, testified for the defense in the antitrust suit against the company. He described its 1863 start with $4000, capitalization of $1,000,000, and growth through acquiring Cleveland firms with cash and stock. He denied coercive tactics, saying negotiations were fair and necessary to lower costs and expand production. The hearing before Judge Franklin Borris drew a large crowd at the customs building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
United States
Franklin Borris
Mr. Rockefeller
John CG. Milburn
Standard Oil Company
Olio
Cleveland
Standard
Atock
Standard Company
Rocke
Governet
Rockefel
Standard Oil
Ohio
Hockefel
Remembering a Cleveland bank loan and a future friend
A speaker recalls a day in Cleveland when TI attempted to borrow money from the Bank of T. P. Handy, later a dear friend. Lacking collateral or a guarantor, he asked for 1000 dollars, received it, and credits that moment with the start of his later success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Bank of
T. P. Handy
New Fertilizer Trust Formed With 675 Million Capital
Independent fertilizer interests plan a New York meeting to form a large fertilizer combination with a 75 million dollar charter. The Independent Fertilizer Company would be led by figures tied to the Tennessee Copper interests and would include a 10 million dollar chemical subsidiary to manage sulphuric acid output. Options have been secured on major plants including Armany and Swift Packing operations in Baltimore Wilmington and Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratthmore
New York
New Fertilizer Combination
Lawn of
New Jersey
Independent Fertilizer Company
Interesix
Tounerses Copper Company
Tennessee Copper Company
Armany Packing Company
Baltimore
Swift Packing Company
Wilmington
Del
Atlante
Miss Elkins Jilted by Duke of the Abruzzi Revealed
Rome reports Miss Kathoine Elkins refused the Duke of the Abruzzi after being courted publicly. The feature notes American attitudes and Italian press criticism of U S reporting on European royal affairs.
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Rome
Nalan
Amence
Duke
Miss Elhing
Gould alimony set at 25000 yearly pending divorce
Supreme Court Justice Pisehofft grants Katherine Clemons Gould alimony of 25000 per year pending settlement with Howard Gould. The amount matches his previous voluntary support and covers monthly payments. She sought 120000 annually. Judge also allows 5000 in counsel fees.
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New York
Supreme Court
Pisehofft
Katherine Clemons
Howard Gould
Gould
Hunters Find Buried Gold In Rabbit Hole Discovery Near Here
While digging for a rabbit, Woods and Dickinson unearthed a kettle with 3600 dollars in gold coins and 22 dollars in silver. Locals think John Caldwell, an eccentric farmer who died in an asylum about thirty years ago, buried the money.
Digestive Ailments Advertised Remedy Promoted
An old advertisement touts a tonic claimed to improve digestion and liver health. It highlights claims of giving energy, aiding blood, and helping female weaknesses. The copy mentions a pharmacy name and a city location as the source of the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Macy
No. Am
Boys Admit They Aided in Murder In Vineland
Vineland New Jersey November arrest follows for Walter Zeller Cline Wheeler and Herbert Grigg in the murder of William Read grandfather of Zeller. Confessions shift blame among trio alleging Wheeler beat Read and Grigg fired the fatal shot. Cartridges found, robberies tied to a cave hideout. suspects from reputable families face broader charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline Wheeler
William Read
Cartridge
Herbert Grigg
Vineland
N. J
Walter Zeller
Williams Read
Zeller
Philadelphia
Grigg
Paller
Wheeler Ani
David
Wheeler
Fred
Inrge
Read
Aled
Senide
Astate
Wheelers
Double tragedy in Pittsburg brothers at odds over money
Reuben Crown allegedly shot his brother Joseph Crown in Pittsburg after a quarrel over finances. Reuben faces charges while Joseph lies in a local hospital between life and death from a chest wound. The brothers were prominent in city circles and the incident follows a dispute over money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himach
Pittsburg
Reuben Crown
Nes
Joseph Crown
Lfe
Caryed Fun Into His Will Jeresy Veteran Bequests
Bridgeton New Jersey reports the will of Civil War veteran A Murray who carved his fame into his will with several quirky bequests. He leaves 25 dollars for the Lyon Post G A R to buy sugar, 240 dollars for a nephew to buy a horse, 25 dollars to Mary Craven for dyes, gifts to three Craven children for candy, and 3 dollars to Joseph Connell for whisky and ritual fees. He also bequeaths modest sums to a Presbyterian circle and promises aid to friends and relatives, ending with a cryptic line about finding where he is.
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Jeresy
Bridgeton
N. J
Caries
A. Murray
Lyon Post
G. A. Ft
Aquarium
John A. Ackey
Goldier
Charles A. Craven
Horer
Mary Craven
Charles’ A
Joseph Conncill
Hang Yourself Bequest Sparks Probate Row in Walt Will
In Philadelphia a will left by George D. Walt of Bum merdale near Frankford bequeaths 50 cents to his son in law Charles W. Weasel to buy a rope for hanging himself. The estate valued at 70 500 is held in trust for the children until the youngest reaches majority.
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Philadelphia
George D. Walt
Bummerdale
Frankford
Charles W. Weasel
Huntingdon
Secretary Gortelyou invites bids for Canal bonds
Washington announces that bids will be received by December 6 for 530 million Panama Canal bonds bearing 2 percent interest. The new issue dated November 1 1908 will be redeemed in gold in ten years and payable in thirty years. Each bid must include a certified check for 2 percent of the bid amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gortelyou
Banda
Secretary of the Treasury
Cannon on tariff no radical changes in policy pledged
Cleveland speech by Speaker Cannon says there will be no radical tariff changes. He predicts a tariff revision within 100 days after congress convenes but notes it will not please everyone. He cites population density and tariff protection for workers and employers alike. McFarland Murphy fight ends with a slight lead for McFarland. Read & Co wins Philadelphia city loan bid at 103,538.
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Cleveland
Cannon
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Philadelphia
William A. Read & Co, Bankers and Brokers
New York City
Fire destroys Green Brothers shoe factory in Fredericksburg
Fire of unknown origin razed Green Brothers shoe factory in Fredericksburg Virginia harming several workers. References to a dog bite case and a hydrophobia death in Chicago appear among scattered items. Major General W H Duvall named to command troops in the Philippines succeeding John F Weston. Miscellaneous health tonics and remedies are mentioned in a garbled line.
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Green Brothers
Fredericksburg
Blaca
Ag. 30
A. Wolff
Chicago
W. H. Duvall
John F. Weston
Troope
Philippines
Give Up Wealth to Serve Country
Chicago youth Walter Howard McGravey twenty five, Columbia graduate and son of Belvidere banker George McGravey, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He said he would be disinherited for enlisting and sent a telegram to his father asking him to reconsider. He expected to depart for San Francisco to begin training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walter Howard McGravey
Columbia Univerity
George McGravey
Belvidere, N. 2
United States Marine Corps
McGravey
San Francisco
Walter
Freak corn cob discovered in Indiana seed shipment
Vermilion County growers report a freak ear with a husk core and grains wrapped around a soft foundation. Keonse and Taylor Gartough bought seed from Indiana, and the exposed ears reproduced exactly. The discovery drew attention at a county fair and may replace traditional cobs if improved.
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Keonce
Taylor Gartough
Vermilion County
Indiana
Scquce
Lidell
American Taunts England Over Shooting Skills in Uneasy Exchange
An American army officer recounts a tense encounter with an elderly English observer. After criticizing English youths for misses, the officer shoots a bullseye six times, prompting the man to concede the Yankee prowess and crack a wary compliment about British manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Angeles
Alligator Vest Fad Meets Mock Seriousness
An item mocks the alligator skin vest fashion of wearers who imitate reptile hides. It notes prices around seven dollars and jokes that Florida hides are scarce. The piece also mentions New York sheepskin production and a new German basalt cement paving material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bkaptic Vidale
Florida
New York
Germany
Frederick Market Prices From Credarick County November 19 1908
Quotations furnished show prices for corn wheat oats hay and buckwheat with figures for red and white corn shelled corn and barley. Prices cover various grades and packaging including bushel and ton measures. Trade notes include a local ad for Dr Kings New Discovery and related patent medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credarick County Farmers’ & Gomnectap Novemerer
Wurar— Mo
Breamer
Sic
Medina Ooo
Women and Words
A playful exchange about women speaking with restraint versus men’s impulsiveness. Mrs. Stubb-Now defends careful speech while Mr. Stubb laments shorter expressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Stubb
Mr. Stubb
Chicago Newst
Deans Kidney Pills Prove Their Deeds in Frederick
Frederick residents testify to permanent kidney relief from Dean's Kidney Pills. E L Eyler of East Patrick Street reports pain relief and cure after using the product at G E Main Drug Store. Kyler confirms lasting cure, with no return of trouble since 1903. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents. Fonten-Milbam Co. Buffalo, NY, sole U S agents. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Dean
E. L. Eyler
East Patrick Street
G. E. Main
Kyler
Fonter-Milbam Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
FOR SALE FINE COUNTRY RESIDENCE AND FARM NEAR FREDERICK
Advertisement lists numerous acreages and properties near Frederick Maryland including farms of 70 to 320 acres, brick houses on South Street and Dill Avenue, Central Bank Building address, and a two mile distant brick mansion estate. It promotes estate with caretakers, city conveniences, and a country home style at Office 60 North Market Street.
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Joan
Mortgneen
Antes
AREY
Jas
Frederick
Jof- Club
Neta
Brunswick
South Street
Strane
Patrick St
Dill Avenue
Dyst Street
Telearapt
Seventh Street
Q Central Bank
Prederick
Roth Phones
Epeld-Wiy npHomas & Motter
Lares
Enbeilstniga
North Market Street
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Aes
John D. Rockefeller
John
NEW Fertilizer Trust
Benjamin Gerber
Julius Bernheim
B. Bernheim & Co
Gerber
Bernheim
J. G
Louteville
Tom Moore Distilling Company
Bardstown
Areset Hiega
Nashville
Matthews
Thomas Johnson
Panama
McFarland
Murphy
Packey McFarland
Tommy Murphy
National Athletic Club
Ae Ph
Chamberlain
Serbia
Enlsts
Tor Montello
Waariek Baeet
Ileay
Mobre
North Market Burew
Eisenmayer
Tritapoe
Jorge L. Cramer & Sons
H.E. Peterman
Fasakiti Bispet
Drs Long
Rederice
Wagiidiy
É Agles
Landia
Lessing Jeweler of
Masosic
Elks
U. Va
Eastern Star
Markos Bareet
Pratt
Market Bt
Monee
Toloan
Consolidated Loan E Company
Gay Street
Ballinone
Wyatt Ether
Cheek
LEWYT
Marine National Bank of Baltimore
Mercantile Agencies
John Lsterly
C. T. K. Young
Uarles
T. K. Young Real Estate
Yirbinguranga
Gard
Fartad
City
Tars
Hivaidons
Mune
Third Street
Patrick Street
Market Strest
DM Avenue
West Second Street
Weat Fifth Street
Seventh Strest
Bourt Street
Jek Md Bath App
Neepenne Provaca Ssablesat
Edetick County Farm of
Actes
Hasam
San Ralirond Gallon
Joseph W. Caer
Marisdtt
Aetian Ame
Herbert Thompson
Uamevil i Gounty
Carstend
Ituana Outer
Ramroad Schedules
Jraltimore & Ohio Railroad
A. Me. H.R
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