The Grocery Basket and the Debt That Won Justice
In 1881 widow Mrs Wiley, pressed by debt after her husband’s death, confronts grocer Mr Farmer over plant payments and groceries. A mix up leads to a basket of goods sent to her by error, which finally prompts Mr Farmer to settle the bill and restore family dignity as Christmas nears.
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Ithea
Citron
Han Abs
Sind
Korehler
Baonab
Hannah
Mr. Wiley
Ana
Sid
Surrey
Parmer
Sud
Les
Tommy Abd
Julio
Lucy
Brooks
Willey
Pearl's Street
Olya
Ginger
Cousin Banna
Wiliey
Pearl
Merger lawyers weigh Sherman act after Standard Oil ruling
The article reports lawyers for major firms debating the impact of the circuit court decision on the Sherman anti trust act. Standard Oil executives, led by John D. Archbold, expect a rapid amendment to the law, while others fear broader breakups by co partnership style groups. Standard Oil plans an appeal to the Supreme Court and will comply with the court order to distribute stock across subsidiaries.
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Orik
Cooper - Folks
Standard Oil
John D. Archbold
Standard: Oil ’ Company
Pala
Washington
Sven Mr. Roosevelt
Elreult
Eade Burinosa
United States
Supreme
Posaibie
Permiesibe
M. F. Eliott
Standard Otts
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Elliott
Ite 5000
Ito
Inga
Taft backs Sherman act role after Missouri Oil ruling
President Taft.discreetly endorses reliance on the Sherman act following the U S circuit court for Missouri injunction against Standard Oil. He says the decision is of utmost importance and may prove more effective than critics admit. Budgeted advisers had urged changes in the act, but Taft prefers restraint.
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Washington
Taft
United States Circuit ‘Court For
District of Missouri
Standard Oil Company
Wallers
Ganbhorn
Company Formed to Build Aeroplanes in New York
A new company in New York plans to deliver Wright aeroplanes by next May. It is capitalized at one million and lists notable backers including Cornelius Vanderbilt, Howard Gould, Andrew Freedman, Robert J. Collier, August Belmont, and Russell A. Alger among its principals.
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New York
Cornelive Vanderbilt
P., Bhonta
Allan A. Ryan
Jonon
Plant
Howard Gould
Andrew Freedman
Robert J. Collier
August Belmont
Edward.Berwind
Russell A. ‘Alger
John Carlisle Getting Better at St Vincent Hospital
News brief reports John G Carlisle was steadily improving while hospitalized at St Vincent Hospital in New York on November 23. The item notes his condition as improving with no complications mentioned.
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John. Carlisle
New York
St. Vincent Hospital
Eald
John G. Carilele
Prosecutions Discussed for Customs Frauds at Treasury Talk
A Washington conference at the Treasury Department addressed criminal prosecutions of customs frauds and indictments aimed at evading duties. Secretary MacVeagh Attorney General Wickersham Collector Loeb and US District Attorney Wiz0 of the Southern District of New York participated.
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Washington
Treasury
MacVeagh
Wickersham
Loeb
United States District Attorney
Wiz0
New York
Government Pursues Extra Duties From Trader Fraud
A report notes the government views the evasion of duties as a full notice to all involved. It states the amount did not affect other evasion and duties but was aimed at recovering more money due to fraud by importers. Mr MacVeagh quotes anger as a major factor in the probe into frauds by importers, with losses to the government. Collector Loeb explains stricter rules under the current regime to prevent such frauds in the future.
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Stauda
Phando
Commission
Loeb
Miners Entombed in Wrecked Coliery Hope Elsewhere Alive
Nov 23 report from Buttered Marry Cherry notes 38 dead bodies found face down in the east end second level of St Paul ning. Coroner says they died within 48 hours from poisonous gas after a desperate mine fight. Fire rages nearby as rescuers try to reach more than 100 entombed miners deeper in third vein. officials estimate over 160 still unaccounted. Overcast conditions may allow recovery. experts warn of limited chances to save others while water stands in the third vein.
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Wreckid
Cherry
Aimera
St Paul
Mfe
Eutlaaten
Tiga
Heaviest California Earthquake Shocks Balinas People Rush Out
Balinas California November 23 reports the heaviest earthquake since the great 1806 shock trembled through the town. No damage occurred but many residents rushed into the streets fearing aftershocks from the violent quake.
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California
Balinas
Cal
Walsh Asks Rehearing Over Bank Funds Guilty Verdict
A reply to the government’s answer for John F Walsh seeks rehearing in the U S circuit court of appeals. The document attacks the government’s argument and contends that the jury’s guilty verdict on several counts relating to funds of the Chicago National Bank is irreconcilable with justice.
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Chicago
John Fi. Walsh
United‘States Circuit
Court ‘of Appeals
Wan Aled Tere
Attempted Letter Injures Schoolmasters Near Rothschild
A misdirected explosive letter intended for Baron Albert Rothschild of Vienna exploded, injuring a schoolmaster who had consented to deliver it. The attack occurred after the letter was opened en route, with investigators seeking the sender and motive.
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Bos
Albert’ ‘Rothachild
Vienna
Fatal Fire Claims Mother and Son in Sheduler Block
A fire in the Sheduler block claimed the lives of a 23 year old wife and her five year old son Earl. Both died from suffocation. The husband, a road worker, arrived as the bodies were removed by firemen.
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Mire Anwenty
Earl
Detroit Fielder Pleads Guilty in Hotel Assault Case
Detroit Man pleads guilty to assault and battery in the Budd Hotel case. He was fined 100 dollars with sentence suspended until he can pay. The defendant claimed lack of funds and was sent to Cobb from Georgia to work until payment is possible. The incident occurred on the night watchman Stanfield was involved.
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Détroit
Cate Clevelan
Detroit
Car
George ‘Stanfield
Budd
Cobbah
Georgia
Hie Lal
Fragmentary report from an 14-year-old girl scene
A torn text snippet references a fourteen year old girl on a lake scene. Names and details are incomplete, with fragmented dialogue about illness and a parent asking if she feels sick. No clear event or outcome is established in the readable material.
Blocking: Catholic Hitapdard and
Fragmented OCR text appears as a garbled snippet with unclear names and events. The readable bits mention blocking, listening, lending, and a stray Catholic reference. No coherent event or entities form a reportable item.
Inocanata Tent and the Sedate Philosopher Tale
A fragmentary item from Beaton Herald quotes a sedate thinker clinging to ideals. The text weaves partial phrases about a philosopher who says strange things and a bustling scene at Rome.
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Rome
Beaton Herald
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