Rockefeller Tells of Standard Oil History on Stand
Prominent financier John D Rockefeller testified about the Standard Oil trust as part of a federal case to dissolve it. He described stock transfers, dissolution timing, and the ownership flow from trust certificates to subsidiary stocks, noting the trust’s end by 1899 and that many companies became independent afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Standard Oil Trust
Standard i Company of
New Jersey
Joby D. Rockanfeller
Standard
Henry Mr
Flagter
Samuel C. M. Todd
Architheeta
Rocke- Peller
Wee Marett
Rockefeller
Frank B. Kellogg
Iovernment
Mr. Rockefeller
John Dp Shbold
The
Standard Off Trust
Cooke
Mrr. Rockefelter
Stanchard Giltrust
Karlogg
Rockeller
Rockefelter
Mr Rockefeller
H. H. Rogers
Alr
Kellogg
Fta Ourthers
Ite
Hard Qi Company
Ohio
Tornado Briefly Kills and Injures Many in Arkansas
A Russellville to Piney region tornado is reported to have killed between twelve and twenty people and injured roughly thirty others. Additional reports mention destruction near Walterville and Jethro in Mo county and damage around Mulberry and Berryville with several fatalities noted.
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Tenty
Little Rock
Ark
Russellville
Piney
Rches
Walterville
Jethro
President Roosevelt Receives Relay Message from New York
Gordon Leech delivered the silver tube with a message from Richard Morse of the Y M C A to President Roosevelt in the White House private office. Roosevelt praised athleticism, noting the 200 Washington lads who accompanied the relay from Baltimore covered forty miles in under four hours. The president gave Leech his autograph photograph after a brief chat.
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New York
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Gordon Leech
Richard ¢. Morse
Internatonal Y. M.C. A
Whd
Dove
Grameworthy
Balthouse
Baltimor
Baltimore
Banker on Trial for $50,000 Larceny in Brooklyn
John G. Jenkins Jr formerly president of the Jenkins Treut company of Brooklyn faces trial on charges of larceny totaling $50,000. Prosecutors allege he misappropriated funds by transferring them to the firm Frank & J. G. Jenkins, Jr, of which he was a member. The Jenkins Treut company failed in 1907 amid financial turmoil.
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John G. Jenkins
New York
John G. Jenkins, Jr
Jenkins Treut Company
Brooklyn
Dth
Brust Company
Dem
Frank & J. G. Jenkins, Jr
Admits He Caused Death of Father in Freak Incident
John hn kle of Upper Lehigh surrendered to Satie Buckley in Predland and confessed to striking his father John Mlakie with a brick, fracturing his skull after an argument over a dollar to buy whiskey. The coroner awaits action as police report the fatal family incident occurred last week.
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Hanleton
John Hnkle
Upper Lehigh
Satie Buckley
Predland
John Mlakie
Young Hinkle
Butsel
Hinkle
Reform Husband While He Sleeps Propagates Mind Cure Claims
Newark reports Rev. Henry C. Rose, pastor, asserts every fault or crime can be prevented by mental suggestion given while a person sleeps. He describes talking beside a sleeping spouse to reform manners, alcohol use, and behavior, claiming dramatic success in some cases.
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Newark
N. J
Henry C. Rose
Church of the Redeemer
Jed
Gue
Henry
Tomorow
Cattle Plague Cracks Down in Philadelphia Area
Inspectors destroy infected cattle to stop upland fever spreading in Philadelphia. Heavily contaminated herds in Dauphin, Potter, and Northumberland counties prompt further actions by state and federal officers. Reports of cases in Westmoreland and at Wib Hatown prompt additional culls and investigations. New outbreaks in twelve infected counties pursued by Dr. Pearson's team.
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Philadelphia
Danville
Dauphin
Potter
Northumberland County
Westmoreland County
Wib Hatown
Cheater County
Heartisburg
State
Hvestock Sanitary Board
Pearson
Capitol
Michigan
Washington
Mind Your Business Note Warns Against Trouble
Informal proclamation warns readers to avoid trouble and rely on counsel from Dr. Wes Em Lite Pills. Text fragments mention potential consequences and call for prudent behavior to stay out of danger and trouble.
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Bony
TROLLEY STRIKE OFF Cheater Prolleymen Griolatly Ovetara Strike Of
The trolley strike against the Chester Traction Company, begun April 13, was officially declared off after a meeting of strik ing trolleymen. Pratt, chair of the international executive board, and Patrick J. Shea, vice president, led the union. City boycotts hurt business. thirteen union members had been indicted for dynamiting cars, but the grand jury failed to convict at trial, leaving another trial pending.
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Cheater Prolleymen Griolatly
Cheater
Moternon
Chester ‘Trection Company
Amt
Pratt
Imag
Carmen’s Union
Detroit
Patrick J. Shea
Patrick J. Shea, Vice President of the Same Union. Almost Apis] Epindinasis
Siperio
Tendent Jack
Chester Tree Sign Company
Formar
Traction Coumpany
Esimpans
Hetr
Butt
Ejected Dying Brother Found on Street in West Chester
A consumptive man named Boymaki was expelled from his brother's home in Paoli and found dying on a street by Constable Walferm. Relatives refused to admit him, and he began a perilous journey toward a Chester County home fifteen miles away but could not endure the rough roads.
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West Chester
Pas
Pao Piasilte
Joseph Boymaki
Wal Ferm
Chester County
Boynski
Rouge
Want Carnegie Views on Tariff Heard by House Committee
In an article in Century Magazine Andrew Carnegie urges tariff reductions on iron and steel products. The House Ways and Means Committee, considering iron and steel rates, sought Carnegie’s testimony but faced delays and limited access to his published views.
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Carnegie
Wantington
Andrew Carnegie
Ferhenming
Century
Owiss
Meana
Panama Dam Ruin Shocks Canal Work in Rain Floods
Reports from Gatun say heavy rains caused a section of the unfinished Gatun dam to collapse, sinking sixty five feet wide and fifty feet deep to ground level as the Chagres river overflows and water covers railroad tracks and the pumping station. Panama Canal chief engineer Goethals calls it a slide of no great importance, common in the rainy season. Also in Charleston a lynching occurs in Luray as Jian Gilmore, a twenty year old Black man, is seized from a guard house and hanged after an alleged attempt to assault a farmer’s daughter.
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Panama
Pup
Gatun
Chagres
Goethals
Panama Canal Commission
Charleston
D. C
Jian Gilmore
Luray
Hampton County
Gilmore
A. C. Fitts
Deafness Cure Claims Debated in Local Notice
A fragmented article discusses deafness treatment claims and patient experiences, referencing a local firm F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo and a related bond matter. It notes uncertainty about remedies and the existence of legal or financial actions connected to hearing health claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Poke
Water drinkers seldom have rheumatism or kidney trouble
A health authority blames rheumatic and urinary ailments on insufficient water intake and promotes a vegetable regimen. The article urges big water consumption and offers a home remedy: Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarmaperilla, to be taken in ten spoonful doses after meals and before bed, with continued water drinking.
Juvenile Literary Society Meeting at Itoya High School
The Juvenile Literary Society of Itoya High School held its weekly meeting in the student building. Programs included readings by John McGinnis and H Hopwood, a debate on hardship for Radars, judged by J McGinnes E Beet and Rt Nusz who ruled for the affirmative, with a critic's report by M Staub before adjournment.
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M. Staub
Thanksgiving Football Game Nears Thanksgiving Day
The coming Thanksgiving game pits the Yo M C A team against the Gurley Athletic Club of Washington. Gurley players are strong and heavy with good athletic marks. The Yo M C A boys have allowed only 6 points while scoring Ud points on opponents. A large crowd is expected to support the team on Thanksgiving Day. Art Club: Frederick Art Club meets November 19 to hear articles on Early Renaissance sculptors and painters. No regular meeting Thursday. special Friday night session at 7:30 to discuss Christmas gates.
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AUN Iog
Gurley Athletic Club
Washington
Gurley Athletic Boys
Faust
Acuion
Firederick Art Clut
Krenen
Mien Mary Ott
Mea Bronk Stoner
Braiday
Chrigtans
Fire damage near East Patrick street residence
A circular chimney fire occurred yesterday at the home of Mr OC G Curry on East Patrick Street. A hot stove overheated the mantle causing burning to the woodwork. A United States chemical extinguisher was used to douse the flames, limiting damage.
Epworth League Anniversary
The 7th anniversary of Frederick Wupter of the Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church will be celebrated tonight at 8 o'clock. An interesting program has been arranged. An offering will be taken for the Mercy and Help Department. Refreshments will be served. the evening promises to be most entertaining.
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Epworth League
Frederick Wupter
Epworth League of the Methodiat Episcopal Durch
Mercy and Help
Visiting Schools In Myersville Harmony And Wolfaville
Prof John I White superintendent of schools visits the area to inspect the achoola near Myersville Harmony and Wolfaville.
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John ‘I. White
Achoola
Myersville
Harmony
Wolfaville
Dean's Kidney Pills Claim Kidney Relief for Frederick
An advertisement from Frederick Maryland cites daily strains on kidneys and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure. A testimonial by Joseph H. of 213 West Patrick Street describes long kidney pain relieved after using the product sold by Foster Milburn Co. in New York.
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Frederick
Dean
Joseph H
West
Patrick Street
C. E. Main’s
King
Foster-Milburn Co
New York
Uni
Mysterious Murders and Local Deaths Reported
John Barrow a Pittsburg river man murdered and robbed of 500 dollars his body cast into the Allegheny river. Arthur Honekar ten years old drowned while paddling in a leaking boat on a lake at Bridgeton New Jersey. Rev Henry F O'Reilly rector of the Roman Catholic Church of the Annunciation Shenandoah Pa died suddenly of apoplexy after forty years in the post.
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John Barrow
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Arthur Honekar
Bridgeton
N. J
Henry F. O'Reilly
Frederick Market Prices from Frederick County Farmers Exchange
Quotations list varied agricultural prices including barrel rates for corn and oats, hay and straw per ton, and grain prices. Notable figures include New Yellow Ear Corn at $285 per barrel, New White Ear Corn at $2.75 per barrel, Yellow Shelled Corn 50 to 60 cents per bushel, and Silo corn at 65 cents per bushel. Hay prices range from $11.00 to $12.00 for No 1 Timothy, $10.00 to $11.00 for No 2 Timothy, with Clover at $4.00 to $9.00 per ton. Other items include Wheat, Rye, and Potatoes with assorted per bushel or per ton quotes.
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Frederick County Farmers’ Exchange
Thartby
Timothy
Bauan
Holiday novelties open weekend sale ad
An ad announces a Friday and Saturday opening on November 27 and 28 for holiday novelties. It highlights merchandise including new naval land china, cup glass, bric a brac, and other gift items.
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Pradetics
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Tromater Books
Fornado
Smith, Ark
Berryville
Kev
Maggie Garenveare
Yeera
Brick
Ireland
London
Cary Lng
House of Comann
Ulirell
George Wyndham
House of Commons
Wilmington
Del
Hiram R. Burton
Delaware
Newport News
Wilmington Board of Trade
Congressman Burton
Tah
Elwood
Ind
George Myera
Faherman
White River
Perkinsville
Insane Hospital
Red Bank
Joseph McCormick
Bradley Beach
Trenton
Ironmastes
Pers Askel
Chamberlain
Peorte
Tritapoe & Tyson
Maser G
Takaros. G
Watana
Krederiek
Brunawick
South Street
Patrick Bt. S
DH Avenue
Last Street
Telegraph Street
Seventh Street
Fifth Street
Central Bank
Preaecks
Roth Pbnma
Anrld ci
Ronomas & Motter
Offiga
North Market Street
Ctm
Gforie L. Gramer & Bona
East Ghurgh Street
Peterman
W. Franklin Sree
Roger
Throat
City Hotel
Qurveying
Architecture
D* Jas. A. Long
Spaglaliot
Myr
Mak
Hos
Tarsat
Fredesick
Ileey
Soger's
Ca Bistvas
Naviland
China
H. Lamus
John Eisenhauer
Varviers
Carvens
Landis
Frederink
Ba N. Markos
Martane
F. J
King's
F. J. Schroeder
Partick Street
Consolidated Loan Company
North Gay Street
Baltimore, MD
Xpene
Lewyt & Salares
Marine National Bank of Baltimore
Mercantile Agencies
Privete Dale
John Esterly
N. Market Street
Otige
George K. Breade
Fred County
A Ee
C. T. H. Youn
Coun
Third Street
West Fifth Street
Utick Homes
Court Street
GeAwhy
Brederick County
W. Gaver
Bern
Gmpbon
Gace Freteniek
Ohio Railroad
Frederion
Bochedale
Encopt Barn Scauens
Mandie
Bea Bates
Onaibely
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