Rockefeller Defies Subpoena In Missouri Standard Oil Case
Frank Rockefeller refused to testify before Missouri Attorney General Hadley in the Standard Oil case, declaring he would not appear and could be jailed. Depositions in Cleveland proceeded with witnesses detailing Standard Oil's influence, including formation of the Republic Oil company and alleged deceptive practices. Louis B. Turrell testified about being drawn into Republic Oil, signing stock and documents under Standard Oil direction, with accounting and property transfers linked to the case.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Frank Rocke
Feller
Hadley
State of
Missouri
Standard Oil Company
Pian
Rockefeller
John Teagle
W. E. Judd
W. F. Lowe
W. P. McKee
Lowes
Navarre Oil Company
Judd and
McKee
Republi Oil Company
Abady
Cleveland Independent Oil
State of Missouri
Standard OH Company
Frank W. Schwentner
Louis B. Turrell
Detroit
Mich
Standard Oi1 Company
St. Joseph
Turrell
Republc Oil Company
Républic Oil Company
Republic Company
Standard Ofl Company
Broadway
New York
H. M. Tilford
Standard Company
Scofield, Schurmer & Teagle
Republic Oil Company
Virgin P. Kline
Standard Oil
Bir. Turrell
Standard
New Street
Standard Building
Service for Prefontaine in Westminster Cathedral
A requiem Mass was held at Westminster Roman Catholic Cathedral in memory of Raymond Prefontaine, late Canadian minister of marine and fisheries. He died in Paris on December 25 and was returned to Canada aboard the British battleship Dominion. Representing bodies included the admiralty, war office, and colonial office, with Lord Strathcona and numerous Canadians in attendance.
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Wy Associated Press
London
Westminster
Raymond Prefontaine
Kennedy Dies After Assault at County Asylum
James Kennedy, an inmate at the county asylum for the insane, died from skull fractures after an attack by another patient. The incident occurred when several patients were left unattended on a coal wagon for a short period, and Rockanean struck Kennedy with a shovel.
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Ey aAssociaiid Press
Chicaco
James Kennedy
County Asylum For the Insane
Roikanean
Kennedy
Deadly mine explosion sparks fierce fire damp danger
In Indian Territory on January 2 a deadly mine blast trapped workers as gas and fire damp halted rescue. Fourteen miners were affected, three bodies recovered, and crews cannot enter the shaft to recover the remaining victims amid dangerous conditions.
Thieves Loot Silk Stock In Nighttime Break In
Thieves robbed a local shop taking valuable silks valued around 100 dollars. Entry was gained through a small window as the thieves entered the store and fled with the best stock. Police call for any sightings or information in connection with the break in.
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Ryeal
dJanerine
Wiesare
Bank Closes Doors in San Luis Obispo
The Bank of San Luis Obispo, the city's oldest bank, shut its doors this morning by order of bank commissioners. Cashter S. W. Wilson, acting under the authorities, declined to release information. The bank reportedly owns substantial property holdings that may cover liabilities.
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Associated Press
San Luis, Obispo
Cal
Bank of
San Luis Obispo
S. W. Wilson
Statehood Bill Passes in House by 194 to 150 Vote
The House approves the statehood measure by 194 ayes to 150. Debates begin on the bill’s fate with supporters arguing for western development and opponents cautioning about merging territories. Notables include Mondell, Kahan, Capron, Hepburn, and Webb offering varied perspectives.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Arizona
New Mexico
Kahan
California
Mondell
Wyoming
Floyd
Arkansas
Cole
Ohio
Capron
Rhode Island
Hepburn
Maine
Iowa
Webb
North Carolina
Decatur 15 Dismissed From Navy for Hazing
Stephen Decatur the great grandson of Commodore Decatur was dismissed from the navy by Secretary Bonaparte under the court martial sentence for hazing. The action was announced from Washington on January 25. He held first class at the United States Naval Academy.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Stephen Decatur
Commodore Decatur
United States Naval Academy
Navy
Bonaparte
Shoes to Cost More at National Convention in Boston
Governor Guild welcomed delegates of the National Shoe Wholesalers' association at Hotel Somerset to discuss whether leather cost increases will cause permanent shoe price rises or temporary hikes. Manufacturers from New England joined a prior meeting agreeing prices must rise with leather costs or profits must fall to maintain current prices.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Governor Guild
National Shoe Wholesalers’ Association of the
United States
Hotel Somerset
New England
WAS ORDERED TO KILL IN DETECTIVE STORY
Former Detective Andrew Gordon testified before the grand jury after telling Circuit Attorney Sager that while in the police department he was ordered by a high official to kill Oliver J. Beck a judge of election and John Wheeler a negro editor. He said his attempts to secure work were thwarted after his dismissal from the force.
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Associated Pres
St. Louis
Andrew Gordon
Rolered
Circuit
Sager
Police Department
Oliver J. Beck
John Wheeler
Rand
Sis
General Harris Dead Revealed At Public Funeral
General Harris, longtime surveyor general in President Arthur's administration, dies in Vermont this year. Born there decades ago, Harris served prominently in California and Milwaukee, with ties to Lovies and the United States military history noted.
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Luch
Wraemi
Poueening
Vermont
Bad Weather Halts Ormond Racing Meeting
Severe weather at Ormond delayed racing as rain fell and crowding fears spread. Officials warned of possible postponement if the track remained unsafe by two o'clock, leaving Cam thin morning and other events in suspense.
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Orcrood-Dasiena
Appointment Delay Reports Probable County Attorney Pick
Milwaukee Wis Jan wartime era dispatch notes delay in naming a district attorney for Reck County with officials indicating a decision next week.
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Wen Do
Milwaukes
Wis Jar
Tran
Altommey
Reck County
Small Change for Life General Wheeler In Critical Condition
General Wheeler was very low and sinking rapidly shortly before 2 p.m. Doctors McCorkle and Longmore kept vigil last night. This morning Wheeler remained conscious only briefly and life hung by a thread. Oxygen was given for the first time. McCorkle says he has one chance in twenty of recovery and strength is being sustained by stimulants.
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New York
McCorkle
John A. Longmore
General Wheeler
Longmore
Foreign Trade Grows With U S Commerce Near Three Million
United States foreign and domestic trade rose toward three million in the calendar year. A report from the Bureau of Statistics cites total imports and exports at 2.836 million, up from 2.070 million in 1901, with an average yearly rise of about 19.6 million.
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United States
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Statisticy
Commerce and Labor
Hanah
Porte
Hiro
Fantion
Navigation closes. Milwaukee and Green Bay routes end
A faded item reports closure of navigation routes with Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Menominee mentions. The last voyage for the season was completed this week as the route beds filled, and no further trips will be made.
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Vepeig
Nordwesters Milwaukee
Wie
Mocinette
Wismasa Vigayan
Green Bay
May Have Typhoid Illness Reports From Carter
Carter is seriously ill with a high fever and symptoms suggesting typhoid. The report notes Carter’s condition is grave with advancing fever and related indicators as of January in Bonvluta.
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Asencio Diewe
Bonvluta
Jan. S
Geusmoer Carter
Murder of Anjera Notables Strains Tangier Calm
Echo de Paris reports three Anjera notables sent to Fez with gifts were found murdered after leaving Fox. Anjeras accuse Raisutt of ordering the killings to seize letters the envoys carried. Sultan in distress awaits word from Rabat as guards hold fortress at Zinal and revolts loom.
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Associated Press
Paris
Echo de Paris
Tangiér
Fez
Anjeras
Pagal
Tangier
Medim
Raisutt
Raisull
Alerrivas
Unclear Prompts Stir Confusion in Milwaukie Front Page
Special to The Noctyacstrom reports a confused Milwaukee front with garbled names and rumors. The piece mentions a person claiming to be from Chicago and a telecom mishap connected to a Steyers Point Oils operation. A listed fall and fatal injury at a school page raises questions about the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwawkes
Wis
Arthur Yarmpbe
Chivaen
Dampire
James Tally
Fall & Fonts Hall
Cooperess
Mil waukee Road Extension Reveals Special Train Plan
A delegation including Ballzay company officials traveled from La Crosse to St Paul by special train to assess Milwaukee Road extension prospects. The spectacle aimed to beat the fastest passenger time by about ninety minutes, with a test run and setup near Chicago.
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St Paul
Ta Cross
St. Pasl
la Cronse
Valencia wreck rescue reports eight women on raft
At Pacific Coast offices in Seattle it is said a life raft carried eight women and the lifeboat left Valencia unaccounted for. Victoria dispatch notes the Salvor and Orion heading to Bamfield for survivors with sea conditions easing and doubt of any further alive remains after nightfall.
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Associated Prea
Seattle
Wash
Pacific Coast Company
Valencia
Victoria
B. C
Salvor
Orion
Bamfield
Barofield
Darling River
Fond
End Is Not In Sight in Naval Hearing Records
Annapolis January 23 Associated Press reports continued sessions on the cases of shipman Richard Br. Monn a presidential appointee. Additional witnesses were examined. No sign yet that the hearing will end. Indictments named Ned Leroy Chapit of Pasadena and George Ho Melvin of Georgetown third class sailors.
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Associated Premay Annapolis
Shipman
Richard BR. Monn
Ned Leroy Chapit
Menasha Man Hurt in Local Incident
A Menasha man sustained injuries following an unspecified incident this morning. Police and medical responders transported him to a local hospital for treatment. Further details on the event and parties involved were not immediately available.
Pioneer Sealer Mrs Terry Dravis Dies After Illness
Winnegonna Wisconsin obituary notes pioneer sealer Mrs Terry Dravis died Wednesday after four years of illness. Funeral set for Friday at two from the old home with Rev Morrow officiating. She was a long time Oshkosh Normal School faculty member Maney Olivia was a daughter and lives at the old homestead.
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Winnegonna
Wie
Dun
Terry Dravis
Res We
Morrow
Shisw Maney Oivis
Oshkosh Normal School
Collier on the Stand in Town Topics Libel Case
In a New York libel case, witness Robert Jolley testified that Town Topics printed a degrading article about Miss Alice Hoosevult and editor Hapgood responded with an editorial denying the claims. Jolley said the piece attacked him indirectly, and further editorials linked to the Roosevelt era figures were discussed with witnesses noting associations and alleged blackmail implications.
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Associated Press
New York
Town Topics
Norman Hapgood
Celltova Weekly
Robert Jolley
Colts Weekly
Mr. Woller
Alice Hoosevult
Hapgood
United States
Town Taples
Hapgod
Challen Able
Woller
Cuokler
Jerome
Uvollier
Mies Roosevelt
Cullier
Wade
Clement A. More
Andrew Bimmens
Harry Lehr
Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
Bishop Potter
Alloens
Justice Deuel
Taples
Packers Seek Immunity Clash in Garfield Case
Chicago January 25 The Packers lawyers and the government fought over immunity and use of Garfield reports as the packers pressed that they were compelled to testify. The government offered to acknowledge Garfield’s testimony was used to verify witnesses’ statements during the federal grand jury probe that led to indictments. The dispute over promises and oath withholding persisted as talks continued.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Packers
Garfield
Morrison
Federal Grand Jury
Meeting With Coal Men Amid Turbulent Ore Talks
A fragmented report describes a meeting with coal executives and operators. John Mitchell was named temporary chairman of a committee with vocal credentials, while other officers were appointed and the credentials committee reportedly began its work.
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Pepette Attes Steenth
Robbins
John Mitchell
Id. Serngere
Cavage Wee
Vien Atagunoed
Liberal wave sweeps seats as Unionists lose ground
The Liberal wave gains momentum in Britain with Sir Edward Grey winning Berwick-on-Tweed by a large majority. After today’s elections Liberals hold 328 seats, Unionists 142, Irish Nationalists 81, Labour 4. The campaign features Rothschild opposition, Hocking contest, and strong storms hindering Orkneys and Shetlands campaigning.
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Associated Press
London
Edward Grey
Berwick-on-Tween
Northumberland
Laborites
House of Commons
Rothschild
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
Silas Kiito Hocking
Lionel Waller Rothschild
Rothschilda
R. C. Lehmann
United States
Market Harborough
Leistershire
C. Tlarsey Dixons
Orkneys
Shetlands
Noling
Balfour
Alban G. H. Gibbs
Londo
Iolfourmy
Ahs
Rehearsals Advance for Benevolent Society Benefit Plays
Rehearsals for two plays to be staged next Monday evening in the opera house for the Ladies Benevolent Society progress well under Harry C. Oaks. The Litw tlest Girl is a short sketch for three, while The Three Hats is a three act comedy with nine local cast members. Final rehearsals occur in the Armory B before the performance, and advance ticket sales are strong. The event is expected to raise a good sum for the Home of the Benevolent Society.
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Benevolent Society
Harry C. Oaks
Armory B
Opera
The
Officers Are Chosen at Grocers Association Meeting
The Retail Grocers and General Merchants Association held its annual meeting in Elke bah rooms on Wednesday evening. Officers elected for next year are President R. J. Rastius, Vice President Peter Zentner, Secretary Herman F. Wusson, Treasurer J. Zentner. The session was a strict business meeting focused on officer selection and future audit arrangements. A committee will audit the retiring treasurer’s accounts before the annual report, with installation and a social gathering planned for the second Wednesday in February.
Japan's War Debt Financing Plan Faces Critics
The article outlines proposed measures to finance national debt through bonds and taxes, detailing plans to issue government securities and adjust taxation. It discusses anticipated economic effects, potential impacts on public services, and the political debate surrounding these financing options.
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Frask Rockefeller
Missalex
Prefontaine
Wille Fearteen
Fanessille
BANK
Decatur
Commo
St. Lowia
General Harris
Ormond
Mang
RWS
Vonderbilt
W. D.tavann
Piersont Morgan Els
Joseph “Wheeler
Ely
Teddy
Thor Carter
Serlenary TI
Honstaln
Raisali
Afdiome Bazidhi
Milwaukee Road
Earlex Ae
Xpect Western
Menasha
Epecin
TP Reems Pte Perey Indienngenia
Ater Vinen Carertela
Oget
Minty
Wifire
unionatileUesal
Ate
Pioneer
Dasin
Venlteeirief Yeoh
Yella
Editoriain
Nearthern Chantaggan
Dane
Mattie
David
Indianapolis
Khte Hochings
Hothachilda
Simee
Alban G. H. Gible
Tnioniat
Menigun
Baltone
Recepta
Amuateur
Mornday
Chants’ Association
Japan
Sinteameo
Actocivted Press
Golsramest Werather
Tinta Parishes
Beymare Co
Barmren
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