Oil Trust and Garfield Joinder Report to President
Washington May 17 Roosevelt transmitted to Congress the complete report of James Commissioner on corporate investigation. The synopsis and message attracted wide attention with officials of Standard Oil and others commenting. The report discusses rates, secret billing orders, and alleged rebates, noting interstate rates open to shippers and the hidden six to ten cent charges on oil shipments in 1904.
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Associated. Press
Washington, D. c
Roosevelt
Congress
James Commissioner
Standard
Comneny
Malas Jettér
Io Ne
Boston
Icca
A. Corpora
Stangard
Actum
Byverest
Sailread
B&q
Garfield
Ste George
Crossley
Chicago
Burlington
Quincy Railway
East St. Luis
Interstate “ Commerce” Commission
Burington & Quincy
Zhow
Interstate Commerce Commission
The
St. Louis
Alton
Bureau of Corporations
Kankakee
House Appropriation Bill Amended In Washington
In Washington May 11 the House passed amendments to the naval appropriation bill. The Associated Press report notes the bill advanced despite amendments and debate within the chamber.
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Associated Press
Washington,d. C
The
House Today
Meyer Denial Statement From Ambassador Cited by AP
A St Petersburg dateline reports Ambassador Meyer denying an Associated Press claim of involvement in parliamentary actions and the Winter Palace ceremony. The ambassador emphasizes the falsity of the alleged statement and distances himself from the presented remarks.
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Petersburg
Dea
Meyer-crit
Winter Palace
Troops Guard Village Under Military Guard
Soldiers from the second battalion of the Fifteenth Regiment encamped on bluff Heights above Sutton and Sud-Alle rly brick yards to protect workers after an armed attack by 500 Italian brickmakers wounded three men. Sheriff Pitts ordered guards and warrants to arrest alleged participants with tension high as officers anticipated further violence tonight.
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Associated
Press
Fenth Regiment
Sherrif Pitts
Albany ‘County
Sutton ‘& Sud- Alerly
Mrs Davis Relapses After Birthday Illness
Mrs Davis suffered a relapse following her eightieth birthday celebrated two weeks ago. Her husband, sister, and daughter were summoned to her bedside as she battled a cold contracted during a drive.
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Yemalin
Detective probes mysterious Morgan death in Lake Michigan
Special to the Northwestern reports Milwaukee detective Dorsch in Oshkosh investigating the death of Batnard J. Morgan whose body was found in Lake Michigan last spring. Dorsch, connected with the United Commercial Travelers, hints at an insurance interest. Morgan had a $5,000 policy. Relatives deny detectives were engaged and say UCT claims may have been settled. proof of death not yet filed.
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Sto Be
Morgan
Northwestern
Minizonde
Wis
Dorsen
Milwaukee
Batnard
J. Morgan
Oshkosh
Lake Michigan
Dorsch
United Commercial Travelers
Willam R. Hall
Manitowoc
Dispatch
U. S
Mr. Morgan
Methodist Missions At Annual Missionary Convention
The Associated Press notes a Methodist Episcopal missionary convention in session today, highlighting work in evangelization and famine relief. Speakers include Rev. Robert Ward of India on the Bareda camp, Mrs. F. Ganewell in Peking, L. McLaughlin of Manila, and Dr. William Edgar Geil of Doylestown. Geil plans December travels to China along the Great Wall and to Lake Baikal to study eastern regions.
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Associated. Press
Kansas
Clits
Methodist Episcopal Church
Robert Ward
Irndia
Bareda
F. Ganewell
Peking
China
McLaughlin
Manilla
Wiliam Edgar Geil
Doylestown
Geil
Africa
Great Wall
Central Asia
Lake Baikal
Aes
Milwaukee woman found with throat wound. knife at scene
Special to The Northwestern reports Mrs. Peter Peterson of Eau Claire was found about 11:29 this morning lying on her bed with a gash in her throat and a case knife beside her. The doctor believes she will recover.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Eau: Claire
Peter Peterson
Soctor
Fear of an Earthquake Drives Canal Debate
The report weighs sea level versus lock canal designs for Panama. It outlines quake risks to Gatun locks, argues sea level is safer and cheaper, with an estimated total cost around 60 million above existing plans. The minority favors locks, claiming higher costs and longer construction.
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Gatun
Avrould
Sea Ével
Board of Canavllifig Engineers
Emperor Francis Joseph to hear Met Opera company
Minister Goluchowski announced an audience with Emperor Francis Joseph tomorrow. He will present credentials and recall the experiences of the Metropolitan Opera Company in San Francisco during the recent disaster. The Emperor expressed warm sympathy for San Francisco and hopes for the city’s speedy prosperity.
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Goluchowski
San Francisco
Bailey Bailey Denies Double Dealing in Senate Letter Affair
Senator Bailey revived a heated exchange in Washington, reading a letter he wrote and denying "double dealing" claims. He accused The Chicago Tribune of misrepresentation and said the president showed the memo to a Republican senator and a Republican House member. He warned he would brand the accuser if charged again.
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Associated
Washington, D.c
Bailey
Senate
Hurlog
Chanaie
Igehlee
Seopy
Chandler
New York’ ‘Tribune
Washington
House
Tribune
Dalley
Chicago Tribune
Question of Widerds G Assoc Press Item From Milwaukee
Milwaukee May 17 Actuary Loveland of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance discusses asset gains. He doubts Judge Dyte ever gave such an opinion and notes the executive committee reviewed the issue. Correspondence reads into the record between Oshkosh attorney M C Phillips and the company over deferred dividends and earlier estimates.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Oas Loveland
Northwestern Mutual Life
Bis. Cane
Loveland
Dyte
Sdeh
M.C. Phillips
Oshkosh
Warden Swenholt Visits Madison and Appleton Fishing Scene
State game warden Swenholt of Madison arrived in Madison on Wednesday to probe lake fishing activities and assess deputy wardens work. Rumors say he then moved to Appleton as developments are awaited in the effort to calm tensions between fishermen and wardens. He avoided reporters and kept his visit private, according to local sources.
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Swenholt
Madixon
Cousing
Oshkosh
Appleton
Swenhalt
Delayed Winnebago Traction Meet Postponed To Tomorrow
Officials and directors of the Winnebago Traction Company and city officers postponed the meeting set for 4:20 AM to discuss a temporary track connection on Main Street just north of the Male Street Bridge. The delay follows issues with track connections and the conference may affect later developments.
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Male Street
Winnebago Tradeton, Company
Winnebago Traction Company
Main Street
DAR Will Meet in Oshkosh to Elect Officers
Oshkosh chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its annual meeting Friday at 2:20 PM in the Century on High Street. Officers for the next year will be elected and reports by officers and delegates from the continental congress will be presented. A relief fund of 45 is noted for San Francisco destitute children, with funds forwarded. Prizes for best revolutionary war essays arrive. one is a framed picture The Minute Man to Park School, the other a statuette David Before the Combat to Merrill.
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Oshkosh
Daughters of the American Revolution
High Street
Edgar P. Sawyer
W. WW. Ford
Washington
Minute Man
Park School
David
Merrill 1
CONAIED VISITS EMPEROR AND Jena Troubles
Vienna reports Ambassador Brancle Wil visits Emperor amid unrest. Associated Press notes opera company audience issues as conditions in Jena and Vienna influence cultural events.
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Jena
Sof ‘Opera Company
Anka
Associated Press
Vienna
Mr. Brancle
Wil
Railway Case Put Over In Oshkosh Circuit Court
The case of Eastern Wisconsin Railway and Lights Company versus Winne Traction Company and the City of Oshkosh was continued to next Saturday. The delay was noted as the court awaited further details and potential filings.
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Bretton Pastner
Bank of. F. Inte
Tynetion
Afrhan
Eastern Wisconsin Railway and Lights Company
va.Winne
Page Traction Company
Cty of
Oshkosh
Judgment for heirs in dieseland case affirmed
In circuit court Judge Byrne ordered a judgment for the heirs totaling 6750.32 in the Dieseland case involving Herbert D. Avery heirs versus Mrs. Sarah Perry and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. The first trial determined liability and the Supreme Court affirmed the judgment on appeal. The second case covered the accounting, resulting in the judgment severed this morning.
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Byrne
Dieseland
Herbert D
Tda Avery
Sarah Perry
United States Fidelity and Guargnty Company
Winneconne Youth Harry Halverson Dies After Tug Boat Accident
Harry Halverson of Winneconne died from injuries suffered Tuesday afternoon on the tug boat So W. Hollister while rafting in Lake Poygum. He was conscious most of the time prior to death at his parents home. Funeral arrangements to be announced. He was son of Mr and Mrs Olio Halverson and cousin of Capt Farrey Glewen of the Hollister.
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Harry Walverson
Winneconne
W. Hollister
Lake Poygum
Melek
Minu
Olio Halverson
Flarrey - Qlewen
Hollister
Oshkush
Connection in Sight Court Action Modifies Traction Plan
In circuit court Judge Burnell modified an injunction on the Winnebago Traction to allow the city to move tracks next 30 days to conform with the Randall plan. All rights of the Bradler company are preserved. City Attorney Cowling stated the city will begin work promptly to connect at North Main Street, achieving a temporary adjustment between the two companies.
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Burnell
Winnebages ‘Traction
Commitiny
Randall
Bradler Company
Ciy
Cowling
North Main Street
Fourth of July Plans From Eagles Committee
At a meeting of the General Committee of the Eagles charge of arranging the Fourth of July celebration proposed plans include a parade with boys in simple uniforms and girls in red or white. Arion and Military bands engaged to furnish music. Petition to city council to set off fireworks from the new Mauln street bridge. Address reader and Independence Declaration to be settled after invitations are accepted. Solicit funds for preliminary expenses forthcoming.
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Arion
New
Mauln Street
Eagles
H. C. Weyerhorat
Edward Dreyer Dies in Oshkosh at 52
Edward Dreyer a laborer for Oshkosh Gas Light died at his home 168 Fifteenth Street at eleven last night from dropsy and pneumonia. He was 52. Survived by widow Anna and six children Emma Flora Joseph Edward Jr Fred, plus sister Mia Hyolla and brothers Ben and Charles. Funeral Sunday afternoon Rev Emil G. Albert officiating. Further arrangements pending.
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Edward Dreyer
Oshkosh Gas Light Company
Fifteenth Street
Anna Dreyer
Yarry Turner
Ema
Flora
Joseph
Edward Jr
Fred
Thia City
Mia
A. Hyolla
Ben
Charles
Emil G. Albert
Milwaukee editor held for manslaughter in Fourth Degree
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee May 17 Benjamin F. Steiner sporting editor of The Free Press was held by the coroners jury on the charge of manslaughter in the fourth degree for running over and killing Elor A White with his automobile last night A warrant will probably be issued this afternoon The report notes added confusion in the testimony and indicates the case will proceed to further legal action.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Benjamin F. Steiner
The
Free Press
Elor A. White
Inter state coal car distribution probe at Philadelphia hearing
The Interstate Commerce Commission resumed the coal car distribution probe in Philadelphia on May 11. Testimony tied Pennsylvania Railroad and its associates to gifts of stock and money to officials in exchange for favorable car allocations. Witnesses alleged stock deals and cash payments influenced shipments, with figures like Cassatt’s aide declining stock offers for cash.
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Penneyania Kant
Tavendenilon
Associated = Press
Philadelphia
Inerstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Michael Trumpy
Atr
Trump
Commission
Ordé Daily
Geeyinds Vinta
Pennsylum
Pitcairn
Cassatt
Stack
Jamison
Robert K.cagsate
Gassatt
Pennsylvania: Railroad
Keyst Coal and Coke Company
Pensylvania
Kesstone
Coal Coke Company
George ‘We. Clark
Pennsylvan
Altoon
Alfred. Hicks
Mins
First Game Of The Season In Oshkosh Indians Face Freeport
The Oshkosh Indians opened the baseball season at Oshkosh Driving Park against Freeport, a team tied for first in the state pro league with La Crosse. Mayor Banderob tossed the first ball as winds cooled the crowd while Arion band played and trailers rolled by. Freeport visits Oshkosh again Saturday and Sunday.
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Tdeal
Flynn Fitchesa
Oshkosh
Begin
Oshkosh Indians
Freeport
la Crosse
Mayor Banderob
Fiyno
Arion
Traction Company
Tha Lo¢Nis
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OIL Trust
Arejoinder
Owentsade
J.B
Thayer ,Jr
Olean
Rochetel
Buffalo
New- York
Vermont
Bilin
Meyer
Tiatian Tioterd
Methodist
Missions
Schufes Restaene
Rancisco
Crandeer
Riley , Yeisope
Oxhkonh
Mutual Life
Company
Warden
Century
Conaied
Harry Halverson
Whineconne
Traction
Eagies
South Side
Exyires
Uirief Imens
Orath
John Straugh
Winnebago
Mary Chandier
Charles D. Chandler
Monroe Avenue
Jer
James P. Abbott
First Baptist
Ellenwood Cemetery
F. Steiner
Manslawshier
Coal Companies
Pennsylvania
Gers
Burchill
Sexton
Sunsun
Sera
Wisconsin
Jam
Fai
Fale
Weathes
Heymann
Ca Pia
United States
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