Paila FIGHT TO BE RENEWED EARNINGS OF COMBINE
Chicago reports renewed government assault on Standard Oil and trusts. Commissioner Smith cites $790,000,000 net earnings on $75,000,000 investment from 1882 to 1906 with $551,922,904 in dividends. Early hearings expected. court actions may reach Supreme Court in 1908. Rogers disputes Chicago decision and backs Moffett statement.
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Smith Renort
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Sims
Speclal Grand
Chicago & Alton
Herbert Knox Smith
Roosevelt
Landis
Smith
United States Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Elkins
United States
Walt and
Lee
Rogers
New York
H. H. Rogers
Fair Haven
Mass
Mr. Moffett
Moffett
James A. Moffett
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Chaplain Jones Indicted In Norfolk Grand Jury
Chaplain Harry W. Jones was indicted by the Norfolk city grand jury on charges connected to alleged scandalous conduct and theft from the Citizens Bank of Norfolk. The case arises amid a naval court martial proceeding at the Norfolk Navy Yard.
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Norfolk
Naval
Navy Yard
Harry W. Jones
Norfolk City
le Gammon
Citizens’ Bank of Norfolk
Mechanics National
Five Die in Ottumwa Boat Tragedy on Des Moines River
A launch carrying William H Powell 45 and family members Mrs W H Powell 44 Hallie Powell 25 Mrs J F Stevens 35 and Anna Lucile Stevens 8 capsized near a waterworks dam on the Des Moines river. Engine failure pushed the craft toward rocks and the dam where all perished. Night search revealed the bodies hours later. Hallie Powell, a jeweler businessman, had recently inherited a fortune between 25 000 and 40 000 dollars. Mrs Stevens was active in local clubs and lodges. her husband a Modern Woodmen official.
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William Powell
Ottumwa
William H. Powell
W. H. Powell
Hallie Powell
J. F. Stevens
Anna Lucile Stevens
Des Moines
Arnold Jewelry Company
California
Stevens
Anna
Saloonkeepers Sue Breweries in Davenport Tax Fight
Davenport saloonkeepers led by Fred N. Ruhl and L. Hanmeman filed suit seeking $20,000 paid to Davenport breweries under the Iowa prohibitory law claiming illegal business. They allege maltsters control about 211 city saloons and force exclusive sales, prompting the first major clash with breweries here amid intensified anti saloon activity.
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Davenport
Fred N. Ruhl
L. Hanmeman
Iowa
Ruhl
Lahrman’s
Dvenport
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Keys Bros Carriage Plant Destroyed In Fire
Council Bluffs fire wiped out the Keys Bros manufacturing plant in the early hours. Loss estimated at 100000 to 125000 with insurance covering about 10000. The factory employed 150 workers, produced 7000 vehicles annually valued around half a million dollars. Fire origin thought spontaneous in second floor plant room. No assets saved. rebuilding contingent on better fire protection.
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Council Bluffs
Keys Bros
Red Oak
F. H. Keys
Des Moines Priest Elevated to Papal Prelate
Des Moines pastor the Very Rev M Flavin of St Ambrose Church gains the rank of papal prelate with the title Rt Rev Monsignore from Pope Pius X. He becomes protonotary apostolic prelate, may wear purple, and will be invested with prelatial vestments. Investiture date likely around Oct 15 in Des Moines. He has long been dean of the Davenport diocese priests.
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Des Moines
Des Molines
M. Flavin
St. Ambrose Catholic Church
Vatican
Flavin
Davenport
Rome
Desperado identified in New Mexico fugitive case
Council Bluffs police now believe Rosano Emililo, a death-sentence fugitive in Lincoln, New Mexico, shot Detective George Wilson and wounded Patrolman Richardson last week after being seen by three men. Photos in the rogue’s gallery confirm the suspect, who has not yet been captured. In Libertyville, twenty people became seriously ill after eating ice cream at a Presbyterian social, with several needing doctors overnight.
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Bluffs
New Mexico
Council Bluffs
George Wilson
Richardson
Rosano Emililo
Lincoln
N. M
E. Aspinwall
Libertyville
Presbyterian Church
Spencer Man Cultivates Half Million Cabbage Plants
Potato Walker has completed a large scale cabbage project near Spencer covering more than 56 acres. The field aims for about 20 tons per acre with the crop to be sold in Missouri Arkansas and Oklahoma at a price per ton.
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Spencer
Walker
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Dying Lad Drage Himself a Mile
Virgil Thornburg a 13 year old boy from Linden crawled a mile home with a bullet hole in his lungs after an outing with hunting. He waded the creek and crossed barb fences despite his injuries, reaching home before his strength failed. His condition remained critical as details of the accident were unclear.
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Linden
Virgil Thornburg
Homie
Child Dies In Coughing Fit Near Webster City
A four year old child of Mr and Mrs Urich died from an uncontrollable coughing fit near Webster City. Neighbors reported the child choked and strangled before a physician could be summoned.
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Webster City
Iowa Butter for the Navy at Manchester Contract
Iowa will supply 217000 pounds of butter for Uncle Sam's blue jackets. A local creamery, working for three months, packed the butter in hermetically sealed three pound cans and warrants one year shelf life in any climate. About 100 workers filled the contract under a government inspector. Butter tests at 94 percent butter fat.
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Iowa
Navy
Manchester
Uncle Sam
Painter and barber burned by steam in rail yard accident
Charles Neist, a traveling painter and barber, fell asleep in the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul roundhouse. An engine injector poured steam on him, severely injuring him. He is in hospital and likely to die.
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Ottumwa
Charles Neist
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Neist
Carnival Manager Produces Panto at Old Plantation Show
A carnival manager launches a pantomime titled Panto at the Old Plantation show. The production centers on a staged scene involving a striking target and a cast including a manager named Williams and a performer referred to as Dick Williams.
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Panto
Waterloo
Negrogs
Williams
The
Curious talk on brass bands and vocal strain
A leader of an amateur brass band discusses whether learning to play a horn harms the voice. A neighbor recalls blowing out his voice via a cornet mouthpiece while noting his earlier good singing. Youth's Companion reports the exchange about voice, strain, and regret.
New York Life Plan Promotes Economy and Publicity
Kingsley of New York Life outlines a policy of strict economy, wide publicity, global presence, and cautious growth while prioritizing policyholder interests. The passage contrasts these views with a rustic tale about sleeping outdoors and a farmer’s generous offer tied to a magazine mockery of lavish self-help advice.
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Kingsley
New York Life Insurance Company
New York Life
Brusque North Irish Doctor Blocks Lane With Remark
A local bachelor country doctor known for his irascibility blocked by an old bog-traveler with an ass. After she yields the lane, he snarls Faugh and mutters that women and asses fare always in the way. The woman calmly retorts and moves aside as he drives on.
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Ireland
A Little Debt for Husband
A four year old invited three older playmates into an ice cream saloon and ordered four plates of cream. After eating she walked out without paying. The proprietor challenged her and she said with childlike innocence that she would pay when she is married.
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Tor
Postum Credits Coffee Replacement for Health Fix
A reader reports relief from stomach and nervous troubles after stopping coffee and adopting Postum Food Coffee. She notes family members also switched and felt better, including a neighbor who formerly suffered side pains and fatigue from coffee. The testimonial emphasizes improved wellbeing after two years coffee-free home.
Fine Imposed on Standard Oil Company in Major Rebates Case
Chicago judge Kenesaw M. Landis imposes a historic 99,240,000 fine on Standard Oil for illegal rebates tied to shipments via Chicago & Alton Railroad. Indictments cover 1,462 counts, with 223,000 in rebates and 143 government witnesses. Appeals planned to circuit court then Supreme Court. special grand jury appointed for further investigation.
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Standard Oil Company
Inc
Kenesaw M. Landis
United States District Court
Fin Company
Oil Trust
Standard Oil
Notte
Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal Supreme Court
Merritt Starr
Cousel
Joh
Miller
Europe
Cate
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Whiting
India
East St. Louis
Sims
Alton Railroad
Standard Oil and Alton
Standard Oil’ ‘Company
Indiana
J.A. Moffett
Stard Oil Company
W. P. Cowan
H. B. Felton
Uni T Line Company
the. Standard «Oil
New Jersey
BR Bogardus
Mana Standard. Oi’ Company
Pt Male 'S
M. Felton
Features of the decision on oil company influence and railroad rates
The court condemns rival oil interests and a defendant who argues the offense is technical. It warns that railway rates could be manipulated to favor Standard Oil, risking public equity. The judge rejects claims of no injury and urges appropriate punishment beyond a modest fine.
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Standard Oil Company
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