Standard Oil Granted Writ of Error for Appeal
Chicago judge grants Standard Oil a writ of error to appeal Landis fine of 29.24 million dollars while government seeks bond equal to the full penalty to stay execution. Defense argues Demurrer issues regarding Hikins Hepburn act repeal. New York stocks slide with Standard Oil dipping to new lows before rebounding.
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Chicago
Peters. Grosscup
United States Circuit Court, of Appeals
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
K. M. Landis
Jafforts
Morita Rosenthal
Merritt Starr
Costa
James H. Wilkerson
Harry A. Parkin
Francis Hanchett
Landis
Oil Company
New York
Standard Oil
Sheep Drive on Narrow Road Tale From Worcester
Asa Goddard of the American Auto mobile association recalls touring adventures in Worcester. He describes a morning encounter with a flock of sheep, shepherd, and dogs on a narrow road. The shepherd explains that when two flocks meet, both drive straight ahead and the side with the best dogs gains more sheep.
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Asa Goddard
American Automobile Association
Worcester
Judge Admits Prisoner Decision About Home Fire
A judge tells a prisoner that if his happy children sit by the cheerful fireside until he returns they will stay there for 42 days. The exchange frames a moral moment about confinement and family.
Marcus Aurelius Reflects on Epigrams in Public Administration
The dialogue features Marcus Aurelius and his dependent discussing the value of epigrams and adages. Marcus argues that while such wisdom is remarkable, the real test is usefulness in promoting and legitimating governance.
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Marcus Aurelius
Colorado
Bey David
J. Johnston
le Ee Mulfor
Mgr Farm Dept
Blessing Breakfast Muted By Grape Nuts and Cream Egg
A morning dish features Grape Nuts with cream and a soft boiled egg. The combination offers texture from nuts and a creamy component with a runny yolk for a simple breakfast.
Williams Is The Nominee For U.S. Senate
Jackson Mississippi the Democratic state executive committee declared Congressman John Sharp Williams the party nominee for the United States Senate after counting semi official returns from counties showing Williams leading Vardaman by 648 votes Williams 59496 Vardaman 58848 No contest is expected final settlement of the long contested race endorsed by Gov Vardaman supporters paragraph notes Powers secretary of state official canvass period and party caucus outcome.
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Jackson, Miss
Democratic State Executive Committee
John Sharp Williams
United States Senate
Williams
Vardaman
Friends of
Disasters in Japan Reported by Athenian Steamer
Advices from the steamer Athenian recount heavy floods in central Japan killing hundreds and wounding many, with further deaths on Kozashima island due to an earthquake. Takigawa subsidence killed and injured many, a Typhoon hit Kobe area sinking lighters and causing harbor chaos, and the Nachigawa Maru collision led to a foundering near Osaka with one survivor.
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Victoria
B. C
Japan
Kozashima
Izu
Takigawa
Kobe
Kobe Harbor
Osaka
Ottumwa Ex Mayor Shoots Father-In-Law Then Ends Life
Frank Duncan, former Ottumwa mayor, shot and killed his father-in-law George Godfrey at the Dungan residence, then killed himself. Discovery came over two hours later by Mrs. Dungan. Both men were prominent Ottumwa figures. debt and a quarrel over finances are cited as motives. Godfrey was about 58 and wealthy. Duncan about 35.
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Dungan
Self
Ottumwa
Frank ‘Duncan
George
Godfrey
Carmelite Sisters Likely Move to Marshalltown Iowa
Rumors say the Carmelite Sisters, long heads in Paris, plan to relocate the mother house to Marshalltown Iowa. The order faces church state conflict in France and intends to open additional convents or schools across the west with Mother Marie de Zion guiding the move from Paris.
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France
Des Moines
United States
Marshalltown
Paris
Iowa
Mother Marie de Zion
America
Marie de Zion
Runaway Horse Crashes Latimer Bros Store in Centerville
A mounted horse belonging to Pearl Hiatt ran through a street crowd, smashed a plate glass window at Latimer Bros department store, and plowed the main aisle scattering china and furnishings. It leapt a baby carriage, narrowly missing a sleeping child, and a 14 inch glass shard was removed from its body. The horse and driver survived after the buggy tumble.
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Centerville
Pearl Hiatt
Latimer Bros
Enraged man attempts to wreck Rock Island train No 8
An enraged man, who gave his name as J Williams, tried to wreck train No 8 near Atalisca Muscatine after being put off a fast train. He bombarded cars with rocks striking several passengers causing bruises and cuts as a large stone shattered a window during the scene. Marshal Wiley helped subdue the suspect and clear the area after the incident.
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Atalisca
Muscatine
Rock Island
J. ©. Williams
Ees Lees
Wiley
Owas
Jed
Boys Who Stole Many Machines Taken By Police
Two 20 year old youths, Robert Stevens and B Moberg, residents of Highland Park and students at Capital City Commercial College, confessed to eight auto thefts over six weeks. They were captured after attempting to steal a runabout at Baker Trister store on Walnut street. evidence included a crank and spark plug. They confessed to breaking into Whinery garage and plan to have fun during school.
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Des ‘Mothes
City
Robert Stevens
B. Moberg
Charles ‘Trisler
Baker-Trisler
Walnut Street
Highland Park
Capital City Commercial College
Lashes Tied Team. Davenport Detective Brings Diamond Thief
Davenport detective Thomas Shanley pursued J Bennett Jones alias William B Harris who robbed Cedar Rapids residence of 2000 dollars in diamonds. Jones tried selling a large diamond at Siegel pawnshop, fled through streets and Masoule temple, leaped into a carriage, but was captured and jailed with the stash mostly recovered.
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Davenport
J. Bennett Jones
William B. Harris
Cedar Rapids
Thomas Shanley
Jones
Siegel
Masoule Temple
Shanley
Four Slain In Windstorm In Northern Town Area
Final reports from the storm stricken district of northern Town indicate four deaths in tornadoes that hit Hanlontown area on the afternoon of the 6th. The dead are Ole Tweed Ashland Tweed Mrs Ashland Tweed and son. Injured: Mrs Harrison of Des Moines and Mrs Quimby Hlma. Gasoline stove accident burned Lizzie and Myrtle Guilemont in Bedford.
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Hanlontown
Mason City
Northern Town
Ole Tweed
Ashland Tweed
Harrison
Des Moines
Quimby
Hlma
L. C. Verney
Towa
Keister
Minn
Chicago & Northwestern
Clear Lake
Bedford
Lizzie
Myrtle Guilemont
Myrtle
Social Scenes and Moral Tests Across Times
Fragmented OCR notes present a mix of anecdotes: a teacher prompting pupils about truths left undiscovered, a southern cotillion order under a floor manager, a dialect crowd at a dance, and an advertisement extolling Defiance Starch for fine white goods. The pieces reflect social norms, humor, and consumer claims of the era.
Lightning rod Agent Confounds Farmers at Stafford
Reported by the Kansas City Star a group of farmers met a train at Stafford. A tall sunburned man stepped from the car and greeted them with a handshake. He explained he was a lightning rod agent and not a harvest hand, leaving locals puzzled about the lynching rumor.
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Stafford
Kansas City Star
Cheap irrigated land opens under Carey Act in Routt County
The ad details a Grand Opening September 5 for Little Snake River Valley land in Routt County Colorado under the Carey Act. Land and water priced at $25.50 per acre with $6.25 down, plus excursion rates offered by Routt County Development Co. located at 814 17th St Denver.
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Little Snake River Valley
Routt County
Colo
Johnson County Farmer Dies by Own Hand in Troubles
Iowa City reports that Sharpton township resident Johnson County farmer and church worker, 50, shot himself in the head with a gavolner. Alleged causes center on domestic troubles. He leaves a wife, a son, and four daughters.
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Johnson County
Iowa City
Frank ‘Ratzlaff
Johnson
Sharon Township
Dometic
Tokio's New Harbor Works Cost 10 Million
The new harbor works at Tokio will cost ten million dollars. The Japanese government is raising the funds by a foreign loan to finance the project.
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Tokio
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Still College of Osteopathy
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Sireraeet
St. Foc
Standard Oil CO
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Texas
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Hany P. Luckwoon
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