Indictments Highlight Standard Oil Concessions Case
In Washington on August 25, the grand jury returned ten indictments and eight counts against the Standard Oil Company for rebates in freight charges over three years. The second batch of charges involves concessions from Lake Shore hallromt to storage fees, with no indictments against railroads. The case signals one of the most volumous indictments in court history.
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Perm
Hallroads
Willine
Lake Steps
Gais Comets
Morrtaay
Chicago
Burlington & Quincey
Chicago & Alton
St. Laie
Applications for Department Consideration on Reservation Land
Justine as Pewee Climberhain reports multiple applications filed with the Interior Department about allotments on the Wenreia Indian reservation under May 4 1908 guidance. Several hundred per cent of applicants have been forwarded for agency inspection before Washington transmission. Establishing allotted land for mixed bloods capable of farming could improve conditions, with district schools to be set up on the reservation to reduce long travel and attendance at distant government schools.
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Justine
Tadione
Athena
Athena Wittrict
Udeiwin
Interior Department
Callotheen
Vrentisia Indian
Lord Bel
Nel
Congress
Department
Washington
Otle
Tetrict
Maree
Woman nearly overcome by gasoline fumes while cleaning clothes
Mrs A J Wagner, of Athena, was overcome by gasoline fumes while cleaning clothing at her home north of town. Her breathing became difficult and she was seen in a semi conscious state before a physician arrived. The incident occurred Saturday and the effect resembled inhalation of gas, with her condition for a time serious.
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Athena
A. J. Wagner
Boy Murders His Own Father in Spokane Family Tragedy
In Spokane on August 25 65 year old James P Sloan a well known business man was killed by his 17 year old son Eldnew. The youth used an axe to batter the father s skull and then wheeled the body in a wheelbarrow to an alley where it lay undiscovered until police found it. He confessed but offered no motive claiming bewilderment at his father s death. The mother fled the city in shock.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Spokane
Jameer PF
Sloan Jose
Eldnew
Whey
Pil Timier
Phe
Portland Mayor Fires City Detectives in Reform Shakeup
Portland August 24 Mayor Lane abruptly dismissed Detectives Joe Thy Frank Shaw Joseph Resiti Andrew G Vaughan L F Carpenter and Lou Hartman as part of a broad city reform The mayor ordered all city employees with tenure dependent on salary or tenure to face similar scrutiny and potential removal The chief of detectives remains suspended while one officer Hollyver is retained as detective foreman in a controlled transition
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Portland
Lane
Tragic Fire Scene Claims Life After Rope Injury
San Francisco August 23 An urban street accident ends fatally when a man tied to a rope suffered burn injuries during a struggle. The incident occurred near a building described as unsafe, with authorities continuing to investigate the sequence of events and casualties.
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San Franciecn
Joanh Shen
Presidents 10 May Changes in Administration
The article reports anticipated changes among directing officials as the president plans a trip to Patras. Shonts is expected to retire from chairmanship in favor of Chief Faeleer Stevens, with an undecided successor for Governor Magoon. The president expresses dissatisfaction with progress of the work and Secretary Loch advocates simplified spelling. The Mayflower fleet review plan and offers for Evans flagship are noted. Washington says Japan will open Danny to all nations as a free port around September.
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Magoun
New York
Aug
Patdra
Faeleer Stevens
Magoon
Ta Dlaeatie
Prerlert
Evans
Washington
State Department
Anhounesy
Japan
Movement to push rail plan before party conventions
An organized effort in Los Angeles on August 28 seeks to present an accented railroad reform to Republican and Democrat elite conventions. Proponents compare the idea to a prior Ohio social push and consider it the leading issue of the Welsh Overtorship contest.
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Los Angeles
Wovas Pound Dead Murder Suspect Arrested
New York a murder discovery reported this morning Annie Moore slain with a slashed throat at Welty Street tenement. The bloody print on a pillow indicated a crime scene. Her brother in law and paramour Jamies Moor have been arrested.
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New York
Annie Moore
Jamies Moor
Haw Boon
Damaged Claim Filed Over False Imprisonment Arrest
Korlin Rosenberg of Sonttio filed a claim for damages for false imprisonment after his arrest on arrival on charges of conspiracy to kill the caterer. He was deemed a harmless citizen following the proceedings.
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Korlin
Ave
Rosenberg
Sonttio
Dihugos
Kater
Infant tossed by cow at Theony place shocks Weston
On Saturday at the Theony place above town an infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Theony was thrown about 20 feet after the cow’s horns tossed her, landing on a harrow. The fall was frightful though the child survived the incident.
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Npe
Weston
Chris Theony
Theony Place
Town
The Theory ranch cow injures child then shows playful urge
The Theory family laments the incident as their baby girl escaped serious harm after a cow wounded her mouth. The animal had not previously harmed the children, and the farm plans to dehorn future milk cows to prevent repeats.
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Theony
Insurgent Leaders Silent on Surrender Amid Havana Moves
Havana reports that the claim all insurgent chiefs except Guerras would surrender is exaggerated. Most are expected to come in, with Mendieta and Colonel Aranda arriving. Guerrasalos followers lose faith after failing to seize Pinar del Rio, while business improves and merchants regain confidence in the Palmas government.
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Havana
Guerra
Palmas
Suspect in Jennie Cook murder aboard Santa Monica car
Los Angeles police believe Fred Cook, husband of Jennie Cook, killed on a Santa Monica car, was on board and may be the shooter. No trace found yet. Detroit steamer Kiddy caught fire at sea near Port Fanine. Mackinac rescued 28 including captain’s wife and two daughters.
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Los Angeles
Fred Cook
Jennie Cook
Santa Monica
Cid
Liemeal
Detroit
Mich
Kiddy
Port Fanine
Mackinac
Sheepmen Meet at Condon September 8
Delegates to the State Association are called to a September 8 session at the Commercial association parlors in Penticton. Topics include quarantine laws and the Starkey round dates as well as building of piping wells in the mountains. President Perry Gould will attend from Portland with Secretary Smythe urging participation by Woolgrowers of Umatilla County.
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State Association
Condon
Dip Png Vale
Shipping
Smythe
Uwmuarilo County Woolgrowers’ Association
Commercial Association
Penticton
Shile Aeddelatioin
Mipping
Wils
Two Men Drop Dead From Long Walk
Anton Andrews and Henry Wolf collapsed in San Francisco streets during a street car strike. Both men suffered heart disease and were forced to walk long distances. The city faced limited transport as strikers gathered near car barns and the company refrained from running cars.
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San Francisco
Anton Andrews
Henry Wolf
Quarrel over Bryan at Washington quarantine
Five organizations seek permits from customs officials to take Bryan from his steamship while in quarantine. The quarrel among groups will likely be referred to Secretary Reynolds to settle internally.
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Washington
Bryan
Reynolds
Teutsch Son Undergoes Throat Operation in Portland
Lew Teutsch received a phone message today confirming a successful throat operation on his son Lee Jr. The operation was performed this morning by Dr DeWitt Clinton in Portland, with Mrs Teutsch accompanying the boy.
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Lew Teutsch
Lee, Jr
Mra. Teutsch
Portland
DeWitt Clinton
Vast forgeries gauge failure in Philadelphia trust collapse
The Real Estate Trust Company failed in Philadelphia amid rumors of forged papers worth 1 to 10 million dollars. Frank Whipple, president, died unexpectedly, with speculation of unnatural death. The firm held about 26.5 million in trust funds. depositors crowded the streets as bankers pledged support and a receiver was sought.
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Philadelphia
Nsociation
Frank Whipple
Whipple
New York Exchange
Whipples
Banshees Investments
Weir Mitchel
Direc‘ Pors
Longshoreman Testifies in Land Fraud Trial
Fred Saffron a longshoreman testified he was among those who applied for lands under the defendant orders. Jural descriptions were left blank on 20 applications. Notary J. I. Mann identified the blank forms and noted the land and assignee fields were incomplete.
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Nefary
Jorat
Portland
Fred Saffron
Saffron
J. I. Mann
Sorenron
Ange Bonney
Wik Hoaneon
Baptize in a Barrel Barred by Local Authorities
In Coatesville Pennsylvania on August 28 authorities blocked a religious procession by the Disciples of Christ bound for salvation via the Bradywine river. Reverend George Washington leads services and faces a policy that water cannot save them as they attempt a baptism in a barrel.
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Coatesile
Disciples of Christ
Bradywine River
George Washington
Negroes threaten to rule Beaumont after mass arrest
The letter to the Beaumont newspaper states that black residents intend to take control of the town. The note follows a mass arrest where about a hundred individuals were seized and accused of vagrancy and plunder, prompting resentment and calls for revenge.
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Beaumont
Texas
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