Standard Oil Trust dissolves after meeting of stockholders
Nearly 300 holders representing 736,720 of 950,000 trust shares assembled in New York to vote for dissolution. John D Rockefeller presided with John D Archbold as secretary. Resolution terminates the Standard Oil Trust and appoints trustees to wind up affairs, distributing stock in proportion to certificate interests and converting equitable titles into legal ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard Oil Trust
Standard Oil Company
Broadway
John D. Rockefeller
John D. Archbold
CT. Dodd
Trust
Mr Dodd
Great Standard Oil Trust
John Dpd. Rockefeller
Henry M. Flagler
William Rockefeller
Benjamin Brewster
Henry H. Rogers
Wesley H. Tilford
C. B. Jennings
Eaid Trust
Geta Wysia
Gmiller
Trust windup plan narrows company holdings and voting power
Trustees plan four month transition to transfer stocks to true owners, ending voting by trustees. Resolution aims to wind up trust by reducing from about 30 to 16-20 companies, merging several into larger firms and abolishing others. Some pipelines and refiners will consolidate under Buckeye and Standard Oil brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander E. Orr
Dodd
Doddle
Sr Spit
Pratt Manufacturing Company
Standard Oiler of
New York
Atlas Refining Company
Buffalo
Acme Refining Company
Tithe Lone & Fleming Company
Mix Lubring Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Buckeye
Connecting
Macksburg
Southwest
Standard Oil Company
Kentucky
Desperado Berry Turner Captured Near White Oaks
Berry Turner, Eastern Kentucky desperado and Turner faction leader in the Parton Turner feud, was captured at White Oaks by Sheriff John C. Colson and four deputies. He was found at his sister’s house after a surround and brought in ironed. The prior battle left Ike Parton wounded, Alvis Parton injured, and Ike Parker killed in a cabin where Turner’s men fired.
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Mirpdlesporough, Ey
J—Berry Turner
Kentucky
White Oaks
John C. Colson
Turner
South America
Berry Turner
Ike Parton
Alvis Parton
Winchester
Partons
Parton
Joe Henderson
Young Parton
Ike Parker
Stonie
Contested Will Case In Indianapolis Over Senator McDonald
The will of late Senator Joseph E. McDonald becomes a front page issue as his son and grandchildren charge Mrs McDonald with forgery and mutilation. Judges and friends foresee a prolonged, costly legal battle with little chance of settlement.
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Mia. McDonald
Indianapolis
Joseph E. McDonald
A St Louis Boiler Explosion Kills Four and Injures Two
Explosion at Laclede Fire Brick Works boiler house leaves four dead and two fatally injured. The boiler, part of a six-battery, ran dry and exploded after cold water was used. Debris wrecked the boiler house as flames engulfed the area. Company faces substantial losses and potential legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Lovurs
Laclede
Yss
Tro
Quay to Be a Delegate If Health Permits
Philadelphia dispatch reports Friends of U S Senator Quay expect him to serve as a delegation to the National Republican Convention in Minneapolis in June provided his health allows It may be a Beaver district seat rather than at large from Pennsylvania Senator Penrose notes no lasting rift with the President though relations are strained Quay plans to oppose Miller the Western Pennsylvania Internal Revenue Collector and ally of Dalzell as a protest against his confirmation
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Philadelphia
United States
Quay
Washington
Minneapolis
Pennsylvania
Senator Penrose
Miller
Dalzell
Pittsburg
Indiana Democrats Split Over Gray and Cleveland Rifts
Indiana Democratic leaders debate backing for Gray versus Cleveland with Gray supporters accusing Indiana papers of bias while Cleveland organs refrain from reprinting favorable pieces. Mounting friction hints at possible Hill Gray alliance and undercuts tariff reform efforts in Indiana.
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Indiana
Chicago
Gray
Democratic Country Press
Cleveland
Hill
Democrats Rally Over Saloon Issue In City Convention
March 21. Democrats in the city hold a mass gathering amid feverish interest. The heated saloon ordinance splits Republicans and Democrats, but all candidates oppose the ordinance. The contest shifts to the saloon question with cross party support probable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Barten
Loredighe B. Excell
Reblicans
Labor and Alliance End Plans in St Louis Meeting
Trades and Labor Union Knights of Labor and allied groups plan a delegate convention in St Louis on April 2 to discuss relations with the People's Party. A mass meeting was held to ratify the platform and reform references, with Alliance leaders set to ratify next Saturday per the conference program.
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Labor and Alliance
People’s Party
St. Louis
Trades and Labor Union
Knights of Labor
People’s
Eta
Tate
Tate the Fetform
Alliance
Mills Sees Likely Senate Walk Over Texas Race
Austin March 21 Roger Mills appears set to win the Texas Senate seat with strong indications he will secure the nomination tomorrow. Some allies expect Chilton to withdraw, leaving tariff reformers without serious opposition in a short term succession showdown.
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Austin
Tex
Roger Mills
Texas
Chilton
Senate
Gaumer Wins Mandamus Over Republican Votes
Judges Albaugh Follet and Jenner issued a mandamus ordering Republican officials to certify votes for D. H. Gaumer. The Newark ruling letters detail the contested ballots and direct officials to complete certification. The decision follows Gaumer's suit against seven geigen LCD on positions contending vote legality.
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Gaumer
Newark
Albaugh
Follet
Jenner
H. Gaumer
Repeblican
Geigen
D. H. Gaumer
Cleveland to send solid delegation to Chicago Convention
Returns from 37 counties show Cleveland supporters poised to deliver a solid delegation to the Chicago convention in his favor. A city-wide effort suggests no last minute Hill delegates will slip in while 35 counties back Cleveland, one favors a Western candidate, and one sends an uninstructed delegation. County actions include stance on free coinage and Bland bill opposition.
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Sr. Pawn
Cleveland
Chiceago
Nina
Matts
Khan
W. A. Wofete
Cleveland First Pattison ext Naw MPIELD
Democratic National delegate from York, Pennsylvania, is reported in a brief dispatch from MPIELD, indicating a party nomination event on a March date. Local political figures and the party machinery in York are noted as involved in supporting the delegate’s bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naw Mpield
York
Indictments Found Against Seven Aldermen for Bribery
A grand jury issues true bills against seven aldermen J O'Brien Daniel B O'Brien Nicholas A Cramer T J Gorman Philip Jackson M Coslin and John F Dorman on bribery charges. O'Brien faces two more indictments. bail set at 10000 each. Alderman Roth reveals his role in doodle transactions tied to the Northern Pacific and Economic Gas ordinances.
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Carcago
Grand
J. O'Brien
Daniel B. O’brien
Nicholas A. Cramer
T J. Gorman
Philip Jackson
M. Coslin
John F. Dorman
O’brien
Roth
Gorman
Goslin
Longenecker
Alderman Roth
Ma. Econcrere
Daily News
Elllis Island inquiry on Windom era expenditures continues
Washington reports the joint Congressional Committee probing Ellis Island finances in the Windom period. They seek why spending exceeded legal allowances by 362000 dollars. Assistant Secretary Nettleton resisted memory tests as Senator Chandler pressed for answers and the session resumed.
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Washington
Joint Congressional Committee
Ellis Island
Windom
Treasury
Nettleton
Teco
Chandler
Secretary Nettleton
Venezuelan Minister Closes Legation in Washington
Senor Perarza of Venezuela, distressed by fighting in his country, has practically shuttered the legation in Washington. He expresses disappointment that his broad views were not realized due to his Government's delays and, amid the wartime turmoil, is said to have left the capital. The legation remains tightly closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Legation
Wasarsertor
Perarza
Washington
Senor Perazza
Canada Secures Reciprocity With Spain
Ottawa March 21 Premier Abbott presented no report from Sir Charles Tupper stating Canada will be accorded during the treaty continuance with Great Britain all concessions granted to the United States under the recent agreement with Spain.
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Canada
Spain
Ottawa
Senate
Abbott
Charles Tupper
Great Britain
United States
Morrill’s Family Hopeful As He Rebounds
In Wasninertor D C on March 21 Morrill’s family report he shows improvement. He eats heartily remains buoyant and cheerful and his strength and spirits are rising as he recovers from illness.
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Wasninertor
D. C
Senator Morrill
Springer
The Standard's Reorganization
Chief Murphy Held for Court and district delegates discussed. Watchers note Pittsburg factories and coal operators under scrutiny. National capital themes and abroad news wrap the page with business and sports briefs.
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Standard
Murphy
Pittsburg
Ccc.sc
National Capital
the World of Business
Atbeetocsaesaee
Sporting Intelligence
Pardom
Cesyeeesecsseeee
License Court Opens Amid Crowds and Contested Saloon Licenses
A busy opening of the license court drew tremulous applicants and friends who crowded the room to watch the license lottery. Chief Brown asserted saloons may open at 3 a.m., while judges may fix hours. McCrory and Rev. J McCrory testified against Maloney’s Diamond Street saloon, a noted venue for bench and bar. The court examined past licenses and required new applicants to prove need and size of their establishments.
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Magee
Newell
Chief Brown
McCrory
Third United Presbyterian Church
M. J. Maloney
Diamond Street
Maloney
Rev. J
Orory
Philadelphia Pian Am
Collier
License Court Opens With Sparse Dockets And Quick Rulings
Judges Collier and Slagle push brisk hearings as 107 applicants appear, with no stenographers and limited questioning. B G Christy, a veteran observer, guides the crowd while Christy is wounded yet dangerous, and license requests at 113 and 115 Ferry Street proceed with minimal evidence.
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Christy
B. C. Christy
Joseph A. Aland
Ferry Street
Court licenses flood city amid toboggan pace debate
In a crowded session the court weighs 1 423 retail and 298 wholesale license applicants amid a trend toward more licenses. Father Sheedy clashes with Chief Elliot over a First ward applicant while John Newell’s case prompts remonstrances and a pre-dawn license dispute. Judge Collier requires witnesses to be sworn as Christy and Kristy spar over evidence including Aland’s prior record and a license holder at 232 and 33 Diamond Square.
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Father Sheedy
Chief Elliot
John Newell
Christy
Chief Brown
L. Magee
Roger O'Mara
Collier
Aland
Ear
Kristy
Ae Ee
Densa
Five Allegheny officers held on bail in secret hearing
John R. Murphy chief of public safety and four Allegheny detectives were held in $1,000 bail for court by Alderman Schellman after a closed star chamber hearing about embezzlement allegations. The hearing drew a crowd, with protests over secrecy as witnesses and prosecutors argued over access and press presence.
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John R. Murphy
Allegheny Department of Public Safety
John Glenn
Henry Bornman
Samuel McClure
Allegheny
F. B. Donaldson
Alderman Schellman
John R. McKirdy
Allegheny City
Beaver Avenue
Star Chamber
Mr. McKirdy
D. F. Patterson
George
Lee Mathews
Mathews
DisPatch
Roll
Murphy
Grier
James G. W
R. T. Pearson
Citan
Saad Dhoenn
Kornman
Donaldson
Mr. Ferguson
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Turners
Beaver District
Minnesota
Grover Cleveland
Salqons
United States Senate
Cveated Castor Iden
Pattison Ext
Netiletor
Senator Chanler
Senor Perarza
Statesman
Rev. J. T. McCrory
Slagle
B. G. Christy
Thas
Gatlag Sais
McMasters
County Treasurer's Office
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