Lawan and Lawson Clash Over US Currency Plot
Thomas W. Lawson, Seattle Star, and Jacob Schiff are cited in a heated exchange about Standard Oil, copper interests, and currency elasticity. Lawson claims Schiff and the Standard Oil crowd threaten the nation while Schiff is identified as a key New York financier allied with the Standard group.
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Jacob Schiff
Standard Oil Crowd
United States
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Mass
Seattle
Pacific Northwest
New York City
Schiffte
Jacob H. Schiff
New York
Lawson
Scrutiny of Standard Oil Moves Stirs Court Row
Inside testimony in New York reveals tensions as HM H Rogers testifies in a case probing Standard Oil competition. Rogers refuses to name companies, sparking a clash between Attorney Rowe and Commissioner Sanborn before adjournment.
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New York
Hadley
Rowe
Sanborn
Seattle Seeks 1907 Christian Endeavor Convention
The Seattle Star reports Seattle and a dedicated committee push to host the 23rd international Christian Endeavor convention in July 1907. A $25,000 guarantee fund is urged, with Star pledging $500 and citizens urged to subscribe. The plan includes registration fees and souvenir sales to cover costs and attract attendees.
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Seattle Star
Swar
Los Angeles
City
Minneapolis
Star
Seattle
Res
Christian Endeavorers
The
Seattle Christian
United Society of Christian Endeavor
United Comey
United Society
Baltimore
Lawson to the People Letter on Schiff and Money Panic
Boston and Seattle papers publish a charged reply accusing Schiff of causing currency instability and stock manipulation. The piece labels Wall Street as a corrupt system, blames roping brokers for margin plays, and predicts further attempts to sustain high prices through manipulation, while criticizing Roosevelt’s inaction.
Refused Termination Sparks Courtroom Tension
In a contested hearing Banborn demanded a graceful end to the proceedings with Rowe ordered to depart, but he refused. The scene grew tense as Ban attempted to press on while Rowe remained in the room. Rogers intervened to calm the midday strain and later resumed testimony after lunch. The dispute was settled with adjustments and Rowe, an occasional noncounsel participant, allowed to observe and advise witnesses.
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Rogers
Rowe
Sanborn
Banborn
Banrmae
Devel
Ktowe
Dispute Over Medical Service Dismissal Reaches Capitol
Minor Morris, husband of a woman ejected from the White House, calls the incident a national disgrace in remarks after arriving to press for an investigation of the medical service dismissal. He described the event as a 'parting shame' and will seek accountability.
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Washington
Jan
Minor Morris
Ite
Forbin
Steals Her Diamonds J D Graves Arrested on Larceny Charge
J D Graves an insurance traveler was arrested at his home 706 Height Street San Francisco last night on a grand larceny warrant. Mrs Stewart of the Potter apartment house alleges Graves who roomed there December 4 asked to use her diamonds for a fashionable ball, planning to wear them.
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J.D. Graves
Height St
San Prdncisco
Chief Deaney
Mra. Stewart
Potter
Graves
Altruism and graft critique in a 19th century address
Dr Matthews condemns graft permeating American life urging unselfish motives and actions. He mocks cynical business ethics and calls for moral reform, noting education, women as logical teachers, and cheerful schools as keys to eradicating graft and selfishness.
Local Raffles Fraud Nabbed J D Graves in Frisco
Mrs. Stewart was swindled by J D Graves posing as a finder of jewels. He promised to return them but fled to Frisco after four days. Investigating officers traced the fake stones and tampered jewelry, leading to Graves being captured there and to be brought back for trial.
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Raffles
J. D. Graves
Graves
Frisco
Stewart
Delaney
Bis
Mail Train Wreck Near Reno Leaves Several Injured
Fast mail train No. went into a ditch at Harney Nevada at 11 last night. No one was killed though a mail clerk is said to be fatally injured and four clerks seriously hurt including Christ Denzing Master Powell John Burke George Scott. The paper car caught fire destroying about 250 sacks of mail as doctors and officials from Sparks Winnemucca and Carlin arrived to aid the injured and clear the line.
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Reno
Nev
Harney
Nevada
Noble
Sparks
Winnemucca
Carlin
Christ Denzing
Mas ER
Powell
Omaha
Ohn J. Burke
George A. Scott
San Mateo
Explosion At Cars Hills Quarry Kills Five Men
Five workers were killed in a blast at Dolce Shepard’s stone quarry near Cars Hills, south of Chicago. Authorities believe the men were attempting to heat dynamite ahead of a blast.
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Dolce
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Silliman
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Thomas W. Lawbon
Wall St
United States Commission
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HM. H. Rogers
Seattle, Wash
London Press
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WALL
President Roosevelt
Iman-City-Benk
Jake Rebiff
Roose- Veit
Shness
Dr. Matthews
Pély
Chicago
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