Standard Oil Used School To Train Trickery, Testimony
Testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission claims Standard Oil ran a nonformal “school” to teach employees methods to defeat competitors. Ex-agent Hibbs described secret service-like staff and bribery of machinists to taint lubricants, while officials questioned. The commission overruled a broader bribery evidence offer. The report also notes a theater bill featuring Hal Reid’s A Hidden Crime and other acts at Star theater with showings and dates announced.
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Chicago
Fr. & Hibbs
Peoria
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hibbs
Bennational
M. Kon Vet
Standard
Kennett
Ballard Star Agency Notice From Seattle Edition
A damaged page item from The Seattle Star lists agency and contact notes for Ballard, with addresses on Sunset and M Ballard Ave and a warning about date changes on belts receipts. It mentions publication details and a postal notation indicating second class matter.
Hindoo Hindrances and Christian Missionaries Debate
A Konza City preacher quotes Brahmin Krishna arguing against Christian missions while noting famine and plague in India and crediting missionaries with sanitation hospitals and social reforms. The piece asserts the editorial presents factual Rotoriow history, not a Christian apologetic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marenyan
Krishnan
Koneas
Krishna
India
America
Roosevelt hits monopoly with sweeping executive stance
President Roosevelt delivers a forceful special message to Congress exposing gross abuses by the nation’s largest corporations. He argues for decisive railway rate legislation and stronger enforcement of law to curb private rights violations and political corruption, insisting the attack will reshape American commerce and governance.
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Roosevelt
Streight
Congress
United States
Garfield
Forbidden Flight Across the Ural to Persia
Joseph Migoursky and Albina plot an exile escape after a failed rebellion. They devise a coffin plan to flee with the children’s coffins hidden in a carriage then by boat down the Volga and into Baratos, seeking asylum and a new life abroad. The scheme involves Rossolovsky Ludviga and secrecy to evade authorities.
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Joseph Migoursky
Albina
Pan Yachevsky
Ouraisk
Migoureky
Migoursky
Ural
Smilar
Roeseloveky
Migourzky
Nearisorme
Chil
Rossolovsky
Ludviga
Saratos
Volga
Astrachan
Caapian Sea
Persia
Europe
Rosselowsky
Rosselevsky
Bureks
Yousek
Plot to Falsely End Life and Flee to Freedom
The excerpt describes a scheme to mislead authorities by claiming suicide while Albina plans to petition to return home after her husband’s death. The plan includes desecrating graves, moving coffins, placing Migoursky in a prepared box, and using a river crossing to reach the Caspian Sea and escape to Persia or Turkey.
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Suade
Albina
Baratef
Maratef
Yousek
Caspian
Albina Migoursky and family plan escape box scheme
A Russian case details Albina Migoursky Rossolovsky and Albina’s husband plotting a hidden box device to trap a man inside a tarantas, with air holes and concealed exit. Albina fakes concern to win the colonel’s sympathy while the husband fakes a suicide note and disappears into the river area.
M Graw to Go to Washington for Canal Plan
Ex Gov John H MeGraw selected by a chamber of commerce committee to travel to Washington to press for canal authorization. He aims to secure a private contract for construction and prompt congressional action while county funds may be sought for the project.
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John H. MeGraw
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Lake Washington Canal
McGraw
Congress
James A. Moore
Uhigla
Fire at the Presidio Barracks Sparks Panic in Refugee Camp
May 11 report recalls a roof fire at the Presidio barracks causing fear among encamped refugees. Soldiers attempted to rescue as wind and dust filling the burned district disrupted streets and tent life. Separate notes quote Portland cement price at $2.56 per barrel and lime and brick prices for finishing and common grades.
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Secre
Fragmented News Bits and Political Snippets from Ohio and Beyond
A shuffled column references Senator Clarke’s retirement and unsettled politics. Other items mention Hank, Jack Russell’s passing, Dre Chronicle notes, and dry versus wet business debates. The column dwells on assorted rumors, local notices, and miscellaneous quotes with no single cohesive story.
A Word From Jo6h Wise
A quip notes that a person is only as well off as their own thoughts and equally as poor as they perceive themselves to be.
Through the Knot Hole I Recall Old Baseball Days
A nostalgic musing contrasts past and present baseball, recalling the thrill of watching through a knot hole and the old time game’s vigor. Interjected snippets note a court rate bill remark and Rube Waddell supporting his wife.
To Die At Dawn Ends Its Run At Third Avenue
Theaters at the Third Avenue present the Aylesworth company’s production To Die At Dawn for a final night tonight after a strong run entering the second week of engagements, with shows starting again tomorrow afternoon.
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Third Avenue Theater
Aylesworth Com
Biennial Meeting Notice at St Paul
The General Federation of Women's Clubs announces its biennial meeting in St Paul from May to June. The Great Western Railway offers return tickets to St Paul at one fare plus 2.09 dollars, with extension privileges. Inquiries to Great Western agents or J P Rimer G P A St Paul Minn.
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General Federation of Women's Clubs
St. Paul
Great Western Railway
Great Western
J. PF. Rimer
G. P. A. St Paul
Minn
Nome Mail Arrives In Batches From Iitama And Vaides
Two batches of Nome mail arrived on the Pucelstor this morning. One was taken aboard at Iitama and the other at Vaides. Water contact reported en route and many addresses on letters were barely legible.
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Pucelstor
Iitama
Vaides
Acarcely Mleaibie
Topeka Heading North on Southeast Alaskan Route
The City of Topeka departed San Francisco yesterday afternoon bound for the southeastern Alaskan route. The vessel will replace the Cottage City for one trip during Cottage City repairs.
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Topeka
San Francisco
Gentiic
Lockwood Named Seattle Commercial Agent for Wieconsin Central
W P Lockwood of the Wiecin sin Central railway is appointed commercial agent in Seattle effective May 15. He has previously served as freight and passenger agent at Tacoma.
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W. P. Lockwood
Wiecinsin Central Railway
Tacoma
Judge Hanford Denies Motion to Quash Indictment
Federal judge Hanford denied George Edward Adams motion to quash his indictment and adjourned ruling on the demurrer. Clayson demurrer also taken under advisement in the same session.
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Hanford
Federal Court
George Edward Adams
Baward Clayson
Art Exhibit at Green Lake School May 16 to 19
The Green Lake school plans an exhibit in the school building from May 16 through May 19. An entertainment program arranged by pupils will be held in the Colman building at 65th and Perry. Proceeds fund purchasing pictures for the school.
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Green Lake School
Colman
65Th
Piretay. N
Notice of Commerce Committee on National Affairs Meeting
Secretary Yoodell of the chamber of commerce sent a notice urging supporters of the ship subsidy bill to confer with interests favoring its passage. The notice announces a committee on national affairs meeting to be held next Monday.
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Yoodell
Chamber of Commerce
Committee On Natonal Affairs
Alaska Parties Outfit in Seattle Meet
A Seattle retailer offers Alaska bound travelers outfitting gear including gymnasium items, fishing gear, firearms and cartridges. The ad promises savings for Alaska visitors and claims proof of reduced costs at Piper Taft's.
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Alaska
Seattle
Tronka
Piper @ Taft's
School strike threat after salary reform moves
In Bellingham on May 12 a dispute over higher teacher salaries led to a threatening strike by local school staff. Principal Professor Lundes and Mrs Mary Carpenter, teachers at the high school, were dismissed amid the unrest.
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Bellingham
Lundes
Mins Mary Carpenter
Appointment of George W. Andrews as travel agent
Notification announces George W. Andrews appointed traveling passenger and freight agent for the Pacific. The notice references local figures and a Seattle address linked to historic names, noting the era around 1666 and 1209 Viret Avenue.
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Coneull Miorance Marvin
Seattle
Eba
Viret Avenue
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Yosemite Valley
California
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Starascope
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the Dots
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Ballard Star Agency
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Ballard
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Reatti
Hindoo
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Ganges
Hideo
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Rotoriows Facts
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Chapter
Migourskys
Taratitas
Rossoloveky
Meroat
Ladviga
M’graw
Presidio
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the Presidio
Renalt
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Senate
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Dre. Chronicle
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Han Pranciece
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Talineville
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John W. Gates
Pantorium
O48
Railroad
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Rube
Queen Anne
Ind
Third Avenue
Nome
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Adams
THE
Aylesworth Company
Pacific Coast
Golden Gate
Eastern Outfitting Co! Incorporated
Union ‘Beattle
Reliable Credit House
Bill
Ellsworth
New York
Hugh Emmett & CO
Sweet Singer
Clifford North Rapid Mire Yiddiah Conversationalsat
the Starascope Nevel Moving Pictures
Conatips
Ragley
Wendy’ S Barber Shop
Strat and
Third
Yeouler Way
Jamen At
Eald
Walters
Thomson
Board of Works
Andrews With Steamship Company
Los Angeles
Bee
Collins
Juaker
First Avenue
Witlee
Saturday Herald
Celal
Jergen
Duffy
Lundbarg
West Seattle
Aiki
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Columbia Valley
Lula
Pasco
Attalia
Columbia
Columbia Canal Company
Rattle, Wash
Marion
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Arende Wnding
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