Subpoenas Issued for Standard Oil Officers in Court Case
Subpoenas were issued for officers of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey and the Standard Oil Company of Indiana. Named NJ officials include John D. Rockefeller and William Rockefeller, among others. Indiana officers listed also. The move follows a dispute over financial condition information with Judge Landis directing the district attorney to prepare subpoenas. The company faces federal charges over illegal freight rates, with a potential maximum fine of 529,240,000.
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Chicago
United States District Court
New Jersey
Indling
New Jersey Company
John D. Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Jong D. Archbold
Henry H. Rogers
W. H. Tilford
M. Pratt
William P. Howe
Charles T. White
Indiana Concern
J. A. Moffatt
W. H. Cowan
G. Wu. Stahl H. EB. Felton
Cuola Tank One
A. Wan
Aston Railroad
Standard Okl
Landis
Tia
Standard Company
Alton Road
Ands
New Orleans Hosts BanaMas Canal Exposition Plan
Representatives from the New Orleans Progressive Union and Merchants Association lead a conference with business groups across the Lower Mississippi Valley to promote a giant exposition celebrating the Panama Canal. Organizers expect to stage the event in 1915 or 1918 near Lake Pontchartrain with New Orleans raising 5000 dollars and funds rising to about 16 million from multiple sources.
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New Onedns
Juhin
New Orears Progressive Union
Merchants’ Association
Yariing
Miseisetoni Valley
Panamas
Canal
Lake
Pontchartrain
New Orleans
President hosts farewell luncheon at Oyster Bay
A distinguished luncheon at Sagamore Hill honored retiring Chinese minister Sir Chentung Liang-Cheng and marked his farewell to President Roosevelt. Guests included Norwegian minister D Hauge, Admiral Dahl of the Haar dagree, Navy Secretary Metcalf, and naval officers, artists, and authors.
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Oyster Bey
Sagamore Hill
Roonevelt
Chentung Liang-Cheng
America
Washington
Three convicts hanged for guard killing at penitentiary
Jefferson City June 27. Convicts Harry Vaughan Edoward Raymond and Geo Ryan were hanged in the county jail this evening for killing prison guard John Chay during a coordinated escape attempt from the penitentiary.
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Jefferson City
Harry Vaughan
Edoward Raymond
Geo. Ryan
John Chay
Hopeful union vows unity as telegraph strike endures
The striking telegraph union at headquarters claims full faith and imminent victory despite crippled companies and backlogged messages. President Small denies a general strike, while Westin and Postal groups say work is catching up. In San Francisco a judge postponed Eugene B. Schmitz extortion sentence to July 6.
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Franciaso
Orm
Chicago
Small
Amal
Unitan
Weston Union
San Francisco
Passagg
Hugene B. Schmitz
Postponed Britt Nelson fight shifts to July 31
San Francisco reports the Britt Nelson boxing match set for July 3 has been postponed to July 31 due to Nelson’s ear abscess preventing continued training. Separate notes cover a school term near Waterloo with picnics, weddings, and community events amid local social and mining discussions.
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San Francisco
Britt. Nelson
Nelson
Harrisonsburg Nominee for State Treasurer and Paris Wedding
Harrisburg June 27. John O Harmon of Columbia county nominated for state treasurer by party leaders, challenging the Republican platform. The platform urges strict regulation of trusts and readings of public expenditures. Paris reports wedding of Miva Dalay and Robert J Hogue of New York, with plans for a continent spread and eventual return to America.
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Harrisburg
Jobn
Harmon
Columbia County
Erponrdute Alate
Taciien
Lgislative Commission
Pennayivvania
Delares
commonWealth
Gan Davide
Univers
Paris
Miva dBylay
Wag’ Ari
Wiudual Briliance
Ie’ Weiljnown
New York
Peter Lynch
Perry Belmont
Dodges
Sloanes
Robert J. Hogue
America
W W Rush among two cent fare murders and rail wrecks
A tangle of testimony reveals W W Rush of Denver as a next witness in a case involving two wreck attempts tied to the two cent fare fight. Detectives report warnings to guard against another attack while Chautauqua Assembly opens and speakers including Bryan Williams Bestor and Hall are billed for the season amid unsettled river conditions delaying rowing events on the Thames.
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W.W. Rush
Denver
Rush
Western ‘Federation of Miners
Madison
Wis
Senate
Union
Oday
M.C
Scott
Abjet of
Bull Hill
Victor
Sterling
Rai
Chautauqua Assembly
Chautauqua
Jung
Andi
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Charles D. Williams
Michigan
Arthur D. Bestor
University of Chicago
Jurge ‘Ben Lindsay
G. Stanley Hall
Clark University
Elmer E. Brown
United States
Education
Varsity Race Postponed By Rough Water
Gales Ferry Connecticut June 27 The referee announced the varsity race postponed until this evening due to rough water.
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Gales Ferry
Conn
MANY TESTIFY IN TRIAL AT BSE TODAY
In a Haywood case hearing Senator Borah pressed witnesses about Cripple Creek and Hercules mine periods. W F Davis defended prior statements, while Orchard corroborated absence of nonunion violence amid earlier claims of unrest and labor conflict.
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BSE
Railway Spike Incident and Miners Leaders Mentioned
Damaged text describes a train safety issue with removal of spikes and a potential train wreck, witness noting the spike removal site as highly dangerous. It references James H. Hawisy, Haywood, Boyce, and the Western Federation of Miners in 1893 Boise, discussing miner organization and opposition to mine owners.
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Talis
Pico
Pafety
Boyce
Western Federation of Miners
Hercules
Darrow Meinee
James H. Hawisy
Haywood
Li Boise
Unidentified Body Found in Mississippi Near Dubuque
A badly decomposed corpse recovered last night below Dubuque is not yet identified. This marks the third body found in twelve hours, with earlier victims William Stoltenen and Paul Kies reported among the drowned near Dubuque on June 9. Ferratt is noted as having drowned about the same time as Kies and Stoltenen.
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Dubuque
Mississippi
Nicholas Focratt
Ita
Laecemeociien
William Stoltebén
Paul Kies
Contention in Lov ing case upheld by court verdict
Houston June 27 The court ruled the prosecution may not introduce evidence to disprove Elisabeth Loving story of her alleged assault by Theodore Estes The defense argued the judge erred. the prosecution countered with prior cases supporting admissibility The trial focus remains on the truth of the lover tale and the defendant’s responsibility
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Houston
Safetty
Alan Loving
New York
Jers Che
Evelyn Thaw
Daniel Harmon
Hstel
Loving
Young Metee
Moore
Abad Hoon
Mackabee entertained at Cedar Falia details of June 27 meet
On June 27 Mackabee entertained visiting Bir Kaighty from Cedar Rapids LaPorte Waterloo Waverly and Charles City in a royal display. The event celebrated the proposed three degree ritual to be submitted to the next supreme tent meeting in Detroit Michigan. The last plant work praised for form and execution, with a splendid lunch and lively social atmosphere noted. Distinguishing visitors from the Monumental City joined Beltiagre day preps at the Jamestown fair and open house at the Bald mors building with Mayor hool and President Tucker in attendance.
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Cedar Falia
T. M
Bir Kaighty
Cedar Rapida
Laporte
Waterloo
Waverly
Norfolk
Jamestown
Maryland
Tucker
Ma. Hool
Baltimore
Bald
Western Golf Championship Opens at Hinsdale Club
The Western Golf Championship opens at Hinsdale Golf Club under the Western Golf Association. The three day event features seventy two stroke medal play with prizes totaling $260. Prominent players begin strong as conditions and competition promise a well run tournament.
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Chicago
Western Golf
Hinsdale
Ag Ueual
Reunion of Hood's Brigade in Navasota Texas
Living veterans of Hood's Texas Brigade gathered in Navasota for their annual reunion. The town was decorated in their honor and a reception awaited them. Senator Joseph W. Batley spoke this morning with other speakers on the program. The event continues tomorrow with Judge Norman F. Kittrell of Houstonia delivering the oration.
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Navasota
Teas
Hood
Texas Brigade
Joseph W. Batley
Norman F. Kittrell
Houstonia
Winter Wheat Prices Jump on Revised U S Crop View
Chicago June 27 A Minneapolis expert revised estimates for the winter wheat crop sparking short covering. September rose from 94 to 100 cents, the market closed strong about 2 percent higher than yesterday, with New York futures up four cents.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
New York
Grace Rourke and August Panzer wed in Elmhurst home ceremony
In a June wedding at the groom’s parents’ home Rev. Schtueter officiated under a white and yellow arch. Miss Mabel Meter led music as guests joined a toast and a sumptuous supper followed. The couple received many gifts as friends wished them a happy future.
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Melers
Migs
Grace Rourke
August Panzer
Famaily
Suc
Schtueter
Evangelical Church
Mise Mabel Meter
Agalo
Aleo
Local Chautauqua Bus Service Cuts Fares to Ten Cents
Liverymen announce ten cent fare for bus service between Chautauqua park and city during Chautauqua period from July 3 to 23. Service runs from West Fourth and Jefferson, with central pickups at Irving and Logan House corners. Extra trips or private hires available at regular rates. route limits stated.
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Tilly
Chautauqua Park
West Fourth Street
Jefferson ‘Street
Fourth
Irving’ Hotee
Logan House
Busser
Gat
Deliv’er
CLEAR LAKE HAG SENSATION AND DIVORCE PETITION
Clear Lakes June 27 reports a petition for divorce by John McClay a traveling salesman and longtime resident against his wife Marguerite over alleged unfaithfulness. He names several young men as corespondents and vows not to live with her again. Mrs McClay a young handsome woman left the city. case to be heard in the coming term of court.
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Clear Lakes
John McCray
Marguerite . McClay
McClay
Woman elopes with Black man in Meson City draw
Mrs Amanda Aubert Wright a white woman elopes with George Perry a colored man. They walk ten miles to Plymouth Junction to catch the Milwaukee train to Minneapolis. Charles Wright husband vows revenge and dispatches officers in pursuit. Wright works hard. affair a daily sensation. she has been married two years. Perry came from Moberly Missouri two weeks ago.
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Meson City
Amanda Aubert Wright
George Perry
Plymouth Junction
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Charles Wright
Wright
Perrry
Moberly
Grand jury resumes bootlegger probe in Humbildt county
The adjourned grand jury in Humbildt county begins fresh sessions to pursue bootlegger investigations. In recent weeks ten suspected sly vendors were indicted. two pleaded guilty with fines of 450 and 600 dollars plus costs, three fled the country, four surrendered bonds, and one remained jailed on bail default. Police expect further arrests as a strong cleanup effort continues.
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Humbildt
Vendora Wetsib
Costa
Voads
Cedar Rapids weighs city government by commission plan
Cedar Rapids leaders push for a city government commission with a public meeting likely next week. Supporters say petition signatures to force an election will be secured with little difficulty, while some oppose the plan as opponents remain. Strong city figures have joined the effort to obtain adoption.
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Cedar Rapids
Commission Plan of Government
Cedars
Burlington Maidens Missing Near Rock Island Tracks
Burlington reports the disappearance of two young women Olga Dehn and Blanche Whitney after clothing bundles were found near the Rock Island tracks. Police suspect the girls may have fled with Clarence Mackey and Ed Ostrat, who are missing and connected to the clothing. Authorities consider the incident an investigation into possible elopement or abduction.
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Burlington
Rock Island
Blanche Whitney
Stra
John Whitney
Olga Dehn
South Sixth Street
Clarence Mackey
Ostrat
Pollge Hitte
Paulist at Dubuque Treat for Archdiocese
A report profiles Father Walter Elliott, noted Catholic church personality, conducting a yearly retreat at St. Joseph's College Ip, praised as a leading spiritual writer and former civil war era chaplain. The piece highlights his celebrated status and enduring public interest in his life and work.
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Walter Elioit
St. Joseph’s College
Wislote
Wod
Aldo
Elliott
Hold Retreat at Lemars Diocesan Priests Gather
Ajoux City June 27 The priests of the diocese of Bloux City are in annual retreat this week at Lemars. The retreat will close Friday morning. Rev Dominic Rowland of Cleveland Ohio and Franciscan. Rt Rev Bishop P J Garrigan is present. Only six of more than 100 priests are exempted from attending. They will attend sick calls as needed. Names listed include J A Howard T B Bullivan H J Schleler Sioux City James McCormick Saxborn J P Roth Artetrony HL Hutemana Mount Carmel.
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Ajoux City
Bloux City
LeMare
Dominic Rowrland
Cleveland
Ohio
P. J. Garrigan
Diocess
J. A. Howard
T. B. Bullivan
H. J. Schleler
Sioux City
James McCormick
Saxborn
P. Roth
Artetrony
HL Hutemana
Mount Carmel
Parish head warns on modern education dangers
Dubuque June 27 The Rev Father Vaughan head of Wic joys mission at Altoona scored the closed system of education in an address to the graduates of the local county school He stated that if present methods continued it will mean a nation of starving professional men He urged practical education to provide power to make use of learning and improve outcomes
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Dubuque
Father Vaughan
Wic Joys
Altoona
Schoup
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