Financial inquiry eyed to probe delayed public works payments
Washington reports Republicans seek expert-led examination of treasury finances after President's message. House appropriations committee would gather data on unpaid claims, acts funding public works, payments by year, and rents to test claims Secretary Carlisle delayed appropriations to improve the treasury's appearance.
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Congress
Munkee
Carliste
Washington
House
Treasury
Walker
Massachusetts
Committee On Appropriations
United States
Liouse
Court of Claims
Committee of the House
Acts of Congress
United States Treasury
Carlisle
Trust Agent Convicted in Texas Anti-Trust Case
Waco Texas December actions conclude the first Standard Oil Trust case with H E Hathaway of Denison found guilty of anti trust offenses and fined 59 dollars. Four defendants await trial as indictments include Rockefeller and Miupler and leading officials of Standard and Waters Vierce Oil. Appeal planned to challenge the state law’s constitutionality.
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Waco, Tex
Standard Oil Trust
HE. T. Hathaway
Denison
Waters-Vierce Oil Company
Texas
Messrs. Rockefeller, Miupler
Standard and Waters- Vierce Oil
Democratic National Committee to Name Next Convention Site
W F Harrity instructed the committee secretary to notify members to assemble in Washington on January 16 to select the time and place for the next Democratic national convention.
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Paladelphia
W. F. Harrity
Democratic National Committee
Washington
The Walter A Wood Case Dropped
Attorneys for Mrs. Pattison withdraw their application to dissolve the Walter A. Wood Mowing and Reaping Machine Company. The matter fades as Anny any N Y follows with Kloosic Falls expected to take Pattison stock at par value.
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Walter A. Wood
Annany
N. Y
Tricycles for Policemen in New York Patrols
The first squad of policemen on bicycles began duty last night in New York City with four mounted patrols to patrol the Boulevard. The bicycle corps will regulate traffic and curb fast or reckless driving, serving as regular officers in addition to their new duties. Bellox jewel thief captured in Texas. J S Burson, once a jeweler in Bellox and Morrisonville, eloped with a Knob Noster woman, was captured and jailed in Harrisonville awaiting trial.
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New York
Bicycle Corps
Musband
Bellox
Burson
Morrisonville
Knob Noster
Texas
Holton
Cass County
Harrisonville
Omaha Faces Bond Row Over New City Treasurer
Omaha Nebraska December 14 A. G Edwards elected city treasurer elect failed to secure a local bond. He brought in pond companies to sign the instrument which met heavy citizen and mayor opposition due to lack of Nebraska assets. The old treasurer remains in office as mandamus actions are considered.
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Omaha
Neb
A. G Edwards
Nebraska
Giants forms Eastern Traffic Association among railroads
New York, Dec 14. The Eastern Traffic Association unites Old Trunk Line and Central Traffic roads with a three member arbitration board led by President Roberts. J F Goddard Garrett A Hobart and ex Governor Jacob D Cox named arbitrators. Board of control Secretary Frank I Hoyt. Agreement to take effect Jan 1 for five years governing traffic rates and rules with appeals to arbitrators.
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New York
New Joint
Eastern Traffic Association
Roberts
J. F. Goddard
Garrett A. Hobart
New Jersey
Jacob D. Cox
Ohio
Frank I. Hoyt
Board of Control
Board of
Chicago
St. Louis
Atlante Seaboard
Chiauneey M. Depew
New York Central
Sam Sloan
Delaware
Luckawanna
Western
George Roberts
Pennsylvania
M. R. Ingalls
Chesapeake & Ohio
Cincinnati
Chicago & St. Louis
E. Lb
Thomas
Erie
Sir Charles Livers Wilson
Grand Trunk
Hayward's Record and Odd News From the Midwest
StintwatTen Minn December 1 Claus A Clixt discusses rumors of Harry Hayward's alleged confession in the Lena Olsen murder case and hints at Larry's involvement. Wreta Kan December 14 a world tour contract for George Mold aims to earn 220000 in four years with ventriloquist act. The Diamond Match deal with France grants a 100000 bonus over five years. Minan Mo December 14 a runaway accident fatally injures a girl and injuries to her parents near a steep incline.
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St. Paul
Slarry
Ile
Wreta
Kan
George J. Mold
Cash Henderson
New York
Henderson
Mold
R. J. Kinneard
Curiaco
Diamond Match Company
Minan
William Mendenhall
Bessie
Not Billy Noted Boxer Denies Involvement in Mill Case
Wes Not Billy rec Circaco Nec 4 Lilly Myer a middleweight pugilist denies he was a principal in the Myer Stewart mill near Jeffersonville. He says he has retired from boxing and does not know the man using his name.
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Circaco
Nec
Lilly Myer
Myer- Stewart
Jeffersonville
Noted Driver John A. Goldsmith Dies in New York
John A. Goldsmith, famed trotting horse driver and handler, died today at Presbyterian hospital after a routine operation. He had entered the hospital for a minor procedure and did not recover.
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New York
John A. Goldsmith
Presbyterian Hospital
Editor Sentenced to Two Years in State Prison
James B. Wilson editor of an Indianapolis newspaper was sentenced by Judge Baker of the Federal court to two years in State's prison for sending obscene literature through the mails.
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Indianarouts
Ind
James B. Wilson
Indianapolis
Baker
New
John C. New
London
Harrison
Carrison
William R. McKeen
Vandalia Railroad Company
United States Senate
Voorhees
Wood and Baker
Federal Court
Lew Wallace
James Whitcomb Riley
Funeral of Alten G. Thurman in Columbus Attended by Governor
Thousands gathered as Alten G. Thurman jurist statesman and citizen was laid to rest in Columbus Ohio. The Thurman home on Rich Street hosted simple services led by Rev J I Grover with no music followed by Episcopal burial rites. The body was later moved to Green Lawn Cemetery where a brief prayer marked the interment conducted by Rev B L Rexford. Pallbearers were mostly grandsons and close kin.
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Alten G. Thurmain
Columbus
Ohio
Alen G. Thurman
Thurman
Rich Street
Washington Avenue
Thurman Club
McKinley
Allen
Washington
J. I. Grover
Grover
Havig
Green Lawn Cemetery
B. L Rexford
First Universalist Church
RED Cross
Red Cross Accepts Relief Duty for Armenian Sufferers
The American Red Cross will distribute relief funds for Armenian sufferers in Asia Minor. About 350000 destitute people need aid for six to eight months until harvest. Funds go to Clara Barton. authorized agents to be announced. goods and materials may be shipped.
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Washington
American Red Cross Society
Friends of Humanity
American National Red Cross
Asia Minor
Red Cross
Clara Barton
Chinch Bugs in Oklahoma Crops and Barriers as Control
Oklahoma agriculture notes chinch bugs injuring crops in Stillwater and across the territory. Barriers and tar lines block insect passage, with hot water or kerosene destroying them in furrows. Green manuring from crimson clover and cow peas yields large organic matter and nitrogen, while raspberry propagation favors stem tip rooting but risks winter damage.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma Experiment Station
Stillwater
New Jersey
Economical dairy breeding favors Holsteins for butter
The article argues that heredity matters less than an animal’s economy of production. A cow’s ability to consume roughage and convert it into butter fat drives profitability, with Holsteins highlighted as the most economical butter producers based on Minnesota Experiment Station results.
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Minnesota Experiment Station
H. Hayward
Journal of Agriculture
Smutty Corn and Steers and Orchard Advice
Feeder experience on smutty corn shows suitability, cost savings, and fattening results for steers, with details on stacking, sweating, and avoiding ear corn. Also notes on low headed orchards ease of fruit gathering and stock restrictions, plus warning about golden rod toxicity to horses.
Touching Tombstone Found in Second Hand Store
A Topeka reporter, while in a second-hand shop, discovered a drifted tombstone bearing an inscription. The stone, offered for sale at under half its original cost, reads no immy thou art gene yet assures the deceased will meet loved ones on Jordan's banks with sweet help.
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Topeka
Jordan
Leadville Cat and Rat Hazard Warns Overcity Atmosphere
An item cites a fatal city atmosphere in Leadville California harming cats rats and mice. It notes digestive and kidney ailments and promotes Hostetter's stomach Bitters as restoring vigor and bodily functions. Johnson quote underscores virtue of greatness in small matters.
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Ogant
Johnson
Leadville
Cal
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Iowa
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Richard Baker, Jr
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Wisconsin
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Moon
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Frost
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Sexr
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Sioux Ciey
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Namerica
Parker
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LaSalle Bt
Chicare
John W. Morris
Rhensio
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