Standard Oil Evades Rebates in Chicago Case
Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith publishes a full rebuttal to Standard Oil of Indiana and others over alleged secret 6 cent and 18 cent rates via Alton and Chicago and Eastern Illinois lines. The report details hidden waybills, blind billing, and concealment schemes aimed at suppressing competition and evading antirebate laws.
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Washington, Jan. i
Herbert Knoxsmith
Chicago
Alton
Qeoidee
Ratte Wits
Thterauite Commerce Commission
Lererie Ponmneres
Alton Rin
Tom Whiting
Chiegen
Durie
Ile
St. Louis
Heandord Ai
Jaye
Chivay
Commission
Iisaehert
Chicuee
Couran
Kawlern
Chie ChEad Kakeery Winds ‘Railroad
Titerstate Commerce Pomaitas
Whitthe
Chicare
Ted Hart
Whiting Butono
Subeper
Cts
Dolton
Ita
Chicago and Eastern
Michels
Dalton
Mumfett
Tate
Wan
Chicago and
Mivola
Accoinia
Bureau of
Ey Yors
Te Raileiada
Chivago Posul
Sky Fee
Chirsen
East St Louis
Mt Ade
Minolta
Wal
East St. Dis
Allon
Ohlooo
Gastern
Ims
Chicas
Alion Tuyilway
Krind
Stardard CH
Jean
Trent
I Agenu
Enis
Geert
Railraads
Une Bladard
Tilneis
Commissioner of Corporations
Btandacd
Grand Junction
Ue Road
Witiaton
United States
South
Willis
Syarmil
Avithin
Standard OU
Landis
Thor
St Louis
Strops Razor for Customer Then Cuts His Own Throat
A man used a razor on a customer and then killed himself in a shower room, found after patrons reported a disturbance. The scene occurred in a shop where the assailant was described as Hesitant and incoherent, with no immediate witnesses confirming a motive.
National Teachers Convergence Addressed by Leaders
Deliberations marked the joining of teacher federations with remarks by Karl L. Virden of Chicago and Wat Marshall of Cedar Rapids Iowa. AL Fulmer of Cedar Rapids spoke for the association as Iowa educators gather for the national teaching conference.
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Phusburg
National
Commercial Teachers’ Federation
Business Teachers
Karl L. Virden
Chicago
Wat & Marshall
Cedar Rapids
AL Fulmer
Jeter Ihe
Lawmakers and their doings warn Japan over immigration
Secretary Root has addressed a second warning to Japan on the immigration question. Ambassador O’Hara at Tokyo notified the Japanese foreign minister that passage of an exclusion measure by Congress depends on the enforcement of immigration regulations by the Japanese government.
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Washington
Root
Japan
O'Arlen
Pokio
Government Journal Proposal by Hobson Stirs Congress
Washington proposes a weekly government paper to publish department notices and congressional proceedings of general public interest. Rep Richmond Hobson of Alabama introduces the plan after holidays with 375000 for equipment and 275000 for issuing costs. The journal would be nonpartisan and may include a simultaneous publication in another newspaper.
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Hobson
Washington
Eupreme Court of the
United States
Richmond P. Hobson
Alabama
Stone Point
Allison Favors Pension for Ex Presidents in Congress
Senator Nina J. Allison of Iowa urges congressional action to provide care and support for former presidents. She cites President Cleveland and notes Garfield currently receives an allowance while Jefferson died poor, arguing pensions would not heavily burden the treasury.
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Allison
Cleveland
Washington, D. C
Nina J. Allison
Iowa
Congress
United Bites
Ndt
Thomas Jefferson
Alison
Garfield
Population growth trims American family size says census director
Census director North projects the United States population may reach about 91 million in two years and suggests smaller families are the trend. He notes earlier talk of 160 million by the next census is unlikely and cites city growth estimates showing a 20 percent rise over the decade.
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Washington
North
United States
Squadron Steams for £10 at Janero port
Port of Spain reports the Amor battleship steaming toward Rio de Janeiro with the Connecticut and other ships in formation. The squadron, averaging 10 knots, departed Friday evening for Brazil, awaiting further orders as it sails into maritime maneuvers.
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Port of Spain
Tachard de Janeiro
Deneiro
Danuaty
Year 1907 a year of extremes says Bradstreet
Bradstreet's review of 1907 notes three distinct declines in securities while trading and industry show a volatile year. It cites stock and bond price breaks, bank suspensions, and a money panic, with optimism at the opening contrasting a pessimistic close as trains of world finance and policy affected U.S. commerce.
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New York
Bradstreet
Jiu
Trkt
Baniglig
Chet
Criie
Alpine tunnel project moves forward under joint Swiss Italian review
Authorities in Switzerland and Italy coordinate to advance the second stage of the through Alpine tunnel. Officials say work will begin soon, while the existing single tunnel continues to carry trains with smooth electric ventilation inside the mountain.
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Wingle
Traine
SSS
Eee
Mexico
Navy Admiral Acknowledges Disciplinary Weaknesses
Rear Admiral Goodrich of the New York Navy Yard conceded some claims in a magazine article about naval discipline and equipment flaws. He said the piece by Henry Leuterdahl contained elements of truth and that he had read the magazine closely.
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United States Navy
Ma Magazine
Goodrich
New York Navy Yard
Navy
Department
Washington
Ooe
Henry Ieuterdahl
Reuterdant
Harvard President’s call sparks rabbi dispute on Jewish martial norms
Jan 4 Tonton report notes President Eliot urged Jewish youths to join a militia to restore martial zeal. A Jerusalem speech cited by a rabbi in Hermon argues Jews are inherently inferior in physicality and will to fight, criticizing Eliot’s appeal and debating Jewish relation to war and tradition.
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Tonton
Chas. W. Eliot
Harvard University
Charlee Iether
Hermon
New Temple
Tere
Ichet
Advier
Dows
Harvard
Hal
Darey
Joseph Pulitzer’s 1000 Ton Ameri Yacht Launch Report
A partial OCR note describes Joseph Pulitzer’s 1000 ton Ameri yacht launched on a Thursday at Beitl with anticipation it will reach American waters next spring.
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Joseph Pulitzer
Beitl
Aril
Amerton
Fragmented stray lines reflect social issues and public disorder
The garbled text references marriage, taxation, alcohol use, public order, and illness. It hints at civic concerns like vice, population strain, and enforcement actions at a public venue, but the exact events and names are unreadable.
Exhumation Angers Buried Mystery Of Druce Case
The Druce led exhumation controversy in Portland links a 1864 funeral to a hidden coffin scandal. Perjury claims surface involving Geo Honea Druce and Herbert while Robert Caldwell and Mary Raulison allege close ties to the Duke of Portland. The case centers on whether the Druce coffin truly held a body or lead and ends with Robert Druce cleared of perjury.
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Druce
C. Druce
Portland
Hagilah
Io Geo
Cheney
Drucena Ale
Druce Vacht
Igh
Celaiae
Geo Honea Druce
Herbert
Dickens
Robert Caldwell
Mary Rauilion
Charlon
Baker Street
Duke
Robert
Suit Over Wife's Affection Claims Hits Real Estate Broker
Charles B. Stoddard sues broker George J. Hermann for 50000 alleging alienation of his wife Ella Stoddard's affections. Mrs. Stoddard also sues Hermann family members for slander after comments about her relationship with Hermann. The case stems from her employment move following her baby’s death and her loneliness.
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New York
Charles B. Stoddard
Life Vigilancia
Geo. J. Hermand
Ella St. Claire Stoddard
Stoddard
Governor Sparks Accepts the President's Terms
Nevada Governor Sparks wires President Roosevelt saying he will convene an extraordinary session. Federal troops to stay at Goldfield for three weeks, two companies deemed ample. others to remain in reserve as advised by Captain Cox representing the governor.
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Washington
Sparks
Nevada
Roosevelt
Goldfield
Nev
Cox
Sparkshare
Denver moves to close casinos and curb prize fights
The gambling rings in Denver, long open convictions, were shut down on orders from May and Speer after letters to district attorneys urged enforcement of the law. Attorney General threatens action if duties are unmet. Sunday saloon closing laws will be enforced and prize fighting halted in Colorado.
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Denver
Jan
Speer
Colorado
East Washington records very heavy earthquake shock
Very heavy earthquake shocks were recorded on coastal instruments at the observatory in Cheltenham, Mathia. The quake began about 12:30 am and lasted roughly four hours, with a maximum intensity of 64 winds. The Weather Bureau reported aftershocks and ongoing tremors, noting movement at the coast and inland readings.
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Wishington
Instrumiente
Cheltenhing
Mathia Morecag
Wither Bureau
Ira Hinket Har
Washington
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Smith
Corporation
Trust
Tdiana
Alice Anperred
James A. Moffett
Corpotitions
Eich As Steuck
Elkins Abtierebath
Grand Jury
Mr. Morett
Moffett
Mot
Moritz Hosenthal
Alton Tate
Meana
Ure Chicago
Stern
Aaa
Miner
Cie Chi
Riley
Min
Isai
Maeeod
Denmad
Tool Gevte
OEA
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Gail
Pal Rey
Bunrish
Erea
Wilber
Bruce
Gov. Sparks
Dave
William
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