President’s Message Attacks Standard Oil and Rail Monopolies
The President’s message before Congress attacks the Standard Oil Company and railroads for secret freight rates and monopolistic practices. It argues for government supervision, breaking monopolies, and public control of oil and coal resources to protect consumers and promote fair competition.
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Prsident
Congress
Girfield
Standard Oi
United States
Sammmarizd
Stard
New England
Swear Trust
Hanks
Rates and Discrimination Plague Vermont Oil Trade
The piece argues the only cure is granting the Interstate Commerce Commission power to act against discriminatory shipping rates. It notes Standard Oil offers nine cents per barrel from Olean to Rochester, while nearby independents charge 38 cents, enabling Standard to monopolize Vermont through rate revisions.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Ikea
Mit
Pennsylvania Railroad
Olean
Riochester
Vermont
Cabell county Republicans Endorse Elkins For Senate
In a Saturday convention Cabell county Republicans endorsed Jim Elkins for reelection to the United States Senate. The resolution lauded Elkins as a trusted state leader who has guided Republicans through tough times and pledged allegiance to him.
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Cabell County
Senator Elkins
United States Senate
Stephen TB. Elkins
Mininarity Party
Jim
Filkins
Coll County
United States
Senate
Controversy Grows Over Sunday Baseball Fight in 1903
The text notes a rising controversy as President Roosevelt's message on the vil industry spurs talk. A Kentucky Democratic congressman warns both Republican and Democratic parties could unify against Roosevelt for 1908. Early skirmish over Sunday baseball ends without drama, though opponents claim victory and warn a real battle looms.
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Roosevelt
Kentucky
Bub
Arma
Violator Jailed After Revenue Charge Hearing
Henry Mitchell a colored man was brought before United States Commissioner Thomas S States Saturday evening for a hearing on charges of violating the internal revenue laws and was held for further action.
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Henry Mitchell
United States
Thomas
S. States
Feller
Court Bond Default Leads to Jail Time
Court records show a bond default resulting in jail after arrest by Hoffman. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate immediate confinement following the incident.
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West Virginia
Clarksburg
Hupp
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