Rockefeller Testifies in Landis Inquiry on Standard Oil
Judge Landis concludes a two hour inquiry into Standard Oil of New Jersey ownership and Indiana operations. John D. Rockefeller testifies he has not run active business for years and confirms the Jersey company's large stock holdings and refining focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
New Jersey Corporation
Chicago
Landis
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Nw Jersey
New Jersey
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Chicago and Alton Railroad
W. Rockefeller
John D.ag
Fred A. Wann
East St. Louis
Whiting
Ind
Miller
H. E. Felt
Union Tank Line Company
Rockefeller
Standard Oil Mpany
Ockefeller
Judge Landis
Mr. Rockefeller
Archbold
Mr. Pratt
C. M. Pratt
Pratt
E. M. Stanton
Car Department
Chicago and Alton
Union Tak Line Company
Alton
Roosenthal
Rosenthal
William Rockefeller
John D. Archbold
Much Persecuted Man
Chicago July 8 Mrs Harold F McCormick daughter of John D Rockefeller discussed her father's Chicago visit She described him as a much persecuted man not an enemy to anyone and among the most genial great hearted men in the world He lives in the clouds with his God and promotes happiness among those he meets
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harold F. McCormick
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Brakeman Struck by Lightning Near Crown Point
Crown Point Indiana July 8 while switching cars on the Panhandle railroad Brakeman Neff was struck by lightning. His shoe torn from his foot trousers torn to shreds pockets melted keys money burned from neck to toes may survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Point
Ind
Neff
Supreme Court shields railroads in express employee deaths
The state supreme court rules railroads are not liable for injuries or deaths of express company employees on trains when the employer assumes all risk. The decision involves a widow suing the Santa Fe company over her husband's death in a train wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
State Supreme Court
Santa Fe Company
French Dock Laborers Strike Parade in Cherbourg
French dock laborers in Cherbourg strike for higher wages and parade the city with red flags and revolutionary songs. The demonstration disrupts port activities as workers press for wage increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbourg
Experts Named to Determine Mrs Mary Baker Eddy Competency
In Concord New Hampshire on July 8, Dr George Jelly of Boston and Dr G A Blumer of Providence were appointed co masters with Judge Edgar Aldrich to assess the mental competency of Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy founder of the Christian Science faith. The court named two co masters after Judge Robert N Chamberlain requested the action to avoid sole responsibility due to the delicacy of the case and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concary
N. H
George ¥. Jelly
Boston
G. A. Blumer
Providence
Edgar Aldrich
Littletot
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Christian Science Faith
Aldrich
Robert N. Chamberlain
Merrimack County Superior Court
Cham
Es Feberlain
Chamberlain
Jelly
Dr. Blumer
Bryan urges prison for Rockefeller and magnates at Winona Lake
William Jennings Bryan tells a Winona Lake banquet that sending Rockefeller and a dozen trust magnates to prison would solve a major issue. He credits Roosevelt with advancing his tariff ideas, criticizes the cabinet, and warns Japan may need a religious awakening to avoid conflict, urging Christian influence in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
John D. Rockefeller
William Jennings Bryan
Sol C. Dickey
Winona Lake
Bryan
Roosevelt
United States
Japan
Washington
Spain
Kaiser criticises Anglo Japanese alliance in Copenhagen
Dispatches from Copenhagen report the Kaiser visiting there spoke sharply about Japan when mentioned. He declared it is said that the greatest mistake ever made by the white man was the Anglo-Japanese alliance and he criticized Europeans for letting a yellow race copy their methods and secrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Copenhagen
Japan
Fire threatens Toulon ship as chaos erupts
A blaze near Toulon forces evacuation and raises alarm as a vessel is damaged and sinks following the outbreak of fire. Officials report efforts to control the flames and assess the wreck.
Japanese Laborers Discharged in Manila
Reports from Manila dated July 8 indicate naval activity fuels Philippine excitement. Leading Filipino independence organs claim to support the Americans and aid the Japanese. All Japanese laborers employed in the navy in Manila have been discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippines
Eight St Louis Men Indicted in Colorado Land Fraud
Eight St Louis residents face federal indictments in Denver for allegedly participating in fraudulent entry of extensive coal lands in Colorado and Montana. Named defendants include L M Rumsey president of L M Rumsey Manufacturing Frank T Fay promoter Charles H Dodge and wife Anna Dodge and attorney William Baer. Bond required for trial at the next Denver federal district court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Denver
Colorado
Montana
Blodgett
L. M Rumey
L. M. Rumsey Manufacturing Company
Frank T. Fay
Charles H. Dodge
Anna Dodge
William Baer
United States
Morrey
Federal District Court
Widow's Recovery Rumor Prompts Patent Remedy Claim
A widow reports her lung trouble improving after four bottles of Warner's White Wine of Tar. The claim is attributed to Rev. J. B. Ely of Brooklyn Station Missouri, with sale by J. E. Heisler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner’s
J. B. Ely
Brooklyn
Sta., Mo
J. E. Heisler
Sadie B Finckh Advertises Facial Massage Clinic
Sadie B Finckh offers electric facial massage and shampoo treatment to prevent hair loss cure dandruff and stop nail biting. She claims to remove super fleas hair without an electric needle and will visit homes if regates comes with carriage. Office hours 9 to 11 am and 1 to 6 pm at 238 Wisconsin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Street
Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup Promises 48 Hour Cure
Advertises Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as a complete remedy for la grippe. Claims the product cures in 48 hours if taken thoroughly and in time and relieves the persistent cough that follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kreso
C. AH Longstaff
Gall
Mary Baker v. Eddy
MBS
EDDY
Longstaff
Foreman, Ford & Co
Toulon
France
Ai Eisoke Prix
Ttl
Baereenery
Sadie B. Finckh
Optician
Fred J. Baker
West Side Oak. Ave
Third St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!