Condensed Week in Review of Global News
A wide reform roundup notes pressive charges against Standard Oil ties and rebating probes at the Interstate Commerce Commission, with testimonies from George L. Lane and others. It reports visits by the Maharajah of Baroda to Mount Vernon, Costa Rica naming a delegate, and major court actions in Kansas City and Philadelphia. Also covered are Ibsen tributes, pension issues, rail and mining disputes, and international incidents including Batum murder, Turkish and Russian tensions, and parliamentary movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maharajah Gaekwar
Baroda
Mount Vernon
George Washington
Costa Rica
Rnchaelon Bs- Guivel
The
Republic
Galfer
Charles T. Stout
Richmond County Club
Staten Island
B. Jetnson
A. Keeting
Derldder
Harvard
Uwe Quinne
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Taft
Greely
Charce
San Francisco
State Department
Batum
Stuart
Campbell
An.j
Ratetzki
Tula
Rissiit
Erline
Ano
Christiania
Troodhjen
Ibsen
Craw Indian Reservation
Montana
General Land Office
Miles City
Billings
Moot
Sheridan
Wyo
Lawrence University
Mamlin University
Appella
Lawrence
Delaware
Gov. Lea
General Assembly
United States
Tie
Falls City
Neh
Henry G. Goll
First Watland Bank of
Milwaukee
Sout Leavenworth
Frank G. Bisrlow
Ih Bank
Cortelyon
Suam
Bay
Jacob Schmeister
Burtington
Amily
Henrik Ibsen
Whitam M. Groff
Falladelphia
Colquieres
France
Rambouillet
Versailles
Manson
United Presbyterian Church of North America
Richmond
John K. McClure Tin
Pitsburg
L. 9
Coffin
Fort Dodie
Probelaluionists
Towaim
Jes Maines
Sanfrancisco
Seatte
W, H. Stuart
Congressional News Highlights From Senate Actions
Senator Clapp pushes a bill to reevaluate lands held by the five civilized tribes while committees advance a Niagara Falls preservation bill. Senate approves agricultural appropriations of 7.8 million dollars and clears an inspection rule on fresh meats. Laws approved include immigration reform, denial of denatured alcohol tax, and port and dam projects in Minnesota and Porto Rico under War Department supervision.
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Congressional
Clapp
House
Niagara
Senate
Philippine Islands
Panama
Senata
Mississippi River
Morris County
Minnesota
Senatd
Porto Rican
Secretary of War
International visits and incidents headline a mixed docket
Senor Naoyco the Brazilian ambassador and Viscount de Alle the Port-Ugrese minister return to Washington after a month in the Paebla comet. An explosion on the Udeweter railroad at Roanoke Va kills Joln Saunders and injures seven others. Two Cuban rural guards who killed three comrades surrender at Candelaria after a May 17 quarrel in Las Mangas. Judge Warren W Hale upholds the constitutionality of the penal section of Ohio banking acts. Japan tightens guest reception rules impacting Korean Imperial household officials amid new foreign guest protocol. The Minot Library Association holds its eleventh annual meeting in Springfield, PJ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseeale
Kan
Munros Talyers
Missouri
Kansas
Indian Territory
Prank Gotch
Tom Jenkins
Kansas City
Gotch
Wanawha & West Virginia
Emer James
PB. L. Bickle
Lewis Wolthouse
Charles Dickers
Equitable Life Assurance Company
Vienna
Arthur Davis
Hzal Reed
Springfield
Albert de Touze
Bordeaux
Iny Gould
Likewood
N. J
May Sutton
Pasadena
Cal
New York
Tia
Galesburg
National Convention
The
United Brethren Women's Missionary Board
Ma Kinler
United States
Senate
Havana
National Association of Railway Claim Agents
Norfolk
Charlee L. Spier
St. George
Staten Istud
H. F. B. Lynch
House of Commons
Macedonia
Douma
Komura
Smith McPherson
Iowa
John F. Phillips
Burlington Railway
Messmer
Wisconsin Antisaloan League
Ztory
Landis
Presbyterian General Assembly
Des Moines
Tlinois Congress of Mothers
Gov
D Neon
Structural Building Trades Aliance of America
National Life Underwriters’ Association
St Louis
Trunkling Association
Central Traffic Association
Barmey
Henry Lehman
St. Cloud
Minn
Mahew Jake
Capi
Francisco Elizado
Laredo
Tex
American Red Cross
Japanese Red Cross
San Francisco
Hampton” Roads
Senor Naoyco
Viscount de Alle
Washington
Joln Saunders
Udeweter
Roanoke
Las Mangas
Cuba
Candelaria
Warren W. Hale
Jacob Schiff
Beg
Seherat
Minot “Library Association
Bpringtiad
Parr
Will’ Nak
Freight brokers guilty in rebate conspiracy case
Kansas City report says George L. Thomas freight broker and J B Taggart clerk were found guilty of conspiring to pay rebates to shippers. Jury deliberated 30 minutes. Crosby freed. other cases tied to rebates and conspiracy argued by lawyers and state senators detailing industry practices and rate manipulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Eorge L. Thomas
J. B.taggart
Thomas
United States District Court
George H. Crophy
Burlington Railway
Eraurrer
Crosby
Tne
George L. Thomas
L. B. ‘Suggert
Taggart
McPherson
Cash From Unknown Parties Tied To Freight Bosses in Kansas City
In federal court, George H. Crosby and associates including Burlington traffic manager George L. Thomas and clerk L B Taggart deny origin of vast commissions paid to unknown sources. Emery of Emery Bird Thayer admitted annual take of 1500 to 2000 dollars, unsure of payor. Evidence also shows a contract giving Thomas 24 percent per hundred pounds and a $500 guarantee tied to shipping routes in Kansas City and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
George H. Crosby
Burlington
George L. Thomas
New York
L. B. Taggart
Thomas
Atlantic Seaboard
St. Louis
W. ©. Emery
Emery-Bird-Thayer Dry Goods Company
Former Standard Oil Employee Reveals Tactics in Rival Peddler Probe
In Cleveland a Standard Oil inquiry before Interstate Commerce Commissioners Prouty and Clem ents heard 19 witnesses Friday. One ex-employee Glearee Lane from Mansfield testified that around 1901 1902 he was hired by Co. M. Lyons of Cleveland to drive out independent oil peddlers by any means including false actions to force independents out of Northern Ohio towns. The testimony outlined detailed aggressive methods used to suppress competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Emery
Pennsylvania
Standard
Pennsylvania Railroad
Steubenville
Bradford
Pennsylvania Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. W. Lee
Pittsburg
Seacoast
Atx
Standard Oil
Cleveland
Interstate Commerce
Prouty and Clements
Glearee &, Lane
Mansfield
Standard Ol Company
Lane
Standard Oil Company
Ohio
Co. M. Lyons
Methods of the Oil Trust Protest Heard in Cleveland
In Cleveland Ohio the Interstate Commerce Commission heard evidence on Standard Oil business methods. Commissioners Prouty and Clements attended as part of a lengthy protracted session examining practices and alleged tactics used by the oil trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Interstate Commission
Tuskegee marks 25th year with diplomas and honors
Celebration at Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institution closes its twenty-fifth year. One hundred seventy six academic diplomas and industrial honors are awarded to graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuskegee
Ala
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institution
Workman Killed in Baum Street Collapse
A two story brick building on Baum Street in Pittsburg collapsed during remodeling. One man died and Ava were more gr. lone seriously injured.
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Pittsburg
Baum Street
Ava
Business is ruined by car shortages in coal trade
In Philadelphia the Interstate Commerce Commission wrapped up its session on alleged railroad discrimination in coal car distribution. F Albert von Bayneburg of Reakert Brothers testified the supply has been so inadequate in 2.5 years the business was practically ruined. He alleged favored treatment for rivals and blamed President A J Casasto for the discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Interstate Commerce Commission
F. Albert von Bayneburg
Reakert Brothers Company
Berans
A. J. Casasto
Forced to Sell Mine In Senate Car Shortage Case
Philadelphia reports added evidence of railroad car discrimination in Pennsylvan ia coal distribution. John Lloyd of Altoona testified Columbia Coal was forced to sell the Alexandria mine due to car shortages while George H. Scott of Purstan and Crescent Coal claimed he paid for cars after failing to secure allotments and received only one car in 23 days. Michael Trump, general superintendent of transportation, allegedly said the Berwind White company would be protected amid hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylva Railroad
Gore
Interstate Commerce Commission
John Lloyd
Altoona
Lgome
Cassatt & Co
Columbia Coal Company
Alesandria
George HE. Scott
Purstan and Crescent Coal Companies
Allroad
Michael Trump
General Superntender of Transportation
Coal Stocks Given Away at High Official Levels
Interstate commerce commission hearings revealed Pennsylvanian railroad officials held soft coal stock in three companies. John P. Greene Samuel Rew and William A Patton testified. Patton disclosed owning stock worth 307000 at par, acquired without cost to him, with notes for losses and a belief that Draper arranged the shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylviania Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
John P. Greene
Samuel Rew
William A. Patton
Glasgouw
Commission
Patton
Chinamen Enter Canal Zone on Steamship OHI
The steamship OHI departed La Boca last week with 50 Chinese passengers bound for Callad from San Francisco. Off San Jose rock 2 people boarded small boats and reached the canal, bringing total to 52 aboard before final landing.
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Canal Zone
Proama
OHI
la Boca
Callad
San Francisco
San Jose Rock
Rumor Claims Gen Stoessel Sentenced to Death
A painful impression spreads as rumor says Gen Stoessel was sentenced to death by court martial for the surrender of Port Artie. The claim centers on military discipline during a critical stake at a key strategic location.
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Stoessel Toklo
Stoessel
Port Artie
Eminent Boston Doctors Oppose Rochelle Salts in Food
At a Massachusetts Public Health Committee hearing a bill to curb early wholesale closures of public health heard testimony from leading Boston physicians. Dr Hartung, Dr Foster, Dr Kepler, and Dr Palmer urged passage of a law banning baking powders that leave Rochelle salts in food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Public Health
Massachusetts
Boston
Calumet Baking Powder Promotes Clean Ingredients
Calumet Baking Powder is described as free from Rochelle salts alum or any injurious substance. The product is recommended by leading physicians and chemists for safer baking and healthful results.
A Matter of Courtesy. Mr Nervey and Goldrox Discuss Marriage
A dialogue depicts a courtly exchange as Nervey informs Goldrox of his intention to marry his daughter. The exchange emphasizes propriety and mutual permission, reflecting social customs of courtship in a sampled 19th or early 20th century Philadelphia context.
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Nervey
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Bush
Standard I
Interstate Gorterce Commission
Nevelunil
George L. Lane
Standard Ciompany
Ccommission
Haveland
Penny
Dave
Cassatt
W. A Patton
Federal
H. Crosby
J. B. Taggart
Aeroranager
Reakert Brothermpany
Ndt L
Sulppera. Orgs
Rial
OIL Trust
Workman
Dr. Hartung
F. EB. Foster
C. O. Kepler
G. M. Palmer
Castoria
Deo Por
Country Maid
Bir
Dineout
Chicago Daily News
Eben
Washington Star
Sweet Singer
Wpresa
Chiicago Ally News
Tommy—Paw
Mr. Tucker
Tommy
Chicago Tribun
Winnlow
Cash
Pierre
Plorca
Idara
Medicing
Pierce
Buffalo
Fierce
Buffalo, N.Y
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