Rockefeller Silence Shifts to Archbold in Oil Inquiry
New York November hearing shifts away from John D Rockefeller’s extended narrative of Standard Oil to pending testimony by Jan D Archbold. Rockefeller confirms oil production rose through 1900 while denying ample supplies earlier, and discusses refinery risks and rebates. The probe covers railway rebates and the American Transfer case, with cross examination clarifying Standard Oil’s involvement.
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Rockefeller
John D. Archbold
New York
John DL Rokefeller
Rockefelier
Rls
Mackefetler
Horkefeller
Jan D. Archbold
Rochefelier
Witnete
Tata
Frank E Kelous
Xelloex
JSS
Goprem
Kelkigg
Pfct
Rockefetler
Ohio
Oklahoma
Httle
Welle
Mrr
Kellogg
Ius
Res
Mulia
Abra
Rockefenler
Omange
Shin
Moeseletter Tepiind
Mitoen
Hochefeller
Kellogs
Roehafetler
Aldnes
Torres
Soyent
Kellues
Highbinder War In Ceinatown Den Highbinder Battle
In Deajh b Averhen a clash erupts between rival factions in Ceinatown Den over gambling and tavern activities. The article mentions Yow Lee, a gambler tied to the dispute, and notes ongoing tensions as authorities and combatants clash amid a broader street-scale feud.
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Deajh
Averhen
Texgt
Fations
Krause Seen as Mentally Unbalanced in Paris Report
Parla reports that J Dickinson’s name was found among Krause’s effects. Investigators say Krause appeared mentally disturbed and suspicious of everyone after his voyage on the Adriatic from Cherbourg to Queenstown. He stopped at the Grand Motet in Paris and spoke of persecution while displaying unusual conduct.
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Parla
J. Dickinson
John Krause
Krause
Epirita
Sublée
Paria
Alteatha
Express Rates Jump Under New Tariff Plan
San Francisco officials at Wells Fargo & Company announce a November notice of a 90 percent express rate increase on merchandise moving between eastern points and Pacific terminals. The higher charges apply to shipments over 100 pounds and aim to disrupt the practice of concentrating freight in New York before redistribution. Coast merchants plan to protest as a hearing with Interstate Commerce Commissioner Franklin K. Lane in San Francisco on December 5 addresses the tariff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific Eotar
Welly, Fargo & Company
Noxet
New York
Colt
Willer
Interstate Commerce
Franklin K. Lane
Shis City
Brooks
Twa
Hecca
Walla
Carl Behelfmeier
Sewma
Schelmeyer
Alkoval
Theeegereere
Ras
City Water Department
Sas Company
Deeperste
Ras Sud
Uae
Baat
Brooklyn
Econ
Ughta
Excursion rates battle plan faces abolition push
A chaotic report from Gricago details efforts to abolish all special excursion rates. Railroads oppose the change, arguing it would raise fare costs for conventions and gatherings. The controversy cites Alaska voyage rates and homebound fares as key battlegrounds, with political pressure shaping outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arata
Wea Railroade
Carey
Bern
Alaska
Rae Leew
BANK CLOSURES FOLLOW ALARM OF BANKS AT FORT SCOTT
Comatpler of the Currency Murray suspended Jamey B Bradley bank examinations at the First National Bank of Fort Scott Kansas after a telegram from Treasury Hormaday. The Fort Scott bank, with $109,999 capital and $25,000 surplus, closed its doors due to a bank failure, while depositors faced uncertain recovery amid a reported $936,000-deficit and creditor withdrawals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workington
Murray
Jamey B Bradley Bank
First National Tan
Fort Beott
Kas
Treatsent Hormaday
First Nations Bank of
Fort. Scott
Hale
Grant Dorasiar
Eter
Cabinet Not Slated Says Taft Cabinet Denials
Hot Springs Nov 20 President Cleo Tatenday dismissed Minnesota’s report that Frank B. Kelloet was invited to be attorney general. He said no cabinet appointments or posts have been decided or offered. Taft held talks with Senator Beattie and business leaders about the incoming administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Cleo Tatenday
Minnespolis
Frank B. Kelloet
Jules Taft
Seustor Beatt
West Viretala
Scott
Taft
Tariff on Wood Under Consideration
Washington reports a House wage and means committee session reviewing tariff changes for wood and related lumber industries. Northwest lumbermen seek lower duties to curb competition while manufacturers push for immediate reductions to stabilize prices and production.
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Washington
Nas Henat
Paractute Maenfacturere
Krasnogk
Fem Eneideleriee
Elevon Galore Saved From The Flames
A chaotic scene unfolds as Elevon Galore is saved from a blaze. Firefighters battle flames as residents and onlookers watch, while emergency crews secure the area and attend to the injured.
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Elevon Galore
YMCA BOYS IR RELAY RACE AT WASHINGTON
Reported in garbled form the YMCA boys relay race at Washington features a relay with a message in a silver tube sent from New York to president Roosevelt. The event draws large participation and a night flight delay impacts start times, with the opening leg race set to begin near the Washington line.
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YMCA
Washington
New York
Ronevelt
York
Intertipab
M.A
Feder i Watt Hanne Ae
Ion
Crowe Arrives in New York Amid Tammany Ties
Richard Crowe arrives in New York after years directing Tammany Hall affairs. He plans a six month visit with time in Southern California, avoids public demonstrations per his request, greeted by Edward Nitop and others at quarantine station, last homecoming linked to funeral of a relative.
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Vewna
Eerie
New York
Park
Richard Crowe
Zeare
Tammany Hall
Tielena
New York City
Croxer
United States
Boothern California
Helen
Rowman
Mra
Denjamin Des Toll
Sir
Aguetone
Edward Nitop
Mrr
Crokker
Tammany
Tne Quasantine
Tammaoy Clef
Sietrreud
Dorind bin
Bey
Doxeloer
Crokry
Amertes
Prank
Ormond Beach
Fla
British steamer Craigtar arrives amid coal shortage
Port Townsend reports the British steamer Craigtar, from Tokohama, docked after a three day coal shortage. Captain Edmunds cites minimal bunker fuel and damage risk, the crew burning wood to reach Puget Sound while plans for rebunkering near Seattle faltered. Passengers faced delays as the vessel relied on fragile timbers and fuel hoarding to survive the voyage.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Tokehams
Edmunds
Craigvar
Seattle
Prort In Ratirsado Wisidende Pl
A brief item notes a financial matter involving a listed sum and unspecified parties. The text references rail infrastructure and a clockwork timeline, with names and locations obscured by garbled OCR. The fragment hints at a legal or procedural notice centered on a monetary figure.
Who Paid For Red Special At The AFL Convention
At the American Federation of Labor meeting the election of officers could not proceed on the scheduled day due to a heavy agenda. Delegates debated political action and editorial attacks linked to the Red Special train used in Debs campaign. The session stretched as officers of the federation faced questions about funding and editorial influence.
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American Federation of Labor
Gorpers
Onder
Committee On Presidente
Will Lemormw
Marchet G. Wright
Colorado Equal Burrage Association
National American Woman's
Ereay
J. M. Harne
Clear Makers
Apanc
Esgese Vo Debs
Ates
Red
Larus
Opm
Eucialist
Anretlain
Remlers
Seelaldat
T. 2
Trotty
We Pottery Worker
Federation
Gampera
Ife
Ediwries
Avery
Rompers
Debs
Daniel Relton
Industrial Workers of the World
Heald
Sovtatlet
I Bs
Comention
Peregate
Thor
Bern Orferrd
Ani ML
Seelathur
Lateratlam
Ute
Plunges In River Kill Four and Injure Others
A speeding automobile plunged from a trestle into the Calamet river near Chicago, killing four chauffeurs and four women. The car sank after hitting the bank, with two men and two women drowning. Others managed to reach shore, while Jos Neer and Margaret Atkins were lost.
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Chicago
Lta Coures
Calamet
Ae Maenine
Wera
Jos, Neer
Margaret Atkins
Closing Quotations of World Markets
New York November 20 opening quotes showed mixed tone as Goethern Pacific and Great Northern preferred rose while others dipped. Market failed to sustain gains amid weakness in rail issues with brief recoveries in Amalgamated Copper and Smelting stocks, then eased as selling renewed and prices edged lower.
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New York
Phoen
Goethern Pacific
Great Northern
Amd Acme
Averaen
Sherteaput
Unclear Historical Market Data From New York and Chicago
A dense historical market column lists numerous railroads like American Locomotive and Baltimore and Ohio with varied quotes such as 63, 106 1-3, and 45% for copper, grain and sugar items. It also includes cattle and livestock receipts, prices for beef, hogs, sheep, and reference to futures and par values with dates around November 20 in Chicago and rail lines in New York and elsewhere.
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Araztiean Gmelting
Ptc
Surar Reannie
Anaconda Maleg Co Ti Mebison
Atcaluon Railway
Baltimore and
Gio
Drookisn Asold Travekt
Canadian Pacife
Arennapeake
Ohio
Chicago Northwestern
Chicago
Mil
St Paul
Colorado Fuel and Ira
Colorado and Boashers
Delaware and Hodaon
Tenrer and
Alo Oracde
Denver and
Moirante
Pti
Erie Railway
Great Northern
Ptl
Great Northern Ure Ctl
Wiedle Central
Reading Medway
Tork Central
Rock Ialand Company
Rockfetsod Oo
Ptt
Fouthern Pacific
Fouthern Hallway
Voten Pacific
Ashed Braoa Steel
Upting Staten Steel
Wabzsy
Vestern Unison
Chicago Livestock
Heceipa Blut
Hecvey
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Olal Oil
Socketeler
Mr. Kellogg
Sr. Rockefeller
Pennsylvania Railroad
Penaphania
Rockefelter
Tepmvine
Kelloxy
Witeria
Nockefeller
O'Day
Brye-O Day
Air. Kellogg
Cassatt
Ennayl Fanta Hallroad
Lake Shore Road
Weny
Penneyvania
Tevapytyania Clare
Canaan
American
Kellerr
Dal Yiu
Reneralir
Iasssit
Paul
Tranter Company
Fie Mint
Br Galt
Denver
W. Q. Hung
Fat Toule
Armstrong
Ceinatown
Deuter
Chitown
Vis
Dan Prandeea
Seon
Pinsist
Ty Ry
Tapas
Dias Co
Saja
Gricago
Atagka-Yukon
Bank Close
Nothers
Widdows
Allaking
Richard.Croker
Fort
Kansas City
Sugar and Cotes
Ratirsado
Wisidende
A. F. of
Chicago Clase
Chicaso
Nor
Warat—Dee
Ant Dee
Senate
Mar Carhan
Baty
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