The Standard Oil Fine and Rebates Case
The Standard Oil Company faces a near thirty million dollar fine as part of a vast judgment tied to alleged secret rebates on rail shipments. Judge Landis imposed a maximum of 20,000 dollars per offense while grand jury action targets rail and shipping officials. The case centers on 6 cent rates vs published 11 to 18 cent rates and questions whether officials accepted rebates. The milk law change in Pennsylvania sets 231 cubic inches per gallon and requires liquid measure. The final note highlights the city engineer as a major source of criticism in municipal projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
New Jersey
Standard Oil Company
East St. Louis
Illinois
Chicago and Alton
Landis
Chicago and
Ilinois Road
Inquirer
Pennsylvania
Early Bird vs Fisherman Wording Conflict
A compact proverb-like line contrasts the early bird with the early fisherman, implying whoever is first to seize a chance wins the reward or opportunity. The phrasing hints at timeless competition between quick action and planning.
Warren County Republicans Urged to Vote by Deadlines
Notice from E. W. Parshall, chairman invites Warren County Republicans to act promptly on two deadlines. September 4 is the last day to be assessed and vote. October 5 is the last day to pay taxes and vote.
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Warren County
E. W. Parshall
Prohibition wave sweeps the South in major drive
A writer argues that Georgia Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Texas Louisiana and others push absolute prohibition as a business driven reform. He cites crime labor losses and racial tensions to claim sobriety boosts productivity and commerce, with planters and manufacturers backing strict liquor bans nationwide.
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South
Georgia
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Texas
Louisiana
Florida
Carolinas
Kentucky
The Modern Public Library in the Modern Times
The September issue of the New Idea Woman's Magazine presents educational insight on the modern public library. It outlines major movements in the last 25 years, methods to bring quality reading to homes, and programs like the children’s story hour and boys’ gang rooms that encourage reading.
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New Idea Woman's Magazine
Unexpected Life Injects Color Into Monotony
A reflective line notes that without surprise life would lack variety and interest, emphasizing how unforeseen events enliven daily routines and shape personal experience.
Bids Awarded on Jackson Run Road Project
The State Highway Department opened bids for the Jackson Run road in Conewango township. Fred Robinson of Meadville submitted the low bids at 49 475 12 for native stone bottom limestone top and 49 475 32 for corrugated pipe. brick paving at 79 917 92. Beck Ott of Warren offered 356 136 31 and 53 582 91 for first two specs. The contract covers 28 414 lineal feet from the North Warren post office to the township line crossing Dunham's corners, eight feet of the 16 foot width on each side of the tracks and 14 feet on the remaining distance.
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State Highway Department
Jackson Run
Conewango
Fred Robinson
Meadville
Buffalo
Beck & Ott
Warren
North Warren
Dunham’s Corners
New York Enacts Cobb Marriage License Law
New York State will require a marriage license before ceremonies from the locality of residence or where the ceremony occurs. Applicants must swear eligibility and guardians may need to attest if under age. Clerks file licenses with county records and offenses bring fines from 25 to 50 dollars. The act takes effect January 1.
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New York State
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Gov
Hughes
Dunkirk
Trade Reports Show Optimism Amid Strong Winter Preparations
Dun's Review notes uniform improvements in crop prospects across western and southern cities, with retailers expanding fall orders and confidence rising since early crops started poorly. Jobbing houses plan robust winter trade, manufacturers report plentiful orders, and overall six month figures for 1917 surpass prior records. July commercial failures similar to last year, but large defaults rise by 5 5 415 096 due to speculative real estate. Railway earnings up 9 percent. New York foreign trade shows exports up 2 297 014 and imports up 2 044 024 versus 1905. Bank exchanges in New York drop 13.9 percent year over year. other cities gain 3 percent.
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New York
Dun
A Cheap Bargain and the Vote Pact
A husband and wife debate voting after suffrage is signed into law. He proposes one vote for her while she votes herself, then returns home to see a silk sale distract her from the polls. She buys a dress for 22.48, challenging the bargain and exposing shared domestic roles.
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C. Hoyle
Museums of Security Exhibit in Amsterdam Munich Berlin
Museums of security exist in Amsterdam Munich and Berlin showcasing devices to prevent accidents in machinery use. The display aims to educate on safety practices and protective equipment across industries.
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Amsterdam
Munich
Berlin
They Freeze and Still Live
The text notes that fish, flies and caterpillars can survive freezing as their bodies tolerate frost expansion without damage. A subzero temperature merely induces torpor rather than death, suggesting life persists despite prolonged cold.
Meaning Behind the Word Philately
The term philately comes from two Greek roots meaning a friend or lover of stamped paper used for postage, reflecting the hobby of collecting stamps.
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Philately
Harriman Credits Sherman Law in Rail Consolidation Debate
Edward H Harriman admits that only the Sherman law stops railroad concentration in the United States. He recalls the Northern Securities case as a defining moment that prevented a vast trust, a point noted by Philander Chase Knox who enforced the law.
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Edward H. Harriman
United States
Philander Chase Knox
Harriman
Northern Securities
Connellsville
Wanted A good correspondent at this place
Youngsville seeks a reliable correspondent to contact the publisher of this paper for news and updates. The notice calls for communications from interested residents and emphasizes direct engagement with the publication.
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the Mail Publishing CO
W.R. McKinney
Pittman
Bell Phone 390
Yatoon
Philander C. Knox
John O. Sheatz
C. S. Keefer
D. F. A. Wheelock
W. S. Peirce
The
Modern Public Library
Tion
N. Greenland & Son
Exchange
Warren, PA
Tatler
Brooklyn
Vite
Mr. Slowcoach
Citizens National Bank
Warren, Penn ‘A
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atlantic City
Cape May
Wildwood
Sea Isle City
Ocean City
Philadelphia
J. R. Wood
Geo. W. Boyd
Phila
Museums of Security
Acil Publishing Company
Ren
York
Tribune _ Far
Youngsville
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