Missouri suits target Standard Oil in New York testimony
Testimony opened in two Missouri suits to oust Standard Oil entities Waters-Pierce and Republic from Missouri and block an alleged pooling. Witness Br. Bedford refused to answer, citing counsel. A V Jockel testified on transfers to Waters-Pierce and familiarity with Rh P Tunsley, linking to Standard Oil, as commissioner Sanborn pressed questions.
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New York
Missouri
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Waters-Tierce Oil Company
Republic Oil Company
Frederick W. Sanborn
Foll. Herbert
Hoadley
Waters Pierce
Republic
Standard
West
Br. T. Bedford
Standard Oi Company
A. V. Jockel
Waters- Pierce Company
Oklahoma City
The
Rowe
Sanborn
William V. Rowe
Bedford
Jockel
Rh. P. Tunsley
Waters- Pierce Oi
Standard Oil
Newark
Standard -Oil Company
Oil executives and offices tied to Standard Oil at 26 Broadway
Jockel testifies that several oil firms besides Standard Oil had offices at 26 Broadway New York including Waters-Pierce and Pratt Oil works. He describes secret transfers and instructions to keep his Standard Oil ties quiet while working for Waters-Pierce in Oklahoma.
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Jockel
Standard Oil
Broadway
New York
Tinsley
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Pratt Oil Works
Standard Oil Company
C. C. Young
W. R. King
Waters-Pierce Company
R. A. McNall
McNall
Waters-Pierce Oil
Midshipman Stephen Decatur Jr Cleared of Hazing
The Evening Journal reports that Midshipman Stephen Decatur Jr of Portsmouth New Hampshire has been found not guilty of hazing and released from arrest and restored to duty. He was shipped from Philadelphia and other sources indicate movements to Whitney Indiana and Oklahoma City.
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Annapolis
the Evening Journal
Stephen Decatur, Jr
Portsmouth
N. H
Philadelphia
Whitney, Ind
Oklahoma City
Darmstadt Professor Chelius Hangs Self in Prison
Professor Dr. Chelius, head of the mining department at Technion University Darmstadt, hanged himself in prison after a private trial. He had been convicted of criminal improprieties and given a two year sentence, ending a career with a noted social and professional reputation.
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Darmstadt
Chelius
Technion University
Germany
Ex-treasurer Cornwell released in nolle prosequi case
Gleorge W. Cornwell former treasurer of the Wheel er Wilson Manufacturing company is freed after a city court orders a nolle prosequi on charges of stealing bonds and valuables from Mrs Johanna Lumpkin’s residence where Cornwell and his family lived Judge Stevenson presiding in Bridgeport Connecticut on January 6.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Gleorge W. Cornwell
Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Company
Johanna Lumpkin
Cornwell
Stevenson
Earth opens swallowing homes in Italian town. fourteen dead
A Rome dispatch reports at Genzane, Potenza province, the earth suddenly opened swallowing ten houses and damaging many more. Many people were buried under the ruins and fourteen bodies have been recovered as engineers work amid the debris.
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New York
Rome
Genzane
Potenza
Corps of Engineers
Viscount Northcliffe Title Bestowed on Sir Alfred Harmsworth
London January 6 Sir Alfred Harmsworth newspaper proprietor is created viscount as customary honor on government retirement taking the title Viscount Northcliffe from his Isle of Thanet estate.
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London
Alfred Harmsworth
Northcliffe
Isle of Thanet
Express firms join railroads in passes ban
New York January 6. Express companies join railroads in refusing to issue passes for carrying business free of charge. Announcement made at the Adams Express Company office.
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New York
Adams Ecxpress Company
Death Toll Rises After Lodging House Lamp Blast
In Wilkes Barre Jan 6 a kerosene lamp exploded in a Nanticoke boarding house killing 15 year old Margaret Voldalyska and badly burning two others who are not expected to survive.
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Wilkes-Barre
Nanticoke
Margaret Voldalyka
Yates Denies Withdrawal From Senate Race
Richard Yates issues a signed denial refuting rumors of withdrawing from the senatorial race. He cites his wife’s illness delaying campaign work and says he will enter full campaigning as soon as possible, with headquarters activity continuing. The note mentions cattle importation legislation as a related topic.
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Springfield
Richard Yates
Mrs Morris dispute over White House incident explodes
Washington reports intense indignation over police treatment of Mrs Minor Morris at the White House after she insisted on seeing the president. Secret service notes say force was necessary to remove her when she refused to leave. Mrs Morris was charged with disorderly conduct in police court and forfeited $5 bail. Hamilton meanwhile notes Dr Minor Morris is working on his brother’s farm near there since last fall.
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Washington
Minor Morris
White House
Secret Service
Arrest Causes Sensation in Marshall as Lewis Fam ily Hit by Non support Charges
In Marshall Michigan ex Postmaster William K Lewis and his son Arthur R Lewis are arrested by five officers at 2 am. Arthur is charged with non support while charges against William allege concealment of stolen property. The case centers on clothing found in Job Store's barn and the couple's troubled marriage with Amelia Greenfield.
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Amelia Greenfield
London
Wanama canal laborer hiring offices closed in Jamaica
Agents of the Wanama canal commission in Kingston have closed their offices by order from Washington. The move follows Governor Swettenham’s refusal to permit laborers to depart for Panama without a $5 deposit.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Jan. T
Wanama Canal Commission
Washington
Swettenham
Panama
Aged Woman Dies of Morphine in Bloomington
The body of Mrs. Melvina Devolt aged five was found in a Bloomington restaurant. Morphine was located on the table beside her. She was a widow who had moved here from Springfield six months ago.
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Bloomington
Melvina Devolt
Springfield
State Auditors Convention in Des Moines at Kirkwood Hotel
The Iowa Association of County Auditors holds its annual convention at Des Moines Kirkwood Hotel on January 23 24 and 25. The program features several addresses on topics for officers with general discussions to follow. Hon B F Carroll state auditor speaks on State Account with Counties and County Auditor W Fr Neal will attend.
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Iowa Association of County Auditors
Des Moines
Kirkwood
B. F. Carroll
W. Fr. Neal
Plea for Canadian cattle in London trade talks
G M Marl Carrington new president of the board of agriculture met a deputation urging removal of import restrictions on Canadian cattle. He promised to raise the veto after the election and press colleagues to treat it from an imperial and BELEEW perspective.
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London
G.marl Carrington
Board of Agriculture
Taggart Wing Defeated in State Conventions
In Indianapolis on January 6 the Taggart wing of the Democracy lost in the Sixth and Thirteenth district conventions. The new committee will tilt seven to six toward the opposition. Wm. H. O'Brien leads Taggart forces. Bryan element likely to dominate the new group. The committee plans Monday organizational meeting and election of a chairman.
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Indianapolis
Taggart
Tagwart
Wm. H. O'Brien
Bryan
Ccontrol
Stebbins Reaches Twentieth Year as M W A Consul
Iowa City Jan 6 Mayor F K Stebbins is installed for his twentieth consecutive year as consul of the M W A camp. He received a gilded umbrella with a gold head from order members.
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Iowa City
Iowa
F. K. Stebbins
Twenty Three Killed in Coaldale Coal Mine Disaster
Bodies of twenty three miners killed in the gas explosion at the Cooper coal mine in Coaldale West Virginia have been recovered, raising the toll by two from initial reports as hundreds visit the scene.
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Roanoke
Cooper
Coaldale
W. Va
Bluefield
Roanoke Times
Disaster halts mining after mass vietin recovery
Vietins were recovered in fesening farties tat worked Thursday eight wil vestertay. Alloor the bodies hive been identi fi ed. Neverv all of the vietine were found lying with these lands covering their faces. Mining operations are practically suspended in the Pikherp valley on account of the disaster.
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Fesening
Pikherp
Colorado Wants Orchard in Independence Station Murder Case
Deputy District Attorney A Gillette filed information in district court charging Harry Orchard with the murder of J W Tartsock, one of fourteen killed in the Independence Station explosion. Orchard is in custody at Coldwell, charged with the assassination of ex Governor Steunenberg, and a requisition would be sought for his return if released.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
A. Gillette
Distriet Court
Harry Orehoard
J. W. Tartsock
Independence Station
Sherif Baward Bell
Orchard
Findlatio
Tell
Snakes Found Buried Near River Bank by Local Worker
A Pennavivanta employee, Pettey, was digging along a river bank south of town when he uncovered a winter den of snakes. He declares in an affidavit that 10 to 100 snakes occupied the hole, which appeared to be a snug, intertwined shelter.
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Pettey
Pennavivanta Tines
Wravel Bank
Fire destroys Kemble and Columbus Hugey buildings
A January 6 report from Kansas City states the two story Kemble building and the Columbus Hugey company building, located just north of the Commerce building, are entirely destroyed and threaten the city’s entire business center. the Commerce building itself is due to be ruined.
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Kansas City
Kemble
Columbus Hugey Comapny
Commerce
Village of Vankuren Burdened by 20 Dollar Debt
Marion Ind Jan 6 The town of Vankuren in the oil field six miles east of Marion owes 20 dollars with the money in the bank to pay when due. The town features brick streets cement sidewalks well lighted streets and fire protection.
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Marion
Ind
Vankuren
Des Moines Pastor Arrested in Public Dispute Claim
Rev. J. B. Lovey, Vilgrim Congregational church pastor, was arrested on a complaint by Judge Boyd of Perry who alleges the minister called him a boor. Boyd faced arrest on a charge of slapping the preacher's face.
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Des Moines
J. B. Lovey
Vilgrim Congregational Church
Boyd
Perry
Bing
Bor
Chicago Market Report 1906 Cattle Hogs Sheep Decline
Market summary shows official receipts 15122 and shipments 7212 yesterday with estimated 21000 receipts today and 34000 tomorrow. Hog prices weakened early with light hogs 5.15 to 5.37 and mixed packers 5.20 to 5.45, while heavy shipping grades ranged 5.15 to 5.50. Cattle and sheep steadiness noted with lambs dull.
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Chicago
Enery
Banker Gage backs Schiff on currency panic remedy plan
New York January G Lyman J Gage former secretary of the treasury agrees with Jacob H Sebitt that a great panic is likely unless currency reform occurs. He supports Secretary Shaw's emergency circulation with modifications and says his views have been held long and reflected in prior reports and bills.
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New York
Jan
G.lyman J. Gage
the Treasury
Anya
Jacob H. Sebitt
Schiff
Gage
Hin
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Reform of currency seen as higher duty than rail rates
Schiff argues currency reform is the president’s highest duty and must be taken up without delay. Hepburn dissents, calling Schiff’s plan unsafe though supporting Shaw’s approach. Schiff defends his idea to secure additional currency by backing with bank commercial paper.
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A. Barton Hepburn
Chase National Bank
Schiffs
Slmcan
Shaw
Schiff
Jacob H. Schiff
Massive eighteen ton fly wheel bursts at Morgan Works
In Alliance Ohio on January 6 the Corliss engine fly wheel weighing eighteen tons exploded, wrecking part of the power house and halting plant operations. Fragments crashed through the roof, some embedding in the ground far away. A large piece blocked the Cleveland and Pittsburgh railway track, delaying trains for an hour.
Waterloo Club Allowed to Reserve All Players
Cincinnati January 6 The Waterloo Iowa base ball club may place on the reservation list all players who finished the season with that club per a ruling by the national base ball commission.
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Cincinnati
Waterloo
National Base Ball Commission
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