Rates protested in petroleum shipments against Standard Oil bias
A federal inquiry opened before the Interstate Commerce Commission into freight rates for oil and products in the Central Freight Association area. Complainants from the National Petroleum Association allege discriminatory, higher rates when competing with pipelines controlled by Standard Oil, naming cases against the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway and the Ann Arbor line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Central Freight Association
Standard Oil Company
Hest- 4
National Petroleum Association
Cleveland
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Omaha
Sioux City
Sioux Falls
Ann Arbor
Central Freight Assolation
Chatreman Knapp
Clements, Prouty
Cockrill
Lane
Wall
Boltz
C. D. Chamberlain
Association
BE. J. Pete
Iplainant
W. J. Calhoun
Chicago
H. A. Taylor
Erie Railroad
C. B. Northrup
Southern Railway
J. L. Marble
Worcester
Mass
Byles
Old City
Marble
Busness
Clements
Wilson
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Witness Admits Prosperity and Rebates in Oil Case
The commission heard the Ann Arbor railroad case with J L Marble and Byles testifying. Byles admitted obtaining railroad rebates in 1884 after noting oil rates rose with Standard Oil pipeline use. Adjournment left both cases unfinished with court officials questioning rebates and discrimination.
Will Join the Big Nine
Ann Arbor Michigan reports on May 22 that a group of students plans to join the Big Nine conference. The move signals a shift in athletic alignment with implications for schedules and competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor, Mich
Train wreck on coast line kills one injures twenty two
EXTRA LOS ANGELES May 22. Train No 20 on the Southern Pacific coast line was wrecked ten miles north of here at 12 30 this morning. Deliberate act of wreckers. One man killed and twenty two wounded three fatally.
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Los Angeles
The
Evening Journal
Southern Pacific
Coast Line
Here
Michigan to align with Western Conference plans
University of Michigan authorities intend to harmonize with the Western Conference eight schools. Michigan’s objection to conference rules will vanish before the fall meeting. Regardless of amending provisions to seven football games or retaining five, the Wolverines will be active factors next year in the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Michigan
Michigan
Wolverines
Revolutionary arms seized at Tien-Tsin by authorities
Imperial customs in Tien-Tsin seized eight thousand rifles three hundred thousand rounds of ammunition and eight thousand bayonets intended for revolutionary use. The shipment was imported by a European firm in conjunction with Chinese merchants, causing a major sensation in the native city district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien-Tsin
China
Imperial
Purdue Students Break Up Circus Show in Lafayette Riot
About two hundred Purdue students in Lafayette Indiana on May 22 disrupted a circus side show and then attempted to assault the main performance. A brisk skirmish with circus employees ensued and several students were badly battered. No serious injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Purdue
Silk Association report shows silk consumption by Europe and US
The Silk Association of America reports total raw silk consumption in Europe and the United States at 40 million pounds annually, with the United States using 15 million pounds.
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New York
The
Silk Association of America
Europe
United States
Baseball scores across leagues listed by city matchups
Scores from Chicago and across leagues dated May 22 show results in the National and American associations plus western games. Notable tallies include Philadelphia 3 over Wittburg and Brooklyn 5 over Cincinnati, with Chicago defeating New York 3 to 2 and Detroit blanking Philadelphia 4 to 0.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Wittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
St. Louis
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Association
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Toledo
Louisville
Indianapolis
Columbus
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Western
Denver
Sioux City
Omaha
Des Moines
Pueblo
Lincoln
Gallantry Tale From San Francisco Fire Rescue
A gentleman in San Francisco amid a blaze stops his wrecked automobile to aid a fashionable acquaintance in slippers with a curtain wrapped about her shoulders. She laments losses while he notes his own. He offers comfort and bravado as the scene unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Bust of Peary by Partridge for Arctic Club Unveiled
The Arctic club of New York unveils a new bust of polar explorer Robert E. Peary sculpted by William Ordway Partridge. Peary is depicted in a heavy rough coat reflecting decades spent in frigid zones.
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Robert E. Peary
William Ordway Partridge
Arctic Club of
New York
Arctic Club
North Pole
Mr. Peary
Five Die as Naomi Steamer Burns on Lake Michigan
The passenger steamer Naomi of the Crosby line burned midlake near Grand Haven Michigan on the way from this port to Milwaukee. Five people died including J M Rhoades of Detroit and four coal passers trapped in the forecastle. about seventy five others escaped after crew and other vessels aided in the frantic evacuation.
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Grand Haven
Mich
Naomi
Crosby Transportation Company
Lake Michigan
Milwaukee
Kerr
Kansas
J. M. Rhoades
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Brave crew praised after deadly ship fire on Naomi
The Kansas took on frightened passengers and brought them to port as the Naomi's crew received loud praise for bravery. Steward Rossbach and Purser Hanrahan saved Rhoades from a burning berth. Milwaukee agent J Darling recalled Mrs Klein's hysterics and nursemaid aid during rescue.
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Gordon
Stanton
Kansas
Naomi
Steward Rossbach
Purser
Hanrahan
Rhoades
J. Darling
Milwaukee
Hartford Boiler Insurance Company
Brave crew remembered after deadly shipboard fire
Attorney Arthur Jones recalls the Naomi disaster as flames engulfed the ship. Steward Phillip Rossbach Purser William Hanrahan and others aided by bravely staying at their posts while the fate of four sailors trapped in the forecastle remained desperate. The crew’s efforts were honored by victims’ families and survivors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Jones
Detroit
Phillip Rossbach
William Hanrahan
Naomi
Sol Waterman
New York
Belleville Girl Dies by Carbolic Acid Suicide
Miss Hilda Schonder aged 19 a Belleville high school pupil took carbolic acid and died. Police cannot find a motive while her prominent family and younger society ties are noted. Boston ministers event features card playing debate with a resolution denouncing prize gaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Hilda Schonder
Market Report Hogs and Cattle Prices at Chicago May 22 1907
Chicago markets show steady hogs with light to heavy shipping grades ranging 6 40 to 6 47 per cwt. Cattle and sheep receipts and prices vary, with cattle around 4 30 to 6 50 and sheep strong to 10 higher. Official receipts yesterday 12,947. shipments 2,362. Tomorrow’s receipts estimated 26,000.
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Texas
Chicago
Chicago Square Deal Reflected in Local Ad Claim
A brief Chicago notice proclaims a promise of a fair, square deal for all customers with emphasis on reliable service. The item signals a promotional or advertising claim rather than a concrete event or outcome.
Union of Employers Urges Open Shop Fight Against Labor Power
New York May 22 Aimed at industrial oppression the National Association of Manufacturers proposed a 1 500 000 fund to be spent over three years to oppose labor unions. President Jas W Van Cleave urged formation of a league of employers and condemned union tactics and violence while backing open shop principles and opposing boycott limits on output and apprentices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jas. W. van Cleave
National Association of Manufacturers
van Cleave
Congress
League of Employers
Great League of Employers
Roosevelt
Moyer-Slaywood
Opposition to Regulator Report on Passenger Rail Rates
The association adopts a report by the committee on interstate commerce opposing compulsory passenger rail rate reductions. It warns such cuts would raise freight charges and threaten public interest, and cites bankruptcy risk and service cuts as concerns. A bronze tablet honors David M. Parry of Indianapolis.
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Committee On Interstate Commerce
David M. Parry
Indianapolis
Parry
United States
Trusts
J. C. Nunemacher
Louisville
Pardon for Lennon Nephew Moves Through White House Process
The Department of Justice has prepared a presidential pardon for John L Lennons nephew, marine private Lennon, serving one year for desertion. Ex-boxer John L Sullivan interceded, aiding clemency efforts as the pardon awaits final approval at the White House.
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John L
Washington
Department of Justice
White House
Virginia
John L. Lennon
Marine Corps
Lennon
John L. Sullivan
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Oil Trust
Aebates
California
Explorer Peary
Midlake
Steamer
Win
Traill
Robert FE. Peary
By Tink TS
Kingschapel
Unitarian Fellowship
National Women's Alliance
Eard
John A. Babcock
North Americana Commission Company
Chicago, Ill
Union OF Employers
Manufacturers” Association
Battle—Association
Western Federation of Miners
Idaho
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