Fikina Act and Standard Oil case influence noted in Senate debates
The article reviews legislative actions sparked by the Fikina Act and oil rate reforms, detailing how receivers and rebates were regulated, the Standard Oil pursuit in Chicago, and references to Greene and Gaynor contracts. It covers the political maneuvering of figures like Mr Knox and mentions upcoming speeches by Wallrords and the National Authority on commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Jenkins
Whacgasin
Senate
Standard Oil
Chireeo
Tate Carla
Greene and
Gaynor
Oberlin
Pubdie Treasury
Tee Greene
Bia
Frees
VU Dater Herase
Attorngg
Johnson
Liline Af
Aoaniset
Prince of Law
Teorth Saprene
Kae
Labering Min
Knox
Taman
Chicago
Wallrords
Chamber of C Comerce
Pittsburg
Republiana
Tim
Hutterford
Mendanin Storriaon
Antes
Ther
Jamey Coorflaid
Letora
Lincoln
Horace Greley
Florida Mob Hangs a Man in Newberry mining town
A damaged OCR report describes a mob hanging a man in a Florida mining town near Newberry. The fragment references the mob action, local reactions, and potential pursuit of suspects. Names, dates, and exact places are unreadable in the text provided.
Unclear historical note about a march and planned parade
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a march, a royal park, Lorden Fe, a title band, and Marcheston in vague terms. Key names and details are unreadable, leaving only a rough sense of a procession or gathering and a plan referenced without clear outcome or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trayaders
Notable French Route Moors Incident Reported in Court
A damaged OCR fragment reports a crime case involving French route suspects, a bid routed, and multiple arrests. It mentions a Mrs Tilay and a Roofer, with references to a rosher and a second time, but details are unclear due to garbled text.
Tariff Question Debated as Political Issue in Congress
The debate centers on whether tariff reform can be effectively guided by a commission or remains a political matter shaped by party lines. speakers argue that a commission would face delays and partisan reaction, while critics warn it could merely echo testimony already presented to the Ways and Means Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Guerd Charles
Grosvenor
Spaker Gannon
Liscmimenta
Commission
Wars and Meng Committee
House of Hepesiitatives
United States
Committee On
Senate
Uae
Hig
Francani
Jack
Sichulas
Ida Grand
Ay Mach
Fushan
Imperial Court
France
Must Win On First Ballot Shakes Republican Central Committee
Fragmented text shows a heated discussion among New York and national Republicans. The draft content suggests a push to prevent Hughes or similar figures from securing the nomination, with references to Wave movement and party unity. The piece hints at intra party tensions and strategic maneuvers ahead of a convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urettie Pohuelanr
New York
Hughes Bas
el Rent Ba
Chaca
Luft Movement
Inca
Valle
Brest
Reprbhemn
Harmon for Revision He Predicts Party Harmony
The piece features quotes attributed to Taft and critics of tariffs, arguing Republicans must accept responsibility for economic distress linked to the Dingley Tariff. It suggests reforms to dissolve trusts and revise tariffs to heal public suffering and restore party vigor ahead of the presidential race.
Taft as Orator Sought for Cleveland Banquet Plan
Special to The Wasamoon tea Canton reports Mayor Tom Johnson's scramble to attract Secretary of War Taft for a Cleveland board of trade banquet on February 2. The piece notes invitations to Rufus B Smith and Henry L Doherty, cites New York influence in past conventions, and discusses shifts in party nominee dynamics with references to McKinley and Blaine era politics.
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Canton
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Cinton Board of Trade
Taft II
Taft
Senator Foraker
Rufus B Smith
Cincinnati
Henry L Doherty
New York City
Georgia Democrats Set June 4 State Convention Date
The Democratic State executive committee of Georgia fixed June 4 as the date to select delegates to the national convention and nominate state officers and U S Senate candidates. The Indiana Democratic State committee announced March 16 and 26 as dates for its state convention in Indianapolis, changing earlier plans.
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Atlanta
Pest
Indiana
Indianapolis
Democratic State Committee
Audit System Set Out Amid Presidential Censure
Government damages loom as an official audit targets officials and expenditures. Rumors swirl of extravagances within costly office fixtures as investigations proceed and a committee probes what happened, aiming to uncover misused funds and responsible parties.
One Day's Developments at Government Printing Office
Acting Public Printer Rossiter ousts the audit system as the government contracts are canceled by the President. Stings at work in the Government Printing Office follow Havenner report. Landis presses for Justice involvement as investigations reveal fraud attempts and possible indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossiter
Landis
Department of Justice
Public Printer Rossiter suspends Audit System at Government Printing Office
Acting Public Printer Rossiter informs Roosevelt he suspended control of the Audit System at the Government Printing Office and gave six days notice for its removal. He recommends canceling the contract while retaining useful accounting aspects, and says he will report findings to the President in two weeks. Stillings denies charges and defends his tenure as public printer.
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Rossiter
Roosevelt
Government Printing Office
Stillings
United States
Sittings
Dir Rossiter
Santen
Census Bureau
Rovshers
Rossher
Tanda
Joint Investigation Committee
Joint
Rosster Wall
Bnd
Senate scrutiny delays Public Printer selection amid graft probes
Central Labor Union leaders pressed Acting Public Printer Rossiter to take over supply purchasing as investigators plan a wide audit. The effort targets the Sullings appointment, with Lodge and Crane denying credit for Stillings, while Railton and Turner emerge as potential successors amid calls for cost audits and reform at the Government Printing Office.
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Congressional Committee On Printing
P J Ryan
James L Feenes
Therm
Stellings
Stillings
Senators Lodge
Crane
Massachusetts
Senator Lodge
Lodge
Ricketts
Crank
Boston
Btings
Senate
Stillinga
Representativa Inndia
Indiana
Washington
Women Rescuers Save Col John Lane In Fairfax Blaze
Miss Mary Chichester and Mrs J Gillmore donned light clothing and aided Col Lane during a fire at Chichester House in Fairfax County. Lane fell into an old well amid freezing conditions, was lifted out with improvised harnesses, and the mansion suffered heavy damage while bystanders formed a bucket brigade. Mrs Gillmore later suffered bronchitis from exposure.
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Col John Lane
Farfar County
Mary Chichester
J &. Gallmore
John Lane
Chichester
Fairfax County
Gol Lane
Washington
Maas Etta Chichester
Maj Joln Chichester
Miss Chichester
Col Lane
Wary Chichester
Mary Gillmore
Gilmore
Hethes
Trey
Chichester House
Hero c
Lun Matters Baweser Bex
Isa
Luchester
Mra Gilmore
Gullmore
Misa Mary Ball
Col .Mott
Prof E A Tibbetts Dead Translator at Library Museum
Prof Edgar Alfred Tibbetts translator at the Library of the Vedical Museum died at Homeopathic Hospital from injuries after being struck by a coal cart at Florida avenue and North Capitol street on January 2. He had surgery but did not recover. Funeral likely at 29 Quincy Street Northwest after brother Frank Tibbetts arrives from Texas. Survived by widow Miss Luella Kellogg, two daughters Miss Sithel Tibbetts and Mrs R C Lewis of Vienna, Va, brother Frank Tibbetts of Fort Worth, Tex, and sister Mrs Clara Raven of Vermont.
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Edgar Alfred Tibbetts
Wbrary
Vedical Museum
Homeopathic Hospital
Florida Avenue
North Capitol Street
Frst
Brarson
Harvey
Quincy Street
Frank Tibbetts
Zenas
Tibbetts
Liis Guist
Grech
Luelia Keliigg
Transas
Sithel Tipbetta
Mra RC Lewis
Vienna
Tort Worth
Tex
Clara Raven
Vermont
Jump to death in Newark fire at eight family building
A Newark fire at the northeast corner of West Seventieth Street and Columbia Avenue destroyed an eight family dwelling. Margaret Landon, 21, jumped from a 3rd story window and died instantly. Twenty residents were overcome by smoke and rescued by firemen. three remain in serious condition. The blaze started in the basement and rapidly burned to the roof.
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Newark
West Seventieth Street
Columbia Avenue
Margaret Landon
Recall of Ambassador Bompard Over Russian Lending Dispute
The French ambassador at St Petersburg, Bompard, was recalled after Russia accused him of sympathy with reformists and of using influence to block France lending to Russia. A Russian-pressed letter from Bompard criticized Russian governance and warned against further loans, suggesting future U.S. role to challenge the bureaucracy. Paris cited lack of proof before the recall.
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St Petersburg
Russia
Washington
Bompard
France
Borpard
Clemenceau
Cailed
St Petersbrg
Trench
Russa
Japan
United States
Bom Pard
Mrs Amanda A Newton Dies in Washington
Mrs Amanda A Newton widow of Isaac Newton died at the family residence 174 Oregon avenue yesterday afternoon. Funeral will be held tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. She was born in Philadelphia and came to Washington after the Civil War. A member of First Presbyterian Church she is survived by four daughters Mrs FB Dalrympe Mrs George A Nixon Mrs Ellen Newton Pritchard and Miss Amanda A Newton.
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Amanda A Newton
Isaac Newton
Oregon Avenue
Newton
Philadelphia
Washington
First Presbyterian Church
FB Dalrympe
George A Nixon
Ellen Newton Pritchard
Amanda A. Newton
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Ernst
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American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
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Peter Grogan
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Wsegraph
CLE Post Company
Fifth Ave
Andology Teast Bldg
the Hives
Senta
Wilson & Mayers
Sanders
Goure
Belmont
14Th Street
Schwartz
Pelzman' S St. N. W
RED Cross Dental Office
Pennsylvania Ave
Offutt’s
Dhone West
Berkeley
Jamsay’s
Islay Scotch
Christian Xander
Sasley
St. Poora
Cravenette
Goodyear Raincoat Co
F Street
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