Indictments Quashed in Texas Oil Case Over DoJ Action
Indictments against Standard Oil Company of New York and partners, and Texas Magnolia Petroleum officials, were dropped on orders from Washington. Wickersham cited no basis for charges, saying no New Yorkers would be dragged to Texas without justification. The action followed objections raised by Representative Garners of Texas to warrants.
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Wickersham
Texas
Dallas
Fea
Department of Justice
Washington
Standard Ol Company
New York
Standard Ol
New Jersey
Magnolia Petroleum
John TD
Archbold
A. Folger, Jr
W O
Plainfield
N. J
Calvin N Paine
Titusville
A. C. Ible
E R. Brown
Corsicana
Tex
John Seals
Galveston
Garners
National
House of Representatives
Mess
Poultry Lecture Showcases 16 Year Old Run
A Greater Washington Poultry and Pigeon Club lecture at the YMCA hall featured A K Lee, animal husbandman, with the audience learning about poultry culture. The 16 year old run shown was claimed to be one of the oldest in existence, presented by Pp. F Suter, club temporary chairman, under the Department of Agriculture.
Secretary Nagel Accused by Asiatic Exclusion League
The Asiatic Exclusion League, based in San Francisco, sent a letter to President Taft accusing Charles Nagel, secretary of commerce and labor, of dereliction and waste. It claims Nagel discredited Daniel J. Keefe and hindered immigration duties to remove a friend, alleging oath violations by permitting entrants in immoral occupations. The group cites numerous alleged legal breaches related to deportation refusals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asiatic Exclusion League
Taft
San Francisco
C*harles Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
League
Magel
Daniel J. Keefe
Immigration
Nagel
Democrats Win Large Vote In Chicago Primaries
Chicago February 25 a strong Democratic vote led in alderman and city offices with a single superior court judge nomination for Republicans and a small Progressive showing. Voters backed veteran organization men in organized wards while Roger C Sullivan faction gained control of city offices and most aldermen.
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Chicago
Superior Court
Roger C. Sullivan
The
Democracy
Harrison
Movements of Ocean Steamers and Inauguration Novelty
Arrivals include Cherbours Kaiser Wilhelm 1 from New York for Bremen and London Minnewaska from New York. Sailings feature New York Nieun Amsterdam for Rotterdam and Fastnet Campania for New York due Queens town Tuesday night. The Post announces its inauguration novelty a coupon for a Japanese whistle prize available after 8 30 Monday morning on the Children's Page next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbours
Kaiser Wilhelm #1
New York
Bremen
Buelow
London
Minnewaska
Kronprinzessin Cecille
Nieuw Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Fastnet
Campania
Queenstown
Married Life The Third Year By Mabel Herbert Urner
Helen battles a stifling February night as Warren blocks air by closing windows. She shifts to sleep on a front-room couch while he snores through the night, unaware of her comfort, or lack thereof, until morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Helen
Mabel Herbert Urner
Melen
Asha
Maggie
Old Man Jones laments rich ladies smoking cigarets
A reader-narrated tirade targets fashionable women in Tennessee who indulge in cigarettes. The speaker claims such behavior harms health and questions why wealthier women are allowed to smoke. He insists women should find other amusements and condemns laziness among the affluent.
Society Notes Chronicle West Front Pages
Mrs Henry Wells traveled to New York to meet her son in law and daughter Lieut and Mrs Julian P Wilcox arriving from Peking China. Mrs Wells will receive informally on Fridays in March with assistance from Mrs Wilcox and Mrs Russell Goodwin. Mrs William T Davis at home for the last time this season at 1627 Sixteenth Street. Mr and Mrs A Nusbaum Miss Reta Nusbaum and Mr Leon Nusbaum went to Philadelphia and Atlantic City for about ten days. The Baptist Home social by the Christian Endeavor Society at 3248 N Street was postponed. Mrs Emory W Reisinger will not receive today. Mrs Winterhalter canceled engagements due to her mother’s death.
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Henry E Ridenour
District Supreme Court
Anna W. Ridenour
IMM
Washington
Michigan
Baltimore
Philadelphia
James M. Pyles
Katherine Pyles
Ida M. Allan
Luther EH. Allan
Allans
Catherine K. Davis
Gilbert R. Davis
Henry Wells
New York
Julian P Wilcox
Peking
China
William T. Davis
Sixteenth Street
A. Nusbaum
Reta Nusbaum
Leon J. Nusbaum
Atlantic City
Baptist Home
N Street
Christian Endeavor Society of
First Baptist Church
Stallo praises cross cultural marriages and Murat wedding
Edmund K Estallo arriving in New York from Europe expounds a gospel of love endorsing international marriages when true affection exists. He praises Prince Michel Murat who wed Helen Murat in Paris on February 1, and notes plans for summers in America and hunting preserves in Canada. He highlights Murat’s royal lineage and health, while discussing fashion trends and golf.
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Dmund K. Estallo
New York
Paris
London
Stalo
Prince Michel Murat
Helen
Cincinnati
Mr. Stallo
Murat
Algeria
Stalle
Laura
Mr. Stalle
Miss Stalle
East Thirty-first Street
Prince Murat
America
Canadas
Joachim Murat
Naples
Czarina
Russia
Eugenie
France
Europe
Mr. Stalo
Chats With 4 Thinking Women by Barbara Boyd
Barbara Boyd summarizes a progressive view of women's advancement as they move from subjection to individual achievement. Mrs Belmont argues women excel in all fields, breaking sex barriers in Wall Street and beyond. The piece envisions a future of equality, mutual respect, and freedom from old constraints across society.
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Princesa
Juliana
Netherlands
Europe
Barbara Boyd
Honors U D C president honored at reception and dance
Mrs Wallace Streeter was welcomed as newly elected president of the District of Columbia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy at a reception and dance at the Confederate Veterans Memorial Home on Vermont Avenue. Notables in attendance included Mrs B C Riley Mrs J E Mulcare Mrs George S Covington and Wallace Streeter with music by a sixteenth century English choir led by R Mills Silby and solos by Eugene Walker and Andrew Wilking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Streeter
District of Columbia
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Confederate Veterans’ Memorial Home
Vermont Ave
B. C. Riley
J. E. Mulcare
George 8. Covington
Linsey L. Lomax
E. C. R. Humphries
Jefferson Millsaps
Helen Griffith
Howart Bishop
Mangus Thompson
R. Mills Silby
Eugene Walker
Andrew Wilking
William Baggett
Nell Baggett
Plicher
George 8. Atkinson
Wiliam Holtzman
Wallace Mulcare
Austin Moore
Sanford Covington
F R. Fravel
P. J. Altiger
James B. Tarvin
Margaret V. McCabe
Nell Sailor
New York
C. D. Merwin
Eugenia Rolling
Elizabeth Zea
Gus Tarbus Werber
Clarence Owens
Jefferson Bailey
Elgin Blaylock
Marton Butler
Drury C. Ludlow
Maj
Thomas H. Hungerford
Re DAl Horoscope Stars and threats of unrest loom in omen
The horoscope notes unfavorable aspects with Uranus and Mars in the morning, improving after nightfall. It predicts frank and truthful business talk, caution for overconfidence, and a propitious evening for debates. It mentions a Mexico political spark next month and a Western statewoman rising publicly, then warns of inherited planetary influence.
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Uranus
Mars
Mexico
Overnight Relief for Constipation and Indigestion
An article promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a simple nightly remedy for constipation and related ailments. It cites Mr. A B Danner of Harrisburg praising fast relief, suggests daily movement, and offers sample by mail from Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois. It notes affordable prices and universal use for adults and infants.
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Caldwell
A. B. Danner
Riley St
Harrisburg
W .B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Pink Luncheon For 1.50 A Frugal Entertaining Guide
A 1913 McClure Syndicate recipe style piece explains how to host a pink themed luncheon for $1.50 or a yellow alternative. It details menu items, costs for fruit, jellies, beef loaf, scalloped potatoes, Charlotte russe, and decorations including pink crepe paper, with precise small-item budgeting and preparation notes. It notes making items ahead, the use of cherries, and decorative touches to achieve color schemes on a tight budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Annual Pisces Horoscope Warns of Perils and Wealth
A 1918 horoscope notes dangers from overexertion and sea peril for those born on this day and predicts a fortunate financial streak for a child born under this sign. It cautions women about illness and urges teachers to supervise anxious pupils. Water poses extra risk and accidents loom.
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McClure
Knights to Receive Taft for Farewell Address
President Taft, invited by the Washington Knights of Columbus, will attend a Saturday reception and mass meeting at their flat in Sixth and I Street NW. He will give a brief address and meet members and families, marking his last public address as chief executive in Washington. The delegation included Frank J. Hewett, Thomas J. Donovan, William F. Columbus, and Benjamin F. Myers.
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Taft
Washington Knights of Columbus
Washington
Knights of Columbus
Frank J. Hewett
Thomas J. Donovan
William F Columbus
Benjamin F. Myers
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Henry E. Ridenour
Sullivan
Old Man Jones
Russell Goodwin
Portland
Emory W. Reisinger
Wilson
Driver
Marshall
Spring Lake
B. F. Berry
Duchess d'Uzes
Chateau Boursault
Department of the Marne
Chateau Chenonceaux
Francis I
Henri II
Diana of
Bishop Williams
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Herod
Williams
Great Britain
India
Galilee
Heroda
Knights
NE Latch Opens
the Door
Bell Telephone
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
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