Moffett Backed Down in Grand Jury Report Scandal
President James Moffett of the Standard Oil Company faced a grand jury over a pamphlet alleging illicit rebates. The jury found no substantiating facts and said the pamphlet was not supported by evidence. The panel noted the statement was largely prepared by Morris Rosenthal and did not hold Moffett responsible. Missouri Ouster Suit Sets October Hearing.
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Indiana Standard Ox
Chicago
James Abor + fett
Landis
Timy
Moffett
Moriz Rosen Hal
Th Stapford Qi Company
Intercenterial
Fudge Tanl
Ata Ae
Pam
Merrett Totens
Whiting
Hepwiseh
Dorne
Ssa Circumnstaners Ag
Lanciz
Vr Moffett
Morris Roventhal
Standard Oil
Lala Statenere
Mis Nam
Beene
Tullman Tee Wisch
Chtralton
Standard Oil Company
Queston
Hollands
Allen
Standard Qi
Standard Oh
Rosenthal
Stannara 00
Grand Jury
Jtaritts
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jetuccrm Thals
Ponts
Standard Ol Company
Infiata
Missouri
Jefferson Cry Mo
Supreme Cott
Emde
Special Commission
Standard O
Waters Pierce
BORN MOHUN AND OBITUARY NOTES FROM OCTOBER RECORDS
Fragmentary death notices and genealogical items list BORN MOHUN of Virginia and Mobun line, with references to Womeron DC, Linkins, and a Bryan funeral at St Juin Chiarck. Additional entries mention Episcopal Church events, operations, and a fraternal meeting, all dated in October and early November, with scattered residence details and relatives attending.
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Womeron
Bryan Dor
Bryan Tis
St Juin Chiarck
Feline
Ghureh
Chilat
SH Gore
Peldny
Linkin
Loking Tin Sridge
Lobele
Lee
Arlington
Half Rate to Trust Steamship Aids Standard Oil Fight
Testimony in a federal hearing described a contract allowing Standard Oil to obtain lubricating oil shipments at about half the rate charged by a rival New York Lubricating Oil Company. Details showed freight discrimination forcing the rival to buy cheaper Standard products to compete, with rates from New York to Africa cited and officials noting continued price pressure and alleged anti-competitive practices.
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Ma Commpany
Harrison
New York Lubricating of Company
Harrison Watlt
Hansa Prine Houston
American Africa
Sandard
Tarbell
Philadephia
Pure Oil Company
United States Pipe Line Company
Pace Ol
Alstrida
Standard
Tarbull
Ja. Tarbellsha
Standard Ou
Two Bartlettes Nominated for Court of Appeals Justices
The Washington Post reports two Bartlettes Edward Hartlett Republican and Willard Bartlett Democrat were unanimously nominated for fifty elite Court of Appeals seats by both major parties. Louiis Poyn of Chatham voted against Willard Bartlett. Party committees indorsed Roosevelt administration policies and prepared a conference, with the Democratic committee later endorsing the Republican nominations.
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Smeetal
Washington Post
New York
Edward T Hartlett
Willard Barrett Demaertt
Court of Appeals
Louis Poyn
Chatham
Willard Bartlett
Ronevelt
Guy Hughes
Democratic State Committee
State Committee
Woodruff
Risaiuton
Democratic Committee
License Adopted for James T Lawrence and Chetatine Stexel
A licensing notice records marriage authorization for James T Lawrence and Chetatine Stexel amid financial and party abbreviations. The document lists several names and numbers, including dates and locations, indicating a clerical record of union plans. The fragmentary text shows fiscal amounts and acquaintances but lacks complete context for full legal action.
Bealth Office Record Deaths October 4
Deaths reported include Mary Stephen 45, Zohn J Tigraes 82, Margaretta J Maileuth 67, George Methews 48, Cather S Burroma Wiseva and others. Entries list names ages and addresses such as 200 Mo Ave, 215 Sth ch sa, and 1019 3d at aw. Remarks indicate local church and neighborhood references with scattered spellings.
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Yaarn
Whitam
Reno
Mary Stephen
Zohn
Gert
Tnnane
Clarenge
Newham
Virgala
Jones
Dodge
Barriek
Uren
Wwe
Cather
Burroma
Mary Reynolds
Diary Bayter i
Maryland Campaign Opens as Gaither Attacks Election Law
George R Gaither Republican nominee for governor led a Kensington town hall rally denouncing the 1901 election law as eroding vote counting. He urged direct vote for U S senators and oyster industry support. Other candidates spoke on suffrage and integrity of ballots as Montgomery County leaders presided.
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Waryland
George R. Gaither
Kensington
McGulther
Tin State
Democratic Party
Gallier II
Gaitherama
Gaither
United States
Maryland
Gregon
Chile
Senate
James H. Baker
Baker
Kent County
Hammond Urner
Thomas Dawson
Thomas Lewin Keyser Willig
Bardette
Bradley Dutrow
Beass
Mortimer 0
Stabler
Montgomery County
Warner
Taft Boom Weakening Spurs National Committee Foes
A developing Republican rift over President Roosevelt's stance on Taft could threaten delegates and complicate the convention. Close Taft backers worry over Indiana New and New York allies, while Cortelyou and New's positions loom large amid calls from Roosevelt and Taft factions.
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Stro
XZ Hori
Reublican Party
Tts
Secre
de Taft
Carneg
Oester Bay
W OL Ward
York
Pharles ” Brooker
Eebent
Ward
Brooker
Washington
Republican National Committee
Wr Ward
Booker
Teau
Wr Cooley
Hatty New
Indiana
Mr New
Taft
Roosevelt
Manna
Peterrell
National Committee
Cortelyou
Jealous husband kills wife then shoots self in New York
John Bonn rueлер a Brooklyn saloonkeeper aged twenty four shot his young wife Mrs Bobmueller to death in their apartment and then killed himself. The couple quarrelled often over his jealousy and the wife was reportedly preparing breakfast when she was shot. Neighbors described frequent disputes as a motive.
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New York
John Bonnrueler
Brakiya
Hua
Iditchen
Bobmueller
Shea
Cody
Delegation contests threaten Taft at upcoming convention
South state reports suggest contested delegations could shape the provisional roll and seating of key Taft opponents. The national committee's decisions will influence who gains the temporary chair and leverage for Taft allies versus Foraker Hughes and Cannon backed blocs in the South and East. Roosevelt tours stir Democratic and Republican factions.
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Ntional
National Committee
Tafts
Fairbanks
Hughes
South Windh
Gov Hughes
South
Me Vorya
Genend Ptcheack
Cortelyou
Bitchesck
Cortelyo
Hitchcock
Knox
Cannon J M Coombes
Republican
Florida
Republican National Committee
Keokuk
Coombes
Viowa
Defianf
Ohio
Lowa
Lincoln
Missouri
Calvo
Roosevelt Manta
Gov Folk
St Louis
Roosevelt Leads War Committee Clash Over Neutral Port Time
At The Hague in October 1943 a maritime war committee defeated Japan’s proposal to limit neutral port time for bel igerent ships. A Russian amendment allowing longer stays when needed passed amid abstentions including the United States. The conference planned Roosevelt’s mention in the introductory act and noted Em peror Nicholas and Queen Wilhelmina as convoker and hostess respectively.
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Hague
Roosevelt S
Emperor Nicholas
Wilhelmina
Naldaft
United States
Germany
Detain Chinese Diplomat on Immigrant Voyage
Chen Ku Shen a Chinese chargé d affaires and former Oxford student faced immigration inquiry upon arrival aboard the Cedric from London. He was held for about thirty minutes before inspectors learned he posed no violation of Chinese love or diplomacy. Other notable passengers included Mrs. Harrison widow of the late President, Judge David Leventritt, and Sir Horace Plunkett. The Cedric reportedly beat a western record by forty minutes.
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Washington Post
New Turk
Chen Ku Shen
London
Oxford University
Ching
Cedre
Benjamtn
Harrison
David Leventritt
Sir Horace Plunkett
Dublin
Cedric
Prison auction narrowly averted at Caldwell jail
New York reports say about two hundred prisoners at the Essex County New Jersey penitentiary in Caldwell escaped possible sale after Jacobus Charfed Verona Township 42% collector advertised a public auction for October 4 to settle unpaid township taxes. The county reportedly intervened to cover the debt and keep the prison from being sold to the highest bidder.
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New York
Esse
Caldwell
Jacobus
Verona
Empoys Girl as Sleuth in Jerome Murder Case
New York October 4 a young woman Maria Sinischaldt long known as a street organist has been employed as detective and interpreter for the district attorney since 1903. Court vouchers show she traveled to Europe at city expense to aid witnesses and obtain information as a key prosecution witness.
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Jerome
New York
Maria Sinischaldt
Europe
Aok
Informa Om
In Bed With Burglar in Frosty Valley
Thomas Crossley awoke to find a burglar in his bed at dawn in Frosty Valley near Wakesbarre. The intruder swore, demanded the bed clothes, and claimed to be staying until daylight. Crossley reported the break in. the burglar said he had rummaged the house but left without a loot.
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Thoma Crossley
Crossley
Tcip
Jin
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