Stock Transfers and Likely Fraud In Standard Oil Affiliates
Witness details a stock sale of Wetere Pierce to Van Buuren for about 100 and a high 160000 value claim, with dividends paid in the first year. Pratts testimony questions why the sale occurred, notes the stock later returned to Standard Oil Company, and references contracts among Tide Wares, National Energy, Standard Oil, and Ocean Oil in New Jersey, with scrutiny of ownership and director lists.
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MM. van Buaren
Standard Olt
van Vueren
Pratt Salt
Hin
Standard Ol Company
Pratt
van Bueten
van Bueren
Standart
New Jersey
Corsicana Refining Company
Kellogg
Otter
Tidewares Tig
National 'Energy
Standard Oil Capen
Jerany
Ocean Oil
Meio
Carrie Nation Arrested in Politically Charged Court Scene
Fragmentary OCR yields a report mentioning Carrie Nation and a police court scene. Names and specifics are garbled, but the fragment implies Nation's arrest linked to a liquor or reform protest and a formal court appearance. The article references Mar Fenny and a Stor cin Lat Us, with unclear roles.
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Mar Fenny
Polica
Charges Piled Up On Him Cher Wilke Hears thet SV Knight ly
A lengthy Providence Rhode Island case centers on allegations against Knightly and associates. The document cites unnamed victims and outlines contracts and alleged misconduct connected to stenographic positions and a business dispute. The report notes police and legal actions and mentions a New York connection.
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Cher Wilke
Providence
Standard Oil Giants Growth and Profits Report
Financial data show Standard Oil and related affiliates reporting dividends, profits and capital figures for 1902. Several subsidiary lines list refining, pipe line and transit interests with varied capitalizations and earnings. Percentage figures and outlay amounts appear with multiple company names and stock-like values.
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Capital Atlantic Refining Co
Eureka
Indiana
National Transit Co
New York Transit Co
Northern
Solar Refining Co
Btandara OW
Iowa
Standard of
Standard
Kentucky
New York
Ohio
Vacuum of Co
Milk price rise prompts earlier retail hike likely
The Milk Producers Association of Maryland Virginia and the District of Columbia raised wholesale milk by four cents per gallon in a meeting at G Arb Hall Washington. They expect retail prices to jump from 8 to 10 cents a quart this winter. A dealers’ meeting will decide final pricing. Discussions covered producer costs tuberculin testing and possible congressional action to compensate dairy farms for testing, with officers elected and finances noted.
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Virginia
Diatrict of
Columbia
AR Hall
Pennsylvania
James W Roberts
Alexandria
CC Carlin
Congress
Commander Cogan speech stirs race issue at veteran reception
Harden Camp holds reception for new commander B L Cogan at Veterana Hall Sixth and G streets NW. He faces a demand to admit Negro camps into the Department of the District of Columbia, which is met with loud opposition from veterans. Cogan urges unity, endorses pay increases for service members, and supports preserving the national anthem.
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Nol
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Spaniga War
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Francis Scott Key Memorial Association
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Woman hurled flatiron in self defense case at Fourth Precinct
A woman from 463 School Street struck Willem Bradley with a flatiron after an argument ended with him beating her over the hand with a chair. Bradley, arrested for assault, faces trial after a police court appearance.
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Willem Bradley Aleo
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Suale
Suaie
Atraigne
Man killed by trolley car near Laurel and Berwyn
A laborer about 90 to 60 years old was run over and killed by a City and Suburban Railway trolley car on line 44 between Laurel and Berwyn at about 9:30 pm. The body bore a card with the name Murphy. The motorman tried to stop but the car could not, mangling the victim’s body before it was brought to town.
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Gov Hanly Called Home From Washington Visit
Governor Hanly traveled from Washington to Indiana after a family illness forced the cancellation of his Norfolk speaking engagement. He arrived around 1 50 clock with Mrs Hanly from Columbus Ohio and was escorted by Robert J Tracewell Comptroller of the Treasury. Jim Ge y and Mrs Hanry were hosted by Tracewell while in the capital.
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Fatally Hurt In Collision With Street Car
Thomas Sellman of Berwyn Maryland died at Emergency Hospital after a street car collision at Thirteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. He was 33, a farmer, and suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries. The wagon, loaded with potatoes, chickens, and provisions, was demolished. witnesses say his horse may have been out of control. Police will charge the car crew if warranted by the coroner after the inquiry. Sellman had been living in Berwyn and was a leading resident. his relatives were notified.
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Mexican Coast Sees Dead Fish After Submarine Event
Dispatch from Progreso Yuratan Moexica reports the Yucatan coast strewn with dead fish and unclear causes. The text notes a tremor-like quake recorded in September and mentions other seismic events including Alaska island formation and August Puerto Rico shocks, while hinting at casualties among fish populations.
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Veteran Philip J Douglas Found Helpless Near Institution Gates
Police report a 55 year old veteran and Soldiers Home inmate, Philip J Douglas, paralyzed and found lying near Lincoln Avenue and Fourth Street Northeast. Attendants refused aid. after two hours he was transported to Freedman Hospital in critical condition. Authorities informed. initial belief ruled out intoxication. local officers and fire/medical teams worked to secure help.
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Phirts
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Jancoin Avenue
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Freedment Hospital
Mormon Church Backs Denver Salt Lake Railroad Project
Denver magnate David Moffat faces money market strain as he seeks funds to finance a Denver to Salt Lake City railroad. The Mormon Church and its members agreed to support the scheme after earlier Europe sale efforts and local bond issues, with construction continuing in rich mineral lands of Routt and nearby counties. The line promises to boost development of the Mormon city and connect Denver to East Lake City.
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Panic Fire Injures Dozens in Madrid Conflagration
Panic swept Madrid as a major fire in the Calle Taldro area engulfed buildings. Firemen and soldiers evacuated residents, many without clothing, leaving fourteen houses destroyed and thirty to forty injured. Campers gathered at local shelters as officials sought order and aid.
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Delegates named for National Linwor League convention
The Federation of Liquor Dealers at Englex Hall elected delegates Hugh F Harvey Walter Concello and Samuel Gatew ort with alternates Myer Fisher P Daly and Frederick Wagner for the National Lin wor League convention to be held October 4 16. A colored man John Bland of 1712 Vermont avenue northwest lost three toes yesterday while operating a concrete mixer at the District Paper Company plant on Yamao and K streets northwest. Fo.te Sethe Georgetown University fompuny 1 st the Georsstown University Hoonkal
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Hungry waif feats of daring land youth in custody in capital
Fifteen year old contortionist and trapeze performer Isaac Axtington, famed for touring with Ringling Brothers and others, rode a train into Washington top of car. He was arrested on vagrancy charges, detained at First precinct, to face Judge De Lacy. He claimed innocence but faced required care and nourishment after a long night without food. He has wandered U S routes since nine, previously stranded near Cincinnati, native of Georgia, now seeking temporary shelter and work.
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West Demands Inquiry On Strange City Incident
City officials consider who has authority to probe the recent incident near 120 Warse Street Northeast by Government Hospital. Commissioner West says the matter will be sifted in the proper jurisdiction whether by Commissioners or the district attorney, with action to follow if a formal inquiry is deemed proper. Mrs Fenton's son sought information but details remain unclear. Dr William Leatestine notes a certificate shows he will be out of the city until late month.
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Double Elopement in Washington Surprises Petersburg Families
Two Virginia sisters aged about eighteen ran away from Petersburg and eloped in Washington on September 8 1906 marrying James L. Tlowerston of Teterboro and Robert A Pillow of Compact A secret yearlong plan led to a quiet double wedding performed by Rev J B McLoughlin The parents initially opposed the match but later offered forgiveness and public congratulations after the arriving confirmation of the marriages
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Caroline Horr
James L. Tlowerston
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J B McLoughlin
Wasdington
Hirst
Four Year Business High School Course Adopted
The Business High School introduces a four year course alongside the existing two year track. Allan Davis champions the change, adopted after trials in Horton and Philadelphia, with optional extended business training including advanced accounting and industrial history. Meetings for teachers and officers occur Saturday to prepare for Monday’s new term.
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Horton New York
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Sears
Weather Conditions and Local Report Fragment
Fragmented weather segment lists many place names and odd terms. It mentions temperatures, sunshine hours, tide data, river bulletin and local conditions across multiple locales with unclear dates and units. The readable portions imply a general weather summary for a region with sparse concrete facts.
Jailed for hitting girl at Northwest Police Station
A ten year old colored boy was jailed in Police Court after the juvenile complainant testifies he pinched her nose and pushed her down a sand pile at Twenty fifth and F streets northwest yesterday afternoon. A policeman escorted them to the station where the boy was locked up.
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Beaten for 3 Cents, Boy Is Pelted in Street Fight
Edward Carey of 724 Fifth Street SE refused to share a tip, leading to a confrontation with an 11 year old, who hit the boy with a tin. John Digas, about 14, of 4 Nav Place NE, struck him and left him unconscious. Digas was arrested and charged, to be arraigned in Police Court this morning.
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Edward Carey
Fifth Street
John Digas
Unconfirmed Disaster Report From Easter River
A misreported drowning tale circulates from Seattle and Bristol Bay involving youths near Firth Street corner. Witness Diggas claims a wagon halted, but no confirmation arrives. police take Diggas into custody as rumors link an unknown ship to Bristol Bay loss.
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