Stock sale and lawsuits touch Standard Oil ties
Testimony covers sale of Wetere Pierce stock to MM Van Buaren for about 100,000 with 160,000 implied value, dividends of 1,6000 in first year, and full return of stock to Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. Pratt disputes reasons for sale and ownership details while contracts with Tide wares, National Energy, and Standard Oil affiliates are reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetere Pierce
MM. van Buaren
Standard Olt
van Vueren
Pratt Salt
Hin
Standard Ol Company
Pratt
van Bueten
Mr Pratts
van Bueren
Standart
New Jersey
Corsicana Refining Company
Kellogg
Otter
Tidewares Tig
Standard Oil Capen
Jerany
Ocean Oil
Meio
Star
Ing
Tara
Ryan
Bratt
Way
Bushe
Tangs
Ily
Wyni
Crim
New York
Th Standard Company of
New
Ma Pratt
Aden Boorman
Carrie Nation Arrested in Indian Territory Riot Riot
A garbled clipping reports Carrie Nation's arrest amid a disturbance. The fragment mentions a police court and a scandalous incident tied to temperance actions and public uproar, with unclear locations and dates.
Standard Oil's Growth and Profits Compendium
Historical financial list showing Standard Oil and allied oil and pipeline firms with capital figures, dividends, profits, and various transit and refining company balances. The dense OCR yields scattered numbers across multiple entities including Atlantic Refining, Buckeye Pipe Line, Continental, Eureka Pipe Lines, Galena Signal, Indiana Pipe Line, National Transit, New York Transit, Northern Pipe Line, Solar Refining, Southern Pipeline, Standard of Indiana Kentucky New York Ohio, Vacuum Oil, with dividends and profits totals interspersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Increase Hit District Dealers and Producers
The Milk Producers Association of Maryland Virginia and the District of Columbia raised wholesale milk prices by four cents per gallon at a meeting in G AR Hall. The move likely pushes retail prices up 8 to 10 cents a quart this winter. Producers cited rising costs from feed to cottonseed meal, while debates on tuberculin testing and compensation for dairy farmers continued among officers and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milk Producers Association of
Maryland
Virginia
Diatrict of
Columbia
AR Hall
Pennsylvania
James W Roberts
Alexandria
CC Carlin
Congress
Veterans group debates race entry at district camp event
Commander B L Cogan spoke at a reception for the new ruler of the department amid a crowded Veterana Hall. Shouts denied allowing colored veterans to join the district department, with veterans opposing amalgamation with a negro camp. Cogan urged support for pay raises and the retention of the national anthem, and he praised the Francis Scott Key Memorial Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harden
Department
E % Cogan
Nol
Tardaa
Spaniga War
Cedar Point
Sandusky
Ohio
Cogan
Goran Twird
Secretary of War
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Philppines
China
Ona
Francis Scott Key Memorial Association
Armander Huppel van Causay
Tubanan
Addresus
Woman Hurls Flatiron In Self Defense Case
Willem Bradley is charged with assault after a woman from 463 School Street threw a flatiron at him striking him on the head and shattering a mirror. Bradley claims self defense and was jailed at the Fourth precinct awaiting arraignment following an earlier dispute with Suale Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suale Smith
School Street
Northweat
Willem Bradley Aleo
Bradley
Suale
Atraigne
Man Run Over and Killed by Berwyn Trolley Car
A 26 year old laborer named Murphy was killed when hit by City and Suburban Railway car 44 on the Laurel to Berwyn line near Laurel last night around 9 o clock. The motorman saw the body as the car returned toward the city and tried to brake but could not stop in time. The mangled body was placed on the car and taken to the morgue, the only clue a card bearing the name Murphy found on his clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Berwyn Ma
Murphy
Berwyn
Otty
Douglas
Srret Murphy
Denk Berg Wurtz
Danglak
Gov Hanly Called Home From Washington Visit
Gov Hanly, in Washington for a few hours, arrived with Mrs Hanly from Columbus Ohio. He planned to speak at Norfolk and Wirlington Dell but canceled after a telegram announced a family illness. He returned to Indiana by the first train amid dejection. In Washington, Jim Gow and Mrs Hanly were guests of Robert J Tracewell, Comptroller of the Treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angen
Washington
Mra Hanly
Columbus
Ohio
Norfolk
Wirlington Dell
Indiana
Jim Gow
Mrs Hanry
Robert J Tracewell
The
Treasury
Fatally Hurt In Collision With Street Car
Thomas Sellman of Berwyn Maryland died at Emergency Hospital on March 13 from injuries after a wagon collided with a westbound street car at Thirteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. He was 33, a farmer, and suffered skull fractures and internal injuries. The wagon, loaded with potatoes, chickens, and provisions, splintered as the car struck. Motorman and conductor not detained. Witnesses cited reckless driving or a wayward horse. Sellman’s relatives were notified. the city notes him as a leading local citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sellman
Berwyn Ma
Thirteenth Street
Pennayhonls Avenue
Sellman
Mellman
Hlapkull
Che Norsa
Inguev
Walf
Kisingiast
Petiortriana
Selman
Gellmana
Seliman Hae
Barwyn
Coast Teems With Dead Fish After Submarine Eruption
Dispatch from Progreso Yuratan Moexica reports the Yucatan coast strewn with dead fish, possibly from submarine eruptions. No quake reported locally. Mentions a quake in September and earlier seismic events in Alaska, Puerto Rico, Kingston Jamaica, and a Gulf of Mexico disturbance on April 16. Describes Inez event with a tidal wave and fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexicana
Progreso Yuratan Moexica
Yucstan
Aleutians
Alaska
Porto Rico
Kingston Jamaica
Gulf of Mexico
Inez
Veteran Philip J Douglas Found Near Institution Gates
Police report a 55 year old veteran and Soldiers Home inmate named Philip J Douglas was found paralyzed near Lincoln Avenue and Fourth Street Northeast by a roadway gate last night. He lay unconscious for over two hours before an ambulance transported him to Freedmen Hospital in critical condition. officials at the home refused medical aid and inquiries show no intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip J Douglas
Philp F Douglas
Soldiers Home
Lincoln Avenue
Fourth Street
Offinal
Sylvester
Phirts F Dooalia Pitty Ayoxearg
Jancoin Avenue
Bulchers Tome
Freedment Hospital
Mormon Church Backing Mile High Railroad Project
Denver millionaire David Moffat faced tight money markets as he sought to build a Denver to Salt Lake City railway largely with his own funds and Mormon Church support. After limited European bond sales, church members agreed to fund and keep construction moving. The line would pass through canal lands in Routt and Summit counties shaping the Marmon city’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
David
Moffat
Ginit Rattreud
Europe
Lerma 1
Denver
East Lake City
Hia
Cnal
Tinian
Routt
Aeida
Wit
Fire devastates quarter as 30 to 40 injured in panic blaze
Panic struck the Washington Pontaladrid district when a massive fire tore through the Calle Taladro area. Firefighters and soldiers fought the blaze as residents fled with few belongings, leaving fourteen houses destroyed and dozens injured. Many camped in the streets awaiting aid while authorities sought orders from Infante Fernando.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pontaladrid
Tle Calle Taldro
Artiaant
Berama
Alfouag
Infante
Fernando
Yisf
Hin
Delegates elected by Englex Hall Liquor Federation
The Federation of Liquor Dealers at Englex Hall chose delegates Hugh Harvey, Walter Concello, and Samuel Gateworth to the National Linwor League convention in October. Alternates listed were Myer Fisher, P Daly, and Frederick Wagner. A separate entry notes John Bland of 1712 Vermont Ave NW lost three toes at a District Paper Company facility during cafe mixer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liquor League
Federation of Liquor Dealers
Englex Hall
Lin Wor League
Hugh FF Harvey Walter Concello
Samuel Gatewort
Myer Fisher P & Daly
Frederick Wagner
Losea
John Bland
Vermont Avenue
Paper Milla
District Paper Company
Yamao
Georgetown University
Georsstows University
Hoonkal
Hungry waif pro rider arrestee rides into capital tale
Fifteen year old contortionist and trapeze performer Isaac Axtington known for thrilling crowds in New York and Philadelphia was detained at the First precinct on a vagrancy charge after arriving in Washington atop a passenger train. He claimed no fault, his history includes travels with Ringling Brothers and others, and he faces a hearing today in Davenna Court. authorities provided him food and temporary shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berglee
Brightty
Lee
Pearse
Altormy
Freim
New York City
Cpp
Tiny
Kmigitis
Grytris
Mika
Buslesa
Amy Xovnlp
Fea
Isaac Axtington
United States
Hoyas
de Lacy
Te Davenna Court
Washington
Mehergan
Artington
Purenaugh
Ringling
Bella Browners
Georghy
Cinginaat
Arlington
Denver
WEST DEMANDS INQUIRY INTO MEET MYSTERY CASE
Commissioner West announced a possible investigation into a recent incident at 120 Warse Street Northeast near Government Hospital. Corporation Counsel Thomas and Mr West weigh proper jurisdiction with the district attorney as the inquiry authority. Dr William Leestern notes a certificate remains out of the city and will not return until late month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee Maget
Warse Street
Gvernment Hospital
Weat
Thomas
Mirk West
Chumas
Vrs
Fenton
West
Willian le
Double Elopement Shock in Virginia Sisters Wed in Washington
Two Petersburg sisters Barbera and Caroline Horr, beauty noted, fled years ago to Washington. They married James L. Tlowerston and Robert A Pillow within days, with Rev J B McLoughlin officiating. Parents faced surprise but later condolences followed in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wthalr
Petersburg
Washington
Minsea Barbera
Caroline Horr
James L. Tlowerston
Teteraburs
Robert A Pillow
Cumberland Ma
J B McLoughlin
Yonte
Four Year Business High School Course Adopted
The Business High School will offer a four year program alongside the existing two year course. Allan Davis led efforts noting success in Horton and Philadelphia. The board preserves the two year option, adds extended training in bookkeeping, accounting, and business organization, and requires one modern language per year, likely German. Meetings of teachers and officers set for Saturday to prepare for Monday’s opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thost
Business High School
Allan Davis
Horton New York
Philadelphia
Amo
Washington
Ofiolsia Thorough 3
Business Bish
Bualnosa High School
Businest Company
Sears
Wadamin
Firat
Alvision
Idinns Curtis
Clarx Denmiann
Jack Rosa
Wainn
Patterson Henry
Ely Gales
Kramer
Ludian Swhl
Kimball J Salkich
Mtr Fairbrother Jefferson School
Aivision
Johnson Crunch
Newls
Franklin
Adhnolt
Tur Veveral High School
Ulnnx Normal School
jArmstrong
Mamual Training School
Bruce All
M Street Iter
M Street F
Omar Im Central Engh
the Central
Clarke
Sacurdas
Zito
Ap m
Iim
Armatrang
Echnol
Armatrong Manual Training School
Armstrong Manual Training School
Tarsdix
Ai Sam
Kormal School No 2
Washingte High Schools
Sumner
Weather Forecast Summary From Fractured OCR Report
Fragmented text shows a local weather bulletin with scattered place names and times. It mentions wind, sunshine hours, temperatures, tides, and a river bulletin for Washington area including Harper Ferry. Details are inconsistent but indicate a general seaside and town weather pattern with daily sun and wind notes.
Jailed for hitting girl in city youth case
A ten year old colored boy was jailed at Third precinct police station after being charged in Polis Court this morning with pinching Rose Trender a six year old girl at a sand pile near Twenty fifth and F streets northwest yesterday afternoon. The juvenile complainant will testify that he pressed her nose grabbed her headlogged her down a sand hill and forced her to the ground before a policeman escorted them to the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colenan Rilts
Precine
Polis Court
Ros
Severul Rompaniona
Twentyifth
F Stresta
Arrest of teen for beating boy over tip share at 724 Fifth St SE
A colored 15 year old, Edward Carey of 724 Fifth Street Southeast, beat a boy who refused to share a tip for holding a horse. The assailant, John Diggs, about thirteen, was arrested and charged with assault. He will be arraigned in Police Court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Carey
Fifth Street
John Diggs
Unconfirmed report claims Carey boy drowned in Bristol Bay
Seattle report from September 19 describes an alleged drowning near Bristol Bay with a witness Diggs claiming the event and a rough encounter over payment. No confirmation as yet. police say an unknown ship may be involved and Diggs is in custody.
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Orl
Wien
Watdo
Ron
Toart
Zaman Sune
Crtahres
Tesey Thera
Avehbold
Titforl
Paul
Carrie Nation
Ins
Uttierng
Mar Fenny
Polica
Postog
Cher Wilke
Knight Iv
Providence, R I
Jeweraprrii
Standard Oil
Vila Pont
Woodward
Hin de Wexnlward
Ermern
Carlin
Beneft
Dairy Farmer Non
Hla
John Thomas
John Th Mis
Montgomery County
Drediey
Meridiaashe
AC Ritchie
Arke
Ndt
WOMAN
Huels Flatiron
Winle
Gov Hanly
Acaves
Lear
Iis
Farmer
Dows
Schiotme Kluinman
Hills Tx
Straus
Frank Peargent
Fetteptey
Wurtz
Sergi Murphy
Freadawn
Mormons IN New
Salt Lake
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
St N.W. Prone
Speciel Private Delivery
Sirgus Boy
Business High
Medasaine West
Ace
Fiorus Towniana
Herura
Feray
Reese
Vilenigh
Ham
Mneum
Tata
Special
Harpera Ferry
Rainfell
Asner
Bismarck
Chicago
Ranma
Haraitte
York
Carey
Birt
D Streets
Griver
Excir
Ray Kaishens
Seattle Wash
Seattle
Bristol
Fifeh
Diggs
Briziol Bay
Humber
Lansburgh&Bro. Art
7Th St. N. W
Rose
R. Berberich
Arthur Burt
Peter Grogan
Seventh St
H and I Streets
Wilsong Mayers
NEW Furnissing
New Rugs
du Wiltons
Huxkary
Brensel Tanentrion
Siyrnax
Armianters American Orientaln
Hurman
Hronaria
WILSON @ MAYERS
Ent
Wood
Ng Beet Hinds
T. W. Wood & Sons
Seedamen
Richmond, Va
Seth de
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
F St
Christian Xander
Sue
Pine
APT
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