Standards Oil Marketing Practices Revealed in Testimony
Testimony by Mr Tilford traces how a committee controlled domestic trade for Standard Oil and related firms. He described district apportionment of selling responsibilities and territorial allocation among refiners and distributors, with price actions and supply sources questioned amid broader government concerns.
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Trritory
Colorado
Tilfort m
Tae Florence
United Company
Auve Pearly
Mrs Nation In Workhouse For Seventy Five Days
A garbled OCR summary reports Mrs Nation sentenced to seventy five days in a workhouse with a twenty five dollar fine. The text mentions smoking Pontes and a threatened alternative to accept punishment or plea. The garble references imprisonments and a Recep at a local domain, with unclear details on the case and outcomes.
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Romen
Roy
Butter Dealers Protest Over Adulteration Probing Water Content
Protesters claim treacherous adulteration in dairy goods with up to 18 percent water added to butter. The dairy commissioner says enforcement is required and pledges closer watching of creameries while awaiting fuller proof of contamination.
Rev George Wilson Returns from Vacation
Reverend George Wilson resumes duties at the Sort Minaier Presbyterian Church after a weeklong vacation spent at Mountain Lake Park. He will lead pulpit services this Sunday.
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George Wilson
Po Wilson
Turret Safety Plans Proposed After Georgia Turret Accident
A board of experts led by Kaiser Vogelgesang and Tent Falmer proposed safer turret designs and safer electrical insulation after the Georgia battleship flareback incident. Recommendations include removing combustibles, better gas ejector systems, and extending improvements to all in service turrets to reduce future accidents. The group studied current turret safety, inspected ships across the Atlantic fleet, and urged broader adoption to aid ammunition handling and fire protection.
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Metcalf
Torret Board
Lisut
Kaiser and Vogelgesang
Falmer
Georgia
Tirreta
Fina
Atlantic
Fortigr
Married On Wife's Money Ends in Bigamy Charge
Mrs H C Edmonston, wife of Owen Kumonston, faces a bigamy charge after confessing she mortgaged her home to help fund a second marriage to Miss Mary Bradley in Baltimore. The husband, said to have deserted her years earlier, was arrested in Washington and later sent to Baltimore for a preliminary hearing. Detection notes indicate she expressed little sympathy for the marriage or its fallout.
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H C Edmonston
Ru Bilen
Edmondston
Finut Street
Owen Kumonston
Mary Bradley
Baltimore
Mre Ramanston
Niu
Urtun
Marlu
Hanpinesa
Mr Bamonstons
Miss Bradley
Tim Tam
Miss Tiradley
Bi Wan
Holmerston
Lamonston
Kamonston
Ste
Edmonston
Sixth Street
Pligut
Thoman Hardigan
Charles Evans
Hin Inovementa
Misa Bradley
Baltimore Au Lamitica
Parrys Auto Crash Hurts Nurse and Woman at Station
Indianapolis Sept 2 A car owned by Minn Parry daughter of David M Barry suspected as chauffeur struck and seriously hurt nurse Elizabeth Misa and aide to Yale bound passenger. Police soon arrested Parry at the station apron, later released on bail furnished by her father.
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Indianapolis
Yale University
Minn Lyda
Pneumatic Ammunition Hoist Project for Battleships
Navy Department outlines a mass contract with a New York firm to build a pneumatic ammunition hoist for use on battleships. The device aims to lift a 600 pound shell forty feet from magazines to turrets, with a test on the Massachusetts as a potential first installation.
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Navy Department
Massachusetts
New York
Holt
Victims in City Accidents Include Several Youths
A series of injuries reported across the city includes a 12 year old William Conners who fell from a tree on Church Street Northwest fracturing his leg, a 13 year old near Upton Parker 407% LU struck by a vehicle with a dislocated shoulder and broken collarbone, and Laura Bradford 62 Twenty fifth Street Northwest who broke her left leg after a fall. The injured were taken to the Emergency Hospital for treatment.
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Willum Hardy
Uyrte Street
Northeas
Upton Parker
Ervant
Twenty Fifth Street
Laura Bradford
Politans View New Haven Editor’s Suggested Running Mate
Alexander Troup editor of the New Haven Union proposes David Lewis Chanler as a strong vice presidential running mate for William J Bryan. He cites Lewis Chanler’s integrity and New York ties, arguing he could unite regular NY organization support and bolster the ticket ahead of the convention.
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Lewis
Chanter
New York
Wiliam J Bryan
Alexander Troup
New Haven
Conn
Lhid
Bryan
Chanler
South
Connactcut
Dys Ir ‘Troup
Raleign
Brént
Roosevelt
William Henry Harleon
J Wan
Tyler T
Himsell
Dryana
Strike Crisis Expected In City Early Next Week
Local union leaders and officers from international organizations plan a conference likely on Monday to discuss looming strikes. Speakers include Vice President Priest of the Richievers union and General Secretary Duffy, with unions in stonecutters ironworkers sheet metal tile roofers carpenters and printers present. The meeting follows a claim that only four of 100 national strikes have been lost by unions.
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Nait
Hue
Priest
Richievers
Flans
Stonecutters
Rian
Ironworkers
Dull Lan
Shect Metal Workers
Duffy
Brotherhood of Carpenters
George G. Griffin
Jo Rep Rethy
Love
Duffy and Organiers
Grittn
la Typographcal Temple
New
United States
Urien
Nobleman Goes to Work at Night Watchman Job
The Earl of Airlie’s uncle, Syulph Gil chelst Branley Ogilvy, has left Grahama Hourse after a family dispute and sold a ranch near Gresley. He now works as a night watchman at the Union Pacific freight depot for 60 a month following his marriage to Miss Earth Boothroyd. They have two children.
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Washington Fort Denver
Syulph Gilchelst Branley Ogilvy
Grahama Hourse
Earl of Airlie
South Africa
Maud Ogilvy
Theodore White
Gresley
Union Pacite
Miss Earth Boothroyd
Cocaine venders sentenced in Follee Court case
Two alleged cocaine venders faced sentencing in Follee Court. One received a year and a half in jail with a $100 fine, while the other earned a postponement until September 24. Defendants include Sylvester James, charged with selling cocaine to Hattie Reynolds, and Thomas Martin, accused of supplying Fannie Taomy. Judges warned they will deal severely with offenders.
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Follee
de Fandante Waa
Sylvester James
Holvea
Neilacourt
Hattie Reynolds
Pas Assan
Thomas Martin
Fannie Taomy
Distinguished Naval Officer to Receive Military Burial
The remains of Rear Admiral John W. I. of SN retired died Monday. a friend accompanied the body from Boston. Arrival into town, services planned at All Bonla Charen Pourteanth and Ze streets, followed by Arlington Cemetery for full military honors. Honorary pallbearers and escort from naval reserves will attend in full dress.
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John @ WI
Hoston
Bershes
Hiv
Wu Ting-fang to Washington Return Stirs Diplomatic Echoes
Reports from Peking say Wu Ting-fang is to be posted back to Washington as successor to Chentung Liang-Cheng, with Liangs ton Yen not coming. Wu, famed for bold methods and social wit, once surprised the Senate Appropriations Committee by strolling into a meeting in flowing robes to press the Chinese exclusion issue.
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Chentung Liang-Cheng
Senate
Peking
Liang Ton-tem
Bir Chentung
Zhang Cheng Au
Washington
Wai Wu Pu of Chines Board of Foreign Seffaria
Min Inter
Wu Tingtang
United States
Min
Ching
Sir Chentung
Lang Cheng
Wu Ting Fang
Phillipa Andover
States
Hota
Aznerien
Minter Wu
State Department
Senaate Appropriations Committee
Mr Wu
Nto
Peling
Henry Wells Dies After Typhoid Fever Attack
Henry Wells a prominent Washington real estate and insurance figure died Thursday in Jamestown after a lengthy illness. He had recently spent summers in Stockbridge and was known for charity work and club memberships including Metropolitan and Chevy Chase. His wife and daughter Laure Wells were with him. funeral and interment will be in Stockbridge Massachusetts.
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Henry Welle
Washington
Jamestown
FBI
Ames
Welly
RR Street
Metropolitan
Chevy Chase
Wells
Admit of shooting by Captain Matthews sparks inquest
A man named Pullen is held awaiting coroner's inquest after a shooting at a house on 2 M Street East. Sinclair died at Camwally Hospital. Captain Matthews reports the incident as accidental with Pullen and Sinclair tied to the revolver. Inquest will determine who held the weapon when fired and the exact sequence of events surrounding the fatal shot.
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iCapt
Mathews
George D Smair
Coat
East
Thuretsy
William A. Pullen
Precioul Station
Sinclair
Camwally Hospital
G Orlock Yenter
Pullen
Piatel
Sinclal
Gincialt
G Street
South
Cant
Pulen
Pathe
Pulten and Sinclair Tombies
MCA Fall Picnic Delights Great Falls Crowd Enjoys Outing
A crowd of 26 MA members chartered the Old Dominic tram for Great Malis near Great Falls yesterday. They enjoyed watermelon roast beef and a lively program with chorus singings and new songs. The event featured merry go round rides and other amusements as college men performed. Washington Sunday will be observed on Education Day by the local association as CF Nesbit will speak on The Social Aim of Education in the lobby of the new building. The committee extends a special invitation to men for the opening morn of the Yall.
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Great Falls
Dominic
Great Malis
Washington
CF Neabit
Nesbit
Glen Echo appoints temporary mayor amid mayoral absence
The Glen Echo town council named Guy E Jenkins acting mayor during Mayor Garrett’s absence in Jamestown. Jenkins will serve until Friday and is expected to enforce Garrett’s Washington policy concerning autolats to carry out the letter.
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Guy E Jenkins
Seat of the Mighty
Garrett
Jamestown
Glen Echo
Sea Guy & Jenkins
Jenkin
Mighty
Rera
Weahington Autolats
Fred
Pinkerton Left Millions in Care For Family in 1904 Will
The estate of detective Robert Pinkerton valued at about 2 million is left to widow Mrs Ann Elizabeth Pinkerton and nine children with trusts for income to the widow and three children. Real estate includes office buildings in New York and Chicago. personal property, jewelry, and estate items pass to the widow and heirs. Trustees will divide the trust assets among the five beneficiaries after set terms, with business interests and sprout shares distributed equally.
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Trobert
Allan Pinkerton
Bremen
Quipelice
Bob
Exnr
Kings County
Ann Elizabeth Pinkerton
Cacentrix Hla
Alan Pinkerton
Montgomery Place
Arnn P Gibby
Garfeld Mare
Mary F Carstyle
Clinton Avenue
Broadway
Trinity Place
Firth Avenue
Chicago
Alsa
Latch Farm
Tranuers County
Mra Plakerton
Pinkerton
Bay Shore LT
Union Street
Pestdea
Mary P Carlisle
Robert Pinkerton
Joseph Crawford III Critical at Providence Hospital
Joseph Crawford III, longtime Pennsylvania Railroad general agent in Washington, is critically ill at Providence Hospital with heart disease. Former superintendent for a New Jersey division, he is a prominent Washington figure and resident of Clifton Court. Dr Breckenridge says he has a fighting chance despite serious illness.
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Joseph Crawford
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
Providence Hospital
New Jersey
Peansy
Yanla
Nic Faeally
Metropolitan
Cuba
Fitone- Jetix Court
J Breckenridge
Crawfont
Controversy Over Galbraith Appointment In District Unfolds
Admiral Porter Garriaan and the Army and Navy Union refuse to recognize Robert C Galbraith as department commander. G L Snider of Roosevelt Garrco leads a protest, arguing no need for a department commander and signaling possible resignations if Galbraith remains. Meanwhile WG Robey is named stationmaster of a new Baltimore and Ohio information office, set to open soon, after decades in rail service.
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Porter Garriaan
Army and Navy Union
Getson
Roowevelt
Hanley Garriaona
Robert C Galbraith
Mr Galbraith
Browne
Porter Gardnon
Ant
G L Snider
Roosevelt Garco
Snider
Washington
Aries
Plaskington
Snide
Galbratthe
Staton Muster
WG Robey
Baltimore and Ohio
Thin City
Leen
Mr Robey
Evan Justice Named Publicity Head for North Hoyas
Evan Justice, a renowned newspaper man with ties to the Washington bureau of the New York World, has been appointed publicity mentor for the North Hoyas. The naval ship headquarters will be in New York.
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Evan Justice
Con Ress
Washington
New York World
North Hoya
Bteamship
New You
Weather Conditions Report From Dept of Agriculture Friday
Weather conditions show widespread showers in northern areas with cooler temperatures and a mix of sun. Strong entities include Cedar Key, Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi River mouth, Lower Lakes, New England, and Oklahoma, with forecasts of cooler Saturdays and continued unsettled conditions across the Midwest and Northeast.
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TS Dept of Agriculure
Burea
Washington
Feria
Oklahoma
Exclera
Colorado
Warrier Ia
England
Azlor
Euatera
Lake Glen
Maclane
Wyoming
Usd U
Lake Feslon
Wirmer
Fston Suatey
New England
Rewshire
Freeh
New Depot Plans Smokeless Effort Reported
A August report from the mmukenspellen committee notes railroads ruling on smokeless depots. It records 79 percent engine meters in use during the month with only sixty cases of objection to smoke reductions.
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Ipomatt
Terry
Laing
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Parry
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Sylvester James Gata
Liang Ton-Yen
Wu Tingtang Ja
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Plomatic Corps
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Stockbridge
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Seal Weather Report
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Lowe
Rhea
Abselal
Weashington Post
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Malar
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