Immunity Granted in Standard Oil Case For Moffett Testimony
Judge Landis ruled the Chicago and Alton Railway need not appear further in the grand jury probe into rebates tied to the Standard Oil Company of Indiana. Attorney General Bonaparte argued immunity for James A. Moffett and the company was sought to ensure cooperative testimony. the grand jury remains in session with witnesses recalled and no discharge granted.
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Standard Ox] Company of
Indiana
Oil ‘Trust
CT Hage
Landis
United States
Chicago and Alton Railway
Stanaad
Company of Indiana
Whiting
Stila
Bonaparte Shuss
Liatriet
Alma
Mc Moarilion
Stardard
Arefore
Chicago and Alton Faireoad
Monet
Standard OK Company
Cotler
Reife
Chicago and
Alten Railroad Company
Standard OM Company
James & Metter
Foy
Paves Way for Aston Sale Amid Alleged Avon Rebates
The article details a company restructuring decision shaping the transfer of assets to the Avon group and the Rock Island nearby, noting directors including F J Harriman and associates. It notes examinations of physical conditions and government actions influencing the deal, with references to a prosecutor’s probe and executive committee involvement.
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Rock Island
Notler
Decimon
Acantere
Neue Imporeanas
Harriman
Independence League Not Yet Deciding On National Politics
The Independence League has not fixed plans for national action. A Friday conference in the city may shape or delay moves as to align with state actions or pursue immediate policy steps. The candidate declines personal presidential ambitions, emphasizing dedication to the league and reform through organization and outreach.
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Independence League
New York
M—Willam Randomy
Mondey
Tribune
Tribune Articis
The
Attre
Tuck
Tiontiflc
Tam
Independence Gragie
Ixbor
Asin Nine
Independerce League
Whan
Feague
Naturalization districts to be created across the country
Attorney General Cooley describes a plan to implement the new naturalization law by forming eight or more naturalization districts nationwide. Appointments for assistant attorneys and inspectors will occur in each district to carry out the law statewide.
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Ansathat
Geneal Cooley
Washington
Frank Im
Far West
Ogame
Tle
Tormeya
Fh Roy
Henry Gets Fraud Cases Probed in Oregon Prosecution
Wall Street officials prepare to prosecute alleged land grafters in Oregon. Frets J Weney, noted for prior land fraud cases and recent San Francisco municipal fraud prosecutions, is detained again to oversee a new policy in Oregon. Bevetal land fraud cases will be assigned to him for his expert knowledge while others stay with the district attorney.
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Wall
Oregon
Frets J Weney
San Francisco
Sulla
Wanamaker Building Opening Honors Secretary Wanamaker Guest
Special to The Washinet recounts a quiet afternoon and evening reception honoring Mr Wanamaker as the new Wanamaker Building in Astor Place opens. The guest, former clerk to Secretary of Treasury George B. Cortelyou, recalls Wanamaker’s prior postmaster general service in Benjamin Harrison’s cabinet. The event marks not only a merchant empire milestone but a culmination of years’ effort toward a supported educational recovery and broader enterprise progress.
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New York
George DB Cortejou
Treasury
Postalice Department
John Wanamaker
Benjamin Harrison
Mr Wanamaker
Flinter
Wanamaker
Astor Place
Stewart Store
Wanamaket
Corteson
Freamury
Wil Ny
Texas Sues Pullman And Western Union For Fees
Texas Attorney General Davideon filed suit against the Pullman Company and the Western Union Telegraph Company to bar operation in Texas and to recover permit fees totaling 100000 dollars based on capital stock. The petition asserts the companies have operated in Texas for years without proper incorporation proof as required by law. The state seeks an injunction against doing business until compliance.
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Pullman
Western Union Companies
Autti
Tex
Davideon
Texas
Pullman Company
Western Trinn ‘Telegraph Company
Teron
Cw Company
Copia
Railway not retaliating over securities sale policy stance
Statement by Southern Railway Campornt President Finley explains cessation of construction and shop reductions stem from inability to set securities at satisfactory figures not from attitude of states. Company cites need for improved transportation facilities and prudent capital management. aims to complete only projects with ready funding while maintaining service and repairs.
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Southern Railway
Campornt
Finley Yotterday
Lowthern Kilway
Realson
Mavesford
Thia Haw Hoon
Prudent Buanens
Thore
China to experiment with municipal elections on reform council
A state department report notes a Chinese plan to establish a grand council to counter regional rulers and create a constitutional government. It describes Tientsin elections, limited suffrage by education and property, and exclusions for habitual opium smokers and religious leaders under a proposed self rule system.
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China
State Department
Winister Rockhill
General Council
ALP
Wrogkiu Saye
Board At Home Affairs
Ot China
Mishaif Rovernment
Tientsin
Wan Electei
Rockhll
Trennain
Theen
Almast
No Pier at Jamestown Exposition Abandonment Ordered
The War Department directed abandonment of a planned permanent pier at Jamestown Island after Congress allocated 1600 for its erection. Delays by government representatives and landowners stalled negotiations, while Virginia Antiquities Reservation contributed frontage land. Army engineers were told to halt further pier steps following a March agreement with Mrs Barnet to use her wharf during the Jamestown Exposition.
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Lnginerrs
Warhaa
Jamestown Island
Congress
Association For the Reservation of
Virginia Antiquities
United States
Virginia
Mra Barnet
Secrétary of War
Governor to speak at Gettysburg monument unveiling
Albany reports Governor will speak Friday afternoon at the ceremony unveiling a monument to Gen Greene who commanded troops at Culps Hill. Hurtes left for New York tonight to witness the Gettysburg battlefield events. General Henry and military Secretary Col Fredd Well accompany the governor.
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Gen. Greene
Albany
Guy Hurtes
New York
Gettysburg Battle Field
Green
Culpa Hill
Henry
Cox Tightens Grip on Ohio Republican Power in Cincinnati Area
George B Cox has resumed full control of the Hamilton County and Cincinnati Republican scene. Judge Howard Terry faced dismissal as a potential successor after Cox’s firm stance against open conventions. Ferrin and others criticized Cox for dictating delegate selections and railway appointments, while protests over the convention process intensified.
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Chelnnal
Ohio
George B Cox
Hamton County
Cincinnattia
Howard Terry
Superior Court
Teach
Cox
Ruth
Ferrin
Ble College Ten
Perm Cox
Arantée
Cincinnati Southern
Amor Smith
Ferrin Eintea
Coal bids calm fears on Navy Atlantic fleet voyage
Proposals to ship American coal for the Atlantic battleship fleet voyage to the Pacific were plentiful, with bids from United States Shipping Company and others. Admiral Cowle said coal supply is feasible for American bottoms, at potentially lower costs than Welsh coal, though officials noted varying bid details.
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Pacific
Bureau of Equpment
Navy Department
Bavy Department
Bilge Peveral Fittan
United States Shipping Company
Nichols Howard Holder
Ed Luckentach
Weat India Steamship Company
Tweedi
Lind & Up
American Hawaiian Steamship Company
Allen E Lilekermen
Pacific Coal and Transportation Company
Barber & Co
Castner
Currance Bullitt
New York
New One‘land Coal and Coke Company
Boston Towhoat Company
Boston
Americar
Transportation Company
McCall_ Dine & Co
Frank J Hogan
Washinton
Azerowats
Yurean Wamedatety
TOO EARLY SAYS LOOMIS TAFT COULD MISS NOMINATION
Former Assistant Secretary of State Loomis surveys the Republican field across states from California to New York. He notes no candidate yet solidified by January and warns Taft’s nomination is not guaranteed as Hughes Cortelyou and Cortelyau gain traction amid shifting party sentiment.
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Brungin
Loomia of Olio
California
New York
Hughes
Cannan
Cattelyau
Taft
Mar
Widdle
Lavi
Cortelynu
Mery
Vortelyou
Cortalyou
Congress
Battleship Expansion Debate Splits Naval Board Views
The naval general board discussed possible increases in the fleet with options ranging from two battleships to as many as four first line units. Some members urged a larger scale build while others favored spending around 40 million dollars for new ships. Further recommendations, including more submarines and scouts, were hinted at but details remain guarded as committee deliberations continue.
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Brownson
Bureau of
Bureau of Mitigation
Groges
Ervinern Ang
Fragmented Army Orders Record From Coastal Defense Briefing
A dense, OCR noisy army orders summary lists officers, units, and postings including Fort Mook Cape Talget and Sandy Hook Proving Ground. It references promotions, medical and ordnance service, board examinations for captains, vessel movements, and a habeas corpus filing in the Cyrus Gillett case.
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Emerny
Worthington Ava Dave
Tranmere
Teaderick
Wenessty
Oronanea
Martindstaff Coast Artillery
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Crefaurn
Rusaeil
Niveau
Oh Donane
Daly d
William G Doone
Ben Dorey
Tnd
Stusruty
Nismogie
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Mahlon
Joan ” Lambie Garheld
Fort Mook
Ebor
Cape Talget
Porer
Sexy Moon
Samy Hck
Cantha
Col Stephorn
Bluntenante
Iour
Samy Hook
Kendy Hook
Army Gate
New York City
Tim
McDowell Cal
Jynm
Sandy Hook Proving Ground
Sans Hank NJ
Maj Coffin Buried With Military Honors at Arlington
Maj. Coffin died in Manila and funeral services were held with military honors in Arlington Cemetery after a brief grave service. Survived by three sons René, Arthur, and Charles Colin.
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Gugens
Arlington Cemetery
Gofock
John van Schalck
Offelate May Coffin
Manila
Presbyterian Church To
Seon
Gur Cather
Latreeta
Mra Coffin
Philippines
Maj. Coffin
Zurene Coffin
Arthur Coffin
Charles Colin
New York City
Murray Heads to Florida in Key West Barracks Move
Brig Gen Murray chief of artillery departs for Key West Florida to study removing the artillery barracks from the current site to the larger installation two miles away. The move aims to reduce travel for crews servicing the guns and to consolidate facilities.
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Key West Artillery Barracks
Murray
Key West
Fla O
Ager
Tance
War service unrecorded by Army volunteers seeks recognition
Members of the Association for War-time Volunteers urge Congress to grant rightful benefits. They served as Quartermaster’s Department clerks during the Civil War, fought in Fort Stevens defenses, and aided Mosby’s raiders though never mustered out. President Charles J Maeridl plans a meeting to present the case.
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Association For
Quartermaster's Department of the Army
Mame
Congress
Charles J Maeridl
Quartermastees
Confederatea
Zarly
Fort Stevens
Mosby
Miller
Comsreta
Endurance Riding Planned for Army Officers Ride
General Staff designates October for a 15 mile endurance ride by field officers in the Washington area. The route runs from War Department and Fort Myer to National Park and return via Sixteenth Street Brightenrood Road and Liv er Spring. Finish along National Park roads to spare horse hooves.
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Oe General Staff
Roosevelt
Duvall
Braft
Fear Am
Washington
War Department
Warkington Barracks
Fort Myer
Sixteenth Street
Brightenrood Road
Liver Spring
National Park
Outbreak Averted as Central American Peace Talks Advance
Reports say tension between Honduras and Guatemala eased after peace negotiations boosted by provisional Central American protocol. President Davex of Honduras and leaders in Guatemala signaled support for stability to deter rival influences as election pressures and alleged plots faded from the scene. Secretary Metcalf announces changes in staff, with Moses named private secretary to replace Leon A Clark.
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Davex
Honduras
Guatemale
Manuel Mantia
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Ita
Aucres
State Department
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Wen
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Pyoemlent Cabreras Desie
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Starr
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Nei Vate
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