Immunity Granted in Alton Road Rebates Case Subpoenas Ordered
Judge Landis ruled that the Chicago and Alton Railway need not appear in connection with rebates tied to the Standard Oil Company of Indiana. Attorney General Bonaparte urged the grand jury to drop pursuit of certain charges, citing promises of immunity to James A. Moffett. Proceedings reflect ongoing investigation of alleged favoritism in interstate commerce and corporate rebates involving Whiting and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Paves Way for Aston Sale Through Court Action
Fragmented report outlines decisions in a government related case affecting a corporate sale. It notes transfers and examinations of property conditions, mentions F J Harriman and Avon agency leadership, and cites ongoing probe into alleged rebates linked to the Stumbed Col Company.
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Rock Island
Notler Rsult
Decimon
Acantere
Neue Imporeanas
Harriman
Avon
Hearst Hot A Candidate Independence League Split Unclear
A conference in New York is undecided on national politics. William Randty hears that the Independence League may or may not act nationally. no nomination or firm step has been decided.
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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
Attorney General Cooley and naturalization district plan
A fragmented note outlines Attorney General Cooley replying from Washington about shaping a system for naturalization. It mentions districts, appointments of attorneys and inspectors, and the aim to divide the country into eight districts to carry out the new law. The text references regional travel and an emphasis on implementing naturalization procedures nationwide.
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Ansathat
Geneal Cooley
Washington
Frank Im
Far West
Ogame
Tle
Tormeya
Fh Roy
Henry Gets Fraud Cases In Oregon Prosecutions
Wall Prosecute Alleged Land Grafters in Oregon for Government. Frets J Weney, noted for previous land fraud prosecutions in Oregon and recent municipal fraud cases in San Francisco, has been detained to lead a new policy in Oregon. He will oversee land fraud cases due to his special knowledge, while other cases remain with the district attorney.
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Wall
Oregon
Frets J Weney
San Francisco
Sulla
Wanamaker Guest Recalled Former Postmaster General Host
Special to The Washington New York story recalls George D. Cortelyou serving as Secretary of the Treasury and Wanamaker’s clerk in the Postal Service when John Wanamaker was Postmaster General in Benjamin Harrison’s cabinet. A quiet afternoon and evening reception marked the formal opening of the new Wanamaker Building in Astor Place across from Stewart’s store. The event highlighted Wanamaker’s pride in the money making enterprise and the public edifice as a symbol of commerce and opportunity for the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George DB Cortejou
Treasury
Postalice Department
John Wanamaker
Benjamin Harrison
Mr Wanamaker
Flinter
Wanamaker
Astor Place
Stewart Store
Wanamaket
Corteson
Bean
Freamury
Ss Wiley
Texas Sues Pullman and Western Union for Fees
Attorney General of Texas filed suit against the Pullman Company and the Western Union Telegraph Company to halt business in Texas and to collect permit fees totaling 100 60 dollars based on a capital stock of 109 000 600 dollars. The petition claims both firms have operated in Texas for years without proper incorporation or tax filings, seeking injunction and penalties.
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Pullman
Western Union Companies
Autti
Tex
Davideon
Texas
Pullman Company
Western Trinn ‘Telegraph Company
Teron
Cw Company
Copia
Railway stance masks funding limits on Southern Railway projects
The Southern Railway Campornt explains that construction pauses and reduced shop forces arise from capital limits and adverse state securities laws, not attitudes of states. Management promises continued improvements where funding permits, with only essential projects advanced to completion when costed capital is secured.
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Lowthern Kilway
Realson
Mavesford
Thia Haw Hoon
Prudent Buanens
Thore
China to Experiment With Municipal Elections Amid Edict Bar
A state department dispatch from Rockhill dated August 9 outlines plans for a municipal council in Tientsin with parliamentary representation. The plan restricts suffrage to educated property holders and excludes habitual opium smokers, Buddhist and Taoist priests, and religious leaders from voting or holding office as the government experiments toward a representative system in China.
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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 Site Abandoned
A war department report explains that the Jamestown pier project was halted due to Congress only providing 1600 dollars for its construction and delays from Virginia Antiquities Association. Negotiations with landowners and use of a private wharf during the Jamestown Exposition influenced the decision to abandon the permanent landing pier plan.
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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 and army officials attend Gettysburg monument unveiling
Albany dispatch reports Governor and Major General Henry with Col. Fredd Well attend the Gettysburg battlefield ceremony for a monument to Gen. Greene. Guy Hurtes travels to New York to join the event and a Friday afternoon address is planned in memory of the Union general who led the brigade at Culpeper Hill.
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Gen. Greene
Albany
Guy Hurtes
New York
Gettysburg Battle Field
Green
Culpa Hill
Henry
Cox Maintains Control of Hamilton County Republicans
George B Cox asserts dominance in Cincinnati and Hamilton County Republican circles after a power move. Judge Howard Terry, expected to seek Cox's successor, is told he will not be a candidate, fueling tensions ahead of the Saturday convention. Ferrin accuses Cox of dictating delegate selections and railway appointments, while others criticize the open convention push.
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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 show ample American supply for fleet voyage
The Navy Bureau of Equipment opened bids for transporting American coal for the Atlantic battleship fleet voyaging to the Pacific. Several firms offered to supply Welsh coal, but most bids favored shipping American coal in American bottoms, with estimates suggesting cheaper delivery than Welsh coal. The United States Shipping Company offered to move the full 143,900 tons on foreaken bottoms for 5500.
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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 As Taft prospects seem murky amid wide Republican debate
Former Assistant Secretary of State Loomis reports a nationwide tour shows no candidate has solid backing yet. He notes strong Taft and Hughes sentiment varies by region, Cortelyou and Cortelynu currents rise in New York, and Congress outcomes before January will shape the nominee.
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Sue Taft
Brungin
Loomia of Olio
California
New York
Hughes
Cannan
Cattelyau
Taft
Mar
Widdle
Lavi
Cortelynu
Mery
Vortelyou
Cortalyou
Congress
Navy Board Weighs Bigger Battleships As Congress Likely Favorable
Members of the general board of the navy debate funding a larger fleet this year with recommendations ranging from two battleships at around 80 million to 40 million for additional cruisers and submarines. The discussions hint at a shift toward a much larger naval force, while secrecy around the board’s proceedings is stressed.
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Brownson
Bureau of
Bureau of Mitigation
Groges
Ervinern Ang
Army orders and military appointments from chaotic dispatch
A jumble of Army and Navy directives, assignments, and movements dated across Forts, Sandy Hook, and abroad. Notable items include ordnance corps promotions, board examinations for captains, naval vessel movements, and a habeas corpus petition regarding Private Cyrus Gillett after a court-mmartial acquittal.
Major Coffin Buried With Arlington Service
Maj Gugens Coffin, a US Army officer, buried in Arlington after brief services in Manila and New York. Military honors at Arlington Cemetery followed a church service at Presbyterian Church in Manila. He leaves three sons Zurene Coffin, Arthur Coffin, and Charles Coffin.
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Arlington
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 to Florida to inspect Key West artillery removal
Brig Gen Murray chief of artillery departs for Key West Florida to review plans to move the artillery barracks from the current site two miles away to the larger installation nearby. The move aims to reduce travel distance as guns and crews require servicing.
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Key West Artillery Barracks
Murray
Key West
Fla O
Ager
Tance
War service unrecorded by Quartermaster volunteers appeal
Members of the Association for War-time Volunteers of the Army Quartermaster’s Department plan to present their case to Congress for recognition. Although they served as troops and fought at Fort Stevens and against Mosby, they were only clerks and never officially mustered out, claiming honorable release per a 1862 order and Attorney General Miller ruling. President Charles J Maeridl will call a meeting to organize the presentation of their 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 Ride Planned by General Staff Route Out of Washington
October date set for a 15 mile army endurance ride for field officers. The route begins at Fort Myer and Washington Barracks, proceeds along Sixteenth Street to Brightenrood Road, Liv er Spring, then across country to the National Park, finishing on soft National Park roads. Soldiers from War Department units and detachments will participate, riding a balance of walk trot and gallop.
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Oe General Staff
Roosevelt
Duvall
Fear Am
Washington
War Department
Warkington Barracks
Fort Myer
Sixteenth Street
Brightenrood Road
Liver Spring
National Park
Outbreak Averted as Central American Peace Talks Move Forward
The report notes tensions between Honduras and Guatemala over presidential succession but states a risk of war has been averted. Negotiations led by leaders in Central America, with U S backing, aim to ensure stability while preparing for a conference and peace protocol.
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Honduras
Guatemala
Arvoraing Toler
Davex
Guatemale
Manuel Mantia
Hlonauras
Foiral Mercan Republies
Ita
Aucres
Ims
Wen
Suaterela
Fondies
Viad
Pyoenlent Cabreras Des
Starr
Misio
Jans
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Cooley
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Heney
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Republican Party of Cincinnati
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Florida
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Washington, D.C
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St. Knights OF Jerusalem
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Wasdelin Leafs
Geitar Rose
Anton Kaspar
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