Archbold Testimony in Sherman Suit Leads to Further Oil Details
New York December 7 John D Archbold vice president of Standard Oil testified on direct examination about property transfers to the Standard Oil organization and cash origins for acquisitions from 1875 to 1882. Henry M Tilford was then called by the defense as the session ended.
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New York
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Co
Archbold
Standard Onts
Standard
Treasuries
Henry M. Tilford
Standard Ol! Company of
California
Garcia Family Murder Near Troy Prompts Martinez Theory
Dec 7. Authorities advance a theory that Francisco Martinez alias Jesus Harola killed four Garcia family members in their ranch home near Troy to hide evidence linking him to the earlier murder of Ronaldo Martin, a wealthy sheep raiser. The seven year old Garcia girl remains missing amid sparse communications and harsh blizzard conditions.
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Trinidad
Garcia
Troy
Francisco Martinez
Jesus Harola
Martinez
Ronaldo Martin
Martines
Martin
Garcias
Ga ‘Ela
Died in his office Lieutenant Colonel Torrey dies suddenly
Manila December 7 Lieutenant Colonel Zerah W. Torrey inspector general of the depot of Visayas died suddenly in his offices at Halito today probably from heart failure. Began sessions today Denver December 7 President Roosevelt commissions on country life began its sessions at 9 o'clock this morning in Denver.
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Manila
Dee
Zerah W. Torrey
Depot of
Visayas
Hallo
Denver
Roosevelt
Commission On
Kenyon J. Butterfeld
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Amherst
Mass
Henry Wallace
Des Moines
Iowa
C. J. Blanchard
Washington, D. C
Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Weather forecast for Connecticut and regional storm
Forecast calls for clear and colder tonight in Connecticut then fair and colder Tuesday with fresh to strong southwest winds. Storm central this morning brings rain or snow and high winds along the eastern lake region and Atlantic coast north of Hatteras. Storm moves east today followed by clearing and cooler conditions tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures dip below normal from the Mississippi valley to the Deep South.
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Connecticut
Perion
Lake
Atlantic
Hatteras
The Blue Mosque in Cairo and Its Tiles of Ecstasy
Robert Hichens extols Cairo's Blue Mosque Ibrahim Aga famed for purple blue tiles that glow with living color and uplift the mood, contrasting its rough exterior with a dazzling interior. The piece transitions to a humorous note on a Canadian mother-in-law suit over sixteen cents, then briefly describes Siamese weights and measures using cocoanut shells and tamarind seeds.
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Ibrahim Aga
Rome
St. Peter's
Cailo
Mohammed Ali
Bine
Loggia
Etna
Cairo
Bine Mosque
Gamia el Movayad
el Abmar
Red
Robert Hichens
Siam
Treasury sends 1910 appropriation estimates to Congress
Washington December 7 the secretary of the treasury transmitted to congress the book of estimates for the service for the fiscal year ending June 30 1910. The summary shows depart ment by department estimates for 1910 and appropriations for 1909 including deficiency and permanent annual items totaling 842 408 948 343 629 993. The 1910 estimates exceed 1909 by 57 000 676.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Records Fall in Six Day International Bicycle Race
The six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden saw hour records shattered by sixteen teams with only Brocco and Labrousse losing a lap. By hour seven the leaders posted 163 miles 5 laps, nine laps faster than the 1900 Elkes MacFarland mark. In the final sprint Moran sparked a 27 minute dash that reshaped the standings.
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Madison Square Garden
Brocco and
Labrousse
Brocco
Ilke
MacFarland
Moran
Faber
la Fourcade
la Brousse
Downing
Hollister
Walthour
Root
Devonovitch
Drobach
Galvin
Wiley
Elkes and MacFarland
Butt and Stoll
Dupre and
Georget
Fogler
Lawson
Downey
Logan
Downey and
Elkes
Mo Farland
National Exchange Bank Closed by Comptroller Order
Doors at Springfield Missouri bank with capital of 100000 remained closed today as a notice on the doors stated closure by direction of the comptroller of the currency. In Nebraska, Norfolk recorded a morning low of 12 degrees below zero as northern areas cooled further.
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Springfield
Dec
National Exchange Bank
Fello
Norfolk
Neb
Nebraska
Senate and House Open with New Senators Sworn In
Washington December 7 331 members attended the opening session as Senator elect Carroll Page was sworn in. Seven new members filled vacancies by death or resignation. Speaker Cannon and Vice President elect Sherman received ovations as the houses convened and adjourned briefly after routine business.
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Washington
Senate
Fairbanks
Carroll
Page
United States
House of Representatives
Allison
House
Sherman
Cannon
New York
Champ Clark
Diplomatic Immunity, Chinese Diplomacy Flap and Chapel Tale
Washington policeman jokes with a nine year old claiming immunity after shrubbery disturbance. The boy cites being son of an envoy. The piece contrasts claimed immunity with legal duty. It also outlines Chinese and foreign terms of endearment for nations and recalls a University of Pennsylvania chapel tale about a disengaged student body and a dreaming chaplain.
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Washington
Chicago ‘Tribune
Dupont Circle
Legation
Consul Eckstromer Dies by Self-Inflicted Poison
Charles A Eckstromer Swedish vice consul of St Louis died at his home by taking prussic acid. A note found said he had killed himself and requested Dr Langan be called. He leaves a widow and had recently faced a controversy with federal officers over a exequateur dispute with Roosevelt administration.
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St Louis
Charles A. Eckstromer
Eckstromer
Roosvelt
Sular
Ekstromer
Langan
N E Co Opposes Wording of Mayor Thoms Permit
Telephone firms dislike the permit text that would require removing all poles and wires from the street even if owned by others. Connecticut company has wires on poles so burial would leave most lines in place. City backs conduits to bury wires, but firms fear space for water mains sewers and drains. Municipal conduits could reduce costs and benefit all.
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Thoms
Telephone Company
Connecticut Company
General Assembly
City News Floods Prompt Coat Sale and Local Deaths
Floods struck the city as Singleton & Co's John Martin aged 5 died today with funeral at 2 tomorrow at St Joseph's cemetery. Julia Walsh aged 45 died at hospital and will be buried at Calvary after service at Immaculate Conception. Probate matters involve John H Cassidy and Philly Galligan's estate. A district court verdict found Nils Rasmussen not guilty of breach of peace. Injunction blocks distribution of Edmund J Daly's father's estate pending court action. Street flooding on Baldwin near Madison prompts calls for street committee and surface water work.
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Raine Coats
Singleton & Co
John Martin
Matherine Martin
Pemberton Street
St Joseph's Cemetery
Julia Walsh
East Main Street
Immacuate Conception Church
Calvary Cemetery
John H. Cassidy
Philly Galligan
South Leonard Street
Nils Rasmussen
Town Plot
Joseph Cohen
Burpee
District Court
Julia Daly
Simpson
Supreme Court of Common Pleas
New Haven
Edmund J Daly
Lowe
Baldwin Street
Madison Street
Baldwin
Reservoirs Filling Safe After Big Rainfall
Superintendent Kennedy told a Democrat reporter that 1.69 inches of rain raised the Branch by 12 inches and East Mountain by 2.5, easing the water famine. He said city water use for elevators may resume tomorrow and noted the storm prevented spillway overflow. The piece also recites quotes, a joke about a weather prophet, and small notices including a burglary report and Panama canal bids.
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Kennedy
East Mountain
Water Department
Work Gloves and Dress Gloves Price Range
Listings show work gloves priced from 10 cents to one dollar and dress gloves in various kinds ranging from 75 cents to five dollars. Also listed are 980 to 5.00, indicating additional glove prices or stock identifiers.
Unsure Fragments on Bent Teas Coffee Label Claim
Incomplete notice fragment mentions a food act and June date, with Bent Teas and Best Coffees as likely brand references. The readable bits imply a product claim or compliance note but lack clear actions, dates, or entities to form a complete news item.
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Reem
East Side
Molly
Ida Kaplan
Torrey
Department of Visayas
Commission
Halifax
Dominion
Ottawa
Lady Laurier
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Rockville
Weather Forecast
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Missisainn Valley
Memphis
England
Canada
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Ing
State Dept
Treas Dept
War Dept
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Neys
Charles BE. Davis
Frederick Austin
Try & Democrat
France
Italy
Germany
Divine
University of Pennsylvania
N. KE. CO
City News
Branch
Hartford
Tessie
W. G. Coexter
Pearl Street
Cortelyou Today
Ridge St
Bank Street
Eastern Tea Importersco
South Main St
Waterbury Agency
Glenwood Ranges
Hampson-Sellew Furniture Ca
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