Standard Oil Tests and Bribery Allegations Revealed
The interstate commerce commission hears a dramatic indictment of Standard Oil over fake tests and bribery to crush independents. Witnesses describe lamp tricks, wick manipulation, and secret six cent rates, with former employees testifying to coercive methods and illicit payments.
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Standard Oil Company
Garfield
Charles J. Smith
Ilinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission
H. E. Browney
Burlington
Interstate Commission
Whiting
Chicago
Prouty
Commission
Sherrick Convicted Former State Auditor in Embezzlement Case
Attorneys for Seek Sherrick in Indianapolis report the former state auditor has been convicted of embezzlement. Proceedings detail embezzlement charges and subsequent release considerations. The case involves ongoing legal actions in Marion County with emphasis on accountability and sentencing prospects.
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Sherrick
Indianapolis
Ind
Auaitor
Boundary dispute map between England and Turkey
Map shows the territory involved in a boundary dispute between England and Turkey outlining claimed borders and key geographical markers. It highlights the contested region and adjacent landmarks, indicating areas of dispute.
Government Wins Unconditional Surrender of Paper Trust
In St Paul the United States government secured an unconditional surrender of the General Paper Company trust in U S circuit court before Judge Sanborn. The suit, begun December 27, 1904, aimed to dissolve a 24 defendant restraint of interstate commerce. Three witnesses fined for contempt prior refused to testify. price of white paper fell to $1.85 per 199 pounds, with word of a potential new combine looming.
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C. S. McNall
Northwestern Paper Company
A. C. Bossard
Itasca Paper Company
B. F. Nelson
Hennepin Paper Company
Turks Evacuate Tabah Amid Boundary Deliberations
Constantinople Tabah evacuated by Turkish troops under sultan orders. The porte’s Friday reply to Britain’s note accepts evacuation and a boundary delimitation commission, but its phrasing risks rejection by Sir Nicholas O Connor who demands full satisfaction before the British deadline. Also Salvation Army critique heard at Philadelphia conference on relief work.
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Constantinople
Tabah
Porte
Nicholas O'Conor
Salvation Army
Philadelphia
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Edwin D. Solenberger
Associated Charities of
Minneapolis
Fairbanks Birthday Observed During Busy Senate Day
Washington reports Vice President Fairbanks turned 54 Friday as he presided over the Senate in a session marked by heavy activity. He received many messages from friends nationwide.
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Fairbanks
Washington
Senate
Russian Douma Opens in Splendor at Winter Palace
St. Petersburg reports the Russian parliament opening without incident in a ceremony at the Winter Palace. Emperor Nicholas delivered the throne speech, pledging to uphold the parliament. no land reform or amnesty for political prisoners was mentioned. A late revolt issue and a Gapon death mystery are also noted.
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St. Petersburg
Winter Palace
Nicholas
Father Gapon
Ozerki
Finland
Senate Passes Primary Bill As Amended By Substitution
The house Thursday passed the senate primary bill as amended by the Shurtleff substitution by 84 to 56. The senate declined to concur in the Shurtleff primary election bill. Conference committees will be appointed.
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Springfield
Prince of Wales thanks for safe journey at Westminster Abbey
London reports the prince of Wales following his father’s example 30 years ago publicly gave thanks for his return from India at a Westminster Abbey service. The event marks a ceremonial note in the royal itinerary with the heir apparent expressing gratitude for safe travel to the Indian empire.
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London
India
Prince of Wales
Westminster Abbey
Bank President Shot Dead in Montezuma Home
Montezuma Indiana W H Sylvester president of the First National Bank of Montezuma was shot and killed at his home at noon Thursday by his brother whose mind is believed to be affected.
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National Oil Company
Illinois
Montezuma
Ind
W.H. ‘Sylvester
First National Bank of
Secretary Bonaparte Improves and May Return Next Week
Washington reports Secretary Bonaparte has recovered enough to travel to his country home near Baltimore and is expected to resume duties at the Navy Department next week.
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Bonaparte
Washington
Navy Department
Baltimore
The
Navy
President Replies to Tillman on Rate Bill in Senate
The White House released a lengthy correspondence on the rate bill dispute. The president states he met with Chandler and many others, explained Hepburn bill terms, and supported limiting court review to two issues while avoiding broad constitutional overreach. The attorney general’s letter details conferences with Tillman Bailey and the Allison amendment nuance.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Senator Allison
Tillman
Chandler
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tillman and Bailey
House
Bailey
Cullom
Allison
Root
Taft
Tilman and Bailey
Court of Review
Senator Bailey
Congress
President Roosevelt Denies Charges In Senate Clash
Senators Bailey Tillman attacked the president in debate and Roosevelt read a direct denial in the senate. Tillman claimed the president backed down on tariff and railroad regulation while Dolliver, Lapp and Carter defended him and Lodge spoke for the president. A Chandler statement later repeated Roosevelt’s denials as false.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Republic
Bailey
Tillman
Dmiley
Clay
Chandler
Dolliver
Lapp
Carter
Allison
Lodge
Tilman
Foraker
Knox
Spooner
British Turkish notes Accept Demands In Constantinople Exchange
The Turkish government communicated to Ambassador O'Connor that it fully accepts Britain’s demands. The note refers to prior Turkish objections and confirms resolution in the Constantinople talks.
Fire Rages through Clifton Home Killing Two Children
In Pittsburgh area Clifton county a fire destroyed Marcus A. Woodward's residence Saturday night. Two children, Margaret 21 months and Marcus eight months, died in the blaze found beneath the upstairs room. Woodward escaped as flames and smoke forced him out. Attempts to rescue the children failed amid fierce flames and a bucket brigades futility. Valuables and art treasures owned by Woodward were lost.
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Pittsburg
Marcus A. Woodward
Clifton
This County
Margaret
Marcus
Woodward
Enormous Gulfport plant burns. millions in losses reported
A large Gulfport Mississippi facility tied to New Orleans Naval Store Company suffered a devastating fire on Sunday. The blaze caused extensive damage and estimated losses run into the millions with insurance coverage noted.
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Gulfport
Miss
New Orleans Naval. ‘Store Company
Ss. Shottst
Wely
Vesuvius Keeps Busy
Vague fragment notes ongoing activity around Vesuvius with scattered references, but readable details are limited and no clear events or dates emerge from the text.
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Standard Company
Cleveland
Henora
Standard
H. L. Hibbs
Hibbs
Standard Ofl Company
Mr. Hibbs
H. Hand
Cincinnati
Standard Oil Company of Kentucky
Royal Oil Company
Monmouth
York
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Turkey
Paper Trust
Czar
Emperor Nicholas
Father
Senator Tillman
Long, Overman, Bacon and Spooner
Dili
Bir. Chandler
Chantest
Mr. Moody
Benaetors
Bailey and
Tielman
Britain
O’connor
Vesuvius
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