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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1907
Page
1
Penalty of 29,240,000 dollars assessed against Standard Oil Trust for violation of the Interstate Commerce Act in the Alton case. Judge Landis imposed the fine as the concluding action in the legal proceedings tied to the case.
Judge Landis fines the Standard Oil Company of Indiana 29 240 000 for railroad rebate violations. The ruling, the largest corporate fine in U S criminal history, labels company leaders as akin to counterfeiters and orders further grand jury action. Rockefeller attended. government and defense debated execution delays as appeal looms.
Oyster Bay August 3 President Roosevelt received from the Associated Press the decision by Justice Sandia in Chicago district court against the Standard Oil Company of Indiana with fines totaling 240000. The president had no comment to offer on the ruling.
James A. Moffet of Standard Oil of Indiana defends the company in federal court at Chicago over a shipment from Whiting to St Louis. He argues the government’s rate claim of 16 cents per hundred pounds is wrong and that 6 cents was the lawful rate based on railroad commission guidance. He contends the case targets an honest inquiry into prices and insists the prosecution denies the defendant a square deal while noting the railroad itself has not been indicted.
An official of Standard Oil denounces Judge Landis fines as unequal and excessive. He notes the total oil value was $670,000 per car with cars valued at about $450, yet the company faces $20,000 per car. Standard attorneys say such sums are unprecedented in statute violations.
James R. Garfield secretary of the interior told Riverside chamber of commerce that the Chicago Standard Oil fine marks the end of a lengthy fight to show that no one is above the law. He said prosecutions could collect the fine and that ten thousand similar counts hang over others and may bring further penalties.
Cleveland, Aug 3. John D Rockefeller, a key figure in Standard Oil history, played golf this morning after learning Standard Oil Company was fined 29,240,000 by a federal court in Chicago. He showed no anger and resumed play, eventually winning his match.
Bedford Mass Aug 3 H H Roge at Fairhaven summer home says he has no comment on Judge Landis decision in the Standard Oil case.
Morning Journal special Leased Wire reports that early returns show a safe nationalist majority in the Philippine election. Leaders plan to press for arms freedom jury reform and rebalancing the Philippine commission to boost nationalist representation. Guerrero likely to be U S delegate. Ormens favored as assembly speaker. Conservatives may clash with Comex faction over party control.
Tangier reports a grave crisis as Moors clash with European refugees from Casa Blanca. The French cruiser Galilee refrains from bombardment at consular request while civilians flee and bodies are burned, amid lines of troops and growing panic.
A semi official note from Paris says Morocco cannot quell disorders at Casablanca. France and Spain plan a temporary occupation to protect all nationals and enforce penalties, aligned with the Algeciras agreement spirit.
Within Tangier Aug The statement says General Sir Henry Mac Lean a prisoner of the Ratsull for about a month will likely be freed by end of next week Caid Mehalla reports a further government victory over the Kmass tribesmen with many prisoners and heads lost troopers severe Long Horseback El Paso Aug 3 James Lynch starts a horseback trip to New York from 1 Peso on a week of 1000 dollars potential gain and worth.
Vice President Fairbanks visits Lincoln on August 3 delivering remarks on regulating railroads and capital trusts. He notes the need to curb evils while preserving beneficial agencies and calls for equal public service at fair rates.
Morning Journal reports a blast at the Oregon Railroad and Navigation coal shed in Winona caused a fatality and injuries to twenty, with a depot fire and widespread destruction. Residents blame dynamite stored by the company last autumn. officials deny presence of dynamite. A coroner's inquest is underway.
In Helfyst Ireland on August 3 authorities banished 100 suspected dissidents from the police to distant parts of the country. An additional 150 are due for relocation on Monday as part of a security crackdown amid unrest.
Fred Magill and his wife Fay Graham Magill were released on $5,000 bonds each after being indicted for the death of Mrs Pet Magill. Circuit Judge Cochran set next Friday as the date to hear the case. In Washington, Commissioner Neil of the labor bureau received a telegram alleging a Chicago agreement violation by Colorado and Southern switchmen. He plans to confer with railroad officials and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen to seek suspending action pending investigation.
A Port Arthur report says Isle Royal will be invaded tonight by Canadians led by Captain B. Young of the Sixth regiment. The British flag to be raised and the territory declared part of Canada. The expedition sails in a launch and aims for an orderly landing despite possible U S customs resistance.
Morning Journal Special Leased Wired from Pernambuco Brazil reports bandit Antonio Silvince has led four raids on a sugar plantation, taking $2000 from the proprietor and killing one resister. He loots the plantation store then warns the owner of future punishment. Authorities pursue with soldiers.
A blaze at Key Brothers carriage factory in Bhutis Iowa began around 12 34 a m and wiped out the wheel house plant and stock on hand. The loss is estimated at 159 000 dollars.
In western Daly anti clerical agitation grows as the government warns of martial law. At Sompierdarena a mob attacked Saleetun college. Seven priests inside fired revolvers as the mob breached doors and flooded the building. Troops timely arrived saving the priests from danger. Tomorrow anti clerical demonstrations are announced.
Chief Justice Sedgewick of the Nebraska Supreme Court issued a mandamus directing the state board of equalization to appear on September 17 and show cause why it refused a bill of execution to the Union Pacific. The board includes Governor Sheidan, Secretary Jenkin, Treasurer Brien, and Commissioner Eaton, who are named in the proceeding.
Police powerless to halt wave of violence as Gotham endures a brutal day with six people killed. Authorities report a spree amid rising fear and ongoing investigations into the killings.
A chaotic wave of assaults and a murder spree grips New York and Brooklyn as four Espositi brothers face questioning in the Katy Tietsehler case while Marius Satie is held for assault on Anna Rogers. Police vow house to house checks and a larger force armament to curb the violence.
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