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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
6
A roundup of home and foreign items with widespread charges against Standard Oil at the interstate commerce commission inquiry in Cleveland. Details include testimony by George L. Lane and other witnesses about efforts to drive out independent oil peddlers, and various court findings on rebates and distribution of cars.
Senator Clapp moved to remove alien land restrictions for the five civilized tribes while committees advanced Niagara Falls preservation and Philippine peso reforms. The Senate passed a 7.8 million agricultural appropriations bill, meat inspection, immigration regulation, and a dam in Minnesota. It also debated Panama canal funding and denatured alcohol tax relief, with harbor piers planned in Porto Rico under War Secretary oversight.
Senor Napuco the Brazilian ambassador and Viscount de Alto the Portuguese minister return to Washington after a month on the Pacific coast. An explosion on tidewater railroad work near Roanoke Va injures John Saunders and seven others. Two rural guards who killed three comrades at Las Mangas Cuba surrender to authorities in Candelaria. Judge Warren W Hale rules the penal section of Ohio banking acts constitutional. Japan bans entertaining foreign guests by Korean imperial household without consulting its resident general following a petty dispute over Jacob Schiff. The Illinois Library Association holds its eleventh annual meeting in Springfield. P J Farrell MP urges American companies maintain a cash balance in Great Britain equal to one third of policies valued.
In Kansas City a jury convicted George L. Thomas freight broker and L B Taggart clerk for Whomais of conspiring to pay rebates to shippers. The jury deliberated only 30 minutes as Judge McPherson overruled a defense demurrer in the Thomas-Taggart case while Crosby was discharged. The proceeding included a separate count related to Crosby and alleged conspiracies with shippers to obtain rebates. Additional testimony related to oil company practices and a Pennsylvania railroad dispute was offered by State Senator Emery and others, highlighting aggressive rate tactics and competition within the industry.
In federal court here, George H. Crosby, Burlington traffic manager, George L. Thomas, a New York broker, and clerk L. B. Taggart admit receiving tens of thousands in commissions from various firms for routing Atlantic shipments to St. Louis and Kansas City. Witnesses say payments came from unspecified sources, with Emry-Bird-Thayer’s W. K. Emery admitting 1500 to 2000 annually but unsure of the sender. A contract with Smith-MecCord-Townsend Dry Goods added a 24 percent commission and a $500 yearly guarantee, detailing Thomas's control of shipment routing except for prepaid or nonrebate shipments.
In Cleveland, 19 witnesses testified at the Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into Standard Oil. George Lane, ex Standard Oil worker from Mansfield Ohio, claimed he was hired to drive out independent oil peddlers in northern Ohio using fair and foul methods. He described designated locations and tactics used to force independents from business.
In two protracted sessions Thursday the interstate commission, members in attendance, heard evidence bearing upon the business methods of the Standard Oil company. The hearing occurred in Cleveland as investigators examined alleged unfair practices used to crush competitors.
Celebration at Tuskegee Alabama marks the twenty first year of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institution closing Thursday. One hundred seventy six academic diplomas and industrial certificates were awarded.
A two story brick building on Baura street in Pittsburg that was being remodeled collapsed. One man was killed and five others were more or less seriously injured in the incident.
Philadelphia witnesses at the interstate commerce commission closing session described near ruin of Reakert Brothers coal operators. Albert von Boyneburg said cars were allocated unevenly over two and a half years, claiming favoritism toward rivals who gave gifts of stock. He blamed President A. J. Casastt for the alleged bias.
Philadelphia reports new evidence in an interstate commerce commission inquiry into railroad car distribution in the soft coal region. John Lloyd of Altoona, banker and coal operator, testified the Columbia Coal Company was forced to sell the Alexandria mine due to car shortages. George J. Scott, linked to Puritan and Crescent Coal, said he paid for car use after failing to secure allotments, with no cars provided for 23 days. He claimed railroad officials indicated protection of Berwind White at two hazards.
The interstate commerce commission resumed its probe into railroad car allocations amid coal company holdings. Witnesses included First Vice President John P. Greene Third Vice President Samuel Rea and Philadelphia assistant to the president William A Patton. Patton disclosed stock acquired in coal firms with a pay value cited at 807000, claimed without cost to him, with notes signed to cover potential losses.
Steamship Chili departed La Boca with 0 Chinese aboard bound for Callao from San Francisco but near San Jose 26 were taken out on boats landing in the canal zone.
A painful impression rises from a rumor that a court martial condemned Gen. Stoessel to death for the surrender of Port Arthur. The report reflects wartime rumor and public concern over military judgment.
At a Massachusetts Public Health hearing eminent Boston physicians testified against Rochelle Salts in food. They urged passage of a law banning baking powders that leave this dangerous drug in consumables.
A collage of witty exchanges and casual chatter from older papers shows social quirks and light gossip. A caller speaks with Mr. Goldrox about marrying his daughter while a wary father asserts his stance. Other snatches include a press agent joke and a punny exchange about optimism versus rheumatism.
A promotional piece extols glycerin in Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for chronic coughs bronchial throat and lung conditions. It claims glycerin aids digestion strengthens the body and enhances the remedy while denying miracles. Offers free literature and confidential correspondence with Dr Pierce Buffalo NY.
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