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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1906
Page
4
President Mellen of the New York New Haven Hartford railway testifies before the Boston Art Club denying discrimination in favor of Standard Oil. He cites competition on their lines under similar circumstances and refutes claims of preferential treatment.
Letters from Della Stroebe San Antonio and Lucy Hoey Brooklyn testify to Peruna helping general debility and cold lingering. Officials and citizens including Hon C C Brooks Sunbury Ohio and Abner Keep Vineland Ontario endorse the remedy’s lasting relief and health benefits.
Boston and Albany Vice-President Edgar Van Etten says the Garfield report does not affect the railroad and that the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad is responsible for the agitation. He notes the NCC report touched on prorating methods and criticizes the New Haven line's stance.
H H Rogers and John D Archbold of Standard Oil reply to President Roosevelt and Commissioner Garfield, arguing their review was hurried and promising a fuller answer to shareholders. They defend the company against claims of unlawful monopoly and say railroads in New England affect pricing and prorate practices, blaming natural conditions and asserting the president’s facts are disputed only in inference.
L. M. Crane, an independent oil dealer, comments on gasoline prices as part of the president's message. He notes costs are high yet says independents manage to get along and continue operation amid economic pressures.
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Charles F Bates and another independent oil dealer at 91 and 123 Oliver street weigh in on President Roosevelt and Standard Oil during hearings. They discuss rebates, rail freight practices, competition, and impacts on their businesses as the bill on proration and joint rates proceeds to a future push next year.
Massachusetts remains powerless to act against Standard Oil via state authorities as railroads and interstate rates stay under federal control. Senator Edward B. Nevins notes the issue is one of interstate commerce and must be settled by Congress and the Interstate Commerce Commission. An anti monopoly bill was sent to the mercantile affairs committee for consideration.
Mas sachusetts Railroad Commission members White and Bishop told the Post they know nothing of interstate discrimination by Standard Oil. They said it is not their duty to inspect railroads work or set rates, and that action is only taken on formal complaints. They would act against Standard Oil if charged, as against any other company.
Mayor Fitzgerald says for years outsiders have influenced and controlled New England roads and rail interests. He cites the Garfield report and recalls protests against the New Haven takeover and Boston & Albany loss to New York influence.
A Boston area debate cites Garfield report and Sherman addresses alleging Standard Oil controls New England rail routes through secret rates and prorating refusals. The critique urges Boston businessmen to push for stronger government oversight to curb railroad favoritism and protect regional interests.
The President argues that the New York New Haven Hartford and Boston and Maine railways refusals to pro-rate have allowed Standard Oil to maintain monopolistic control. He claims consumers in New England face an extra 300000 to 400000 dollars annually compared with prices in competitive fields.
Garfield asserts New Haven and Boston & Maine railroads aid Standard Oil, boosting profits. He emphasizes perceived collusion and market leverage, naming New Haven and B&M as key carriers favorable to the oil giant.
President Roosevelt calls Congress to act to restrain the Standard Oil trust citing secret rates and open-rate schemes that harm railroads, competitors, and the public. He notes railroads sometimes refuse to pro rate, increasing oil costs for New England consumers by about 30 000 to 40 a year per area.
Frightful nerves and insomnia described as near collapse with headaches and bodily distress. Dr Miles Nervine is claimed to soothe feed and rebuild nerves and to restore ability to perform daily tasks. refund offered if first bottle fails benefits.
The April federal grand jury handed down seven sealed indictments in the sugar rebating cases. Targets include New York Central Railway, the American Sugar Refining Company, the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad, Nathan Guilford, vice president, and Detroit sugar dealers C Goodloe Edgar and Edwin Earle, with related executives and managers named in multiple charges.
Gardiner M. Lane treasurer of the Massachusetts Red Cross reports a total of 12 318 22 raised to date for the famine relief fund in Japan. The Massachusetts branch thanks contributors for their support.
County Attorney Emery announced no inquest will be held into the death of Ernest Linscott an insane patient at Parsonsfield Maine. An autopsy failed to indicate death by a man caused by external injuries as first suspected.
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