Merger Suit Targets New Haven Monopoly Across New England
United States District Attorney Asa P. French, acting under Attorney-General Bonaparte, filed a sweeping Sherman Act case against New Haven Company and affiliates. The suit seeks to block control over Boston & Maine and electric railways, alleging a national monopoly and restraint of trade across New England.
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TO CUT OUT TROLLEY
United States District Attorney French said the trial date depends on railroad responses to the bill in equity. Subpenas will issue for the defendants at the October term. The case aims to block a trolley merger and the New Haven road’s acquisitions, with civil action under the Sherman act.
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New Haven in federal case sparks Wall Street fears
In New York May 22 railroad and financial circles view the federal suit against the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad as a serious fight. Break in the stock market is tied to concerns over the case. Bankers see the system as vulnerable to Sherman anti trust actions due to extensive consolidation. Mellen resents federal stance and had been a strong Roosevelt ally.
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Anna Gould and Prince Married in New Jersey
A Post report cites a New Jersey wedding between Anna Gould and Prince Helie DeLagan at Meyer's Hotel before they left for Europe. A Hudson county justice of the peace reportedly bought large champagne orders, hinting he may be the lucky official who wed the pair.
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