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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
11
The federal judge imposes a record penalty under anti-rebate laws tied to Standard Oil actions. The court reviewed tariffs filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission and questioned shipper diligence. Arguments claim the prosecution is unfair and burdensome, suggesting the case serves as a broader critique of rate filings and enforcement.
New York August 3 The Standard Oil Company will appeal to the United States circuit court of appeals from the sentence imposed by Judge Landis today.
Judge Landis fined Standard Oil Company of Indiana 29 240 000 dollars the maximum on 2h of 1462 counts for rebating. He urged a special grand jury to probe other parties in the rebating scheme, implying possible new action against Chicago and Alton Railroad and related entities. The trial showed the Indiana refinery at Whiting and the Chicago to East St Louis line, with Chicago Terminal and a switching road crossing state lines near Chappell.
William Arnold was bound over to appear before the circuit in November in $600 bond after a preliminary examination before Justice Bryson. J W Mays, co-defendant, remains at large. Portland juvenile court agent White returned Pearl Gillaland and Emma Toole to their homes in St John. Minnie Savage. the Toole girl is seventeen, Gilaland witness sixteen. Testimony showed sufficient evidence to hold Arnold. liquor flowed freely at his lodging house Wednesday night. Savage stated she could drink a quart of whiskey without getting drunk.
A early morning fire in a central North Yakima wooden building killed at least three people and damaged adjoining property. The total loss was estimated at 75000 dollars. The three bodies were recovered but not yet identified.
Jacheon Mississippi August 3. With incomplete results Jeff Davis leads in the race for United States senator by less than two thousand over Governor Vardaman as early returns show Williams ahead narrowly by about two thousand votes.
New York August report states President J A Moffatt of Standard Oil Indiana challenges Judge Landis ruling. Government argues 18 cent per hundredweight rate between Whiting and East St Louis. Standard Oil contends 6 cent rate or 6 cent rate set by Alton railroad, claiming belief based on information from railway. The 18 cent rate labeled as class not commodity, tariff officials deny applying it. Thousands of tons shipped under similar terms are noted.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, in command of the battleship squadron of the Atlantic fleet, arrived in Washington yesterday with his aide Captain Ingersoll for a talk regarding the cruise details. The visit follows preparations for ongoing naval maneuvers and strategic planning with officials.
Parement heads over the proposed Pacific trip details with Rear Admiral Brownson and Assistant Secretary Newberry. Plans for sending battleships to the Pacific won’t mature before fall as Admiral Evans rejoins the Connecticut in New York. The fleet is nearly ready to depart docking sites and rendezvous at Hampton Roads before the Connecticut’s speed trial on August 6, then maneuvers off New England. The fleet is proposed to dock in October ahead of the long Pacific voyage.
Indictments were returned today in the United States district court against Booth & Company known as the fish trust the New York Chicago and St Louis railroad and the Lehigh Valley railroad for violation of the first provision of the Sherman Act prohibiting rebates in a rebating scheme.
Oregonian notes ex senator Frederick W. Mulkey is groomed for the April primaries. He trains by touring the state to meet voters and mayors and reappears at spring events to prove fitness. Also, Congressman W R Ellis says he will seek re election, while acknowledging uncertainty about future outcomes.
The notice notes Williams Mfg Co and Linn Drug Co offering Williams Carbolic Salve with Arnica and Witch Hazel for cuts and skin ailments with a money-back guarantee. Appraisers filed in probate court an inventory of Arthur Comegys estate, listing a timber claim interest valued at 3200 dollars. A street railway worker uncovered a gold dollar dated 1552 dug up from the street yesterday.
Local readers report the special election failed to approve a four room annex to the current school building amid arguments that the term annex was misleading. The piece notes bonds requiring strict compliance and discusses alternatives like a new building or a two room addition. Also covers local notes on horses, farming purchases, staffing moves, and a divorce granted to Mrs. Halwax.
In Portland a 19 year old Eugene girl Rachel Hathaway killed herself with carbolic acid after a quarrel over lover Edward Small who refused to take her to Salem. Small was arrested after threatening self harm and may face inquest related actions.
In a bid to save her mother Mrs. E. C. Lasche plans wart toad applications to an advancing cancer. The old Greek remedy is believed to draw poison from the tumor, with successive toads used until the growth dies.
Eminent scientists say life can extend beyond current limits with advanced knowledge. Electric Bitters urged for vitality after 50. W L De Lano guarantees the tonic. L W Stewart wins Springfield building contract near 3000 dollars. Fisk residence fire at Mapleton destroys house and contents. Rev Phelps occupant. W Fidler family moves Lorane to Eugene, buys Whittaker residence. C L Scott family back from Newport.
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