Big Stick on Standard Oil Shows Open Rates Abuse
President and Garfield attack Standard Oil alleging secret rebates and inflated open rates. Commissioner Garfield cites rail records to claim the company profits about $750,000 yearly from discriminatory freight terms, with higher oil prices in noncompetitive districts. Roosevelt urges Congress to act, noting unjust rates benefit Standard Oil and harm the public.
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Standard Oil
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President urges stronger government action on monopolies
The president argues New England railways harm consumers by undermining competition and aiding Standard Oil. He cites sugar trusts and alleged interstate tax evasion through state commerce devices, calling for robust regulation, government commissions with immediate effect, and keeping oil and coal in government control to restore fair competition.
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New Yorks
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Rile Syays
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Shore
Standard Oil Company
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Innis
DOW Ghound
Garfield's Report Cites Unjust Discrimination Against Standard Oil
Commissioner Garfield states the reviewed facts are verified in every tangible way and outlines Standard Oil's refinery and pipeline locations. He argues natural advantages stem from foresight and energy and that these advantages arise from alleged unfair discriminations affecting fair profit in refined products.
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Standard Oil Charges and Rates Abuses in Oil Trade
A long report details how Standard Oil allegedly controls oil sales in parts of New York New England and the Midwest through secret rates and discriminatory published prices. It cites specific rate gaps from 15 to 21 cents per hundred pounds versus independents paying 33 to 40 cents and alleges covert railroad rebates. It also notes criticisms of tariff filing practices and calls for legal reform.
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Famous Chess Player Dead in St Louis Hotel
Max Judd, a nationally known chess master, died suddenly in his room at the Mont cello hotel in St Louis from angina pectoris. The death occurred on May 8, leaving the chess world shocked by the loss of a leading figure.
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