Court of Appeals Reverses Landis Ruling in Standard Oil Case
The Court of Appeals reversed Judge Landis in the Standard Oil of Indiana case, finding error in excluding evidence of an 18 cent rate and in counting separate offences by carload. It questions the trial court’s methods and calls the sentence excessive, noting potential for a new trial. Government and defense figures react with mixed emotions as news spreads.
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Bonaparte Calls for Appeal in Standard Oil Case
Lenox Massachusetts July 22 Attorney General Charles J Bonaparte said after the US Court of Appeals decision in the Standard Oil case that he has little to say until grounds are known He urged that the case be appealed to the Supreme Court noting statutes prevent such appeals though Congress has urged broader government appeal powers in criminal cases He said the matter raises questions of justice and public policy.
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Congress
Standard Oil stock jumps on court decision
Standard Oil stock rose sharply on the curb market yesterday after the United States Court of Appeals ordered a retrial. The stock advanced 14 points to 660, trading as high as 669 before retreating to 653 as profits shifted. Brokers noted limited volume and discussed potential leaks but saw a favorable court ruling as a positive for the company.
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History of the Standard Oil Case and Landis Verdict
The government suit against Standard Oil culminated in a $29,240,000 fine imposed by Judge Kenesaw M Landis for Elkins Act rebates to the Chicago and Alton Railroad on carload oil shipments from Whiting Indiana to East St Louis between 1903 and 1905. The trial began January 8 1907 and ended April 15 with guilty verdicts on 1462 counts. The parent company was held liable for subsidiary acts, payment of about 40 percent dividends, and the appeal followed a denial of a new trial.
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Standard Oil May Seek Massive Capital Increase
Chicago July 22 Following the appeals court reversal in the government suit Standard Oil of Indiana may announce a capital stock rise of 500 million dollars, totaling 600 million. Earnings adding about 40 million would boost surplus. Rumors seen as strategic, with skeptics noting timing before the presidential election and questioning accuracy.
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Page successor favored by 23d Republicans for 19th seat
Republicans in the 23d District back Josiah T. Newcomb for the nomination after Senator Alfred R. Page retires. Newcomb, a former 2d District Assemblyman, would have solid backing from Liberal Republican and Sterling clubs and is viewed as a strong vote getter. Assemblyman James A. Francis faces a rival field including David G. McConnell as his main opponent for renomination.
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Rebuke to Gompers Sparks Rift in District Unions
Washington report cites Frank A. Kidd of the Columbia Typographical Union condemning Samuel Gompers for trying to corral labor into a political stance. It argues local unions must maintain independent political action, with central bodies lacking authority to bind members. Trade unions prefer craft issues and democratic autonomy, resisting partisan steerage.
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District of Columbia
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Columbia Typographical Union
Hearst and Unions Clash Over Bryan Campaign
Labor leaders question Hearst's role in the race arguing he aims to siphon votes from Bryan and hurt the Democratic ticket. Timothy Healey says Hearst cannot win and may alienate Democratic voters while Gompers supports Bryan per AFL directives.
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Congressional Committee Meets in Chicago
The Republican Congressional Committee discussed its campaign role at a Union League Club meeting with Cannon Mann McKinley Loudenslager Tawney and Henry Casson present They talked about selecting a successor to Vice President nominee James Sherman who was expected to resign as chairman The plan is to decide at the Utica meeting with Sherman
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Taft Heads to Oyster Bay After Hot Springs Stop
President Roosevelt set to host Taft’s talks after Taft left Hot Springs at 8:45 PM to confer over Cincinnati speech plans. Taft to arrive Sagamore Hill tomorrow afternoon and proceed to Cincinnati by Friday. Parsons and Kelloge joined Taft for discussions on the Cincinnati speech as news of a Standard Oil rebate case ruling arrived.
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New York Democrats Open to Taft Victory Sayings
Democratic leaders in New York City concede Taft and Sherman may carry the state. They cite Tammany’s focus on mayoralty gains, weak enthusiasm for Bryan Kern ticket, and a shifting negro and labor vote as factors signaling possible Republican strength in the fall.
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Pennsylvania Democrats dissolve Kerr bid for national committeeman
Pittsburg July 22 Regular Democrats in Pennsylvania crushed W. J. Bryan ally James Kerr who sought the national committeeman post. The Guffey slate won the state leadership with cheers, pledging support to the Denver ticket as 76 of 84 committee members attended. Kerr supporters may form a separate state organization.
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Milwaukee man enters governor race at Wisconsin convention
At the Wisconsin Democratic Convention in Milwaukee on July 22 A. J. Schmitz announces his bid for the governorship opposing John A. Aylward. The Milwaukee candidate unites the anti Aylward faction. Opening sessions were routine with a sympathy resolution for Colonel William F. Vilas and committee appointments plus the temporary chair speeches.
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Bryan Speaks Twice in Lincoln on Campaign Reform
William J. Bryan delivered two speeches in Lincoln Nebraska addressing honesty in business and open campaign finances. He urged public access to contributions, praised Democratic support, and forecast an active Nebraska campaign with the Denver platform as a guide. He noted early signs of party strength and urged newspapers to act as campaign gold agencies.
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Too Busy To Ratify Murphy Battles McCarren In New York
Charles F. Murphy arrived at Tammany Hall from Good Ground and met with leaders including Little Tim Sullivan McAvoy and Coggey. Brooklyn opponents of Senator McCarren gathered as Murphy stated no ratification date and planned focus on defeating McCarren at the August primaries as Tammany backs Bryan in Denver.
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Hitchcock Leads Republicans Westward Conference
Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman of the Republican National Committee, arrives in Denver from Colorado Springs and heads for Chicago with party leaders to plan a Western campaign. Western leaders urge Roosevelt to openly back Taft, aiming to boost Republican prospects across Idaho, Kansas, Wisconsin, Iowa, and other states.
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