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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
3
Washington Aug 14 National Capital veterans plan renewed effort to restore the army canteen. They seek to repeal anti canteen legislation and enlist officers to back their cause. They accuse WCTU and liquor interests of opposing canteen reestablishment and vow a renewed fight when Congress meets in December.
Attorney General Bonaparte, in New York en route home, said he and President Roosevelt discussed the $29,000,000 fine against the Standard Oil Company of Indiana and possible steps after an Interstate Commerce Commission probe. He warned the case may proceed if appeals fail.
Washington observes momentum in anti trust efforts with hints that further actions may target Standard Oil. Officials suggest fines will rise and a vigorous dissolution suit filed in St Louis could intensify, aiming to dismantle the corporation beyond receivership concepts.
The Department of Justice said an amended government bill was filed in the powder trust case at Wilmington Delaware. It alleges since July seven the firm shifted unsold finished goods and raw materials to the B I Dupont de Nemours Powder Company of New Jersey.
Washington Aug 14 It was announced that proceedings will begin immediately in U S courts in New York Joey Harriman must answer the questions he refused to answer during the Pear merce commission inquiry It remains to be seen if a prosecution will follow next steps hinge on these actions.
Washington directs the Department of Justice to file suit against the Standard to recover 40000 dollars in baggage tax duties on an old claim dating to the transfer of government to civil authorities. The sum equals the difference between Dingley rates and the current tariff.
Washington announces Captain BE Fox will command the cruiser South Dakota, forming with California Tennessee and Washington a new Pacific cruiser squadron. The move places Fox at the helm of the flagship during fleet reorganization.
Aug 17. Senators Flint recommended reads for men, detailing Tololene and Intat ben Fe, with emphasis on intellectual and educational reading for the audience.
Attorney General Bonaparte announces a Monday conference here with current and former United States Attorneys who were in Chicago regarding a promised immunity from prosecution for rebating to Standard Oil. He says no immunity was used and the promise was made with ex Attorney General Moody's cognizance. He weighs action against Harriman after ICC questioning. a decision is not yet reached.
Taft visits President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay with Secretaries Root and Meyer. He plans to be at Yellowstone Park September 1 to 3 before heading to Portland Seattle and to sail for the Philippines September 10 for an undetermined stay.
Immunity was granted to the Chicago and Alton road over its role in alleged illegal rebates tied to the Standard Oil case in a decision released on Aug 15 in Alton Washington. It is likely that charges against the Alton and related figures will be dropped as a result.
United States District Attorney Stimson filed in the Genet court a petition to summon E. H. Harriman and Otto H. Kuhn of Kuhn Loeb & Co. to answer questions about the control of the Chicago and Alton several months ago.
Attorney General Bonaparte arrives from Lennox Massachusetts and says the Department is ready to press criminal action if there is a strong chance of conviction in the Harriman and Standard Oil cases. He did not confirm reports he would restart prosecutions.
Washington announces postmasters appointed on August 9 with changes including George W. Mcvice and B Walters. Wellington H a Williams, Bingen Melvin Wetherell, and Hadley all noted as resigned.
The War Department designates the Presidio of San Francisco as the harbor saluting station, replacing Aleateas Island, with the Aug 16 event noted.
General of two telegraph firms declared the strike over and business moving nationwide. Western Union executives said applications from strikers were being received but the pool was full, while AP service reported steady improvement. Union officers insisted no re employment requests had been received.
The board of trade notes that a striker is unlikely to appear and both employers and workers have agreed they will not seek arbitration on the dispute.
Chicago Aug 16 8 J Small president of the Commercial Union issued an order at 1 30 this morning directing commercial operators to cease work immediately except where contracts with the union have been fulfilled or are in force.
Portland August 16. Both strikers and companies claim confidence as crisis nears. Telegraph managers say they have the situation under control while operators insist they are winning. Police protection for strikebreakers is sought as Western Union hires messengers.
President Carter’s confidants recount his trip to Washington regarding site selection for a federal building. He asserts assurances favored the Mahuka owners, but notes an offer to withdraw that site was not carried out and urges officials to accept the Irwin site.
Alarm at Casa Blanca Tangier Aug 16 reports unease over European positions in Morocco. No confirmation of Sir Henry MacLean release. A Gourier and servant say bombardment news worsened tribal suspicions, tribesmen furious at Christians, hindering negotiations.
William D. Hay of the Western Federation of Miners visited the Chicago Press club. Members prepared a protest for signatures demanding censure of those who admitted Haywood. The board will consider the matter at Friday night’s meeting.
Dispatches from Shanghai say the dowager empress will abdicate at the next Chinese New Year and transfer authority to the emperor. Since 1898 the throne has been in the hands of regents controlling the empire.
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