Standard Oil Says It Will Obey Supreme Court Decree
New York May 17 The Standard Oil Company issued a statement clarifying its intent to heed the Supreme Court ruling ordering dissolution. It said there will be no unlawful evasion and plans for reorganization will be announced only after the full court opinion is read. Mortimer Elliott, the companys general solicitor, stressed reliance on the court's full ruling before any statements or plans are made. He added the firm will cooperate with the decree and continued business by all entities within the decree.
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Standard Oil Reorganization Plans After Supreme Court Decision
The article reports on Standard Oil executives discussing post decision plans. It notes directors meetings led by William Rockefeller and John Milburn, with no immediate statement. It mentions possible reorganization steps, including capitalization adjustments and potential split into six territorial subsidiaries while preserving shared ownership and control.
Morse and Walsh to Learn Fates Soon
Washington May 17 Charles W Morse a New York banker in Atlanta federal prison will learn Saturday if a pardon is granted President Taft will act on his petition Morse Walsh of Chicago will learn his fate the same day A large verdict was awarded in Queen Anne county court Shen base verdict for Sue etc.
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Prospects for Peace Bright in Mexico Conflict
Insurrectos and government officials in Mexico report bright prospects for peace as Madero consents to three cabinet posts and governors, while the insurgents push to overhaul courts and form a Progressive party. Diaz and Madero must agree on appointments to avoid a fresh split. Forty rioters killed at Pachuca as rebels seize control and banks are wrecked amid chaos.
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Lunatic at Sea in Dory Gunboat Searches for Insane Man
Portsmouth May 17 The sunboat Marietta sailed from the Portsmouth navy yard to search the coast between Isles of Shoals and Cape Ann for an insane young man who escaped his family in Essex Massachusetts He in Raymond Blackmore aged twenty years and life saving stations from Cape Ann to Portsmouth were told to watch for him. House Asked For a Philippine Inquiry Washington May 7 A petition signed by publicans clergymen professors and scientists asks for inquiry into Tom Worcester duties as Philippine islands commissioner submitted to the house by Representative Starden of Texas.
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Esquival Obregon One of the Go Betweenes In Peace Talks
Note: The source text fragment identifies Esquival Obregon as a go-between in peace negotiations, marking him as a mediator figure within diplomatic efforts. The report frames Obregon as a participant in ongoing discussions aimed at resolving conflict through negotiation and mediation.
House orders investigation of United States Steel
Washington May 17 A House investigation into the United States Steel Corporation was ordered under the Stanley resolution. It aims to reveal links with the Pennsylvania Railroad and related firms. A committee of selected members will conduct the inquiry, focusing on charter and organization as potential Sherman antitrust violations.
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Hoffstot Acquitted in Bribery Case in Pittsburg
Pittsburg May 17 Frank N Hoffstat banker and manufacturer was acquitted on bribery charges tied to bank depository ordinances exposed in the councilman graft crusade. A prior trial ended in jury disagreement on conspiracy. Hoffstet testified denying knowledge of bribery until the scandal exposure.
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Charles Stewart
New York
Allegheny county
New Contempt Case Beginnings in DC Supreme Court
The District of Columbia Supreme Court opens new contempt proceedings against Samuel Gompers and AFL leaders Mitchell and Morrison. A prior Supreme Court reversal nullified jail terms and ordered possible contempt actions only for civil penalties, while a committee is to investigate alleged violations of an injunction against the labor press.
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James M. Beck
Bucks Store and Range company
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Sleep Walker in River Narrowly Escapes Death
John Smith a painter from Burtington New Jersey awoke from a nap to find himself clinging to life in the Delaware River off Stacy street wharf He had Dozed while watching shad fishermen clean nets and wandered off the wharf into the water Fishermen rescued him believing he may have attempted suicide but he survived the somnambulistic incident and escaped drowning
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Peanut Warehouse Fire Ravages Suffolk Peanut Stock
A Suffolk fire on May 17 consumed over 20,600 bushels of peanuts as the Bain & Co warehouse collapsed. The blaze, described as the largest peanut fire, caused at least 200000 in losses plus 20000 in building damage with 160000 insurance, and no fatalities reported yet.
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