Judges Crown Themselves As Dictators Of People
The piece argues the Supreme Court's Standard Oil ruling crowns judges over the people and limits on trusts. It cites Justice Harlan's dissent warning judicial legislation could amend the Constitution and laws. It notes American Tobacco stock rose 15 points as Wall Street boomed after the decision.
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Judges Insert Unreasonable Combinations Into Sherman Act
A long Washington dispatch reports the Supreme Court added the term unreasonable to the Sherman anti trust act. The joker in the Standard Oil decision is this unwritten standard. Government officials consider possible criminal actions against Standard Oil officials. Markets react with renewed stock activity as investors digest the ruling and anticipated reorganization.
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Peace hinges on Madero attitude in Mexico
In El Paso May 16 Judge Carbajal peace representative of Diaz says negotiations depend on Francisco Madero. He expects a definite action within 30 hours with a yes or no answer. Lieut. Col. Eduardo Hay, Madero's staff chief, escaped from Chihuahua after the battle of Casas Grandes.
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Zeppelin Airship Deutschland Destroyed in High Wind
In Dusseldorf on May 16 the large airship Deutschland was wrecked when strong winds drove it into its hangar. Three sections collapsed and eight passengers were rescued from the wreckage with no serious injuries reported.
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Standard Oil to Dissolve Following Supreme Court Ruling
New York May 16 M F Elliott chief counsel for Standard Oil announces the company will obey the US Supreme Court decree and immediately take steps to dissolve.
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Probe steel trust inquiry approved by House
The House on May 16 approved the Stanley resolution ordering a sweeping investigation into the steel trust. The vote was unanimous, signaling broad congressional support for examining trust practices and potential antitrust implications.
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Boyle Faces Civil Service Hearing Over Fire Chief Role
John H. Boyle, deposed fire chief, appears in council room amid talk of a civil service commission hearing tonight. About 100 witnesses may testify as Boyle seeks continuance while attorney William Martin urges Mayor Dilling to drop charges and restore him to captain.
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LAST LAP IN BEAUTY RACE
Seattle beauty contest enters final week with two frontrunners leading the race for a diamond ring from the Star. Photos pour in as organizers plan to select multiple pictures daily before Saturday’s close and Monday’s announcement of the winner.
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Justice Harlan Denounces Joker in Separate Opinion
Washington May 16 Justice Harlan publicly denounced his associate's Standard Oil decision from the bench writing that the court legislated not interpreted the law. He spoke before his wife in the front row as she quietly applauded amid the tense courtroom drama surrounding the Sherman act ruling.
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When Tigers Lost Buck Grows Angry Divorce
Detroit May 16 Judge Murfin grants Mrs Hazel M Buck a divorce from William H Buck citing excesses after the Tigers and Browns defeats. Mrs Buck said arguments followed a seven game skid by the cellar Browns over the Tigers last year and the couple quarrelled after a game.
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Death from University cave-in claims Charles Dyre
Charles E. Dyre, 38, died after a roof cave-in in the north trunk sewer on the University campus Saturday. He was fatally injured and died at Seattle General hospital.
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Dining car tips divide amid divorce case in Chicago
Mrs. Mabel White, wife of a dining car conductor, seeks a divorce and claims his tip share exceeds double his $90 monthly salary. The case highlights labor earnings and marital dispute within railway service context in Chicago.
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DC Supreme Court Justice to Probe Gompers Contempt Case
Justice Wright of the District of Columbia Supreme Court appointed a commission to determine if Gompers Mitchell and Morrison were guilty of contempt of court. The move follows a US Supreme Court decision that left open the possibility Wright himself could order contempt proceedings for noncompliance with his injunction. Attorneys Darlington Davenport and Beck were named as counsel.
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Mystery identity after suicide found in lake near Mount Baker
A man who shot himself and fell into a lake near Mount Baker Park on May 4 left poems about Evelyn Stone, a tobacconist at the Stevens Hotel. Hundreds viewed the body at Buterworth's parlors, but no one identified him. the coroner ordered interment due to lack of identification.
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Sunny George Seeks a Home for a Homeless Orphan
Sunny George, a healthy six year old, is homeless after his mothers died and relatives could not keep him. A daughter of his second caregiver asks The Star to help place him in a loving home with a pledged family, as she cannot support him alone.
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JAIL REFORM BILL MOVES TO CHANGE CITY DETENTION
The council advances a reform ordinance proposing three jailers and three matrons chosen by civil service tests with age limits. It bans solitary confinement and ensures quick court review within twelve hours. A companion measure orders plans for a juvenile detention home to separate youths from adults.
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Oil engines to replace steam locomotives in timber country
William Whyte of the Canadian Pacific Railway announced the decision to use oil engine locomotives through the timber country. He cited brush fire risk from fuel and the strain of firing a 120 mile run as reasons for the change.
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William Whyte
Tobacco Trust 10 Get It Next Washington
May 16. After the Standard Oil decision yesterday the Supreme Court adjourned until May 20. It is believed the final Tobacco Trust case ruling will be delivered then as the last decision day of this term.
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Alaska mystery man Dr George Dyer proves alive
Dr George Dyer son of a New York banker surprised travelers on the steamship Edith while touring Alaska. He denied reports of his disappearance saying he only went on an adventure and learned of the missing rumor from a Seattle paper.
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Council proposes ten new cops for city districts
Councilman Steiner introduced a bill seeking ten additional police officers in response to Chief Bannick's request. The breakdown calls for two in Rainier Valley two in Madrona hill district two in Wallingford av district one in Denny-Fuhrman addition and three in the Interbay-Fort Lawton district. Meanwhile in Washington DC the government asked the Supreme Court to advance hearings on the Cordova coal land claims in Alaska to October.
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Supreme Court affirms dissolution of Standard Oil trust
The United States Supreme Court, in a 6 to ? ruling read by Chief Justice White, affirms the Eighth Circuit’s 1909 decision branding the Standard Oil Company a monopoly and ordering its dissolution under the Sherman act. The decree is modified to grant six months for the company to arrange dissolution, with lower-court jurisdiction to ensure compliance.
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Grand Opening At New Orpheum Draws Crowd And Praise
The new Orpheum theatre opened with Judge Burke and Mayor Dilling in attendance and owner John W. Considine greeting patrons. The program featured Master Gabriel, Isabell D Armond, Tom Edwards ventriloquism, Cordelai Haager and George Moore, with audiences enjoying a dazzling, well received show.
Wisconsin Wife Accused Of Wine Habit In Divorce Suit
A. M. Fox sues for divorce from Mary A. Fox alleging she developed a natural appetite for wine. Married seven years ago in Wisconsin, they have six children. He says the habit began twenty years ago and that she spent family funds on wine.
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Contending that committee had no right to administer oaths
Attorney Wilbur F. Cummings seeks release of Ludovic Dallagio Vanna by demurrer to the information charging perjury. Judge Main will hear arguments tomorrow. Mrs. Druscilla Crego of Aurora Illinois won divorce and $7000 by producing a photograph of the black eye her husband gave her.
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