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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
3
A special report on the petroleum sector argues Standard Oil Trust earns ten times what it should as prices climb. It details Rockefeller’s octopus profits expanding over the past decade, highlighting industry control and elevated margins.
Washington reports DOJ and ICC officials expect the Supreme Court to uphold a $29,240,000 Standard Oil fine. They argue rebates harmed the public, noting Judge Landis' stance supports hard action against the monopoly. Commissioner Smith's study shows rising margins and profits, alleging the trust kept oil prices high while profits surged.
William Jennings Bryan comments on Judge Landis' $39 million penalty against Standard Oil. He questions leniency and warns trusts will face tough treatment if appeals fail. Also reports Cuban War Hero Thomas Myler drowning while practicing to swim the English Channel.
Federal Judge Landis orders dissolution of the Chicago and Indiana furniture trust after fines totaling 343000 for antitrust violations. He signals possible jail for John D Rockefeller and associates and calls a special grand jury to probe Standard Oil and Chicago and Alton Railroad practices, hinting at indictments for conspiracy.
Haywood, rotary treasurer of the Weet Federation of Miners, acquitted of conspiring to murder ex Governor Steunenberg, arrives to a reception in Denver. He speaks at a donor meeting planning for a future gathering where he will be a principal speaker. He cautions mine owners and praises union solidarity, saying charges and predictions are unfounded.
A young widow recalls a 1905 marriage to Charles Miller in Baltimore. She says Miller used her youth to induce the union and left her after the ceremony, promising to marry later but never returning to speak. The court record notes her claim and the circumstances surrounding the alledged misrepresentation.
In Pittsburgh August a man named Madine or Madine allegedly offered forged letters for 5000 dollars to derail a divorce case involving Mrs Martin Hartje. Detectives traced letters to a parkage claim and phone calls spurred a Hartje attorney confrontation. Police searched for letters as authorities said Madine may have disposed of any letters during his absence.
Pittsburg August 7 Emerson Stidard a riverman found his 10 year old son Marson drowned in the Monongahela River beneath the Wabash railroad bridge. After dreaming the boy fell in the river the father returned with a grappling hook locating the body near an empty skiff and the boy's hat. The family has suffered previous tragedy including a sister scalding death last month.
Oly Malicot aged 28, a nine year fugitive living under an assumed name, was arrested in Newport and to be sent to Richmond Kentucky for trial for the murder of neighbor Clef Pigg. Malicot confessed his guilt saying he is glad to return and face the case. He had lived as Henry Wright for seven months in 1898, was married five years ago, and has one child. He claimed self defense in the stabbing in the abdomen and shoulder during a quarrel.
In Louisville on August 7, Mrs Tillie Cochrane was arrested on a maltreatment warrant filed by her brother J W Cochrane. Physicians found large flesh bites on both pinkie fingers of three nieces who say their aunt bit and threatened them to keep silent. Police chief Haagen suspects possible insanity as the investigation continues.
A black man named John Mieltua died today after a riot sparked by a ten cent bet on a ball game. Four others were injured and are listed in stable or recovering condition as authorities investigate the scene and tally witnesses.
A Siamese king's extravagance is recounted with claims of forging a fortune through lavish purchases. An agent from London arrived with jewels valued at 625000 pounds, part of a grand spree that reportedly totals millions in gems and ornaments for the court.
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