Standard Oil Criticized For Rail Freight Favours Bias
A lengthy congressional memo accuses Standard Oil of profiting from railroad favoritism through secret and public freight rates. It cites inflated open and noncompetitive charges, discriminatory practices, and state interstate rate schemes that boost the company while harming rivals and independent shippers. The investigation calls for stronger enforcement and new posting rules.
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Standard
Compuaing
Hemanarora
Pha
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Garfield
Rose York
Vet Te Faye
Hlanatkis
Staniard OM
Arard
Tennilian Follars
Amnont
Belce
Garedin
Bramford Giestan
Ciftread
Ehavily
Ras Revue
Phipern
Bos
Mies
Interate
Interatate Commerce Commission
Gar Tide
Antercas
Magrant Deeriina
Standard OM Company
Seth 3H
Fatud
Carr
Tate
Acconnilor
Ahaa
Mers. Tehanis Amersil
Seeren Tata
Vere Finn Jnwrenanger
Erwin
Warships Race Traced In Garfileds Controversy Report
Newers May — A heated exchange erupts over Garfield’s report on railroad favoritism and industry practices. Ellotey of Stand ard Oj company cites surprise at the findings while vowing full investigation. The article notes naval trials and steamship tests in New York with detailed ship movements and draft conditions.
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Standard Oj
Ellotey Senethy
Connael
Aston
Garfield
Gare Bein
Gare Weld
Kanes
GarBelis
Te Felg
Giecka
Rene
Turbulent May Day notes and Brazilian relation hints
Mixed dispatches from May 4 cover a Brazilian congress opening where President Alvez speaks of Pan American ties with the United States and a Rio Janeiro congress. Other items note a New York Central rail strike impact and Washington transportation delays during session, with brief mention of a Griswold estate fire in New York.
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Mar
Tod. Henox Alvez
Brazil
Yee Neaday
Rio Janeiro
Braz
Alvez
Hrazit
United States
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Funston's Account of the Relief Work in San Francisco
The report details large scale relief efforts after a catastrophe, highlighting the army’s role, supply depots, and medical support. It notes 240,000 homeless fed and sheltered, rapid mobilization of tents and barracks, and extensive distribution of rations and medical provisions to hospitals and dispensaries aided by Red Cross Society.
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Ah Presidia
Altairs
Feeral
Aris
Honsyx
Ntegr
Esst
Palvrovie
Lewis Mrrchemin
Red Cross Society
Sauttiern Packie Oficiain
San Francisco
Shearinada
Oakland
Wulitttion
Owil
San Franciscn
Praaelsen
Courts to Review Insurance and Jurisdiction Debate
New York May 1 The New York Evening News reports a court battle over whether federal or state courts should review insurance contract disputes sparked by earthquake related claims. Officials from several companies discuss restrictions on payouts and the feasibility of shifting jurisdiction to common law courts. The piece notes uncertainty on remedies and potential impacts on policy holders and insurers in San Francisco and beyond.
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York
Officiale Ani
San Francisco
Huruit
Earthauske
Fecclya
Halile
Fife
Ramipentes
England 10 Oust the Turk
A chaotic report describes Britain’s diplomatic moves in the Near East with Turkey. It notes Arab and Turkish factions, evacuations, and British ambassadorial efforts amid Mediterranean tensions and a claimed hold on strategic posts.
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