Appeals Court Knocks Out Landis Fine on Standard Oil Indiana
Chicago July 23 Judges Grosscup Seaman and Baker overturn Judge Landis 29240000 fine on Standard Oil of Indiana saying record shows assets under one million and no basis for such punishment. They fault the lower court for excessiveness and note misapplication of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Landis
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Federal Court of Appeals
Grosscup
Seaman
Baker
Standard Oil
Sims
Standard Oil Company
Ruling Defines Shipment in Oil Case and Court Reverses
Higher court rejects Judge Landis view that any carload in an all oil train counts as a shipment. It notes fine excesses against Indiana Standard Oil and questions punishment exceeding the defendant’s property, calling for reversal and remand. The decision cites multiple issues including burdens on shippers and use of testimony from executives post conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grosseup
Landis
Indiana Standard Oil Company
United States
Baseball Standings and Scores From Chicago July 23
Chicago reports show big league standings and daily scores. Boston and Chicago battled twelve innings with Boston taking two runs to Chicago's two after extra time. Several games across the circuit note hits errors and differing batteries as leagues play through rain and weather conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boston
Roston
Flaherty
Graham
Moran
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Wilhelm
Bergen
Camnitz
Gibson
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Sparks
Jacklitseh
Ewing
Schlei
St. Louis
BECO
Dineen
Blue
Cicotte
Carrigan
Cleveland
Philadel
Leichhardt
Bemis
Dygert
Schreck
Washington
Detroit
Mullin
Schmidt
Hughes
Kelley
Street
New York
At the War College Sees Navy Drill at Newport
The article notes a naval drill by apprentice seamen observed at Newport, highlighting impressions from a War College visit and the practice of seamanship shown during the drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Navy Conference Highlights Roosevelts Push for a Stronger Fleet
President Roosevelt presided over a landmark naval officers conference stressing a first class fighting navy to deter war. He praised apprentice seamen training, urged readiness, and discussed ship plans with Admiral Merrell and Captain Fullam. The Mayflower incident informed his humane response to maritime accident involving the schooner Menna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. L
Roosevelt
United States
United States Navy
Oyster Bay
Washington
Naval Island
Admiral Merrell
Fullam
Oatswain Shicker
Santiago
Battle on a ship ends with enlisted force ready for victory
In a naval exchange the commissioned officers were to be killed, leaving the enlisted men capable of pressing the fight to a victorious conclusion and handling fire control and all related duties.
New York Gets a Legacy From Betsy Head
Betsy Head left one half of her property to New York City for recreation grounds, with Corporation Counsel Pendleton receiving the legacy after her death last June. The tale ties Betsy Head to George C. Taylor of Great River and his recluse heir, detailing a long and secretive association that shaped a citywide endowment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pendleton
Betsy Head
Metropolis
Head
George C. Taylor
Great River
L. L
Taylor
Mose Taylor
Islip
Europe
Mrs. Head
Widow’s will revokes large bequest after elopement
Mrs Head built a thriving business at fairs and left an estate valued around £100,000. Her daughter Lena eloped with John M. Brody, the family coachman, about six years before Mrs Head’s death. Lena’s share was reduced when the will left $500,000 but cancelled it after the elopement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Lena
John M. Brody
Detroit Seeks Quiet Fourth With Fireworks Ban
Detroit Alderman Broze introduces ordinance to prohibit explosives and fireworks on the Fourth of July without mayoral written permission. The rule also bans dealers from selling fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Broze
Minnesota railroad to charge 3 cents a mile Aug 1
The Minneapolia Red Lake and Manitoba Railroad company notified the state railroad and warehouse commission that starting August 1 it will levy a passenger fare of 3 cents per mile, ignoring the 2-cent law. This move is seen as a forerunner for similar action by other smaller roads in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minneapolia Red Lake and Manitoba Railroad Company
State Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Veteran editor Charles Holt dies at ninety one in Kankakee
Charles Holt a veteran editor and publisher died in Kankakee Illinois aged ninety one He worked on the Albany Evening Journal under Thurlow Weed and on the New York Tribune under Horace Greeley At his death he was part owner of the Kankakee Gazette
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Charles Holt
Albany Evening Journal
Thurlow Weed
New York Tribune
Horace Greeley
Vermilion Parish Votes Dry In Local Election
New Orleans July 23 Vermillion parish residents chose prohibition by a small margin in a local option vote. The parish population is about 29 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Parish
New Orleans
Vermillion Parish
Hogs and Cattle Prices From Chicago Market Report 1908
Chicago July 23 1908 market report shows hog receipts 16000 with prices from 6 10 to 6 75 for light hogs and 6 20 to 6 87 for heavy roughs. Cattle and sheep receipts and prices listed with beves at 6 25 to 8 00 cows 2 00 to 6 00 western cattle 2 75 to 4 65 stockers 3 90 to 5 90. Sheep and lamb markets weaker with native 2 60 to 4 50 and western 2 75 to 4 60. Estimated receipts and shipments noted with market steadiness and weakness across sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Castro Expels Dutch Minister as Venezuela Quarrels Escalate
Caracas reports President Castro has expelled J. H. de Reus, the Netherlands' minister resident, sending his passports to him via Senor Paul. The move fuels a broader rift with the Netherlands and increases tensions with Curacao and other states. Dutch vessels face seizure and crews imprisoned as Caracas bans transshipment and curtails labor aboard ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Castro
J. H. de Reus
Netherlands
Venezuela
Senor Paul
de Reus
Caster
France
Colombia
United States
Great Britain
Italy
M. de Reus
la Guaira
Curacoa
Venezuelan
Wilhelmina of Holland
Arupa
Seventy first C A C hits 106 percent at moving target
Washington July 23 The Seventy first company C A C at Fort Casey Washington achieved 106 percent hits on a 30 by 60 foot moving target at 7.6 mph and 5492 yards mean range. Ten inch rifles on disappearing carriages fired six shots in about five and a half minutes. This is the second 100 percent score in six months. Captain Granville Sevier commanded the unit and the coast artillery chief urged commendation for the officers and men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fort Casey
Wash
Coast Artillery
Granville Sevier
Coast Artillery Corps
Public School Building Burned in Bloomington Illinois
A public school in Bloomington destroyed by fire believed caused by a spark from a burning bush. The building, costing $45,000, was among central Illinois finest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Atlanta
Illinois
Vilas Reported Worse in Madison News
Madison July 23 ex senator and first Cleveland cabinet member W F Vilas is reported worse status in hospital reports. condition details unavailable as doctors monitor his health in Wisconsin capital city.
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States Court of Appeals
Louisville
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Columbus
Milwaukee
Toledo
Sioux City
Pueblo
Lincoln
Denvyer
Des Moines
Omaha
National
L. P.O
Hig
Owes
American
I. P.C
Jain Ken F
Cco Ve Anseee
THE
WAR College
President Roosevelt
President
Maine
Trutchinson
Snowden
Navy Department
Beach- Wickham
Jose
John A. Babcock
North American Commission Company
Dagger's Point
Holland
Senor Lopez
Willemstad
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!