Court Grants 60 Days To File Bill Of Exceptions In Oil Freight Case
Court proceedings reveal defense and government debate over whether the Standard Oil operations violated antitrust or shipping rate laws. Judge Landis debates admissibility of evidence, with attorneys granted sixty days to file bill of exceptions as part of an appeal pathway. The case centers on oil transportation rates from Whiting Indiana to East St Louis and Chicago to St Louis, with charges tied to intercompany rate structures and ICC disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr
Court of Appeals
Landis
Algher
Itta
States Court of Appeals
Standard loses discounts to Baora and Prat over cash settlement
The article reports Standard Company facing alleged fraud where Baora and Prat claim the firm paid cash for all goods bought, totaling millions. The company then delayed settlements up to ten days, charging 1 percent interest, with stalled court actions and broad damage to creditors across multiple countries.
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Baora
Ashington
Ben Tor
No Comment By Roosevelt on Trust Deai th Decision
News reports that Judge Landis in the United States District Court in Chicago ruled against the Standards in a trust dispute. The statement from Roosevelt remains silent, offering no comment on the decision or its implications for the presidential race.
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Owr
Landis
States District Court
Caicago
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
United States District Court
Chicago
Jonn D
Indictments and Trials In Standard Oil Case Timeline
Timeline of Standard Oil cases: Indiana and New Jersey entities, capital figures, and corporate relations. Key dates include August 27 1906 indictments, March 4 1907 trial start, May 18 1907 verdict on 1487 counts, June 2 1907 new trial refused, July 6 1907 Rockefeller associates testify on Indiana ownership, October 2 1907 maximum sentence filed, January 9 1908 appellate path, October 1902 case to Supreme Court.
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Standard Ol Company of
Indiana
Standard OW Company of
New Jersey
Standard OU Company of
Auro
John D Rockstetler
United States Appellate Court
Supreme Court of United States
Rockefeller News From Court Ruling Shocks Oil World
John D Rockefeller portrays calm golf game after a Chicago Federal Court imposes a 4.9 million dollar fine on Standard Oil Company of Indiana. jurors conclude the company misfiled a icka rate with Interstate Commerce Commission but stress shippers must verify rates. The decision triggers widespread legal scrutiny as authorities weigh the implications for freight practices and potential penalties.
Not Guilty Says Moffatt Crusts Indiana Head Hints Persecution
New York August 1 President James A uit of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana issued a statement on the Chicago judgment by Judge Landis. He asserted no improper persecution and explained the case centered on oil shipments from Whiting Indiana to East St Louis and a disputed 9 cent rate versus an 18 cent rate. He argued the 9 cent rate was not applicable as a commodity rate and cited statements from the Chicago and St Louis Trade Association.
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Thors
Standard GH
Chicago and Alton
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Interstate Commerce Commission
Crusts
Indiana
New York
James Auit
Oi Campany of
Landis
Chicago
United States
Chicago and
Aiton
Sefiner
St Whiting
East St Louis
Elaima
Chicago and St Louis
Stocks Not Affected By Landis Decision On Market Day
Aug date reports Judge Landis ruling on Standard Oil in the afternoon but the stock market showed little reaction. Traders noted overall dull activity with no immediate price shifts as the announcement seemed to have minimal effect on Wall Street.
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New York
Landis
Wall Street
Landmark Judge Landis grand jury recommendation echoes
Wall Street focused on Judge Landis suggestion to convene a special grand jury to probe the operations of related parties in the railroad and oil sectors amid questions about Standard Oil and Indiana operations. The move is seen as potentially far reaching and impactful for market players.
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Strell
Wall Street
Landis
Indiana
Wos
Chicago End Alton
Resignation Stems From Burn of Public Duty and Private Gain
Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock sees veteran secretary Allmuth resign over broken leave request and seek for private business. Allmuth cites weariness of long hours and title duties, preferring freedom and a calmer pace, after years of toil in Washington.
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Allmuth
Frank
H Ultehoock
All Muth
Almuth
Allzj
Hal Feu Keat
Tin Deak
Uitcheck
Hitchcock
Alimath
Lost couple traced after hotel mixup in strange city
Raymond Groover and his wife separated after a misnamed hotel stay in a distant city. Groover queried police about locating his wife then, after a fruitless daylong search, found they had been near each other. The tale ends with Groover reuniting with his wife late last night.
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Raymond Groover
Tiorence
Horn
Heytt
Groover
Jamestown
Dewey Hotel
Pales
Pales Heagquarters
Tola Hin
Explosion after fire kills rail inspector in Washington town
A fire at the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company yard in Winona Washington was followed by an explosion that killed car inspector Roe Buchanan and nearly wiped out the town. The blaze damaged sheds and a hotel, with the rail yard center dynamited as the blaze spread.
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Washington
Spokane Wash
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
Winona Wash
Roe Buchanan
NINE AUTOISTS KILLED IN SERIES OF CRASHES
A flood of fatal accidents spans Atlantic City to Bordeaux. Mrs Charles H Law of Philadelphia dies after a collision on Atlantic Avenue with a trolley car during a wedding anniversary ride. Mr Law and chauffeur injured. In New York a wreck at Cuudderbeckville kills two men, injures a woman and wounds three children. In France near Bordeaux a crash during the Criterion Cup race leaves six dead and seven injured as cars collide while racing. Chicago sees a van plunge into the Calumet River. three aboard escape.
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Atlantic City
Charles H Law
Philadelphia
Chelsea
Law
Atlantic Avenue
Longport
Chelan
Laws
Midkiletown
Cudderbackville
Grange County
William J Vaxwell
Wurtsburo
Russell
Gorfon Maxwell
Cuadebeckville
Eetinger
Benjamin Cudderbeck
Port Jervis
Chicago Bus 3
Calumet River
Minty Second Street
Whynt
C Simonson
Grand Rapa
C Menges
Grand Rapids
Edward Tentz
Chicago
Simangon
Indicts Broome County Official Over Road Funds
A grand jury in Binghamton indicts ArGu r W Back clerk to the Broome County board of supervisors and chairman of the Republican county committee on multiple counts. The charges allege misconduct in handling funds allocated for road construction and maintenance in Broome County.
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Broome County
Binghamton
Tn Diciaeata
Alwven
ArGur
Fire Causes Ten Thousand Dollar Damage in Hudson Building
A fire damaged the Hudson Building and stock for about 30000 to 10000 dollars shortly after 9 a.m. yesterday. Farnham Photographic Company rooms spread the blaze to the roof while Washington Fire Patrol member W Matahat appeared in night clothes on a third floor window and was rescued by Policemen Sampson and Carcoran as a hose line was readied. E and E Rosenthal hatters and cobblers suffered heavy loss from water damage, with Imperial Tailors also soaked. exact totals to be determined as insurers adjust claims.
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Hudson
Farnham Photographic Company
W . Matahat
Washington Fire Patrol Company
Sampson
Carcoran
Ahase
Lala
Rosenthal Hatters and Coblers
Alvn
Imperial Tallord
Insurance Companiee
Larceny charge against jeweler's alleged pawn of goods
Elmer D Sole orders arrest of Julian Reed on grand larceny charges after he allegedly obtained jewelry worth hundreds by false signatures and pawned items for 30. Police report also cites break ins at Mitchel Hellman, Pomdotter, and Miss Wort addresses, with losses ranging from 35 to 350. National University excursion by Sigma Phi Epsilon draws 300 students with contests and dances in the evening.
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Elmer D Sole
Seventh Street
Julian Reed
Seventh Street Southwest
Central Caies
Brien
Cole Young Reed
Brewett
Cole
Reed
Mitchel Hellman
Hie
Waad
Hia Houser Sc Nocsets
West Pomdotter
Thivers
Rew Cut Road
Upstates
Rom Srinchester
Miss . Wort
National University
Sigma Hu Phi
Rcede
Peace in Salvation Armies mediation ends quarrel
A citizen complaint triggered a mediation between the Salvation Army and the American Salvation Army. Adjunct Quirk and Mrs Marian Smalley led the inquiry at police headquarters. both sides denied misconduct by their workers and shook hands after the discussion.
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Aim
Cadera
Salvation Army
American Salvation Army
Polles
Lirut
Doltoe
Quirk
Raat Salvation Army
Adjt
John
Marian Smuilay
Salong
Smalley
Father and Son Beaten in Front of Home by Robert R Mothershead
In a Fourth precinct incident, Robert R Mothershead and his son Hobirt assault Elder Mothershead and his son on SBM street southwest. Thurman Mitchell, the alleged assailant, fled after striking Elder Mothershead who was knocked to the ground. Elder Mothershead suffered cuts and bruises with teeth knocked out.
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Robert R Mothershead
Mothershead
Sbm Street
Thurman Mitchell
Clearance Sale Slash Prices on Mens and Kids Apparel
Thousands of men s suits boys suits men s shoes women's shoes and children s shoes are priced down to move quickly in a brisk clearance event. Brands and sizes vary while stock lasts. Shop early for best selection and discounted prices.
Weather Conditions and Daily Coastal Forecast Summary
Weather and agricultural briefing reports showers moving along the East Coast from the Carolinas to Virginia and Maryland with scattered rain in the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions. Temperatures vary with cooler readings in the Northwest and warmer, unsettled conditions across the Rockies and plains, while winds shift from light and variable to northeast and east Gulf coast breezes.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Westhermore
Washington
Carolinas
Iaet
Columbia
Virginia
New Carolina
Raleigh
Wilmington
Harisas
Georgia
Louisigan
Rocky Mountainegoa
Atlantic
East Gulf
South Atlantic
Rocky Mountain Region
Eaglin
Middle Alleatic
Booth Atlantis
East Gulf Coast
Waet Gulf
Grist Lakes
Central America Peace Outlook Cited by Milwaukee Commander
A Navy Department dispatch from Commander Gove of the cruiser Milwaukee at La Union Salvador notes peaceful prospects in Central America. The message, relayed through Captain Gov, indicates continued quiet and protection of American interests. A separate item mentions a visitor at White House Grounds and a hospital transfer involving Herbert, with a terse, unclear fringe about Beaumont.
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White House Grounds
Selgid
White House
J Herbert
Decken Hospital
Mr Herbert
Bessie Eee
Beaumont Bad
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Chappell
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Tate
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Pfag Corporation
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Roosevelt
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Standard Oil
Standard Oil Statistics
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Tniliana
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Ohio
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