Standard Oil’s unfair competition and price discrimination
Commissioner Smith asserts Standard Oil built monopoly power through unfair competition, exclusive railroad favoritism, and price discrimination. He argues price reductions came from rivals and by the by products, while monopoly profits rose from control of transport and by maintaining inferior rivals. The report contends the public paid exorbitant profits, with the company leveraging discriminatory rates and short measures to restrain independent firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Maya
Standard Oil Company
Handard
Oeday
Smith
Altafler Acrvice
Suth
Hse
Tnitea
Standard Oil profits and anti trust critique summary
The report details total dividends and net earnings from 1882 to 1906, totaling billions, and argues Standard Oil manipulated prices. It accuses the company of price increases, false consumer benefits, maintaining bogus independent firms, spying on rivals, bribing railroad workers, and misleading quality measures to deter competition. The statements derive from Herbert Knox Smith's commission report to the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Banka Commission
Herbert Knox Smith
Garfield Approves Fine Against Standard Oil
Washington Aug 4 Secretary of the Interior James R Garfield says the Standard Oil Company faces 14 000 more counts after a ruling fining the firm. He declares the decision ends a long fight and asserts no man or corporation is above the law. Garfield says the government can collect the fine and that similar actions may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Washington
Riverside
Gal
Charmber of Commerce
James R. Garfeld
Gmioge
Couran
Dis Epeech
Usaia
Sheara
Garfield
Judge Landis Considered for Illinois Governor Bid
Chicago August 4 United States District Judge K M Landis is the subject of widespread talk as potential Republican nominee for governor of Illinois. Long identified with the federal wing of the party he could unite factions and influence the Lowden campaign. Supporters plan to ask him today if he would accept a formal gubernatorial bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waasingeon
Chicago
United States
K. M Leadie
Illinois
Judge Landis
Frank G. Lowden
Utage
Lowden
Elkins
Jude Landis
Nominathon
Rockefeller Talks Of Golf After Court Decision
Cleveland August 4. John D Rockefeller Jr., unfazed by Judge Landis’ ruling, attends Euclid Avenue Baptist Church services. He banters with reporters about an early golf game, notes Cleveland has many fine golfers, and departs in his new automobile after chatting with Rev. John Wilson and a friend from North Carolina who mentions trust busting efforts there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew
Cleveland
Ohio
Norrow
Rockefetler
Inter
John Wilson
North Carolina
Rockefeller
Trust
Mr. Wilson
Rogers On The Big Fine In Standard Oil Case
Fair-minded men will withhold judgment for a time while the case progresses. Rogers said today he has an incomplete Chicago report but My Moffitt's statement is complete and correct as to facts. He noted fair and honorable men will decide the logic and the law as the case unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Fair Haven
Mons
Aus
Landis
HOH
Rogers
Chicago
Moffitt
KNIGHTS OFF TO NORFOLK FOR CONVENTION
A large party of Knights of Columbus from Washington and beyond sails to Norfolk Virginia aboard a steamer. Cardinal Gibbons leads and celebrates high mass on board with a special altar. Delegates from Chicago New England and Francia P Sheehy keynote. total 166 delegates expected for the convention at Pine Beach Hotel. Local lodges plan receptions serenades and speeches upon return to Columbus Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Gibbons
Knighty
Colomabue
Chicago
New England
Francia P. Sheehy
Lefe Washington
Norfol
Cardinal Gibbonn
Patrick
Hoffigan
United States
Tueday
Thorades
Knights
Pine Beach
Columbus Temple
Hague Convenes Peace Conference Queen to Call Meeting
Britain proposes periodic peace conference meetings with Queen of Holland authorized to convoke. Conference rules to be set by the Dutch government with an advisory panel from major powers. Russia may renounce future call. Britain favours prohibiting transforming merchant ships into warships. vote split among major powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Eleo
St Petersburg
M. Nelldorr
Russia
Pécks
High Seas
Strike Order In Washington Builders Faces Unions
The morning meeting of the International Union fears and the Central Labor Union will hear investigative reports on building trades in Washington. A strike order may be issued next, with employers importing nonunion workers to replace strikers. The Municipal Building Senate and House projects may be spared, but others could be halted as unions prepare to broaden action citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wat
Eaventeen Building Trades
Weverki Ro¢Al Uniona
Bulding ‘Catua Uniona
Washington
Cie
Trades Council
Employers’ Association
Umion
SEL Ftun
Senate
House
Ordor
Brickayenw
Tls
Dansts End
Jamea L Farsong
Munlciel
Tes
Metropolitan Club
Middsugh Bhannon, Richardson & Burgess
Harry Wardman
Elka
Thomas R. Praces
International Bricklayers’ Union
John M. Love
International Piutrbern’ Union
Prewes
Luk
Enue
Police raid poker game at boarding house corner Fifteenth and Streets
Sergeant Lohman and Officers McDonald Lambert and Mo Donald raided a boarding house at Fifteenth and Streets at 4 30 am. They found Henry M. Fearing supervising a poker game with coins and chips—cards were cleared and a standpat noted. Fearing was held for appearing this morning in court.
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Gergt. Lohman
Lambert
Mo. Donald
Hela
McDonald
Ree
Atole
Joanna
Eva
Seret. Lohman
Fearing
City Enjoys Cool Wave as heat subsides
A cooler day ensued in the city after a brief spell of heat. Fewer residents stayed indoors compared to the prior day while Washingtonians headed to rural retreats early to escape the lingering warmth. Suburban resorts and countryside spots saw crowds, with many returning home late in the evening as a light breeze and cooler afternoon temperatures set in.
Maennerchor Saengerbund Maennerchor Install Officers Wehn Saengerbund Leaders
The Maennerchor Society and Saengerbund Society held meetings last evening electing and swearing in officers and planning events. Maennerchor slated an excursion to Henseys farm on August 11 with an oyster roast in October and a masquerade ball in February. Saengerbund named officers and a strong board of directors. The Arion Society also met to discuss monthly matters.
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Saengerbund
Axios
Offic
Maennerchor ‘Society
Saengerbund Society
Jsteetion
Arion Society
Maennergher Society
Hensey
Leon Pohlénan
Fred Aue
Julius Brewer
A. Hoffman
H.W. Heberg
Woplaly
Maennerenor Society
W. F. Kelberg
John Relfe
Leon Pohlman
Frank Gent
Fred Austerarian
Henry Lana
Karl Kunsler
Saengerbunt
John Waldman
Louis Kimmel
Frat Kart
Richard Brauner
A. F. Jeera
Nbracian
Willam Hannaman
Henry Xonder
Albert Lepper
J. K. Baler
Albert Xanten
Rudolph Sehneider
Charles H. Boumans
G. Hugo Schulse
George Starm
Arthur Bicor
Adolph Levy
Jacob Karr
Earl Xander
Martin Wierand
Joba Redek
Graft Countermeasures Governing Dominican Receivership
Regulations issued by President Roosevelt require monthly reports to the Dominican government and the U S State Department. Santo Domingo will receive a lump sum monthly for maintenance and strict controls cover collection, vouchers, and inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rooesvelt
American State Department
Santo Domingo
Contaduria
Dominican Republic
State Department
Washington
Bureau of Ingular Affairs
Revenue Cutter Service
City Bank of New York
Vomialen
New York
Senor Velanquez
Treesury
Ste
Joubert
Morton Pienoves
Heehee Wee
Monar Bank
Thie Mation
Joy on Conduit Road Diplomatic Immunity Case Sparks Debate
Mayor Garrett and Marshal Collins hailed a British arrest of Capt. Clarean's chauffeur for speed as a vindication of justice. Assistant Attorney General Tanner said diplomats should not be immune when laws are broken, urging enforcement and possible departure from the country if disobedience continues.
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Garrett
Murabel Collins
A. Cleman
Tadic
London
Glan Echo
James Alfred Tanner
Capt
Clarean
Beleieves
Marshal Collins
Tanner
Hia
Ie Fa
Cloman
Qloman
United States
Lawa
Diplomata
Giun
Weather, emigration stories and a bride’s fate at Ellis Island
Weather notes report a cold eastward trend with southerly winds off the Atlantic and warnings. In Ellis Island dispatches, emigrants recall tragedies: a Russian bride separated from her deserting husband, a mother and baby lost to measles, and a German couple whose wedding ends with heartbreak as family ties unravel during voyage.
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Dept. of Agrculturs
Westher Eran
Waningon
Florin
Xinoceota
Delntoeace
Obles
Oslo
Middle Atlantic
Out Coast
South Atlantic
Misaori
Atlantis
Waal Golf’ Sautron
Draksowie Secteriy
Lowey
Pomthiy
Suisse
Autopeta
Esther
Sturm
Portsam
Bia
New York
Horland
Ellis Ieland
Maxes
Russia
Lasser Schuchman
Itto Schuchmann
Schachmann
Germany
Cir
Firat
Schuchmann
Bem
Acast
Whima
Bara
Ahe
Athe
Plas
Brakeman Injured In Rail Crash Near Twelfth Street
Cherles 3 mill and Brakeman on the Philadelphia Washington and Baltimore Railroad were seriously hurt while in an engine cab. A head injury occurred as the train passed a small foot bridge near Twelfth Street and Maryland Avenue Southwest. He was taken to Providence Hospital for treatment. Exact injuries not yet determined.
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Cherles
Philadelphia, Washington and Baltimore
E Street
Twelfth Street
Maryland Avenue
Providence
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Hough
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Ivan
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Wealdes
Standard Oil
Hockefeller Tales OF Golf
Ti Landis
John D
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Holland
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Building Trades Union
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Insular Bureau
Rota Harper
Pennsylvania
Burt's Greater Stores
Arthur Burt
F St
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Just
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Shoda
Lansburgh&Bro
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Aggast
Sanders &Statman
Ellis Island
Stern
Earth
Wusahine
Pwatihin Wanehina
Maximoi, Oh
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Harpedts
Thomas H. Ruger
Ita Jones
Aha
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W, Va
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Crest
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American Orientals
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