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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1907
Page
13
The commission accuses the great corporation of deliberate destruction of competition and corruption of officials and rivals. It asserts the course is followed without decency as lines and railroads fix rates, highlighting deliberate manipulation and unlawful practices.
The commission alleges Standard Oil used pipelines and rail ties to sustain a monopoly, manipulate byproducts, finance espionage, and pressure independent refiners. It cites fake independent companies, aggressive pricing, info theft, and biased tank and pipe networks as evidence of anti competitive methods.
Louisiana and Mississippi members urged the Post Office Department to establish a permanent Railway Mail Division headquarters in New Orleans. Aimed to cover multiple states, the plan would require congressional action and funding for a full staff, but no definite decision was reached this session.
The piece recounts Speaker Cannon facing North Carolina opposition over committee appointments including Mr Small and other Tar Heel requests. It notes Cannon’s stance that delegations should press for aid on the floor and hints at evolving alliances as the next House organizes. Senator Flint and Senator Altrich discuss a Salton Sea item amid broader congressional maneuvering.
In Pittsburg a high profile murder trial questions whether United States soldiers may lawfully kill a man outside federal property who is suspected of a crime inside. Willan Crowley, shot by Private John Dow under Lieutenant Ralph W. Strury’s orders, denies entering the arsenal and says he halted when warned. The prosecution rests. defense to present copper from the arsenal, witness contradictions, and Crowley dying statements. The trial opens with juror questions focusing on soldiers' bias and duty.
A Secretary of War appointed board of officers to review Fort Monroe Virginia requirements for the Jamestown Exposition. Members include Eleat Col G T Harrison Maj Charley F Mason Maj Josep W Folin and Maj Thomas E Slavens. The post with its fortifications will attract visitors and the board must plan accommodations while guarding sensitive coast defense details.
Through Gen William Cromer’s influence officers of the Washington high schools’ militia battalions will be issued regulation army sabers to replace the old straight swords. The Springfield rifle has been replaced by the Krag Jorgensen rifle and the French army cap by the West Point cadet style. The Young high school soldiers are now fully up to date.
A detailed listing of leaves of absence and transfers for Army officers including Capt. Iwin Lettwond and Capt. Herbert Brit, and retirements for Maj. Willan Dusford. Also notes a board of officers to inspect status at Jamestown Expedition works and a visit planned at Fort Riley for examinations.
Navy department notices list officer and enlisted reassignments across multiple yards and stations. Names include Chiesa G, Wickersham, Fletcher F J, Bogen Bo M, Strieten Ro J, Grieve T, McRuehle Tl G and others, with duties at Puget Sound, Mare Island, Portsmouth, Baltimore and related naval facilities.
Movements of Raval vessels include arrivals at Key West and Sules with fleets named Vesucius Guboque and Sautean. Other ships travel from Guantanamo to Boston and Yorktown while Des Moines tracks from Key Western watches toward New York and Newport.
Thousands suffer kidney trouble unseen until severe. Advertisement for Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claims quick relief for kidney liver and bladder issues. Includes testimonials, sample bottle offer, and request to mail for information from Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
Special to The Washington Pent reports a heated dispute at the Naval Academy over class rings. First and second classmen clash on who may wear rings and when, with tensions rising as the first class graduates in June while the second class plans to wear theirs earlier. Letters between class presidents show sides set on pursuing their claims despite hazing investigations and ongoing authority.
Col Glenn to defend Maj Penrose in a Brownsville Tex. incident court martial. The officer faces charges connected with the Brownsville affair, with Lieut Col Glenn, a senior army officer, selected as defense. Burnham, once general counsel for Mutual Reserve, is mentioned in Sing Sing prison context.
Incoming reports detail a tense debate on tariff plans and potential concessions. President authority and two proposed provisions loom as Congress prepares for actions that could shape trade with Germany. Analysts question timing as session extends into December.
Information to the Department of Commerce and Labor shows a case in Forest Court at Co. Allis-Chalmers Company & 3 others cited for contract-donor law violations. Penalties imposed include a fine of $1.60 for import violations.
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