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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1907
Page
43
The commission arraigns Great Corporation before Congress accusing it of deliberate destruction of competition. It alleges officials and employees of rivals were corrupted as the scheme followed by lines and railroads to fix rates, described as lacking decency or conscience.
A lengthy evidence-based examination accuses Standard Oil of using pipelines, rail lines, and aggressive tactics to crush competition, including fake independents, espionage, and biased railroad access. The report outlines extensive by product tactics, manipulation of rates, and aggressive distribution strategies to maintain monopoly and suppress rivals.
Louisiana delegation pressed to establish Railway Mail Division headquarters in New Orleans. Proposal would cover Louisiana Mississippi and part of Texas with a new office and several clerks. No firm action taken as Congress may delay for the current session.
Speakers report that North Carolina refuses to yield Uncle Joe Cannon, as the Tar Heel delegation balks at committee appointments. The House leadership debate centers on Smalts and Webb denials, with Cannon urging patience until next Congress and Tar Heel claims pressing for fair consideration. The episode highlights ongoing party factionalism and the looming reshaping of committees.
In Pittsburg Pa a murder trial centers on whether United States soldiers may kill a man outside federal property who is believed to have committed a crime inside a government arsenal. The prosecution rests its case and the defense prepares to present its witnesses and Crowley’s dying statement.
A board of officers appointed by the Secretary of War to study Fort Monroe Virginia in relation to the Jamestown Exposition. Members include Eleat Col G Tf Harrison Maj Charley F Mason Maj Josep W Folin Maj Thomas E Slavens. The fort’s strong defenses will attract visitors, and the board must plan accommodations while protecting location privacy.
Through General Cromer aid the officers of the Washington high schools battalion will be equipped with regulation army sabers replacing the old straight sword. The Springfield rifle is replaced this year with the Krag Jorgensen, a US magazine rifle, and the French army cap is discarded for the West Point cadet style. The Young high school soldiers are now brought up to date with complete equipment.
An order list shows leaves of absence for Captain Iwin Lettwond and Captain Herbert Brit, with retirements for Major Willan Dusford. Transfers include Lieutenants Joni J. Uritterden and Henry B. Moos, plus a board of officers to examine staff at Fort Monroe and related sites.
Orders to Maval Officers and lieats to G Chiesa and others assigning personnel to the Ravens of Equipment and Navy Yard Puget Sound. Ensign duties at Bremerton and Mare Island. Assistant Surgeons sent to Baltimore hospital and Portsmouth yard. Initial duties include marine hospital and paymaster assignments amid settlement of accounts and travel.
Movements of Raval vessels include Vesucius arriving at Key West and Guboque inland. Sereiage de Sules and Sautean are noted at various ports. Saffel-Celtic departs Guantanamo for Bostor and Yorktown.其他 ships reach San Diego and Mare ieleod, Des Moines. Kenanoa traws Newport bound for New York. Patutab sails from Portsmouth toward N 40 for Bampton Head.
An aged advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as the great kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims thousands suffer kidney trouble unseen, urges sick readers to try the product, and offers free sample bottles and a book of testimonials from users, with testimonies of Brights disease and bladder issues.
Special to The Washington Pent reports rising dispute over class rings at the Naval Academy. First classmen push for graduation in June while second class rings are claimed to be inherited, sparking a potential clash as the two classes face opposing views on who bears the ring design and the timing of graduation. Letters between class presidents show hardening positions and possible conflict.
Maj Penrose, to be tried by court martial over Brownsville Texas incidents, has chosen Lieut Col Glenn to defend him. Lieut Col Glenn, renowned army lawyer, is stationed at barracks in Ossining New York. Burnham, former general counsel for Mutual Reserve Life Insurance, was seen at Sing Sing minting shop today.
The May discussions focus on tariff concessions and reciprocity with Germany. Officials note two proposals, one pending before Congress, with no immediate treaty outcome. The temporary plan to extend the existing period is under consideration as Congress remains in session after Mr North’s arrival. Uncertainty lingers on a reciprocal treaty fate.
Information reached the Department of Labor yesterday about alleged violations of contract laws involving Allis-Chalmers and three others. The court imposed the maximum penalty after a first appearance, with workers charged for contravene of purchase rules and import violations. fines totaled $1.60.
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