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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1907
Page
18
Government seeks anti trust action against a group of tobacco firms alleging restraint of trade and attempts to monopolize the industry. Lawyers and judges debate jurisdiction receivership and the impact on competition while officials discuss remedies and precedent.
Federal grand jury charges Stafford Manufacturing Company of Chicago with Sherman antitrust offenses tied to the School and Church Furniture combine. FH Stafford and Ear Stafford are named as officers, with Eldred Bent as agent. Related individuals reportedly pleaded guilty to similar charges and paid fines. Stafford company pleaded not guilty.
The Attorney General holds Glen Echo’s mayor cannot impose fines or fines recovered from the mayor personally by individuals coerced to pay. The Glen Echo charter provision granting mayoral power to fine is unconstitutional. Conduit Road is neither a street nor public highway. town council cannot regulate vehicle speed there. The road falls under federal jurisdiction controlled by Army officers who may bar violators and use force to enforce federal authority.
A local executive dismisses Mr Belaparte findings as weak and ridiculous while a law officer of administration argues for punishing automobilists by the town court without legal sanction. He claims jurisdiction lies with the United States and the mayor vows to disregard Opmon and run the town.
Attorney General Bonaparte’s opinion challenges Glen Echo mayoral authority over the Conduit road and fines. The piece records the mayor’s vow to appeal to the Supreme Court, the dispute’s legal basis in Maryland and federal power, and a flurry of officials’ reactions.
Legal analysts note the pending case echoes Northern Securities battles with calls for injunctions and possible receivership. Judges may restrain trade practices and wrest control from the tobacco trust, while observers debate outcomes and the court’s willingness to appoint a receiver.
Local thunderstorms across regions east of the Rocky Mountains with high temperatures in the central valleys and Atlantic states. Thunderstorms expected in Lake region and Lower Lakes area through Friday, with generally fair conditions in the extreme West. Winds vary by coast and region, temperatures show little change, sunshine around 13 hours, humidity mid range, Potomac region cloudy.
A fragment from The Washington Post notice invites readers to exchange items, offering free service and contact via Main 4305. It mentions people trading in tomes and scrlicles for things they want, highlighting a swap concept and a publicity line for the exchange column.
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