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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
3
The High Courts reduce the fine from 29.24 million to 720 thousand, faulting the parent company actions through a subsidiary. Case remanded for new trial as government plans a rehearing and the accused retain right to a hearing in court.
A courtroom critique asserts no one should be punished before hearing. The author questions the fairness of judgments in Anglo American jurisprudence and cites cases involving fines and corporate disputes. References include a judge, constitutional guarantees, and the impact on commerce and law.
Dated obituary notice for a person described as a beloved son of Mary Jane Limp, with funeral details at 89 Wo street NW. Mentions residence, age, and private graveside or interment arrangements.
W R Speare, undertaker and embalmer, advertises first class service at fair rates. Located at S40 F Street N.W. Also promotes Phonographs-Main 4280 and 4281 as contact numbers.
The appellate decision criticizes Judge Landis for abusing discretion by imposing a massive fine on the Standard Oil group, manipulating a non indicted parent company to punish a firm not before the court. The ruling questions legality of liability for rebates and highlights potential new prosecutions and appeals across jurisdictions.
The Post will publish a four color political map next Sunday showing Republican states in red Democratic in blue and doubtful in yellow with green for non voting territories. It lists state by state electoral votes and marks those leaning Republican Democratic or doubtful as campaign opens.
Elmer Dover, secretary of the Republican National Committee, was at the party headquarters yesterday. He is expected to remain in Washington through week’s end and retain the secretaryship despite rumors of resignation if Mr Ke ok was chosen as chairman. Judge Taft favors Dover’s retention.
A garbled marriage notice lists multiple couples with ages and locations including Fattsburg Pa Carlisle Pa Richmond Va and Green and notes Rev Isaac P Brooke Rev J B McLaughlin Rev D-Welseman and Rev William J Howard among others. It references numerous names such as Mins Hatcher James Marr Lena Wiis Amelia Oahmier Grace Perm Gerte Biller and Elizabeth Robinson with various ages and marriage notes.
List of deceased individuals with ages and addresses including Frances A Rogers Rosa Liming Mattle Rall Eli CG Anna Hutchinson John Hrannan Jennie GriMth Priscila Peacock Anna E Keithley Mery Lynch Jeanie D Huthhineon Dolores C Madigan Marys J Lammond Audrey M' Lelper Mar E Wose Carolna Hartmond Edward M Jaetson Isaballa Smith Judson Rivers Day Brady Emily Filiot Towander Thomas Dorothy Marshall Paul L OW Gream Minple Booker John Porter Thomas Tats etc age ranges from infancy to 85 years, with multiple addresses in Anacostia Northwest and nearby wards.
William T Bryan spoke at Capital Beach to the Lincoln grocers and butchers association and to the State Democratic committee outlining honesty in fundraising and praising a publicity plan for campaign contributions. He urged self collecting papers nationwide to boost funds, predicted broad voter engagement, and asserted Nebraska will vote Democratic this year. He noted Republicans quickly followed with a pledge to avoid corporate contributions after the Democratic move.
Gompers and John Mitchell have endorsed the Democrats for the coming election. Representative Clark of Florida says the labor vote will swing to Bryan and strengthen the Democratic push. Plans include Lloyd leading Chicago headquarters while Clark runs Washington offices for national literature. The party weighs whether to open New York city offices as part of the campaign.
St Petersburg July 22 subscriptions to the International and government loan of 100 million dollars have not covered the nominal issue. The term expired July 17 but in some cities it has been extended. The bourse quotation on this loan stands at 943 4, under the rite of Issue.
Cary B Hawkins a Southern Railway brakeman died after a jolt on a weight car caused him to fall head first to Union Street Alexandria. He fractured his skull and broke his right arm in two places. Hawkins 35 left a wife and two children and was part of a yard crew led by engineer John Curtin and conductor Charles Martin. The accident occurred near Union and Duke streets as a car was being coupled none witnessed the fall. He died at Alexandria Hospital shortly after noon.
An Alexandria Light Infantry clash over armory stores erupted when Capt P J Murphy demanded chests from Capt Slaymaker for a move to Camp Taft. The chests were unloaded at Lieut Demaine’s home amid criticisms, with emphasis on private property and state ownership. Falls Church trustees awarded a Duke street school contract to J W Deavers of Alexandria after bids.
A cooking accident in Barnesville leads to a gasoline explosion after a jug was left in an outdoor stove. Mrs Stella Adams Swigel, wife of Harvey Adams, burned. she attempted to quell the fire with rain water and died. The incident follows a prior railroad death of her husband. Nearby Hancock reports a widow, Mrs Eliza Reed, found dead at home from a possible apoplexy after starting to close windows before a storm. Multiple brief notices from Washington Post wire report further crimes and deaths including a cocaine sale conviction in Petersburg and a willful homicide attempt near Anvil.
Special to The Washington Post Petersburg Va July 2 This tag day in Petersburg raised 1000 dollars to fund improvements for the Methodist Female Orphan Asylum. The Annapolis election on July 22 and 23 will allow all taxpayers including women and minors to vote on a 6000 bond issue for city improvements with two days of balloting and two sessions per day.
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk July 22 Judge Waitin heard argument in a poll tax mandamus case to decide whether personal payment of taxes is a condition for voting If held that payment must be in bodily presence half Norfolk voters could be disqualified this fall and the ruling may influence statewide law The opposing view argues taxes may be paid from the voters personal estate Fredericksburg Va July 22 Howard Allen and Miss Laura Carver both of King George county were married Rev R G James officiating Bristol July 22 Rev LW Pierre and Miss Pearl Riley were married here tonight Rev J J Eskridge presiding elder of Abingdon district officiating
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