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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1906
Page
1
Attorney General proposes criminal action against Standard Oil officers and employees for interstate commerce violations and rebates. A special investigation into the affairs of the Octopus will be carried out by a special counsel, with jail sentences possible if convictions result.
Attorney General Moody orders immediate criminal proceedings against officers and employees of the Standard Oil Company and others involved in rebates and interstate commerce violations. Special counsel Kellogg and Morrison to assist. broader probe to determine anti trust law violations. Separate inquiry aims to assess possible actions and rail rate law issues, with prosecutions to follow in federal courts.
Federal authorities outline plans to indict Standard Oil for rebate practices. Attorney General aims for jail or fine sentences, targeting railroads and shippers in multiple districts including New York, Indiana, and possibly Ohio. The Garfield commission report cites substantial savings from secret rates in 1904 and ongoing discriminatory practices affecting interstate commerce.
Shocks at Santiago Cuba drove thousands to plazas. Two quakes half an hour apart, first at 2 a m, damaged buildings and caused minor injuries while many spent the night in the streets. Nearby, Goodhue County Poor Farm felt tremors with no damage.
Special to The Washington Post New York June 22 Attorney Burton W Gibson for Mrs Louise Stanton and Mrs Alice Kinnan testified four hours in a Bronx coroner inquiry into the June 8 killing. He described his movements the night of the murder and said relations with the women were friendly. The coroner found Gibson's testimony unhelpful and no definitive lead emerged. Mrs Kinnans mother likely will be called next, and the priest inquiry into Mrs Snippo's claim of a confession was said to be inconclusive.
New York June 2 crowds at the Waldorf Astoria fled for cover as Bat Masterson United States marshal faced off with Col Dick Plunkitt and others. A scuffle toppled tables glassware and a potential gun gesture prompted alarm though no shots were fired.
Ninety year old Mrs Eva Axon of Ashley Wilkesbarre was killed when she fell from a cherry tree while picking cherries. She was about twenty feet up, slipped and struck her head on a stone, dying instantly. Local report from Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania dated June 22.
Philadelphia correspondent reports Hercules Atkin a well known carpet tradesman in Philadelphia and other cities died suddenly at about sixty five. His son Hercules Atkin Jr. is a member of the University of Pennsylvania four oared shell crew scheduled to race at Poughkeepsie tomorrow. He has been telegraphed to return home at once.
Special to The Washington Post from Des Moines Iowa June 22 Cummins appears poised for renomination as governor with a likely first ballot win. Delegates needed 821. Cummins holds 715 to Perkins 613 with Dallas County caucuses hinting he will command the county convention.
Laura Kelly of Owatonna Minnesota dies shortly after delivering her commencement speech at Pillsbury Academy. The eight een years old senior was praised as the brightest graduate, but soon became violently insane and died. Instructors noted heavy study and high intellect, suggesting the brain failed under strain. Also mentions Sultan signing Algeciras protocol and local rail and stock board notices with fares and schedules.
Trondhjem June 22 King Haakon II and Queen Maud were invested with Norway's crowns in a somber cathedral ceremony. Premier Michelsen, dignitaries, and visiting princes attended as clergy led hymns and a Te Deum. The bishop urged courage and faith, tying past glory to a hopeful future for the nation and the crown prince.
Mrs Kirnan's mother to testify as the Standard Oil prosecution continues. A confession links a drowning to the case. Other items include Norway's rulers crowned, Iowa events, and prison sentences for Rebatera. The page covers congressional proceedings and details of a Jewish massacre alongside society notes and racing.
William Brasch of Rochester, New York, is arrested in Cleveland after confessing to murdering his wife by throwing her into the Erie Canal. He claims he killed her to free himself from an arranged marriage to Mary Gilmore, with whom he eloped, leaving their three year old daughter present during the arrest.
Miss Emerson sues to recover commissions after Mile Renn and Henry Wertheim settlement. Renn, a Paris actress, lived with Wertheim who sent funds and offered marriage. Norton attempted to buy her silence with 40000, Emerson claims 10000 for persuading Renn. Settlement led to further legal action in Seventh Tribunal.
In a June hailstorm along Clark and Oconee counties immense damage occurred with hail reaching fourteen inches in depth in some spots. Pine trees lost foliage over miles, the Clark County storm sprawled about a mile by seven, Oconee two by ten, ruining corn, cotton, and other crops. Also noted are storage options and local exhibits at Wheasley Pottery and J. Corning galleries.
In Kansas City judge McPherson sentenced seven defendants in a rebate conspiracy case. Swift Cudahy Armour Nelson Morris and Burlington each fined up to 45,000 plus 15,000 for others. George Thomas and L B Taggart New York were fined 6,000 and 4,000 with four months and three months in jail. Appeals stay until June 29.
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