16 May 1911
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1911
Page
1
Officials hailed the decision as a practical government victory while noting the term unreasonable restraint delineates permissible limits and opens new litigation pathways. The ruling underscores a shifting balance in regulatory control and future legal challenges.
The Supreme Court rules Standard Oil Company as a conspiracy and monopolizing interstate commerce in violation of the Sherman antitrust law. The decree dissolves the trust, extends the wind-up period to six months, and applies the rule of reason to restraint of trade. Chief Justice White explains the decision, with Justice Harlan dissenting on the scope of the law.
Attorney General Wickersham announces the Supreme Court affirming most government positions in the case. The Chief Justice writes for the court that only contracts and combinations restraining interstate trade or unduly restricting competition fall under the Sherman Act prohibition, a view with the entire court concurring.
Provisional President Francisco I. Madero Jr. and envoy Judge Carbajal conferred in Juarez amid hopes for swift peace. The rebels demand fourteen governors and four cabinet seats, while the government offers ten governors and one cabinet post. Diaz resignation looms as negotiations unfold with new instructions and potential concessions. Mexico City sources say Diaz may resign and De la Barra could become provisional president. Dr Inse Madris, Nicaragua’s ex-president and refugee, dies in Mexico City.
Senator Bailey states the court has interpreted the law as it stands and should, preventing monopolies while allowing all lawful business to operate without undue interference. The remark emphasizes the balance between legal restraint and legitimate enterprise.
Ironton Mo May 5 special to The Washington Post recounts Effie Butler 19 killed when she shielded her father James Bixby 60 during a neighbor’s gun battle. Drew Pitts 48 surrendered after a long exchange. both men wounded and likely to die. Pitts described the events and motives in a confession.
The Central Labor Union denounces the arbitration treaty with Great Britain as a British‑interests plot. Andrew Carnegie is denounced as a hypocrite and enemy of labor for supporting the accord. The group asks the Senate foreign relations committee to oppose ratification.
John James Piatt aged 78 known as The Ohio Poet was injured near North Bend when a horse bolted and he was thrown from the vehicle fracturing his right shoulder blade His son Guy witnessed the accident Piatt has served as clerk of the Treasury librarian of Congress and U S consul at Cork and Dublin.
The majority's view on the act's construction is labeled pure judicial legislation by Senator Culberson, a move he says boards trusts have sought for fifteen years to aid their combinations and conspiracies against trade.
A mob of about 2 000 rioters including many women attacked police near the Widdicomb Furniture plant in Grand Rapids Michigan. Dozens of officers were injured and several rioters hurt as revolvers clubs stones and missiles flew. Firemen dispersed the crowd with water streams as the mob fought back.
New York May 15 diamonds flashing in the teeth helped expose a counterfeit gang led by the Montenegrans and the Glenards. Mrs Cleo Gienard and her husband were among the prisoners as sleuths traced the operation through the gem set smiles. Suspects include Marke Pagonich Sam Pekovich and Michaelo Karakashsvich. They planned to flee to Douglas Alaska with engraving tools and printing stone.
Mexico City reports rebels seize Pachuca, capital of Hidalgo, and nearby Talencingo with no shots fired. Government buildings including the jail and governor’s palace were burned as rebels swarmed into the city, freeing prisoners and spreading terror among residents.
A front page item reports a ruling aimed at breaking up the oil trust, signaling potential major antitrust action and ensuing political debate. Other notes include labor opposition to arbitration pacts and local societal and cultural mentions.
Mrs Annie Moore a Carnegie Institute janitress hid under tropical plants on stage during founders day to hear Andrew Carnegie. Detected by Mrs Carnegie who identified her from a box, leading to a letter of thanks and a $10 gift from Mrs Carnegie.
Eighteen year old Edna Hill leaped from the Pennsylvania avenue bridge into the Anacostia River. She was rescued by boatmen George French and William Graham after sinking in the riverbed. At the hospital she said she had no reason to end her life and declined to identify herself.
The Supreme Court set aside the imprisonment of Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison in the Buck s Stove case ruling the lower court erred by convicting them for civil contempt. The decision leaves open the possibility of retrial on criminal contempt grounds and confirms organized labor and its officers can be targeted legally.
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