Supreme Court Rule in Standard Oil Antitrust Case
The opinion discusses the core issue of the Sherman antitrust law, pitting a view that the Standard Oil monopoly harmed public freedom against a counter that lawful competition spurred public benefit. Chief Justice Harlan’s opinion emphasizes that the case hinges on the proper construction of sections one and two of the act, and on how common law and contemporary legal understanding frame restraint of trade versus attempts to monopoly.
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Supreme Court
Court Upholds Antitrust View On Standard Oil Monopoly
The Supreme Court holds that the Sherman Act requires a rule of reason to judge cases, finding that Standard Oil’s New Jersey expansion shows intent to monopolize. The decision details how broad restraint of trade and eventual monopolization were demonstrated by history, actions, and control over oil trade, and affirms relief to dissolve the combination with limited modifications.
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New Jersey
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New Jersey Corporation
Roosevelt
Origin and Growth of Standard Oil 1859 to 1910
The article traces Standard Oil's birth in 1859 with Titusville beginnings and Rockefeller's early refining ventures. It covers partnerships, formations of Standard Oil of Ohio in 1870, subsequent consolidations, the 1881 trust, and assets including pipelines, ships, plants, and overseas reach. It notes profits, dividends, stock ownership by key figures, production value, and the 1908 antitrust dissolution path to the Supreme Court, with high annual incomes cited.
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Clark
Andrews
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William Rockefeller
William Rockefeller & Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Henry M Flagier
Rockefeller Andrews & Plagier
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United States Supreme Court
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West Virginia
Melda
Atlantic
Standard OU
John D. Rockefeller
Henry M Flagler
Charles Pratt
J A. Bostwick
W. G. Warden
John D Archbold
Benjamin Brewster
O H. Payne
United States
Standard Oil
Standard O1
John D Rockefeller
Trust Issue to Fore Silent on Standard Ruling
President Desires to examine Supreme Court opinion adverse to Qil Trust before commenting. Administration officers remained uninformed as to how the tribunal might act. Officials learned only after the decision was read, with briefings from the clerk of the Supreme Court and Chief Justice White.
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Oklahoma loses gas fight on interstate transport ruling
The U S Supreme Court ruled Oklahoma cannot block interstate gas shipments and that a state statute attempting to regulate such moves was unconstitutional. Legal dispute centers on state authority over inter-state commerce and its impact on natural gas flow.
Views on Standard Oil decision split among statesmen
Senator Culberson notes the Supreme Court affirmed the dissolution of Standard Oil. He warns the majority’s reading is a judicial overreach that would restrict all restraints of trade to only unreasonable ones, urging Congress to amend the Sherman act to clarify intent and maintain penalties beyond fines. He reflects that Justice Harlan’s dissent aligns with his own view against broad prohibitions.
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Supreme Court
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Dissenting Opinion by Justice Harlan on the Antitrust Act
Associate Justice Harlan argues the 1890 antitrust act bans any restraint of trade as written, criticizes yesterday’s ruling as overstepping judicial power, and urges Congress to amend if needed. He warns the court cannot redefine the law or the Constitution by mere interpretation.
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Supreme Court Validates Michigan Indictments in Bribery Case
The US Supreme Court ruled the Michigan indictments charging Milton Daily with bribery of Jackson State Prison warden Allen Armstrong and obtaining $10000 by false pretenses are proper in form. Daily, arrested in Chicago, resisted Michigan extradition. The case centers on sale of machinery for the prison’s gin yard plant, with disputed delivery of second hand equipment.
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Milton Daily
Chicago
Allen N Armstrong
Jackson State Prison
Supreme Court of the United States
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Ja Twine
Jackison State Prison
Court upholds assistant secretary notice on bridge order
The Supreme Court ruled that a notice issued by an assistant secretary of war ordering the Hannibal Bridge Company to alter its bridge over the Mississippi is equivalent to a notice from the secretary of war. The ruling centers on authority and implied secretary level actions affecting the bridge and allied railroad interests.
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Hanmibal Bridge Company
Mississippi River
Taft
Bridge Company
Wabash Railroad
Neore
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Trust Heads Silent Brokers Keep Late Hours
New York May 15 Brokers in London connected offices kept late hours to trade Standard Oil after a New Jersey/Atlantic decision, amid no official word from Archbold or Rockefeler. The company faced possible dissolution with assets around 600 million dollars. no immediate reorganization plans were announced.
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Archbold
Standard On Company
New York
Broadway
William Rockefilier
John D Archbold
Tarrytown
Mortimer F Eliott
Wall Street
Walk Street
Foreign Exchange
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Capes
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Financial District
Waldorf-Astoria
Standard Oil Company
Wise's Appeal Dismissed in Supreme Court Contempt Case
The U S Attorney Henry A Wise loses in Supreme Court where the appeal from his contempt sentence, imposed by Judge Lacombe in New York, was dismissed for want of jurisdiction. The case involved orders to return seized books to Lawrence H Mills and associated importers arrested on charges of violating the customs law.
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Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
New York
United States District
Henry A Wise
Lawrence H Mills and
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Two Are Killed by Horses in Separate Delays
Newark Del May 15 John Reed a 37 year old farmhand was dragged behind a horse and mangled after a sulky accident near here his body returned to Harrington Del for burial William Saph a 37 year old farmer near Harrington Del died after being kicked in the face by a horse his skull and facial bones were fractured and infection set in his remains were sent to Harrington for interment
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John Reed
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Harrington Thie State East
William Saph
Harrington
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Sultan Rumor Mullah Hafid Said Slain In War
Turbulent Tangier rumor claims Hafid Ha, a militant leader, was assassinated amid ongoing conflict. Despite garbled text, reports indicate a possible political killing affecting regional power dynamics and security.
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