Taft Aligns With Oil Ruling On Trusts And Monopolies
President Taft supports the Supreme Court standard oil decision distinguishing good and bad trusts. He says monopolies that control prices are per se illegal under the Sherman Act, while legitimate combinations for efficiency remain outside the act. He maintains his prior stance aligns with Chief Justice White and notes no reading of the word reasonable into monopolies.
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Supreme Court
Standard Oil
White
la Follette
Debate Over Antitrust Law And the President's View
The article discusses proposed changes to antitrust law, arguing against adding the word reasonable to define restraints of trade. It cites Taft's and the Supreme Court's positions, warning courts cannot consistently judge reasonableness. It contrasts views on monopolies, price control, and the need to preserve competition without granting arbitrary court power.
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Nesses
Supreme Court
Taft
Gorman backs Wilson amid Harmon push for New York delegation
Special dispatch reports Washington adherents of Woodrow Wilson claim Senator James Gorman of New York supports Wilson and has warned Tammany Hall leader Charles Murphy he will counter Harmon faction hopes. The piece notes Gorman’s outspoken stance and widespread Wilson sentiment across several states, with Harmon partisans asserting New York’s delegation may tilt.
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Washington Dispatch
Newark, N. J
Movening News
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
United States
James Gorman
New York
Charles Murphy
Tammany Hall
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Ohio
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Michigan
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Georgia
Royalty Attends Savoy Fancy Dress Ball in London
London May 18 Special Cable to The Washington Post royalty gathered at the Savoy Hotel for a fancy dress ball in aid of the Prince Francis of Teck Memorial Fund. Attending were Prince and Princess Alexander of Teck, Prince Arthur of Connaught, and Prince Alexander of Battenberg. Duke and Duchess of Manchester were among the distinguished guests. Mrs George Cornwallis West drew attention as the Empress Theodora. Mrs John Jacob Astor wore a classical dress.
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Washington Post
London
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Prince Francis of
Carnegie May Pay Depositors in May
New York May 18 Depositors in the Carnegie Trust Company hear they may recover their funds in full. Word circulates that Andrew Carnegie will pay depositors in full despite no official confirmation from bank officials or Mr Carnegie.
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Washington Post
New York
Carnegie Trust Company
Andrew Carnegie
Bank Department
Carnegie
Cheney
Taft Likely Candidate as Taft Roosevelt Split Rolls On
Special to The Washington Post reports Taft intends to seek renomination if party prospects improve and would lead the ticket even in defeat to defend his administration. Roosevelt remains on friendly terms with Taft, while party opposition divides into La Follette and Lorimer camps amid broader regional support for Taft.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Cablegram rate cut and parcel rate drop announced in London
London May 18 Postmaster General Samuel announced a 50 percent reduction on all noncode cablegrams that would be deferred no longer than 24 hours. Foreign parcel rates were cut by 20 percent. The notice lists the Harpers Ferry and other locations, with schedule details for special trains from Union Station.
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Washington Post
London
House of Commons
Samuel
Near Death Attempts By Two Women At Local Ponds
Mrs Elizabeth Fling of 508 Morton street leaped into the pond at Soldiers Home and was saved after a death struggle with Fireman W H Hollidge. Doctors cite momentary dementia as a possible cause while noting no clear reason. The case mirrors last Monday's attempted suicide by Edna Hill near the Anacostia River bridge, who was rescued and questioned by police.
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W. H Hoolidge
Edna FN
Anacostia River Bridge
Pennsylvania Avenue
Garfield Hospital
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Hollidge
Luray Place
Edna Hill
Sixth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge
Anacostia River
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Sergi Stephens
Fifth Precinct
Mrs Fling
Miss Hill
Mrs. Fling
Garfield
Left fortune to horses in Hamden will
Ellsworth B. Cooper a wealthy Hamden farmer cut off his relatives and left all his estate valued at $75,000 to the Connecticut Humane Society for the care and comfort of horses He was examined by two physicians at his home the day the will was drawn up Several cousins announced plans to contest the will Cooper was a known lover of horses and dogs.
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Washington Post
New Haven
Conn
Ellsworth B. Cooper
Hamden
Connecticut Humane Society
Death by cyanide shocks New York youth
New York on May 18 reported the death of Joseph Hull aged 20 from cyanide of potassium. Before dying he wrote a final note noting no fear and a belief in eliminating the inefficient. The coroner described the postscript as written during the drug's effect.
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New York
Joseph Hull
Tank Collapse After Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis
Six workmen narrowly escaped death when a 50 000 gallon tank toppled the eight story building after a gunfire incident fatally wounding Policeman Anderson. James Russell, questioned about carrying a revolver, shot the officer then killed himself as the tank crashed, destroying a shed and three box cars.
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Minn
Great Northern Implement Company
Washington Post
Anderson
James Russell
Russell
Dying After Giving Blood in Yonkers Case
Special to The Washington Post reports Jesse M. Cavanaugh a 23 year old donor who gave a quart of blood to his 15 year old brother Fred Cavanaugh undergoing mastoiditis treatment at Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital. Fred's condition improved while Jesse remains gravely weak.
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Yonkers, N
Jesse M. Cavanaugh
Fred Cavanaugh
Saratoga
Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital
New York
Jesse Cavanaugh
Fred
Jesse
Crazed by Sister Death Ended With Attempts on Doctor
Hester Friedman 22 died on the operating table during tonsil surgery by Prof. John W. Chambers in Baltimore. Ether and cocaine failed to dull pain and she collapsed. Her sister Mrs. Joseph Goldberg allegedly grew hysterical and tried to stab the doctor. She later tried to kill herself with poison but was restrained by attendants. Police restored order as crowds gathered.
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Baltimore
Hester Friedman
John W. Chambers
Joseph Goldberg
Miss Friedman
Faith
Cats argue for park in Cincinnati district
On May 18 the Cincinnati park commission hears a claim that seven teenage cats in the block between Bishop Street and Burnet Woods Lake threaten songbirds. It is argued the area should be added to Burnet Woods park, with the rear portion likely to be acquired before June 1 to remove the cats.
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Washington Post
Cincinnati
Bishop Street
Burnet Woods Lake
Park Commission
Burnet Woods Park
Wadoo Injured In Upset After Farmingdale Visit
William G. McAdoo and Mrs. J Borden Harriman sustained injuries when their car overturned on a road between Freehold and Matawan New Jersey. McAdoo suffered two broken ribs and Harriman was lightly hurt. both were aided to St Peter's Hospital and McAdoo described the crash and the Protectium for Tuberculosis at Farmingdale as in excellent condition.
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N. J
William G. McAdoo
Hudgon River
Freehold
Matawan
J. Borden Harriman
Unwritten law frees Keller after grand jury visit
In St Louis on May 1 following the killing of James Graham Jr. by Frank Keller after he found Graham talking to Keller’s wife ten grand jurors visited the central district to congratulate Keller Keller surrendered with Mrs Keller being arrested and later released The coroner’s jury ordered Keller held for the grand jury but witnesses including Mrs Keller Way caused the grand jurors to refuse a true bill
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St Louis
Frank Keller
James Graham, Jr
Central District
Keller
Graham
Clerks to Strike Over Congress and Muzzle Law
Clerks threaten a strike blaming Congress for no aid to those in intolerable positions. The report cites meager salaries and favoritism in promotions as causes of future trouble. Delegates attend the Civil Service Retirement Association convention, and President Hutchinson urges unionization.
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Mr. Gordon
Congress
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National Civil Service Association
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Officers elected at civil service retirement association meet
Peter J Hutchinson was elected president and S E Faunce first vice president with Mrs Jennie Munroe second vice president and Charles W Gammons third vice president. Dr Llewellyn Jordan secretary and R S Jackson treasurer. The annual convention discussed unionization amid warnings of a federal strike over pay and mismanagement.
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Jennie Munroe
Charles W. Gammons
Llewellyn Jordan
R. §. Jackson
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Peter J. Hutchison
S. E. Faunce
Charles W Commons
R S Jackson
J W Sheffer
Internal Revenue Service
Taft in Accord With Oil Ruling
Taft endorses a ruling aligning with oil interests as the government seeks steadier policy amid national debates. The piece notes expected support for Taft’s reentry into the political arena and outlines broad themes for the upcoming campaign.
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Thief Steals 13 Hens. Watches Worth 250 Found
Nashville farmer Cheries Lu cas of Jackson reports 13 hens stolen from his hen house. Under the roost, a gold watch valued at 250 dollars was found and brought to the city. a jeweler called it among the finest timepieces seen. May 18.
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Nashville
Cheries Lucas
Jackson
Massacre fears fuel ritual murder myths worldwide
The American Jewish Committee cautions that recent Kiev dispatches echo earlier unfounded ritual murder claims used by authorities to heighten tension. A St Petersburg interview with M Shosverg surveys historic trials, noting only two past cases in 40 years reached acquittal, while most found no murder linked to Jews.
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Odessa
Hallystok
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Moscow
Hishenef
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St -Petersburg
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Judges Award Prizes After Final Exhibitions
Judges confer after the final performances as contestants deliver sharp routines in the evolutions contest. Prizes are awarded to top victors based on judges’ summaries and standings announced at the venue.
Prize flag presented by Maj Gen Weaver at ceremony
Knight, Prize flag presented today by Maj Gen E M Weaver. Judges Vieut Charles K. Rockweil, Lieut Richard Park, Lieut Daniel J Sultan, all U S A, attended the event.
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H. Collins
Ly .M. Leonard
J. H. Gordon
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F. Co. Knight
E. M. Weaver
Charles K. Rockweil
Richard Park
Daniel J. Sultan
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Cadets Drill At Kite House Ellipse In High School Event
In Washington, over 16 000 students and fans watched the annual Washington High School Cadets drill at the Kite House Ellipse yesterday. Six Central Fant em and Business High schools led by Capt Putzki Knight and Sanderson performed with precision amid heat. Judges from the War Department, led by Maj Gen Weaver, observed as Company A B E F I G H each completed about 22 minutes of intricate maneuvers, with Company B notably swift. Regimental reviews and upcoming results promised a dramatic conclusion today with awards by the coast artillery official.
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Fant~ Em
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McKinley Manual Training School
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Putzki
Board of Education
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Coast Artillery
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Richard Park
Daniel I. Sultan
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L . Collins
L. M. Leonara
Doathbone
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