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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1909
Page
13
Washington dispatch reports fear among Standard, Archbold, and other executives that the circuit court decision on the Standard Oil case may delay or block the copper merger. Lawyers for both sides discuss Sherman Act amendments, with executives urging swift action while markets react to possible antitrust changes.
Washington dispatch reports that the government seeks a Supreme Court decision on criminal prosecutions of Standard Oil of New Jersey executives for Sherman antitrust violations. The case centers on John D Rockefeller and six associates, with potential ripple effects on other trusts and holding companies. Officials expect action after the Supreme Court ruling, noting ongoing investigations and possible indictments tied to the Sherman law and subsequent damages actions.
President Taft today praised the court ruling against Standard Oil and discussed Sherman antitrust implications with Senator Borah and House leaders. Talks focused on irrigation bond support, possible Supreme Court vacancy notes, and ongoing administrative matters as visitors pressed for a federal child labor bureau and suffrage discussions.
A dense OCR of names and titles lists numerous officials from secretarys and attorneys general to senators and representatives. It includes D J Higg ambassador to Berlin and a slate of names such as Knox Dickinson Ballanger Metre Wickeraram Horah Eleing Bourne Manh Martin Foster Van Cleave Snowden Seligman Warburg Owen Lovesot Brown Needham Gallaudet Chatham Young Shepard and others from various states. The fragmentary text preserves many proper nouns and geographic references but lacks coherent narrative.
Gen James Clarkson, surveyor of the port at New York, will not be reappointed, announced by Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh. Once a key Republican figure, Clarkson has served since 1903 after Roosevelt's appointment, with his term ending January 1. He stated he had two terms and did not desire another, noting long service and political expectations in Up-State circles.
The article notes Clarkson's public announcements about starting a business and his rise as postmaster at Des Moines and later First Assistant Postmaster General in Washington. It describes him as a long time Republican figure and ally of prominent leaders, with hints of forthcoming disclosures in his favor amid an ongoing investigation. Richard Parr, linked to sugar frauds, declined comment as the case moves forward.
Kansas Republican Victor Murdoch plans to carry a petition after Thanksgiving demanding Speaker Cannan resign if the House majority chooses to force him out. Insurgents say signatures may be scarce, with Democrats unlikely to join, while some Republicans doubt the move will gain enough support to force a resignation.
Report notes a faction hopes to revive the fight over rules when opportunity arises at the approaching session. The group has pressed a revival of Victor Murdoch and engaged in considerable correspondence with Insurgents in recent weeks. Details of exact methods remain unsettled despite clear intent to push forward.
The naval roller Marcellus, from Newport News, ran ashore near American Shoal off Key West this morning. Tug Ud cela and Massusmt have gone to assist, with authorities attending the scene as repair and salvage efforts begin.
In Seattle Washington the inquiry into the authenticity of Alases coal land claims returns to cross examination of Andrew Kennedy, a government coal expert who inspected the land last summer. Kennedy testified most work was prospecting with limited data on vein thickness and quality, noting a tunnel drove in one claim suggesting multi claim work, defense questions aim to show Kennedy could not have done the exploration in the stated time.
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