Chicago’s streets may seem far from the oil fields of Ohio, but the tentacles of Standard Oil stretch far and wide. District Attorney Sullivan, fresh from Cleveland, has arrived in the Windy City to unravel a web of deceit involving the Standard Oil company and its grip on the railroads. Sources close to the grand jury investigation reveal that the Lake Shore Michigan Southern railroad has been squeezing independent oil dealers, forcing them to pay exorbitant mileage fees on tank cars. And what’s the kicker? These fees are computed on the same basis as those paid by Standard Oil itself, the very company being investigated for its monopolistic practices.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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