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Story June 5, 1912

Tulsa Daily World

Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma

What is this article about?

In St. Louis on June 4, Federal Judge Dyer revokes a temporary restraining order against Waters-Pierce Oil Company, obtained by stockholder Henry M. Tilford and Standard Oil, citing hasty action, and grants defendants 20 days to respond.

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Restraining Order Revoked
ST. LOUIS, June 4.-A temporary restraining order against the Waters-Pierce Oil company, granted in behalf of Henry M. Tilford, a stockholder in that company, and the Standard Oil company, was revoked today by Federal Judge Dyer. He held that he had acted hastily in granting the restraining order and gave H. Clay Pierce and other defendants twenty days in which to answer the allegations of Tilford. The temporary injunction granted ten days ago enjoined the Waters-Pierce Oil company from spending any money, making contracts and the officials of the company from receiving money from the company.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Justice

What keywords are associated?

Restraining Order Waters Pierce Oil Standard Oil Federal Judge Legal Injunction

What entities or persons were involved?

Henry M. Tilford H. Clay Pierce Federal Judge Dyer Waters Pierce Oil Company Standard Oil Company

Where did it happen?

St. Louis

Story Details

Key Persons

Henry M. Tilford H. Clay Pierce Federal Judge Dyer Waters Pierce Oil Company Standard Oil Company

Location

St. Louis

Event Date

June 4

Story Details

A temporary restraining order against the Waters-Pierce Oil company, granted in behalf of Henry M. Tilford, a stockholder, and the Standard Oil company, was revoked by Federal Judge Dyer. He held that he had acted hastily in granting it and gave H. Clay Pierce and other defendants twenty days to answer the allegations. The injunction had enjoined the company from spending money, making contracts, and officials from receiving money.

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