Cigar man on trust reform
Subject(s): American Tobacco Company, Beveridge, Albert J. (Albert Jeremiah), 1862-1927, Chain stores, Cigar industry, Corporation law, Coupons (Retail trade), Monopolies, Stockholders--Moral and ethical aspects, Stocks, Tariff--Law and legislation, Trademarks--Valuation, United States. Attorney-General, United States. Supreme Court
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The author of this article argues that the United States Supreme Court is working with the American Tobacco Company to dissolve the illegal company but, in allowing a new company to be created, are forming a monopoly that will drive out independent retailers from the tobacco industry. To avoid the scandal and lawsuits that will come if the Supreme Court continues on their path, the author suggests the Supreme Court request a full inventory of the assets of all the companies forming the new trust and verify all stocks and bonds under the companies, especially the American Cigar Company, are covered. The second suggestion made is to make coupons illegal because the issuance of coupons runs independent retailers out of business.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-12-21
Creator(s)
Berriman, Edward C. (Edward Charles), 1860-1925
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
4
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Cigar man on trust reform. [December 21, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o310743. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Berriman, Edward C. (Edward Charles), 1860-1925. Cigar man on trust reform. [21 Dec. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o310743.
APA:
Berriman, Edward C. (Edward Charles), 1860-1925., [1911, December 21]. Cigar man on trust reform.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o310743.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
