Beef barons thrive as beef prices rise despite injunctions
The anti trust fight against the beef trust is portrayed as ineffective. The piece argues President Roosevelt and Attorney General Knox failed to curb the beef barons with civil injunctions and urges criminal prosecutions. It cites rising prices, increased cattle receipts, and the concentration of control among six firms shaping markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Beef Trust
Knox
Combine
Omaha
New York
Philadelphia Bulletin
Chicago
Chicago Chronicle
Divided Counsels On Republican Financial Legislation
The piece reports internal Republican disputes over proposed financial reform led by Aldrich and opposed by Cannon. It notes pressure from Wall Street figures and corporate interests, mentions Fowler and Roosevelt, and argues the party lacks pro ordinary voter proposals while trusts and railroads dominate Oyster Bay discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
United Action
Aldrich
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Joe Cannon
Rockefeller
Morgan
United States Treasury
Internal Revenue
Fowler
Uncle Joe
Congress
Trust and Corporation
Republican Party
Our Oriental White Elephant and Philippine Trade Gap
The Johnstown Democrat notes a growing trade imbalance with the Philippines. U S exports to the dependency dropped from 4804 to 3 598 613 in 1903 while imports rose from 6 447 500 in 1902 to 11 089 896 in 1903. The article suggests the situation would distress the late Wingley in his grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
United States
Wingley
Johnstown
Tariff Standoff Wrapped in Steel Trust Language
The Star argues tariffs must stay as is because United States Steel pays wages to workers it must employ. The St. Louis Republic warns the steel trust will enforce silence on colleges and press, noting the Dingley schedules must remain and wages will be kept at market lows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Trust
Republican Party
St. Louis Republic
Protection and the trust boom collapse analysis
The piece argues that protectionism did not cause the Wall Street boom or its collapse. It notes trusts and industrial fortunes rose under protection but face decline, insisting prosperity depended on public demand and high prices, not party fault. It discusses free trade blight as irrelevant to the current downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Bryan
Cleveland
Free Trade
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Elma
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Elma, Wash
Blue Front
Heron Street
M. Kaufmann
Propr
the Times
Industry
Times
America
the Review OF Reviews CO
Astor Place
Rancer
North Beach
Aberdeen
H. A. Benham
Westport
Montesano
Montesano Cosmopolia
Cosmopolis
Montesano Cosmopolis
Hoquiam
C. E. Burrows & Co
Eighth Street
Hoquiam Hotel
Willapa Harbor
Chehalis
George L. Fierrz
Detroit
Michigan
Travelers
Monon Building
Creech Bros
Washington
New Orleans
Paris
Gale
Fred Hewett
Hrraxp
Goldman's
Seattle
Vienna
Market ST
Belmont Restaurant
Bonney & Magee
Wishkah
Hotel Northern
J. P. Nelson, Proprietor
Wishkah Street
J. G. Lewis
Aberdeen, Wash
J. W. Miller
Ashier
Aberdeen State Bank
L. L. Maley Tel
Wash
New York Block
WM. Ziegler
Boot and Shoemaker
B. J. Garman
Business Property
R J Hills & Co
N. A. Springer
New Place
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