Optimism and risk in politics marked by imperialism
A literary critique warns against over optimistic rhetoric in the Republican stance on domestic policy and overseas empire. It cites Major Glenn on the Philippines and details Katipunan violence and threats against American troops, highlighting distrust of imperial methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Philippines
Panay
Islande
Presidente
Katipunan
Independencia
Bohol
Ducot
Mandoducot
Sandathan
Trusts and the Republicans in the Trust Question Critique
In a June caucus Democrats urge anti trust reforms and tariff cuts to curb trusts. They accuse the GOP of being dominated by big industries and failing to pass anti trust measures, lowering duties, or protect trade. The piece warns the new Supreme Court justice may shape judicial power and notes a looming harvester and beef trust threat to farmers.
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Orient
United States
Herr Most
Belshazzar
Babylon
House of Representatives
Congress
Republican Congress
Republican Party
Supreme Court
A Terrible Commentary on Beef Trusts and Leaders
John Barschen, a New York butcher, criticizes Roosevelt Knox and Republican leaders for inaction against the beef trust. He claims beef prices rise while officials fail to act and mocks the administration for leveraging prosecutions around elections. The Houston Post is accused of lese majeste for implying a politically timed prosecution.
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New York
John Barschen
Food Trust
Barschen
Beef Trust
Roosevelt
Knox
The
Houston Post
After the Election and Senate Action
The piece reports Roosevelt planning an extra Senate session on November 11 to ratify a Cuba reciprocity treaty and a Platt amendment style pact, with tariff revision promised after the elections. It notes Republican hopes hinge on post election actions and mentions Neeley seeking recovered money and curiosity about a nerve food.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Cuba
Tennessee Republicans reaffirm platform and win by large margin
The Tennessee party reaffirms the Kansas City platform without doubt and wins the election by about 40 000 votes. Roosevelt urges patience on anti trust issues while awaiting post election actions. The piece notes party blame for anti trust moves and Morgan’s push for a shipping subsidy after election. It also mentions mine owners refusing arbitration to end the anthracite miners strike.
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Tennessee
Kansas City
Deadly Parallels in the Trust Question Spark Conflicting Views
Democratic Chair Griggs attacks Republican leader’s stance on trusts with Babcock quotes from Wisconsin and Pennsylvania lines. He cites tariff policy debates, steel orders, and a looming vote, arguing the tariff shields prices while protection benefits producers, against which Republicans defend continued party rule and labor policy.
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Griggs
Democratic Congressional Committee
Babcock
Republican Congressional Committee
The Administration's Bluff Declared Temporary Junction Value
The passage notes a vaunted temporary injunction obtained by Mr Roosevelt and the Attorney General, described as a strategic bluff. It emphasizes political maneuvering and the perceived permanency of a temporary measure. The piece casts doubt on the lasting impact of the court order and its implications for governance.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Hhe
Government by injunction and trust reform efforts debated
The article discusses the limits of injunctions against trusts, noting Congress did not pass anti injunction legislation despite proposals drawn for the American Federation of Labor. It argues Roosevelt should pursue criminal prosecutions under antitrust law and comments on society leaders whose brilliance hinges on their wives and jewelry.
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Littlefield
House
Senate
West Virginia
New York Journal
Jackson
Keller
Judge Jackson
National Executive Committee
England
Congress
American Federation of Labor
Ee Ctary
Roosevelt
Combine
Anarchy Must Be Stamped Out The Bramwell Doctrine
Hon J H Bramwell of Ohio argues that anarchy seeks to destroy all government and social order. He warns it spreads from impure surroundings and would bring chaos, urging strict enforcement of laws to stamp out the deadly doctrine. He compares the threat to yellow fever and calls for government restraint to protect liberty.
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J. H. Bramwell
Ohio
What Credit is Based On
O S Marden argues that credit hinges on character reliability and business aptitude more than capital. He notes that humble, hardworking youths who start small often gain credit, while heirs with wealth but weak ability are wary risks to lenders. Creditmen spot successful traits in prospective buyers and judge safe credit accordingly.
A Practical Man and the New Southwesterner
Ray Stannard Baker profiles the new Southwesterner, a practical rancher challenging the old Westerner. He contrasts the modern farmer from Kansas or Wisconsin with gunholding cowboys, noting barbed wire fences and legalistic wealth as symbols of change. The piece ends by asking what to do with men who refuse to fight.
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Ray Stannard Baker
Texas
Jack
Mr. Brown
Kansas
Wisconsin
Jay
Mr. Smith
Ohio
John Doe
Boston
Scientific Ignorance About Volcanoes
By Professor Robert T. Hill of the U S Geological Survey, the article notes the vast unknowns about volcanic action. It argues scientists cannot predict future eruptions, cites Martingue and St Vincent data, and cautions against alarmist prophecies while stressing ongoing study and eyewitness testimony.
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Robert T. Hill
U. S. Geological Survey
Martingue and
St. Vincent
Pelee
Columbus
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. J. Bryan
Harvester Trust
New Harvester Trust
Mr. Neeley
Mr. Morgan
Labcock
Geta
Meane
Seattle
Washington Post
Scotland
Avery
Unity
Payne
Pennsylvania
Irman Babcock
Teariff
Friends of the Tariff
DR. Jekyll
MR. Hyde
O. S. Marden
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