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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1905
Page
4
The piece argues that graft and corruption persist in offices and corporations but notes an awakening toward higher ethics. It cites the insurance investigation, Roosevelt’s push for public campaign funds, and calls for openness to prevent misused funds. It stresses character versus reputation and the need for transparency to curb private influence.
A Philadelphia mayor, Weaver, faces censure from politicians and newspapers for accepting an office won amid a corrupt ring and then prosecuting helpers who aided his election. The article argues city officials have long been corrupted and must resist the corrupt element to uphold their oaths.
The passage argues the public should supervise passenger and freight rates and railroads, noting that many lines were built with public funds and later yield profits to operators. It highlights the double burden on citizens who financed roads yet pay profits to operators.
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