Who Runs This Government The Morgan Syndicate And The Public
A lengthy critique argues that J. P. Morgan & Co and allied financial interests control railroads and dry goods firms, enabling freight rate hikes that shift costs to the Ultimate Consumer. The piece claims the Morgan syndicate dominates shipping, steel, autos, lumber, coal, and packing houses, undermining the Interstate Commerce Commission and democracy. It asks who runs the government and laments growing socialism.
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New York
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. P. Morgan & Co
Morgan
Lord & Taylor
Samuel Lord
George W. Taylor
United Dry Goods Company
J. P. Morgan
H. B. Claflin & Co
James McCreery & Co
C. C. Gunther & Co
O’neil- Adams Company
Stewart & Co
Prossner, Bros
Baltimore
J. N. Adams & Co
Buffalo
Huhne & Co
Newark
N. J
Powers Mercantile Company
Minneapolis
Pan-American Bank
United States Steel
Paris
Equitable Life Disposition of Control
Morgan Banking House
Morgan Syndicate
Commission
State Capitals as Blighted Cities in History
An editorial notes that most state capitals become "dead" cities after relocation or indecisive capital status. It argues Oklahoma City should study geography of other states and suggests capitals often fail to inspire progress. It cites Illinois and New York as exceptions to the general trend.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Commonwealths
Capitals in shadow of rival cities across states
The article contrasts state capitals with larger cities nearby in many states. It notes Columbus versus Cincinnati Toledo Cleveland Dayton in Ohio and cites Lansing versus Detroit Grand Rapids in Michigan, Frankfort versus Louisville Lexington Covington in Kentucky, Annapolis versus Baltimore, Harrisburg versus Philadelphia, Pittsburgh Erie, Trenton versus Newark Jersey City Paterson Camden Hoboken Elizabeth, Jefferson City versus St Louis Kansas City, Austin versus Dallas San Antonio Galveston, Salem versus Portland, Olympia versus Seattle Tacoma Sacramento versus San Francisco and Los Angeles, Madison versus Milwaukee Oshkosh, and highlights Indianapolis as a rare capital also serving as commercial hub with extensive rail and interurban lines. It argues Indianapolis owes its status to enterprise and location, while Guthrie should grow versus Oklahoma City.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cincinnati
Toledo
Cleveland
Dayton
Lansing
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Frankfort
Louisville
Lexington
Covington
Annapolis
Baltimore
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Erie
Trenton
Newark
Jersey City
Paterson
Camden
Hoboken
Elizabeth
Jefferson City
St. Louis
Kansas City
Austin
Dallas
San Antonio
Galveston
Salem
Oregon
Portland
Olympia
Seattle
Tacoma
Sacramento
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Madison
Milwaukee
Oshkosh
Nevada scruples on prize fighting and world fairs noted
The Charleston News and Courier and other papers mock Nevada for its alleged lack of virtue on prize fighting and potential sites for future world fairs while the Baltimore Sun mocks the Oklahoma capital not moving. The quotes illustrate a satirical take on state progress and national topics.
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Nevada
Silver State
New York
Newspapers Call for Senator Lorimer to Resign
Illinois papers urge resignation of Senator Lorimer amid calls for duty and ethics. The discourse spans editorials across multiple cities while readers weigh the political fallout and public accountability.
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Illinois
Lorimer
St. Paul
Running Things
A Washington Ledger remark suggests railway workers overestimate rail management as government control and burn out from overwork.
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Washington Ledger
Grand Summer Vacation Plans Debated in Washington
In a Washington Herald piece, readers reflect on the desire for flawless summer trips despite plans not to take them. The column weighs optimism against reluctance and the broader mood of anticipation this season.
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Washington Herald
Very High Mortgageed Dream: Plane Purchase Folly
The Detroit News questions the wisdom of mortgaging a home to buy an airplane, calling the scheme an imprudent and extravagant folly. The-era editorial decries risky personal finance and warns readers against overextension for luxury aviation.
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Detroit News
Just a Minute Willing to Help
A bitter remark from a woman states she would divorce if not for the children and plans to write to her family to take them, as reported by the Chicago Record-Herald.
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Chicago Record- Herald
On Board Ship Meeting With Customs Question
A nervous traveler aboard questions whether he will be glad to reach native shores after passing customs, while a companion jokes about awaiting inspection. The Washington Star notes the exchange as a light travel moment.
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Washington Star
Hidden Pay Day Exit Cited By Buffalo Express
Quote from Buffalo Express notes a side exit at a works site used only on pay days when some workers' wives wait at the main door. The remark highlights labor conditions and company amenities in historical context.
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Buffalo Express
Noah and Webster mix up ends speech in jest
A Nebraska legislator concluded a speech with Webster’s famed line. A colleague whispered that Webster did not write the dictionary but Noah built the ark. The speaker dismissed the quip with a sharp retort.
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Noah
Nebraska
Daniel Webster
Noabh
Boston
Seeking Information and Miss Innocent Exchange
A brief dialogue suggests navigational trouble in a bleak northern region and questions about nearby repair shops, framed as a terse exchange from a Boston Transcript column.
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Boston Transcript
Social Lemonade Phrase Noted In Cleveland Leader
A Cleveland Leader column describes social lemonade as four things said in a sweet way. The note highlights a defining phrase used to describe social conversation dynamics.
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Cleveland
The Washerwoman’s Hymn of Hope by Ironquill
A washerwoman in humble surroundings sings of a Saviour as her steadfast friend who will keep her to the end. The narrator recalls listening to the song while she toils with scrubbing boards and children at her feet, noting faith as solace amid hardship.
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Eugene Ware
Ironquill
Emerson on Hasty Friendships and Moral Laws
The quote argues that friendships crumble when treated as wine and dreams rather than the enduring fabric of the heart. True friendship follows austere, eternal laws aligned with nature and morals, not swift, petty benefits mistaken for sweetness.
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Emerson
Judge rules over payment dispute in terse exchange
A courtroom exchange centers on a debtor promising to pay next month. The judge questions whether the promise fulfills prior assurances and whether the speaker has kept their word. The dialogue underscores a conflict over timely financial obligation.
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Judge
New at Farming. Mrs Blobbs Does Our Hired Man
A lighthearted Chicago News note questions a hired man’s farming knowledge. He asks where to find milkweed to feed the cows, prompting humorous dialogue about his inexperience.
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Chicago News
Forum of the People Motto Echoes in Historical Paper
The statement proclaims the newspaper as the forum of the people where the plain public can be heard. It underscores the press as a vital platform for citizen expression and community discourse.
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Frank A. Munsey
Campaign Publicity and Open Books in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Sun argues for fuller publicity of campaign contributions and for elections to serve the people, not vested interests. It cites historical campaign sums and urges honest, unpurchased public decision making and the smashing of machine politics by letting the people rule.
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Henry W. Bullock
Indianapolis
Ind
Questioning Christian antisemitism in Russia and atonement
The writer denounces religious prejudice against Jews in Russia and argues that blaming Jews for Jesus death is misguided. It contends the crucifixion fulfilled prophecy and that Christ’s rejection by Jerusalem enabled the plan of salvation and the reconciliation of God and man.
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Russia
Jesus
Jerusalem
The Jew and Salvation in Christian Doctrine
In this reflection Charles H. Kraush argues that Christianity proclaims Jewish crucifixion of Christ as mankind's salvation and laments forced conversion while citing Zechariah 8 23 about nations seeking Jews. He signs from 674 E Drive Woodruff Place presenting a controversial religious view.
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Zachariah
Charles H. Kraush
E. Drive
Woodruff Place
Game preserves and quail protection praised in Indiana letter
Jacob Kline of Clermont Indiana urges strengthening game preserves and a two year closed season for quail. He praises Z T Sweeney for stock with Hungarian partridges and asks lawmakers to support dedicated conservation and more preserves under the state game warden. He notes reduced hunting disturbance and thriving native quail populations.
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Indianapolis Sun
Z. T. Sweeney
Bob White
Jacob Kline
Keep Cool This Summer Gentle Advice From Our Page
Our annual guidance urges restraint in heat with simple meals and careful drinking. Eat bland, filling foods like dried apples, favor cheaper meat, and avoid ice cold drinks. Drink mostly water, stay in shade, and wear comfortable clothes while keeping calm despite heat. Keep cool to get through summer.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt Moves To Guard Public Lands From Private Grab
The legislation authorizes the president to withdraw public lands from entry to protect water power sites and for classification and valuation. It covers mineral coal oil deposits and timber, aims to shield the people from private absorption without compensation, and follows Roosevelt and Ballinger disputes over land withdrawals.
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Sudei
Roosevelt
Ballinger
Interior Department
Washington
Pendin
Kansas City Star
Look Out Below Aero Planes Threaten Pedestrians
Emporia Gazette predicts future air travel will rival auto's ubiquity and pose risks to pedestrians. Reckless aviators may cause boiler and engine failures, with falling hardware injuring people. Insurance agents and aviation policies may emerge to cover aviators casualties.
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Emporia Gazette
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Charleston News and Courier
Baltimore Sun
Los Angeles Express
the Forum of the People
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