Swift Avoids Court As Meat King Feels Above Law
In a tongue in cheek exchange Judge Blodgett hosts Mr. Swift of the Swift meat empire who, via counsel, hints at future appearance yet insists on royal exemption from court time. The piece lampoons the notion of divine right and courts, praising Blodgett and the Swift family for their supposed supremacy.
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Swift
Blodgett
Charles III
England
Xa Far Din
Swifts
Blodgetts
Four Railroads Indicted for Interstate Commerce Violations
A U S grand jury indicted four railroad companies and their managers for violating the Interstate Commerce Law. Swift & Co allegedly secured lower rates from Kansas City and Chicago than other shippers. A private detective hired by the Interstate Commission built the case, and guilt is presumed though convictions are uncertain as the commissioners and detective proceed with resolve.
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United States
Swift & Co
Kansas City
Chicago
Swift
Inter-State
Attorneys Decry Legal Gaps Allowing Railroads to Escape Penalty
Lawyers argue that justice is thwarted by defects in law or prosecutorial failure, claiming railroads evade punishment and that the lack of conviction proves the need for stronger governmental action and more radical measures.
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Torneys
Perambulations of the Republican party in a 1890s US state
The piece mocks a demagogue and defines government as the Republican party, arguing that the party controls form, rights, and resources. It cites campaign commentary and analyzes election returns in Nebraska South Dakota and Kansas, noting fusion dynamics, party strength, and the rise of the People's party.
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Party
I Power
Anis
Republican Party
Ans
Ang
Republican
England
Peffer
Sockleas Simpson
U. S. Gazette
Washington, D.C
United States
Pefler
Kansas
Kyle
South Dakota
Indianapolis
Nebraska
G. B Lang
Bourbon
Osage
Lyon
Linn
Jefferson
Wilson
Dickinson
Jackson
Anderson
Chautauqua
Saline, Elk
Ottawa
Ell
Waubaunsee
Woodson
Ipps
Kilnworth
Norton
Lin Lealn
Stafford
Geary
Pawnee
Sherman
Rooks
Ellie
Rast
Nes
Thomas
Logan
Edwards
Kiowa
Meade
Sheridan
Wallace
Clarke
Trego
Greeley
People’s Party
Mitchell
Philipps
Lincoln
Rush
Ness
Saline County
Elk
Morton
Ple's
People’s
Dem
People's
Rep
People's Party
Democrats
Simon Puta
Commonwealth
Friends of Reform
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W.e.avexannen, JM. Anexasnen
Mr. Swift
Latter Day Government
Kane
Peo
Shawnee
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