Roosevelts Cat Fight and Trust Reform Rhetoric
A columnist reviews Roosevelt's stance on trust busting and the Northern Securities case, arguing the court ruling altered but did not end merger control. It recalls La Follette, railroad legislation, and political battles in Wisconsin and Kansas, warning of rising protections for oligarchic power and calls for government relief.
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Railroads control senate picks in bitter political clash
The piece asserts railroad influence dominates US senator selections while condemning elected officials and urging direct presidential power, contrasting opponents like Burton with pro railroad figures in Missouri and Kansas. It laments corporate capture of governance and appeals for reform.
Frenzied Finance in Bryan's Commoner Sparks Debate
The Bryan's Commoner profiles Thomas Lawson and his Frenzied Finance articles. Critics say the pieces reveal speculation, fraud, and violence tied to Wall Street magnates, risking libel but drawing nationwide attention. Proponents claim the serial exposes folly in concentrated finance and promotes reform.
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