Public Ownership Debate Warns of Socialism’s Reach
In a Hamilton club toast, Tidge P. S. Grossenp argues that rapid public ownership threatens republican principles, warning that state socialism slides from municipal utilities to railways and factories. He cites widespread support in New England cities and urges belief that opportunities must be open to all. Judge Akane shares concern, agreeing socialism has gained headway and poses a real challenge to free enterprise.
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Tidge P. S. Grossenp
Hamilton
Chicegs
Wight
New England
Akane
Trusts Threaten Prosperity, Says Charles Yerkes
New York dispatch reports railway magnate Charles T. Yerkes warns trusts pose a deadly menace to prosperity. He cites foreign price manipulation, predicts a crash in stocks and watered dividends, and says he will not buy American materials for his London subway, calling European business revolts against higher prices. He denies belief in enduring prosperity.
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New York
Charles T. Yerkes
Stret
Yerkes
England
Trists
London
Unintentional Endorsement Sparks Public Gas Victory
Chanute shows a shift by relinquishing Standard Oil’s grip on natural gas and adopting a public ownership model. Eighteen months after the move the city collected about $100,000 yearly net from gas receipts, paying off the initial tax and funding public needs, illustrating a persuasive case for public control of utilities.
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Chanute
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Lave
Topeka
Childish Treble Breaks the Gloom in Firelit Night
A quiet scene fills with stillness as firelight shadows flicker. Troubled spirits drift about while a young voice offers a simple prayer, its sweet treble cutting through the gloom.
Fighting Socialism in American Thought and Labor
A Chicago dispatch reports Catholic authorities plan a propaganda against socialism as socialistic doctrine spreads worldwide. The piece questions private monopolies like Standard Oil and packing-house combines, noting growing sympathy for socialist ideas and predicts labor movements may steer to prominent socialist propaganda at the next national convention of the Federation of Labor.
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Chicago
St. Paul Globe
America
Standard Oil Corporation
New Orelans
Federation of
Roosevelt Intervenes in Utah Senatorial Race
President Roosevelt reportedly urged Salt Lake City leaders to withdraw Apostle Reed Smoot from Utah’s senatorial race, saying his election would cause dissension and harm the Republican party. Smoot remains a candidate as a Washington committee campaigns for him.
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Roosevelt
Apostle Reed Street
Becaus
United States Senate
Smoot
Washington
Kearns
United States
Genle
Simool
Votow
Roosvelt Faces Consolidated Antitrust Test Push
ONGRHSSIGNAL committees work toward a test antitrust measure as President Rooswelt pushes for action. Congress shows anxiety over legislation while Senator Hoar backs a bill in favor.
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Rooswelt
Hoar
Coal Shortage Forces Arkansas Farmers To Cut Apple Orchards
The scarcity of coal drives farmers in Marshall Missouri and beyond to cut down apple orchards and shade trees to use as fuel.
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Abd Marshall
RAL AT THE RED LIGHT the best place in town
A brief note highlights RAL at the red light as the best place in town. It emphasizes the venue's value and local popularity. Gunfolded phrases imply casual endorsement without specific dates or events.
1903 Almanac and Word and Works Promoted by Prof Hicks
Rev Ir R Hicks 1903 Almanac boasts improved astronomy course and daily weather forecasts for the year. The publisher highlights wide illustrations and calls the work essential for the public. Single copies priced thirty cents. Word and Works annual with Almanac is one dollar. Address Word and Works Publishing Co., 2201 Locust Street, St. Louis, Mo.
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Denmland
Hicks
Word and Works
Word and Works Publishing Co
Locust Street
St. Tonis
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Mother
BY Ell
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Mormon
Senate
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Aindertakin
Vaughn
Furniture Store
Qysters
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