Sage Warns Against Morgan Plans Amid Fearful Consolidation
Special to the St. Louis Republic Russell Sage, wealth estimated at 100 million, opposes J Pierpont Morgan's consolidation drive. Sage warns such giant industry combinations threaten government and could trigger a financial panic. calls for division among multiple owners to guard against ruin.
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Roosevelt and trusts divide minds in progress era
The piece surveys Jay Cooke's defense of trusts and Roosevelt's push for stronger federal control. It notes Cooke's belief in wealth from combination and his proposed settlement of the coal strike, while detailing Roosevelt's call for powerful national and state action to regulate big corporations. It contrasts this with Socialist positions and questions whether Roosevelt plagiarizes ideas from Debs.
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Grandmother’s Silver Slate in a Household Saint Context
The poem honors a grandmother as the household saint whose touch and presence transform the ordinary into beauty. It celebrates time etched in her face, the blessing around each silver thread, and the life well spent reflected in the children’s memories and reverence.
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Earth
Love
Trusts and Monopolies Provoking Political Debate
The passage argues that funds come largely from monopolies and that while calls to harm the trusts are popular, such measures are unlikely to be enacted. It reflects a skepticism about political remedies against powerful corporate entities.
Coal Row Over Fuel Rights Draws Fire Across Nations
In a heated opinion piece, E H Ashley of Pittmans & Dean Co argues the coal barons have no natural right to seize fuel, urging that the people can burn soft coal and switch furnaces, while criticizing divine-right ideas and warning of government ownership of mines. The piece contrasts French famine wisdom with American industry claims and calls out rising control fears by coal leaders.
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France
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Philadelphia & Reading Road
Israel
Union Laborers Meet Bowersock Over Photo Request
Kansas City labor council members protested to Congressman Bowersock and asked to have his picture included in the Labor day program. He refused with a boastful retort while fusion nominee Noah Bowman complied. The clash highlights a political split that may affect both figures.
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Beef price rise tightens grip on consumer says Trib
Olathe Tribune notes Attorney General Knox pursues suit against the beef trust yet reports the benevolent institution has pushed beef prices higher by three cents, worsening consumer burden.
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Beef Trust
Olathe Tribune
Senator Harris Launches Early Campaign Push
Senator Harris announces an early campaign start this month and plans to run until polls close. Public support remains strong with widespread trust in Harris and belief that his work will bear fruit.
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Eureka hits gas flow at 390 feet depth
Eureka reports a fine flow of gas from a well at 390 feet deep and plans to drill additional wells. The company expects continuing results as it expands its exploration program across nearby acreage.
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