Demagogue and Corruptionist Fallacies in Politics
The speech condemns demagogues and corruptionists who exploit public anger for power or profit. It urges a fearless, sane approach to reform, warns against mob rule and plutocracy, and stresses duty to the common good. It also addresses labor issues, child labor, and the need for broader labor protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
America
Tropics
Panama
United States
Bureau of Labor
Control of interstate corporations and railroads gains momentum
The Congress pursues stronger national supervision over interstate corporations and rail carriers. Support grows for tighter oversight, licensing, and cost shifting to packers, with calls to expand the Interstate Commerce Commission and to curb overcapitalization and secrecy in major firms.
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Congress
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Preme Court
Transmisseuri
Joint Traffic Association
Supreme Court
Income Tax Debate Calls for Graduated Inheritance Plan
The piece argues tax reform across federal, state, and local levels. It favors a national graduated inheritance tax linked to wealth, plus cautious moves toward a constitutional income tax and stronger industrial education nationwide. It notes historical acts and Supreme Court rulings on inheritance and income taxes and urges balanced, just taxation alongside better technical training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Justice White
Congress
Farming as a Profession and National Welfare
A vision that farming must become a technical, scientifically trained profession with broad education. It urges state-supported citizenry, farmer organization, and coordinated government support via the Department of Agriculture to lift farmer conditions and national welfare.
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District of Columbia
United States
Department of Agriculture
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Territories
Federal Commission of Conciliation and Arbitration
Pennsylvania
Commission On Conciliation
Geological Survey
Corporation Control
Reactionaries
Ultra Conserva
Seth
Standard Oil Company
Tobacco and Sugar Trusts
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Agricultural Education
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