Roosevelt to Congress eulogizes McKinley urges stern anti anarchist measures
The speech to Congress condemns the Buffalo assassination of President McKinley and calls for strong action against anarchists. It proposes trust legislation, government irrigation projects, Isthmian Canal construction, Pacific cable laying, colonial laws, Cuba reciprocity, and Chinese exclusion. It notes the president's widespread popularity and integrity while denouncing criminal justification of murder.
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McKinley
Cuba
Roosevelt praises McKinley assassin target as wage-worker hero
The piece defends President McKinley as the voice of the people, condemns anarchist violence, and calls for strong federal action to suppress anarchists. It stresses the murder was an attack on the nation, not just one man, and urges deportation of foreign agitators and strict penalties for aiding anarchist causes.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
McKinley
Buffalo
Lincoln
Garfield
United States
Union
Roosevelt
Bien
New England
Deeree
Humbert
Italy
Couhntry
Aparchists
Preservation of Prosperity Through Individual thrift and Policy
The author argues prosperity rests on individual thrift and intelligent administration rather than gambling or reckless lawmaking. Industrial growth has created social problems that old laws can no longer regulate, necessitating cautious legislation to harness wealth creation without destructive effects.
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Oftiseas
Capitalism and the trust question in national growth
The text argues that industrial and corporate growth has driven national development, not tariffs, and acknowledges abuses. It emphasizes the value of captains of industry and warns against crude legislation. It notes international competition, the broad benefits of enterprise, and the need for calm inquiry before reform. It stresses that prosperity and hardship affect all, urging prudent policy over rash action.
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bayoTa
Iso
America
Eaber
The Thrust Evil and the Trusts in Our Time
A discussion of corporate trusts and the need for regulated supervision to curb abuses. The piece argues for publicity and government inspection of interstate corporations, asserting that enlightened regulation protects public welfare without opposing property rights or contracts. It emphasizes knowledge as the first step toward lawful oversight.
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Grist
Nation should supervise interstate corporations, not states
The author argues for national supervision of corporations doing interstate business, noting uniform state laws lack and many do business across states. A constitutional amendment or new national power is proposed, with a secretary of commerce and industries to oversee broad commerce, labor, and big business while protecting workers and citizens.
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Lates
Txusts
Banka
Massachusetts
Couret
Congress
Republic
Reenactment of Exclusion Law Urged by Pro Chinese Prod
A historical editorial argues for reenacting the Chinese exclusion law and strengthening labor protections. It links wage growth, living standards, and tariffs to national welfare, urging safe labor conditions, limits on night work for women and children, and improved government contracts. It stresses unions can aid workers when law abiding and calls for state and municipal action within constitutional scope.
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United States
Ita
United Tes
District of Columbia
Traward
Eec Moun
Euch
Uceda
Immigration Reform Urges Honest Citizens to Seek Citizenship
The text argues for reforming present immigration laws to ensure all honest individuals are eligible for American citizenship. It stresses lawfulness, stability, and responsible parenthood, calling for a comprehensive law focused on national improvement and civic duty.
Immigration Reform to Exclude Anarchists and Unfit
The text argues for stringent immigration controls based on moral fitness and education. It calls for thorough inspections at ports, educational tests to gauge American civic understanding, and economic criteria to ensure entrants can compete without depressing wages. It urges strict accountability on steamship companies to enforce the law.
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Bihar
The Tariff: No Wide Changes Now, Urges Stability
The article argues against sweeping tariff revisions, urging continuation of the current tariff policy to protect national prosperity. It warns that major reforms would provoke doubt and potential economic instability, noting prior revisions caused near panic. The piece stresses the need to avoid disturbing business interests amid uncertain times.
Board of Health Debates Smallpox Bills in City Meeting
A Monday board of health session in the council chamber discussed smallpox quarantines and bill approvals. Health Officer Joy reported no new cases and that quarantines would be lifted, while disputes over doctor fees for Bennett and Diver treatments sparked heated votes and adjournment tensions.
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Board of Health
Council Chamber
Joy
Inet
Ann Arbor
Fred Etta
Harvie Diver
E. B. Mabrey
Miller
Dean
Egeler
Hamilton
Carver
Jays -Powell
Page
Court
Smyth
Grant
Foote
H. Diver
Ald
Muller
Klayer Powell
Dr. Woote
Calhoun County
de Foote
Mycler
Nuys
Powell
Hawilton
Curver
Che
Van Fleet Medicine Co. Free sample offer
A damaged ad promises a free sample of Van Fleet's Herbal Pills for rheumatism neuralgia sick headache and dyspepsia. It urges sending name and address to Van Fleet Medicine Co. Bellevue Michigan for directions and testimonials on cures.
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van Fleet Medicine Company
Bellevue
Mich
van Fleet
Thos
You Flees Medicine Co
Belloyne
Mivh
Mrs S Coles Retail Listing With Unclear Goods
An unclear OCR fragment lists various terms such as Bulco Jackety collared items and Battenburg lace with other obscured phrases. The readable material mimics a small shop or notices column but lacks coherent context or complete names.
Notice of Letting for Bish Lake Drain Contract
County Drain Commissioner Charles Mead of Calhoun County Michigan will receive bids on December 11 in Marengo township for cleaning and for deepening and widening the Bish Lake Drain. Sections described and assessments for the Bish Lake Drain Special Assessment District will be opened, with bonds required and right to reject bids reserved. Owners and nonresidents listed in the notice must appear or be heard regarding assessments.
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Chas. B. Mead
Calhoun
State of Michigan
O. Cromwell Johnson
Marengo
Beetle
Olive M. Hewitt
Eliner
Torche
Tan Ling
Herwitt
G. C. Johnson
A. J. Palmer
Biddyr
Shell
Wien Lake
Mma
Willu
Entiru
Sai
USA
Wefrdz
Wore Or
Leas
Gehin
Chas. L. Fish
Marengo Township
Geo. Perrett
Win. Dean
E. F. Chapin
D. Stukte
Stephen Guile
Henry Doval
Sarah Townsend
Emily van Zant
Caroline Lameron
Morris Walker
Bish Lake Drai
Ish Lake Drata
Uni
B. Mead
Marchal
Mich
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