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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
5
Roosevelt defends administration policies against critics in a landmark message to Congress. He urges new laws on employers liability labor injunctions stock watering and interstate regulation, argues for national oversight of large corporations and a campaign against privilege and corruption.
A policy outline argues expanding federal power over labor conditions and interstate railways. It asserts the Supreme Court decision in Adair v United States alters Congress’ scope, urging the Interstate Commerce Commission to proactively regulate rates and practice, and to valuate railroads to balance private ownership with public needs.
The president lists essential recommendations including re-enacting the employers liability law, government compensation for service injuries, regulating injunctions in labor matters, and empowering the Interstate Commerce Commission to valuate railroads physically. He defends administration actions, cites worldwide causes for distress, and remains firm on prior policies with emphasis near the message’s end.
The passage argues that exposing workers to dangerous conditions without protection is morally wrong and that powerful capital should not escape accountability. It defends judges who restrain corporate power and uphold workers’ rights, warning against using the law to shield the criminal rich. It urges respect for courts while demanding integrity and courage from those on the bench.
The speaker argues that current business distress is not global but caused by speculative folly and dishonesty of a few wealthy individuals who fault others for their wrongdoing. They would not hesitate to cut out rottenness even if it harms apparent prosperity.
A collection of humorous observations and maxims on daily life and manners. Topics include shoes and coins, grieving monuments, red hair anger, eating sausage after illness, rocking chairs, missing kitchen chip baskets, railroad transfers, newspaper printing for the curious, sanity of persistent printers, and timeless worries from weather to finances and faithfulness.
A dialogue about tragedy and farce reveals opinions on funerals and economy. The novelist questions if he ever writes tragedy while a poet notes managers call it a farce after initial thoughts. The exchange hints at perceived costs and future savings.
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