Master of Monopoly Speech Delivered in Senate
The speech by Senator Owens yesterday framed as a critique of monopoly power. He argued for tighter regulation and highlighted concerns about corporate influence in policy making.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
1
The speech by Senator Owens yesterday framed as a critique of monopoly power. He argued for tighter regulation and highlighted concerns about corporate influence in policy making.
Senator Owen delivers a lengthy attack on the tariff bill accusing monopoly masters of steering policy to enrich the few and impoverish the many. He labels the GOP platform and leadership as failing the American people and calls for fairer distribution of wealth while criticizing Aldrich and the finance committee for withholding production-cost data.
A rambling note describes Mr Rathled as enjoying his freedom with boasts of escapes and plans to frequent local venues. The speaker mentions betting on luck, hints at disguises, and aims to avoid amateur sleuths while visiting the Airdome and Palace of Sweets.
Airdome rewards seekers with the latest tickets from that venue. Parlor City Tailoring House offers a $5 reward for possession of a firm issued card.
The text outlines an amusing teaser in which the mysterious Mr. Raffles taunts readers to try and capture him for a reward from the Monroe News-Star office. He describes his sly observation of people and hints at encounters with locals like Mr. Pike of the Kaliski Music Company as he strolls DeSiard Street, warning readers to study faces and act.
Dispatches report Perm police in European Russia probing the Sect of the Crimson God amid disappearances and alleged human sacrifices. A secret grave with a mutilated body has been found, as officers anticipate more findings in the Ural region known for fanatical cults and religious persecution.
New York official hearing on Katherine Gould's separate maintenance suit features repeated testimony about her intoxication. Florist Perry Turner says he saw Mrs. Gould intoxicated on several occasions and recalls an incident when she discharged manager Mr. Mally with inappropriate language.
Meadville remains calm as investigators review a tri ple tragedy scene at the heart of the city. Authorities have not released further details about motive or victims.
In Meadville Mississippi District Judge Wilkinson plans a meeting to organize a law order league following a feud that left three dead and more wounded. In Pittsburg over ten thousand skilled workers of the Amalgamated Association announce a June 30 strike to oppose the open shop policy at American Sheet and Tin Plate Company.
Jackson Mississippi June 16 E N Hall aged 60 years land commissioner of Mississippi since 1898 died here today from a stroke of apoplexy A special election will be ordered by the governor to fill the vacancy.
The memory of General Stephen D. Lee will be perpetuated in Columbus by placing in some prominent position.
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