The Precepts of a Commercial Age in Ethics Debate
An essay notes how business dictates morals in modern times. It cites New York bank misuse, Reading Railroad slogans, Tweed retorts, and “Let us alone” as shifts in public ethics. It contrasts Confucius and Jesus with contemporary “commercial” maxims shaping policy and politics.
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New York
Baer
Reading Railroad
Peety
Tweed
Charles F. Collins
Confucius
Moses
Sacrates
Christ
Jesus
New Prosperity Association
In & Grand Climateric
Detroit News
A Primer on Government and Liberty in Debate
A long analysis argues government rests on people and states, with three powers — Congress, the Supreme Court, and the President. It warns against a strongman presidency, cites John A. Johnson, Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Bryan, and reviews reactions from Minnesota newspapers, a congressman’s resignation, and local political remarks. The piece criticizes partisan tactics and calls for adherence to constitutional limits.
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England
Congress
Supreme Court
John A. Johnson
E. D. Titus
Minneapolis Journal
Gov. Johnson
Houghton
Michigan
Martin
Anti-Trust League
Lincoln
Johnson
President Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt-Bryan
Sioux Woman Maggie Brass Remembered At Morton Monument
The article recalls Maggie Brass also known as Good Thunder and Snah nah win a Sioux woman of Kaposia who aided a German girl during the 1862 uprising. She sheltered Mary Schwandt until she could be delivered to Gen. Sibley at Camp Release and will be honored on the Minnesota Valley Indian monument at Morton. The piece notes her loyalty to whites and mentions the state convention in St Paul set for July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santee Agency
Nebraska
Maggie Brass
Gray Cloud
Mississippi
St. Paul
Snah-nah-win
Margaret
Maggie
Saab-nab
Snab-nah
Good Thunder
Kaposia
Minnesota River
Morton
Episcopal Church
Sibley
Saah-nah-win
Minnesota Valley Historical Society
Dow
Brass
Monument Commission
Has the Democratic party a future in democracy’s march
The piece argues a Democratic future is essential for justice and progress, insisting democracy must advance and corruption be purged to fulfill equality and opportunity. It cites T. M. Osborne from Atlantic and notes Springfield Republican’s fierce critique of presidential succession, condemning executive overreach across government.
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Ayer
Kiving
Democratic Party
Democrat
T. M. Osborne
Atlantic
Springfield Republican
What Royalty Costs Germany
The article argues that the German empire inherits twenty two royal and princely families after Napoleon and Bismarck, with an annual 250 million dollars wasted on petty courts. It notes small duchies like Schaumburg Lippe, population 47,000, cannot fire a cannon without neighbor approval. It questions tax burdens and future loans under the Kaiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Holy Roman Empire
Gibbon
Prussia
Bismarck
Great Britain
Austria
Russia
Italy
Spain
Germany
Schaumburg-Lippe
Minneapolis Journal
Duluth
Germans Eye a Modern State and Parasitic Royalty
A satirical sketch contrasts Germany’s old order with a future modern, businesslike government. It mocks the Kaiser for hoarding power and privilege while promising to dissolve royal prestige. The piece also records a death in Brown County, Bohemian-born Joseph Lindmeyer, aged over ninety-two, buried at Holy Trinity church after a county home death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lindmeyer
County Home For the Poor
Holy Trinity Church
Bohemia
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New Ulm Review
The
New Ulm Publishing
Compan
Y Wellnesday
New Ulm
Mind
J. C. Hemphill
Charleston News-Courier
Bryan
Denver
Lemon
Sun
Washington Post
Ltwly
Vestvius
United States
Davis
Caran Nanas Gazette
Minnesota
Cannon
St. Cloud Journal Press
G. O.P
Brainerd Dispatch
Dave Hill
Littlefield
Maine
Brooklyn
America
Robert A. Smith
Bank of
Bato Ky
Nair
Gil
Maas
Base
Spalding
Readhe
Pioneer Drug Company
Brown County Bank
Finn
Bank
Bey
Beldir
SoPion
Eee
OBE
Brown
Albert Steinhauser
Joseph Bobieter
de Soletely
Bobletes
Inc
H. Wetsee
Voor
Helen Schaefer
Helen Schaefer,seal ‘Notary Public
Brown County
Mine
Towl
Totat
New Ulm Roller Mill Co
Mrs
B, Follmank
John H. Forster
Daniel Webster
Eagle Roller Mill Co
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