Taxes Up Trust Problem Only Matter Touched On In President's Message to Congress
President Taft's annual message to Congress centers on the anti trust law. He cites Supreme Court rulings in Standard Oil and American Tobacco cases, outlining effects on competition. The message discusses enforcement, division of trusts, and cautions against repeal, while arguing for clarity and possible new remedies.
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Congress
Washington
Taft
Senate
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
United States
Standard Oil Trust
American Tobacco Trust
Supreme and Circuit
New Jersey Company
Standard Oil
Sngle
American Tobacco Company
Federal Incorporation Could Tame Trusts, Says 1910 Message
In a special 1910 message, concerns about enforcing the anti trust law spur a proposal for federal incorporation. The plan would allow large combinations to form federally chartered entities under strict supervision, with voluntary charters, public disclosure, and state coordination to curb monopolies while preserving legitimate business.
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Federal Incorporation
Congress
Department of Commerce and Labor
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Cuticura Ointment Heals Severe Leg Sore
A reader recounts a deep leg wound that worsened before applying Cuticura Ointment. The writer also praises Cuticura Soap for gentle cleansing without smarting and notes free samples offered by Cuticura, Dept. 22 K, Boston.
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M. BP. Fairchild
Lafayette St
Wichita
Kan
Swamp Root Credited With Curing Kidney and Bladder Ailment
A patient credits Dr Kilmer Swamp Root with recovery from severe back and breathing pains after multiple doctors failed. After trying the remedy, the patient reports full recovery after ten bottles and urges others with kidney liver or bladder trouble to try it. The testimonial notes notarization in 1909 and promotion by Kilmer Co offering sample bottles and informational booklet.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Bush Leaguers remark sparks controversy
An arch rhetorical exchange from a 19th century source features a professor deeming Australians as the lowest kind of human beings and a student retorting that natives are bush leaguers. The snippet reflects period slang and reaction within a sports context.
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Bush Leaguers
Australia
Mr. Fanning
Puck
Duchess at Sunderland House Guards Jewels with Sleuths
The Duchess of Marlborough employs six former Scotland Yard detectives to watch her gems at Sunderland House Mayfair. Three by day and three by night guard the jewels, costing over six thousand dollars annually with costly alarm and safety devices installed to ensure peace of mind.
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Duchess of Marlborough
Scotland Yard
Sunderland House
Mayfair
Itinerant Scribe Harry Boone A New Arrival
From San Antonio comes Harry Boone an itinerant scribe who drifted into town and is known as Mr Boone and Daniel Boone in a humorous anecdote about a misremembered name. The tale recalls a San Francisco Chronicle anecdote about name recall and nicknames.
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Boones
San Antonio
Tex
Harry Boone
Harry
Mr. Boone
Daniel Boone
Daniel
Mr. Crockett
San Francisco Chronicle
Horse and Automobile Collision Quip Sparks Witty Exchange
Fore asks if the horse will survive the automobile while Brown doubts if it can endure an encounter. A brief witty exchange appears in the Woman's Home Companion illustrating a light, humorous tone.
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Fore. Jones
Brown
W L Douglas Promotes Licensing Large Corporations
W L Douglas former Massachusetts governor argues in the Boston Herald for a licensing plan to regulate interstate manufacturers. He contends large corporations aid labor and consumers, proposes licenses, full capital payment, semi annual public statements, and state examiner boards monitoring corporate records.
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Germany
W. L. Douglas
Massachusetts
Boston Herald
Washington
A Sure Sign of Wealth in Our Fourth Festivities
A brief editorial remark notes extravagant displays during the Fourth of July celebrating wealth, with a satirical tone about spending. It mentions our own abundance and mocks the lavish celebration as a sign of affluence.
Submarine Entry Sparks Humorous Parade of Quotes
A quirky scene unfolds as Jonah snickers about a fine fleet and envisions how a president might comment on him. He then steps into the era’s first submarine, marking a playful milestone in maritime history.
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Jonah
Aiinias
Hamlins Wizard Reputed Remedy Promised for Stiff Neck
A brief boast claims Hamlins Wizard can quickly ease a stiff neck. The quote emphasizes a grand heart yet lacks room for memory of wrongs, attributed to Emerson.
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Hamlins
Emerson
Beautiful Post Cards Free Offer Sample Cards Ad
A promotional notice for a mail order art post card club offers five samples of gold embossed birthday flower and motto cards for two cents postage. The ad lists Art Post Card Club, 74 Jackson St Topeka Kansas and includes a remark about no leftover stock on the political pie counter.
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Art Post Card Club
Jackson St
Topeka
Kansan
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Genevieve Henton
Federal Corporation Commission
Aurora
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William Menke
Hartwick
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G. A. Yehling
J. W. Spaver
Dugwain
Springfield
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Chicago
James F. Miller
South Clark Street
Walker
Paul Dohner
Acme Hotel
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West Madison Street
Ray Smith
Spellman
George Clark
Winnebago County
Cartwright
Clark
Monmouth
Monmouth Y. M. C. A
Havana
Walter Steel
Bath
Plato Samuel Reitzel
Reitzel
Ben F. Caldwell
Chatham
Clyde F
Camerer
Rosalia
Wash
Vere
Kilmer & Co
Ehamton, N. Y
W. L. Douglas’ Trust Plan
Woodson
Ucas Ac
Aupe Ae
California Fig Syrup
Rayo
Standard Oil Company
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