Morgan and the steel trust era in American finance
A lengthy critique of J P Morgan and the steel trust as private gain steered by monopolies. The piece argues trusts stifle efficiency, threaten public welfare, and signal a shift as government moves away from Wall Street influence. It notes policy changes and the river flood risk near Pendleton, with local reactions to Barrett’s editorial stance and political conduct.
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Morgan
Republic
United States
Wall Street
Editorial attack on Oregon legislature over Umatilla fair funds
The letter criticizes the Oregonian for an editorial about lost funds for the Umatilla Morrow district fair. It accuses the editor of aiming to belittle the legislature and mocks the Umatilla delegation as aligned with political machines. It questions the lawmakers' vigilance in protecting Umatilla county interests.
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East Oregonian
A. Barrett
Lee Moorhouse
The
Fair Board
Secretary of State
West
Umatilla
Umatilla County
FEC
Iast
Umatilla-Morrow
Oregon
Suffragette in Cell Refuses to Speak to Society
A Washington Herald note reports a militant suffragette pacing her cell and muttering phrases about society being a bore. The turnkey notes an ironic moment as she directs, Tell them I’m out, reflecting tension in early 20th century suffrage protests.
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Washington Herald
Oratory Without Quotations In Parliament Chronicle
London Chronicle notes a drift away from quotations in parliamentary oratory. The writer recalls Disraeli and observes a decline in Latin Greek and Virgil quotes among members with new constituencies. The piece reflects on shifting speech habits in the house.
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London Chronicle
Disraeli
House
Unwritten House Rules Echo Fox on Language Use
A fragment reflects Charles Fox’s quip praising Latin and Greek over French for poets. It notes these ideas resemble unwritten rules governing the House of Commons, implying strict linguistic preferences shaped discourse and identity in politics.
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Charles Fox
House of Commons
Representative Burnett Breaks Calendar Wednesday Custom
In the House, Representative Burnett of Alabama, the shortest man there, disrupted tradition by shouting Mr. Speaker during a clash over former Speaker Cannon. Uncle Joe admonished him for rising to address the chair, while Burnett asserted his full height as the chamber roared with laughter and another member was recognized.
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Burnett
Alabama
Cannon
Speaker
Joe
Tom
Washington Star
Dialogue Reveals Mix-Up Over Baby's Sex
A public exchange shows Mrs. Thompson congratulated on a boy yet Mrs. Thompson insists the child is a girl. Mr. Jones questions the claim, highlighting the confusion in a brief social moment.
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Mammoth
Boston
Men’s New Oxfords
Schubert-Taylor Clothing Co
Pendleton
East Oregonian Publishing CO
Mal Matter
Daily East Oregonian
Pudelman News Co
Washington
Portland
Imperial Hotel
Chi
Security
Washington, D. C
Fourteenth Street
N. W
United Press Association
Eeer
Soma
Heavenly Dreams
Frank L Stanton
J. P. Morgan
Pisses
Steel Trust
Barrett
Governor West
Bowerman-Barrett-Plamondon
Centrre
Senate
Jman
Plished
Senator Barrett
Fast Oregonian
Oratory Sans Quotations
Sharon & Eddings
J. J. Wodaege
Copley
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