Judicial overreach and the Sherman act debates in 1890s
The text traces congressional adoption of the Sherman Antitrust Act and court interpretations from the trans Misssouri Freight Association case through the Standard Oil decision. It notes the clash over inserting unreasonable in on restraint of trade, Taft’s stance, and calls for recall of judges to curb judicial legislation. It cites Justice Harlan warning that such actions alarm thoughtful men and questions congressional power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
trans-Missouri Freight Association
United States Supreme Court
United States
Supreme Court
Standard Oil
trans-Missouri
Taft
Harlan
Judicial recall debate echoes 1911 Standard of V case
Associate Justice Harlan warned that vast interests seek to bend law through legislation and court construction to their aims. He stated this May 15 1911 in the Standard of Case, emphasizing dangers to institutions and the judiciary without partisan labeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
United States
Chicago notes mix of politics and humor in early 1900s musings
A fragmented column roils with jokes and references to Illinois politics, Taft and Taft era figures, claims of bribery, labor wage totals, and lighter quips about ice relief, nurses, bonds, and Confederate veterans. The tone blends satire with brief factual mentions of unions and economic affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eleanor Peregrin
New York
Sam
Panama
Taft
Reunion
Bill
Why Not Smile Awhile in the Country
A fragmentary dialogue features Mr. De Playwriter and Reginald in a rustic setting with quips about fishing, lying about, and money worries. The snippet evokes a humorous sketch tone and springtime poetry allusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Playwriter
Mr. de Playwriter
Reginald
Classy Class Flower Orchid Chain at Commencement
Washington Herald notes a witty clash over the choosing of an orchid chain for commencement amid chatter about social status. The exchange contrasts rich girls with the idea of a daisy chain. The piece cites humor from the era in a light social column tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Herald
The Obvious Utility and Rural Wit in a Quip Echo
A trimmed collection shows a tramp finding a lost poodle, a farmer quipping about a congressman, and a pun about being idolized. The jokes hinge on rural humor and playful wordplay, preserving a newspaper tone.
Park Superintendent Confronts New Helper Over Grass Care
A park supervisor scolds a new worker for not mowing the grass despite a prior order. The helper cites a sign warning to keep off the grass, air, and he refrains from stepping on it.
Taft criticized for patronage amid lame ducks by progressives
The piece argues President Taft uses federal patronage to reward reactionary officials repudiated by voters. It cites Duncan McKinlay of California as a Cannon faction lieutenant, noting his campaign aid for the Payne Aldrich tariff and a $6000 salary appointment as San Francisco surveyor. The text also includes humor and jokes unrelated to the main issue.
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Taft
Duncan M'Kinlay
California
Cannon
William Kent
McKinlay
Republican Gressional Committee
Payne Aldrich
New Jersey
McKinley
San Francisco
No title found
Mrs Growler chides her husband for too much interest in horses. He retorts about marrying a nag while hiding behind a sporting page. A Douglas Jerrold quip about wit and laughter echoes, cited by the Denver Times.
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Mia
Chucksley
Mrs. Growler
Mr. Growler
Douglas Jerrold
Jerrold
Denver Times
Tough customer demands richer fare at busy restaurant
A harsh diner berates a waiter, complaining he will not eat rhinoceros hide and demands more nourishing food. The pugilistic waiter retorts with a sharp quip, reflecting a combative dining scene as reported by National Monthly.
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National Monthly
Harold Holland preps Western melodrama The Web in Seattle
English actor Harold Holland plans to stage The Web in Seattle next season with manager Harry Cort. The Western melodrama centers on a silent witness who exposes a ranching rustler and saves the innocent man from hanging as the Eastern father confronts his daughter’s marriage.
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Harold Holland
Seattle
West
the Webb
Max Vigman
The
Gov. Sparks
Idaho
United States
Spirk
Cort
Harry Cort
Holland
Beattie Theatre
Ofgall
Silent
Dollar diplomacy and party lines reshape diplomacy
Letter from Rath in Washington on May 18 1911 critiques Knoxs dollar diplomacy and the push to use diplomats to drum up business for banks and steel firms The piece notes Straus Hills and Crane as examples of resistance and cites Morgan Co underwriting Honduran policy and a Nicaragua episode It also covers The Appeal to Reason and postmaster Hitchcock ruling on subscription fundraising for The Coming Nation and its financing aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Morgan & Co
Speyer
Turkey
Bethlehem Steel Company
Straus
Mr. Hill
Crane
China
California
Knom
Morgan
Honduras
Nicaragua
Reason
Frank Lane
Lane
Hitchcock
Rath
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Seattle Star
A. Petit
Illinois
Lortiher
Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad
Repeo
Wall St
Rem
Moore Theatre
New York Times
Farmer Corntansel
Washington ‘Star
Milwaukee Sentinel
Lame Duck Club
Ted
Dolly
Ned
Puck
Jelic Teltthe
Ste
Mark
Heales
Green Lake
Fremont
University
Manning
Manning’s Coffee Store
Pike Place
Meadowbrook
COW Butter Store
First Ave
Canadian Pacific Railway
Rocky Mountains
National Park
H. W. Edwards, Cc. T.A
Washington, D.C
Mr. Knox
Mr. Straus
State Department
Knox
Burke
Wake Fuaneaah
the Eagle Transfer Co
Inc
Central
Electricians Main
Evecraic
Union St
PX Company
Tunds
Oph
Chiropractors
Joseph Roane
Dairies
Washington Dairy Phone Ind
Ninth Avenue
Cody Detective Agency, Inc
Ind
Grocers
V. Lydell & CO
Westlake Boulevard
Plymouth
Puget Sound
O., Imc
Naturopathic Society OF America
Rudolph
Institute
Nestor Ridg
Westlake
Pine
Chiropractic
ALA
Opticians
Albert Hansen Optical Department
Harry W. Appleton
Optometrial, Cherry ,F., Cor
Arthur Holt
People’s Bank
Second and
Pike St
Queen Anne
Westlake Avenue
Heiman's
Liberty
Manly Stables
Western Ave
Stalia
Federal Paint and Wall Paper CO Sanitary Home Decorators
Fourth Ay
Union 81
P.1
Main
Physicians and Surgeons
John Dunlap
Singer Store
Square Deal
A. Haselbauer
Union St. ,J
Shaw Showcase Co
DR. Newkirk & Co
Frank Briggs
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