Government management of railroads and anti trust reform
A speaker argues for strong federal supervision of interstate railroads and enhanced antitrust enforcement. He calls for full government power to supervise and publish corporate accounts, warns against sweeping attacks on wealth, and supports targeted actions against dishonest practices while preserving honest companies. The speech endorses a Bureau of Corporations as a first step.
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Bureau of Corporations
Notice to Non Residents in Sullivan Circuit Court 1907
In the Sullivan circuit court January term 1908 complaint No. 12941 filed November 30 1907 by Silver Chaney attorney against William A Brunker a non resident of Indiana. The action seeks partition of real estate and he must appear and answer at the court house in Sullivan county Indiana on call of the term.
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Silver Chaney
Sullivan Circuit Court
William A. Brunker
Indiana
Sullivan County
State of
Court notice dates and attorneys in Sullivan Circuit case
The document states the complaint will be heard in the absence of the defendant on the 25th day of January, 1908. It notes the clerk Silas Og le and seal of the Sullivan Circuit Court with attorney Silver Chaney for the plaintiff, first insertion December 4, 1907.
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Tilghman Ogle
Sullivan Circuit Court
Silver Chaney
Plaintiff
Notice for proposals for deposits of public funds in Hymera
The Jackson township Board of Finance Sullivan County Indiana will accept written proposals from banks and trust companies to receive a maximum amount of public funds on deposit. Proposals are due December 1 1907 between 1 and 4 pm at the town hall hymera. Bonds and forms must comply with the Indiana act of March 9 1907 chapter 222 and be based on approved official formats.
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Board of Finance
Jackson Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Hymera
Sullivan
United States
General Assembly of
Boards of Finance
Monopoly denunciation and federal control proposals
The speaker argues against enforcing antitrust law by lawsuits alone and calls for executive oversight of big business. Proposes federal charters or licenses for interstate firms, with strict publicity, owner accountability, and state federal cooperation to curb unhealthy competition and ensure public benefit.
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Department of Justice
Congress
Currency reform urged amid banking and credit concerns
In a congressional address the speaker cites the national bank act's success and calls for currency law revision. He notes rising per capita circulation from 21.41 to 33.08 and warns that crop cycles expose defects. He highlights volatile call money rates and credit uncertainty, urging careful consideration of feasible plans.
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Congress
National Bank
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
United States
Treasury
Currency reform and tax policy address emergency needs
The speaker argues for an automatic currency plan tied to sound banks to prevent high money sprees and regional rate disparities, plus an emergency issue with safeguards. He supports inspecting national bank lending, trusts, and a robust tax system including income and inheritance taxes to ensure equity and stability.
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New York
Canada
Chicago
Congress
District of Columbia
Territories
Government urged to curb injunction abuse in labor disputes
A voice argues for congressional action to curb overuse of injunctions in labor cases and to curb related restraints on speech and liberty. It calls for federal inspection of interstate railroads, a model employers liability act, and stronger eight hour and safety laws to reduce accidents and litigation costs.
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Congress
Supreme Court
Assarnes
United States
Europe
Great Britain
New Zealand
Australia
British Columbia
Cape of Good Hope
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Louisa McClanahan
Panama Canal
France
Empire
Lincoln
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