Beveridge Defends American Theory of Government Regulation
In a Chicago campaign speech Senator Beveridge argues government should not own railways or other industries but must regulate those large enterprises to protect the public welfare. He contrasts American regulation with European ownership and urges continuing homegrown free institutions and law regulated liberty.
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Chicago
Beveridge
People
Europe
America
Daybreak
Mansel
New York
San Francisco
Indianapolis
Great Britain
Business
Ife
Foraker Calls Congressional Elections Critical in 1906
At the Ohio Republican state convention Senator Foraker warned that the coming congressional elections are unusually important. He said they not only decide the next house’s political composition but also whether the American people approve Theodore Roosevelt’s administration. He argued Roosevelt’s influence pervades every district.
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Ohio
Foraker
House of Representatives
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress
A Word of Caution About Republican Support
The Monticello Herald argues Republicans in the county will likely stick with their party due to proven promises kept and favorable conditions. It urges voters to participate actively in campaign work, donate time and money, and vote the Republican ticket to maintain the party’s ten year record.
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Monticello
Ambiguity and Misquote From Hearst on Property
A Lake City Times note cites William Randolph Hearst denying belief in both public and private ownership of property, framing the claim as an intentionally vague riddle. The item mocks the ambiguity with a mock riddle about a baby elephant and a flea, concluding with a line about maternal ties.
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William Randolph Hearst
Lake
Fragmentary OCR note on politics and industry tones
Fragmented text discusses democratic politicians and policy vetoes with scattered references to industry, figures, and locations. The garbled lines mention Enid and Chicago hints, with no clear events or outcomes to confirm.
Resignation exposes infighting in Democratic party machinery
Charles A. Walsh, Iowa member of the Democratic national committee and former secretary, resigns and attacks the party's inner workings. He labels the current executive set up as dominated by predatory wealth and corporate interests, detailing alleged abuses and key figures, and urges reform based on Jeffersonian principles.
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Charles A. Walsh
Iowa
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Thomas Taggart
Walsh
Esie
Democratic Party
National Committee
Wiliam F. Sheehan
New York City
August Belmont
James Smith, Jr
New
Mr. Bryan
New York
Illinois
Roger Sullivan
Labor in Politics and Unionism Divides Reform Effort
O P Smith of Logansport warned against mixing politics with union activity at Fort Wayne Labor Day. He argued education within trade unions and united working-class action achieve more than partisan political agitation, urging workers to organize, educate, and act as men.
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Fort Wayne
O. P. Smith
Logansport
Indiana Federation’ of Labor
Federation of Labor
Nort
Misouri
Jess
Heaven
Indianapolis Sun Reviews State Board Tax Valuation Increase
The Indianapolis Sun notes the State Board of Tax Commissioners raised corporate property values by 22.81 million dollars year over year. It credits the board and Governor Hanly for fair valuations of railroads express and telegraph stocks bonds while stressing stock value effects on taxation and reform.
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Indianapolis Sun
Ind
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Hanly
Tax Commission
Bryan
Indiana
Madison
Indianapolis
Folk
Missouri
Onco
McKinley Defends Protective System in 1890 Speech
In a 1890 address while a congressman, President McKinley asserted that the protective system best serves the nation. He framed it as a core conviction linking national development, prosperity for the people, and the safety and permanence of the political system.
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McKinley
Government ownership arguments and Indiana state debt figures
The piece argues against government ownership of industries citing Indiana and Missouri cases and cites Indiana's total debt as 1 289 615 12 with 484 000 owed to Purdue and Indiana universities as an internal endowment. It criticizes Democratic fiscal policy and praises Republican tax reforms and revenue allocations.
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Democratic State Committee
Indiana
Purdue
Indianapolis Sentinel
State House
Democratic State Organization
Prosperous People and Stock Ownership in America
A Kansas City Journal outline notes vast stock ownership by workers and farmers in major firms. It reports 100000 stockholders in United States Steel, 35000 employees, 9000 Swift Beef stockholders, 4000 employees, 7000 farmer investors in Illinois Central, 80 percent small-ownership at Santa Fe, 6000 farmer investors in Boston & Maine, 48 percent of families own real estate, and 95 percent of real estate mortgages reflect property buildup. A Kokomo girl wakes after six weeks asleep, with a playful line about an Indiana voter.
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United States Steel Corporation
Swift Beef Company
Illinois Central Railroad
Boston & Maine
Kansa City
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