Common Law Powers Against Unlawful Combinations
Judge Brannon cites state police power to regulate interstate commerce and condemn unlawful contracts under the Fourteenth Amendment. Historic offenses fore stall ing and engrossing show how common law can punish monopolies. The writer urges prosecutions against coal barons and storage men to curb high prices for the public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bople
Cleveland
Brannon
Congress
Dishop
Ender
Ivatice
How Science Imitates Nature
A discussion on synthetic chemistry tracing its fifty year rise and its broad impact on theory and economy. It notes artificial production of substances from living kingdoms including vanillin, caffeine, cocaine, and uric acid related compounds, with particular emphasis on the dye industry and its competition with natural colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uring
Dyestur
Bil
Nature
Harper
New Position of Woman in Harper’s Magazine Preview
The passage argues that modern conceptions of life and humanity are shaped not only by physical maternity but by spiritual feminine qualities. It notes a shift toward a new woman and a new man, with a transformed balance between masculine and feminine roles. The text suggests feminine influence elevates creativity within everyday life and calls for separate consideration of this shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Harper's Magazine
Neil
New York Telegram
What is Radioactivity
The article explains radioactivity as matter that emits energy from within itself, likening it to a perpetual motion idea. It notes that over very long times the radioactive material would exhaust its energy, preserving energy conservation while challenging common interpretations. The passage cites a Harpers Magazine context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpers Magazine
Railroads Stop All Construction Work
The Pioneer Press reports railroads are retrenching after federal action blocks a freight rate rise. About 10,000 Northwest workers are discharged as orders halt new construction and postpone extensions. Northern Pacific 2500, Great Northern 3000, Chicago and Northern 600 layoff figures cited. President Elliott notes tax increases, higher labor costs, and expanded commissions slow earnings, advising against new extensions while investors fund needed improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Pioneer Press
Federal Activ Ip
Northwest
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Chicago and Northern
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Chicago
Milwaukee and
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Howard Elliott
All Work No Play Forever A Banker's Hardline Life
Chicago profile of George M. Reynolds head of Continental and Commercial Bank. At forty five he leads the second largest financial institution, never takes a vacation for pleasure, avoids alcohol and tobacco, and credits strict work with health. He married at nineteen after starting as a bank messenger at fourteen and now works nine hours daily.
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Chicago
George M. Reynolds
Continental and Commercial Bank
Financial Institution
America
Mr. Reynolds
Tittle Town
Women and the French Academy Admissions Debate
A 19th century discussion on admitting women writers to the French Academy. Opinions split. Emile Fagnet cites intellectual equality and a Sir Sevigne precedent, while Paul Herviex proposes a women’s section for distinguished literary figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Emile Fagnet
Mme. de Sevigne
M. Paul Herviex
New York Tribune
Ocean Graveyard No More at Sable Island
Halifax Nova Scotia reports the end of the Sable Island wrecking era as the last vessel wrecked there, the Skidby of 2000 tons, was salvaged. Since 1901 modern navigation aids and corrected charts have reduced wrecks and saved mariners. Survivors Susan Kelly and Maurice Noonan recall generations of lifesaving on the sandbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Sable Island
Unif
Susan Kelly
Biand
Maurice Noonan
Me Han Sea
Salle Island
Native beef advances hit retailers quick rise in price
New York retailers report native dressed beef rising to thirteen cents a pound, with some at thirteen and a half to fourteen. Wholesalers cite higher live cattle prices in the West and stronger demand as the cause. Large firms indicate the jump may push beef above twelve and a half to thirteen cents, affecting lamb veal and mutton as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
National Packing Company
Swift & Company
Schwarzachild & Sulzberger
Buwjnewe
Airship Mail Experiments Considered by Post Office Authority
Washington report notes Postmaster General could authorize aeroplane mail trials at up to 100 miles per hour. Representative Sheppard of Texas proposes a resolution to permit experiments, citing available department funds. The piece discusses broader public works plans and unresolved merger details amid a shifting transit system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Fastofice
Sheppard
Tecan
Postmaster General
Paris fashion notes with gowns and hats
Straw hats feature roses and bows of net and tulle. New blouses match skirts in lace trimmed looks. Monogrammed gowns with crystal and gold accents appear in Paris fashion, while Dutch silver buttons and feathered hats create bold trims. Dressmakers showcase light fabrics, short sleeves, and elaborate millinery silhouettes.
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Paris
Desicus
Ion Yigne
Rover
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J. J. Warder
Professor Henry A Torrey
H. M. Aldin
Professor Frederick Soddy
Monte Cristo
Ningham, In
Washington Harald
Mead of A
Welodar
Airi
Aeird Marrica
Hilda Riehend
Jer
New York Times
Ocean Graveyard
Morgan Capir
Tei
Lang
Systran
Terre
Fred
Wena
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