Judge leadership and the courts in modern industry
A public figure argues that the judiciary must understand rapid social and economic change, defend liberty with modern standards, and curb injunction abuse while avoiding class legislation. He condemns silent complicity with corporate wrongdoing yet praises judges who protect wageworkers and restrain excessive labor, urging reform of temporary injunctions and a balanced, progressive judiciary.
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Burke
New York City
Congress
Sinnten
Putin
The Rise of Modern Corporations and the Power of Courts
A defense of strong federal oversight over large corporations and a warning against uneven state and judicial controls. The essay argues for respect for the courts and for a unified administrative approach to regulate interstate business, noting risks from improper statutes and political demagoguery.
Protect the Forests Foremost National Asset and Warning
The speech urges immediate protection of forests as vital to soil, rivers, and future generations. It cites deforestation in China and its global lessons, illustrating how unchecked cutting worsens drought, soil loss, floods, and desertification, and warns such shortsighted actions threaten the nation’s long term welfare.
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Mediterranean
Europe
Asia
Africa
China
Frank N. Meyer
Bureau of Plant Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Marco Polo
Shansi
Shéensi
Polo
Mr. Meyer
Central Asia
Sungari
Manchuria
Pekin
Jehol
Moana
Churia
Palestine
Inland Waterways Need Reform and Long Range Plans
A historical call argues for a comprehensive, consistent inland navigation plan. Recounting failed methods since 1824, it urges abandoning short sighted, vacillating projects and adopting lasting strategies aligned with national needs and river ecosystems.
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Mississippi
Gress
Tf Engineer Corps
Execu
Corps of Engineers
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Supreme Court
Republic
United States
Inland Waterways
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