Roosevelt Urges Progressive Regulation to Curb Trusts
President Roosevelt argues prosperity is sustained by laws and industry, urges balanced regulation to reduce evils born from growth, and calls Congress to enforce antitrust laws, consider tariff impact, and potentially amend the Constitution if needed to secure necessary powers. He warns against overreacting and stresses prudent, practical action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representatives
Washington
Lincoln
Congress
Department of Justice
Regulation of Trusts and Corporations Proposed
A historical note argues for public regulation of interstate trusts and large corporations. The message references Dean's Kidney Pills, offering a free trial from Foster-Milburn Co. and noting a 30 cent price per box through druggists. The text blends policy advocacy with an advertised remedy.
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Congress
Dean
Rigler
United States
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
Encouraging Him to Propose in Tit Bits Style
Dialogue excerpt from Tit-Bits features a man confessing fear of rejection and a partner prompting curiosity. The flirtatious exchange centers on a proposal and the suspense of acceptance, capturing a light romantic dynamic characteristic of period humor.
He Admired Her Judgment Tid Bits
In a light exchange, he praises her judgment and generosity while she marvels at his noble nature. He admits uncertainty about what she sees in him, but compliments her. The brief dialogue highlights mutual admiration and charm between the two speakers.
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Fred
Stability of tariff policy cited as economic pillar
The article argues for tariff stability, noting prosperity under protective tariffs and warning against frequent changes. It reports buoyant holiday orders, growth in Northwest trade, and wheat stock movements in Minneapolis with 7,004,465 bushels on hand, including 3,143,544 of No. 1 Northern.
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BSI
Northwest
Minneapolis
Historical Midwestern Market Summary From Grain and Livestock Prices
Across Chicago and major hubs, cattle shipping and hogs show varied bids from $3.00 to $6.00 for cattle and $3.50 to $4.15 for hogs. Sheep range $2.50 to $3.50, with wheat No. 2 at roughly 70 cents to 75 cents and corn No. 2 around 42 to 44 cents. Prices also note butter creamery, eggs, potatoes, and prairie hay values, while Milwaukee reports No. 2 winter wheat at 73 to 74 cents and No. 3 corn around 52 to 60 cents.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Debate on monetary policy and commerce risks in 19th century text
Fragmented discussion argues about tariffs, currency stability, and free trade impact. It mentions protecting domestic industry, aiding banking and foreign commerce, and maintaining gold standard while expanding usable money instruments.
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Mney Leary
Legisistiva
Murz
Reduced Rates in Queen and Crescent Route Ad Declared
An 18th century travel notice outlines reduced fares on the Queen and Crescent Route. The fragment mentions Adams Street and several rail officials and agents. It notes an illustrated work titled Robinson Cross and a map illustration connected to Accs 1728. The piece includes mixed promotional copy and family product mentions.
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Queen & Crescent
Great Canal Plans and Pacific Cable Efforts Explored
The text examines a proposed Isthmian canal at Panama and negotiations with Colombia, highlighting expectations of one of the twentieth century’s greatest engineering feats. It also details a plan for a Pacific cable from California to the Philippines via Hawaii, including conditions tied to soundings and a forthcoming all-American line to the Chinese empire.
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Panama
America
Secrrtary of State
California
Philippine
Hawaii
Congress
Philippine Islands
China
Manilla
Hong Kong
Pacific Coast
Honolulu
Shillime Islands
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President Roosevelt
Montgomery | Ward & CO
Papas
Fital
Teris
Capital and Labor
Earth
Enztach
Republic
Peace Intate Philippines
Sisters of Charity
Peruna Medicine Co
Colusebus
Ohio
Hartman
Post Office Department
Department
Far West
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Winchester
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
New Haven
Conn
Fas
Sterling Remedy Co
New York
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