President urges Congress to strengthen anti trust laws
Theodore Roosevelt argues for stronger federal control over monopolies, rejects broad labor exemptions, and advocates extensive regulation of interstate business. He cites the Boston steel bid collusion as proof of systemic abuses, urges national incorporation law, and warns against class consciousness and wealth concentration.
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Congress
Iron and Steel
Massachusetts
Republic
Uus
Elvetr City
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commmerce Commission
Bureau of Corporations
Interstate Commerce Legistlation
Supreme Court
Minnesota
North Caroline
Federal
Executive Seite
Boston Finance Committee Report on City Practices
The Boston finance committee appointed by the legislature has begun investigations into city business methods. Members include Nathan Matthews and George A. Crocker. Since July 3 meetings have produced findings criticizing practices and urging changes, with eleven indictments by the grand jury mostly over coal contracts and land purchases. The latest steel construction contract finding was handed to United States District Attorney French for action.
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Boston
Boston Finance Committee
Roosevelter Day
Nathan Matthews
Real Estate Exchange
George A. Crocker
Boston House Association
G. A. Owens
Improvement
Associal Moore
Boston Merchants
John A. Sullivan
Associat Trade
Randall G. Morris
Commerce
John F. Kennedy
Union
Roosevelt
United States
French
Canned goods spark Apache interest in phonograph tale
A remote White Mountain trader hires a phonograph to entertain Apaches living in bent-hut camps. The machine plays dolls and comic verses, drawing a wary crowd and eliciting a wary verdict from a grizzled buck who calls it “Canned white man” before riding away.
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White Mountain Reservation
Wis
Burr
Dollie Gray
Mercury Tuberculosis Cure Promoted By Naval Surgeon Wright
Naval Surgeon Barton Lisle Wright reports mercury injections as an effective treatment for tuberculosis in early 20th century hospital trials. Observed rapid pulmonary improvement and weight gain in patients at Pensacola and Las Animas, with authorities considering deeper study.
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Barton L. Wright
Washington Dispatch
New York Herald
Barton Lisle Wright
United States Naval
Wright
C T Hibbett
See
Cettha States Natal Hospital
Pensacola Fla
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Naval Hospital
New Fort J Lyon
Las Animas Colo
The Harmless Alligator Clarified by Mr. Dimeck
The Boston based article argues the alligator is mild and non aggressive, citing Mr. Dimeck who describes river swims and photography with alligators. It warns that nature fakers misrepresent the species and notes fears over slaughter and possible state protection to prevent extermination.
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Manki
W. Dimeck
Nature
Grip Epidemic Fades As Spring Nears In Indianapolis
The Indianapolis News notes the grip epidemic has been widespread and deadly with thousands of deaths and wide suffering. The piece highlights contagious spread, varied symptoms, and the toll on heart patients and the elderly, urging relief as warmer weather approaches shelters and physicians anticipate relief.
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Indiaoppolis
Pittsburg
New York
What's in a Name The Brooklyn Times Directory Satiric Verse
A humor piece riffs on famous author and composer names matched to odd trades from a Brooklyn directory parodying the idea of naming conventions. It asks who is to blame for the mash of names and occupations as the directory lists shows a playful assortment of figures. Also notes Senate House conference on a discharge clause for superannuated government employees in an appropriation bill.
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Bern
Howiteiwiys
House of Hepresentataes
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Loromys
Susson Ec
Chiase
Yibor
Darwin
Dumas
Dickens
Grand Rapids
Mich
House
Ike Asher
Committee On Rules
James G Blilne
Thim
Committee of Post Offices
Isi
Tilden
Republican Party
Hayes
The Henry Family Ties and Texas Political Rise
A portrait of Robert Lee Henry of Texas from 1864 birth in Texas to his rise as a five time reelected congressman. The essay traces lineage to Patrick Henry and other notable families, notes his law career in Texarkana and Waco, details his role against the federal octopus of trusts, and previews potential future leadership including a possible speakership amid party dynamics in the Fifty-ninth Congress.
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Savoyard
OM Marshall
Philadelphia
Napoleon Bonaparte
Julius Caesar
Belisarius
Platea
Cannae
Thomas Jefferson
John Marshall
John Randolph
Roanoke
Robert BE. Lee
Marshall
Adams
New England
Randolphs
Henry
Virginia
Henrys
Patrick Henry
Western Hemisphere
Hls
Col Campbell
Kings Mountain
William C Preston
William C P Breckinridge
John B Floyd
Campbell Gustavus A Henry
Mississippi Valley
Robert Lee Henry
Congress
Texas
Waco
Goshen
Iowa
Kansas
Casa County
Tex
Georgetown
Tor
University of Texas
Tenarkana
Jie
Texarkana
James Trogge
Lusiioud
Dave
Theodore Roosevelt
National Department of Juste
Charley Culberson
Hob Henry
Rob Henry
Austin
Bryan
McKinley
Meser
Batley
Washington
Judiciary Committee
Council Chamber
Proctor Knott
Randolph Tucker
Frank Hurd
David €Ulberson
John Sharp Williams
Williams
Eever
Tom Reed
Bob Henry
Henry Clayton
Clayton
Champ Clark
Ollie James
Butag Jong
Democratic Party
James
Tom
Bob Henry Champ Clark
Olie James
New York Delegation Aids to Democratic Decline Highlighted
The New York World criticizes the New York delegation for chronic derision and futility in national conventions. It cites 1892 1896 and 1914 incidents where New York influence waned, including opposition to Cleveland and Parker and failures to secure a platform. The piece urges New York Democrats to rehabilitate themselves to help rehabilitate the party.
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New York
Cleveland
Bryan
Croker
Hil
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