Too Great a Desire for Wealth and the Labor Light
Reverend John Lancaster Spalding argues that America’s rush for riches corrupts society and imperils ideals. He calls for a moral shift toward union recognition, arbitration between labor and capital, and government ownership of railroads to ensure fair wages and affordable services. He critiques materialism while urging reforms to balance power and protect workers.
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John Lancaster Spalding
Bisbop
Peoria
The
Arbitration Commission
America
Government ownership and rail workers in Holland
An Evening Wisconsin critique argues that state ownership of railways in Holland shows socialism may curb labor rights. It notes laws prevent workers from quitting, classify strikes as rebellion, and claim monarchy and property-based suffrage limit worker influence. The piece contrasts Dutch governance with American ideas of worker power and government accountability.
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Holland
Holand
Wisconsln. U
Reformer Ideals and the Private Cost of Courage
A reverent essay extols reformers as brave, isolated pioneers who bear crosses for higher truths. It links moral and scientific progress to steadfast purpose, patience, and self-reliance, noting the world rewards patience while demanding proof and enduring opposition.
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Allence
Lsten
Seema
Jim
Hving
India
Lot
Gethsemane
Eastern War Cloud the Macedonian Question Examined
An analysis of Macedonian friction within the Berlin treaty framework. The piece argues reforms under the Treaty of Berlin have not been carried out, risks to European peace from competing Austro Hungarian and Bulgarian interests, and the likelihood of local factions pulling toward Greece Serbia Bulgaria and Austria. It notes Macedonia as a geographic mix of Greeks Bulgarians Serbs Roumanians and other groups with no single national allegiance.
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Denia
Russia
Austria
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Servia
Montenegro
Germany
Novi Bazar
Salonica
Balkans
Bohemia
Transylvania
Galicia
Spain
South
Central America
Europa
Greece
Roumania
Rou
Melia
Crete
Turkey
Berlin
Servis
Si Les
Sizing Up Humanity Epigram on Self mastery and honesty
A collection of brief maxims from The Power of Truth urging self mastery honesty and virtue. It contrasts prudent restraint with vanity and warns that true success comes from conquering oneself rather than triumph over others. Published by Brantvo's.
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Samson
Brntavo'a
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Henry Marrer
Reisaman
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New Voice
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Alexander Lewis
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Charles Perkins
Cincinnati
Aquor
William Schroeder
Fred Hansen
Bridewell
Rilo
Court of Appeals
Ganny
Posterity
Christ
Justic
Srou Olive
Dourara
Europe
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