Position of socialism A correspondent asks the Tribune to explain its attitude
A Willmar Tribune reader asks if Emperor William supports socialism and why German capitalists oppose socialism. The editor declines comment on the emperor and argues American capitalists differ, favoring gradual nationalization of monopolies to preserve industrial freedom. The piece contends plutocrats seek to split home owners from renters and push socialism to blunt reform, urging evolution over revolution and stressing property rights and cautious steps toward government control.
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Peoples Party
Where Do the P Come In A Washington Debate
A Madison Independent Press editorial questions how J J Hill backs Senator Knut Nelsons publicity amendment to the anti trust bill while John D Rockefeller opposes it. The piece notes Hill Nelson Clapp alignment and speculation about a larger political motive affecting common people.
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J. J. Hill
Knut Nelson
Mr. Hill
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Clapp
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
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Hill
Rockefeller
Madison Independent Presa
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Different Views on Wealth and Christs Command to Give
The article presents varied takes on Jesus command to the rich young man to sell possessions and follow him. It argues against literal relinquishment by all, while noting personal sacrifice may be appropriate. It stresses that wealth can both aid and hinder faith and that divine blessing is not tied to mere ownership.
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Christ
God
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How Big Fortunes Are Made In Labor And Fortune
A compact discussion on wealth, labor, and character noting that honesty and hard work rarely yield grand wealth while misfortune and riskier gains can preserve or escalate fortunes. The piece contrasts virtue and wealth, urging caution about the true sources of riches and the worker’s fragile fate.
Wealth, labor, and greed in Tolstoy era critique
The text argues wealth grows through violence, avarice, and villainy, while honest labor yields little. It contrasts ancient and modern distributions of wealth, condemns exploitation of workers who toil on others' land, and notes rich elites gain power via government access, usury, factories, banks, and luxury trades.
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Dabanchery
Signs of a Break-Up in the Nebraska Democrats
A Omaha dispatch reports that William Jennings Bryan may defy the national convention igniting a split among Nebraska Democrats. The piece notes Bryan’s possible fusion efforts with Populists, likely nominee choices, and the impact on party unity as Parker Olney and Bryan vie for influence.
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Omaha
William Jennings Bryan
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Chadron
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Lincoln
Hastings
McCook
Kansas City Platform Clube
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Platforer
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Judge Parker
New York
Parker
Bryanites
Richard Olney
Olney
Anoth Campeige
Democratic Party
Thorn of All Nations and the Drink Question
A Leslie’s Weekly analysis surveys the drink question as a global thorn on governments and societies. It praises temperance progress while urging patience and education to push for decisive law based action to remove alcohol from the world.
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Gothenburg
Maine
Ad- Mita
Friends
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Banquo
Macbeth
Strengthen the Peoples Party to Win Next Ballot Box Victory
A Twin Valley correspondent to the Normal Scvnty Herald argues the peoples party remains the sole real peoples party though not in peak form. He urges building a stronger organization now to secure a victory at the ballot box in the future.
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Scvnty Herald
Twin Valley
Peoples Party
Socialiss Party
Trade union incorporation opposed by employers and rivals
An excerpt protests the push for labor union incorporation, labeling it impudent and insulting. It argues unions should self manage, not be controlled by corporations or employers, and frames the demand as unjust, coming from enemies of unionism. The text cites Clarence Darrow, poverty poems, and a humor exchange as supporting context.
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