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Editorial
March 4, 1910
The Chickasha Daily Express
Chickasha, Grady County, Oklahoma
What is this article about?
Editorial critiques the sugar trust through the case of Oliver Spitzer, a low-paid employee serving two years in prison after being abandoned by the trust. Colonel Watterson advises against theft but sarcastically suggests independent crime over trust work and contributing to Republican campaigns.
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Reviewing the case of Oliver Spitzer, one of the small fry of the sugar trust, Colonel Watterson can see no reason to extend mercy. Spitzer said he had been deserted by the trust; that he was not a highly paid man, having at the end of thirty years' service, received $55 per week. Now he is serving a two-year term in prison. All of which leads Colonel Watterson to remark: "Don't steal! Young man, be honest! But if you insist upon being a thief, pick pockets or rob safes upon your own hook rather than accept employment at living wages for that character of work." And better still, when you go into that kind of business be sure to make regular contributions to the Republican campaign fund.—National Monthly.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
Crime Or Punishment
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Sugar Trust
Oliver Spitzer
Colonel Watterson
Prison Term
Republican Funding
Corporate Theft
What entities or persons were involved?
Oliver Spitzer
Colonel Watterson
Sugar Trust
Republican Campaign Fund
National Monthly
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Sugar Trust And Political Corruption
Stance / Tone
Satirical Criticism
Key Figures
Oliver Spitzer
Colonel Watterson
Sugar Trust
Republican Campaign Fund
National Monthly
Key Arguments
Spitzer Deserted By Sugar Trust After 30 Years For $55/Week
Serving Two Year Prison Term
Advice: Don't Steal, Be Honest
If Thief, Rob Independently Rather Than For Trusts At Low Wages
Contribute To Republican Funds For Such Business