Reform Through Legislation and the American Political Dilemma
The article argues that removing evils by law fails to fix politics. It traces reforms from electors chosen by states to direct elections for senators, prohibition, women's suffrage, and direct primaries, noting persistent corruption and ineffective change. It closes with a mythic tale of the hydra and a hopeful pledge that Americans will overcome current political difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Jefferson
Monroe
Senate
Roger Q. Mills
Richard Coke
John J. Ingalls
George West
F. M. Cockrell
John G. Carlisle
The Greatest Wreck of All Friendship Falls on Betrayal
A analysis of how a broken friendship ranks as a great tragedy. It discusses causes like misunderstandings and false whispers that erode trust. Once confidence is ruptured, healing is difficult and the bond resembles a marble statue broken beyond full restoration.
Pioneer Ezra Meeker Traverses Air Highway From Indianapolis
Ezra Meeker, near the century mark, lands in Indianapolis en route to Dayton by air. The crossing links his 70 year old westward ox wagon journey to Oregon with modern railroads and fast airplanes, highlighting dramatic progress from six months on the plains to days aloft. He believes progress has not bred pessimism about the world’s direction.
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Ezra Meeker
Indianapolis
Dayton
Meeker
Oregon
Great West
Preacher Backslide Draws Unusual Attention
A single preacher’s moral lapse attracts far more notice than ordinary men, because such backsliding is rare and revealing. While one clergyman falls, thousands of others stay on the straight path.
Take Agriculture Out of Politics Opinion Piece
A political essay argues agriculture should be treated as a practical industry, not a political tool. It criticizes Democrats for heavy legislation, notes General Dawes favors more study, and lauds the Curtis-Aswell bill as a nonpartisan path to stabilize farming.
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Dawes
Congress
la Follette
Rail-Labor Board
Supreme Court
B. F. Yoakum
Curtis-Aswell
Senate
Government and duties of citizens debated in varied reflections
An extended opinion piece discusses the mutual duties between government and individuals, comparing ancient Athens to the United States. It questions supreme court power, constitutional amendments, and the political motives of lawmakers, while commenting on gender name choices and public health quips.
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Pericles
Athens
United States
Tulsa
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Democrat Party
County Democrats Adopt Resolution in Pototoc County
The Pototoc county Democratic central committee met at the courthouse to consider an aggressive county campaign. A resolutions committee drafted a platform praising Jefferson, Jackson, and Wilson, endorsing the national and state Democratic tickets, and denouncing bolters. The group stressed majority rule, unity, and opposition to rival minor parties.
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Democratic Central Committee
Pototoc County
Court House
Stringer
L. R. Clark
Bond of
Allen
L. M. Overton
J. W. Bolen
George Burris
Bey
J. C. Walton
United States
Democratic Party
Oklahoma
Murder of American Citizen Reported by State Department
Washington Oct 6 The murder of William B Massey an American citizen at Tomo Mexico was reported to the state department today by James B Stewart American consul at Tampico Massey is from Muskogee Oklahoma and leaves a widow and two children He was terminal superintendent of the Metropolitan Oil Company Mexican authorities have arrested Joaquin Saenz in connection with the killing.
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Washington
William B. Massey
Tomo
Mexico
State Department
James B .Stewart
Tampico
Massey
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Metropolitan Oil Company
Joaquine Saenz
Garrett Contest Heads to Monday Hearing in Election Case
More than 500 witnesses will be subpoenaed as Buck Garrett seeks an injunction to keep Ewing C. London’s name off the November ballot. Judge Hal Johnson of Shawnee will hear the case in district court starting Monday morning in Ardmore. Mike Gorman, Ardmore bank president, appointed acting sheriff to manage court details during the trial.
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Ardmore
Buck Garrett
Hal Johnson
Shawnee
Garrett
Ewing C. London
Mike Gorman
London
Bee Traveled 40000 Miles for One Pound of Honey
A bee must traverse forty thousand miles to produce a single pound of honey. The astonishing journey underscores the labor behind a small jar of honey.
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Woodrow Wilson
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Ada
Ada, Oklahoma
Hoosier
M. Levin
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