Direct Primary System Debate Takes Center Stage
Governor Cummins backs a September conference in Des Moines to discuss electing U S senators by direct vote. Delegates from states will weigh whether to pursue a constitutional change, with the direct primary feature already gaining momentum in Iowa and other states. The piece argues for initiative, referendum and recall to empower voters and curb legislative control.
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Anti joint statehood sentiment in New Mexico debated
The Phoenix Gazette and New Mexican clash over joint statehood. Editorials accuse hidden influences and voter apathy while accusing opponents of tax dodging and falsification. The New Mexican counters that only a few weekly papers oppose union and Spanish language papers lean toward opposition but have not openly acted.
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Phoenix Gazette
New Mexico
New Mexican of
Arizona
Arizona and New Mexico joint statehood fight outlined
Arizona leaders push joint statehood to gain full state privileges and counter New Mexico sentiment. They argue jointure prevents division of Arizona and delays to full statehood, urging vigorous education and voter support. Delegates from Arizona and New Mexico discuss party positions and candidates, with Doregate W. H. Andrews highlighted as a strong renomination contender for La Vegas.
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Thin County
Ingratitude Toward Sage Sparked Lawful Retribution
A deranged assailant failed to kill Russell Sage but left a hospital clerk, William Laidlaw, scarred for life by a bomb attempt. Sage’s heirs face petitions to fund Laidlaw’s needs as critics denounce the millionaire’s cold response and call for compassion in a public note on memory and humanity.
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Norcross
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Laidlaw
Sage
Cerainly
Laidian
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Pearly Gates
Tacoma society row over admiral Goodrich social conduct
Paso Times reports Admiral Goodrich criticized for insulting city residents in a letter to Tacoma managers over not admitting a sailor to a private ball. The piece argues uniformed officers do not grant social privileges and warns against militarized social control.
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Paso Times
Unpopular Germany Budget Institutes Broad Tax Hikes
A posted budget in Germany introduces taxes on beer cigarettes royalties and cars with rates rising by weight and product. Beer and tobacco costs rise as the plan seeks 7.2 billion marks yearly, with higher death duties and vehicle taxes affecting lower income groups.
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Kitty Farquhar's Deception in a College House
A long tale follows Prof Mason Warburton mistaking Kitty Farquhar as a cook after she aids a boiling kettle. The professor’s sister Celia and Mrs Hartman play along, Kitty proves bright but not a cook, and Mason falls for her. The strip ends with a twist as the professor proposes, revealing the joke’s true aim. The tale intertwines domestic misreading and affectionate comedy within a household.
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Stage to Jemez Springs and Moore notice at Tailvoad Ave
Stage to Jemez Springs outlined in a terse note from George TH Moore at 118 West Tailvoad Avenue. James T. Johnston is also referenced in the fragmentary notice.
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