Expression of People's Will in Direct Democracy
The piece argues voter indifference harms government and urges direct expression of public will through mechanisms like direct primaries initiative and referendum. It links wealth, urban growth, and partisan politics to distrust and suggests Oregon style senator election reform would improve representation. It contends direct tools educate voters and strengthen democratic accountability.
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New England
Oregon
United States
United States Senate
Financial review notes huge stock shrinkage and reform debate
Henry Clews argues last Saturday that stock value losses over six months total 1.7 to 2.0 billion dollars. He says European financiers distrust American high finance methods and links current railway reform talk to unsettled markets. The Duluth News-Tribune blames market scares on financial magnates and political maneuvering as lawmakers work, while he notes intrinsic values of properties remain intact for investors.
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Henry Clews
Europe
Duluth News-Tribune
Wall Street
San Miguel county booster book praised by immigration bureau
A new illustrated volume on San Miguel county’s history resources and prospects is lauded by the immigration bureau and the Las Vegas Commercial Club. The book covers Las Vegas grant, agricultural conditions, dry farming, mountain scenery, climate, and local enterprises. It will be distributed free to boost advertising of New Mexico.
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Bureau of Immigration
San Miguel County
Las Vegas Grant
Commercial Club
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Fleming
Win
Barnes
Twttebelt
C WG. Wardtt
Bureau of Ation
Hawell
Optymus
Appointment abuse in New Mexican appointive offices
The New Mexican voices concern over corruption and undue influence in appointive offices in the territory. It questions whether the practice of turning appointive posts into elective ones undermines integrity and political purity, urging a reconsideration of laws barring legislators from holding appointive to territorial positions.
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Theewan Kiven
Bret
Darter
A Mean Trick That Proves a Sure Remedy
John Brent schemes to trap his wife Mary in a diamond ring ruse after a strained marriage. He enlists attorney Jim Reade and a detective, staging a theft to force a confession. Mary finally admits she pressured Brent to steal the ring, and the case ends with a tense resolution.
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Cecilia A. Loteeans
Mary
John Trent
John Brent
Jim Reade
John
Reade
Nora
Aimple
Jack Burnet
Brent
Mary Hrent
Ald Brent
Tim
Tuck
Elle
KC. Purcell
Easter Date and Verse Echo in Aged Page Tapestry
A jumble of quotes and notes from a local paper recalls Easter timing, poems, and local chatter. References to Regis Post as Porto Ideo governor, a Cleveland woman’s budget woes, and a Pittbsurg parade scheme mix with verses about the Land of Nod and a river of stray notes from Midnapore Alberta. The text reads like a collage of anecdotes, poems, and public notices with scattered names and places.
The Beautiful Land of Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Poem excerpt inviting lovers to imagine a dream voyage to a fairy land beyond maps and waking life. The speaker vows to sail a sleepy river under starry skies to a magical realm where dreams rule and a song is sung along a blessed shore.
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Nod
Earth
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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Olga Nethersole
Pete
Morton
Mort
Seer
Laurier
Midnapore
Maren
Charma
Washington Herald
Jerusalem
East
Nice
Mareh
Ronna
F. H. Strong
McIntosh Hardware CO
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Girard, Kan
Marble Ave
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Gold Star
Aline
Frati & Monroe Telephone
Pocpocrcboevece
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St. Elmo
Joseph Barnett
Prop
J.D. Eakin
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Chas. Melini
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Consolidated Liquor Company
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Wholegale
Southwest
Schlitz
Wm. Lemp
St. Louis A. B. C
Yellowstone
Green River
Albuquerque Gas, Electric Light & Power Co
Fourth and
Gold Ave
Clarkville
John Beaven
South First Street
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Peeet Beeen
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Pioneer Bakery
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