Initiative and Referendum Debate in Oregon Era
A fragmented discussion argues for or against direct democracy via initiative and referendum. The text references Oregon reforms, voter approvals, and distrust of legislative bosses, noting recent political shifts and the desire for citizen power over lawmaking. It cites elections and state governance, with regional mentions of Portland and Missouri as comparative ideas.
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Oregon
Portland
Ore
Texas
Amendment to the Siete Constituting Home for Confederate Widows
An OCR fragment notes an amendment to the constitution establishing a home for Confederate widows. The text mentions a “Small man who never acts over” an offense and hints at scratches or petitions. The passage is garbled with typos and incomplete phrases.
Texas Legislature Proposes Constitutional Amendment Levy Tax
A digitized legislative record outlines an amendment to Section 9a of Article of the Texas Constitution authorizing a qualified tax and levy for a statewide vote. The document cites L. T. Dashiell as secretary and references funds for the submission and related measures.
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State of
Texas
State of Texas
Proposed Amendment to Texas Constitution on State Printing
Constitutional amendment seeks to modify Article 21 and create a state printing and publication department. It details sections about mandates for printing, publishing, and funding, with a proposed statewide vote on January 1, 1907. The summary notes the measure’s goal to establish a state printing authority and allocate appropriations.
Proposed Amendment to Texas Constitution on Legislative Salary
A fragmentary Legislative draft proposes amending Section 24 of Article II to adjust member salaries and election timing. It directs the Governor to issue proclamations for a statewide vote and outlines submission procedures for the amendment.
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State of
Texas
Proposed Texas Amendment Creates Commissioner of Agriculture
The joint resolution proposes amending Article 4 to add Section 27 creating the office of Commissioner of Agriculture with a bureau of labor. the governor may appoint or voters elect the official, with two thirds Senate approval, and sets duties salary and establishment rules. The measure also discusses creation of improvement districts in contain cities and tax provisions.
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State of Texas
Agriculture
Bureau of Labor
State of
Texas
Senate
Man Seeks Riches Amid Unclear Local Report
A fragmentary text hints at a man aiming to become wealthy, but specifics about place, time, or circumstances remain unreadable.
Let Everybody Work Ach Stops Working
The fragmentary text mentions Dr Gide and a Deut Co reference, suggesting a note about halted operations or a plan to resume. The readable items point to a business or industrial context with unclear specifics and missing dates or outcomes.
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Gide
Saat
Roosevelt candidacy question elicits cautious reply
The speaker was asked whether Mr. Roosevelt would run again and replied, I don’t think. The remark appears in a brief interview noting uncertainty about a future campaign.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Cant spit out tobacco. Easy as a log, if you know how
A fragment notes a simple method for ejecting tobacco with a casual prelude. The text hints at a straightforward do it yourself approach but offers little concrete detail.
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Mendenhall
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Dorothy Walker
Oxford
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