The Initiative and Referendum as Pure Democracy
The piece argues for the initiative and referendum as tools to empower voters against machine politics and plutocracy. It condemns corporate influence, demands mandatory primaries, campaign finance publicity, and direct public selection of candidates to curb graft and restore actual popular rule. It cites Oregon as an example and urges citizen leagues in both parties to push for reform.
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Hy Iton
Robert L. Owen
Prutocracy
Legislaaire
Oregon
United States
Congress
Department of Public Health
Gambang
Wall Street
Huntréde
Mieaey
Bille
Senate
Hermus
Gate Wystens
Alolster
Jong
Bows Tweed
New York
People of
Hughes
Albany
N. Y
Pittsburg
St. Louis
San Francisco
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Lawa
Initiative and Referendum Promises Honest Government
The piece argues for direct democracy in Oregon and other states, praising the Initiative and Referendum as tools to curb machine politics. It claims strict campaign spending disclosure, no polling day soliciting, and voter pamphlets to inform choices, envisioning a future of pure food laws and reduced monopolies.
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Ty Dulognates
United States
Oregon
Senate
Secretary of State
South Dakota
Maine
Oklahoma
Montana
Missouri
States
Great Labor Organizations
The
National Farmers' Union
American Federation of
Raymond's
Poorlife Banter Between Mrs We and Beggar
A fragmented dialogue shows a beggar lamenting his lot in life while Mrs We retorts that his fate is harsh and unavoidable. The exchange captures a street-level exchange of derision and resignation with a note of social strain.
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Balun
Rane
Best He Could Do
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a man seeking light work with regular pay. The text references a pathway to employment and mentions terms like “tens wanted job with light work and regular pay” but lacks clear names, places, or dates.
Mistaken Identity and Cryptic Outburst
A terse incident report notes a mistaken identity involving a young man described by a speaker, followed by a cryptic slur and fragmented muttered phrases. The text suggests confusion or misidentification rather than a clear event with named organizations or dates. No further التفاصيل.
Fragmentary OCR item about a trip to New York
The readable parts indicate a fragment about a trip to New York with unclear surrounding context and several garbled words, offering no clear events, dates, or named individuals to anchor a full summary.
Last To Forsake Ends With Money Scheme
Fragmentary note appears to reference a person named Norox and a plan to “throw him over” for his money. The readable bits suggest a betrayal or scheme, but details and full context are unclear.
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Mr. Norox
Fragmented Stage Chat Reflects Social Etiquette In Story
A puzzled child asks about age rules for a man. Mrs Sprat wonders why a woman seeks a seat in the Bow ton stock scene. The dialogue touches on mob charm, class respectability, and diamonds in a late scene.
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Mr. Sprat
Bowton
Mrs. Sprat
Ket Tramp and whiskey tale sparks cautionary note
A fragmented caption warns that trying whiskey once may lead to a lasting change. The text hints at caution and consequences without clear details, reflecting a didactic or humorous local notice tone.
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Leader Publishing Co
Edmiston
Fetfred Ae
Claus Mattter
Cheyenne Pontoffice
State Leader
Ssveresss Gees
Society
Tubrsday
Machine Politica
Nathan Strang
Washington
Victor Murdock
Kansas
National Capital
Agling
Murdock
Sunday Magazine
Inland
Bunco
Tosis
OUR Bank
First National Bank
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Logan
Linn McLean
Virginian
Ben Blair
Chip of the Flying U
Beth Norvel
the Westerner
Wing of the Morning
Graystark
Brass Bowl
Seventeenth and Carey Avenue
Little Ney
Papa
Hennypeck
Police
Mrasmaa
Thomas Moore
Denver
Colorado
Springs
Bond
Bart McGrath
Luxus Beer
Raymond
W. Bighteeath Street
Adams
Hetwees Bist
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