The Initiative and Referendum and the People’s Rule
A defense of direct democracy arguing for the Initiative and Referendum as a curb on machine politics. It decries corporate influence, calls for mandatory primaries, campaign finance publicity, and public health reform, and urges citizen leagues to back ballot measures and honest representatives.
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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
Ty Dulognates
Secretary of State
South Dakota
Maine
Oklahoma
Montana
Missouri
States
Great Labor Organizations
The
National Farmers' Union
American Federation of
Initiative and Referendum Advocated for Reform
The article argues for direct democracy reforms, praising Oregon and several states for adopting the Initiative and Referendum. It criticizes party machines, calls for postal ballots and pledges, and claims these measures would curb corruption, promote public health, and reduce monopolies and war spending. It cites labor unions backing the movement and contrasts state and national governance. A vignette about Victor Murdock humorously illustrates congressional life.
Poetic Exchange Reveals Grim Street Life Dialogue
Fragmentary dialogue shows a beggar and a woman exchanging harsh humor about fate and poverty in a tense street moment. Characters clash over dignity and survival amid rough urban life.
Best He Could Do
A readable fragment shows a man seeking light work and regular pay, with words indicating attempts to find a path or job. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but imply a plea for steady employment. No names, dates, or locations are identifiable from the text.
Mistaken Identity Echoes in Tease at Market
A garbled urban exchange hints at a mistaken identity scene as a passerby confronts a young man near the stalls. The speaker uses evasive dialect and a taunt about who the youth might be, creating a tense street moment.
Mysterious Phrase Sparks Travel Speculation After Trip
Fragmentary note questions whether a person or group traveled to New York after a trip. The unreadable text hints at a reunion or return but provides no concrete names or dates, leaving readers with a rumor of post trip movement.
Fragmentary cry for mercy ends with threat of ruin
A garbled plea references a person named Norox and a plan to throw someone overboard to seize his money. The text is incomplete, with scattered phrases about forsaking, footwork, and a possible betrayal. No clear event or context is provided.
The Accepted Time and Curious Inquiries in a Boston Play
In a Boston Stock scene a child asks about age limits for a seat in the audience while Mrs Sprat and others discuss seating and the crowd’s attraction to the poor but respectable. The dialogue touches on propriety and fashion as characters comment on diamonds and status.
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Mr. Sprat
Bowton
Mrs. Sprat
Mrasmaa
Thomas Moore
Ket Tramp Trial Report Notes Missing Clarity
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled lines and unclear meaning about a trial or attempt. No discernible entities, dates, places, or actions are extractable. The readable words suggest confusion or error rather than a coherent news item.
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Cheyenne
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
Balun
Rane
Mr. Norox
Little Ney
Papa
Hennypeck
Police
Denver
Colorado
Springs
Bond
Bart McGrath
Luxus Beer
Raymond
Raymond's
W. Bighteeath Street
Adams
Hetwees Bist
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