Editorial on Abolishing the Electoral College
The piece discusses reforming or abolishing the Electoral College. It notes mixed views among prominent Americans and newspapers, with the World supporting abolition but not endorsing a specific substitute. It cites the difficulty of uniform state franchising yet argues for eventual replacement by popular vote.
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New York World
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Sharp Williams
Jay O
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House of Representatives
Electoral College Criticized as Flawed Public Voice
The article argues the electoral college risks civil conflict and manipulation amid close state results. It notes potential shifts in Minnesota New Hampshire and Idaho votes and warns against retaining a system designed to thwart the popular will. It urges constitutional reform to prevent future crises.
University of Wyoming basketball team to tour for practice games
Andrew Willis says the A W U general manager will negotiate with basketball managers statewide to arrange a holiday practice trip for the university quintet. Planned as a preseason tour to condition players for Christmas intercollegiate games, focusing on strong town teams over high schools where possible. Route not yet decided, but central and southern routes are favored for advertising the university.
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Andrew Willis
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Wyoming to Host Promising Basketball Tour
The text hints at a forthcoming basketball tour that will showcase Wyoming's talent and aim to demonstrate the state's high level of play. It notes the tour’s materialization is likely but not guaranteed, with final confirmation expected in a few weeks.
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Wyoming
Man Walks in Sleep Kills With Shotgun
In Ottumwa Iowa Luther Manuel, 32, was found slain in an orchard with the top of his head blown off. A shotgun lay nearby and authorities believe he shot himself during a sleepwalking episode.
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Propessor Jeers Love Marriages
Report from Cleveland dated November 24 notes Professor J B Cutler of Western Reserve University criticizing the Benedicts church for marrying on love alone. He argues love is a vulgar basis for marriage and may drive divorce, stating other countries are abandoning the illusion of love.
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State Teachers Institute Meeting Highlights
Report covers institute members and the State Teachers Association during the session. F F Van Court led the program with a practical handwriting drill and guided the attendees through concluding activities.
Mexican Bandits Reported Operating Around City
The police chief hears claims that Villa's bandits roam beyond Chihuahua City into Cheyenne. A Mexican man named John Penny says two bandits robbed him of 36 dollars in a Sixteenth and Thames boarding house rooming house. Ignacio Arredondo reports 70 dollars stolen by two bandits in the U P railroad yards. Neither victim can identify the robbers.
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Thames Street
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Kidls Shop Hours Through Thanksgiving
The Kidls shop will be open until 8:00 AM on Wednesday and closed all day Thursday for Thanksgiving.
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Population by States January 1917 United States totals
Washington November 28 report estiamted population of the United States and each state as of January 1, 1917. Tables list state populations such as California 2,985,098 and New York 4,873,740 along with territories and Puerto Rico totaling 113,300,286 for the nation. Data credited to the Bureau of the Census with references to 1900 and 1940 census increases.
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