Editorial View On Abolishing The Electoral College
The piece discusses the recurring debate over ending the electoral college. It notes mixed opinions among prominent Americans, with The New York World supporting abolition though not endorsing a specific replacement. It argues popular vote as ideal but cites state franchise uniformity as a hurdle.
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Abolish Electoral College to Prevent Civil Conflict
The piece argues the electoral college risks paralyzing government and provoking crises by swing state changes. It cautions about electors barred by technical errors, indictments, or dual offices, and warns that reform is needed to reflect the popular will and avoid future constitutional turmoil.
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University of Wyoming considers preseason basketball trip
Andrew Willis, UW Manger, says the university basketball team plans a preseason tour during the holiday break. The aim is to schedule games with town teams across the state to sharpen players before Christmas contests with Colorado colleges. Routes and opponents are still under discussion as a strong campaign for university publicity.
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Wyoming basketball tour aims to showcase class on road
The school plans a tour to build an enviable record wherever they play and to demonstrate Wyoming’s basketball class. It seems the tour will materialize, but final confirmation will take a couple of weeks.
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Man Walks in Sleep Kills in Orchard Tragedy
Ottumwa Iowa reports Luther Manuel aged 32 was found dead in an orchard with the top of his head blown off. A shotgun lay nearby and authorities say he was a sleepwalker. it is believed he shot himself while in a sleepwalking episode.
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Love marriages challenged by professor at church
Professor J B Cutler of Western Reserve delivers a sharp critique at Benedicts' church in Cleveland, calling love alone a vulgar basis for marriage and predicting love will fade as a divorce cause while other nations lose faith in the notion. Cupid staggers under the words as the sermon cites social science.
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Teachers at State Met Observe Association Session
The account notes members of the institute and the State Teachers' association during their meeting. F F Van Court chaired the program again and led a brief drill in practical penmanship.
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Mexican Bandits Reported Operating Around City
Police report increased bandit activity linked to Villa's followers extending beyond Chihuahua City. Victims John Penny and Ignacio Arredondo describe robberies in local boarding houses and railroad yards with two or more masked suspects.
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Kidls Shop Sets Fall Schedule Through Thanksgiving
The Kidls shop announces hours through the holiday period with a Wednesday opening and an all day Thursday close on Thanksgiving. The store states it will stay open until 8 00 am on Wednesday.
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Population by States January 1917 U S totals by region
Washington November 28 1916 population estimates for January 1 1917 by state show Central United States totals and state by state figures derived from 1900 and 1910 censuses with Alaska Guam Porto Rico and other territories listed. Includes notes on enumeration and military abroad.
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