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Senator Jones Delivers Keynote Speech in Illinois Campaign
State Senator Walter C. Jones progressive Republican opened his gubernatorial bid in St Clair County before a large audience. The speech pledges a war to restore popular government, destroy the spoils system and curb corruption, with emphasis on direct primaries referenda civil service and initiative and referendum to empower the people at the ballot.
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