Proportional Representation Proposed For State Seats
The Statesman argues for proportional representation as a fair system like Switzerland. It explains how in a state with Democrats Republicans and Populists, seats would reflect overall vote shares, ending minority silencing. It cites Tom Johnson’s federal proposal and notes Illinois already uses a multi-member district approach.
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Switzerland
Reat
Tom Johnson
Ohio
National House
Congress
Ulinois Ias
Eac
Futuristic warfare fears and odd notes on horses
The column speculates on horseless warfare with steam or gas powered artillery and bicycles replacing horses, notes a Thanksgiving race judge Merritt, and ponders Germany’s letters on marriage licenses while observing Chicago price drops to one cent for weekday papers and English naval rivalry concerns.
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Miles
Tha Fapura
Merritt
Chicago
Milwaukee
The New Crusade Reaches Its End in 800 Years
An 1896 retrospective on the 1096 Crusade notes 4,000 to 6,000 Crusaders headed for Jerusalem and Palestine to redeem Christians from oppression. It argues modern Europe is divided by jealousy, predicts partition of Turkey, and suggests Russia may or may not gain a share as the empire totters.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Europe
Turkey
Asia
Russia
United States
M. Bourgeois
Madagascar
France
Greag
New York City
Association of Fire Iigurance Companies
Review OF Reviews
Astor Place
New York
American Manners and the American Public Voice
A satirical look at American manners versus European courtesies. The writer mocks how crowds at a New York horse show gawked at an engaged couple from humble origins, while criticizing foreign correspondents for fabrications and noting public reactions to pension and judicial milestones. The piece parodies social snobbery, press ethics, and national pride.
Good roads and taxes blaze in American policy
The article argues that cash road taxes and convict labor improve highways, praising Georgia for cash taxes and labor use and citing Santa Clara, California, as a model. It contrasts French and American rural economics, notes Franco-American deficits, and mentions Turkish issues, New York fire insurance rate hikes, and Nez Perce land openings near Lewiston with broad midwest and national implications.
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Atlanta
Georgia
California
Santa Clara
Roy Stove
Amories
Streets of the City sermon on drink and urban reform
Dr. Madison C. Peters preached at Bloomingdale Reformed Church on Streets of the City. He urged bold critique of vice, praised worthy poor and charitable agencies, and called for practical religion to cleanse the city of filth, crime, and poverty through work, reform, and faith.
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Paul
Ieee
Andaran
Christ
Canéea
Sowa
Happingsa
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