General Leonard Wood praised as Cuba governor and potential Philippines leader
A historical column lauds General Leonard Wood for his Cuba governance under Roosevelt and McKinley, urging his appointment to govern the Philippines. The piece extols his pacific approach, contrasts Cuba’s suzerainty with the Philippines, and notes advancing global communication shrinking distances between nations.
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Leonard Wood
Roosevelt
Cuba
United States
McKinley
Wood
Philippines
Admiral Dewey
General Wood
Pacific
Jake” Smith
America
Australia South America and islands noted for tomorrow
A brief note in today’s papers highlights Australia, South America, and key island regions as subjects to be covered tomorrow by major newspapers, signaling broad international coverage.
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Australia
South America
Direct legislation and citizens power in government
Direct legislation lets voters initiate laws and veto bills through initiative and referendum. Five percent can compel a measure for a vote. a majority enactment or rejection follows without officials’ sway. Switzerland and New England show the system’s success. American reformers widely back it.
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New England
Switzerlana
Switzerland
America
Direct vs Indirect Legislation in Swiss and US Voting
The text contrasts Swiss direct legislation with US indirect legislation, arguing Swiss voters know their stance at the ballot box while in the United States voters’ preferences on issues are unclear under indirect methods. It emphasizes moral, social, and political clarity in Switzerland versus ambiguity in US elections.
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United States
Senate dodges canal decision on Isthmian route
The Senate avoids deciding the Isthmian canal route with Senator Hoar proposing to grant the president authority to build at 180 million dollars while leaving other details to his discretion. Critics say it shirks Congress duties as the nation weighs Panama or Nicaragua options amid Roosevelt and McKinley era debates. Also Oregon lacks poll tax exemption for Spanish American War veterans per attorney general opinion.
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Oregon
Second Congressional District Republican Ticket
The list names J N Williamson of Crook County for Congress. Pendleton’s F W Vinent is State Senator. Representatives Henry Adams and C E Macomber. Pendleton officials include Sheriff M J Carney, Clerk F C Rogers, Recorder W H Folsom, Treasurer E J Sommerville, Commissioner T George Bizan, Ukiah’s T P Gilliland, Surveyor J W Kimbrell, Coroner W G Cole, Justice Thomas Fitzgerald, and Pendleton Constable A J Gibson.
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F. W. Vinent
Pendleton
Henry Adams
Weston
C. E. Macomber
M. J. Carney
F. C. Rogers
Athena Recorder
W. H. Folsom
Pilot Rock
E. J. Sommerville
J. W. Kimbrell
W. G. Cole
Thomas Fitzgerald
A J, Gibson
East Oregonian as Eastern Oregon's representative paper
The East Oregonian is presented as the region's representative newspaper and advertising medium. It notes audience appreciation and liberal patronage, signaling strong local support and reliance on the paper for information and promotion.
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