Rhode Island Considers Australian Ballot Reform
Rhode Island weighs adopting the Australian system with compulsory secret ballots and public ballot printing. Supporters argue it curbs coercion, levels political money influence, and favors informed, independent voting, urging petitions and legislative action.
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Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New York
Lantingion
Hill
Connecticut
Minnesota
Loen
United States
Sesson
General Assembly of
Weembly
Rhode Lolland
Henateros
Land Bill Aims to Extend Homestead Rights and Amends Entry Rules
A land bill passed by the Senate and amended by the House seeks to aid homesteaders by allowing extra entries for nearby public land and permitting leaves of absence for trusted hardship cases. It extends residency rules for original and new entries, lets receivers grant relief for hardships, and clarifies how final proofs affect patent issuance. Henry N. Corr notes broad support. passage seen likely.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Hyrmanon
Tinwelf
Congress
Henry N. Corr
Debate on Tariff Policy Amid Political Tensions
The piece critiques high tariffs and labels Republican plans as risky, praising Cleveland’s stance. It argues voters lack full understanding of taxation and defends the party line against rebels’ policy. It links tariff views to foundational American equal rights principles.
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Harper 'S Weekly
Cleveland
Reese
Republican
Senate
Grant
Garfield
Arthur
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Andrew J. Crossman
Prohibition
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Dream Teen
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Leezer & Kuebler
Oregon
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Forjewn
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