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The Real Fight in California Politics and Merriam
The narrative recalls campaign clashes in California with Frank Merriam as a central figure. It outlines Haight's challenge, alleged bribes, and Merriam's voting record on taxes and workers’ rights, plus accusations of graft and manipulation surrounding the 1920s governor race. The piece blends personal dispute with broader state issues and ends noting church cantata progress.
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Raymond L. Haight
Los Angeles
Minute-men
Ave
Bob” Shuler
Shuler
Haight
Commonwealth Party
Merriam
Sincair
United States
McAdoo
California
Frank F. Merriam
Hopkinton
Beehler
Cummins
Iowa
Assembly
Bureau of Child Hygiene
Central Valley Water and Power Project
Central Valley Water Project
Crescent City Investment Company
Oregon
Mar
California Real Estate Department
Sacramento “Bee
Senate
Rolph
San Francisco
Harry
Frank
Campaign Committee
Crocker National Bank
Raymond Haight