Direct Legislation Promises in New Mexico Politics
A critique argues Republican leaders push direct legislation rhetoric to gain control of the constitutional convention. It warns they may demand high petition thresholds to block initiatives, risking machine corruption and voter deception.
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New Mexico
Republicans in Chaves County Target Democratic Voters
In Roswell and Chaves County the Republican leaders attack Democratic voters rather than issues. They push empty measures like prohibition in the constitutional convention and direct legislation to mislead voters, aiming to split the Democratic base and win by deception. The piece frames the contest as people versus corporations.
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Chaves County
Lone Star
Roswell
New Mexico
Roosevelt Won’t Indorse Taft Says Too Busy
A Washington dispatch reports Roosevelt will not endorse Taft as he remains focused on other duties. The brief note suggests Roosevelt’s commitments prevent backing Taft at this time.
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Roosevelt
Taft
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Republican Platform Reflects Democratic Ideas Across Levels
The statement notes that nearly every virtuous political idea proposed by the Democratic party over the past dozen years appears in current Republican platforms at state and national levels. It underscores a broad alignment of policy concepts across parties.
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Democratic Party
Carrie Nation alcohol home in Kansas to be sold
A Kansas City Kansas founded home for alcohol misusers established by Carrie Nation is set for sale amid claims there is no longer need for the facility in Kansas. The sale reflects evolving attitudes toward temperance era social reform efforts.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Carrie Nation
Fight Over Real Issue Sheds Light on Local Politics
The remarks argue that neither the Record nor A. L. Whiteman are viable candidates on the Democratic ticket and urge discussion of the real issue, "Snall the People Rule," instead of targeting individuals.
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Democratic Party
Record
A. L. Whiteman
Snall
Hidden Hands Run Government Behind Names At Washington
The text states there is no President or cabinet in Washington yet the government operates, often better than expected. It argues that famous names in newspapers disguise unknown assistants who actually manage affairs, while high salary figures are mere political appendages.
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Washington
Cannon in Kansas Clash Recalls Turbulent Exchange
A Chicago Record-Herald verse describes a dramatic episode in Kansas with vivid threats and thunderous confrontation. The text portrays Cannon voicing warnings and fiery words that left Kansas pondering the exchange and its implications.
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Cannon
Mr. Bristow
Kansas
Chicago Record-Herald
W C C T U rebukes Longworth and others for public smoking
A editorial note criticizes Mrs. Longworth and other public women for smoking citing public example concerns while acknowledging private rights. It warns prominent figures to avoid setting a poor standard for youth and society.
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Pathfinder Review Reflects Moral Reform Skepticism
The Pathfinder notes the W C T U avoids denouncing a popular vice, arguing reformers see the real wickedness and suggest the millennium nears when virtue is openly attacked. It reflects a cautious stance of 19th century reform movements in Washington D C.
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Pathfinder
Washington, D. C
California Tops Nation in Real Estate Agent Share
California has the highest proportion of real estate agents relative to population among states as Eastern colonists begin arriving. Colonist rates run from New York to New Orleans through Sept 9 with another period Oct 1 to Oct 15. The State Fair in Sacramento opens next week aiding visitor knowledge of state resources. California farms reach 112,000 with over a million acres awaiting cultivation and last year's farm product value at $264,303,885.
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New York
Chicago
New Orleans
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Southwestern Young Women’s Conference in Corpus Christi
Scores of Texas’ fine young women gather in Corpus Christi for a ten day Southwestern Young Women’s Conference centered on Bible and mission study with social events. Delegations from all Southwest YWCA associations attend this national series finale following similar summer gatherings coast to coast. About 5,000 girls have attended these conventions, described as educational, spiritual outings from Asheville to Silver Bay to Capitola.
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Tex
Texas
Southwest
United States
Asheville
N. C
Silver Bay
N. Y
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Platform and resolutions by the political group
The document urges ten year prohibition on public school land sales and favors primary elections, tax limits, a state corporation commission, popular initiative and referendum, recall, a Corrupt Practice Act, state bank deposits, state-wide liquor prohibition by ordinance, easy constitutional amendments, single subject laws, a state insurance commissioner, elected judiciary, limited injunctive power, and an eight hour workday on state, county, and municipal projects.
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