Referendum debate and state adoption across the U S
The piece notes South Dakota adopting the referendum and cites a six foot long ballot on headlights as evidence of voter participation. It discusses democracy’s faults and praises direct legislation as several states move toward initiative and referendum, with Kansas City Times highlighting growing interest and usage nationwide.
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Arizona
Iowa
Minnesota
Utah
Washington
Idaho
Ohio
Texas
Kansas City Times
Progress of the initiative and referendum movement
The piece notes growing support for direct government by the people. It lists Maine Michigan Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas South Dakota Montana Nevada Colorado and Oregon as adopters and states that Kansas Nebraska California North Dakota Wisconsin Illinois and Massachusetts have indorsed the reform with plans to enact it. Wyoming is mentioned.
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Maine
Michigan
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arkansas
South Dakota
Montana
Nevada
Colorado
Oregon
Kansas
Nebraska
California
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Massachusetts
Wyoming
Woman's Club Session Covers Tudors and Reformation
The Woman's Club held a regular meeting Wednesday afternoon with a smaller turnout due to Christmas. Mrs G T Veal hosted, and Mrs A Pruit led the day focusing on the Tudors and the Reformation. Mrs Pruit presented a fine paper assisted by Mrs S P Johnson. Elizabeth Stevens spoke on Concord and Lexington and the battles of the American Revolution learned during a New England visit.
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G. T. Veal
A. Pruit
Concord
Lexington
New England
Letter From Chihuahua Recounts Larger Fight
A letter from Chihuahua dated December 4 describes a larger clash than earlier reports. It states 600 soldiers faced 65 revolutionists with a second fight killing three more rebels, totaling seven. The writer notes at least forty Mexican soldiers died and accuses officials of concealing losses to avoid costs and discourage enemy morale.
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Roswell
Chihuahua
Mexico
Gifts of Quality impressive Xmas Tokens
Our holiday display features a special assortment of jewelry in gold silver and diamond articles plus Hawks Cut Glass and Pickard’s Hand Painted China. We invite customers to call and see our stock to please the most discriminating taste.
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Pickard
Soldiers hold fast as insurgents threaten town
A field report describes panic and readiness to defend a Mexican town. Thousands of soldiers are present, with a 50 000 man estimate to whip the insurgents. Details recount a canyon trap where 155 of 170 soldiers died, 15 captured, and rifles plus 5000 cartridges seized. A peace mission returned with little progress and locals vow to hole up if fighting begins. A man passed through lines with an English rifle hidden inside a coat, illustrating tense conditions.
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Here
Judge Gandara
Don Profirio
Blue Lodge Masons Elect Officers in Annual Choice
Roswell Lodge A F and A M known as the Blue Lodge of Masons held its annual election Saturday evening with Harry Morrison named Worshipful Master Lucius Dills Senior Warden R F Ballard Junior Warden John W Joe Treasurer W Y H Cosgrove Secretary Ed Marable Tiler Installation set for December 27 when appointive officers will also be announced and installed.
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Blue Lodge Masons
Roswell Lodge A. F. & A. M
Blue Lodge of Masons
Harry Morrison
Lucius Dills
R. F. Ballard
John W. Joe
W. Y H. Cosgrove
Ed Marable
Orchard land sells at five hundred dollars an acre
E M and W A Howatt left for Norman Oklahoma after buying ten acres each of Hagerman orchard. The twenty acres brought 10600 dollars at 500 per acre. The sale was handled by Lawrence & Caffee. The Howatts plan to return in January or February to establish their home.
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E. M
W. A. Howatt
Norman
Okla
Hagerman
Lawrence & Caffee
Messrs. Howatt
Advertisement Proves California Sunkist Fruits Live Up to Hype
Mr. Echols the manager delivered a sack of oranges to the office this morning to show the Record force that the Valley Fruit & Storage Company ad about California Sunkist fruits is truthful. The sweet fruit “went like hot cakes” and supports the advertisement claims. The Record ads in Saturday and today's issues will interest the ladies.
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Valley Fruit & Storage Company
California Sunkist Fruits
Echols
For Rent Four Room House With Water Furnished
Hot water heat available at 509 N Richardson. Contact 441. Four room house with water furnished for 6.60 per month. E G Minton at 109 E 3rd St. 46tf
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N. Richardson
Democratic Convention Leaves It To The Voter In New Mexico
Santa Fe dispatch reports the Territorial Democratic convention adopted a resolution urging voters to oppose the proposed constitution for New Mexico. The vote favored voting against it but left individual choice to each voter. The resolution cites thirteen errors of commission or omission. Chairman John Y. Hewitt and Secretary Eugenio Romero oversaw the proceedings.
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Santa Fe
Territorial
New Mexico
John Y. Hewitt
Lincoln County
Eugenio Romero
Mora County
Convention Chooses Territorial Central Committee In New Mexico
Delegates debated constitutional adoption with 98 voting against and 72 for. A separate resolution urged Delegate Andrews to secure a permanent boundary on the first meridian and block Texas from claiming a three mile by 400 mile strip between the meridian and Clark survey line. After adjournment, W C McDonald was elected chairman to replace Walton, Summers Burkhart was re elected secretary, and the committee adjourned at 2 AM.
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W. B. Walton
Silver City
W. H. Andrews
New Mexico
Texas
Territorial Central Committee
W. C. McDonald
Carrizozo
Summers Burkhart
Albuquerque
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