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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1912
Page
28
Former Missouri Governor Joseph W. Folk argues that government is gradually improving through enforcement of law and abolition of legal privilege. He contends corruption stems from privileges of lawlessness and lax enforcement, urging repeal of bad laws and direct citizen control to restore honest toil and responsible governance.
Mr. Folk, traveling to Beeville after a San Antonio stop, argues that bribery was once hidden but is now being probed. He says Americans are awakening to responsibility in government and that exposure, not concealment, marks progress. Corruption must be addressed, not tolerated. disgrace lies in tolerating it.
W B Brush state chairman of the Republican Progressive league writes to county chairs urging that precinct primaries be held May 4 to elect delegates for the May 7 county convention. Only voters with poll tax receipts may vote. County conventions will select delegates to the Fort Worth state convention May 28 with representation by precinct based on governor race tallies.
William A. Scott, Wisconsin professor and national monetary expert, will lecture on Banking and Currency Reform Wednesday night at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium. The talk, in cooperation with civic groups, aims to educate the public and promote sound banking principles as Congress considers currency reform. Croftonian Tailoring Co. at 104 Jefferson St. supports the event.
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