Democracy and republic contrasted in Letter to the Tribune
J B Weight argues against pure democracy and in favor of a republic with representation. He cites Lincoln and the Constitution, warns that direct democracy tools like recall and initiative threaten the republic and invite historical chaos. The writer supports constitutional protections and cautions misuse of democratic ideals.
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Immigration law reshapes transatlantic passage to South America
A dispatch notes the new United States alien restrictions driving European and other foreign emigrants away from the United States toward South America. It reports reduced US influx, altered ship bookings for South American ports, and comments on the Monroe Doctrine and Americanization aims.
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Busy Utah town notes and family outings in wartime era
A letter fragment recalls John Walter’s military training at Fort Douglas Utah and public sentiment on future wars. It mentions community events with Jim and Mrs T M Hoshaw’s Sunday school party, Elk’s meetings in Twin Falls and Oden Nevada, and local visits by Judge Boyes and Mr Myers. The writer notes a chocolate soldier story, a Mary Stratt trip to California, Roberta Blondell’s birthday, and Mayor Smeed’s home visit. ends with a childlike address to Georgie and a final word thirty.
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Ft. Douglas Sumwares
Utah
Evrybuddy
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Sted
Jess
Mister Ford
Mister Rockfeller
Jess Gowen
Bizzy
Jim Dash
T. M. Hoshaw
Dash Owen Ramsey
Oden
Nevada
Neether
C. J. Westcott
Elk’s
Twin
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Mister Myer
H. E. Wilmarth
Love Miller Smith
U. State
Mary Stratt
Calif
A. H. Clambey
Boise
Sum
Relashun
Roberta Blondell
John Smeed
Portland
Immigrant prospects in undeveloped lands questioned
The text argues that vast undeveloped resources and wilderness lie ahead for immigrants, suggesting conditions may mirror earlier waves of settlement. It notes limited metal available for processing for some time, implying slow economic development ahead.
Congress and the Primary
The piece argues primaries distort representation by turning Congress into 48 separate states. It claims self starters crowd primary ballots, causing incompetent candidates and policies aimed at local sentiment rather than national interest, and concludes the primary will not work for good government.
Transformation of Sheds Into Garages Sparks Youth Trouble Talk
A fragment suggests frustration with modern youth, attributing it to transforming wood sheds into garages and speculating that Democrats may regret not renominating their president.
Machine politics and canyon county autocracy exposed
The piece condemns machine made politics in Canyon county, citing Sheriff Mason and Mrs Bernard's removal from the Progressive party as an autocratic example. It questions The Free Press for ignoring the issue and accuses local leaders of dictating party action while citizens tire of such control.
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American Commonwealth
Central Committee
Mixing Oil and Water in Presidential Timber Debate
The Tribune criticizes Lafollette as unfit for presidential timber and argues that forming a major party from dissatisfied groups remains nearly impossible. It notes vast differences among disgruntled factions and likens them to the gulf between William of Germany and Eugene V. Debs.
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Teurist
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William
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Eugene V. Debs
Not So Nice Democrats called Bourbons in newspapers
The Oregonian explains the nickname Bourbon used for Democrats, especially Civil War era figures, noting it implies being behind the times and unteachable. The term is common in headlines and accepted by Democrats, who rarely object to its use.
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Oregonian
France
Scarlet Reds Seize Progressive Machinery at St Paul
The piece notes how Progressives seized party machinery at St Paul and suggests Democrats and Republicans elsewhere have faced similar takeovers by reform factions, implying a shift in political control and strategy across states.
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St. Paul
Ocean Currents Study Aims to Track Atlantic Salinity
The government plans to measure salt content variations across Atlantic regions to improve understanding of ocean current paths. Different currents carry varying salinity, and the data should yield more precise movement patterns of the oceans.
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