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The Daily Telegram in Clarksburg, West Virginia
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
4
Senators Should Not Be Elected by Popular Vote
The Charleston editorials argue against direct popular elections for United States senators. They cite checks and balances of bicameralism, party control risks, and potential bias toward large cities, warning that indirect nominations better protect constitutional rights and minority interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Charleston
Wiliam J. Bryan
Democrats of
Alabama
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Fragmentary Speech on Public Works and State Prosperity
A garbled passage presents a public figure vowing fair treatment for all interests. He condemns excessive taxation and calls for prudent public works policy. The text hints at legislative struggles over provisions for elections and corporate oversight, with emphasis on honesty and equal impact on state development.
Portland widow dinner party risks and a moving river project
A Portland widower who hosted a dinner for seventy widows risks social reproach as he reveals plans to remarry. The Ohio River improvement effort gains momentum with Carnegie-led delegations, government approval, and Taft backing, aiming to connect major cities along the basin.
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Portland
Ohio
Washington
Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
Parkersburg
Taft
Congress
Lotus
Usly Great Valley
Parkersburg Dispatch News
Points on Speaker's Recognition Rules in Parliament
The discussion outlines that no member may address the speaker with a motion or speech before recognition, though appeals from recognition exist. It notes a historical shift under Speaker Randall reducing the right of appeal and emphasizes that the speaker’s recognition rests on fixed principles to maintain orderly conduct of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samus J. Randall
Randall
The Speaker and the Power to Recognize in the House
The article discusses the speaker's power to recognize members for motions and unanimous consent. It traces historical limits, noting how recognition could be arbitrary and how reforms in the 19th century expanded committees to manage rules. It argues that while the system allows control, there is no true arbitrary recognition, and suspension motions provide a practical check.
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Sentire
Committee Genero
Minortos
Pracioal
Spraker Randall
Randal
Willy
House of Representatives
Fragmented OCR Text Sparks Confusion on School and Water Project
Readable fragments reference Atemmam school and a water balance project with names including Saray and Prof. Shade. The garbled lines mention figures like 60 and 5 and list individuals such as Cody Bennett Jolie Kate and others, but key facts remain unclear.
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Atemmam
Mestedorus
Medelian
Pirie
Shade
Pheapetic
Praty Cody
Bennett
Moore
Avorktnm
Jolie
Coke Ovens of the Devil Collery Details
Fragmented report notes blasts at Coulson Bardinssa works with Ovens of the Devil Collery Company described. Scattered figures reference hundreds of units, a likely stoppage, and warnings that operations may resume or close within the week amid unclear management statements.
Turbulent Markets Warn Of Sharp Price Rise
Amid drought driven shortages suppliers report price increases of about 120 percent for key goods. Officials note a single large incident occurred at noon today with a hospital reopening after fresh repairs.
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