New Jersey primary clashs boost Governor Wilson
A detailed look at Governor Wilson of New Jersey gaining power through the state primary reform, defeating party leader James Nugent and senator candidate James Smith Jr. The piece credits Wilson’s progressive approach and party control maneuvers, noting his growing supremacy and practical political sagacity. It contrasts past state politics with current reform efforts and previews broader implications for state leadership.
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Wilson
New Jersey
James Smith, Jr
Martine
Geran
Democratic State Committee
James Nugent
Nugent
Smith
Spokane style reform praised in Tulsa World editorial
The Tulsa World lauds Spokane’s commission government reforms as a model for honest, open, nonpartisan local governance. It argues eliminating secrecy, party printing spoils, and caucus control will attract good candidates and reduce rancor, predicting broader Northwest influence. The piece endorses civil service rules and open meetings.
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Spokane
Tulsa
Northwest
Tulsa World
Vinita aims to beautify with trees and better schools
The piece urges every Vinita property owner to plant trees to beautify the city and strengthen community pride. It calls for rapid completion of new school buildings, nonpolitical school administration, and broad taxpayer support for improved education. It warns against street cleaners selling dirty fertilizer and favors stricter sanitary rules to reduce fires and loss of life.
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Vinita
Vote for Democracy in Vinita City Election
A Vinita political call urges voters to support the Democratic ticket in tomorrow’s city election. It argues Democrats have led public improvements, claim Republicans lack progress, and warn against disrupting the current harmonious administration. It appeals to citizens to vote for the town’s best interests and progress.
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Vinita
No room for doubt in city elections and Taft message
The piece contrasts city elections in Kansas with Taft's aims for Congress and urges law enforcement obedience. It questions Illinois’ bribery convictions and cites Ed Howe on patience, fairness, and steady effort as the path to true recognition, warning against self deception.
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Kansas
Taft
Go West or East or North A Wise Youth Adage
A verse by Walt Mason urges the young to seek opportunity across regions Go west for wealth and fame go east for renown go south to build a home and go north knowing effort yields reward The rhythm counsels bravery steadiness and diligent labor in any direction with noble outcomes.
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Map
Greeley
Doctor
Beast
Virgin Field
Rome
Walt Mason
Durant Says He Backed Promoted Road With Haskell
Tulsa World reports Durant alleged in Claremore speech that he and ex Governor Haskell promoted a railroad project under a controversial law. The piece questions the act’s design to let farmers vote to fund railroads and risks to landowners as collateral for bonds.
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Claremore
Charles SN. Haskell
Durant
Oklahoma
Haskell
Legislative Assembly
Tulsa World
Socialism Shapes Mayoral Races in Several Kansas Cities
In Topeka and twenty-one other Kansas cities using the commission form, elections were held with socialism as a key issue. Galena backs socialist candidate Sarah C. Scovel for mayor while Elmdale lists widow M. B. Johnson as mayoral hopeful. Hunnewell's Ella Wilson was elected mayor yesterday, and Topeka’s race centers on prohibition with T. A. McNeal challenging incumbent J. A. Billard who opposes Kansas liquor law enforcement.
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Dy Associated Press
Topeka
Kans
Fersas
Pittsburg
Wichita
Iola
Galena
Sarah C. Scovel
M. B. Johnson
Elmdale
Ella Wilson
Hunnewell
T. A. McNeal
J. A. Billard
Kansas
Congress Opens Extra Session With Reciprocity Debate
The Sixty-second Congress convened in Washington to tackle the Canadian reciprocity issue. Champ Clark was elected speaker with 217 votes to 131 for James R. Mann. Insurgent Republicans showed split support as leaders Ben Cooper, Norris, and Madison received votes alongside regulars, while Victor Berger abstained. The Senate swore in new and returning members. president’s message expected tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Capitol
Champ. Clark
Joe” Cannon
Harmon
Ohio
William J. Bryan
Washington
House
Cooper
Wisconsin
Norris
Nebraska
Madison
Kansas
Mann
Victor Berger
Senate
Clark
James R. Mann
Ilinois
Henry A. Cooper
George W. Norris
Oklahoma to press land claim to 210000 acres
Oklahoma plans to pursue title to 210000 acres of government land granted for statehood. A Interior Department opinion argues Congress did not intend the land grant, citing the 260000 acre college grant as a possible in lieu. The attorney general calls the contention weak and the case will go to the U S Supreme Court for settlement.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Seaend
Interior Department
Congress
Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges
Theecretary of the Interior
Attorney General’s Office
Supreme Court of the United States
Stillwater Charter Approved Moves To Commission Form
Governor Cruce has approved Stillwater’s charter, granting a commission form of government for the city in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City
Cruce
Stillwater
First passenger train to Juarez since February battle arrives
El Paso reports the Gasas Grand train brought General Samuel Garcia Cae lar who lost an arm and earned promotion to brigadier general in the battle. About 200 soldiers and a machine gun accompany him. Juarez remains guarded after a bomb explosion. three wounded men survive as refugees flood into El Paso. Insurrectionary activity flares in Sonora and Sinaloa. Culiacan is ringed by insurrectionists though troops stay firm.
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el Paso
Tex
Firs
Gasas Grand
Juarez
Samuel Garcia Cae Lar
Batle
Casas Grandes
Mexico
Sonora
Sinalos
Culiacan
Sinaloa
Guayamos
Stevens
Fundicion
Nav
United States
el Pago
Jean Huable
Journal Des Paris
Maxey
Retail Dealers Elect Officer for Local Association
About twenty five retail men attended the meeting at the Mercant Club Ingtonight to discuss organizing a local association to join the national retail dealers order. State Organizer A Jacobsen outlined steps as a local group votes on officers tonight. many in the city have signed expressions of intent to join the national body.
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Aity
Alb
A. Jacobsen
The
Nation Association
American Shot in Mexico at Tama Ranch Ambush
An American, Creetchfield, was ambushed at his ranch near Tuam, Mexico, and severely wounded. United States Consul Miller reported the incident to the State Department and indicated a thorough investigation would be conducted. Creetchfield, a New Jersey citizen, was a recent Republican candidate. recovery status is uncertain.
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Allo
Express
United States Senate
James B. Martine
James Smith
Jir
Senate
Woodrow Wilson
Smith
Wilson
Amell
Dallas News
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
G Creetchfield
Tuam
Mexico
United States
Miller
Tampic Department
Thoro
Creelehfield
New Jer
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Ume
Board of Health
Kansas City Times
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New Magazine
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