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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1902
Page
9
A fragmented notice from a Windham County publisher lists subscription terms and rates, with odd garbled entries for yearly, monthly, and single issues. It references prepaid prices and a forthcoming or ongoing promotional period, but exact dates and amounts are unclear due to OCR errors.
In Twiindham County Reformers discuss looming legislative assembly selection in Montpelier. Rumors swirl Clement McCullough deals, old Proctor feuds, and steps toward governor or senator roles. Debates cover party trades, liquor law issues, and calls for reforms including local option, plurality, and railroad commission powers.
E W H Porter of Wilmington gains broad support for Speakership in the upcoming legislature. Statewide sentiment aligns him as best equipped and qualified among candidates. Burlington Free Press endorses him, arguing he will be elected if voters act on conviction about West state interests and the current local option versus prohibition debate.
The friends of EM EL Porter of Wilmington push his name for speaker of the lower house. The Messenger and Mo Pieter differ politically, potentially hindering Porter’s candidacy. Still, Porter’s public service and legislative experience justify support as opposed candidates like Porter, Dart Baile Floreti er, with party machinery already at work. Local option advocates split, stressing will of the people and court-tested license referenda. Porter is deemed the strongest candidate for speaker, possessing knowledge of public affairs and a firm path to a righteous solution.
Vermont lawmakers debate speaker candidates amid party balance. Eli H H Porter of Wilmington is praised as experienced, fair, and decisive, likely to harmonize interests across factions. The article notes distrust of partisan presiding and supports Porter as best fit over rivals including Mr Dartt and Mr Merrifield.
Elisha May of Vermont argues against popular vote on liquor license policy, citing constitutional limits. The piece traces Republican Clem ent and McCullough Wing positions supporting a state wide vote and legislative action, discussing how a statute would take effect and the authority of the legislature versus the people.
A Wilmington Times excerpt reports Democratic friends plan to contest C D Spencer’s state senate election due to count errors. Davenport may demand a legislative challenge. The piece notes a narrow county majority and potential fallout affecting local and statewide races.
The piece criticizes the enforcement of prohibition as a sham connected with machine politics in Vermont. It argues voters are tired of fake enforcement and predicts possible repeal or referendum. It cites a desire for honest, preliminary methods and condemns party machine influence in state politics.
NorthGeld News notes possible new bill to grant the railroad commission real power to serve the public. It speculates it may originate in the senate and pass there, shaping cross-branch chances. The Waterbury Record jokes about prosperity lectures and urges subscription to the Reformer.
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