Word: control
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...National Progressive platform although I do not believe that all the propaganda contained in that document can be embodied in practical measures in one or even in several sessions of legislatures and Congresses. I am firmly convinced that the Progressive party will persevere until it gains complete control of the Massachusetts legislature; and therefore it must begin...
...their life render themselves capable of making them understand the proper course to pursue as citizens of the United States. He also recommended that our young men be educated in the use of Spanish so that we may be better able to maintain the Monroe Doctrine through the better control of business in South America and our insular possessions...
...Herd usually plays a slashing game, somewhat after the style of McLoughlin, with very swift service. He placed poorly at the start yesterday, however, and his unsteadiness cost him the first set with Caner, who was placing very well. Caner soon lost his steadiness, however, while Herd got control of himself and placed his drives much more effectively...
...contended that the initiative and the referendum would be good in that it would put an end to the inefficiency of the legislatures. The negative argued that the initiative and referendum did not reach the evils of legislation, and that this movement would inevitably lead up to a minority control with its attending evils...
...initiative and referendum must in- evitably lead up to minority control with all its attending evils. Through their introduction another efficient instrument is given to the machine and special interests whereby they may strengthen their tyrannical hold. As a result we will have crude, thoughtless and ineffective legislation...