Word: ren
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Ren of Oregon will deliver an address on "Direct Legislation" in Emerson D this afternoon at 4.30 o'clock. This is the first of a series of lectures on "Social Problems" which will be given this winter under the auspices of a committee composed of members of the Faculty...
...Ren is the pioneer of direct legislation in this country, for he not only originated and carried through the measures now in force in Oregon, but has also been active in direct legislation campaigns in other states. He is considered one of the foremost leaders of the whole movement for government reform in this country...
Although most deeply interested in the cause of popular government, Mr. U'Ren does not by any means limit himself to furthering that cause alone. As an ardent disciple of Henry George, he has been very successful in establishing the single tax in parts of Oregon. He is also to a large extent responsible for the excellent corrupt practices act in that state and for the direct primary and proportional representation recently established there. At present Mr. U'Ren is a candidate for the governorship of Oregon...
...lecture this afternoon by Mr. U'Ren is of unusual interest in that it denotes the continuance of the series of discussions dealing with problems of political and industrial importance that was inaugurated two years ago. The lectures given during the last two winters have been interesting and valuable to the men who have attended them, and the opportunities offered to hear speakers of national prominence have been thoroughly appreciated. Mr. U'Ren, the originator of the so-called "Oregon plan" of direct legislation, is in a position to give his listeners much that is valuable as information alone...
...Social Problems" lecture, by W. S. U'Ren, in Emerson...