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...Federal Government has overshadowed the State Governments. A. It has encroached on the powers of the states in violation of the constitution in the following cases: (1) The "libel law" of 1798 lacked the warrant of the Constitution (N. A. R. 132 p. 410). (2) Under color of levying customs it has taken charge of nearly every industry in the country. (3) It has given to telegraph companies, created by one state, license to place their lines through other states. (4) Congress has appointed supervisors and deputy marshals to oversee elections (N. A. R. 132, p. 411). (5) State officers...
...proposition once admitted, in however small particular, means, if carried to its logical conclusion, the extinction of state sovereignty and the annihilation of individual liberty.- A. It imperils the principle of self-government.- (1) It takes the power of consent from the States, thus denying their sovereignty.- B. It is a direct step towards centralization.- (1) Begins to deal-with the people as individuals, not as States.- (2) Tends to increase the reliance of the individual on the government.- (a) Nurtures the idea that it is a government function to foster business and supply prosperity. (3) Though...
...Interference without State's consent is constitutional. A. Fact that the right is not literally granted by Constitution does not invalidate this. 1. Literal interpretion of Constitution would be inadequate to needs of government. (a) Conditions of life have developed far beyond the conception of the framers. 2. Uniform tendency of history has been toward free interpretation. (a) U. S. Bank declared constitutional. (Miller on Const., p. 389, McCulloch vs. Md.; 4. Wheaton 316). (b) Internal improvements made. (Story S 1138). B. This right implied in enumerated pwers. (Pub. Opin., XVII: 331 Atty. Gen. Olney). 1. Art. I, Sect...
...least equally effective. (d) There is slight danger of centralized despotism. (x) Checks and balances of our Const. will prevent it. (e) Greatest danger our country has confronted was one of disunion. (f) There is distinct danger today of a disintegrated central government. (x) The Alteld version of State Rights would cripple the President. (Pub. Opin. XVII, 331, and Forum XVIII, 11-12. (y) This doctrine has been used to screen mobs, (Pub. Opin., XVII, 331. (z) It has been incorporated in the Popocratic platform...
...Notman Photographic Co. 's New Studio at 1286 Massachusetts avenue, (over the gas office ) is now open for business. This is one of the finest studios in the state and the exquisite specimens of the Photographer's Art which adorn the rooms are well worth a visit. The company will, every afternoon between 4 and 5 o'clock, give a free exhibition of Stanley's X Ray machine. Visitors welcome...