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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-29
Against Political Corruption
By Edwin S. Potter, Associate Editor
"The Searchlight on Congress-"

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George w. Norris served in the House from 1908 to
1913 Representative from the Fifth Nebraska District.
Since then Senator In the House he independent
Republican with progressive IDEAS He stood for open
led and the celebrated fight against machine rule in the
House, which national attention and approval He
sisted what known special privilege legislation and
favored promoting agriculture and the interests Of
labor. He was known and appreciated as hard worker.
The same tendencies have marked his Senate career As
diligence fluctuations show that he ranks among the
eight highest senators in voting at roll CALLS in committee
work and floor attendance
Of Importance the records show he was not absent
when crucial and important questions being decided
time he in study and critical analysis of pending law He
is apt in discerning and pointing out lockers"
In reaching conclusions he is cautious but open-mnded
with respect for facts and firm when decided He is the
despair of the lobbyist the party and party whip
he cannot be induced for either party personal adj
vantage to support his judgment conscience
disapproves.
The significant factor in Norris long record is its con-
sency. Hundreds of test votes show him always against
political corruption corporation intrigue and always for
what he thought the welfare of the
Norris is without prejudice against big business such
but he objects to giving unfair advantage by law to them
against small business and the public.
progressive before election reaconary after He
does not rade yn issues nor dodge voting them He is force
with majority people, but not
bdy political effect he has opposed pop
either because he thought them wrong principle containing
COOKERS" severe test Of
than this such action almost be misunderstood until
controlled it is.
If consideration for and devotion to the will and welfare of
member Congress higher broad
sighted views and steadas fighting for them classify him
political
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-29

AS candidate for reelection to the Senate ask the
people of Nebraska to give fair and candid consideration
the record have made during the sixteen of
service During all that time every official act have been
guided by conscientious convictions what right
in the light of the information which possessed. have
worked for constructive and progressive measures following
fixed policy looking toward the destruction of special priv
leges and lettering of the conditions of our people.
PROSECUTION OF THE Wharf.-The most important
proposition confronting the American people the vigorous
and energetic prosecution of the The object
be make this the last and all the steps
to bring that about must be accomplished opposed to
treaty of that will make the world from
repetition of the present struggle and that will not make it
impossible for the Kaiser and his military cheftans to bring
about in the future repetition of present conditions
FINANCING THE WAR; have favored the payment
of COSTS in the largest possible out of current
taxation the end that its close small burden pos
sbe will be imposed upon postery Taxes should heav
lest large incomes and should take at least 80 per
of profits derived from the There should be progress
sve inheritance tax CONSUMPTION Of wealth necessary
the CONSUMPTION of men.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-29
Chicago, Sept. II, 1918.

local politics. and obviously do speak dspaagement of
Whe however public has demonstrated his worth
and his high character when he has rendered signal and lasting and
valuable his country would colleague who would
not in simple justice state the facts.
George Norris is of the canest finest ab and in
dustrous Senator's He the job He
decides without fear favor for the right he it. No
influence him from his and his
patriotism determine His unquestoned ability his rugged and fear
less hohe ms Keen insight ana have won Tor hm one
State Of Nebraska has added u Of Neraska
His loss to the Senate would be
Aug. II, 1918. (Sgned) HIRAM W. JOHNSON
CUMNINS OF IoWA-As the campaign election of United
States Senators feel that deep
erest in Senator Norris success Ny interest both political and
sona of the and difficult domestic
acter which must confront the
Republican majority the Senate deal believe that
whatever be the differences between members the
party fundamentally sound and bring about the read
justments with justice and wisdom than any other
want to Senator Norris reelected
for humanity first and willing fight for his concon and if the
Republican party endure which
working and hoping will reward of his type by renewing their
commissions for service to the Nation His industry fidelity and
fuenc have been conspicuous from the beginning and sincerely hope
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-29
If the People Could Watch Congress
By Judson King, Executive Secretary of
National Popular Government League

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wish the people of Nebraska could sit in vast
heater and watch Congress at work the stage If they
could then get behind the curtain and the lobbyists at
work. watch the wire puers shifting scenery and creating
false issues; note the promoters-he monopolss water
grabbers land thieves railroad lawyers and the rest
all too often directing the play and casting the pot-f the
people could all this they would appreciate as never be-
fore what Senator Norris to them and the nation and
there would be no question as to his return.
For they would find him always with small group of
fearless putting the Common Good above politics and
representing the people, not the trusts
Do you think THIS crowd yelling "dsoyal" at Norris
from Wall Street to Omaha sincere? If why their
silence at the reaconares who voted against WARP When
did they work for the people? When did they become the
trouble and fighting the Presidents policies expressed
in the Trade Commission, the War Labor Board, Daniels
Baker and Cree Norris is supporting these. When the
President talks of League of Nations to end forever
and removing the economic of THEY are silent
Norris is for it.
The President demands suffrage Some
senators will oppose STILL Will they call Norris TRAITOR
now?
Big business shouts for democracy in Europe but
increase of here hence they fight Norris The people want
BOTH The President has too much democracy to suit the in
terests he have too much to suit Norris have
worked with him for six years and know him. He fights to
end political corruption and give you power to govern
yourselves That is the test of true American and true
Republican.
And he proved his faith by his words in March, 1917,
when the storm of abuse fierces by telling the Cover
of Nebraska he would resign if he would call special
election and let the voters decide whether he represent
ing their will or not. The request was refused.
Commercialism is trying to capture our government
for reaction for the table and for the next
ton Every forward Looking who knows the game is
Washington, Sept. go
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-29

might cite evidence of the fact that he for the best
Things In our legislation of the
viz He fought for child law he fought for
nblon and all other for social and industrial Justice
fought pork appropriation bills He has fought profeer
sisted that taxes be levied proportion the ability people pay
that the great profits should bear heavy
the and naturally these things have enmy
interests undoubtedly will do everything within
feat this of the people and take him of the halls
The people Of the Nation outside of the State of Nebraska
and who not interested special privileges have the right
people from Nebraska return Senator Norris
there continue the champion everything helps
average everyday and this country and everything that
makes for better nation all Industrial social lines
Sept. IL, 1918. (Signed) VIM S. KENYON
BORAH OF DAHO- been admirer of
since he began his distinguished in the House He
the of the the Capital
closely associated with him and his friends he entered the
He is clean courageous and patriotic public
There who faithfully and persisenty leg
aon behalf of the public and the than George Norris
He
mttee.
hope he will continue to be in the place which occupies
Aug. 5, 1918. (Signed) w. E. BORAH.
JoN3oN CALIFORNIA; do mot assume to interfere IN your
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-29

ENATORS FREE FROM CORPORATION CONTROL NDORSE NORRIS

LENRoOT WISCONSN-Senator the vigorous
of victory
questioned who him. If did
until mtarism crushed
this Endorsement.
Republicans Nebraska have him
by nominating him for reelection. ."'asf
Norris for
with during his the House and know the
what this
few but for all of During the have
he brave and consistent fighter against privilege
justice all the people, He has made mistakes
he has considered personal advantage anything that
he has done.
Norris be relied support for the
of the when the he relied
fight ability both forces reaction and the
ton win be seeking control the He has helped and
will help make Republican Party the instrument through
which greater degree Of justice, wider Of liberty shall be
secured by and for the American people.
Sept. II, 1918 (Signedy IRVINE L. LENROOT
KENYON OF Iowa. have served six the Senate with
George w the his viewpoint legislation and
have frequently said glad that there
representative of the interest the American Congress than
George w. There wresom the tades
special privilege reaching apd affecting him in legislation
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-29

"We are in the war and must carry it
to a successful issue whatever the cost
may be. 1t must be carried on until the
autocracy headed by the kaiser is driven
from power and overthrown and peace
established as permanent as human in
genuity can make it,"
G.. w. NORRIS.
Senate Speech, May 3, 1918.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-29
PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION

produce the food and the unorganzed who must
purchase should be protected from organized associations
both and unnecessary that between
two extremes In order stimulate the production of food
is that the producer be assured fair and rea
sonable profit for his efforts In the end this will rebound
to the benefit of the we'll the producer The
most important item of food abundant supply of which
absolutely to the war; wheat and instead
fixing the price the producer below what could made
from the land the production of other cereals the
Government should devote its energies preventing
sonabe and extoronate profits the part of the various
organizations and corporations who handle the time
it leaves the farm until in the shape of flour it reaches the
table of the There should be private monopo
lies, organized proteers between the producer and the
to coin the of the and the laborer
into tribute paid to privilege.
THE PACkERS-I am in sympathy with the findings of
the Federal Trade Commission and believe they have point
ed out the remedies that will break up the monopoly and
of the great meapackng combinations The
stockyards at the great packing should be public
market places and such should owned and operated bv
the public without profit Refrigerator and other priv
ate for live stock part the railway equipment and
should be taken by the railroad administrator and op
Grated as other common carriers.
WATER POWER DEVELOPMENT-The water power
the nation, unwasted perpetual asset should be de-
veoped rapidly possible Wherever private agencies
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-29
To the People of Nebraska

are licensed such development they be controlled to
prevent monopoly and exorton have opposed all egsa-
ton that subject to the danger of improper of the
privilege while have urged and aided the effort to enact
laws that would authorize and properly control such deve
opment.
LABOR LEGISLATION-l believe in the organization
of labor and have always aided in legislation protect the
weak against wrong worked for the passage of the law
tended destroy the evil of child labor The recent decision
of the Supreme Court rendered by of the
consttuonay of that law does not end the fight We must
pass legislation open to the criticism of this decision
supported the Seamens Bill which relieved American sailors
of slavery descended from the days of the gaeys and
them the civil rights which all enjoy and which made the
following of the worthy of our young men,
PROFESSIONALS liquor traffic from top to bottom
wasteul 1t should be abolished wartime necessity to
food fuel transportation facilities and power
needed win the The saving, good in time is
good at all times and this demoralzing influence should
be permitted to return to curse our people.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-29

CIVIL SERVICE REFORM have al
ways favored the extension of the civil serv-
ice, which means the adjustment of parti-
sanship in high places and of the turning
over of high offices as a reward for partisan
political effort. | spent much time and ef-
fort on a bill that would have classified the
postoffice as a business and prevented its
use as feeding trough for politicians.
FREE SPEECH-The right of free speech
and free press are the fundamental cor
nerstones of human liberty, and no free gov
eminent can long exist without them. |
have opposed giving to the Postmaster Cen
eral some of the powers that have been con-
ferred upon him. Instead of assisting to win
the war, such power when arbitrarily used
will divide our people and tend to destroy
the democracy at home that our soldiers are
fighting to establish in Europe.
IRRIGATION-I have always supported
legislation tending to develop irrigation in
the West. l have personally inspected all
the government irrigation projects and pro-
posed projects on both sides of the North
Platte River, and it will be conceded by
those who know that have at least been
partially instrumental in the extension of
xLo.o Governmental acf.y;f.oe ~ o,,r C4a&a
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-29
MUT~V%
LIVE STOCK MEN THANK NORRIS

Dear Sir We wish appreciation of the active and
intelligent interest have taken the agricultural problems
confronting the country and especially efforts during the
toward placing the live stock industry sound basis Your long
Congress thorough understanding these prob
lens make most valuable the stockmen the country We
consider that the effective constitutes patriotic
service of very high order
(Signed) H. A. JASTRO EDWARD L. BURKE
IKE T, PRYOR, JOS. M. CAREY.
Chicago Sept. II, 1918
o Norris
nn OF American National Live Stock
Uated States
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-29

This is for world freedom There are some how.
ing They would the democracy for which we fight
done to death before they would stop their punderng or
surrender their privileges This practice denounced
by Senator Norris putting the dollar sign on the Amer
can flag"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-29

THE RECONSTRUCTION PERIOD
When the war ceases will come critical
years in our history. We shall need heavy
taxes to retire our debt and also for recon-
struction purposes. The principles of taxa
ton adopted in war time should, with some
notifications, be continued in times of
peace until the last bond is paid. We should
prepare opportunity for our returning sol.
diers, furnishing them with productive en-
ployment, in view of the vast displacement
of labor. Unused land should be opened up
and prepared for our people, with full rec
ognition that such effort is not a national
waste, but will produce national wealth to
he shared bv all
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
ASHLAND FIELD DAY.
New York AII-CoIIeeians Lost to
 Ashland 15 to 3.

At the field day on Ashland park Thursday afternoon the largest crowd of the season turned out. The winners of the various events are as follows:
 100 yard dash: William Rail- winner.
 Three-legged race: Hugh Sharkey and Lloyd Rioux winners.
 Broad jump: William Rail- winner.
 Boxing match between Lambert and Miss: Won by Miss.
 Potato race: Won by Theo. Liberty.
 Sack race: Won by John Meoduska-
 Boxing match between William Rail- and George Guillotte: Won by George Guillotte.
 At 8 o'clock the Ashland band gave concert and at 3.30 the flag raising took place, following prayer by Rev. E. M. Anthony.
 At 3.45 the ball game between Ash land and the New York All-Collegians | took place. New York proved easy, Ashland winning 15 to 3: Claremont, pitching for Ashland. waAin excellent | form, allowing but five scattered hits and striking out 18.
 1 Leclaire starred with the stick, get l ting a triple and double out of four times at bat. Ashland behind Clare mont played errorless ball. The score l f0l1oWs r'
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
Stonington High 37, Westerly High 2.
 (Snecia1 to The Pu1letio l

Westerly, R. l.. May 90.-In a long drawn out game of baseball. lasting two hours and forty five minutes, the Stonington High team defeated the Westerly High school team by a score of 37 to , on the Vose field on Me morial Day. The first four innings of the game was marked by some ragged playing on the part of the locals, and bouquets of luck for the visitors, and the run getting commenced and ended in that period. It was a slow game, but in the last half the teams were closely matched
 The loss of this game by Westerly means the loss of the trophy cup, do- mated by both schools, and it becomes the property of the Stoningtonians The trophy was offered to the team winning two out of three games. each season, for three seasons, the final ownership being determined by win ming the series of two out of three seasons.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
TaftviIIe 13, Yantic 4.

Thursday afternoon Taftville cas-
 fly defeated Yantic by the score of 13 to 4. Mills pitched fine ball for the winners and was held up- in good shape by Perkins. The features of the game were the home runs by Du- gas and Murphy. Dugas hit over the fence into the road and Murphy up into the ledges in right field. v
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
Giants Break Losinc Streak.

Philadelphia, May 30.-Batting Oeschger from the box before the end of the second inning, New York broke it's losing streak at the expense of Philadelphia this afternoon. score 6 to 8. Watson and Tincup blanked the Giants in the last seven innings. The morning game was postponed because of rain and will be played as a part of a double header tomorrow Score:
 New York (M Philadelphia (N)
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
Submarine Base Team Wins Brilliant
 Wictnru

On Thursday afternoon the fast col ored team from New London defeated the colored All Norwich team by a score of 15-10. The game was fast from beginning to end with many fine plays on both sides. The All Norwich has one of the fastest teams in Nor wich and has won many games, and the same can be said about New Lon don.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31

pery and dangerous for fast auto racing, the management early today announced that the Hardness handicap at 100 miles and the other events on today's program had been postponed until next Saturday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
tAftertloon Camel
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kilIifer and NeaIe in Eistic Battle.

Chicago, May 3O.-Chicago by de- feating Cincinnati to 1 in the after noon game broke even on the holiday bill today the visitors having won the morning contest to 6. The af- ternoon game was marked by an as- sault. on Catcher Killifer by Outf1elder Earl Neale in a dispute over a foul ball. Killifer had to leave the game Neale was. led off the field by Umpire Rigler. Scores:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
Red sox and sena,ters Split.

Boston, May 5O.-[Boston today took the morning game to and Wash ington the afternoon game 4 to 0. Scott. doubled three times and knock ed over five runs in the morning game. Ayers held the leaders to six hits in the afternoon game. It was McCabe's first start for Boston. Scores:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
 Aftenoon Game. ]
Detroit 2, st. Louis 1.

Detroit Mich. May 3o.-Walker's single in the eighth inning with Veach on third base gave Detroit a to 1 victory over St. Louis this afternoon. Wet grounds caused postponement of the morning game. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
New York (A)
Philadelphia (A)

Totals so 5 24 1S 1T Totals 90 s N ls (xl Batted for Dugan in 9th.
 Score by innings Philadelphia .. .......6 0 0 6 A-1 New York .......o 0 0 x-2 Two base hits, Caldwell. Baker and Shannon Home run. Baker
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
ATTORNEYS -AT-LAW

Brown&Perkins, AttOrneys-at-Law Over Uncas Nat. Bank Shetucket St. Entrance stairway near to Thames National Bank. Telephone 3S-3
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
Yankees Make It Three straiobt.

New York, May SO.-New York made it three straight from Philadel- phia, Caldwell winning a pitchers battle from Gregg here today by score of to 1. The first game was postponed because of wet grounds. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31

on balls off Birmingham g. of Claremont 2. Double plays. Wechser to storm Struck out. by Clare mont IS; by Birmingham 6. Passed balls. Sheehy ?. Sacrifice hits. LeClaire. Raney. Chase, Lyons Umpire, Lambert.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
Buke|ey Alumni SWanps Academy, 9tO1.
New London Team Has Easy Time, Hitting Academy Pitch CTS Hard-N F. A. Plays Poor Fielding Game Stoning- ion High Trims Westerly 37 to 2-Ashland Defeats N Y. All-ColIegians, Is to 3 = Weather Spoils Many Big League Double Headers.
Indians and White sox Break Even.

Indians and White iSox Break Even.
 Cleveland, O., May s0.-Cleveland and Chicago broke even today, the White Sox taking the morning game to 8 and. the locals the afternoon contest to 2, winning in the last half of the ninth on Williams double, O'Neirs sacrifice and Graney's sacri- flee fly. Scores:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
Braves Take Two From Robins.

Brooklyn, N. Y, May S0.-Boston won both ends of the holiday double header from Brooklyn today by the scores of to 1 and to 8. Scores:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
Sheepshead E

Sheepshead Bay Races Postponed.
 New York, May 3O.-Owing to in element weather, which made the Sheepshead speedway track too slip
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
Shore Line at TaftxiIle.

This afternoon the Shore Line team will play TaftviIle on the Providence street grounds. The carmen have Curran to do their twirling and Bras sill. a new man. on third. They eX-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
The score:

V .I V U U--
 Two hase hits. Rineland. Lucy. Coyle and Shea Bases Of balls, of McGrath 3: of Meek s: of Counihan l. Struck out. by McGrath 3: by Meek 3; by C0lnihan 3. Passed balls Counihan 3; Brewer Stolen bases Hsney, Silva. s. NcGrath. Lucy Rea- gan. Shea Sacrifice hits, Hull and Haney Umpire ]. Sullivan.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
(Aftenoon Game. ]

Score " Innings: Cincinnati ...I o-l Chicago . ..0 } 0 0 0 E2
 Two bae hits, S. Masee. Mann. Three base hits. L. Magee, Vaughn and Fiack.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
Cards and Pirates Divide Double Bill.

Pittsburgh, Pa, May 3o.-St Louis and Pittsburgh split double header here today, the home team winning the morning game to and the visitors taking the afternoon game to 0. Scores: