Each state of the United States selects two senators to represent their states in the United States Senate. In 1913, the 17th Amendment[?] to the United States Constitution provided for the direct popular election of senators; prior to this, senators were selected by state legislatures.
... Alton B. Parker in the U.S. presidential election
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Joseph F. Smith issues a "Second Manifesto" against ...