Missouri election laws defended by Cook in new chapter
Secretary Cook releases a chapter defending Missouri election laws, arguing reforms have not reduced fairness, citing historical and current practice. He contrasts 1805 provisions with present rules, asserts strong safeguards against fraud, and rebuts Republican accusations of dishonesty. He recalls past partisan abuses to emphasize current protections.
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Watterson Declines Kentucky Governorship Candidacy
Louisville August 14 1902 Henry Watterson editor of the Courier Journal announces he will not seek the Kentucky governorship He cites his record denounces machine politics and states he remains loyal to the Democratic party The move clears the field for Governor Beckham and simplifies the gubernatorial race in the state Louisville Ky Aug 14 1902
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Kentucky senator elect asks for water at dry house
Senator elect Mc Creary of Kentucky stopped to ask for a drink at a house with a yard well. The farmer replied there’s no rope on the place and joked about being dry, then admitted there is water in the well but missed the request. The exchange was noted by the New York Times.
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Year of Plenty special report shows bumper Midwestern crops
The 1902 St. Louis Republic notes Missouri yields corn 290 million, wheat 63.78 million, oats rising to record levels. Across the middle states, Kansas to Ohio, floods caused limited damage while harvests near record highs. Railroads, merchants and consumers benefit as farm profits rise with demand and prices stay above average.
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Coffin shipment to Manila sparks trade contrasts
The Kilpatrick transported 4,000 coffins to Manila for deceased American soldiers, valued at about 42,000, exceeding May exports to the Philippines. The New York World notes the irony of protectionist trade, citing higher U.S. prices for nails typewriters sewing machines and other goods versus British pricing, questioning tariff protection.
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Plot to Kill Infirmary In Decatur Suppressed
In Decatur NL on August 12 a plan to destroy the Adams county infirmary and kill 44 inmates was uncovered by A W Butler secretary of the state board of charities during an inspection. Officers found sixty pounds of dynamite two two pound bombs and 115 feet of fuse buried under debris in Ahas Ackerman's room. Ackerman, an infirmary inmate for over twelve years, disappeared after the discovery.
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Plump Cheeks and Health Shine in Beauty Note
A brief beauty note praises plump cheeks and a pure complexion as markers of beauty. The writer H. L. Tucker extols a healthy glow and strength in facial features, priced at 50 cents.
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Not how cheap but how good is the question
The Twice a Week Republic markets itself as affordable yet high quality news. It claims to print all worth printing and to keep readers informed about world affairs throughout the year. Subscription is $1 a year with subscription services available through news dealers, postmasters, or direct mail.
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