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The Weextr Times will be mailed weekly each Thursday to any address at a rate of $1.00 per year with postage paid. News notes include House and Senate recess until January 4, until, recognition of Democratic candidates for Attorney General H Krouch of St Louis Je!. The extra session cost two hundred fifty thousand dollars. Perry Heath, a post office boodler, remains secretary of the Republican national committee. Patrick Collins reelected Boston mayor by 2000 plurality. James K Jones chairs the Democratic committee call for national convention timing and place. The President offered civil service commissioner post to Gen John Black, Island Army commander. Gen Black, a Democrat, was pensions commissioner under Cleveland’s second administration.
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John R. Proctor
John
Black
Cleveland
Senatorial Whitewashing of Peat Corruption Probed
Clinton Democrat argues the Republican Senate majority plans extensive whitewashing to shield the party from exposure of boodling and robbery ahead of the next presidential election. He contends the effort aims to cover up corruption as much as possible.
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United States Senate
Senate
Clinton
County river drainage plan urged bond financing and expert study
The county press argues the river drainage law is inadequate and unfairly taxes overflow landowners. It recommends funding via bonds based on engineer estimates to cover the vast cost and long timeline, noting benefits would shift with where work begins and urging practical financing through responsible planning.
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General Assembly
Land improvement plan faces delays before long term gains
The article argues for gradual adoption of drainage and land improvement laws to boost land value and reduce future taxes. It notes temporary delays but emphasizes modernizing statutes, possible amendments by next legislature, and that existing general drainage laws may already support effective projects in several counties. It also mentions Senator Cockrell disputing reports about Panama treaty caucus decisions.
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Marias Des Cygnes
Washington
Cockrell
Akins Named Assistant Treasurer Nomination Confirmed
Col Thomas J Akins, longtime Republican state committee chairman, is appointed assistant treasurer at St Louis after Senate approval. Senator Hanna reportedly ill in New York. The pension appropriation bill, carrying 158,150,100 dollars, passed the house.
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Thos.j. Akins
Republican State Committee
St. Louis
Senate
Judge Parker Campaign Banquet to Boost Democratic Hope
A Democratic presidential bid by Judge Parker is likely to be launched at a dinner for Mayor elect McClellan in New York Monday night. Cleveland and Hill will attend to outline key planks of the party platform.
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Judge Parker
McClellan
New York
Cleveland
Hill
Farmers Bank
Convict's Mother Appeals for Pardon
Mrs Sallie Hedgepeth of Pisgah Cooper county asked Governor Dockery for clemency for her son Marion C Hedgepeth. Hedgepeth, jailed since November 1894 for railroad train robbery, received a 25 year sentence.
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Jefferson City
Dockery
Missouri Penitentiary
Sallie Hedgepeth
Pisgah
Cooper County
Fredom
Marion C Hedgepeth
Oldest Massachusetts woman Henrietta Marshall dies at 105
Worcester reports the death of Henrietta Marshall of Webster aged 105 years, 4 months, and 12 days in Worcester Hospital for the Insane. Born August 8, 1798 in Poland, she left a widow’s fortune nearly sixty years ago and gave away much of her wealth to the poor.
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Worcester
Mass
Henrietta Marshall of
Webster
Worcester Hospital
Massachusette
Poland
Both Participants Slain in Rural Quarrel
Ardmore reports a fatal shootout after a quarrel between John Stott and Sam Victory over cattle. Stott shot Victory from his horse and returned fire, killing Stott as well. Both men died within hours. Stott was an ex Confederate soldier.
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Ardmore
J.T
John Stott
Sam
Stott
Victory
Prominent Kansas Man Beaten After Farm Robbery
Ottawa reports great excitement as officers search Franklin county for a thief who robbed aged farmer Ewen, 80, early Sunday. The assailant, seeking buried money, demanded cash, beat Ewen into unconsciousness, then threatened his housekeeper niece who yielded $55. Ewen remains in critical condition.
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Ottawa
Kan
Franklin County
Ewen
St Ranger
Mr Crow on His Way West
Missouri attorney general E C Crow is bound for Redlands California aboard the Santa Fe Limited at 8 10 AM after a severe illness. Mrs Crow and the children are already in California. Sam B Jeffries accompanies Crow and will run the office solo. A trained nurse aids the party.
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E C. Crow
Missouri
Baltimore
Redlands
Cal
Santa Fe Limited
Jeffries
States vary in attorney general assistant support
Miesourt stands alone as a large state not granting the attorney general more than one assistant. Most other states, especially larger ones, provide several assistants to the attorney general, while only a few smaller states differ.
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Miesourt
Probate decree and terms of administration dated
A legal notice outlines appointment of administrators and terms for estate handling. It states provisional authority for two years from the probate date, with duties including asset management and payment of debts. The document mentions Keeble and an undersigned party, with references to heirs and related obligations.
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Botion
Scott's Emulsion Promises Health to Pale Teens
Advertisements tout Scott's Emulsion as the best cod liver oil preparation for sickly blood. It claims to restore strength, flesh, and color, noting teens especially benefit from regular treatment as a true blood food aiding blood sickness.
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Scott
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