A Distinguished Recruit And The Roosevelts Rift
A Washington dispatch reports a long running quarrel between President Roosevelt and Justice Brewer of the United States Supreme Court over a third term. Brewer called the president a prevaricator while the president retorted that Brewer had sweet breads for brains. The clash drew sharp editorials noting Brewer and Harlan sought peace but the president’s reply sparked further controversy and public attention.
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Roosevelt
Ananitas
Seton
Ifte Otone
New York
Justice Brower
Mr. Roosevelt
Justice Brewer
Justice Harlan
White House
Hague
Anitalacion
Kansas
Prohibition Spreads Dry in Southern Missouri Region
Aurora Mo Jan 20 Prohibition sentiment has closed all distilleries except one in the Southern Missouri district covering eighteen counties. Nine of the thirteen distilleries have ceased operations and others store whisky for wholesale disposal. Seventy saloons will close as law takes effect. Nominations for city county and state officers face the issue of stricter enforcement in this dry swing.
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Aurora
Missouri
Eghteen
Verona
Lawrence County
Gardener Leaps to Quick Death at Bronx Zoo
New York Jan 20 In an accident at the Bronx Zoo gardener Joseph Maher who was pruning a tree near the beaver pond fell as the tree roots were eaten by beavers. The trunk swayed toward the bear pit and Maher struck the edge of the tank breaking his neck and dying instantly.
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New York
Joseph Maher
Bronx Zoo
Maher
Falsely Accused and Panic Politics Debate
The Lincoln Journal republished charges that the Republican party caused panics, but now acknowledges panics are broader, not tied to one party. It notes Democrats avoided sole blame, citing European origins and varied economic systems, and calls for apology from Republicans for false accusations. Early Risers advertised by Frank Clay.
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Lincoln
Neb ) Journal
Rep
Clevelane
Helplow
Republican Party
Europe
Democratic Party
London
Talsely
Bradley Cleared for State Auditor Candidacy
Jefferson City Mo Jan 20 Attorney General Hadley rules State Senator John L Bradley of the Twenty Sixth District is eligible to run for and hold the office of State Auditor The constitutional ban on a member of the Assembly holding a term is limited to appointive offices If Bradley is elected a Senate vacancy would trigger a special election for the Twenty sixth District which includes Jefferson Perry Madison St Francois and Ste Genevieve counties Bradley elected in 1906 by 378 votes
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Jefferson City
Hadley
John L. Bradley
Bradley
Senate
General Assembly
Attorney General
Assembly
Jefferson, Perry
Madleon
St. Francois
Ste. Genevieve
Five to Four Law Poem by W. M. M.
A poem in Commoner recounts a legal ruling argued by judges and writers. It centers on a merger and a law intended to protect orphans and wives, ending with the refrain Five to four.
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Fiye
Dr Kings New Life Pills Endorsed by FT Clay’s Drug Store
An advertisement promising relief for severe conditions using Dr Kings New Life Pills. It claims quick resolution of dangerous symptoms and guarantees money back satisfaction at FT Clay’s drug store. The copy mimics early 20th century patent medicine wording.
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Dr. King
FT. Clay's
His Prisoner Went to Supper
A Muskowee County deputy sheriff arrested a prisoner and led him to court, but while the officer pursued supper the prisoner slipped free, returned to the eatery, and declared he had gone out to supper. The deputy discovered the escape upon reuniting with his prisoner.
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Mukogee
Muskowee
Amsterdam Items from the Enterprise Era notes local deaths and road work
The column reports the death of a northern end resident in old age and mentions recovery from rheumatism by Miss Azilentina. It notes the departure of Fred Epperson and family to Stilwater Oklahoma, and praises road improvements by the Sepp brothers Theo Green and Stipp boys who dragged and maintained several miles of dirt roads, urging ongoing road work for better routes.
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Thos
Corbin
Cogney
Azilentina
Sepp Brothers
Theo. Green
Stipp
Mr. Green
Old West Point
Thermisel Yes
Bester Ronda
Blackrail suit details a fatal wagon collision at track
The old darkey sues the railroad accusing the company of negligence after a shunted box car struck his wagon as he crossed the track. Witnesses describe confusion and a clouded daylight scene, with testimony about a new pole or signal installed days before the accident.
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Darky
Nob
Auid Company
Canelog
Ani Milnor
Wlie Cam
Darkey
Tipkalar
Clundsea
Chile
Butler Station Time Table Corrected Serving Missouri City
The notice lists schedule corrections for Butler Station including arrivals to Missouri City and St. Louis routes. It notes freight and passenger movements and identifies agencies such as Vanetevoors as agent.
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Butler Station
de Jopie
Secatheerst
Wall
Ed Yeg Hana Lines And Ergot In Kansas
A Kansas farm letter notes a buyer seeking one hundred sixty more of level clean rock scarce land and alkali for sales, while reports warn of ergot poison in crowfoot weeds near La Harpe and nearby areas. A Warrensburg drugstore con artist used credit schemes to flip pills, was caught in a cafe.
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Kanaas
Jim Arister
la Harpe
Gorrell
la Warde
Lola
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Sloan
Boston
Mass
Dunthee
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Drake
H C. Journal
Cabtoria
Meecha Road
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Scott
DeWits
Frank Clay
Draguiet
Clay
Amsterdam
Ranens City
St. Louie &E
Kanne
IBM
Cuthity
Vanetevoors
John F. Herrel & Son
Court House
Pnml Christy
Mattore
Ratloa
Benragho
Innocence Abroad
Warrensburg
E. N. Chastain
Repier
H. M. Cannon
Missoug
Moin
Adrian
B. F. Jeter
J. T. Bull
Hubler
Phiyailian
Butler, Mo
Sonny Wit
Sein
W. Va
Rome
Dewitt A OG
Omigasg
Clay's Drug Store
North Side Square
Frank T. Clay
Butlye
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