Missouri in the Balance in Republican Push
Mr. F. D. Roberts of Missouri's Traveling Men's Sound Money Club and a Republican National Committee member says the state GOP is united and poised for success. He cites Flory’s strong labor appeal, favorable farmer views on McKinley, and plans to increase Congress members despite a restrictive election law. He notes key races in Kansas City, St. Joseph, and the Fifteenth district, and predicts Cow herd’s defeat amid Democratic factionalism.
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F. D. Roberts
Traveling Men’s Sound Money Club of
Missouri
Republican State Central Committee of
Flory
McKinley
St. Louis
Joe Flory
Lim
Roports
Pearce
Horton
Jim Butler
Roberts
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Fifteenth
Congressional Committee
Kenton
Notice of Election at Cape Girardeau Building and Loan
The stockholders are notified of an election on Monday December sun 1900 from 7 to 9 pm at the Secretary's office to elect nine directors for the ensuing year. Henry A Astolz, Secretary. Wanted ten copies of the Weekly Democrat of October 27, will pay liberal price.
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Cape Girardeau «Building and Loan Associaton
So'elock Po. m
Henry A. Astolz
Democrat
Weak Spots Guide Campaigns Like a Business
Campaigns run as a business with reports from committeemen and local politicians. Headquarters use these figures to locate weak spots, allocate energy, and win doubtful districts through enthusiasm and hard work. Strong districts replace weak ones to maximize effort and minimize apathy nationwide.
Flag display sparks political clash at rally in Tina
At a Democratic rally in Tina Missouri Congressman Rucker spoke in I U O F hall. A G A R tag of Post 130 was shown and then taken down by John Parsley after J G Castle requested it. Observers called it a pointed rebuke to Bryanite talk and anti flag agitation.
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Tina
Farling
J. G. Castle
John Parsley
Philippines
Duel on horseback near Poplar Bluff ends in injury
Charles Irby and Charles Riggins, suitors of the same young woman, dueled on horseback near Hendrickson twelve miles north of Poplar Bluff. Riggins was shot through the left shoulder and is in a dangerous condition. Irby was wounded in the left arm and arrested after the fight.
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Poplar Bluff
Charles Irby
Charles Riggins
Hendrickson
Riggins
Irby
Fragmentary Notice of Medical Claim in Old Letter
A damaged letter fragment mentions a patent medicine claim "Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures Indigestion" and cites Gen Miller and J Maple Wilson, Druce as names connected to the item. The readable line suggests a historical advertisement or endorsement context.
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Dr. Caldwell
Gen Miller
J. Maple Wilson
Druce
First Voters and Gentlemen Message on Belot
A brief note congratulates young men casting their first belot and directs readers to Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Vepsin for constipation bad digestion sick headache and stomach trouble at J. Maple Wilson and I. Ben Miller.
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Dr. Caldwell
J. Maple Wilson
I. Ben Miller
Drom's Restaurant Serves Meals Day and Night
Meals, ladeh and fresh oysters are served at Drom's restaurant at all hours, day and night, offering continuous dining service.
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Drom’s
New York Republicans Claim Strong State Lead
The Republican National Committee says the GOP will win no less than a two to one majority statewide in New York. The statement asserts figures come from a careful statewide canvas and reflect solid assurances to the national and state committees.
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New York
Republican National Committee
New York State
Republican State Committee
Globe-Democrat
Congressman Vandiver Franks Clothes to Home State
A St Louis Star item mocks Vandiver a Missouri congressman by noting he mails old clothes home to Missouri while campaigning for governor. The piece ridicules Vandiver and praises Flory, calling Vandiver ignoble and hypocritical for franking mail with old garments.
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Vandiver
Moorehouse
Missouri
Union
Joseph
Joe
United States
Joe Flory
St. Louis Star
Old fashions in dress vs medicine claim revived
Advertises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a superior cure, asserting that old-fashioned dress cannot replace it. Sold by I. Ban Miller.
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Chamberlain
I. Ban Miller
Witness Misreads Role as Dancing Instructor in Missouri Speech
A Grundy county witness described his occupation to the court as a dignatorial transit gentleman. The description stunned counsel as he sought plain meaning. The witness clarified he "inducted the consciousness of the aristocracy of his township into knowledge of tr pschorean movements with punctilio," meaning he taught dancing.
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Grundy County
Missouri
Focusing on Congress in the 1900s election
The piece argues Republicans face tougher odds in winning Congress than the presidency. It cites New York Herald estimates, predicting about 153 Democrats, 5 Populists, and 14 doubtful seats leaning Republican, totaling a narrow Republican edge. It urges a larger majority, at least 50, to push McKinley’s policy.
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Congress
Bryan
House of Representatives
McKinley
The
New York Herald
Canvays
House
Globe
Annual meeting of Cape Girardeau County Fair and Park Assoc
Notice announces the annual stockholders meeting at the Cape Girardeau courthouse on the first Tuesday in December. Members will elect nine directors and vote on a proposition to change the association's constitution and handle other business. D A Glens is president and KE H Englemann is secretary.
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Cape Girardeau County
The Missouri Constitutional Amendments Debate
The Missouri Constitution is facing seven proposed amendments at the upcoming election. The writer condemns six as threats to the grand jury, taxation fairness, mortgage taxation, and state spending, urging defeat of all. Only the fourth, aiding St. Louis World’s Fair bonds, is considered local and should be left to voters.
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Eprror Democrat
Missouri
State of
St. Louis
Grand Jury
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Illinois
New York
Pennsylvania
Louis Desires Home Rule After Big Show Folly
Letter from Rosert L. Wilson warns that Louis may ruin herself under home rule and could regret not being saved by the rest of the State within two years after her major appearance.
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Louis
Rosert L. Wilson
Turpentine As Cures For Consumption Questioned
An 19th century New Orleans Times-Democrat anecdote traces mixed results from pine woods therapy. A cured patient credits turpentine intake via pine boxes, while a cousin worsens and dies. Observers note inconsistent outcomes and suggest benefit mainly for those drawn to resinous scent.
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Turpentine Belt
Covington
New Orleans
New Orleans Times-Democrat
The Watch Fund Becomes A House And Lot
An old bookkeeper notes how economizing on small expenses leads to surprising purchases. He saves by skipping 50 cent lunches and small luxuries, hoping for a gold watch, then discovers the fund grows into a house and lot instead.
Registration of Hawaii Ends With Fewer Voters
Honolulu reports official registration totals from all islands show 11 216 people signed up for the coming election, about 3 000 fewer than last year under the monarchy. Hawaii 2717 Mana 2058 Oahu including Honolulu 5704 Kaulai 730. Hawaiian postmasters seek to redeem thousands in stamps bought under the Republic as no provision existed after annexation. Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No Cure, no Pay. Price 25 cents.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Mani
Oahu
Kaulai
United States
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