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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
4
Jackson Missouri august 11 1910 Congressman Charles A Crow leads David W Hill by about 2500 in this district. The Payne Aldrich tariff surplus stands at 20214026 reflecting a gain of about 15000000 over the prior year. Missouri Republicans nominate capable men for congress and for state and district offices.
The chairmen of the Republican county committees in this congressional district will meet in Cape Girardeau on August 16 at 7 30 p m to perfect an organization and select two members of the state committee.
In a separate concurrence in the Roach mandamus case Judge Graves supports the secretary of state’s power to rule on the constitutionality of a proposed constitutional amendment, granting a ministerial official extraordinary authority. The St. Louis Star notes proper police conduct at the St. Louis primary election. Attorney General Major argues before the Supreme Court that the senatorial redistricting amendment is a Republican scheme, though his points are represented as minor.
The text urges every Republican voter to act as a party worker, urging personal outreach and persuasion. It emphasizes that party workers must be numerous, and personal efforts are as important as public ones in this campaign to secure votes and promote good government and results.
The Missouri Immigration Commissioners have placed a man in New York to guide migrants to Missouri and are appointing agents in European countries to advertise Missouri’s advantages for families seeking homes here. A leading Democratic State Senator opposed to the board’s creation warned newcomers must promise to vote the Democratic ticket.
Walter Dickey, chairman of the Republican State Central Committee, announced he will not be a candidate for U S Senator. The statement signals no further bid from the party leader for the national seat.
New York Mayor Gaynor was seriously wounded Tuesday morning by a discharged dock watchman as he prepared to sail for Europe for a month. The assailant, James J. Gallagher, was captured.
Judge Woodson, a Democrat from Kentucky, argues that fundamental law should be neutral to party, applying equally to political and property rights. He criticizes the secretary of state’s authority to rule on constitutionality of a proposed constitutional amendment, likening it to probate judges interpreting a will.
An antiquated humorous guide argues fruit selection via a playful mock advice column. It mocks telephonic shopping and clairvoyant clerks, extols rustic roadside wisdom, and advocates thumping melons on a fence post to test hollowness while describing eating methods with pie and juice.
The Globe Democrat describes an extraordinary fight in Missouri's Fourteenth District between Joseph J. Russell, who bolted the Bryan nomination in 1896, and George Michaels, who bolted it in 1908, a contest viewed as historic for its unusual drama and stakes.
In Missouri many Democrats return to politics this season, with the Fourteenth District drawing attention as two prodigals seek Congress seats. Russell and Michaels clash over party loyalty, officials allege forgery, and possible indictments loom. Jim Reed faces renewed party-regularity criticism. Other district notes cover local incidents, accidents, and crime reports.
Southeast notes report one of the best Pemiscot county crops with corn expected to yield 75 to 80 bushels per acre and cotton near 90 percent. Weather remains favorable but future conditions could change outcomes. In local lore Caruthersville Democrat notes a relic found by high waters. Robert Jogerst discovered it in the South bed.
The Gould Western Pacific will launch through passenger service from Salt Lake City to San Francisco on August 22 in connection with the Denver and Rio Grande. Eastbound No 4 departs San Francisco 6 PM, arrives Salt Lake City 8 AM two days later. westbound No 3 leaves Salt Lake City 11:30 PM, arrives San Francisco noon two days later. Regular daily service to Oroville also begins.
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