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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
2
The Jackson Herald notes Republicans in Cape Girardeau County are mobilizing for the 1910 campaign. It recalls the prior General Assembly’s limitations and anticipates Democratic response to Governor Hadley’s statement, urging respect for voters' rights and privileges.
Republican leaders say they did all they could in the House to fulfill pledges while the Democratic Senate thwarted party measures. They warn against overestimating Democratic gains and believe Republicans will act wisely to elect a full Republican ticket next year.
The Cape Democrat notes David Ball aims for the Democratic nomination for Missouri governor in 1912 with expected support. It predicts a Republican victory that year and comments on new management at The Cape Democrat and The Cape Progress. It praises editorials and calls for candid talk from Mr Tresenriter.
This month the earthly careers of Bishop Charles B. Galloway and H. H. Rogers of Standard Oil fame ended. The living harshly judged Rogers, but posthumous praise proves nothing. Those who vilified him should remain silent upon his death.
A caller reports not receiving The Herald on Route 2 at the Cape and offers to help identify other missing subscribers for correction. The piece for Monday night praises Mrs. Lulu Helmkampf and her pupils’ excellent recital, noting her dedication and success. It also contains a cautionary tale about a New York or Chicago salesman offering suits at low prices and the local merchant’s experience with such buyers. The writer comments on “queer people” in the community.
In Pocahontas several residents and visitors were in town Friday and Sunday for social calls. Schaffer and Schmidt of Appleton sought a bean buggy horse, Wallace visited Longtown, and Mrs Hausel of Fruitland stayed with her parents the W F Wallaces. Bowers and Conner of Oak Ridge dropped by, Frank Back and wife from St. Louis visited relatives, and the Schoen family welcomed a boy born the 16th.
Senator Langdon confronts Norton Haines and Langdon junior over a scheme to push Altacoola land deals. Norton admits complicity and implicates Peabody and Stevens as backers. Langdon learns his daughter Carolina is tied to the plan and faces a choice as he confronts betrayals within his circle.
A Northern planter condemns betrayal as Randolph Langton, a proud Southern youth, faces his father’s reproach and the senator’s manipulation. The Langdon family legacy and mother’s memory weight his decision as the scene closes with a vow of honor and a hint at future revelations.
A client seeks placement of funds in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois with 5 percent on large sums and 6 percent on smaller amounts on well-improved farms with clear titles. Call or write Orren Wilson, Attorney at Law, Suite 205, Second Floor, Garrison and Himmelberger Building, Cape Girardeau.
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