Local Option Legal Roots Shaped by Missouri Courts
The Springfield court of appeals upheld local option elections in Carthage and Webb City, ruling irregularities in Carthage did not affect the outcome. Justice Cox and Judge Nixon issued concurrent opinions, affirming mandamus challenges were improper as the exclusive remedy. The Carthage and Webb City fights marked intense local battles over saloon licenses and election validity.
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Carthage
Webb City
Toto
Joplin
Carthage Democrat
J. P Nixon
Arpus Cox
Jasper County
Springfield Court of Appeals
Howard Gray
Missouri
William Fohrman
James D Rainwater
Argus Cox
Po N. Nixon
Nixon
Fire Protection A Fire Risk Without Water Works
The piece argues towns lacking water systems are vulnerable to fires and rely on makeshift firefighting with buckets and basins. It urges investing $600 to $700 in a chemical engine to protect property, savings, and lives from potentially devastating fires this winter season.
Former Congressman Dick Col Morgan Dies in Joplin
Former congressman Dick Col Morgan died at his home in Joplin last Thursday from pneumonia. Born in New York State, he moved to Wisconsin in boyhood, joined the Union forces at the war's start, rising from private to captain, and was captured at Chickamauga in September 1863 and imprisoned in Libby.
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Col. Chas, H Morgan
Congress
Joplin
Col. Morgan
New York State
Iiya
Wisconsin
Chickamauga
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Big Fire Destroys Ramway Bros Wig Store in Carthage
A basement fire at Ramway Bros Wig Store in Carthage Saturday evening caused extensive damage. Loss to stock and building estimated at about 15 000 dollars. doctors' and lawyers' offices in the building heavily damaged, several libraries likely destroyed. Ramsay's stock invoiced at 50 000 dollars. insurance on stock 42 000 dollars and on building 17 000 dollars. Ramsay plans to reopen in a few days after fire officials assess the loss.
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Carthage
Ramway Bros
Carthipe
Hames
Sypost
Stork
Lenst
Algiet
Ramsay
Bring in Your Photos for Jasper Public Buildings Catalogue
Readers are urged to submit photographs of Jasper public buildings private residences and street scenes for use in future illustrated editions and fair catalogues Major John Dalton Russell formerly Setalia postmaster and Washington government printing office employee is noted in a brief exchange quote.
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John Dalton Russell
Washington
D. C
Russell
Setalia
Goverment
Accident at Governor's Mansion Injures Captain Lee
Report from Kangadi City detailing Captain Charles Lee of the Governor's private entrance fall on the mansion steps. He was unconscious for two hours but survived the incident during the military ball night. Tribute to Charley Morgan notes his honesty and warmth, contrasting wealth with friendships, as reported by Joplin Tribune.
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Charles Lee
Kangadi City
Herbert S ‘Hadley
Lee
Capt Lee
Charley Morgan
Col
Charles H Morgan
Joplin Tribune
Carterville Highs Fall to Jasper in Big Match
Carterville High School boys teams faced Jasper High School with a 25 to 71 defeat. Captains Campbell and Dear led the Carterville effort though Campbell struggled with fouls. Umpire Crawford earned praise for fair officiating as Jasper played a tough, life-tested game and kept control throughout.
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Carterville High School
Jasper High School
Campbell
Dear
Sdorff
Teans
Carterville Boys
Crawford
Townsman asks if efforts ease farm haulage to Jas jpor merchants
A reader questions whether the town is taking a single measure to lessen farmer transport costs to Jas jpor merchants and whether more steps are planned to improve roads for weather-related hauling, citing Star Brand Shoes.
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Jas Jpor
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Barton County
Barton
Jasper Counties
Cipt Morgan
Fifth Missouri Infantry
Col Morgan
Charles H . Morgan
Jasper
Pingree
Webb Bros. Mercantile Co., F.M. Conrad and
L. B. Pi
Lamar Postal Savings
Washington, D. C
Lamar
Tk First National Bank OF Jasper
First National Bank
Jasper, Missouri
Star Brand
Dr. Schooler
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