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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1902
Page
4
County announces candidates for county clerk treasurer judge and other offices subject to Democratic party primary actions. Names include Captain Frank Thornton Crust Thrasher Meredith Thomas J W Garnhart and others.
Missouri authorities uncover a British camp at Lathrop where horses and mules are bought for use in South Africa, while the Kansas City Journal is criticized for a cartoon. The piece argues federal responsibility lies with Washington and laments drought and rising prices hurting workers as a drought looms.
Judge James P Chinn announces candidacy for re election as Lafayette county probate judge. The editorial praises his record honesty and conscientiousness, noting his legal skill and business sense. The piece emphasizes his suitability, democratic views, and dedication to protecting the interests of the dead in probate matters.
Horace J. Blackwell, noted as one of Missouri’s youngest prosecutors, announces his candidacy for re election to the office. He argues his two years in office prove his qualifications, citing aggressive crime fighting and cross state cooperation, including aiding in dismantling a Nebraska horse thieves gang. He also notes his role as county Democratic committee chairman and his strong party service.
The republican party is likened to a man yoked to a refractory calf, the run-away calf being the tariff magnate funding GOP elections. With a strong yoke and no chance of release, GOP maneuvers are predicted to fail and bring their destruction as the American people demand a reckoning for being robbed.
A fragment notes critics urging honest, square acknowledgement that the World’s Fair cannot be staged until 1904. The public would respect frankness over delaying the grand show, described as a sign of confidence in fair business and public planning.
The Roosevelt party toured Charlestown and returned home unharmed, with no insults or assaults reported. Senator Platt’s fears appear unsubstantiated, likely rooted in political maneuvering rather than fact.
A large group of Lafayette county ex Confederates leaves today for Dallas Texas to attend the nations reunion. The message expresses wishes for an enjoyable gathering and safe return for all veterans who wore the gray.
Depew of New York raises the bloody shirt in a public confrontation, winking to voters with a partisan gesture while avoiding broader controversy. The remark underlines lingering political fault lines, with observers noting it highlights historical partisan strategy in the era.
Dr. T. B. Rumsey and Miss Mary McNair Graves were married at 4 o clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of her parents, Judge Alexander Graves and wife. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. BE Gordon of the Presbyterian church in a home affair. Dr. Rumsey, a Lexington dentist, is described as a high standing local figure and the bride is noted as an accomplished young woman with many friends.
A wartime-era letter argues that Anglo-Rothschild networks aim to control U S policy, blaming financial conspiracies, printing, and education schemes. It links Rhodes, Stead, and DeWindt to plans to subjugate the United States and revive British influence, warning of hidden Tory Republican ties.
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