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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1905
Page
4
A clipped note from Sedalia notes agitation for a 1920 World's Fair, while U.S. public debt grew by about 12 million in July. The Navy tests smokeless coal briquettes. H Bodes, state game warden, begins Pamphi steering to defend Wamsley law interpretation. Roosevelt, Taft contrasts mentioned.
District Attorney Jerome of New York announces his candidacy for re election as an Independent. He makes the announcement ahead of party nominations.
Southwest Missouri towns chosen as candidates for a new normal school have joined in a petition urging an investigation of the commission’s actions. The move signals growing concern over the selection process and calls for transparent review by state authorities.
Senator Depew denies any plan to resign his Equitable post. He expresses trust in the situation and asserts Paul Morton will likely abandon his own campaign of attack or “whitewasting.”
The State school apportionment to Lafayette county this year will be 013,025.97. The total amount apportioned in the state will be $1,339,930.73. An increase of 854,768.54. The per capita distribution will be $1.345 against $1.29 last year.
Russian and Japanese peace commissioners quarrel over reports in the daily press. They deny rumors and accuse the papers of lying, calling it newspaper enterprise in America.
Bids for the new supreme court building in Jefferson City exceeded the appropriation of 206,000. The lowest bids ranged from 313,600 to 8277,500 depending on the type of stone used.
China shows a change in immigration rhetoric as the boycotts influence U S policy. A Chinaman may declare himself a merchant to gain entry, signaling a shift in how authorities handle the Chinese influx and the bureau of Chinese immigration interacts with these declarations.
President Roosevelt, once a Cobden club member and staunch reciprocity advocate, says he does not wish to be invited to the reciprocity congress in Chicago, while Senator Cullum favors drastic government cost cuts over tariff changes.
At a banquet in St. Joseph last week Judge Alonzo Barnes of Platte City announced Campbell Wells of Platte City as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Missouri governor in 1908. Wells, a banker and prominent Platte County citizen, is a past grand master of the Masonic fraternity and lifelong Democrat.
The increased price and prosperity of zinc mining are attributed chiefly to three new uses of the metal: substitution for sheet copper and sheet tin in various mechanic arts, chemical treatment of road ties and telephone poles with chloride of zinc, and grinding zinc dust in oil as a substitute for white lead and red lead as a pipe joint compound.
The text describes a tense scene on the president's yacht Mayflower where the Russian or Japanese envoys may be seated on the president's right and the other must climb a single ladder. The arrangement could jeopardize the peace conference.
The Zionia congress in Basic Switzerland adopts the Palestine committee report, favoring Jewish colonization in Palestine over Eastern Africa. It notes Turks and Arabs could bar settlers from government after property acquisition, yet pledges a Jewish government in Palestine, calling the movement the most remarkable peace time phenomenon.
The piece argues the United States abuses duties on Chinese imports while China seeks fair, reciprocal trade relations. It warns that escalating protectionism risks closing a key field of potential trade expansion as eastern markets awaken.
Governor Folk says he has considered the Batley murder case and sees no reason to interfere with the court's sentence. Public reaction supports the decision, noting Folk's liberal use of pardoning power, while he condemns the crime as cowardly and resists organized appeals.
William KE Curtis reports from New Mexico that locals are ready for citizenship and would likely vote Republican if statehood is granted. The Chicago Record Herald notes this view has persisted for years and urges Congress to consider statehood.
The Kansas City Star quotes Governor Folk accusing Solomon of saying that the righteous flee when no man pursueth but the wicked are bold as a lion. The paper remains critical, noting Folk’s Sunday closing crusade and his broader battles.
The report notes peace between Norway and Sweden and ongoing talks between Russia and Japan. It claims Governor Vardaman of Mississippi invaded Louisiana by land and water and trained gaps on a New Orleans drawbridge. Governor Blanchard mobilizes naval reserves with a forthcoming action hint tied to Rowan County, Kentucky.
Thomas A. Edison claims to have invented a cheap storage battery for electric traction of vehicles, noting previous similar announcements. If substantiated, the invention could revolutionize propulsion, placing his work at the forefront of motor transport.
China declares it will not accept any agreement between Russia and Japan that fails to recognize its exclusive sovereignty over Manchuria. The move signals Beijing's stance amid shifting power dynamics involving Europe and America.
The Kaw river mouth is being widened this week to address gradual encroachment by riparian owners. The channel remains too narrow to carry off water even with dikes planned.
The historic revival at the M. 1 church south of Fayette closed after six hundred conversions were reported. Evangelist John Browe led the campaign, described as the greatest religious revival in the county.
Fresh stock dress shields offered with varying prices quoted: 25c 26c 15c 10c 12c per shield. Listing shows multiple price points and mentions fresh clean stock and strong recommendation.
An ad offers square buckets with inside trays slip cup and partition for coffee made of heavy brass springs and tin. Prices listed at 25 and 40 cents with sale offers at 15 and 20 cents each.
A catalog note highlights numerous fine leather shopping bags offered broadly for sale. The listing emphasizes quality materials and wide availability in multiple shops and markets.
Advertises first class face powders guaranteed harmless. Large 25c box offered for 5c, highlighting a bargain sale and emphasizing quality and safety to entice buyers.
A partial ad shows affordable ladies handkerchiefs priced at 25 cents each for sale during the week. The readable text highlights a line of decorative items and regular fare offerings from the period.
A large lot of men’s celluloid rubber and linen collars in all styles and sizes is being sold for a week at oc each. Prices range from 10 to 260c per collar.
A local sale announces a large bid on summer corsets with buyers invited to choose from the available styles and sizes.
Camp stools described as smooth finished hard wood throughout and well braced with a seat of heavy white duck. Sold for 25 cents during sale, offering Our price.
July reports show a 20 percent rise in immigrants from Mediterranean regions described as the most undesirable in Europe. The piece argues immigration fluctuates with industrial balance, discusses quarantine in New Orleans against yellow fever, and critiques Sunday labor enforcement, urging targeted application of laws.
Constable Chaney has served notes on the public concerning losses of business houses and related matters in Sedalia. The warnings focus on safeguards and possible causes, urging attention to property and commerce disruptions.
The Intelligentencer acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Bio graphical Congressional Dictionary covering the Continental Congress 1774 to 1778 and the United States Congress from the first to the fifty seventh, with dates through March 4, 1903. Hon. W. Hamlin is thanked for the donation. The book is described as very useful.
A movement in Kansas City prosecutes carrying concealed weapons with a 500 fine for violators. Supporters argue success would lower homicides though critics warn peaceable citizens risk disarmament. Police must maintain vigilance to curb criminal gangs. many places have achieved disarmament.
The president stresses extreme care to stay busy as the cabinet remains active in the run up to the reciprocity convention in Chicago next week.
Real estate transfer recorded on Tuesday July 26 1905 shows August W Back granting property to Claude W Hicklin for a consideration of 2500 dollars. The parcel covers 497 acres and 100 perches.
Generals Kuroki and Oxu are reported to be Presbyterians for Field Marales Oysma a Congregationalist, Admiral Togo, it, la presumed in deep sea Baptst Star Beams.
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