News From The Nation And West In Early April 1903
The item compiles brief notes from national and regional events. Senator Cockrell expresses no desire for the presidency but seeks reelection to the Senate. Secretary Root allegedly plans to urge Congress to reestablish the Army, while Governor Taft declines War Department vacancy. Missouri still has 235000 acres of land eligible for homesteading. 100000 acres have been taken in four years. A railcar shortage persists in the West. Western rails average seven cars per mile, East about fifty five. Construction begins on Nelson Morris packing plant at Kansas City Missouri, cost about half a million dollars. A Paris underground rail disaster yields at least 90 charred bodies recovered with many more feared. The Battle of Wilson Creek’s 42nd anniversary marked by a joint picnic. Dr. Lee Roberts of San Antonio spoke. Potential governor candidates’ portraits appear. Folk, Gantt, Vandiver cuts to come. Kansas City butchers blame packers for higher prices and loss of local wagon deliveries. A service pension bill of twelve dollars per month is likely in the next Congress. G R Promoting G A R involvement is noted. John Temple Graves of Georgia spoke at Chautauqua on lynching, urging removal of the problem through severing the races.
Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
A damaged newspaper notice presents partial details about a local action. Readable fragments indicate a sale action and nearby officials. The text is unclear on date, place, or exact parties involved.
Three Candidates Urged For Lieutenant Governor Post
Hon Matt W Hall of Saline County is urged to run for lieutenant governor. Senator Thomas L Ruby of La Plata will enter the field and Judge Fowler of Excelsior Springs is considered. Indian Territory abandons statehood agitation for now and seeks permission to send a delegate to the floor of Congress, citing its large white population and representation gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt W. Hall
Saline County
Thomas L. Ruby
la Plata
Judge Fowler
Excelsior Springs
Indian Territory
Congress
Alaska
Hawaii
Jefferson City minister attacks prosecutor from pulpit
Rev Clayton Brooks of Jefferson City attacked Prosecuting Attorney BR. P. Stone from his pulpit last Sunday. Stone had a subpoena deces tecum issued to the reporter to appear before the grand jury and bring the manuscript. If Brooks proves his charges, Stone should be removed and punished. if not, Brooks deserves punishment under the criminal Hibel law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Brooks
Jefferson City
BR. P. Stone
Stone
Brooks
Miles Snubbed by Roosevelt Sparks Military Ethics Debate
The retirement of General Miles without formal orders drew fire as a breach of precedent. Secretary Root and President Roosevelt reportedly discussed the matter weeks earlier, accusing Miles of insubordination, self promotion, and frequent talks with press agents. The piece criticizes Roosevelt’s tolerance of Miles and notes political motives behind the feud. It also touches on Roosevelt’s stance on lynching, Goebel, and the political climate as campaigns loom.
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General Miles
Executive
War Department
Root
Roosevelt
Miles
Mr. Roosevelt
General Mitten
Philippines
United States
United States Army
Lon Y. Stephens
It's a clean sweep and political change in Missouri
The Kansas City Journal of the Sun reports a wave for a clean sweep, with calls to renounce corrupt or incompetent legislators and to oppose renomination. It highlights Judge Gantt Sam Cook and local figures like Joseph Shelby Nicholas Bradley, noting differing views on governorship, party loyalty, and voter turnout. Personal preferences for candidates are acknowledged without blanket condemnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal of the Sun
Folk
Troot
Joseph Shelby
Nicholas Bradley
Ray County
Crawford County
State Senate
Sourlans
Palk
Judge Gantt
Lile
Mr. Cook
Uls
Mayor Reed
Vandiver
Wis
Oglesby case editor fined for bribery charge and press critique
The Warrensburg Standard-Herald notes editor fines and alleged misconduct in the Oglesby vs Missouri Pacific case. It cites the Jefferson City Tribune critique of libel and editorial battles between papers. The piece also mentions Missouri YMCA summer camps for boys and youth recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrensburg Standard. Herald
Supreme Court of Missouri
Oglesby
Missouri Pacific
Jefferson City Tribune
Prion
Standard-Herald
Standard Herald
M.C. A
Missouri Notes on Dockery Roosevelt Parallels and Local Politics
The Kansas City Times critiques Governor Dockery for lacking Roosevelt style boldness over post office scandals while noting a possible gubernatorial candidate W. S. Cowherd and Mayor Reed. It mentions General Miles proposing partial world disarmament, U.S. army costs, and the Langley airship trial ending in a crash involving Charles Manly.
Inspector's Report on Lafayette and Lexington Coal Fields
The sixteenth report of the state coal mine inspector notes Lafayette as a large, regular coal producer with a small seam yet competitive qualities and short haul. Lexington is called a strong mining town with output rising. mining here is in its infancy with seam largely tapped and labor conditions uncertain. A recent flood page mentions missing horses from Napoleon area and offers a reward for information leading to recovery.
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Lafayette
Lexington
Teachers' Examinations Schedule At Lexington High
The next examination for teachers certificates will be held Friday and Saturday August 21 and 23 at Lexington High School. The order of subjects to be given is listed below.
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Lexington High School
ERASE
Reading
Josnin Konitys
Overhauling the City Electric Plant
Capt Wilson has mapped the electric system to guide reconstruction. Wires can be shortened by up to a mile and a half with new poles and re routed lines. The company has 12,000 feet of wire and transformers to serve 2,600 services. Old wires and poles will be replaced, a new boiler with higher capacity installed, and a smokestack built to reach new height. A power pump will be installed and poles may be painted white if council does not object. The goal is better service and more economical operation.
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Capt. Wilson
Butler Located Missing Man Still Traced to Kansas
Prosecuting Attorney H F Blackwell telegraphed Saturday to Bilm wood Kansas to locate George Butler missing about ten days. Jacob Habe, a Butler friend, replied Butler had been there several days. Butler left Lexington Thursday night with a load of beer and has not been seen since amid rumors he was killed for the fifty dollars on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Blackwell
Bilmwood
Kansas
George Butler
Butler
Jacob Habe
Lexington
New Rural Route Begins September First
The new rural route No 3 will start September 1. Patrons should supply mailbox and have it posted. Route runs west over the old Wellington road to the Little Sun bridge, then south to Independence road, then east via several offsets to Columbus road and back to Lexington. A R Smith named carrier.
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Wellington Road
Little Sun Bridge
Independence Road
Columbus Road
Lexington
A. R. Smith
Tragedy near depot claims Perry Burton life
Perry Burton about 26 was killed by a freight train Saturday evening near the Missouri Pacific depot. He rode a dryleg buggy toward Mayview and was thrown under the train by a sudden jolt. His nearly severed body was buried Sunday. He leaves a wife and one son.
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Perry Burton
Begro
Missouri Pacific
Burton
Reds
Hig Way
Mayview
Pleasant Afternoon Picnic for About Forty Friends
William Stonestreet and Arthur Gordon hosted a small gathering on a Thursday afternoon with about forty guests. They traveled from B. BR. Ireland's on South Street to B. Bh. Frazer's residence in hay wagons, and from five to eight enjoyed a meal together at the home.
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William Stonestreet
Arthur Gordon
B. BR
Ireland
South Street
B. Bh. Frazer
Porter verdict over Missouri Pacific rail case reached
The jury awarded Lydia J. Porter 85,000 damages against the Missouri Pacific Railway Company. Porter was represented by Redmond and Aull, the company by Shirk, Welborn and Chile. Mrs. Straten of Knog Minges Lula and Annie Mayview visited on Wednesday, while John and George Bower spent Sunday in Kansas City.
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Lydia J. Porter
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Mra. Straten
Knog
Minges Lula
Annie Mayview
MHOY
Mesers
John and
George Bower
Kansas City
Bird Ways and Family Titting in Bird Society
A writer notes the strong kinship between bird ways and human behavior showing lifelong pair bonds, nest building roles, and parental care. Old females help daughters choose sites, mothers oversee young, and elders even guide or force nest choices to protect offspring across species like catbirds wood thrushes warblers and chickadees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaye
Eye strain linked to biographic clinica theories of poets
Dr George M Gould argues Browning De Quincey and Carlisle were affected by eyestrain. De Quincey likely had exophoria causing eye muscle strain, worsened by reading and writing. Ophthalmic measures like pupil constriction and opism could ease rays. Carlisle's fatigue and despair after work reflect ocular strain alongside mental effort, Browning faced headaches and vertigo after reading. Darwin and Huxley reportedly endured the same.
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George M. Gould
Browning
de Quincey
Carlyle
de Quingey
Carlisle
Robert Browning
Darwin
Huxley
First English Bibles and Translations in History
Interesting facts on early English Bible translations. Tyndale produced the first printed English New Testament in 1525. Ten years later Coverdale published his Bible, translating from German and Latin, with his Psalms lasting to the present day. The Great Bible of 1589 edited by Coverdale influenced the Prayer Book text.
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William Tyndale
Tyndale
W.G. Bowdoin
Woman's Home Companion
Coverdale
Duylye Oratour
Myles Coverdale
Roentgen Rays Show Hidden Gold Veins in Oregon Mine
Seen by the Roentgen rays the interior of several gold-bearing rocks in an Oregon town was examined and veins of gold appeared as clearly as if on the surface. The observation notes the technique revealing rich mineral veins beneath the ground.
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Oregon
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Taft
Missouri
Nelson-Morris Packing
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Wilson Creek
Lee Roberts
San Antonio
Texas
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Georgia
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Durbin
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Taylor
Goebel
Kentucky
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Col
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Cole County
St. Louis
Kansas City Times
Dockery
Pink Hill
Jackson County
Roland Hughes
W. 5. Cowherd
Germany
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Potomac River
Smithsonian Institution
Charles Manly
Baptist Church of
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C. W. Bray
Buckner, Mo
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