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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1907
Page
4
A jumble of fragments mentions Lexington post office, a 1784 date, and various names like Gallagher Folk and Gov. Folk. It references an examination date and echoes of a Kansas City row, with scattered notes on bands, publishers, and attire.
A garbled OCR fragment shows no clear names dates places or event details. The legible text contains incomplete phrases and lacks actionable facts to identify a person, organization, or incident.
Judge Kenesaw M Landis and other federal judges disagree that their sole duty is to strike down state instruments unfavorable to corporations. The debate centers on judicial scope in public and corporate matters and the balance of state power versus federal oversight.
The discussion of Crews as a running mate for Hadley has faded, with critics noting it was a poor move for a Democrat. Analysts warn that future shifts in party strategy may still face resistance from Black voters who historically resist alignment in coalition efforts.
A skeptical note appears on recent papers about interviews and alleged facts in the next friends case. Critics doubt the veracity of spurious interviews and question Mrs. Eddy's mental state as presented by the publication.
While the Governor was in Kansas City he may have given attention to the baseball team. A reorganization would win broad approval. The Lexington office of Western Union Telegraph Company continues operation under Manager Loomis who is not worried. Small work and good pay makes Frank a bright boy.
Prank E Rockefeller demonstrates strong lecture form and would draw record attendance for a talk titled People I Have Met and Things I Have Lived With at a Chan tanqua setting.
Mrs White announces forthcoming marriage to Charles F McKim, business partner of her late husband. She faces name change and rapid plans, with little blame placed on her decision.
W. D. Haywood recently visited the Chicago Press Club and several members immediately prepared a protest to be presented to the board of directors. Whether he is guilty or not, the action by the Press Club members seems uncalled for.
On Wednesday evening Lexington offered a varied arts scene with performances at the New Grand and Nickle venues and an organ recital at the Catholic church. A lawn social planned for the same evening was postponed by bad weather.
The death of Prof. E. White is a loss to Missouri. He was a leading educator whose work elevated Kansas City High School to a model of excellence for Western high schools.
The Trackman reports the National Union of Railway Trackmen campaigns against the Missouri Pacific and other railroads, urging wider support and encouragement from members. The article notes a hard-fought campaign through its official organ and calls for solidarity aboard the railway unions.
Rotten ties bad rails and poor bridges cause hundreds of deaths yearly. The trackmen union selects safety reform as its tackling task to remedy the deadly conditions.
Collier's continues its crusade against fake investment outfits after exposing fraudulent patent medicines. The column frames the fight as righteous, noting that readers who fall for get rich quick schemes often overlook its warnings and thus miss the magazine's cautions.
The opening of the football season invites college student reporters to earn cigarette money by writing regular fiction about which old men will return and which promising high school players will enter college, through September.
The piece claims prohibition spreads in the South due to the labor system. It argues Southerners prefer whisky but rely on Black labor. with liquor unavailable the Black worker submits to labor, and thus economically progressive Southerners abandon liquor.
High union officials led by Gompers Mitchell and Keefe urged telegraph operators to seek an armistice and then discuss the dispute. The call met with limited enthusiasm but reflected responsible leadership within the union movement.
The Bunceton Eagle runs quirky editorials about local origins and slang. It notes Judge Landis fining the Standard Oil Company for 20.24 million dollars, while joking about who should have been held accountable. The writer praises the Eagle as usually one of the best country papers in the state.
The piece notes mounting discussion of the next summer Democratic convention platform with broad agreement among Democrats to remove current tariff restrictions. It contrasts this with a divided Republican Party and indicates stand-patters may control the Republican convention, even in Oklahoma where tariff tampering is rejected. Independents align with revisionists.
Present indications suggest that 1908 will offer notable spectacles or observations, with expectations of remarkable events or discoveries to be witnessed in the coming year. The phrasing implies anticipation of significant public or scientific interest.
Railroad Commissioner Knott refused to take dictation from Missouri Pacific and issued a minority report noting bad track. Governor may appoint a diverse committee to inspect, while Wightman and Oglesby stood by the majority findings. The public will judge Knott’s accuracy unless the committee substantiates the majority.
A bear climbed the roof of President Roosevelt’s Sagamore Hill home in a Chicago Tribune tale. The intruder, likely a forest bear or a nature faker, vanished after a three hour vigil while President Roosevelt slept. The incident sparked speculation on motive and origin.
A cautious rumor suggests the Long Island prowler was a genuine bear rather than a human thief. The item frames the creature as a peaceful, desirable bear with pacific motives and gentle impulses, reflecting local sentiment more than a crime report.
The governor commutes Lord Barringtons death sentence to life imprisonment after reviewing the record and considering General Assembly limits and Supreme Court judges opinions. Aggie Meyers also receives mercy, prompting concerns about leniency and the erosion of deterrence as prison life grows less harsh.
A mover and his wife with three children, three horses, and a covered wagon crossed a bridge near Wellington Tuesday at noon when the structure collapsed. All fell into the creek but no one was hurt. the mover freed his belongings after some effort.
In the Cole County Democrat column a Boonville Adver note records Gov. Polk's Thursday presence in Jefferson City for routine official business. The item hints the Governor will focus on statewide matters after the Cheatanyan season ends and the presidential and senatorial questions are settled.
Bank emphasizes depositors' right to know financial strength and pledges to furnish a list of directors and stockholders. It notes periodic reports on bank condition are published and kept on hand for interested depositors to view.
The Pocahontas Club plans a Yawn social on the lawn of N. King on Bighland Ave on Tuesday evening August 20. Public invited. Admission twelve dollars at the door. The note mentions a government crop report from July 1 indicating crop acreage similar to last year and overall crop conditions near those of July 1, 1906.
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