Intelligencer Notes and Crimes in Two States
The notice reports Frank Farris missing a trial in Jefferson City due to illness and a postponement to November. It notes osteopaths moving their medical school from Kirksville to St. Louis, with a September opening planned. U S consul William Magelssen in Beirut was assassinated last Sunday, a development provoking commentary on U S involvement in Turkish affairs.
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Frank Farris
Jefferson City
Kirksville
St. Louis
William
Magelssen
U. S
Beirut
Syria
United States
Turkey
Editorial weighs Cleveland nomination and Kentucky vote
The Kansas City Journal editorializes that nominating Cleveland would be a mellow joke if he carried Kentucky by a strong majority. The same paper urges Democrats to nominate Folk and Rube Oglesby in Missouri.
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Kansas City Journal
Watterson
Cleveland
Kentucky
Folk
Rube Oglesby
Missouri
Bryan daughter chooses social settlement work in Chicago
Miss Ruth Bryan, sixteen, daughter of William Jennings Bryan, has chosen a life of social settlement work. She studies at the Hull House settlement in Chicago and will join the house staff. She is described as energetic and possessing the altruistic tendencies of her father.
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Ruth Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
House
Wright to Succeed Taft as Philippines Governor
The president announces Luke E. Wright, current Philippines vice governor, will take over as governor after January 1, 1904 when Taft becomes secretary of war. Wright, a Confederate veteran, enjoys broad respect among natives and Americans in the islands. Gordon weighs a bid for County Collector, backed by trusted friends if he runs and wins.
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Luke E. Wright
Philippines
Taft
Wright
George B. Gordon
Governor Durbin commended for stance amid partisan disputes
The Kansas City Journal notes Governor Durbin deserves commendation for resisting pressure to extradite Governor Taylor amid partisan Kentucky courts. It cites poor Indiana Kentucky relations since Kentucky moved state election dates from August to November, reducing cross state voting impact as an unforeseen consequence of the constitution.
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The
Kansas City Journal
Durbin
Taylor
Kentucky
Indiana
Missouri man seeks copyright for mail card currency substitute
Theodore Gary of Macon Missouri has applied for copyright of a device to replace Post check currency. It is a postal card with back canceled stamps redeemable for the value shown. The plan is simpler and less abusable than the Post check or post order systems, Gary argues.
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Theodore Gary
Macon
Missouri
Democratic note in vhin country voices tariff debate
The text notes a recent political moment with Veat pressuring Treovoal for a year and calls out the beef trust after a prior restraint of trade conviction. It discusses the combine forcing patrons to cover losses, tariff removal on dressed meats, and trade with Canada, asserting President Roosevelt’s stance on tariff revision.
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Vhin
Veat
Treovoal
Beef Trust
Combine
Canada
Roosevelt
Malignant Injustice and Press Attacks on Dockery
A Republican opinion piece denounces metropolitan papers for falsely accusing Governor Dockery of protecting boodlers. It casts Dockery as a reformer who vetoed risky bills, supported Folk, urged grand juries, and sought extradition efforts. The writer warns the press seeks to discredit Democrat leaders and boost Lon Stephens and Dave Francs while criticizing the party’s direction since a major Democratic victory.
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Dockery
Metropolitan
Missouri
Folk
Cole County
Crow
State Department
Washington
Kratz
Mexico
Hhis
DeSoto
Mr. Folk
St. Louis Republic
Lon Stephens
Rube Oglesby
Mr. Oglesby
Democratic Party
Supreme Court
St. Louis
Mr. Polk
Hle
Dave
Duckery
Cook
Debates Over Asset Currency and Monetary Policy
The piece attacks asset currency proposals and favors the existing monetary system, labeling the asset plan as a return to flawed theories. It criticizes greenbacks for aiding speculators and credits Uncle Joe Cannon with undermining the scheme. It predicts limited future financial legislation, even suggesting treasury reserve deposits as a bad measure.
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Republican Party
Joe Cannon
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Campaign rhetoric and early lies cited in Missouri reports
The St Louis Republic notes 300 Folk supporters at Palmyra and the Monroe City Democrat cites 48 Monroe county residents with most opposing Folk for governor. Cochran’s interview in the Republic and Cochran’s denial in the St Louis World show conflicting editorial stances and accusations of bias. The piece argues widespread undecided voters and rampant pre campaign falsehoods.
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St. Louis Republic
Monroe County
Palmyra
Monroe City
Cochran
Republic
Folk
The
Paving Bids Opened and Rejected at Carrollton
At Carrollton last week bids for paving around the public square were opened and rejected. Contractors were told to publish two bids per square yard based on brick type. Lower bids cited were 1.87 and 1.89 dollars per square yard for inferior brick.
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Carrollton
Editorial typo blunder sparks crossstate tax jab
In a fit of absent mindedness the Kansas City Star ran an editor's note from E W Wowe of the Atchison Globe. It cites Missouri state tax at 1.8 mills and Kansas at 6.245 mills, claiming Kansas rate is more than three and a half times Missouri's. The Star editor seizes every chance to scold Gov Dockery over economy in public expense.
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Kansas City Star
E. W. Wowe
Atchison Globe
Missouri
Kansas
Governor Dockery
Uncle Joe as a Phrase Maker
The piece praises Joe Cannon for coining a catchy label rubber currency to kill the Nowler and Aldrich bills aimed at elastic currency. It notes the power of a single phrase to sway public opinion and recalls prior legislative threats and related discussions in Washington and Oyster Bay.
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Thele Joe Cannon
Fowler
Aldrich
Oyster Bay
Russia's naval show sways Sultan of Turkey
Russia's display at sea appears to force the Sultan to concede demands, signaling a diplomatic success for Moscow as pressure yields Turkish compliance. The report notes the Sultan granted the requested terms after the demonstration.
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Russia
Turkey
Mlhat
Silk Industry Drive by Secretary Wilson Warned
Secretary Wilson pushes silk production in the United States by importing French and Italian experts to teach Americans. He notes low wages abroad and argues protection to start a domestic silk industry, suggesting Maine as silk, Minnesota oranges, and Florida cranberries under tariffs. He criticizes the Republican stance on protection, contrasting sugar protection with broader duties.
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Wisco
China
Wilson
America
Maine
Minnesota
Florida
Republican Party
Rockefeller
Lipton Praises Americans as God's Own People
A few days ago Sir Thomas Lipton praised Americans calling them God’s own people and uniquely kind and wonderful. The writer notes not all foreigners share this view and suggests Americans may see in others what lies within themselves.
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Sir Thomas Lipton
Sir Thomas
Matthew Arnold Beesue
Sir Thomas i
Oxford Rhodes scholarship program outlined for American youths
Between February and May of next year one young man from each state and territory will be chosen to pursue a Cecil Rhodes scholarship at the University of Oxford. The non competitive exam covers arithmetic algebra geometry Latin and Greek grammar Latin prose composition one Greek author and one Latin author. The scholarship pays about 1500 dollars per year and aims to promote Anglo Saxon unity through closer ties. The founders note the intoxicating environment of Oxford and question how fifty American students and ten thousand English hearts will influence each other.
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United States
Cecil Rhodes
University of Oxford
England
Oxford
Judge Green Considered for County Treasurer Post
Judge J H Green is weighing a run for County Treasurer. He has not decided yet but will be guided by friends. He served as County Judge and earned wide regard as a sterling Layafetty resident. If he runs, his candidacy is expected to be well received across the county.
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J. H. Green
Judge Green
Layafetty
Democratic State Convention Nominates Johnson for Ohio Governor
The Ohio Democratic State Convention on Wednesday endorsed the party platform, nominating Tom L. Johnson for governor. The report notes Johnson never supported free silver and long supported the party through earlier eras, with no mention of silver policy at the convention.
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Ohio
Kansas City
Tom L. Johnson
Johnson
What is a Melodrama and The Bell Tolls at New Grand
A critic explains melodrama as a drama with essential mood rather than sensational blood. The review notes Whee the Bell Tolls presents a ritualistic, heart throbbing story set in the Monastery of St. Bernard with charming, Plotaresque decor at the New Grand on Thursday September 3.
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Monastery of St. Bernard
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