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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
4
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Supreme Judge W W Graves and Representative Wm Young named for Western District. E M Thomas Prosecuting Attorney C A Keith Sheriff Treasurer B C Drummond Assessor Coroner G C Marquis F W Munn Public Administrator W D Meng Surveyor Join Walker Constable Abé Rush Lexingon Township.
The column touches on Kansas City Star finances and political talk, mentioning Republican nominees, David Balls liver health, a school vacation, Higginsville celebrations, and upcoming rallies. It notes expected Democratic ratification next November amid seasonal changes and civic interest.
In a brief, colorful remark, Bryan’s smile widened while Taft’s faded to a sickly grin. The report notes a recent change of Sultans in Morocco or a nearby African nation, marking a moment of royal transition.
Reduced crisis reports noted in Kansas City this week with fewer personal incidents mentioned in local papers. The overall political shift in the United States is anticipated in the near future.
A short comment notes Mr. Taft may need to reduce weight before running on November 4, implying political or public office ambitions. The remark frames obesity as an obstacle to a forthcoming campaign path.
The text highlights Bryan's campaign as a serious matter to Republicans, with Mr. Hadley described as a well-meaning gentleman who would make a fine governor for a Republican state. The remark references Cowherd and messages reportedly written by Bryan.
A local note urges residents in Higginsville to engage with Democratic enthusiasm and observe how Hanlin may perform in November. It reflects on churchgoing voters and suggests Lexington’s revival with schoolchildren and miners returning to work, signaling renewed local identity and participation.
The Lexington public schools plan a record breaking year if illness does not hinder progress as happened last year.
A fragmented report links the governor’s weakness to a provocative campaign poem. The text mentions Has kell and references a political struggle, suggesting rising opposition. Details are sparse, with unclear names and scattered phrases.
All political poetry submitted in the coming campaign must be written with a typewriter or in an extraordinarily good hand to receive recognition. The guideline emphasizes legibility and craft as criteria for consideration.
The Democratic state ticket is strong from top to bottom with no weak member, signaling confidence in victory across all races. The lineup showcases solid incumbents and hopefuls aligned behind a shared platform and goals for state progress.
Geo W Fitzgerald was arrested in Chicago for stealing 173000 dollars from the government. All that remains to be proven is that he did steal the funds.
Judging from his public utterances since entering Who's Who, John Worth Kern reveals growing appeal. Indiana politics show Democratic momentum with improved public standing and safer margins for party candidates.
A prominent man is urged to perform in extreme acts for self advertisement before March 4. After that date his name is unlikely to be a feature in the metropolitan press.
Post cards bearing the inscription made in Germany advertising the beauties of American scenery are widespread. Some people think the inscription superstitious.
Citizens mobilize to work and spend time away from business to influence political outcomes, while critics question the efficiency and value of such efforts as they speculate on the chances of a sudden political shift.
Republican papers argue Taft will continue the trust busting stance toward monopolists while reassuring party ranks that he will not. The conflicting messages highlight tensions within the GOP during the political dispute.
The football season runs two and a half months, offering fans more time for business, while the baseball season spans six months, giving longer exposure to advertisers and observers. The contrast highlights football’s tighter schedule and business flexibility versus baseball’s extended timeline.
The speaker, a Missouri native, notes William S. Cowherd's eight years in Congress and asserts he would be a fine governor and capable executive leader for the state.
The speaker states that if Taft is elected he will immediately after his inauguration call a session of Congress to address urgent policy questions. The plan emphasizes swift action on key legislation and constitutional reforms.
An editorial note argues that a Taft victory would keep Congress Republican and Joe Cannon as Speaker, making tariff revision predictable. It cautions that Cannon's chances are fading as election prospects change daily.
Last summer Democrats feared Bryan would ignore the tariff and neglect a strong campaign. Yet Bryan now insists on correct tariff ideas and gives the issue proper prominence, steering readers toward a saner slate. His opponent is said to be lashed to the mast as a warning.
An opinion piece praises Theodore Roosevelt and Joseph Cannon as ideal public servants who reflect the will of the people. It extols Roosevelt for caution and discretion and Cannon for fiscal restraint, arguing their leadership demonstrates that the people rule.
The article stresses opening schools next Tuesday and urges parents to keep children in school, praising free public education as a vital, accessible institution. It warns that lack of parental sympathy can derail a bright child and calls on fathers to strive for their children to achieve more education than they did.
The passage notes a divide in opinion about Bryan with some dailies opposed while among workers and small merchants there is belief in his election. It urges speaking with laborers and merchants to gauge sentiment about his chances.
The Kansas City Independent weighs the 1908 contest noting discontent with current governance, Republican hesitancy to back Hughes, and potential Bryan gains. It highlights Ohio where Harmon and Johnson cooperate, Wisconsin where LaFollette sways Republicans, and Minnesota where Johnson may push GOP voters. It discusses urban Democratic strength and racing interests opposing Hughes, shaping a cautious forecast of Bryan's prospects.
A retrospective look at the 2 cent passenger rate law shows mixed results for major railroads. Chicago and Alton carried 366,000 more passengers in the year to June 30, 1908, but passenger receipts dropped by $208,000, suggesting the law’s impact on revenue is not straightforward. Rail labor voices support ongoing regulation while noting economic flaws. The central test remains whether the law yields fair earnings for roads, and early experience hints at imperfect outcomes and a possible overestimate of traffic stimulation.
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