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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1906
Page
4
The Intelligencer reports on political and legal issues with mentions of the president urging army and navy improvements, elastic currency, and campaign finance reforms. Obscure notes reference Kansan saloon hours, Oklahoma center of state, and debates on tax, mineral lands, and death penalty discussions.
The Missouri Supreme Court ruling on the race track law marks the end of legalized racing gambling in Missouri. It notes two years of the old law exposed its corrupting influence, and while betting on races remains possible, state-backed tracks built for profit by professional gamblers are a thing of the past. The piece then surveys Roosevelt's message to Congress and broader policy debates.
The text argues legislators are unlikely to set two cent per mile fares without complete information and suggests sending the matter to a commission for careful study. It notes railroads’ abuse of the public, but warns against indiscriminate fare cuts, and advocates maintaining quality passenger stations and avoiding vindictive policy.
A digest of names and short travels shows Louis Wabl in Lexington and Arthur Stolte in Kansas City. Shoppers include Mrs. Harwood in Stork List, Mrs. Will Pauling in Higginaville, and Miss Maggie Ray convalescing. Weddings are hinted in Dover during holidays.
A local appeal urges readers to choose a personal photo gift for Christmas from Love's Art Studio. The ad promotes portraits as the ideal present and encourages immediate decision and booking.
Executors announce the testamentary grant on December 1 1904 by the Lafayette Missouri probate court. All creditors must present claims for allowance within two years from the date of the letters, or be barred. Robert Beall M D Ryland executors.
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