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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1901
Page
4
The editor announces that Hos. W Hamlin is a candidate for the Missouri district seat, subject to the Democratic party organization rules, in a political notice from the Saturday edition.
A Missouri political glance notes State Senator H. Clay Heather of Palmyra as a rising figure among Democrats. He advocates for newspaper men, seeks president pro tem of the next senate, and is backed by many Missouri journalists. The piece also references Secretary of State Michael K. McGrath and journalist Charley Oldham, plus local summaries of trusts, polling in Ripley County, and a critical take on Maclay in the Santiago history dispute.
James B Parker, the man who knocked down Czolgosky after McKinley’s assassination, is named a senate messenger in Washington through Roosevelt and Cortelyou. He must prove himself to gain recognition by the Republican party amid race politics amid division of favors. The Missouri supreme court has adjourned for the holidays.
A persuasive piece arguing that protective tariffs and trusts raise prices for farmers. It condemns monopolies, urges repeal of privileges, and promotes Jeffersonian justice and free competition as path to lower costs and general prosperity for farmers, workers, and all classes.
On New Year's Day IntelliGencer Carrier boys visit homes and businesses to deliver weekly news summaries. The annual address is offered for sale, with proceeds rewarding the carriers for a year of service. Buy generously to make their year bright.
The battleship Mis souri was launched at Newport News Virginia this morning. Miss Marion Cockrell daughter of Senator F M Cockrell christened the ship Gov Dockery could not attend and Missouri was represented by Lieutenant Governor John A Lee. The Tribune at Jefferson City reports a self indexing ledger venture selling well after purchasing a carload of ledger paper to produce the books.
Congressman Jo Cannon of Sinots buys ten thousand acres in Nebraska at prices from 40 to 100 dollars per acre. A newspaper editor familiar with Cannon warns to expect “a job of some kind.”
The first issue of Whit Williams' Lafayette county newspaper, the Corder Rea, reaches our desk with a credible appearance. It aims to benefit the town and community it serves, while noting The Bee remains democratic. Fullest measure of success wished.
Judge A M Hough becomes owner of the Jefferson City Press plant after a sale from Lon V Stephens, receiver, for about 6000 dollars. Stephens stays on until the Cole County circuit court approves the sale. Also notes wireless telegraphy messages between ocean liners Lucania and Campania in mid ocean.
Fragmentary item notes President Roosevelt planning a hunting trip on the Potomac holiday period. It mentions alleged consolidations of Adams, American and United States Express companies into a giant trust and comments on tariff issues and Republican reactions to Schley and Dewey. The piece cites John Quincy Adams on manufactures from 1835.
A jumbled OCR style note mentions Perry Belmont nominated by Democrats in New York's seventh district and references major events like the 1903 world's fair opening and a ground breaking. It hints at changes to come as the era shifts under the Roosevelt name.
A reflective prose piece contemplates the passing of another year and the ascent of freedom and hope. It contrasts old wonders with new promises, noting waves of life, enduring stars, and a rising spirit across nations as the dawn of a new era approaches. It speaks of passion, ambition, and the enduring dream of liberty.
General Miles faces severe reprimand and public humiliation by the Secretary of War over endorsing Admiral Dewey’s minority report on the Schley Seat inquiry. The released findings accuse Santiago heroes of cowardice and stain reputations, while Maryland Attorney General Isidor Raynor questions the nation’s endurance of such acts amidst Missouri politics and suit battles at Versailles.
Miss Sallie Erskine of Kansas City spent a period with home folks, enjoying time with family and friends.
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