Lexington political candidate announcements list
A series of notices authorize candidates for Lexington city offices in the upcoming April elections. Named figures include GHO. 0. SCHAWE for Mayor, THOMAS WALTON, Jacob Fegert for City Treasurer, JOSEPH G. CHINN for Police Judge, ALBERT B. JAMES and CAMPHRELE for Collector, ALBERT WALK and JAMES N. PRICE for City Marshal, JOB TRIBBLE and JAMES DRUMMOND for City Assessor, JOHN MM. PRICE for City Attorney, and JERRY SHINN and A. W. AMLEN as Councilmen for First and Third Wards respectively. The election dates span April 1 and April 7, 2008.
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Schawe
Lexington
Thomas Walton
Jacob Fegert
Joseph G. Chinn
Albert B. James
Camphrele
Marshal
Albert Walk
James N. Price
Job Tribble
James Drummond
John MM. Price
Jerry Shinn
Couvelings
A. W. Amlen
Weather and Civic Notes From the Week
This week brings no political shock and a calm grand jury report. The Kaw river behaves, Washingtons birthday sometimes lands on Saturday. The weather displeases some pedestrians but benefits wheat fruit and shoedeater.
Question on Illinois Republicans second choice
Messrs. Taft and Hughes ponder who would be the preferred second choice after Cannon as the Illinois Republicans weigh their options.
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Cannon
Illinois
Messrs. Taft
Hughes
Shanty Speech Says Taft Cannot Win Taft Sought Sympathy
The Journal showed more sympathy than the Star regarding Leslie M. Shanty's remarks claiming Taft could not win the presidency. Shanty argued Taft faced a tough race and needed strong backing.
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Journal
Star
Leslie M. Shanty
Taft
Spring milliners decree broad data for women
A millinery edict states this spring will bring vastly broader data for women, signaling shifts in styles, access, and representation across fashion markets. The decree underscores evolving consumer priorities and retailer responses in the season ahead.
Strangler threatens Missouri governor race candidate
A political plot hovers over Cowherd as opposition remains silent. The mention of shipwrecked plans at the Traders Bank corner signals danger as the race for Missouri governor tightens.
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Traders Bank
Judge Wallace Provokes With Wandering Campaign Hunch
The oldest inhabitant recalls Judge William H. Wallace roaming the state at intervals under the belief that he is a candidate for some office or other, prompting local chatter about his political intentions.
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William H. Wallace
Editor’s Pocket Book and Ticket Lost in City
Editor Sam Williams of the Daily Advertiser misplaced a pocket book containing 50 and a 1000 ib Missouri Pacific ticket last Tuesday night. Sympathy is extended to Bro. Williams in his misfortune.
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Sam Williams
The
Daily Advertiser
Missouri Pacific
Bro. Williams
Candidate for Chicago councilman under Bathhouse John shadow
A promising candidate may soon announce for Chicago councilman, but the era of Bathhouse John looms as the past failure city tries new leaders. The remark notes this is not the first time Chicago imagines an opportunity to remove Bathhouse John from influence.
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First Sword
Chicago
John
Thaws to seek annulment of Harry’s marriage report
The St Louis Republic published a report about the Thaws pursuing an annulment of Harry’s marriage. It praised the paper for its creditable coverage and chose not to print a large picture of Evelyn.
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Harry
St. Louis Republic
Evelyn
Collier’s Weekly Bets on Missouri Politics
Collier's Weekly continues to bet on Missouri politics and aims to defeat Senator Stone in his bid for re election. The piece notes that Missouri voters favor Governor Folk, though there is skepticism. Some predict Collier's may publish another reminder of its fallibility next August.
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Collier's Weekly
Missouri
Stone
Folk
Collier's
Lesueur Named Oklahoma Democratic State Convention Chair
The selection of Hon. Alex A. Lesueur by the Democratic state committee of Oklahoma honors a top Missouri figure. He is praised as one of Missouri’s best and the move is seen as wise by supporters and friends.
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Alex
A. Lesueur
Democrates State Committee
Oklahoma
Mr. Lesueur
Missouri
Unsigned submissions rejected by The InTeLLIGENCER
The paper notes it accepts contributions but requires signatures. It will withhold names if desired, but editors must know who is responsible for every article. The preference is for signed, accountable pieces rather than unsigned breezy paragraphs.
Sunday Closing Silence In Lexington Stores
Lexington merchants for the first time kept clothing shops closed all Sunday. The city had previously barred barber shops and debated whether clothing counted as an immediate necessity. The move toward a weekly day of rest was voluntary and aimed at broad town approval.
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Lexington
Supreme Court
Leington
Country Schools Need Help, Says State Superintendent
State Superintendent Gass, in his final report, argues at length that the best way to assist country schools is to improve funding and resources for rural education. He emphasizes infrastructure, teacher support, and community involvement as key factors shaping student outcomes.
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Gass
Efficient County Superintendent Campaign Argument
A letter argues for an active county superintendent to visit schools, inspect work, improve organization and grading, and keep pupils in school to graduation. It notes Lafayette county lacks a properly funded, full-time official and urges voters on April 7 to support county supervision for the children’s welfare.
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Lafayette County
J. . Fitzpatrick
A Great Chestnut in Editorial Ranting
The Wellington News laments readers who cancel subscriptions claiming they have more papers than they can read. It urges honest closure by paying arrears and telling the editor frankly to discontinue the paper, even suggesting the editor sell the plant.
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Wellington News
Supposed Invasion Scenario and Coastal Defenses
The passage imagines a hypothetical year after Germany or Japan establishes bases on U S shores. It foresees German fortification of New York and near hopeless recapture, with Washington, Philadelphia, and coastal defenses weakened and the navy exposed to severe risk.
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Germany
Japan
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Military Geography and Japan as a World Security Issue
In March, Lt. Hugh Johnson argues in Everybody's that the three coast states hold vast sections and Japan lies behind mountains and deserts that would hinder invasion. He says a strong navy exists but policing a territorial grand division and maintaining policy amid global pressures is a large task for a small nation.
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Japan
Repubt
Lient
Hugh Johnson
U.S. A
Pretty Home Wedding in Hugh S8 McCord Parish
Mr Albert Wert and Miss Ollie Gordon eldest daughter of Judge and Mrs W F Gordon were married at the bride’s home on South Cedar street with Reverend Hugh S8 McCord of the Cumberland Presbyterian church officiating. A supper followed the ceremony attended by immediate relatives and a few close friends.
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Albert Wert
Ollie Gordon
W. F. Gordon
South Cedar Street
Hugh S8
McCord
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Rattling Good Offer for Rural Route Republic and Intelligencer
The Rural Route Republic and the Intelligencer offer a one year subscription for 2.50. Subscribers who have prepaid for the Intelligencer for a year can add the Daily Republic for 1.50, while new cash subscribers pay 2.50 to receive the Daily Republic mailed for a year plus the Intelligencer.
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Republic
St. Louis Republic
Intelligencer
Daily Republic
Old St Louis Republic weathered daily edition offer
An advertisement touts a regular daily issue of the St Louis Republic with ten pages and full Telegraphic Market and Financial pages. It notes delivery by mail on Rural Free Delivery routes, price of a year, and subscriptions available only to current residents with mail service.
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Reliatie St. Louis Republic
Isue
Intelligencer
Republic
Wedding Tour After Brief Nevada Mail Notice
The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Wert, were seen with many friends at a pinky dining room setting. The bride wore a brown traveling suit with hat and gloves. They departed on the ten o'clock train for a short wedding tour, details undisclosed. The Mall and numerous friends extend best wishes. Mrs. Wert is a niece of Geo. B. Gordon of this city with many Lafayette county relatives.
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Nevada Mail
Mrs. Wert
Geo. B. Gordon
Lafayette County
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