The Jessie Benton Fremont Union in a Daring Match
The long-romance tale of Jessie Benton and her 1830 meeting with a penniless young officer, her faith in his courage, and how she stood by him as Colonel Benton lacked his daughter’s practical sense. She married Fremont at seventeen despite her parents’ opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Benton Premont
Lengeles
Hough
Thomas Benton
St. Louis
Adonis
Pizarro
Lazarus
United States Army
Jessie Benton
Jesu Benton
Hut
Colonel Benton
Mme
Fremont
Tessie
Penton
Cowherd Backs Dockery for Democratic Presidential Timber
The Intelligencer reports Editor Hopkins and Business Manager Seale noting W. S. Cowherd’s positive declaration that Governor Dockery is strong presidential timber for the Democratic party. Dockery’s loyalty, governance in Kansas City and St Louis, and key role in Missouri’s November victory are praised. critique targets disappointed office seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowherd
Dockery
W. 5
Democratic Party
Washington
McKinley
Mark Hanna
Kohlsatt
Sequisitivo
Philippines
Cuba
Cheas
Dogkery
Kansas City
St. Louis
Sam Quok
Missouri
Flo
Kansas Oy Star
The Greatest Woman the West Produced
A vivid profile of Mrs. Fremont depicting her as key to John C. Fremont’s rise. It recalls her decisive act during his Rocky Mountain expedition, burning a critical dispatch and urging speed to avoid Washington’s interference. The narrative frames her as an extraordinary yet unfulfilled guiding force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Fremont
Rocky Mountains
Fremont
St. Louis
Ft. Leavenworth
Washington
War Department
Jose
West
The Senatorial Battle and Stone Endorsement Question
The piece argues Stone deserves Democratic support in Missouri despite criticism from independent papers. It notes Stone has canvassed counties, refutes charges, and warns that defections now would sow bitterness and harm party unity under Republican fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Senate
Kansas City Star
Missouri
The Old Court and the New
The county court changes with retirement of Judge J. H Green and Judge J. Wm Hagood and accession of Judges B. S. Mute and W. A. Redd. Retiring judges are praised for fidelity and impartial public service, while incoming judges are welcomed with confidence and high expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H Green
J. WU. Hagood
B.S Mute
W. A. Redd
Political Clash Daunts Democrats Over State Power Struggle
The piece argues about a public rift between Governor Odell and Senator Platt over state machine control. It disputes Republican policy, criticizes moral appeals, and warns harmony in party lines may sway voting behavior. The text suggests Democrats push for revenue tariffs and constitutional principles guiding policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Odell
Platt
Democra
Locations of orchards in Missouri river valleys
A Missouri talk reviews optimal orchard sites in Loess hills by rivers, noting river moisture moderates climate, supports soil, and aids trees. Elevation, drainage, slope, and wind impact fruiting, with timber belts and shelter belts often harmful. A southern slope near the Missouri River below Lexington yielded a notable thirty acre case, while timber and weeds near trees caused poor color and defects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman, Mo
Missouri River
Missouri
Orchand
Loutre Island
Lexington
Ben Davis
Gano
Jonathan
Orst
State Teachers Association session in St Louis sets record
The State Teachers Association report notes the St Louis session on Monday to Wednesday drew 2170 teachers, more than double any prior event. Mayor Wells and Supt Soldan welcomed attendees, with President Whiteford urging greater earnestness, efficiency, and intelligence in state schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers’ Association
St. Louis
Wells
Soldan
Whiteford
Black
M. V
Walter Williams
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanfordt
University
Presbyterian Church Remodeling Sets New Decor Tone
The Presbyterian church reno nears completion with an allegorical decorative program breaking from old figural motifs. The domed ceiling features stars and dove motifs symbolizing purity and unity, with a harmonized color scheme carried through Sunday school rooms and fittings. George B. Peck Dry Goods Co. of Kansas City contracted the work under Henry W. Belk’s supervision, and the committee praised the designer’s conscientious labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Geo. B. Peck Dry Goods Company
Kansas City
Missouri
Henry Wi. Belk
Behr
Tribute to Dr Lorenz by New York charity group
The New York Sun reports on Dr Lorenz praising American hospitals and New York philanthropy before the Guild for Cripple Children of the Poor. He notes the unique charitable effort, hospital care, and education for crippled children in the United States and laments lack of equivalents in his own country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun Gays
Lbs People of
New York
Nation
Lorenz
Guild For Cripple Children of the Poor of
Leven
Ripple
Nwre Frendli
OFNS
Invention Seekers Pay Royalties in England and Kansas
A St Joseph man Allan KE Ward invented the single trigger pan and submitted the device to American firearms makers with limited response. He found eager interest in Regina where the device drew royalties, and he married in Kansas City on December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavor
Englan
Allan KE
Ward
St. Joseph
Ite
The Comic Song and a View of Its Decline
An essay argues comic songs face reduced demand as tastes shift. It traces origins from drinking and folk songs to the music hall era, highlighting the Lion Comique and common themes like mother-in-law gibes and coming-home drunkenness. The piece notes readership drift and publishers’ waning profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Globe
Lion Comique
The Possum Story in a Forest Glade Tale
A black storyteller recounts a rural episode where an old man aims to fetch a possum from a tree and barter a visit with a white hunter. The scene ends with a rifle shot and the possum falling as the white man claims the prize, leaving locals to ponder providence and hunger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darky
Lake Hurricane
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Jessie Benton Fremont
Todd Ys
Pansville
the Intelligencer
Susckirrion
Lexington Postatice
SaTumpar
E.N
Hopkins
I. G. Seale
Arona
Charles Teubner
State Horticultural Society
Springfield
American Hospitals
Kaneas Dry
Ming Ei Baker
An Ant Aeh Ada
Keung Cy
Georgia
Chitta’s Fleet
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