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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1903
Page
4
Saturday edition credits EBN Hopkins as editor and Neale as business manager dates Jan 10, 1905. Names refer to staff roles and the publication's masthead. The item notes the editorial and business management by Hopkins and Neale respectively for the issue.
A Sunday editorial mocks national individualism and moral sense, arguing the tariff issue reveals a shared social responsibility for outrages. It compares arranged social action to beasts, notes Germany’s debt collection, critiques Monroe Doctrine limits, and claims nations are still beasts, though evolving from jungle origins.
The piece argues John Sharpe Williams of Mississippi could replace Richardson as House minority leader. It praises Williams as thoughtful, religious, and ideologically driven, contrasting him with partisan combat and stressing his merit and ideals amid a era of factional discord in Congress.
A political message argues that the party of the people can triumph only for eternal truths, praising Williams as the best leader for that cause and condemning the entrenched interests and private plunder.
A Mississippi postmaster issue sparks a dispute over race and federal policy. The piece argues Roosevelt acts with conscience yet makes foolish moves, noting Northern misunderstanding of Southern race relations and urging careful regional appointments to avoid friction. It recalls wartime office seekers moving south and the South’s selective memory of generosity.
A garbled report references William Allen White at the White House and mentions President Roosevelt, press arrivals, and an investigation into Mr White. It hints at a revival or study connected to a dogimber McChure document and relations with White.
Audrain county voters may elect Hon. Green Oly to the legislature as Rhodes Clay’s successor to push a constitutional amendment. It would allow separating taxable property into state and local tax classes, aiming to equalize assessments across counties. The plan, similar to Pennsylvania and New York models, would fund state revenues via franchises licenses and an inheritance tax, reducing broad constitutional revisions.
A letter from Hon. A. Haseltine of Springfield appears in this issue. It notes a split with the editor on finance but centers on the Fowler bill. The piece argues for flexible currency via land value credit yet warns government withdrawal from banking shifts risk to commerce. It contends responsibility remains and questions how such shifts would work in practice.
Special Commissioner I H Kinley reports to Missouri Supreme Court that major packing houses operated under agreement for three years to fix prices and obtain railroad rebates. The conduct resembles that of the Standard Oil Company and challenges to curb the suspected consolidation.
The writer argues that tackling tariff oppression requires a surgical operation though the public resists pain. They suggest packers could suffer if original package rulings are weakened and warn that courts may not uphold new limits. Roosevelt is cited criticizing political anesthesia in tariff politics and trust protection.
The steel trust proposes to make all 165,000 workers stockholders in proportion to earnings and share profits if net earnings exceed 80 million. The move aims to convert employees into shareholders and voters, raising questions why the trust would cede one percent of earnings beyond plants’ cost. Carnegie’s scruples about dying rich and Morgan’s views on usury are noted.
The piece argues Hogland once outmatched by Germany in Venezuela and claims England seeks debt relief via a workable bargain while Germany tests U S resolve. It suggests Canada remains hostage to England's good faith and foresees Rogland embracing the Monroe Doctrine soon, with anger aimed at Germany.
A vintage debate questions whether convict labor or idle public wealth better serves the state. The writer doubts exchanges that glorify forced labor and wonders if public wealth grows from work or idleness. He ponders whether compelling work benefits taxpayers more than supporting convicts.
A New York financial syndicate offered to lend Venezuela the funds to meet payments to Germany and Rowland. The Monroe Doctrine is cited but not expected to block the action, described as a publication agent scenario in Tooele.
County records show mortgage approval for Jas W McCormack and bond approvals for Clem Tyree and others. Abatements on 1902 1900 taxes are listed for numerous property owners, with specific parcels and valuations. A petit jury is drawn for February 1903 and April circuit court terms. Insanity rulings and a new Justice of the Peace appointment are noted. Court room use by the band is denied. funds moved to the poor fund. A large drainage project for Ray county swamp land is described with contract details and dredge specifications.
Ben Hur the great religio historic drama arrives at Willis Wood Theatre in Kansas City for four weeks starting January 12. Klaw and Erlanger presents with same cast and scenery as Chicago and St Louis. 360 performers, chariot race with eight horses, and a divine light portraying Christ. Advance orders begin January 8 with money orders preferred.
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