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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1903
Page
4
Readable fragments describe barley trade pricing and duties at a regional port. Mentions Bundy, library, and local tolls with unclear figures. Other terms reference a great whirlpool and dates or locations that remain unclear.
A fragment from a Lexington post office era column notes debates over Cuban reciprocity, trust power, and race issues. It records Hemaverier remarks on sugar trust resilience, Republican reactions to the alum bill, and shifting stances in Missouri politics.
The text argues that Lieutenant Governor Tillman of South Carolina ought to be hanged, widely generalizing that southern assassins deserve hanging. It notes an exception for Ex-Governor Taylor of Kentucky, a Republican, suggesting he should be protected from trial to avoid disrespecting the tariff.
Attorney General Knox recently visited A C Frick, former partner of Carnegie, to discuss trust legislation. The administration hints tariff revision will be controlled by its allies, implying trusts will be regulated by their friends.
J P Morgan testified under oath about buying the L and N railroad due to Gates' alleged unsuitability. He aims to acquire steamship and railroad lines, while Missouri lawmakers clash over a free text book bill. The piece suggests adding a noon meal program for public school children.
Associated Press dispatches report a bright rainbow appearing in cloudless skies over Ohio at noon on Monday. In Congress, Representative Crumpacker of Indiana introduced a resolution awaiting the postmaster general on papers in the Indianola post office case. Mark Hanna looms as a looming political figure in the public eye.
The article critiques proposed insurance legislation as a favorite target for sandbaggers. It argues that selective measures favor urban areas with liberal adjustments while threatening hardship in small towns where adjustments are less lenient. It notes uncertainty in how to curb practices and protect policy contracts amid reform efforts.
The Mexico Maine editorial urges careful study of municipal ownership as water and electric franchises near expiry. It cites Butler Macon Lexington and local issues, warning of higher costs poor service and potential political corruption while urging informed public policy discussion and cautious expansion of public ownership.
The text argues Lexington should create its own public service corporations to serve the public and suggests private interests must meet the people’s needs or be replaced by municipal options.
A Boston effort to honor Edgar Allan Poe prompts a broad defense of New England knowledge. The piece mocks Massachusetts high historical criticism, claims Plymouth Rock as universal, and asserts Boston Bay inspiration while lampooning Southern claims and myths about American history.
Rep Haines of Saline introduces an annual whipping post bill promising up to one year in county jail or a $100 fine or both and allowing bareback whipping with rawhide. Critics say the punishment favors well to do white offenders while black scalawags face imprisonment or whipping, revealing biased aims.
The piece argues against a bill extending corporal punishment, condemning its discriminatory potential and citing constitutional rights. It contrasts home and school discipline with court punishment, defending deterrence but warning such policy threatens law and moral progress, urging precise offense scope to gain intelligence support.
The piece notes Roosevelt as a boyish, self centered figure who delighted crowds during calm times but becomes an annoyance as Congress begins to work. It recalls San Juan Hill exploits and playful epigrams amid rising tensions over administration bills in the senate.
The passage notes that a group of senators pressed the president to consider the statehood bill and related measures. It argues that the president should wait to act until laws pass, unless he uses constitutional privilege to address the whole body. It also warns Roosevelt to temper his public communications, or risk a setback.
The report criticizes state universities and normal schools seeking large appropriations, noting the University asks for 649 thousand dollars and Warrensburg Normal 280 thousand. It argues public education is costly, urges limiting duplication, and condemns practices that inflate enrollment by admitting underprepared students to boost funding. It warns against sacrificing local high schools for prestige and accuses private schools of facing unprepared youths ready for normals.
Editorials in metropolitan papers argue against Senator Duncan's proposed ban on football in state aided schools. They claim the law would harm universities, boost denominational schools, and create a corporal force while contending football's evils lie in bleachers and crowd culture rather than on the gridiron. The debate centers on funding, risk, and the value of athletic training.
The piece extols courage and fidelity of soldiers and leaders as a model for posterity. It invokes Lake Lucerns and a Danish statue, then grounds heroism in Southern history and the memory of ancestors. It calls for reverence for heritage, devotion to duty, and death in freedom's cause.
Charles Helt born in Germany December 26 1829 died January 6 1908 at his home near Concordia Missouri after two years of illness from dropsy. Survived by wife Martha Hollenbach and twelve children seven living William Martha John Froeschle Jennie Mia David Bratton James George Annie Sarah and Mrs Samuel Kaney. Funeral at New Hope church led by Rev Range from 1 Tim 1 16 with burial in the cemetery.
G McConkey former commandant of WMA from 1892 to 1906 and now private secretary to Mayor Rolla Wells is named city register replacing Patrick B liggibbon who was suspended for issuing fraudulent city printing tracts. McConkey to serve temporarily.
A partial OCR reads about a prolonged path issue and a plan to patrol the initial section. It mentions Syrop stops nine cents and notes forces from Bucnd not present at Crenshaw and Tia as read. The text is garbled and unclear.
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