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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1906
Page
4
The record lists long term justice A. M. Woodson and short term justice Wallee W. Graves with other officials including railroad commissioner N. R. Oglesby congressman D. W. Hamlin and representative Joseph H. Christie. Names indicate a historical government roster.
The INTELLIGENCER notes the receipt of the 30th annual State Board of Agriculture report, a 485 page volume offered gratis while edition lasts. Applications for copies may be sent to Geo. B. Ellis, secretary, Colombia Mo.
Secretary of the Treasury offers for sale the $30,000,000 Panama Canal bond issue authorized by Congress. The bonds are dated August 1 and bear 2 percent interest payable quarterly. They will be available as the basis of national bank circulation.
In Breashaw County Kentucky a jury trial is being hindered by trouble over the case of Judge Hargis. The writer laments wasting state time on a formal trial for the old reprobate and suggests the Marcum faction should handle Hargis and associates without due process.
The writer argues that President Roosevelt should appoint Earl Morris of Centralia as postmaster of Boone County. Morris is a lifelong Democrat, father of twelve children with ten sons, and has filed for the office. his only endorsement is a photo of his large family.
The state mine inspector completed the 1005 coal mining statistics showing total mine value at 87,141,083 and noting coal value near half the surplus eggs shipped from Missouri counties. Lafayette County rose from second to first in coal production according to newspaper reports.
The Kansas City Star argues Roosevelt uses territorial statehood agitation to stall Congress and clear a path for other needed laws. It claims admission debates waste time and that the president seeks to finish the statehood issue to keep legislative measures moving.
The political outlook in Kansas favors the Democrats with a large majority seen as attainable. Republicans appear demoralized while Democrats boast strong nominations led by Col. Harris, who is regarded as the most popular man in Kansas, though Hooch is praised as a good man but faults loom.
Parliament missions travel to many towns to explain the harm caused by the massacres of Jews. Western governments have urged Russia to stop the outrages, believed ordered from the capital to divert revolutionaries.
Admirer Rojestvensky pleads guilty to cowarding over surrender of his flagship to the Japanese in the Battle of the Strait. He faces likely death or severe punishment as a sacrifice to a customary punishment for Russian reverses. James W. Mytton of St. Joseph calls for all candidates to release instructed delegates and enter a democratic primary to break a looming deadlock.
The Railroad Trust won broad court review contention before the last congress. The Beef Trust prevailed that government must pay Inspection expenses and update inspectors labels. Manufacturers secured rulings on coloring matter and extracts. New laws improve old ones but may serve campaign purposes more than public protection.
The public watches Mr Bryan for missteps as he remains a sought after speaker and editor. Congress’ last session appropriated about 880 million dollars, the largest single-session total, with big items in army pensions navy post office and civil services. Critics tie excess to protected industries and tariff defense.
The last congress considered but few epoch laws, passing several important statutes. The rate bill improves the existing statute and the pure food bill, while not perfect, aims toward better legislation. The inspection law could better packing house conditions, and Oklahoma's admission is viewed as better than keeping it out to limit western representation. Congress backs the president’s Panamanian lock canal plan, a decision seen as questionable by engineers but potentially risky for future canal rivals.
The firm Vaughan and Dotson ends its partnership by mutual consent. Mr Dotson left Tuesday to visit Nelson in Saline county and then plans to go to California for health. He previously quit the store for health reasons and, after returning, formed a new partnership with Vaughan but was warned to change climate and lifestyle. Dotson has no fixed occupation in view in California and hopes to find outdoor work. Meanwhile a horse driven by Neill Todhunter’s trainer Dr Jake ran through a barb wire fence near Higgitonville while being brought to Lexington for the Fourth of July races. Dr Fulkerson treated the wounds. recovery is expected, though some races may be affected.
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