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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1902
Page
4
A jumble of names and offices fills the page from Clay to Middleton townships listing judges clerks treasurers and constables along with scattered notes on hotels oil discovery and a sensational aside about a judge and a hanging. The item threads through local offices and recent rumors while adding odd editorial asides about Kansas City hotels and a Belton oil strike.
Fragmented memo cites King Edward’s coronation window between the 4th and 16th of August. It mentions Spain’s weather, Earth tremors near Tulsa, and public works in Missouri including rock road projects and a historic Arkansas editor’s death.
Knoss City Real Estate Exchange seeks state legislation to adopt a Torrens like title system. The plan would start in counties over 60 000 population, simplify transfer and security uses, and reduce title litigation by centralizing title perfection under probate court authority.
An editorial mocks the GOP as trying a two-horse act after seven months of Congress with a pro trust majority, condemning inaction on Cuba and anti trust efforts. It notes Roosevelt’s intermittent promises and predicts a public backlash as Mark Hanna touts a Teddy Roosevelt spectacle.
The state school fund would be divided for the year at a rate of W0 cents per pupil more than the previous year, indicating a higher allotment per student to support school finances and programs.
The Missouri Democratic convention in Springfield finished its work naming a ticket for the supreme court. Judge Gavon D. Burgess, Leroy B. Valliant, and James D. Fox are profiled with their careers, while Judge Sherwood’s defeat is linked to age and alleged corporate influence, and Stone's lead in the senatorial race is noted.
The Lafayette county delegation kept votes scattered to compliment other candidates as Graves could not be nominated early. This move, approved by Graves, aimed to preserve unity and receive Greene county’s promised solid backing when needed. The delegation’s flexible strategy guarded against enmity and strengthened eventual support for Graves.
Fragmentary notes recount a dispute involving Abmiran Shimer of Waverk Town claiming a large renormalization value. The text suggests a dispute over wealth or property and a response denying the assertion. Local authorities or observers are not clearly identified in the readable fragments.
A Kansas critic charges Governor Stanley with failing to enforce prohibition, arguing the policy has harmed the state for twenty one years. The writer attacks Stanley as ineffective and distant from the capitol, contrasting his campaign rhetoric with his record in office.
Jessie Morrison receives a 25 year sentence for the death of Mrs. Olfo Castle after three trials. The first trial yielded a hung jury, the second found her guilty of second degree manslaughter with a 10 year term, then a new trial led to the longer sentence.
The pension commissioner received a letter from an Illnois man asking a cut in his pension amid republican prosperity. The commissioner nearly died of heart failure noting it as the department’s only such request. Investigation found the pensioner to be insane and committed to an asylum. A local merchant praised our editorial on establishing a rock-pile and urged merchants to push the County court and city council for action. A united effort to secure rock piles and chan gangs was urged.
Callaway county Democrats back Knott and Bronaugh for railroad commissioners while declining to Instruct for supreme judges. Boone county Democrats instruct for Valliant Burgess and Waller for supreme judges and for Knott and Bronaugh for railroad commissioners.
Champ Clark spoke at Ban gor Maine a few days ago and local papers praise the address. Eastern writers are accused of thinking brains are confined to New England amid the tribute.
A Decatur man drank whisky at a local saloon then went home and killed himself. His wife sued the saloon keeper for 85,000, seeking damages in connection with the tragedy.
A bid by K M Taubman to erect a two story brick postoffice building at Main and Eleventh, 20 by 80 feet, with corner entrance and utilities, would be paid by the government at 40 dollars monthly for ten years. A Washington dispatch says the postoffice department has accepted the plan, with occupancy expected by November 1. The author voices pleasure at the improvement and suggests considering a second building to complete a brick block.
An old advert touts Saith's Sove Kidney Cure as a remedy to restore kidney health. It lists Chad W. Loomis as seller and gives an address at 698 for purchase.
Died at his home near Soncordia Suly Ov Martin Solpakenberg aged 51 years and 7 months. He was the father of eleven children ten of whom are living.
Warrensburg Star reports a Missouri education awakening as the State Normal School at Warrensburg enrolls nearly 1200 students, with 400 teachers in summer school and 400 more in branch schools. Advanced courses in multiple subjects are offered at low cost, prompting more teachers to seek further training during vacations. The board adds another term to the summer session from July 21 to September 5 to meet demand.
Will Go to Cleveland to lead Franklin Circle Christian Church one of the denomination’s largest with 1,000 members. Rev C H Plattenburg, longtime Uniontown pastor, will start September 1 after seven years here where 600 members joined under his tenure and missions contributions totaled 1,776 in three months. Community mourns loss as he moves to Cleveland and raises the choir. Captain James F Payne cited as a veteran editor and civil service appointee moving to Kansas City after Washington census and civil war service with Missouri volunteers. An Independence social and supper by the Catholic church is planned July 10 at Langs Place seven miles south. conveyance details to be announced.
The article notes shirt waist suits evolving from separate waists into whole garments from light linens, batistes, and silks. It highlights pricier hand embroidered pieces, Paris imports, and local embroidery, with black and white motifs dominating young women’s summer outfits and revived monogram trends.
Advice on earning youth and servant honesty through trust. Emphasizes treating young people with confidence and respect to elicit honesty and diligence, noting the impact on teachers, parents, and employers. Cautions against smothering familiarity while stressing fairness and clear expectations.
A scrambled set of kitchen directions describes combining flour milk and eggs to make a batter. It mentions beating egg whites separately to stiff froth then folding into the batter. The fragment ends with pouring into a hot pan and baking or cooking in a quick oven.
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