Ohio Convention Stirs Dems In 1904 Campaign
The Ohio Democratic ticket headed by Kilbourne with Howells for lieutenant governor and Hidy for supreme court judge promotes tariff reform, anti trust measures, and a strict constitutional interpretation. It warns against expansion and foreign entanglements, arguing people power can curb trusts. The piece notes supportive events in Missouri and reflections on regional politics.
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Ohio
Kilbourne
Anthony Howells
Joseph Hidy
Supreme Court
Harry R. Young
M. B. McCarthy
R. PY. Alshire
James B. Holman
Board of Public Works
Republican Party
Party
United Confederate Veterans Announces August Reunion
From St. Louis headquarters, Union Confederate Veterans issues general order calling Missouri veterans to the August 8 to 10 reunion. Speakers include Gen Jas B Gordon and Gen F M Cockrell. Laura Edwards of Jefferson City named sponsor and maids of honor listed as Annie Keith Engine City, Mo Suzane Roberts Springfield, Mo and Clara Frances Bown Mar.
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Shall
Maggie Zollinger
Outerville
Kittie Pitts
Paris
Daisy Medley
St. Louis
Atwater
Liberty
Albert C. Allen
Jefferson City
Baldwin Opera House
Sons of United Confederate Veterans
United Confederate Veterans
United Confederate Veterans of Missouri
Jas. B. Gordon
J. B. Gantt
F. M. Cockrell
H. N. Phillips
W. L. Cable
Laura Edwards
Annie Keith
Engine City
M.o
Suzane Roberts
Springfield
Clara Frances Bown
Flocking to New Lands Opens Reservations to Lots
Thousands flock to Indian reservations soon to open under a late presidential proclamation. Some dislike the random lot plan while others praise its fairness. The piece notes many will be disappointed and predicts eventual Philippine allotment by lot for home seekers.
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Lot
Philippines
Looting the School Funds Prompts Missouri Fund Defense
The Jefferson City Press defends Missouri's school fund as princely and democratically managed, rebutting slanders from Republican journals. It notes ongoing growth under Democratic administration and asserts no issue with Missouri democracy or the fund. The piece also mentions a Chinese indemnity claim, a Louisiana Purchase Exposition Coliseum replica proposal, and Turkey’s recent payment of a US indemnity after ten years.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Prof Harvey Wiley on water as world foulest beverage
The Washington chemist Prof Harvey Wiley testified in a case calling water the world's foulest beverage. The text notes he could likely be elected Kentucky governor without opposition if he moved there.
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Harvey Wiley
Washington
Wiley
Kentucky
Parkman tales of frontier clashes told at Lake George
In a July Scribner's excerpt from Parkman at Lake George, the narrator recalls dramatic frontier episodes in Quebec and New York. He describes Patohin leaping at a rebel, choking him until fainting in Quebec streets, and outlines Lodian campaigns with Butler and Brant near Fort Staowix, the Fort Ann recovery after Burgoyne, and Sir John Johnson’s hurried flight with goods from the Mohawk, inviting listeners to hear more.
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Patohin
Quebec
Butler
Brant
Fort Staowix
Fort Ann
Burgoyne
Sir John Johnson
Tory
Champlain
Parkman
Lake George
Scribner's
Origin of Ragtime Name From Denver Ruling
A Boston Globe report cites a publisher claiming ragtime's name origin traces to Beo Harney at a Louisville party where two banjo players sparked a catchy rhythm. Harney, improvising on piano, entertained with snippets of popular songs, prompting a spectator to ask what he played.
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Boston Globe
Denver
Beo Harney
Louisville
Darkies
Harney
Maria Bee
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