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Newspaper

Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1908

Page

4

Local political notices fill Intelligencer pages

The Intelligencer lists numerous party announced candidates for Lafayette County and surrounding districts including James P. Chinn, Frank Bowman, J. H. Christy, Charles Muschele, W. H. Waddell, Winfield Pracock, George Sullivan, 60 Marquis, A. Keith, Bate C. Drummond and others. It notes related items such as par status, flag day observance, and upcoming campaign dates. It also mentions a new book "School Buildings" by Howard A. Gass, offered free to school boards.

Howard A. Gass Gass

The Moving Picture Show in Lexington

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss the moving picture show as a business venture and its reception in Lexington, noting local support or skepticism and the venture’s perceived value to patrons and merchants. Ends mid-thought with unclear phrasing.

Zeppelins and Enoch Arden Draw Crowds in City Shows

Observers remark on recent life like depictions including Count Zeppelin's dirigible balloon and the stage portrayal of Tennyson's Enoch Arden. Audiences flock for realistic scenes and engaging performances, sparking strong public interest.

Count von Zeppelin Tennyson Enoch Arden

Two presidential nominees split contrasts in 1908 race

The piece argues that Roosevelt’s influence forced Taft as the Republican nominee over more popular choices, while Bryan emerges as the energetic Democratic standard bearer. It asserts Taft lacks magnetism and broad appeal, whereas Bryan is poised as the party’s strongest campaigner, predicting a starkly polarized contest.

Taft Republican Party Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt America Bryan

Senate bill and hearing on Akins Dyer sub treasury case

Senator Warner asked me to present a bill for him aiding Akins in seeking a congressional hearing on the $41,500 sub treasury loss. The measure would trigger an official inquiry into the facts, with Akins claiming no personal fault and demanding a fair hearing before Congress. I maintained the universal right to be heard and stressed that hearings require proper committees to examine the evidence for public justice.

St. Louis Warner Dyer Akins Congress Consideraton Govenor

Stong Defends Record On Unacted Bill In Congress

William J. Stong defends his congressional record noting a bill died in committee and he did not support it. He says he had no connection with Warner’s later bill and criticizes opponents for misquoting him. He cites Judge Shackleford’s insistence on thorough examination of facts before action.

Tees Warner House Committee On Claims Shackleford Missouri Shackle Chicago Iman Wa. J. Stong

Gelzer's Feed Service and Home Salon Notice

All orders for feed promptly filled at Gelzer's. Phone 14. Calon M76 Nannie Hicks for shampooing and massage. Ladies waited on at their homes. Agent for empress toilet articles, Prone No 25h.

Gelzer Calon Nannie Hicks

Unclear Names Incomplete Ad Item

Fragmentary OCR text lists names such as Spalidings, Snoddy, GroY, and Hibok Store with no coherent event, date, or action. The readable parts suggest a local business card or notice but lack a verifiable reportable item. No clear outcome or date to summarize.

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Mo Pac Ry Time Card Lexington Branch Sedalia

A fragmented rail company time card entry references the Missouri Pacific Railway Lexington branch with an additional Sedalia notation, indicating a payroll or schedule record for regional operations. The item lists locations as key identifiers without narrative context or dates.

Mo. Pac. Ry. Co Time Card Lexington Branch

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Intelligencer W. Allen B. Sellers Advanca Eoternal Lexington James P. Chinn Biante H. Christy Ate Democratic Party Sherive Charles &Muschele Sherif Lafayette County Ammoptios W. BH. Waddell Mewe Winfield & Pracock Lafayette Coan George Sullivan Oe Rcben Marquis Aaswwasor Prozecuting Attorney A. Keith Jayette County Bate C. Drummond White House Stone Marshall Caleb Powers Kentucky THE Taft and Bryan Jefferson Olive Jefferson City Kennedy's Crenshaw & Young's G. Looe Hibok Marie GEO Wittenberg White & Kerdolff Stalling Bros Senate Chambha Mrs Mark Sedalia Kansas City Lexington and Loomis V Daily Nes Louis Daily Daily Sun Sun VIA Chicago & Alton
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