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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1907
Page
4
The Lexington railroad station, built for ornament, may be ready for actual use before cold weather. In Kansas City, after months of dispute, the council plans to submit a 200 year franchise proposal for the proposed new railroad station to a public vote.
In Tulsa Indian Territory this week DR Francis renewed the view that Brean would be the Democratic presidential nominee with little opposition. The piece notes reactions to Bryan, critiques the Russian constitution, and reports Kansas City’s confidence over hosting the 1908 Republican National Convention. Oklahoma poltics show Democrats aligned with prohibition and Republicans with license. Haskell touted as Democratic governor nominee and a constitutional prohibitionist.
The Kansas City Star notes Republicans in Kansas journey to Oklahoma to scrutinize the new state constitution plan. It recalls the Star’s past claim that a constitution drafted by three Republican delegates around a hotel fire was superior to the Democrat draft formed after deliberation.
Ibis notes that Mrs Potter Palmer is slated to wed the Baron of Tewksbury next fall. The piece doubts happiness as a baroness versus her humble, early days as a barefoot Irish girl helping her mother keep a toll gate on a rock road in Kentucky’s Peonyroyal Coun ties.
A group of railroad presidents agreed to cooperate with the national organization of charities and corrections to exterminate the hobo problem. They estimate losses from vagrants in crime and wrecks run into the millions yearly. The society will seek laws to apprehend hoboes and send them to labor, with railroads promising to fund and aid the effort.
The Kansas City Star elevates Herbert B Hadley as a leading Missouri figure, contrasting him with E Clarence Ellis and Senator Beveridge. The piece critiques incessant political pursuit and hints at potential political consequences for Hadley as attorney general and gubernatorial candidate.
The piece discusses Mr Hadley and Bevridge in contrasting manners about attention seeking. It notes the temporary two cent fare agreement and the differences between freight and passenger rate laws. It argues that Hadley’s personality influenced railroads to try a law before contesting another, reflecting the broader legal issues involved.
The new proprietors pledge to maintain the Intenpieencrn’s longtime lines, praising Gol Hopkins for editorial excellence. They promise straight news without modification or mutilation and warm, unwavering support for the Democratic party in Western Missouri.
Judge McPherson backed a three month 2 cent rail fare trial in Missouri with potential unconstitutionality review later. Railroads and public see inadequate testing. Ottomon travel rose then fell to prior levels after months. Critics fear only temporary relief. supporters hope for lasting change if upheld by higher courts.
Mrs Li W Groves and her young son L Wi dr returned to Corder Thursday evening after a several weeks stay with her sister Mrs C O Dyer. W G Kelly of Wentworth class of 1862 and vice president of Humboldt Portland cement visited Col sellers. I have about 45 suits to close out at 12.50 to 16.00, now 7.60, a chance for a top business suit at half price.
The Dooley satire in the July American Magazine mocks Taft Foraker Roosevelt Beveridge Root and Fairbanks as motor car candidates. Teddy Rosenfelt weighs the field likening candidates to drivers and brakes, predicting chaos and uncertain outcomes for the Republican choice and vowing support for Teddy.
Ambassador Bryce tours Oklahoma as part of his American Commonwealth series revealing rapid Americanization from tepee to skyscraper and pony to automobile. The piece praises Western enterprise’s reach into the Philippines and asserts John Bull’s Brother Jonathan as a swift agent of civilization.
The Lexington Intelligencer announces a management change with E. N. Hopkins and Colonel Sandford Sellers retiring and A. W. Allen and O. R. Sellers taking control. Allen, longtime Lexington figure, and O. R. Sellers, new editor since early year, bring youth and energy to the paper.
Last Saturday E N Hopkins and Colonel Sandford Sellers relinquished management of the Lexington Intelligencer. A W Allen and RK Sellers assumed control. Allen, formerly with Wentworth Academy and Buxton Skinner at St. Louis, is well known in Lexington. Sellers is a longtime Lexington figure.
The Lexington Intelligencer changes hands from EN Mopkins and Col. Sandford Sellers to Major A W Allen and O R Sellers with Col. Hoping retiring editor praised as a top state writer. O T L Sellers noted as a bright young editor in Lexington newspaperdom, with best wishes for success from the Olessa Democrat.
Mr A B Stickney, president of the Chicago and Great Western, addressed the Transportation Club of St Paul on rail rates. He cited 1905 data showing railroads paid 3.5 percent interest on bonds and 1.02 percent dividends on stock, arguing the average profit margin is about 3.02 percent. He contends rates are already as low as they should be and questions water capitalization and misleading dividend figures used to defend high rates.
An analysis from Harper’s Weekly on US Japan naval strength, noting British Malta analogy. It discusses US naval preponderance, reach of the Pacific, Philippines and Hawaii, and how Japan could gain strategic advantage by seizing coaling and bases if war began. It argues that battleships near Atlantic bases could not prevent a rapid Japanese move.
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