Missouri Campaign Echoes in Democratic Rally and Senate Fight
The era’s political tension surfaces with declarations of Democratic unity in Lafayette County as EVAN YOCNG and MEREDITH THOMAS announce candidacies for county judge and related posts. The piece frames a statewide battle over control of the U S Senate, railroads, tax policy, and school funding, contrasting Democratic achievements with Republican aims, and notes voter action on the senate question via primary ballots. It references Gov. Altgeld’s death, Prince Henry’s voyage, and Talmage’s travel amid ongoing national issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith Thomas
Ste
Evan
Shegiahee
Ayette
Missouri
Supreme Court
United States
St. Louis
Republian
Republican Party
Senate
Democratic Party
George Graham West
KR. C. Kerens
Personal Journalism Rebuked in Saline County Victory
Judge Cooney’s decisive win over Hon. Matt Hall rebukes personal journalism and vilification of citizens in district papers. The piece condemns personal abuse in the press, notes no charges against congressional committee members, and criticizes hostile coverage from Marshall reporters. The editorial urges restraint and denounces the ugly practice as rebuked by the county’s democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Cooney
Saline County
Matt Hall
Marshall
Cooney
Congressional Committee
Congressional Convention
Sylvie
Roosevelt and the Boer War A Moral Turning Point
President Roosevelt’s public stance in Washington rejects any US intervention to save the Boers, contrasting past American support for liberty with a newer policy of imperial restraint. The piece praises the Boer struggle as historically significant while lamenting a shift toward “old world” conquest and allegiance to Britain in recent years.
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Roosevelt
Washington
United States
South Africa
Great Britain
England
Rogland
Lafayette County Democratic Convention Delegates Chosen
The Lafayette county Democratic convention at Higginsville selected delegates for the Sedalia congressional meeting. Judge Henry Green chaired. Delegates include Clay township R L Mann and J B Williamson with alternates J F Larkin and D Wade. Davis George B Patton and B T Canterbury with alternates S G Enison and A B Asbury Jr.
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Higginsville
Lafaylettte County
Sedalia
Henry Green
Press
Lafayette County
Clay Township
R. L. Mann
J. B. Willamson
J. F. Larkin
D. Wade
Davis
George B. Patton
B. T. Canterbury
Middleton
Oscar Thomas
J. W. Horner
Grosshart
J. L. Berry
J. B. Hereford
W. B. Ewing
Washington
W. P. Keith
Kansas City
Republican Party
Missouri
Congress
County’ Central Committee
United States
Alexander Graves
Supreme Bench of
A Matter of Importance for Lexington Road Network
Lexington Missouri March 10 1902 Ephor Intellicexcen urges residents to back a new rail route as the Missouri Pacific line from Jefferson City to Kansas City shifts traffic. He warns current county roads cannot handle frequent trains and a better route to Wellington is essential for safety and growth.
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Kansas City Democracy
Jackson County
Lexington
Ephor Intellicexcen
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Jefferson City
Kansas City
South Point
Sedalia Branch
Wellington
Wrier
Saeed
Milian
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Neale
Manca
Ieitene
Bresh
Cthrasi We Loon
Dan'y
Indianapolis
Dunn & Co
E S. Butt
Washington Township
Altgeld
Ilinois
Prince Henry
Atlantic
Dewitt Talmage
San Antono
Texas
T. Dewitt Talmage
Talmage
Mr. Talmage
Mexico
Plelda
American Hospital
New Orleans
Gustav Haurle
Muroalog
St. Lanihn
the County Convention
Abeineville
Lafayette
General
Plement Store
Franklin
Moline Farm Implements
Columbus and Parry Vehicles
Bain, New Stoughton and Crescent
Halladay
Gem and Comet
Iron
C.W. Hays
H. Sinauer
Poplar Clothier
New Crand
Opera House
Mr. Walker Whiteside
Lelia Wolstan
Miss Lelia Wolstan
Mr. Whiteside
Portia Shylock
Rhodes
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