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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1903
Page
4
The Lexington post office lists the newspaper as second class mail. Dated Saturday May 2, 2005 the issue notes E N Hopkins as editor and LG Neales as business manager.
Yale University post graduate thesis author Bibert Cutler analyzes twenty one years of U S lynching data showing 3273 cases with 1872 black victims and 1251 white victims. He notes regional patterns, race factors, and argues delays in the trial system fuel mob violence and undermine justice.
The author argues that the law's delay harms the nation and suggests lynching crimes deserve speedy trials with limited appeals to reduce national shame. The piece frames lengthy processes as a reproach extending back to Shakespeare's era and advocates swift justice for outrageous offenses.
A reflective essay contrasts a boy with an air rifle killing birds with questions of morality. It argues birds symbolize virtue and innocence, condemns cruelty, and questions teaching children to slaughter living beings despite Sunday school lessons. The piece critiques parental influence and the erosion of humane instinct in children.
The piece argues that railway and industrial consolidations have grown beyond safe or profitable control. It cites Gould lines as an example and warns that stock market shocks could threaten major fortunes. It questions whether decisions are driven by public interest or by powerful promoters seeking expansion.
The updated law declares stealing fowl at night a felony. Officials say the provision mirrors prior crime definitions and tightens penalties.
The Kansas legislature funds a campaign to exterminate the jack rabbit under state agricultural college supervision, while top trustees are urged to take necessary steps. The piece frames Kansas through three historical periods, warning that oil, irrigation, and barbed wire shift focus from legend to wealth, threatening cultural decline.
The upcoming election will present five state constitutional amendments. They include free railroad passes for state officers, adoption of initiative and referendum, a 6 cent tax for free teeth in banks for students, optional police pensions for large cities, and a 4 cent tax to fund a new state capital building.
A Corder subscriber signing as Farmer argues brick roads may be cheaper and better than rock roads. He cites limited trials in New York Illinois and Wisconsin, noting brick roads are narrow with macadam strips, require no repairs, and cost less long term, but are hard on harvests in wet conditions.
The text argues mud roads burden farmers, proposing elastic shoes for saddle and draft horses as a relief. It notes brick or macadam paving as an alternative and emphasizes limited hauling capacity, delayed market deliveries, and dependence on favorable weather, warning dirt roads waste time and money.
The text argues Republicans may nominate Folk for governor despite objections from Volk and internal party reform calls. It notes GOP claims Polk was found by discovery and mocks their understanding, while Democrats resist aiding Folk. It suggests cross party moves as a potential path.
An examination of John A. Lee’s moral failing contrasts hoodlums and outlaws with a boodler. The piece argues he combines cowardice with roguery, failing due to a craving for approbation and fear of being caught, a contrast to pirates and highwaymen.
The article notes rapid growth in Bible production and translation. Voltaire’s prophecy is contrasted with current output of about eight million volumes yearly, reaching many languages for the first time. It highlights Bible societies, especially American and British, and cites American Society production through 1841 and projections toward fifty million volumes, urging greater American generosity.
Life insured for 2,000,000 by The Prudential through Philadelphia agents covers L. Rodman Wanamaker, son of John Wanamaker, with a 61,000,000 policy and annual premium over 50,000. He ranks as one of the world’s most insured private individuals, behind King Edward VII. John Wanamaker carries policies totaling 1,600,000, and John Aly Muck carcios 1,250,000, with 1,000,000 placed recently.
Last Monday morning Centralia suffered a disastrous fire that destroyed an entire block in the beet pit. The loss was estimated at 8100000 dollars.
Dr. Jones eulogizes Robert E. Lee as a man of deep faith and study of Scripture. He cites Lee's presidency at Washington College, Bible society work, and daily family prayers. Lee reportedly gave the balance of $67 to a benevolence fund before his sudden paralysis and death.
The writer recalls twenty years away from London and describes English society as valuing steady comfort, intellectual nourishment, and a solid social fabric rather than ostentatious luxury. He notes English growth as a long, natural process guided by precedent, with daily life illustrating a well established order.
The text suggests a scattered discussion of survival of the fittest, spontaneous elimination, and social order. It notes individuals at home, comfortable without asserting self, while history does that for them. It mentions Hawthorne and an April Smart Set reference, indicating a literary context.
Baltimore daughters of the Confederacy add a fourteen-foot bronze figure group to Monument City’s memorial landscape. The ceremony on May 2 features the sculptor Wellington Ruckstutt. The pedestal rises eight feet of Missouri red granite with inscriptions honoring Maryland soldiers and sailors in the Confederate service from 1861 to 1865.
A Manila Review summary cited by the New York Tribune notes three years of commerce in the Philippines during American presence. Trade rose from 29.6 million in 1900 to 52.1 million in 1902, with US imports increasing from 1.66 million to 4.04 million and exports to the US rising to 7.69 million in 1902, led by Manila hemp as the chief export.
Advert asks readers to share any successful or failed cures using Greens August Flower for indigestion dyspepsia liver trouble. Claims long sale in civilized countries and offers a free book in exchange for correspondence. Mentions 26 cent and regular sizes, sold by Leroy Farmer, Talbot Simpson and J. Bh Major, who left for Kansas City on stock business.
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