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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
4
The notice states the item is entered as second class mail matter at the Post Office in Lexington Mis. indicating mailing status and official classification for publication processing.
Authorized notices list Samuel C. Major as Democratic candidate for Representative in the Seventh Congress District and J N Houx for Judge of the Crime Court in the Fifteenth, with August 1 primary action. Also J W Seaton as candidate for State Senator from the Seventeenth district, pending Democratic primary on August 1, 2016.
County candidates listed for Lafayette County races. Robert J. Sims seeks Sheriff, Andy Wilcox seeks Assessor, S H Noyes seeks Treasurer, Clarence L. Vivion seeks Prosecuting Attorney, all subject to Democratic primary action on August 1, 1916.
Frank M Mabry enters the race for Lafayette County sheriff pending official action. The notice notes Mabry as a candidate seeking the sheriff position subject to formal party and election procedures.
Lafayette voters head to the August 1, 1916 primary with B. T. Payne seeking the Democratic nomination for coroner. He campaigns on local health and public safety concerns, aiming to fill the county position.
The piece argues Count Von Bernstorff delayed urging German citizens to obey U S laws, criticizing long past warning. It notes Republicans once honest on policy now pressured to unite against Wilson, with many voters unwilling to settle grave questions for pie.
The Glasgow Missourian urges nominating John T. Wayland for State Auditor in 1916, arguing he is as qualified as current auditor John P. Gordon and would avoid weakening the ticket. The piece opposes a third term for Gordon and favors two terms as ample for any official.
The New Franklin News notes Hon. Sam Major of Fayette announces his campaign for Congress against Hamlin. Major, a Howard County figure, previously served as prosecuting attorney and state senator. The Democratic Committee and County Officers endorse him. he plans active campaigning and public meetings for voters to meet him.
The Gilliam Globe notes the In State Track Meet with 51 schools competing. The piece highlights the success of Rollins Field on May 18, 13th annual event in Columbia, with 850 athletes from 61 schools.
The district welcomes Sam C Major as a congressional candidate. Voters recall his 12 year predecessor Hamlin Jess and emphasize Major's record as Howard County prosecuting attorney and State Senator. Native Howard County Democrat with Kentucky roots, Major is portrayed as building both personal and party strength nationwide.
Mrs Sallie D Russell traveled to Kansas City yesterday for a short visit, returning to her home soon after.
Mrs. R. A. White came back to Clinton Monday after attending the funeral. Her daughter is Mrs. Owen Gaffin. Miss Hellen Welch, who had been visiting Major and Mrs. R. P. Palmer, left Wednesday for her home in Hannibal Missouri.
Mrs. W. E. Anderson of Clounda Iowa arrived Wednesday for a visit with her brother Major R. P. Palmer at his home.
In the August 4 1914 primary report from Greene County the Blue Book shows Hamlin losing statewide and even his own city precinct in Springfield. Durst advanced with decisive margins, reflecting a sweeping defeat for Hamlin.
Dr. W. R. Eckle and Dr. Z. M. Williams traveled to Buckner on Wednesday to attend a District Conference Meeting of the M. E. Church South.
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