Tariff debate fuels 1890s speech in Argonia gathering
The event features M Cockrell discussing state and national issues with emphasis on the Dingley tariff. Other notes include school program by Argonia Literary Society at Central College, a review of tariff policy and labor impacts, and the death of Rev. Wm. M. Prottaman in Boonville Missouri with biographical details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argonia Literary Society
Central Coollege
Friends of the
Argenta Literary Society
Rhyth Harrison
Lash Hope Gottschalk
Charlotte Donaldson
Hawley
Mary Wiles
My Oncle Chaney - Waterman
Lillian Moorehead
Tannhouser
Wagner
Ramsey
McClure
Rovine
Kerr
Norman
Sovietion
Central College
Protteman
Wm. M. Prottaman
M. KL
South
Boonville
Marietta
Ohio
Missouri
History of the State School Fund in Missouri
A detailed historical overview traces the State School Fund from 1820 Saline Land grants through 19th century investments, government reimbursements, and bond conversions. It covers key actions by the General Assembly, party dynamics, and the shifting handling of profits, with figures on fund balances, transfers to the sinking fund, and the impact of public lands sales and war indemnity money on Missouri’s educational reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Missouri
General Assembly
United States
Jackson
Pacific Railroad
State of
Federal Assembly
Democratic Party
James B
Thomas — Price
Thomas L. Price
U. S
Lowe
Sehoood Seminary
Opie
Capt. Bods
Seminary
U.S
Fider
Patel
Isue
What Rich Man Ever A Hero In Public Life
In a speech Mayor Reed questions Col Kerens for senator by saying money defines his qualifications. The speaker argues wealth rarely produces public service or genius and cites examples of historically great leaders from modest means. The piece contrasts notable figures with wealthy contemporaries and notes local obituary details of Geb Farner, a Dallas resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Reed
Col. Kerens
Bank sStock
University of Virginia
Iinois
New Orleans
National Bank
Truat
Lee
Jackson
Price
Longstreet
Bampton
Wheeler
Fitzhugh Lee
Ooa
Poe
Republican
Missouri
Ley Pel
Kerens
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MMB
The
Dingley
Ponilay
M. Cockrell
Paopart
Cskrell Upron
BaLiiune Kyioatlun
Facy
Republican Party
A. Poantow
Chas. Schwab
Hager
Ust
Bod
Roosevelt
Tross
Frances McClure
Flora McClure
Walcott
Misa Blanche Kerr
Air de Ballet
Chaminade
Misa Margaret Aull
Pride of Battery
Wright
Susan Yates
Holmes
Myrtle Daugherty
Vodel
F. Gumbert
E. J. Penstermacher
Mexico
Bir Ainter
Kokendurfer
Mr. Fenstermagher
Vely
Todlata
Kentocks
Lotore Goleg
Charlortan
History OF the State School Fund
Tolineon
Gratz Brown
Mleteber
Democrata Snd
Ito
Republicians
Gi. W. Wigglesworth
Leringwon
Teliowets
Lafayette
IQ. Young Jr
Firman White
Karans City
Witte Brus,” Stable
Lawaug
Aimking
Reed ON
Sistesmas
Peet
Geb, Farner
Donbrietar
Meg
Dallas
Texas
Hojwan
Ghia City
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