Kansas City Star Praised While Jackson County Court Scrutinized
A partially readable Kansas City Star critique of the Jackson County Court contrasts with praise for civic duty. The piece notes Missouri Day at the World’s Fair proclaimed by Governor Dockery and mentions local court drama including the Kratz case postponement and venire bribe allegation. It also cites political fare along with a critique of a Canadian rail sale and a Rowevelt flag issue. It mentions a Kansas City Intelligencer item and a Lafayette County native now in Alberta.
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Dockery
Wetaskiwin
Alberta
Acada
George Wilson
Lafayette
Mills
Missouri voters face moral campaign on Folk issue
Missouri voters confront a campaign framed by a moral issue as they consider electing Folk governor amid anger over legislative bribery. The piece argues for active Democratic effort, endorses a road building focus, and weighs state highway and penal roadwork ideas, including a state highway commissioner and road-paving programs with convict labor debated.
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Mispori
Folk
Gantt
Reed
Hawes
Mr. Walbridge
Walbridge
Missouri
Dockery
Mr. Folk
Road improvement era urged by Good Roads groups
The Good Roads Association plans four bills for the next legislature to reform road taxes, establish a state highway commissioner, authorize state aid for permanent road building, and employ convicts in road work. Supporters say tax payment in money may work better, while critics note weaknesses in the current system.
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Ofice
Ofloe
National Bureau
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Berge
Good Roads Associations
Good Roads Association
Tno
Lexington commercial club needed to press rail improvements
A 19th century editorial urges Lexington business and professional men to form a commercial club to press for better rail service and terminal improvements. It argues for an extra river route train, better passenger platforms, safer approaches, and road grading between depots, warning that travelers risk danger in snow or sleet and that action hinges on organized pressure.
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Lexington
St. Louis
Kansas City
Jefferson City
Waterloo
Hodge
Myrick
Demand for a Live Commercial Club in Lexington Cited
Historical discussion argues Lexington should sustain a permanent live commercial club amid many active social clubs. The Jackson County Court inquiry into road contracts reveals suspected bid irregularities, private extensions, and a concentration of work with Colyer Bros., challenging public trust in the court and its officials.
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Lexington
Daily Papers
Jas. A. Reed
John L. Harding
Jackson County Court
Zeipenhein
Colyer Bros
Tock Road
Jackson County
American railways face deadly danger from complacency
A recent Southern railroad wreck killed fifty and wounded one hundred twenty, underscoring cited U.S. rail safety flaws. Carol Wright notes 1900 rail deaths reached 806 with 112,091 injuries, surpassing Waterloo and Gettysburg. Ex speaker David Henderson suffers brain suffering, kept secret for months, with recovery now unlikely.
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Southern
D Wright
South Africa
United States
Wright
Waterloo
Gettysburg
David B. Henderson
Haseen
Lamar Dates for Democratic Speaker Tour Reported
Congressman Robert Lamar will make Democratic speeches on October 4 at Odessa at 1 30 PM and Higginsville at 7 30 PM. On October 5 he will speak at Confederate Home at 2 PM and Lexington at 7 50 PM.
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Robert Lamar
Odessa
Higginsville
Democratic County Committee Meets to Fill Vacancy
A Democratic County Committee meeting is set for Friday September 30 at the court house to fill the county ticket vacancy created by the resignation of Joseph B Elling who was the candidate for representative.
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Democratic County Committee
Court House
Joseph B. Elling
For Sale Six HP Engine and Saw Circle on offer
For sale one new six horse power engine and jack and one circle saw. Apply to 1 Spens 4 miles south of Lexington 9-10- Im a pi Lells .W of Buckner Is Spending.
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Spens
Lexington
Buckner
J. E. Helm
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K. D. Weedin
Ito
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W. A. Red
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Canadian Pacific
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Kratz
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Theodore Rowevelt
Lamar
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Axline
Oak Grove, MO
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