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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1901
Page
4
The Intelligencer reflects national shock after the Buffalo assassination attempt on President McKinley. It denounces anarchist violence, defends democratic unity, criticizes partisan attacks, and calls for calm, civic duty, and protectionist debate while urging Lexington growth and vigilance against smallpox. It also skewers hostile press and clergy for unpatriotic rhetoric.
The Intelligencer thanks Webster Davis for the copy of his book John Bull's Crimes or Assaults on Republics. The versatile writer presents a well told account in splendid English. The work depicts a strong love of country and opposition to imperial pomp and cruelty. It should be in every Lafayette county household.
Arrangements are being perfected in Lesington to host an entertainment to raise funds for buying Historic Harewood. The project is led by a society of Americans including Admiral Dewey. Harewood near Charleston WV carries historic value tied to Col. Charles Washington, brother of President George Washington.
Senator Cockrell writes to a friend in Chillicothe denying the Kansas City Journal interview in which he was quoted saying silver is a dead issue. He declares he refused to be interviewed by the Journal reporter and maintains he remains a strong believer in bimettalism as he always has.
The 1901 02 session began Thursday under favorable conditions showing the college holds public favor. President Edward W White and Associate President Robert N Cooks remain in charge ensuring stable administration. New science faculty include Miss Gae Myers from Illinois. Violin instruction added by Miss Hulda Kreber a German trained graduate from Leipzig Conservatory. Maude Fun of Ohio leads vocal department, Miss Fish a New England Conservatory graduate and concert singer. Attendance this year shows steady interest.
The report notes over fifty percent more day scholars than last year. Missouri has the largest number from away from home, followed by representatives from Indian Territory, Colorado, Kentucky, and Kansas. Others arrive from additional states. Fifteen pupils come from Indian Territory and students from other states total eight to ten on average.
The Annville area will host the Old Men's club from La fayette county on the 28th for its annual officer election. Memorial committees will report on the deaths of members Menoah Beamer and Asa Hatch, among others, with two noted members having passed since the committees were named.
The contract for a new bridge a mile north of Dover near the Lockhart place will be let to the lowest and best bidder at ten o'clock next Wednesday morning September 18 instead of the date previously advertised. Don’t forget this.
The Dal Intelligencer regrets omitting mention of Mr Las O. Chapaan and Miss Anolo Manly who directed and presented a delightful entertainment. Also overlooked was a musical number by Marie Keach, Neilie and Beo Phice with Lewis Gordon. An apology is tendered for the missing items.
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