Democracy and rail policy urge equality in wartime era
The speaker argues for federal control of railroads and waterways to end rate discrimination, boost water competition, and unify transportation under government coordination. He cites 1887 1906 1910 acts, wartime needs, and global trade, pledging to advocate Missouri interests in the Senate and support Woodrow Wilson's democracy.
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St. Lante
Kansas City
Missouri
St. Louis
Sussouri
Houth
Remion
Chicago
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fnell
Senate
Railroad Administration
Lamkin Seeks Missouri Superintendent Of Schools
The Missouri Democracy backs Vel W. Lamkin of Clinton Henry county for Superintendent of Schools. Lamkin, born January 18 1877 in Mantisesa California, rose from Clinton School principal to County Superintendent and then State Superintendent, praised as best to lead education and prepare youth for life.
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Missouri
Vel W. Lamkin
Clinton
Henry County
Lamkin
Howard A. Gass
Mr. Lamkin
California
Manttesa County
Lfe
Foll for U S Senator Nominee Endorsed by Columbia Times
The Columbia Times endorses Joseph W. Foll for the U S Senate to fill the late William J. Stone term. The paper argues Foll has training experience and a record of service, aligns with President Wilson, and represents Missouri voters within the Democratic slate.
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Missouri
United States
William J. Stone
Anime Party
Wilson
Nominde
Joseph W. Rolle
Democratic Party
Miakouri
Columbia Times
Folk's Path Marked by Past Actions and Service
The statement notes that Folk will be judged by prior deeds and suggests Polk's yacord denotes a commitment to service. It frames character through actions and public duty, implying a test of reliability based on history.
Folk Has Endorsement of President Wilson
A Clayton Argus report notes Folk won the Democratic nomination for United States Senator in Missouri and received President Wilsons unqualified endorsement. The piece emphasizes the implication of a virtually unanimous backing for the November election.
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Folk
Wilson
Clayton Argus
Gay
Democrats
Missouri
United States
Endorsed by Post-Dispatch on war unity in Missouri
The Missouri Democrats and Republicans unite on wartime resolve. Jundso Spencer is praised for war work and a son at the front while Folk is pledged to unwavering support of Wilson’s policies. The piece argues for a Democratic majority to back the President and prosecute the war effectively.
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Missouri
United State Senate
Jundso Spencer
Folk
Wilton
Congress
Folk Heat
Taulltus
War Administration
Gr Lous
World picks Falk as a promising Senate hopeful
The World endorses Joseph W. Falk as a capable future senator, noting his potential to surpass Missouri's recent senators. Despite disagreements in the past, the paper argues he is nominated by the Democrats and should win in Washington after years of party control.
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Joseph W. Falk
Missouri
Washington
New Work World
Supreme Judge Walter W Graves: Missouri Federal Judge Biography
Walter W Graves a native Missourian born in Lafayette county on December 17 1860 pursued common schools and State University education. He taught in Bates county 1880 then read law, partnered with Judge J D Parkinson, and practiced until 1899 when elected circuit judge. He became supreme judge after Judge Marshall’s resignation, declined Governor Gardner’s offer to fill Senator Stone’s vacancy, chose to stay in law, and over twelve years on the supreme court produced notable decisions.
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Walter W. Graves
Lafayette County
Bates County
J. D. Parkinson
Marshall
William Joel Stone
Roosevelt and Harrison urge voters to uphold the President
A Democratic column recalls Theodore Roosevelt and Benjamin Harrison urging unity behind the President during past elections. It cites Roosevelt warning Europe won t distinguish party lines and Harrison stressing Americans backing the Peace Commission, arguing for continued support to sustain policy and party majorities.
Folk for Senate hailed as capable reformer in Missouri
The New York Times lauds Joseph W. Folk in the Missouri Democratic primary as a lawyer of ability who served as governor and built a national reputation through his prosecution of official corruption. It praises his commitment to honest government even if some reform ideas are debated.
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Folk
Washington
Missouri
St. Louis
New York Times
Folk’s Election Is Paramount says Ferris
Congressman Scott Ferris of Oklahoma says Folk’s nomination matters to the nation and Missouri. He predicts Folk’s election will be a top priority in administration circles. Ferris, raised in Neosho Missouri, says Democrats and Missouri citizens will rally to his support.
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Folk
Ferris
Scott Ferris
Oklahoma
Missouri
Democracy
Citizons
Senate
Neosho
County Rally Urges Victory on Liberty Bonds
Local officials and volunteers press residents to exceed county goals in the Liberty Bond drive. Citizens are urged to participate promptly, with organizers citing shared duty and patriotic duty to support national finance and public works programs.
Parrots Lock In Liberty Bonds for Soldiers in France
This newspaper space urges readers to support the Fourth Liberty Bond issue by buying bonds to aid American soldiers in a war in France. It promotes patriotism and directs readers to contact their banker to place orders, noting the contribution by the paper and the Democratic State Committee.
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France
Democratic State Committee
Equitable
St. Louis
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THE
NEW York World
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Roosevelt
Harrison
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Theodore Roosevelt
Peace Commission
Preston
Shel
Nation
Joseph W. Folk
Parrots
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