Announcement of Willard Vandiver and Merrill Pipkin candidacies
Authorized notice names Willard D. Vandiver of Cape Girardeau County as a candidate for re election to Congress from the Fourteenth district, pending Democratic convention action. Merrill Pipkin of St Francois County seeks the judicial seat in the Twenty Seventh circuit, pending judicial convention action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard D. Vandiver
Cape Girardeau County
Fourteenth
Merrill Pipkin
St. Francois County
Twenty-seventh Judicial Circuit
World War Tensions and Cuban Policy Debate Rise
Washington talks and Madrid cables frame a pacific approach to Cuba as McKinley prepares a comprehensive message for Congress. The Senate House coalition may push a Foraker resolution for Cuban independence and US intervention if Madrid resists. Meanwhile Missouri floods devastate Cape Girardeau and surrounding towns with vast property loss and mass evacuations.
Nominees Named in Stoddard County Democratic Primary
The Stoddard County Democratic primary last Saturday named nominees for county offices: Representative W. J. Ward and Thomas Connelly. Probate Judge J. A. Evans. Sheriff J. W. Farris. Prosecuting Attorney A. L. Harty. Collector Asa Norman. Recorder Thomas Ezzell. Circuit Clerk J. N. Panch. County Clerk Geo. H. Crosser. Treasurer W. H. Moore. Presiding Judge G. W. McDavid. Associate Judge from the first district Edward Weber. A large vote was polled. Marshall candidate T. B. Sexxom seeks State Superintendent of Public Schools. Gallatin Democrat praises Prof. T. K. H. Spencer, Marshall superintendent and school book commissioner, as qualified and diligent for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae
Stoddard
W. J. Ward
Thomas Connelly
J. A. Evans
J. W. Farris
A. L. Harty
Asa Norman
Thomas Ezzell
J. N. Panch
Geo. H. Crosser
W. 2. Moore
G. W. McDavid
Edward Weber
T. EB. Sexxom
Marshall
Spencer
Gallatin
Sma
Ile
Jess
Judge Fox As Candidate For Twenty Seventh Judicial Circuit
The Madison County Desmocrat reports Judge James Cox will run for judge of the Twenty seventh Judicial circuit. Health concerns may favor Cab Lie, but Fox is praised as one of the state’s most impartial judges with a long record. The piece notes his strong standing and predicts he will be a formidable candidate at the convention. The column also discusses the silver question and criticisms of plutocratic editors, tying politics, finance, and public debate to ongoing constitutional issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Madison County
James Cox
Made Ison Democrat To Infer Its Friends That He Is A Lie Wace
Judy Pox
Chron
Oman
Pax
Ilinois
Howdy
Atlanta Constitution
Maonery
James Johnson
Brownwood
Ellege
Scheperville
Clubb
Lutesville
W. VY. Froman
Sam Baker
Wesley Null
James IL. Allen
Coonstreet
United States
Cuba
Lewis Null
Charley Eilege
T. H. Bailey
Palicis
Apadialiate
Hollinger County
Tl Romemggal
Wuoorespien
Remonetizing silver remains a live issue
The piece notes the persistent silver question in politics, urging candidates for governor or other offices to declare their stance on remonetizing silver. It argues the topic stays active among millions who voted for free coinage, despite ongoing debates and editorials.
Spain and US war fears amid naval boast and moral warnings
The piece argues Spain is weak at sea and the United States faces no military threat, while warning war would ruin families and moral life. It contrasts European fear mongering with American strength, urging restraint and condemning violence. A quip about a bishop and a working man appears amid theatrical wartime mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Louisville Quourier-Journal
Mississippi
New Orleans
Boston
Gol
Pensacola
Marel
Georgia
Shermann
Weyler
Wallstrest
Beacon Hill
Washington
Ccuuse
United States
Europe
England
Russias
Tampa
Havana
Manis Ali
Wreckage of the Maine and Cuba Intervention Talk
The poem fragment speaks of the wreckage of the Maine and calls for liberty amid a world of Spanish tensions. The Globe-Democrat notes McKinley will urge congressional intervention in Cuba in a forthcoming message without endorsing armed action and expects debate over recognizing Cuban independence and possible pressure from Congress before a formal plan is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Spain
Maine
Will Carleton
Globe-Democrat
McKinley
Cuba
Congress
Louse Duct Senate
Executive
Americans Not Wasteful In All Respects, Says French Visitor
A French visitor remarks that Americans save details in big works that boost profits, noting a grindstone device that sharpens tools automatically saves labor and materials. He contrasts European efficiency with American household waste, concluding Americans lead in many economic practices though they may waste in households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Waton
Bays Uns
Sandid Ericia
Development of Alaska and westward immigration analysis
The piece weighs Alaska’s potential wealth against the steady influx of settlers. It recalls California’s gold rush, noting pioneers faced hardship and disappointment. It argues immigration could shape the Northwest’s development, echoing early territorial growth and civilization efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Klondike
Great Northwestern
Aab
California
Proverbial Wit From Grit On Rural Life And Morality
A rural voice mocks effort and virtue in rustic aphorisms about animals work, temper, and social duty. It jokes on perseverance, hunger, hard cider, and the flaws of self control, ending with a humorous jab about a woman an old maid and fragrance of feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat
Hull
Yankee War and the American Navy’s Growing Native Roots
The piece traces the early American navy from its revolutionary roots to late 19th century data, noting that by 1890 and 1896 a majority of enlisted men and apprentices were American citizens. It argues the navy’s future lies with native sailors inheriting proud traditions, and highlights Lake Champlain and Copenhagen as benchmarks of American seafaring prowess.
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American Republic
United States
Lake Champlain
Nelson
Copenhagen
Herbert
Change in mission era tale of colored deacon
A dialect anecdote recounts a deacon reflecting on shifts after two years of missions. He recalls silk hats sent for heathen church visits and a scene in which congregants attempt poker with a church card, illustrating evolving attitudes and behaviors among the mission group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guid
Fragmented OCR: politician event with unclear details
A garbled OCR passage references a campaigner, a speaker named Hadley, and a political audience. The text is severely mangled, with missing names, places, and outcomes, rendering a coherent summary impossible from readable fragments.
Local dry goods store offers low prices on hats clothing boots
A Chicago tailors line is added with spring samples from Born & Co. Customers are urged to order suits to stay in style, with a guarantee of a proper fit if chosen. The ad emphasizes complete stock and very low prices on dry goods, hats, clothing, boots and shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Herald
Pigg
Farmington News
Times
Arm & Hammer Soda
Born & Co
Chicago
H. Schwering
Warren Building
Lutesville
Marble Hill
Produce Exchange Request for Feathers Hides and More
A regional exchange invites farmers to trade produce for goods. Citizens are urged to bring feathers wool eggs dry hides furs and any other items they have to swap for available merchandise. The notice highlights a wide range of farm products suitable for trade and calls on participants to visit the exchange location for details.
Remember the Place and Local Notes From Scheperville
A fragmentary rural column recounts political and social anecdotes from Zalma and Scheperville including a heated campaign moment, local character sketches, weather notes, and proposed community changes. It mixes quotes, town names, shops, and person mentions with satirical opinions on politics and reform.
Weather and hometown notes on Castor area readers
Fine weather prevails while high waters caused damage along Castor. Local notices report infant deaths, visitors from Senath and Glen Allen, and various town happenings including farming, teaching, trade, and political chatter among residents such as Umple James and James Seabaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castor
Zalma
Mia
John Boyd
Jacob Berry
Luke Vance
Glen Allen
Stoke Ramsey
Clubb’s Creek
R. UH. Greenwood
Spear
Greenbrier
Mark Champion
Houston
A. J. Croweh
Beeen
Tinerah
W. D. Viewdiver
Jodo Jaren
Vox
SCH PRAV ILL Not seomng anything in your pa per
An inarticulate note complains about not seeing anything in the paper from a place named Sch Prav Ill and offers to endeavor. The brief text reads as a fragmented message about content absence and intention to pursue. The source lacks clear individuals, dates, or events to anchor a fuller summary.
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Woodford
Madrid
Istenor
Judge Day
Reed
Pope
Senator Foraker
Ohio
House
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Cubs
Unite States
Republic of
Guba
Cuban
The
Paxis
Southeast Missouri Medical Association
Cape Girarde
Bird's Point
Dunklin News
Hawkine
Girard
Linoig
Shawneetown
Doad
Evansville
Jad
Watterson
Dr. Templetio
Gan
Torbury
Ione
Pacific
the Yankee Sailor
Wald
Tom Briarwood
Detroit
Hye
Daoton
Hadley
Dane
J. V. Slinkard & Company
Missouri
Chattanooga and
Oliver
J. W. Slinkard & Co
Zalma, Mo
Mike
Alia
New York Press
SCH Prav Ill
C. M. Witmer
Marble Hi
Omce
A. Bander
C. A. Sander
Sander & Son, Physicians and Surgeons
Mantle Wil
Omee
R. W. van Amburg
Bollinger
H. L. Cunningham
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Aturdivant Hank Building
W. K. Chandler
Notary Public
Marnli
C. P. Caldwell
Kennett, MO
Ins
Kennett
Supreme Court of
Henry N. Phillips
Poplar Bluff
Bellinger County
Moses Whybark
Manane Hine
W. A Dunn
Joseph W. Caldwell
Bollinger Go
Henry Gaines
Zama, Mo
Zalina
Brownwood and Northwestern
Twin City Hotel
High Street
Courthoure
W. P. McCans
S. Maible
F. M. Wells
B. F. Stevens
Cash
Bollinger County Bank
Manone Hunn
Berwick
W. K. Chandlers Offica
Cape Route
ST. Louis
Cape Girardeau
Male
Cotton Belt
Tron Mountain Ry
Elta
Rat Mountain
Williamsville
Kania Cligy
Scott Memphin
Hunter
Cape Girantent
Panton
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