Announcements Reveal Local Congressional Candidacy
Authorized notices declare HON. WILLARD D. VANDIVER of Cape Girardeau county as a candidate for re election to Congress from the Fourteenth district subject to the Democratic convention. TLON Merrill Pipkin of St Francois county is named as candidate for judge of the Twenty seventh Judicial circuit pending convention action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard D. Vandiver
Cape Girardeau Counly
Congress
Fourteenth Congressional District
Tlon
Merrill Pipkin
St. Francois County
Twenty-seventh Judicial Circuit
Return of American and Cuban Evacuees From Havana
Americans and Cubans seeking to leave Savana traveled Saturday on three ships, with the Olivette carrying nearly 300 to Tampa. General Lee and Vice Consul Springer handed American interests in Cuba to British Consul Gallan. Lee remained at Key West until a telegram from Washington arrived, then proceeded on the Olivette. He boards the Olivette again, heads to Tampa by rail, and plans to reach Washington Tuesday morning in good health and spirits. Crowds awaited his arrival in Key West, while Havana faces food shortages due to trade suspensions.
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Anr
Savana
Tee
Olivette
Tampa
Gen. Lee
Springer
Cuba
Gallan
Key West
Washington
Ile
Blanco
Tavana
Havana
Erse
Lee
Blanero
McKinley message cited as weak by Vandiver allies
The dispatch quotes President McKinley’s message as delaying Cuba independence and preparing for war. Senator Ingalls calls it weak and indecisive due to hidden malign influence. Junor Fox holds court at Perryville this week. Junor Natie seeks Madison county legislative seat. Confederate officer Citas, once with Forrest’s cavalry, died at home in Memphis after brief illness aged 67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Enterprise
Vandiver Saya
McKinley
Cuba
Ingalls
Gay
Jaman
Citas
Forrest
Memphis
Tenn
Primary politics and accusations in Missouri contests
Reports from Fredericktown and Dent County detail court and campaign activity as voters weigh the 850000 dollar libel suit involving Marquand residents, primary results, and party disputes. Mentions include Congressman Vanbrver in Washington, B Benson Cahoon’s activity, and Democrats vs Republicans amid ongoing war money concerns.
Spain clings to Cuba despite offers to buy it
The piece argues Spain would face war with the United States rather than surrender Cuba, noting a Cuban offer of 100 million to be guaranteed by European financiers. It recalls Spain’s costly efforts since 1868, contrasts past territorial concessions, and questions Spain’s stubborn stance versus buying Cuba.
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United States
Cuba
Eusropean
Spain
Netherlands
Italy
Philip V
Franco
Porto Rico
France
Joan Wan
Lonsivan
Burford to Enforce Game and Fish Laws Across State
The piece outlines Burford’s plan to prosecute dynamiting and poaching under the fish and game laws. It notes past lax enforcement, threats to use deputies statewide, and public attitude shifts after initial dispatches and a few convictions. It contrasts national sentiments about Alaska Cuba and criticizes sensationalism in reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir. Burford
Dingley revenue plans face tariff clash and tax shift
The piece argues against raising present tariffs and taxing free-list items to cover deficits, urging taxes on beer whisky tobacco and financial transfers instead. It notes beer and whisky levies potential gains, while criticizing broader tax on commerce and mentions wheat crop outlook and a Missouri liquor case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
New York World
Widow Charlotte Mitchell Dies at 85 Near New Wells
Mrs Charlotte Mitchell widow of Anderson Mitchell died at her home three miles southeast of New Wells on the Adams and aged 85 years 10 months and they. She fell victim to pneumonia and was buried last Sunday at Old Apple Creek church in a large funeral. A Meth odist church member she had many friends. Anderson Mitchell of Bollinger county attended the funeral at Apple Creek church. Kinder went to St Louis for surgery on his hand.
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Jackson
Charlotte Mitchell
Anderson Mitchell
New Wells
Mra
Mitchell
Old Apple Creek
Methovial Church
Kinder
St. Louis
Bollinger County
Apple Creek Church
The Ingot of Courage in Ardennes Town
A starving laborer in the Ardennes receives a magic ingot from a charitable physician. The family thrives as the ingot stays hidden, until a beggar later uncovers a hidden inscription urging the man to face life boldly and yield the treasure to aid another in need.
Proclamation Offered Reward for Sam Davenport
Lieutenant Governor Bobe Hins issued a proclamation offering a reward of 76 dollars for the apprehension of Sam Davenport the suspect in the murder of Charles Hattio Danklin County on December 2 1907. The notice outlines the fugitive warrant and urges public assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobe Hins
Sam Davenport
Charles Hattio
Danklin County
Billville on the Run in Frank L. Stanton Verse
A fragmentary historical clipping presents a wartime era poem by Frank L. Stanton about a Legionnaire dreaming of glory and Billville’s debts. The text pivots to Sam Jones’ sermon emphasizing home life as true measure of virtue and moral character over public displays of fame.
Farmer’s broken plan ends in ruined sewing machine wedding promise
A young farmer explains to a justice of the peace that a proposed marriage hinges on buying a bran new sewing machine. After a wagon accident wrecks the machine and gear, Sally Ann insists “no machine, no weddin’.” The squire notes the situation while Sally Ann hurries toward the Clover Tops to confront Mrs. Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Ann
Justice of the Peace
Sally Ann Jist
Jim Walton
Sally
Squires
Mrs. Walton
Reading public life in the era of the Hilleon and Ghivago Regard
The fragment mentions Mrs. Burton Kangal and the Ghivago Regard in a discussion of readable public life. It hints at a speech or statement about truth and audience response, suggesting tension between courage to speak frankly and audience perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Kangal
Groceries Atasnap ad promises good deals and ready exchange
Daily demand items offered at low prices include Arbuckle coffee 10 lbs for 1 dollar and green coffee 12 lbs for 1 dollar. Soap, sugar, baking powder, and Arm Hammer soda are advertised. Dry goods, hats, clothing, boots, and suits from Born & Co. Chicago tailors. Trade in feathers, wool, eggs, hides, furs, and other produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arm & Hammer Soda
Remember the Place and Reading Advice in Zalma
A fragmentary collection includes advice on reading aloud with natural tone, clear enunciation, and identification with the author. It cites works on pronunciation and notes aging Civil War veterans, ending with a Chicago Chronicle reflection on patriotism and long-lived survivors.
Fragmentary dialect snippet on travel and money news
A garbled dialogue fragment features an older man and references to emigration, money, treasure, and a railway train. The excerpt hints at financial concerns and travel between places but lacks clear context, names, dates, or a coherent narrative.
Had a Sinecure in the Army Cook Tale
An elderly ex-soldier applied for a cook's job with the army as rumors of war with Spain spread. Asked about experience he said he was a cook in the Confederate army, but admitted it did not work, noting there was nothing to cook, sir.
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Bretholmson
Spain
Animay
Attlanta Constitution
April Fool No Person May Play Pompous Pranks, Detroit Progs Says
A chaotic April Fool tale unfolds with Matty denouncing tricks while recounting a night of pranks. A party tale spirals into comical mishaps including a censored wardrobe malfunction and a crowded streetcar rush, drawing laughter from onlookers.
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Aome
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Junor Fox
Perryville
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Madison County
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Wm. Matthews
Henry Graharo
Marquand
Fredericktown
Vanbrver
Axp
B. Benson Cahoon
Poplar Bluff
Missouri
Dent
Lanna
Democratic Congressional Committee
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Butler County
Mulkinley
Republican Party of
John A
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Caruthers
Dunkiin Democrat
Masonry
Kentucky
Russia
Alaska
Hawkins
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Roro
Republic
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Orave
Dingley
Wayne County Journal
Dlapatch
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Poplar Hla, Mo
Ardennes
Ilia Frank
Billville
Legion
Goenhir
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Geewhizz
Billville Town
Frank L. Stanton
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Shermon
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Zalma
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Born & Co
Chica
J. W. Slinkard & Co
Zalma, Mo
Grant
Sheridan
McClellan
George H. Thomas
Hancock
Logan
Frank P. Blair
Gen. Sherman
Admiral Farragant Unvil
Chicago Chronicle
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Matty
Detroit Free Progs
Owen
Mutly
Patty
Fatty
Tenny Haery
C. M. Witmer
Marble Hill, MO
A. Sander
C. A. Sander
Sander &Son, Physicians and Surgeons
Marble Will, MO
R. W. van Amburg
Lutesville
Bollinger
H. L. Cunningham
Geulist
Aurint
Cape Girardeau
Stumdivant Hank Building
W. K. Chandler
C. P. Caldwell
Kennet, MO
Ataorney
Kennett
Supreme Court of
Jlenry N. Phillips
Moses Whybark
Marine Hill
Minsport
Joseph W. Caldwell
Bollinger Ga
Marble Ilill
Libnry Gaines
Zalmia
Brownwood and Northwestern
Lex
Twin City Hotel
Echoll Hotel
High Street
Courthoy
P. McCass
Poor's
Mantle Will
Yue Sampla
Connecnon
F. M. Wells
F. Stevens
Cesh
Bollinger County Bank
H. Schwering
Warren Building
Marble Hall
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Manoye Hitt
Missogna
Mulitest
W. K. Chandlers
ST. Louis, Cape Shameee
Fort Smith
Cotton Belt
Tran Mountain Kya
E. F. Blomever
Cape Giraribau
State Normal School
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Oouaig Oferuly
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