Missouri Weekly News Briefs and Political Notes
The paper reports farmers and laborers gaining a voice in selecting the next Congressman, notes the editor of the Journal appointed Postmaster at West Plains, and lists local candidates for the State Senate including H. S. Shaw I. M. Carter and D. L. Rivers. It mentions Morrison seeking re election, James P. Walker’s long service in Congress, and August Thompson filing civil and criminal suits against Farmington women over beer. Samuel J. Randall dies in Washington at age 63, a veteran statesman and Congress member since 1859.
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Samuel J. Randall
Washington
Congress
Debates and Disputes in Missouri District Politics
The Mth Congressional district papers favor Jas Walker while others nibble at their own pick. Dr. Ditzler debates Dr. Binney on Water Baptism in Boonville after a Oak Ridge clash with Rev. DuPont. Ex Pension Commissioner Tanner, now earning 2000 a month with 47 clerks, was ousted by Secretary Noble. Fudge Fox rules Madison county Local Option Law invalid for publication and vote counting failures. The judge’s opinion is brief and clear.
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Mth
Eiter
Jas. 2. Walker
Jacob Ditzler
M. E. Church
DuPont
Baptist Church
Oak Ridge
Cape County
Bs. Binney
Christian Chiarehh
Boonville
Tanner
Noble
Pensian Bureau
Fudge Fox
Madison County
Southeast Missouri aspirants named for state offices
Southeast Missouri will present three candidates to the state conciliation in St. Joseph. Judge J. L. Thomas of Jefferson County seeks Supreme Judge, Prof. J. J. McGhee aims for State Superintendent of Public Schools, and D. J. Allen of Pewmont runs for Railroad Commissioner. Ben Deering denies Senate or any other office bids and says he will lobby outside. In Texam, two insect pests damage wheat across counties, with one similar to a small bag insect and the other a larger lady bag insect. together they wilt, yellow, and kill crops, with an estimated 76 percent loss in several veins.
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Missouri
St. Joseph
J. LE. Thomas
Jefferson County
J. J. 8. McGhee
D. J. Allen
Pewmont
Ben
Deering
State Senate
Jefferson City
Texam
St. Charles Feounty
W. WH. Wickinag
Calon
Prof. McGhee
Cape Now
T. Carrington
Love
Wolfe
Jidge Wear
Poilmoent
Congress
Tle
Nore
Ile
Soelortion
Jules Barclay
Sipreme
Tve
Til Hiss
Stel
Wear
Southeast
Madison county case stirs St Francois law peers
The text notes a Local Option Law ruling by Judge Fox in Madison county, predicting a similar outcome in St Francois county. Court sessions are planned for Farmington in May as two months remain before the State Democratic Convention.
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Madison County
Fox
St. Francois County
Farmington
Democratic sweep across states signals strong year ahead
The nationwide municipal election results delight Democrats as gains pour in from Indiana to Rhode Island and Montana. Republicans suffer losses in Indiana by 25 to 216, while Democrats win majorities at President Harrison's home in Indianapolis, seize the German vote in Cincinnati, and expand Democratic control in Rhode Island and Montana. Voters shift in Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Michigan and multiple towns, with a broad tide that forecasts a Democratic flood in 1809 or next November.
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Tn Trdiana
Issa
Harrison
Tnedianapolis
Tarrnison
Cincinnati
Rhode Island
Montana
United States
New York
Llinoix
Wisconsin
Iowa
Michigan
Sedalia
Kansas City
Lebanon
Five or Six Candidates for Gon Groom Race
A thin district election is expected to feature about five or six candidates for the gon groom seat. Voters anticipate a crowded field as campaigns begin amid early scrutiny and debate.
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Gongroom
Thin
Prutiny
Political intrigue around Walker in district nomination
The piece discusses a speculative plan to field candidates from various parts of the district to weaken incumbent Walker during delegate instructions. It notes Walker’s strong second-choice status in some counties, warns against supporting any covert manipulation, and cites Judge Wear’s stance on a circuit judge seeking Congress. It adds Mississippi County Board of Equalization work and a proposed real estate valuation increase to 75 percent.
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Toms Reuniton
Walker
Tris
Bolinger County
Matt
Board of Equalization
Mississippi County
Charleston
County Warrants and Debt Relief Call Urgency
A voice argues warrants lack liquidity for the poor who must sell at a discount. The text notes that able holders buy warrants legally, yet hardship remains. It urges methods to speed county debt repayment and aid those taxed who cannot bear delays in payment. It stresses urgent action to improve local finances and cash flow.
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Deli
Political tirade over Missouri state finances and party blame
An opinion piece criticizes Missouri officials, citing alleged State Treasurer Noland defalcation and comparing Republican and Democratic eras. It cites supposed spending totals, railroad loans, state printing costs, and tax implications, arguing mismanagement by Republicans and reduced losses under Democrats. The piece ends with a proverb and credits Steelville Democrat.
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Noland
Lubha
Sma
Missouri
General Assembly
Erate
Treasury Department
Bext
Steelville
Taxing incomes bill introduced by Hon Jas P Walker
Hon James P Walker introduced a bill to tax incomes. The measure was read twice, referred to the proper committee, and ordered printed for consideration.
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Jas. P. Walker
Income tax proposal and repeal of select duties
The text outlines a proposed federal income tax on annual gains above $2,000 with tiered rates of 5 percent, 7.5 percent, and 10 percent, applicable to all residents and citizens abroad, plus a repeal of duties on oil salt sugar molasses coal lumber wool iron ore pigments and tools. It notes passage by Senate and House and mentions a statesman dying at his Washington home from a hemorrhidal abscess at age 61.
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Senate
United States of America
Congress
United States
Washington
Free Education For Girls Movement by Ladies Home Journal
The Ladies Home Journal of Philadelphia offers free college education to any 18 year old girl who secures the most yearly subscribers by January 1 1891, with options at Vassar or other American colleges and all expenses paid. A second offer promises a full year at college for a 16 year old who garners 1000 yearly subscribers by the same date.
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Ladies Home Journal of
Philadelphia
Vassar College
Vassar
Ito
Ladies Home Journal
Aveh. Stet
Reward for Arrest in Bollinger County Infant Murder
In vacation the Hollinger County Missouri Court offers two hundred dollars reward for the apprehension and arrest of those responsible for the murder of an unidentified infant found near the St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway two miles northwest of Latexville Bollinger County. An additional hundred dollars will be paid if more than one person is apprehended or charged as accessory. Payment only after final conviction. Dated April 5 1890.
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Hollinger County
Missouri
Louis Mayer
Bollinger County
St. Louis
N.M. Ziwneuvas
Sinenev
Uti
Dustin x. Vinds Dw
Examinations Schedule For Marble Will Month
Public examinations will be held in Marble Will on the fourth Thursday and the Friday and Saturday following each month. Teachers are requested to meet me on those days. No midterm examination will be given. Yours truly W. A. Dunn.
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Marble
Mediare
W. A. Dunn
Notice of administration for estate in Hollinger County
Letters of administration granted for the estate of 1, Hl. Betes deceased by the Probate Court of Hollinger County Missouri on the seventh day of March. Creditors must present claims within one year for allowance or be barred from estate benefits. claims not exhibited within two years from publication are forever barred. Mary Cg Bays, Administratrix.
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Betes
Hollinger County
Missouri
Mary
Administrator's Sale under Boullinger Probate Court decree
Bligabeth Baker and William F. Burehiam as administrators in the estate of Joseph Baker deceased announce a sale by order of the Bollinger County Probate Court. On May 12, 1800 at the Bollinger courthouse west front, 10 am to 4 pm, the bid is for various parcels including parts of sections 6 and 8, township 3b range IM east, with 10 percent down and monthly credit for balance, interest at 8 percent.
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Emma Miles
Noree
Andrew Snider
Trebate Court
Bollinger
State of Missouri
F.stevens
Follawa
Crovted Creek
Coreen
William Baker
Joseph Baker
Recorder's Office
Uel
Mage
Josef Bake
Willi Haker
Hinonthy
Pale
Anim Wotll Poli
William FB
Chucham
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