Painter Likely Re-elected as Painter Wins Tight Canvass
The Cleveland Leader notes the cost of tallying growth and questions the lingering presence of Ximas. The Republic confirms William R. Painter's likely lieutenant governor win after amended returns are weighed. The central issue is county canvassing boards correcting precinct tallies when returns conflict. Swanger already made such corrections in two cases, Holt and Dunklin, influencing possible final outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Painter
Republic
Swanger
Supreme Court
Holt County
Hadley
Dunklin County
W. R. Painter
Gompers and Officers Sentenced in DC Supreme Court
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor, John Mitchell vice president, and Secretary Morrison were sentenced by Judge Wright in Washington DC. Gompers got 12 months, Mitchell nine, Morrison six, for contempt of an injunction tied to the Buck's Store boycott. They appealed and were released on bonds of 5000, 4000 and 2000 respectively.
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Samuel Gompers
American Foderation of Labor
John Mitchell
Morrison
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Wright
Buck's Store and Range Company
St. Louis
Federation
Gould
Gompers
KING CORN Exposition Reframes corn uses and prices in Omaha
The Commoner notes the national corn exposition in Omaha reveals corn as more than feed and bread. By products are expanding, boosting corn and land prices. Future growth relies on intensified farming and scientific soil culture, with state schools aiding. Ten cent corn era may be ending in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Rough and tumble in Pennsylvania senate scramble
The editorial condemns the rush to fill Knox's senate seat after his Taft cabinet appointment. It attacks moneyed influence, machine politics, and forced legislator pledges, arguing the people and free government are sidelined while power and wealth collide over the vacant prize. The piece laments the absence of genuine public choice in the selection process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grit
Pennsylvania
Mr. Knox
Mr. Taft
Senate
Carnegie a free trader and steel tariff debate
The St. Louis Observer notes Andrew Carnegie’s testimony before Congress urging removal of steel duties. It marks him as a powerful proponent who argues the United States now leads in steel and needs no protection, while other manufacturers contest the stance. The piece highlights Carnegie’s vast wealth and his gift of a $1,000,000 wedding present as context.
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Andrew Carnegie
Scotchman
St. Ae
Carnegie
Ways and Means Committee of Congress
Europe
United States
United States Steel Corporation
American
Steel Corporation
Mr. Carnegie
Political pull tested in Keystone state election
The piece laments the dominance of special interests and machine politics in Pennsylvania. It argues for popular election of United States senators, claiming no candidate serves the people, no protest from press or public, and that state progress and welfare are secondary concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
United States
Oil Trust Faces Missouri Ban After Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme court bans Standard and Republic Oil companies from Missouri and orders Waters Pierce to reorganize by January 15. Possible motions for rehearing delay outcomes, with potential criminal prosecutions and fines for noncompliant firms. Waters Pierce, once a distributor for Standard Oil Indiana, could be shut down without supplies.
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Supreme Court
Standard and Republic of Companies
Missouri
Waters Pierce Company
St. Louis
Kennish
Ohio Pierce
Texas
Standard and Republic Oil Companies
Waters Pierce Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Uimited States Supreme Court
Earthquake devastates Three Provinces in Italy
The Dec 258 earthquake struck Cosenza Catanzara and Reggio di Calabria causing widespread damage. Governor-elect Hadley opposes Republican efforts to unseat democrats to boost party representation. Republican contestants fail to win broad party support, with protests in several counties and strong opposition from fair-minded members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosenza
Catanzara
Reggio di Calabria
Italy
House of Representatives
Republic
Jefferson City
Hadley
Union Protest Against Judge Wright Decision
The St Louis Central Trades and Labor union at its last meeting protested in strong language the decision of Judge Wright in the Gom pers Mitchell and Morrison cases. The resolutions claim the judge’s language showed strong prejudice against the defendants and organized labor, and assert the right to protest as Lincoln did in the Dred Scott matter and Roosevelt in the Standard Oil appellate decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Central Trades and Labor Union
Wright
Gompers
Mitchell
Abraham Lincoln
Dred Scott
Theodore Roosevelt
United States Appellate Court
Standard Oil
Missouri college to fund hog cholera serum success
A Columbia telegram dated December 26 reports that Missouri Agricultural College promises to save Missouri farmers 1 to 5 million dollars yearly with a $10,000 biennial appropriation for a perfected hog cholera antitoxin serum. Drs Dorsett and Connoway led the development and the college receives inquiries nationwide for samples and application guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coloumbia
Missouri Agricultural College
Missouri
M. Dorsett
United States Department of Agriculture
J. W. Connoway
Agricultural College
Divorce Action Notice in Bollinger County Court
Order of publication in the Circuit Court of Bollinger county Missouri warns defendant Alice Corgan to answer the petition for divorce filed by John W. Corgan. The notice states abandonment in 1907 and requires appearance by the second Monday of March 1909, with publication in The Marble Hill Press.
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Circuit Court
Bollinger County
Missouri
John W. Corgan
Alice Corgan
A. D
Marble Hill
Bollinger
Marble Hill Press
Jesse A. McGlothliy
Jesse A. McGlothlin
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Uncle Sam
Cleveland
Ximas
King Corn
Stone
Lutesville Marble Works
A. J. Manion
Lutesville
J. J. Chandler
J. A. Berry
Sam J. McMinn
W.T. Dickey
Asst
F. M. Wells
Cc. M. Witmer
T. Chas. O. Hobbs
E. B. Reck
2Xp
Bollinger County Bank
Capital
F.M. Wells
Chas. O. Hobbs
Yale
WM. Lages
Pres
B. H. Bollinger
Vicre-Pres
J.w.slinkard
Cashief
Bank OF
Zalma
Chas. King
D. F. Myers
Leo Slinkard
Will Mayfield College
Rosemont Hall
A. F. Hendricks
H. L. Miller
Fr. H. Graham
Undertaicer
H. L. Mililer
Louvesville,mo
Sue
Colman
Mareie Hi. Press
Baby
Willie
Mama
Grandma
Valley Telephone Company
J. L Ropertson
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