Republican edict and governors stance on gambling and mail
A Missouri reader notes Governor Folk opposes licensing gambling in the breeders law while urging state fair funds without such fees. The Kansas Legislature and Standard Oil headline a major clash. Washington House balks at teacher pay but approves a $142,000 subsidy to a railroad to speed mail to New Orleans, amid ongoing federal mail contracts.
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Fouk
Folk
House of Representatives
Washington
District of Columbia
New Orleans
Jackson
Bill to shield bribery witnesses from testimony
A proposed law would bar using incriminated witnesses in bribery cases as evidence against them. The measure aims to deter bribery by removing fear of immunized testimony and grand jury disclosures, with Attorney General Had Tey saying it would make bribery a dangerous occupation. The Tar bill should pass, though it may not end the problem completely.
Education and clerks spark Missouri house clash
In a harsh condemnation, the Centerville Reformer criticizes Missouri Republicans for clerical overstaffing while advocating compulsory education as a public good. The piece argues honesty toward readers and supports Kinney's education bill as a means to curb crime and ensure child schooling, resisting coercive industrial schooling.
Compulsory Education and Industrial Schools Debate
The text argues compulsory education would offer relief but acknowledges costs. It suggests removing environmental influences by sending children to industrial schools to teach practical useful skills for earning livelihoods and becoming useful citizens, warning expenditures would be incurred and trials would reveal the cost.
Senator Ely Opposes County Supervision Bill in Dunklin Action
Senator Ely asserts nearly all Dunklin county teachers urged support for Superintendent Carringtons Will and asks voters to decide county supervision. He explains Missouri law already permits counties to vote on supervision and argues against forcing counties that rejected it to adopt a costly new office. He pledges to oppose the bill unless strong public objections are shown.
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Ely
Dunklin County
Carringrton
Missouri
Carter
Dunklin
PT. KR. Bey
Missouri Legislature Debates Normal Schools and Stockyard Charges
From the State Capitol reports two bills to establish new Normal schools in northwest and southwest Missouri, both favorably reported but unlikely to pass as funds are preferred for existing institutions. A bill to set stockyard charges passes senate and may become law, while a resolution to investigate stockyard looting failed.
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Missouri
Brown
Aldrich
Tubbs
Neer
Cape Girardeau Normal
Farmington
Clark
Wayne
Columbia
State University
Citizens of Columbia
House of Representatives
Capitol
Representative Lee
Mississippi County
Walmsley
Kansas City
Lee
F. J. Conrad
Marble Mill
State Board of Agriculture
Sam J. McMinn
Bollinger County
Thirteenth
Association
Capitol City
Joe
Senate
St Louis
Senate Committee
Jefferson City
Dunklin County Physicians Organize County Association
Southeast News reports the physicians of Dunklin county formed a county medical association. The article notes local events including a new theater opening in Fredericktown, coal shortages forcing mine closures, a village creek schoolhouse fire with library loss, a fatal train accident near Kennett, and a lockout at Mine La Motte lead mines amid labor tensions.
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Village Creek
Madison County
la Motte
New U S Judicial District Proposed for Southeast Missouri
A bill by Ton. W. D. Vandiver to create a new United States judicial district for Southeast Missouri would abolish the Cape Girardeau court and set the first term of court there in October. Counties named include Cape Girardeau, Scott, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Dunklin, Stoddard, Butler, Ripley, Carter, Oregon, Shannon, Reynolds, Wayne, Madison, Bollinger and Perry.
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Cape Girardean
Conseress
Ton. W. D. Vandiver
United States Judicial District
Missouri
Cape Girardeau
Scott
Mississippi
New Madrid
Pemiscot
Dunklin
Stoddard
Butler
Ripley
Our Correspondents Pruchunzan News Brief
Our Correspondents Pruchunzan report health is cool and cold weather affected woodpiles. TheTietory at this place has been shut down a few divs. Rosewell Myers is carrying the mail for PLM. Willie Williams attended court at Greenville last week. Mrs 8 E Tallent has been puny but is better. Public school will close in two weeks. News is scarce. Litrie Jake.
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Rosewell Myers
Tallent
Willie Williams
Greenville
E. Tallent
Litrie
Jake
Winter Woes Mark Oldest Local Citizen’s Passing
The town endures a severe winter with wonder piles, while newborns are reported at Born-To J Van doren and Born-To L Jansen. Henry Steverink traveled from St. Louis seeking warmth. J Scharenberg, an 85 year old Holland native, died Friday after a life of varied trades and Civil War hardships. Our rural mail carrier failed Monday, delaying valentines for local youths. Kennick
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J. Vandoren
L. Jansen
Henry Steverink
St. Louis
J. Scharenberg
Holland
Runiail
Kennick
Snider and neighbors in Whitewater visit. illness and cold weather noted
Clippard reports social visits by T. M. Snider and daughter with Miss Dora Snider to friends in Whitewater last Thursday. Mrs. Millar of Whitewater remains at her daughter Mrs. Snider’s home, very sick. Mrs. Reed’s sister from Michigan visits this week. Mrs. VanGilder suffers from cold and chills. D. L. Reed and sister visit A. E. Poinsett. O. J. Snider and family visit brothers. W. H. Allman notes it is cold for teaching. few children attend due to bad winter weather. News scarce. best wishes for The Presa and warmer weather.
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T. M. Snider
Dora Snider
Whitewater
J. A. Millar
Snider
D. L. Reed
Michigan
John VanGilder
A. E. Poinsett
O. J. Snider
Mr. Snider
W. H. Allman
Winter Chill Sets In Across Region
The 3 degree below zero reading on February 15 morning marks a sharp cold snap. Local chatter hints at a harsh winter, while various residents travel for business or social visits. Notable names appear, including Jonas Barks, L. Stevens, Oda Kistner, John Burford, Coon Crites, Uncle Bill Walker, Henry Tartent, Adam Seabaugh, Rev. Swope, H. Jined, A. J. Lincoln, and F. T. Bridges with mentions of Mayfield, Lotesville, and Sedgewickville.
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Scopus
Jonas Barks
L. Stevens
Lutesville
Oda Kistner
John Burford
Jackson
Coon Crites
Sedgewickville
Bill” Walker
Hurrcane
Henry Tartent
Adam Seabaugh
Rev. Swope
Lotesville
H. J. Ined
Mayfield
A.J. Lincoln
Moses James
F. T. Bridges
Rosa Lincoln
Exbee Lodge Hosts Social in Lutesville Saturday Night
Local notes report a pleasant evening at Exbee Lodge in Lutesville with good attendance and fellowship. Various residents including Prof M Chesiner and families were noted at home visits and local activities over the past weekend.
Almanac and Word and Works offer 1905 study and periodicals
The 1905 Hicks Almanac is a 200 page volume on astronomy and weather, priced at 30c postpaid. Word and Works magazine costs 76c yearly, or $1 together with the Almanac. The Chicago Daily Review offers a family daily at $1 yearly, with four readable pages and varied departments. subscriptions to Chicago Review Co. welcome.
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Irl
R. Hicks
Irl. R. Hicks
Worp and Works
Word and Works
Almanac
Word and Works Pub. CO
Locust St
St. Louis
Chicago
Chicago Daily Review
Daily Review
Dairy Review
Union
Chicago Review Co
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County Supervision
State Capitol
Democrat-News
Dexter Messenger
Southeast Missouri Telephone Company
Morehouse
Benton
Morley
Bloderett
Bloomfield
Tyndall
Vandiver
Charleston Enterprise
J. G. McNair
Howell County
Pemiscot County
St. Mary
Perryville
Mt. Tackenberg
Bell Telephone Co
Itello
Stoddard County
Jasper Miller
Aide
James Grogan
Idalia
Charles Barham
Taylor Mercantile Co
Marble Hill, Mo
Southeast News
Fredericktown
Lead Belt
Wm. Baldwin
Kennett
Mets
Pruchunzan
Leopold
Ballinger County Undertaking Company’s Lot. N. L. Parquhar
Lutesville, Mo
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Sr. Ponner
Fred Prandt
N. Elbright St
Muncie
Ind
Pooner
Dr. Pomme
ST. Louis Globe-Democrat
Associated Press
Times
America
Issuin
THE
Globe Printing Company
St. Louis, Mo
Exbee
M. Chesiner
Emanuel Cook
Eres
Hogcreek
Ae Tallent
Gordonville
Rufus Mahn
Will Dewhill
Allenville
Bee Yount
Will
Francis Newell
W. B. Yount
D. M. Newell
Jeff
Wayne Dinsmore
Farmer and Stockman
Dinsmore
Stockman
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