County Republicans Nominate Ticket At Open Convention
The Republican county convention met at the courthouse and nominated the county ticket headed by G E Conrad for representative and Moses Limbaugh for collector. Delegates heard resolutions endorsing Harrison and the McKinley tariff while condemning Cleveland. Voting proceeded by bell with results shown for each office and 48 delegates seated.
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Court House
J. C. Hembree
Cheirman
A. D. Rhodes
J.C. Cutibage
Sample
C. H H. Lane
Harrison
Cleveland
G. BE. Conrad
John McPerson
Monroe Robins
Sampe
Joseph Baker
Linsday Mucdoel
D.E. Conrad
J. DA. Miller
Monroe Tindman
D. C.allen
J. A. McPherson
B. F. Slinkard
A.J. Statler
David Mant
Sage Saimple
John B. Smith
J. M. Poe
H. M. Smith
J. M
Brief catechism on tariff, parties, and McKinley era
A short catechism argues Republicans hold most government posts and laws, praises tariff reform while noting monopoly power. It questions who benefits from McKinley tariff, cites trusts influencing schedules, and ends with satire naming critics as hobos and absurd nicknames.
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Iere
Republican Party
Grant
Arthur
Democratic Party
Republican Tariff Commission
Hobo
Hoboville
Nomination Congratulatory Letter from Jefferson City
A June 16 1894 letter from Jefferson City congratulates Hon J M Zimmerman Democratic nominee for representative. The writer praises broad public views and courage to act rightly, expressing best wishes and confidence in Zimmermans legislative service.
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Zimaisimin
J. M. Zimmerman
Jafferson Ciry
Glen Allen
First Money Orders Issued in Two Towns
The first money order under the new system was issued at Lauresville to Dr. A. R. Jaques on Monday and the inaugural order at Marble Hill went to county clerk F. M. Wells on Tuesday.
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Lauresville
A. R. Jaques
Marble Hill
F. M. Wells
Letter List from the Office on January 1
The record notes letters in the office on January 1 including Jay 1, Flemone, Augee Wagoner, and Mrs. wee.
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Ee A
Jay
Fi Flemone
Augee Wagoner
Mrs. Wee
New Lim ion Opens Office in Hill Town
Dr W C Talley’s new office location is established in the Hill area with J B Taser M D stating readiness to handle calls. The postponed wording reflects the temporary relocation becoming permanent.
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W C. ‘Talley
J.B. Taser
M.D
Fourth of July Celebrations With Rain Dampens Some Festivities
The Fourth of July was observed with preparations by Crump and Chandler and Hahn and Hills merry-go-round arriving Monday. A steady shower from 5 PM to midnight dampened business in the forenoon, but crowds remained large with about 1200 attendees by 3 PM. dances continued on the pavilion floor, refreshments were plentiful, and Dunlap and Teeters drew a dancing crowd. Picnic at Marquand and gatherings at Zalma and Laflin saw smaller but pleasant crowds despite the rain.
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Crump & Chandler
Hahn & Hill
Dunlap & Teeters
Morley
Marquand
Zalma and Laflin
Park Ownership and Picnic Grounds in Twin Cities
The editor urges George E. Conrad to open a park at its current site for year round picnics, noting the present area is unsuitable and polluted by barnyard use. The piece calls for a properly cared for park, suggesting a 12 acre site with water could be bought cheaply, and recommends town ownership or a stock company to manage it.
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George E. Conrad
Mr. Conrad
Twin Cities
Gone but Not Forgotten Frank Beuckeman's disappearance shocks Jackson
Frank Beuckeman a young restaurant man from Jackson vanished with a young woman a few days ago. He owed 89.80 to St. Louis grocers. The sheriff has taken charge of the Latock of goods.
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Frank Beuckeman
Jackson
St. Louis
Foully Murdered Man Found Dead
A man was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a western area. Police investigators are probing the scene for clues and potential suspects while awaiting autopsy results. Local authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
Effects of Pullman Strike Hit Birds Point Railways
County residents see no local unrest but suffer transport turmoil as the Pullman strike and boycotts halt freight. Missouri Pacific and Tron Mountain workers report no grievances, yet the American Railway Union's sympathy strike shuts depot, office, and car handling at Birds Point. Passenger trains may be suspended except for mail service.
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Missouri Pacific
Tron Mountain
Pullman Car Company
American Railway Union
Pullivan
Dickey
Birds Point
Cat Road
Methodist tent revival draws crowd in city park
A lively tent meeting hosted by the Methodist church is underway in the park near the upper ford. The well seated, lit tent hosts orderly services with daily large congregations and aid from several evangelists including Miss Birtie Crow, formerly Marble Hill, now preaching. The revival inspires many to seek a Christian life.
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Methodist Church
Ford
Birtie Crow
Marble Hill
Gerhard Lubbers Dies in Leopold Funeral Held
Gerhard Lubbers died last Friday morning at Leopold and was buried in the local cemetery after Catholic rites. He was a member of the Catholic church. The funeral was observed a day late as noted in local notices.
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Gerhard Lubbers
Leopold
Heavy Sunday Storm Damages Town and Crops
A heavy wind and rain storm struck about two in the afternoon lasting about an hour. The northerly wind scattered corn and wheat and destroyed timber. Buildings suffered little damage, though J H Lutes’ Main street grocery front was blown in and goods were damaged.
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J. H. Lutes
Main Street
Eoods
Military School Proposal Pressed For Southeast Missouri
The Donklin Democrat urges a non sectarian boys school in Southeast Missouri following Mrs. Fischer's Farmington Times suggestion. The proposed model is rigidly disciplined and military in style. The Twin Cities are urged as a suitable site to attract such an institution.
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Fischer
Farmington Times
Donklin Democrat
Missouri
Twin Cities
Do You See This Osceola Times Note on Crops
Osceola Times recounts W P Hale shipping 1250 barrels of potatoes from 35 acres for 150 dollars while contrasting cotton as cash crop. Dunklin Democrat cites farmers doubting cotton, Bollinger County farmers favor corn and wheat with yields around 2 to 5 dollars per acre. The piece laments rising poverty from recurring drought and misaligned crops.
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Osceola
Ark
W. P. Hale
Dunklin County
Bollinger
Big Suit: Buckalow Sues Cape Girardeau for 20000
Samuel Buckalow sues the city of Cape Girardeau in the U S Circuit Court in St Louis for 20000 damages claiming unlawful detention while selling shirts last summer. He alleges improper imprisonment and being forced to sleep in a filthy apartment. Court papers served on city officers.
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Samuel Buckalow
United States Circuit Court
St. Louis
Cape Girardeau
Buckalow
Twin Cities Asked About New Railroad Route
An editor’s account says Mr Holliday stated Twin Cities lie on a feasible Williamsville Greenville North omene line. The town would gain if offered, amid local debate on a railroad project and its prospects for growth.
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Twin Cities
Holliday
Williamsville
Greenville & Northomene
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G. FE. Conrad
L. Sample
DFE
Conrad
M. Hadman
Tt. F. Slinkard
David Mono
Monroe Robbins
Moses Limivauch
J. W. Uahnvell
Henry E.frank
Jasper Cooper
O. A. Sander
Bell
Conrad's Park
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