Tariff foes and political satire in a murky column
A searing muckraking column attacks federal tariffs harming foreign button makers and granting a monopoly to Towa agate button factory. It praises Hon. J. L. Forti of Dexter as a judicial candidate and mocks religious and biblical debates while recounting the St Louis murder case tied to Dr. Cornwall of Kansas City and a possible grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew
Towa Agate
William BeAllison
J. L. Forti
Dexter
St. Duovis
Hubert Cornwall
Cornwall
Kanesas City
Herbert
Bin
Dingley tariff bill moves through Senate with uncertain path
After weeks of discussion the Dingley tariff bill passes the Senate last Wednesday in a fragile compromise between protection and revenue needs. The measure goes to a joint conference committee for two to three weeks and then returns to both houses for concurrence. If the House rejects revenue provisions like stock transfer taxes the bill may be rebuffed and a revised form offered later.
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Senate
House
Joint Conference Committee
Senator Harris of Tennessee Dies in Washington
Senator Isham G. Harris of Tennessee died at his Washington residence just before 6 PM Thursday. He had been in declining health for several days and his family had anticipated a possible departure to reach home but his condition rapidly worsened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrie
Isham G. Harris
Tennessee
Washington
Senator Harris Early Pioneer of Congress in 1849
Senator Harris, nearing his seventy-fifth year and born in February 1813, began his congressional career in 1849, earlier than any current member. His path shows a long ascent from Tennessee prominence as presidential elector and state legislator to national service, with several city absences for recuperation noted.
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Harris
Congress
House
Morrill and
Sherman
Galusha H. Grow
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Tennessee
Southeast Missouri swamp land plan targets reclaiming vast acreage
The swamp land commission reports nearly two million acres across eleven counties are unfit for cultivation due to swampiness. The plan favors a catals and dredging approach to streams, using idle convicts from the penitentiary and a per acre tax to cover costs, arguing reclaimed land would boost fertility and tax revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swamp Land Commission
Missouri
Bollinger
Bitler
Cape Girardeau
Dunklin
Mississippi
New Madeld
Pemiscot
Ripley
Becl
Stoddard
Wayne
The
Republic
Yogmiphicn
Mis Sound
Custer and the 7th Cavalry Remembered on Anniver sary
A late Friday piece recalls the 1876 defeat at Big Horn where Custer and 160 troopers faced 6000 Sioux led by Gall Sitting Bull Rain in the Paes and Crazy Horse. It notes survivors disputes and cites Dr W Porter of Bismarck who visited the battlefield to verify fallen soldiers lay where struck by Winchester bullets.
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Big Horn
Custer
Chrvis Gall
Sitting Bull
Paes
Crazy Horse
W. Porter
Bismarck
N. D
Maj. Reno
Sheridan
Kearney
McPherson
McGregg
Massacre memory and reunion in the Little Big Horn
An excerpt recounts the Little Big Horn clash with Custer and Reno corpses on the plains. It notes plans for a soldiers reunion, delayed by a presidential race, and mentions a 1906 aim to gather survivors. The piece also covers a St. Louis wheat market report and a Koscuiszko Indiana injunction case about a wife’s absence from home duties.
Early War Justice Tales From Bitter Creek
Detroit Free Press recounts frontier justice where improvised trials relied on intimidation and loud talk. A miner’s tent theft near Bitter Creek sparked a sheriff’s posse and a tenderfoot accused, with a trial built on loud testimony and questionable evidence rather than literacy or legal procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Bitter Creek
Hoe
Min
Local notice and personal items from Marble Hill area
A fragment from the Madison County Democrat letter to J G Finney scolds the Times editor over training school resolutions. It notes committee members, sickness, funerals, a county picnic planned for Aug 4, and various local names amid community updates.
Pleasant Weather and Local Social Notes
Weather more pleasant as residents plan visits and church attendance remains steady. Sorrow reported for Miss Homa Cole who stays on the sick list. Several locals including Misses Cynthia and Ida Cole, Miss Olly Rogers, and I F Teeters visit Wi Barks and Mrs Grad Brown shows improvement. Hay harvest is heavier than expected with Rev Marshall and others preaching at the harbor. a Sunday school picnic is set for July 17.
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GO. L. Johnson
Maladie Check
Harbor
DT. Il. Yount
Radie
Lillie Check
Tom Barks
Homa Cole
Henry Brown
Stoddard County
Crad Brown
Mrs. Baily
Grad Brown
Alonzo Chock
Cleveland
Oklahoma
DB. Will
Rev. Marshall
The
George P. Cole
BR. la
Toon Axp Topp
Third celebration brings large crowd and dinner
A community gathering on the third day drew an unusually large audience and happy participants. Wheat thrashing is planned for the week, and Miss Daisy Gibla was bitten by a copperhead about a week ago but now shows no ill effects. Mrs. Montie Carter visits from Dunkin county, while news notes a newborn son to Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Sharrock. Mrs. William Bahn remains seriously ill with typhoid fever and an ice cream party was held Saturday evening for the young people.
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Daisy Gibla
Montie Carter
Dunkin County
Boro
and Mire
Charles J. Sharrock
Liam Bahn
Ely al i
A.J. McMinn
Cape Girardean
Adolph James
Nystrand
Texas
John Boyd
St. Lowis
Cubbage
Brownwood
A. F. Boyer
Ed K. Bottle
Jacob Baker
Huhn
Sam Randolph
Arkansas
B. Randolph
J. N. Watkins
Malden
John
Bollinger County
A. C. King
Greenbrier
Epworth League
J. A. Slagle
Heith Flenley
Anna Hess
Mattie Gunes
Erich James
Erich
Zalma
Saalary
Lems Aroox
Warm Zalma notes fuel corn crop hopes and local life
The piece records warm weather boosting farmers and prospects for a good corn harvest. It lists local travel, picnic attendance, births, sales, and residents moving to nearby towns, plus social club elections and plans for Aug events. It also mentions fruit growing talks and a forthcoming excursion schedule with rail routes and rates.
Two Colonels and a Curious Maritime Mixup
Two colonels and an odd comparative mishearing lead to a tale of a fishing party that mismerged with a naval command. The article notes the clash of roles, a shaded order, and the resulting confusion aboard a coastal craft.
Prohibition Era Banter Between Colonels on Gold Exports
In a rough tavern dialogue, Colonel Ram and Colonel Andy clash over prosperity and politics. They riff on McKinley, Bryan, and gold exports, debating economic policy with satirical barbs. The scene toys with mint juleps, whiskey, and heated arguments about national finance and Hawaii’s value.
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Crawio
McKinley
Pryan
Colonel Ram
Colonel Andy
Andy
Ram
Rais
Ialands
Hawaii
Twelve Reasons Why The St Louis Republic Attracts Readers
The St Louis Republic touts its global reach with a wire service and special correspondents in Europe and across the Western United States. It stresses Associated Press membership, market reports, a colored magazine cover, a free four page comic section, women’s interest pages, and a popular dress pattern department. Subscriptions are advertised at six dollars yearly, three months for $1.50, and six months for $3.00, with a Twice-a-Week option offering 104 papers per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Republic
St. Louis Republic
Can You Fill This Position at Southwestern College
An advertisement from the Southwestern Business and Teachers College invites applicants for positions at Wansten-By large Wholesale Commission House and a first class bookkeeper and stenographer. Preference is given to those using the Graham shorthand system. Applicants should write in their own handwriting and contact Springfield Missouri. The college offers free information and a college journal mailed to interested parties. Departments include Commercial Shorthand Typewriting Penmanship and English. An experienced court reporter heads the Shorthand department.
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Graham
Wrowesan
Southwestern Business
Jollegh
Springfield
The Missing Word contest announced by Weekly Constitution
The Missing Word contest offers 10 percent of subscriber money in June July and August to the person or family who correctly guesses the missing word in a sentence. Past contests paid Mr M E Brittain a 61033.40 prize. this fourth contest opens with joint subscriptions giving free access to entries.
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Constitution
Atlanta
Uyed
Ube
M. E. Brittain
Surtessful
Coon Sale in Le Forest Area Details Missing
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a property in Le Forest with a sixième and price, mentioning careful cultivation and a comfortable house. No clear entities or complete facts are present to form a full item.
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Jane
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Pitisburg
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Roa
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Gadding
J. G. Finney
Bollinger County ‘Times
Madison County
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Hatike
John 5. Hill
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L.A. Auger
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Robert Pheps
Alph Moore
Jackson
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David Phelps
Folsom Portis
Mississipp
Denia Altrank
John Marl
J. P. McManus
J. M. Finney
Bud Allen
Hog Creek
KR. EH. Phelps
Max Schneider
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Grandma Hifrank
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Union Idg
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Great Southern
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E. O. Sander the Groceryman
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Anaries
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Manger
Ala
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P. Moo Stn
Pov
Ihle
Henry Elfrank
Yor
Minneapolis Harvesters
H. Schwering
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Tha Naga
C. P. Caldwell
Tom Attorrey
Kennet
Cours
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Hemettig
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