Jonsson Bail Raised Amid Angry Editorials On War Critique
A Mississippi newspaper column condemns the Philippines war and calls for harsher action, citing bail for Jonsson in a Holliday killing and accusing Filipinos of treachery. It notes Havemeyer’s testimony on tariffs, criticizes the tariff acts, praises Governor Braxton’s rail bill, and rails against trust power and marked public unrest. It frames war, taxes, and national honor as urgent matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry O. Havemeyer
Sugar Trust
Industrial Commission
Havemeyer
Pel
Braruxns
Mississippi Vale
Democrat and
Journal of Agriculture
Law curbs street railway power favors transfers for workers
The passage argues that a new law reduces street railway power by requiring owner consent on street roads and enabling transfers. It praises the provision as aiding workers such as laborers and artisans, noting transfers lower travel costs and resist municipal boodle, urging the Governor to sign.
Statewide elections to shape fall 1900 results
The forthcoming state elections cover eleven states including Iowa Kentucky Maryland Massachusetts Mississippi Nebraska New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia and involve governor state officers legislature and key courts. Observers expect Ohio Nebraska and Maryland to draw national attention as early indicators for the 1900 presidential campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Kentucky
Maryland
Missichusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
Supreme Court
Board of Regents
State University
New Jersey
Hkight
New York
General Assembly
Vohio
Pennsylvania
Superior Court
Virginia
Massachusetts
Ohio
United States
Bryan
Baltimore
Missouri History Notes on Death of Richard I Bland
Telegraphic obituary notes the death of Richard I Bland and reflects on Missouri history including Lafayette’s 1825 visit, Missouri’s early governors, population growth, and the cholera outbreak of 1882. It covers historic sites, dueling, and the Mormon movement’s expulsion from Missouri leading to Nauvoo, Illinois.
Dying Poor a Preposterous Fate for Bland and a See-Saw of Wealth
The Atlanta Constitution dismisses the idea that a long public life ends in poverty as preposterous noting Bland’s 1873 entry to Congress amid postwar money power pressures. It praises his incorruptible stance, leadership for the people, and refusal to profit from politics, contrasting with the era’s wealth accumulation. The piece highlights Bland’s role in 1896 rallying against moneyed interests and old party leaders, and his choice to remain in Lebanon, Missouri, rather than seek wealth elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Atlanta Constitution
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Bland
Lebanon
New Jersey
New York
Boston
Mr. Bland
Local notes from Alma and Zalma district items
Rainy week boosts corn and wheat prospects and a flour mill project advances under Sanford Howe. Zalma teens attend events. a 54 year old man named Jobo G. Lacy is reported dead near Zalma. Local visits include Miss Edith Mayer from St Louis and Aunt Mrs J W Dixon. Baseball results show Zalma 56 Greenbrier 11. Adolph Mayer and Adolph Mayer the bass drummer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box Factory
Zalma
Jobo G
Lacy
Dr. Lages
B.J. Bary
Sage Reeds
Edith Mayer
St. Louis
J. W. Dixon
Lora V. Goff
Sanford Howe
Latesville
Greenbrier
Greenbrier Boys
A. J. McMion
Om Bowman
Marble Hill
Adolph Mayer
John T. Stratman
Cape Girardeau
Tux Press
Atnimy Anoop
Weather and local visits in Zalma area report
A garbled item notes Sheriff Nonninger passing Zuloo on the 24th while George W Hoxtings and family visited Mora K McMinn at Bachaown. Friday saw heavy rain over the plant and Avery. Charlow Tallay of Fredericktown sold tomby stones that week. Died on the 19th, Mrs Green Ladd. Farmers in town Saturday. wet weather hindered plowing. Two men from Tnadining srersitete observed factory activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ellis
Nancy Benfield
Mr. Gosnold
Bailey
Silas Durham
Our Creek
Louis Durham
Illinois
Frank Shanks
Neely’s Landing
Dr. O'Kelly
Patton
C. H. Lana
Tak Press
Observer
Shériff Nonninger
Zuloo
George W. Hoxtings
Mora
W. A. McMinn
Bachaown
J. HL
Glen Allen
Thor Plant
Charlow Tallay
Fredericktown
Green Brie
James N. Ladd
James N. Ladd, of Spinal Meningrtia
Local notes on people and visits in Bollinger County
A compilation of brief social items from Bollinger County noting travels and visits. J. T. Back in Marble Hill on business while residents mention weddings and health updates. Mamie Zimmerman visits Fredericktown and Bollinger events include lawn party and choir practice with Miss Lillian Lord as organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Zimmerman
Fredericktown
Beggville
Max
Delta
Willard Kreath
Piedmont
May Lehlin
Thomas Lord
Bismark
John Green
Bollinger County
Greer
Lillian Lord
Otto Horn
A. D. Rhodes
May Kinder
Emma Miles
Glen Allen
Albert Revelle
Elmer Lutes
Della Warren
Lutesville
William Averill
Farmington
Scott Rhodes
Harry Keehn
Dess Rhodes
Kinder's Chapel
Douglas Baker
Dr. Smith
Nettie Mayfield
Harry Pile
de Soto
McDonald
Lone Sran
Myers to lead patent fence claims inquiry in pending suit
W G Wonks Dongola Shr urges prompt action and approval of Sen George B Myers to determine collectability of patent fence claims. A letter to Ian Edward A Fozier US district attorney St Louis will obtain authoritative answer. Sarre and Wonks push for September suit. visit Myers if preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laflin
Sie
George B. Myers
Ian Edward A. Fozier
United States
St. Louis
W. G. Wonks
Dongola
Shr
T. D. Sarre
Wyant Says Dig For Gold Or Greenbacks Next September
John O Wyant warns Jeema Botlinger county in the gold mine fuss that the assay will show poor brass and patent disputes will be fought until expiration. He predicts a gold rush or fund gathering next September and cautions rivals to desist talk of fences and ranches while planning a trip to St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeema
Botlinger
Binils
Windy Jim
St. Louis
John
Bible facts and chapter counts from a garbled text
A fragmented note lists Bible structure with numbers for words verses and chapters, mentioning Old and New Testaments, Paulina and John, and a longest chapter reference. Details are inconsistent and several terms appear garbled or nonsensical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulina
John
Bible Oddities and An Ad for a Naval Hero Biography
The text cites biblical quirks such as identical verses in Psalms and Esther lacking God's name, then shifts to an advertisement for The Life and Achievements of Admiral Dewey by Murat Malstead. It promises a 590 page, illustrated volume for $1.50 with big commissions for agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Murat Malstead
The
Dominion Company
Caxton Bldg
Chicago
A Good Samaritan Woman and a Satchel Error
An excerpt recounts a woman praised for helping a blind traveler on a Utica to Albany train trip. She guided him, ensured his safety, and retrieved a forgotten satchel, then faced an icy reaction from a rough passenger who reveals the satchel held crucial legal documents worth thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Curtis
Chicago
Mrs. Jones
Utica
Albany
Little Falls
Uticn
Woman Helps Blind Man in Utica Case Sparks Regret
In Little Falls a woman accompanies a blind man to Utica to recover a bag and assist the lawyer. She worries over the damage and vows never to aid a blind man again after relaying the tale to her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Falls
Utica
Marble Hill bid notice and court publication mix
Sealed proposals will be received until July 6 1900 for a one story brick school house in Marble Hill Bollinger County Missouri. Plans are in the Marble Hill courthouse. Bond of two hundred dollars required. The School Board reserves the right to reject bids. Also public court notices in Marble Hill about tax liens and property suits naming several defendants and real estate descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marble Hill
Bollinger
Missouri
B. L. Bowman
B. Rosana
Missourer County
Bollingsr
State of Missouri
William B. Yount
Frederick Dallas
W. Kk. Chandler
Frederick Dallis
Said
Feee
Sam J. McMinn
Bollinger County
County of Bollinger
Circuit Court
Jonlah Gould
W. K. Chandler
Josinh Ra
Bute
Minintite Hfe
Northewat
Devotion
Vauage Olight
Lila Court
I Sal
John F. Wilke
Hegun and Hoysen
Sam
Meminn
Ty Cleas
Circuit
Court of
Emtinn
Ly Chas. O. Hobbs
Messour
T. Is. Chandler
James Francis
Plain Is
Marble Will
Marbie Hill Press
Sam J. Meeminn
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Jonsson
Hiram M. Holliday
Greenville
McKinley
Jackson
Headrick
James M. Lail
Jackson Public School
Philippines
Lona
Fourth Infantry
Manila
Richard I. Bland
LaFayette
Jefferson City
Daniel Dunklin
South Carolina
Edward Bates
St. Louis County
Alexander McNair
John Scott
Mississippi River
Frederic Bates
Bates
Joseph Smith
Jackson County
Independence
Nauvoo
Ilinois
Misalanippi River
laGrange
Eastlake City
Torrito
Marion
Baot
Charles H. Allen
Lewis County
Dunklin
Green
Marquand
Hahn
Palmore Chapel
D. L. Shell
Tun Presa
Bugren
Hubkey
Alma
J. T. Back
Nathan Cato
Linda Harper
Amgen Arvon
Jim Windy
Leopold
God
Hera
Yellow Pine Lumber
Grisham M.&l. Co
Rades, Do
F. P. Welch
8. A. Martin
Ballinger
William 3B
Yount
Irlaingitt
Siraine
Moussout
Hollingwy
Teetary Plains
Ajamat Levi Licks
Wok. Chaniler
Levi Leary Ieee
Minnouel
Oleck
Inghia
Ahe
Peilion
Eal
Northwear
Aecihun
Garth
Renge
Bjarne
Ihle
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