Political Turmoil and Scandals Ripple Through Dunklin County
The Dalton era political scene shows Enron Cooksey moving his Sikeaton Budget to Kennet in Dunklin County while candidates for state offices draw notable interest. Reports recount Democratic gains, Republican critiques of Puerto Rico policy, and a dramatic suicide in St Louis as Frank Calloway, wife murderer, takes poison in his cell.
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Enron Cooksey
Kennet
Dunklin County
Frank Calloway
St. Louie
President's Letter Shelters Trusts Over Island Plunder
The article critiques President McKinley for urging the return of duties from the island plunder, arguing it shields trusts and salvages his prestige. It notes Republican panic in the House, and Democratic leader Richardson’s sharp remark as he praises haste to pass the bill, while alleging the President secretly pressured lawmakers to block it.
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House of Representatives
McKinley
Treasury
Congress
House
Indiana Revolt and Puerto Rico Free Trade Debate
Fragmented OCR text discusses Indiana Republican congressmen rushing home and a presidential recommendation for free trade with Puerto Rico. Mentions a committee bill and antiavation phrasing, with unclear dates or specifics.
McKinley Tariff Split Sparks Republican Debate In Indiana
The piece traces opposition to the Dingley tariff among Senators and Representatives as McKinley’s policy shifts from free trade to tariff advocacy. It argues betrayal by congressmen, cites Beveridge and Craumpucker, warns of trusts influencing votes, and urges four policy aims to restore confidence and avert a Republican defeat in Indiana. It ends urging primaries participation and responsible delegate selection to fight imperial influence.
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Bean
Craumpucker
McKinley
Beveridge
Gene Grosamen
MeKinley
Doug
Dean
Hook
Washington
Congress
Indiana
Porto Rico
National Watchman
Local notes from Leopold and surrounding area
Leopold Mississippi area column notes visitations births and parties. Lizzie Futrell visits relatives in Whitewater James Manning from Fredericktown visited relatives. Church work progresses with new church and parsonage material from St Louis architect Conradi. Local farms sowing activity births parties and social visits noted. Protracted meeting at Trinity closes with large congregation. School year-end at Limbaugh school. Seabaugh Marshall move saw mill. Mungle hired by Grindstaff. Weather cold with winter spell.
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Leopold
Lizzie Futrell
Whitewater
Elatives
James Manning
Fredericktown
Charles Nenninger
John Wilkens
6. Louis
Conradi
St. Louis
Martyland
Jackson
Seabaugh & Marshall
William Bollinger
John M. Johnson
George Grindstaff
Madison Mungle
Mungle & Bollinger
Seabaugh
W. Davis
St Louis trip and local notes in old news item
Andrew McMinn and Pete Kin der left for St Louis Sunday. The Pioneer Cooperage company failed to pay off their hands list Saturday due to Mr Wane not returning from court in time. J W Mansfield and family visited Oscar Mansfield Sunday. We are now connected with other points by telephone. George Abernathy was at Zalma Saturday. McMinns dutchman got lost on the way between McMinns and Abernathy's last week. Rev Shelton will preach at the school house next Sunday at 11. Calvin Wagener and Josh Morgan bought a river lease below lore and will begin farming soon. Manafield's high water mule pulls large loads to the factory. Max Appier asks editor to answer questions as teamsters divided in opinion about a lever and fulcrum. The law states power and weight are inversely related to their distances from the fulcrum.
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Andrew McMinn
Pete Kinder
St. Louis
Pioneer Cooperage Company
Mr. Wane
J. W. Mansfield
Oscar Mansfield
George Abernathy
Zalma
McMinn
MecMinn
Abernathy
Rev. Shelton
Calvin Wagener
Josh Morgan
Lore
Manafield
Teamnstory
Max Appier
Government of the sugar and tobacco lobby debate
A letter questions if Congress serves a good faith government or a sugar and tobacco lobby. It cites Oxnard and Hanns and warns that if the lobby wins, voters may elect a new Congress in November to oppose such policies, pledging action against lawmakers.
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Conness
Sugar and Tobacco Lobby
Oxnard
Hanns
Untold Philipines Sapehasens Revealed in Ty Martanay Avenna Piece
A fragmented OCR note claims a U.S. Senate speech mentioned sapehasens in the Philippines and promises a Philadelphia source will share details in an early edition by Ty Martanay Avenna Peet.
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United States Senate
Philippines
Pield Ha
Ty Martanay Avenna Peet
Philadelphia
Primary meetings called for delegates to county and state conventions
The Democratic County Committee in Jackson ordered primary meetings for delogaries to a county convention to choose delegates to State Judicial Congressional and Senatorial conventions. Meetings set for March 5 and April 7 with the official call to appear next. Also notes a county resident Jones was injured in a horse accident at Burfordville.
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Jackson
Democratic County Committee
Weel
McKinley Warned2
The speaker argues the Republican House and Senate back expansion policies will fail to sway voters. He contends education on expansion cannot be undone before the next campaign. He cautions against tariff policies and warns of political consequences for Republicans in upcoming contests.
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Mkinley
House
United State
Maine
Senate
United States
Washington
Manila Bay
Tinoia
Congone
Tb Imay
Knott Withdraws From Secretary of State Race
John A. Knott withdraws from the state secretary race leaving Sam B. Conk unchallenged. He cites insurmountable circumstanc es and resigns with loyalty to Democratic principles while praising Knott’s service and humor. He vows renewed party support and dedicates his pen and voice to the Democrats after the November vote.
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John A. Knott
Sam B. Conk
Misauri
Democratic Party
Mai. Knott
Cook
Missouri
Sam B. Cook
Poplar Bluff
Court Orders Sale Of Real Estate In Probate Case
Order of publication in Hollinger County Missouri for John A. Millar executor of Fred M. Theile deceased seeks court approval to sell part of the real estate to pay remaining debts. Notice to interested parties to appear by the May term, with four weeks newspaper publication in the county. Judge David Cy Clippard signs the true copy.
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State of Missouri
Frederick M. ‘Theile
John A. Millar
Fred M. Theile
Audiene
SYATR
Minnount
Hollinger
David Cy Clippard
Provate
Meardiia Oli
Oakes and Perrin In Illusive Row Overends
In a fragmentary note the names Oakes and Perrin surface amid uncertain text suggesting a local dispute or confrontation. Details are unreadable, leaving the event’s date location and outcome unclear.
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