Announcements of Democratic candidates in Missouri races
Authorized notices name Willard D Vandiver of Cape Girardeau for Congress in the Fourteenth district pending the Democratic convention. Lon Merpwill Pipkin of St Francois seeks judge of the Twenty seventh judicial circuit. James D Fox of Madison seeks re election as judge of the Twenty seventh district. Monroe C D Anthony of Madison named candidate for judge of the Twenty seventh district pending convention action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard D. Vandiver
Cape Giardeau County
Congress
Isis
Fourteenth Congressional District
Lon. Merpiull Pipkin
St. Francois County
Twenty-seventh Judicial Circuit
James 1D
Fox
Madison County
Twenty-seventh Judicial District
C. D. Anthony
Dewey Victory Rumored in Philippines Naval Battle
London cable reports claim Commodore Dewey of the U S Navy achieved a glorious victory off the Philippines in the greatest naval battle of modern times. Spanish losses include ships blown up and wrecked, with admiral and commanders killed, while American ships reportedly suffered no losses. Dispatches cite Manila bombardment, cable cutting, and Dewey's forces securing order as Manila remains in American hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Globe-Democrat
Dewey
United Sates
Madrid
Manila
Don Juan de Austria
Reina Chivistenn
Admiral Dewey
Futher
Cavite
Compodore Dewey
United States Asiaticsapadron
Deweyling
Paris
Hiad
Carylle
Tunkine Withdraws From Congress Race In Local Primary
A Benton County Democratic column notes Hon. O. P. Tunkine of Dunklin county withdrew from the congressional contest citing time constraints and praise for opponent Hawkins. The piece lists party assessment figures for various offices, comments on the primary system, Cuba policy, and opposition to war finance bonds. The writer mocks others and defends democratic stance while urging unity against bond burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Tunkine
Dunklin County
Hawkins
Manly
Absurd Confederate Parallel Debunked by New York World
The New York World states there is no parallel between the Civil War and a potential clash with Spain. It argues Confederates were Americans led by top officers, fought on home soil, and mobilized vast resources, while Spain’s force in Cuba was far smaller. The Civil War unified a divided nation and yielded greater strength for the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varicuk Cinl
Towsa
Spain
New York World
Lee
Jackson
Johnstons
Deauregard
Lonustreat
Prominent Ex Confederate Enters Railroad Commissioner Race
Lebanon Rustic reports Col Joseph W Mercer of Independence Missouri a former Confederate veteran and longtime Democrat has entered the Democratic nomination race for railroad commissioner. Mercer a well known figure in state politics is backed by active Democratic supporters and previously served as state treasurer thirty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Joseph W. Mercer
Independence
Janta Demoucrat
Laa
Dem. Ratic
Com Tilenioner
Alein
Ranka
Mercwr Ie
Sonmla
Sione
Creek Town News Reports Mad Dogs and Planting Corn
The lettered items note corn planting underway, stock attacked by a mad dog and killed, local residents recovering from illness, and daily town life including fishing trips, repairs, and travel. Community concerns include a missing child search, yard gossip, shop changes, and a planned mass meeting for a nimill company and a brick schoolhouse project in Marble Hill area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Myers
Renalk
Giupion
Zalma
J. C. Cubbage
Blodgett
A.J. McMinn
Buchanan
J. W. Slinkard & Co
Sam Randolph
John Cubbage
Anna
John Burford
Lutenville
G. W. Unstings
George
Old Bollinger
L. B. James
St. Louis
Lutesville
Layes
Cox District
James Seabaugh
Jarrah
Jim
L. J. James Hind
Maggie Snider
Steve Bush
Fala
Nimill Company
Marble Hill
Glen Allen
Laflin
Twe Paris
Aitken Anoon
Illness and local activity in a rural village
The item notes Cholm Chowtuer’s serious typhoid illness and fever, visits by J M Burford and David Clip pard to discuss Democratic voters, a Willy forvenate weather forecast, Jacob Walker winning the bid to build a wheelhouse in the James district, and a recent intrusion into A J Lancolo’s store near Stantonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chowtuer
J. M. Burford
David Clippard
Jacob Walker
James District
A.J. Lancolo
Stantonville
Road overseer questioned in idle talk and town gossip
The writer laments lack of road maintenance as Milton Hindman and others visited relatives. They rib the road overseer and accuse a figure named John Bailey of hidden funds, warning Legion to reveal true identity. The piece targets local idle chatter and local residents’ reputations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oridler
Milton Hindman
I. G. Gaither
Tyness
Brother Gaither
Legion
John Bailey
John Baley
Shell
James St. Girdley
Wanveaixa Wits
Warm days bring garden help and county news
The district warms as showers aid gardens. Local residents visit relatives, recover from illness, and prepare for fall prospects. Community events include a brass band performance and a birthday celebration. A woods fire near Mrs. Crites caused rail damage, crews repaired the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Scheeble
M.S. Academy
Ek. L. Teeters
Odd Fellows excursions draw 6000 with speeches in courthouse
The event saw 25 lodges participate and a crowd of about 6,000. Hon H N Phelps of Poplar Bluff delivered the annual address at the courthouse in the afternoon. Hon E M Chapman of Poplar Bluff spoke on Odd Fellowship at the Baptist church at night. Q C Bowman was grand marshal. C Williams and Dr B C Schivab assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parane
H. N. Philbys
Poplar Bluff
M. Chapman
B.C. Schivab
The Kickable Baby and Historic Dates on May 19
A St Louis physician advocates letting babies kick with leg room to aid development, arguing against restricting infancy. The piece also cites J W Mullery noting May 19 as a historically eventful date with a long list of battles and proclamations from 1643 to 1508, adding a later mention of Caban resolutions.
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St. Louis
Lauchelor
Ilo
Chicago
J. W. Mullery
Larrimore
N. Dak
Lexington
Saratoga
Yorktown
Great Britain
Guerviere
Massachsetts
Baltimore
Gettysburg
Lscu
Alabama
Opequan
Speculative War Outlook Between United States and Spain
The piece weighs outcomes of a U S Spain war with limited forces on both sides. It argues the U S would need time to build army and navy, Spain could be crushed financially, and extended conflict may ruin Spain while leaving U S trade largely intact. It mentions capital flows, blockades, and global economic risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spain
Cuba
Europe
Philippines
Spanish
Intergats
Two Granite Giants in the United States Senate
The New Hampshire born Gwnt heads and bodies and brains were Webster and Quaus strong as granite. One moved to Massachusetts the other to Michigan and both were highly honored. In the Senate their imposing presence and piercing gaze could unsettle strangers as Cass’s searched through a person leaving them in a paralytic trance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Quaus
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Michpee
United States Senate
Mt. Washington
Cass
New York Press
County Court Allowances And Tax Book Adjustments
The county court records allowances for Wim B Yount 12 for stationery FM Snider 41 salary M H Burton 31 salary Jacob J Conrail 25 salary August Newoinger 6 salary. Orders strike off of merchant tax book 75 cents and school tax book 77. Whootan and Jo x Thornton and others listed with tax book adjustments. Railroad in Latwaville corporations collection settlement approved. Land orders noted under county authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. B. Yount
FM. Snider
Board of Equalization
M. EH. Burton
Jacob J. Conrail
Walivy
August Newoinger
Aheriff
J. W. Sheil
Joxepl Thornton
Im&s
Latwaville
Nailin Rincon
Selfish World Reflected in Rail Strife and Charity
The text critiques a world where rail barons trample the poor, cyclists and pedestrians bear the consequences, and even crippled victims suffer for others’ gains. It contrasts greed with enduring charity and notes farmers’ work ethic shaping leaders, while lamenting harmful national policy and partisan flaws.
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Judye Fox
Jenny Lowin
Arkansas
Stevinmns
Missouri
Atate
Hox
W. D. Vandwan
Washington
Aghandidl
Anaatuyt County
Democratic Central Committee
Tia
Conjrness.ee
Oiler
Benton Record
Sairy Gaimp
Bud
Benoit
Cluse
Clarence Robert
Henry Fowler
Nurse Myers
Marshall Roberts
M. F.C. Roberts
Peter Perkins
Calvin Roberts
Hayes Null
J. W. Angel
Monroe Fowler and Sons
J. W. Fowler
J. A. Picket
Illram Fowler
J.J. Powler
Ile
Pink
Robin
J. W. Null
Barra
Tim Pros
Lt. Grimsley
Fred Clippard
W. FP. Sadler
Live Allen
Sherieldracher
Leon Rose
Fred Clippari
Dick Nations
Luther Grimsley
David Gheel
Alois Anger
Leopold
Troy
M. Thornburgh
Carl
B.S
Cubs
Payne
Ki. B
Coln
Bowser
Wome
Chemn
Union Ridge
Mr. Johnson
Marble Wil
WD. Voont
Iola
David Cheek
Prof Graves
Graves
Mr. Cheek
Oklahoma
Henry Bollingar
Mary Formway
Marble JL Brass Band
Pood
Todd
Radle
Lillie Cheak
Hem
Wear
Mision Rima Petty
Olle Rogers
Iney Johnson
Misses Cheek
Hweke
Zalma, Mo
Conkey
Conkey’s Home Journal
Franklin Building
Webster and Cass
Nabobs
Goulern
Neutern
Wallin
Willie
Mosher
Nobbingg
Fronton
Rowlaer
Piers
Kilkenny
Gove Siphena
R. W. van Ambaarg
Ste Cltizess
Bollinger
H. L. Cunningham
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Sturdivant Bank
W. K. Chandler, Attouraly
LAW AB Notary Public
Mabe Wild
Collectioga
C. P. Caldwell
Kennett, MO
Attorney AT Law
Kennett
Supreme Court of
Tenry N. Phillips
Attornin
Bollinger County
Moses Whybark
Mauone Shin
Miesouri
de. C. A
Joseph W. Caldwell
Bollingsr Os
Marble Ifill
F. M. Wells
Proseth
F.stavens
Boulainger County Bank
Union Hotel
Henry Gaines
Alma
May
Zalinva
Brownwood
Tilroad
Twin City Hotel
Wiph Street
Courthowmay
W. P. McCans
S. Manhlic Hitds
Keem Sample Koo
Schwering
Marble Hall
Elmer B
Bair'b
Manni Hiei
Miavooai
Servicon
W. K
Seat
Cave Girardeau
Fort Smith
Cotton Belt
Tron’ Mountain
Rya
Jelta
Igo Mountain
Welliamsville
Kadgas City
Scott & Momohiv Ry
Hunter
Oreners
Cape Girardeau
State Normal School
Hari —Moau
Papua
Katre
Torii Uren
Pall Vovin
Addpons
Jolin Moomlrg
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