Democratic ticket candidates listed with local offices
A protest style ticket lists Democratic nominees for president to local offices. William J. Bryan heads the presidential ticket with Adlai E Stevenson as running mate, plus Dockery for governor and a full slate including secretary of state Cook, state auditor Allen, treasurer Williams, railroad commissioner Herrington, and several judges, clerks, sheriffs, assessors, and local county officials. The slate covers state and county positions and a U.S. House district candidate in the 1st district. names span multiple Missouri locales such as Gallatin, St Louis, Mesizo, New Madrid, Fayette, Sedalia, Springfield, and Springfields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Brower
Stephens
Florys
BR. Green
Lutesville Banner
Bryan
Missouri
Flory
Democrat Party
Missouri Political Turmoil and Labor Strife Across Nation
A half dozen items describe political moves in Missouri and beyond. The Populists meet in Cape County on 15th nominating a full ticket led by W. S. Wilkinson of the Comet era. National figures McKinley and Bavan feature in letters of acceptance. Strikes widen as Onn Huxpreo and 25,000 miners in Pennsylvania threaten disruption as troops move to quell possible clashes. Tax Republicans accuse Democrats of auto data tactics over Missouri voters while debates on imperialism frame national platforms.
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Cape County
Jackson
Common Pleas
W.S. Wilkinson
The
Comet
Wilkinson
Missouri
Politically charged letter from The Globe-Democrat
The Globe-Democrat criticizes two former Democratic lawmakers for payroll jobs involving relatives and a mayor accused of high nepotism. It praises Vandiver for accepting multiple national speaking engagements in September and October, while noting Illinois and West Virginia campaign requests. The piece warns voters about the looming November election outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Vandiver
St. Louis
State Committee
Democratic State Committee of
Illinois
West Virginia
S. BE. Gazette
What the Strike Means
The Andlanta Constitution outlines the anthracite strike's potential impact with figures on manpower, union membership, expected job losses, and union funds. It notes income loss, daily wage averages, and coal field production while criticizing Col. Flory for attacking Mrs. Stephens and labeling him as unscrupulous in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andlanta
Betia
ibetaePune
Nepotism and Extravagance Questioned in State Board Talks
A critic attacks Joe Flory for nepotism and public spendthrift during his tenure on the State Board of Railway and Warehouse Commissioners. He regrets the lavish trips funded by a $5,000 salary and questions private palace travel as wasteful and excessive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Flory
State Board of Railway and Warehouse Commissioners
Flory
Mexico
Montreal
Quebec
Jefferson City Press
Missouri Tax Debate and Flory Campaign Rhetoric
Sam B. Cook defends Missouri Democrats against Colonel Dalton by detailing tax records from 1875 to 1898, arguing state taxes fell under Democrats while railroad levies rose. He cites Dalton’s farm and railroad taxes, Railroads tax records, and contrasts with Republican-era assessments to claim Democratic prudence and expose Dalton’s motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Missouri
Colonel Dalton
Furmers
Flory
Balla
Collonel Flory
St. Louis
Our Correspondents Dongola Local News and Arrivals
Our correspondents report on court attendance, new shoes from Stuckey, a busy doctor, and Mrs. Winchester improving. Local tradesmen move, a stave factory prospect, and several incidents including a sprained ankle, a move of John Shell’s smith tools, and aging news from the town. Died notices, births, and church meetings accompany the week’s items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dongola
Stuckey
J.W. Laird
Drum
Fredericktown
F. G. Lambert
Peter Perkins
John Shell
Gideon
State and indictments continued in multi-case docket
A list of criminal cases including State v Indict No. 634 635 and 672 continued with no arrests. Milton Hindman illegal practice of medicine continued at cost. Clark Crader disturbing the peace not guilty. J G Finney continued. Bina Partridge gaming dismissed by state. W R Schulte gaming dismissed. John Limbaugh grand larceny continued at defendant cost. Tom Abernathy liquor without license continued. Robert Dalton whiskey selling. Marion Kiser liquor without license continued at cost. Burton Bailey concealed weapons dismissed by state. Umph James liquor to minor dismissed. Eli Mayfield illegal practice of medicine continued at defendant cost. Albert Leonard carrying concealed weapons guilty fine $50. James Shrum carrying concealed weapons guilty five days’ jail. Charles Cobb gaming continued at cost. Marion Fore illegal voting demurrer filed and continued. Isaac Fox illegal voting demurrer filed and continued. Thomas Hembree illegal voting demurrer filed. Indict No. 688 dismissed. Henderson James running horse on public highway not guilty. Hez Choatner selling liquor without license continued at defendant cost. J M Chestner same as above. Slender and docket entries. Punch cases stricken. [Concluded on page 4.]
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Hindman
Clark Crader
J. G. Finney
Bina Partridge
W. R. Schulte
John Limbaugh
Tom Abernathy
Robert Dalton
Marion Kiser
Burton Bailey
Umph James
Eli Mayfield
Albert Leonard
James Shrum
Charles Cobb
Marion
Egal
State
Isaac Fox
Thomas Hembree
Indict
Henderson James
Horee
Hez Choatner
Vigilance tightens as Charleston ousts four offenders
The Charleston vigilance committee quickly acted to drive out two suspected abusers of animals this week, a Cape Girardeau pastor and his wife visited the town, Dunklin Democrats rally for high turnout, and Sheriff McFarland redirected a prisoner who jumped from a train near Pacific, wounding him with a calf-aimed shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigilance Committee of
Charleston
Heys
Cape Girardeau
Post-Dispatch
Juvreneon City
John W. McFarland
Pemiscot County
Nate Childers
Pacific
Mr. Kelly
Desperate Scheme Tied to Gold Democrats in 1896 Crisis
An alarm note from Callman Hanna warns of Republican fear as Bryan’s wave rises. A Washington letter from Benjamin Carter to Charles Tracy outlines a plan for buying Western newspapers to advance McKinley. Perry Heath is said to assist gold Democrats, with Carter eager to run the newspaper effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callman Hanna
Indianapolis
Congress
Benjamin Carter
Washington City
Charles Tracy
Tracy
Middle West
McKinley
Hanna
Bryan
Carter
Perry Heath
Republican Committee
Heath
West
Republican Literary Bureau
Publication Order for Estate Sale in Bollinger County
State court in Bollinger County Missouri issued an order of publication for Jesse Hahn Sr deceased. Admin Jesse W Hahn requests sale of real estate to pay debts with four weekly notices prior to the November term. Heirs in Bollinger County to be notified personally. Judge David G Clippard certifies copy of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Missouri
Bollinger
State Court
Jesse W. Hahn
Adair
Jesse Hahn, Sr
Jessee W. Hahn
Jesse Hahn
Petitiion
David G County
Clippard
Mid County
Marble Hill
Auld County
A. D. Igcn
Davin C. Curran
Timeworn watch and old keepsakes tale
A quirky vignette about a stubborn watch that won’t run despite a hurried diagnosis of indigestion. The page also lists ornate fragments inside the case and a humorous medical advertisement for Botanic Blood Balm claiming cures for skin and blood conditions, with offer of a free trial bottle and mail-order address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Lane that Had No Turning serial debut
Gilbert Parker returns to Canadian settings with a powerful new serial set in Pontise in the mid 1850s. Lead figures Madelinette, a renowned singer, and Seignior of Pontiac propel a tale of daring sacrifice ending in a striking, unforeseen finale. The story launches in The Saturday Evening Post on September 29 and will span five issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Moade
Gilbert Parker
Pontise
Valmond
Madelinette
Pontiac
Elvenina Post
Also Mentioned on This Page
William J. Bryan
Adlai E. Stevenson
A. M. Dockery
Gallatin
Jolen A. Ler
Sam B. Cook
Mesizo
Albert O. Allen
New Madrid
KB. Williams
Fayette
Jos Herrington
Sedalia
Supreme Court
Jasles Sh
GAN CP
Courtiol
Richard L., Goode
Springfells
Willa D. Vandiver
Ahat
George T. Lee
J. Marion Welker
Dellinger
James
Limbaugil
Charles G. Revelle
William A. Leoffler
James W. Dixon
Jefferson J. Chostner
Franklin J. Climpard
Joseph W. Reilly
Joln M. Roe
Randolpml L. Mayfield
Geoncia
Ruad Mr. Bryan
Onn Huxpreo
Pennsylvania
Ma. Bavan
Tr Cotoye
Honea
Col. Flory
Cape
Dick Dalton
Ralla County
Dallton
Demcratic
State Board of Egalization
John 8. Phelps
Wabash
Chicago and Alton
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain
Frisco
Burlington
Fort Scott
Memphis
Cotrol
Kansas
Iowa
Globs-Democrat
Democratic State Board
Republican Board of City Assensors
State Board
Republican Board of Assessors
City of
Ment
Dockery
Alilo
Viory
Lutesville
Duonklin
Bob" Anderson
Bowell
Aborsngly
W. E. Winchester
John Burford
W. E. Limbaugh
Lodge
Grandma Beal
Marcos Howton
Jobn W. Cobb
Mr. Cobb
F. F. Yount
J. W. Davault
Rock Point
Robert Alexander
Newt Sample
Castor River
Hannah Dellinger
Trace Creek
Nanuts N
J. M. Chestner
OW. F. Stanton
J. P
Marshall Haker
M. H. Williams
Thomas A. Punch
M.H. Williams
Dunklin
David B. Hill
Senator Hill
Stoddard
Ave
Victor J. Evans & CO
Washington
DBD. Co
Evans
Geley Keeley Institute
Locust &T
Paul St. Lous
J. E. Blaine
John B. Reno
MM Wouri
Wald Atate
Eee Court House
Geo, C
Hasetinaen
Jackson, Ma
Dearborn St
Chicago
Ergende Major Cement CO
New York City
Sal Or
Ony Ug
Eas Tad
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