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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
5
Entered at the Marshall Missouri postoffice as second class matter. TERMS 61.00 per year in advance. Percy H Van Dyke editor. Marshall Missouri June 8 1900.
State voters are offered a Republican slate including Joseph Flony for Governor and KE Allen for Lieutenant Governor. Other listed candidates include W L Porterfield for Secretary of State, W Ss Fleming for State Treasurer, W F Blorbaum for Auditor, 8 P O Palaain for Attorney General, J C Crouse for Railroad Commissioner, Leslie Creata for Congress, M T Chastain for State Senator.
The Kansas City convention backs Stephens and his state machine, aided by lobbyist Wm. H. Phelps, despite compromises. It rejects Frank L. Pitts, appoints A. O. Allen as secretary and Seibert’s daughter as chief clerk, and endorses a 16 to 1 vote while signaling future battles in Jefferson City.
The passage criticizes Stephens and calls out Democratic conventions as evidence of a state government run by a machine and grafters. It argues that if the party decides whether to call two state conventions, both politicians and people would likely be satisfied with one.
The piece criticizes the Kansas City Democratic platform as radical and ineffective. It argues Missouri Democrats bear responsibility for governor policy, tax issues, and state debt, noting past linen of legislative economy and missteps on strikes and franchise taxation. It predicts McKinley victory aided by Pacific expansion sentiment and anti‑administration fusion.
The Oregon election offers encouragement and a basis to forecast results in California and Oregon. The report notes the ballot's potential impact and signals how the three Pacific states may align in outcome based on current trends and early returns.
The Democrat News questions the Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co. holding a state franchise that lets it collect thousands from citizens while paying no taxes. It asks who is responsible for Missouri’s failure to tax such valuable franchises and suggests reforms by the Democratic Party after long power. Reference to Phelps Carth Up may shed light.
Doubting Thomas may doubt still after Stephens' letter as Missouri Democrats align with lobbyists. Bill Phelps is expected to attend the national convention as a Missouri delegate-at-large. The question rises whether those in power can manage trust legislation for the people amid this political influence.
The passage criticizes a party for attacking trusts while highlighting alleged treachery by its supporters. It notes Van Wyck being frustrated in New York state convention and mocks him as the "ice man." It condemns a man seeking monopoly to control a basic city need, calling such acts treasonous.
In a candid editorial note the Salisbury Democrat discusses its reputation and subscription pricing. Analysts predict gains in circulation though warn against removing the $1.00 yearly offer. The piece also weighs political forecasts about Dockery and railroad votes amid partisan dynamics.
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