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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
2
A historical note praises Missouri Republicans for forging a credible record and reducing earlier prejudice. It contrasts current administration with predecessors and extols toil as the path to knowledge, sustenance, and pleasure, citing Ruskin on loving work.
Will K. Reenie, a former employee, accuses the Kansas City Stock Yards of profiteering from shippers by diverting dividends. He claims the firm has paid stockholders an average 67 percent dividend for 26 years, largely funded fraudulently from feed charges, and seeks charter revocation.
The piece argues Democrats will flag a $61,000 shortfall in the St. Louis sub-treasury as bad Republican business. It alleges the money was stolen by bondmen, who earned fast on an ordinary salary, and criticizes the sub treasurer for not noticing.
A Gil liam Globe editorial denounces old politicians and calls Missouri to keep advancing. It lashes out at calls for harmony and peace while condemning a rival’s push as cowardly and bloodstained, using fiery rhetoric about honor and a sabre bill.
Attorney General Hadley, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, is attacked by Democratic press on numerous points, all unfounded. He has achieved much and would do more, hindered by delays in the Missouri Supreme Court's handling of the Standard Oil case, while maintaining cooperative relations with Governor Folk.
The speaker states broad approval of recent Republican candidates and rejects calls for a purge of the party. The tone hints at confidence in the GOP slate without endorsing every nominee, underscoring satisfaction with the party’s performance.
At Jefferson City last week the Missouri Democratic State convention displayed apparent harmony among Folk, Stone, Cowherd, and Wallace despite fault lines. The party faces issues over the black vote and public health policy, with Dockery cautioning constitutional bounds. Decoration Day services at Ridge Park are set for Saturday at 2 p.m.
The adjourned February Republican county convention met at the courthouse with J E Hocker as permanent chair and J J Witt as secretary. Committees named delegates from townships and laid out candidate recommendations for county offices to be voted on at the August 4, 1908 primary, including Reker for state representative and Baker, Dierker, and Hupp for county judge. Holmes Hall of Sedalia received endorsements for the State Senate in the 15th district.
Low rates to Birmingham Alabama to Chicago and Alton return June 6 7 and 8 with return limit June 21. The reunion is opened to the general public. Particulars furnished if you apply to QC E Hawthorne ticket agent.
A short opinion by E. M. Igleheart urges residents to stay positive and welcoming. Promote good will, avoid criticizing neighbors, and present the town as thriving and friendly to visitors and newcomers. The author warns against arrogance and public knocking as a path to success.
Merchants Jake Munich the fur niture man vanishes from the Smith store room on Lexington avenue along with the entire stock. Oscar Owens alias Oscar Munch claims to have bought the stock and is also missing. Officials note no local losses but suspect shipments from the factory and rapid turnover of goods with several carloads handled in that manner.
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