Nominees of Missouri Republicans for State offices
Republican nominee for Secretary of State John E. Swanger is the sole 1904 GOP incumbent in line for re election. Other nominees include Mosers Hading Gmelich and Wilder for different posts. Lt. Gov J C McKinley seeks the US Senate nomination. Swanger born near Milan Missouri in 1804. He recalls his rural upbringing and education at Milan and Kirksville. In Springfield he notes enforcing laws on dram shops and vows tough stance against lax enforcement if elected governor, opposing Cowherd’s supporters who back lax enforcement. He pledges absolute fairness and strict law enforcement for saloonkeepers who respect the law.
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John E. Swanger
Mosers, Hading, Gmelich and Wilder
J. C McKinley
United States
John EB. Swanger
Bullivam County
Missouri
Milan
Mr. Beranger
Kirks
Springfield
Hadley
Folk
Lawa
St. Louis
St. Louis County
Jawlesenes
Mr. Cowherd
Nomination of Col. Reynolds for Federal Judicial Post
The candidate, a Republican with a long career as United States District Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, aided the drive to end the Louisiana Lottery and canceled over six hundred fraudulent naturalization papers. He drew praise from President Harrison and President Morrison for his equity driven approach and energy in public service. He is described as temperate, vigorous, and well qualified for the judicial position.
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United States
Morrison
Congress
Tolerton Named State Auditor Candidate From Missouri
Jesse A Tolerton a self made man born in Ohio July 23 1872 rose from farm work in Taney county to Forsyth banker and bank owner He served on Republican committees and state posts before resigning as Forsyth postmaster to become bank cashier He brings honesty hard work and public service to the nomination as a statewide auditor candidate praised for loyalty and readiness to serve the state and party
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Jesse A. Tolerton
Ohio
Missouri
Iifeela
Taney County
Blate
Forsyth
Chadwick
Republican State Committee
Bank of Branson
White River
Missouri Pacific-Iron Mountain
Tolerton
Fla
Peter Ae
Wilder Crowns Republican Nominee for Railroad Commissioner
William Wilder, Republican candidate for Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner, born December 18 1867 in Sainte Genevieve Missouri, seeks to continue GOP control of the department. The long time educator and treasurer is noted for integrity, public service, and reform of state audit practices.
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Wiliam W. Wider
Btu
Genevieve
Missouri
Peter Wilder
Misa Ludwina Klein
Wilder
Bte
Schleswig-Holstein
America
Martin's Ferry
Ohio
Mercantia Busines
Republican Nominees for State Offices Highlight Long Public Service
The profile section details Wilbur F. Swanger and Wilbur F. Maring, noting Swanger’s career as teacher, lawyer, Milan Republican publisher, and three-term legislator with a gap in law study, plus a 1904 bid for Secretary of State. Maring, born in Ohio, rose from farm work to clerkships, education at Marionville, and long service as Schell City treasurer and chief clerk in the State Treasurer’s Office.
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Wilbur F. Maring
Jacoh Gmelich
Ohio
Missouri
Pettis County
Vernon County
Walker
Bates County
Schell City
Marionville Institute
Schell City Bank
State Treasurer’s
Republican platform pledges liquor law enforcement
The Missouri Republican platform declares saloon and liquor interests must obey state laws and not control nominations or elections. It urges counties to have power to permit or prohibit sales, pledges strict enforcement of dramshop laws, Sunday closing, and any new laws needed to curb alcohol evils.
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Minouri
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Republican Party
Hadley: Republican nominee for Governor profile
Herbert S. Hadley, born February 20 1872 in Olathe Kansas, educated at Kansas University and Northwestern, studied law at Chicago, began law practice in Kansas City in 1904, served as Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney, nominated for Attorney General in 1904, and August 1904 named Republican candidate for Governor. He opened his Springfield campaign September 19 with a strong speech. He is regarded as eloquent, temperate, and family‑devoted.
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Herbert S. Hadley
Olathe
Kansas
University of Kansas
Northwestern University
Chicago Law Schoo
Kanna City
Jackson County
St. Joseph
Springfield
Maring Cited for Integrity and Trust in Missouri News
The passage lauds Mr. Maring as a man of exemplary habits free from vice, devoted to a simple honorable life. It notes his four-year tenure, courage, integrity, and trustworthiness, and that fraternal ties and his official role have earned him friendship among thousands of Missouri citizens.
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Maring
Beat Citizens of
Missouri
Gmelich Republican Nominee for Lieutenant Governor
Jacob F. Gmelich, born in Würtemberg, Germany, July 2, 183?, came to the U.S. with his parents, settled in Peru and Boonville, opened a jewelry shop as a watchmaker, served as mayor for eight terms, was a state legislator, university curator, and longtime banker. He was nominated for Lieutenant Governor in August, with a record as a loyal, capable public servant and financier.
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Jacob F. Gmelich
Wurtemberg
Germany
Peru
Winola
St. Louis
Boonville
Cooper County
The
State University
Senate
Commercial Bank of
Arch B Davis Nominated for Kansas City Court of Appeals
Arch B Davis born June 29 1870 in Livingston County Missouri is Republican nominee for Judge of the Kansas City Court of Appeals. Son of J M Davis a former Circut Judge, he has practiced law with J M Davis & Bons in Chillicothe since 1887 and served as City Attorney there in 1895 and 1896.
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Arch B. Davis
Kansas City Court of Appeals
Livingston County
Missouri
J. M. Davis
Arch B. Davis Haw
Chillicothe
J. M. Davis & Bons
Davis
Milesouri
Missouri bar backs court nomination for Appellate Judge
The Missouri bar sharply endorses a lawyer from Chillicothe for the Kansas City Court of Appeals seat. Praised for sound judgment, high moral character, and tireless work, he is viewed as capable of becoming a leading appellate judge and a model for young lawyers in Northern and Western Missouri.
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Miasouri
Missouri
Chillicothe
Daviess
Caldwell
Ray
Clinton
Linn
Grundy
Charlton
Clay
Davia
Kansas City Court of Appeals
Court Ability and Usefulness Examined
A concise discussion on the court's capacity and practicality, evaluating its effectiveness, procedures, and impact on justice. Analysts weigh procedural efficiency, accessibility, and potential improvements for litigants and the broader legal system.
Col George D Reynolds Nominee for St Louis Court of Appeals
Col George D Reynolds Republican nominee for Judge of the Rt Louis Court of Appeals has been a prominent St Louis lawyer since 1871. Born in Gettysburg Pennsylvania he served as Illinois artillery private in 1861 and rose to officer with General Grant. He practiced in Potosi Missouri from 1868 and later moved to St Louis, with three years in Colorado.
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George D. Reynolds
Rt. Louis
Colorado
St. Loula
Endorsing State Officials Performance Four Years On
The piece lauds Republican state officers elected four years ago for vigorous, energetic service. It highlights their efficient work and dedication in managing state affairs, urging continued support and confidence in their administration.
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