Missouri Agricultural College wins silver cup at American Royal Stock Show
The college judging team triumphed over strong competitors to take the silver cup in the judging contest at the American Royal Stock Show last week, marking a decisive victory for Missouri Agricultural College. The note also mentions editor J. J. Witt and local club activities discussing German current events.
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Missouri Agricultural College
Our Agricultural College
Germany
Johnson defeats Ketchel to claim heavyweight title
The Kansas City Journal notes Jack Johnson, a negro, has won the world heavyweight championship by defeating Stanley Ketchel. It suggests he may hold the title long, and cites a claim that a black skull is harder and can endure more punishment than a white one, per anatomical lessons.
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Stanley Ketchel
Jack Johnson
The
Kansas City Journal
Halley's Comet Visible in December to Reach Earth Near May
Halley's comet becomes visible in December and will reach its nearest earth distance on May 18 at about 11,800,000 miles. The comet completes its orbit roughly every seventy seven years and moves at a terrific pace. Its farthest distance from earth is hard to express in figures. Oh yes, this little universe just happened.
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Halley
Taft Diaz El Paso Banquet Aimed at Mending Ties
The Cuban lottery crisis shows U S resolve to block lottery sales. The Cuban government declared that tickets sent through U S mail will be redeemed to be tracked by post office inspectors. Taft and Diaz attended a banquet in El Paso and then traveled to Juarez Mexico for entertained meetings. The gatherings are expected to foster a friendlier atmosphere between the nations.
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United States
Post-Office
el Paso
Taft
Diaz
Jaurez
Mexico
Polar claimant Cook faces strong doubt over pole claim
The piece notes Dr. Frederick A. Cook, who asserts discovery of the North Pole, is under scrutiny as affidavits from companions on the 1906 Mt. McKinley trip portray him as an imposter. It remains possible he found the pole, but proved deception would ruin his hero status.
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Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Mt. McKinley
Pole
Taft Breaks Washingtons Custom In El Paso Meeting Diaz
President Taft crossed the Rio Grande to meet Mexican President Diaz at El Paso aboard a specially built train. The visit, Saturday, marked Taft’s breach of the long standing tradition attributed to Washington by leaving the United States to visit a foreign country.
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Taft
Washington
States
Rio Grand
Diaz
Mexico
el Paso
English cleanliness limits fly nuisance in Britain
Flies are few in England compared with America due to prompt garbage removal and general cleanliness. English dwellings require no screens and disease fears from flies are minimal, unlike in the United States where the nuisance is health concerns.
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England
America
Free traders face voters over free trade and tariff stance
The piece argues that long standing free traders blend Republican branding with a catchy low tariff label to gain support. When voters must choose between free trade and protection, they drop slogans and vote truthfully on the issue.
Hot Time Promises Busy GOP Meeting in Joplin
The Republican Editorial Association gathering in Joplin opens with Crystal Cave visit at 5 p m on Thursday and a theatre party at 8 p m followed by a Dutch lunch at 10 p m. Speakers include Warner Hadley Nagel Gmelich Dicky of Missouri Uncle Joe Cannon of Washington Gov Wilson of Kentucky Ro denberg of Illinois Robins of Oklahoma. A banquet is planned at Conner Hotel on Friday night and an auto ride through mining district Friday night with a trip to Carthage Saturday at 10 a m. More details to come next week after expectations are realized.
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Joplin
Crystal Cave
Warner
Hadley
Nagel
Gmelich
Dicky
Missouri
Joe Cannon
Washington, D. C
Gov. Wilson
Kentucky
Rodenberg
Illnois
Robins
Oklahoma
Conner Hotel
Minning District
Carthage
Landing Home Safely After Rush Hour Drive
Report notes arrival without arrests for speeding or foul language after a tense trip. No charges filed. road patrol cites cautious driving and adherence to limits. Travelers describe careful approach to town limits and gratitude for safe passage.
I’d Rather Die Doctor Than Have My Feet Cut Off
Princeville Illinois resident M L Bingham refused amputation despite gangrene eating eight toes. Doctors warned of death if he refused. He applied Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and made a full recovery. The salve also treats eczema fever sores boils burns and piles and is sold for 25 cents at P H Franklin’s.
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M. L. Bingham
Princeville
P. H. Franklin’s
Split in the Republican party noted in editorials
Democratic papers highlight a split in the Republican party and note the rarity of low tariff Republicans. Editors argue politicians seek advantages to reach goals, with references to low tariff and cheap goods as political leverage.
Miami Trip Proves Royal Welcome For Editor and Crew
The editor reports a warm reception in Miami with multiple renewals and donations from locals including E. M. Ighart C. H. Hall Gilbert Hobson Dr F H Sullivan Frank Brown Nay Alexander Henry Stephens L K Leonard L E Donnell BR Granger Al Thornton John James and others. A lightened purse accompanied the visit as Tetter Williams faced hard luck with colt show entries and no premiums. The return ride lasted 4 hours 16 minutes after a single supper stop.
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Miami
E. M. Iglehart
C. H. Hall
Town
Gilbert Hobson
Pairville
F, H. Sullivan
Frank Brown
Nay Alexander
Henry Stephens
L. K. Leonard
L. E. Donnell
Mr. Donnell
Tetter Williams
W.h.downe
Granger
Thornton
John James
Fae
Great German Warships Boost to Imperial Navy
Germany accelerates battleship production with the Helgoland and Oldenburg launching at Kiel and Wilhelmshaven within nine months of being laid down. Each carries 1,000 men, mounts 12-inch guns, and is said to rival the latest 20,500-ton British dreadnoughts. The note highlights rapid progress from 13,200-ton ships three years earlier.
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Germany
Up Before the Bar
N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont describes Dr King s New Life Pills as essential family medicine. The ad claims they relieve chills constipation biliousness and a sick headache and notes a price of 25 cents at P H Franklin s Drug Store.
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N. H. Brown
Pittsfield
Dr. King
P. H. Franklin
Macon votes wet by 207 in local option election
Macon Missouri voters approved a local option measure by a 207 vote margin in an unusually orderly October election. Temperance advocates and preachers spoke in churches and at public venues in the weeks leading to the ballot, with both local papers backing local option.
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Macon
Campaigner Frank Smith Dies Suddenly at 66
Frank Smith, secretary of the County Antisaloon League, collapsed this morning and died. He had neglected private business for weeks to devote himself to the cause, was about 66, a longtime grocer, prominent Republican, and active church member.
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Frank Smith
County Antisaloon League
Smith
Ambush Fire Kills Horse on Chillicothe Road
Jas Cowell and family were traveling from their home southeast of Chillicothe toward Braymer when an ambush shot struck the team. One horse was killed instantly and the other was so badly injured it was later killed. The farmer then returned home and secured another horse.
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Chillicothe
Jas
Cowell
Braymer
Farmer Shot At Chillicothe Sparks Hunt For Suspects
A man recently arrived in Chillicothe told state authorities he knows of no enemies. The shooting near Mr Cowell’s home caused great excitement as bloodhounds were dispatched to trail the would be assassins. The farmer and his family fled after the shot, fearing further danger.
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Chillicothe
Waterloo Beats Slater 1-0 In Saturday Gridiron
The M V C football team lost 1 to 0 at Slater on Saturday afternoon. Marshall promises a stronger showing in future meetings against the same foe.
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Slater
Marshall
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