Knott Defends Actions In Hannibal Rail Talks
Hannibal official Knott defends his role amid railroad rate dispute. Warnings about waste and corruption surface as Hadley and others push for reforms, while proposals seek to settle litigation and restore confidence in the board. Governor Folk and Cowherd figures cited in stalled compromise attempts.
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Hannibal
Hannimissioner
Hadley
Knott
Spencer
Folk
Ighimen
St. Louis
Republicans Demand Home Rule For Cities
Missouri Republicans press for local self government in St. Louis and other cities, arguing the police board accrues unchecked spending and power under appointive rule. They claim state law forces city assemblies to fund police budgets with little oversight, threatening political manipulation and fiscal control by the governor and party insiders.
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St. Louis
Kan
Poalocrais
Jefferson City
Jess
Tien
Commonwealth
Platin
Wovernor
Munich- State
House Repub
John T. Clark
City of
Police Department
General Assembly of Missouri
Faap
St. Louis City
Police Board
Municipal Assembly
Board of Police Commissioners
Missouri
Municipal Assembly of
Treasury
St. Louila
Old Guard
Democratic Party
Old Gang
Republican Party
Reynolds Named Qualified Republican Candidate for Court of Appeals
The Republican party backs George D. Reynolds as a thoroughly qualified candidate for the St Louis Court of Appeals, citing his experience and long practice. The endorsement urges Republicans to vote for Reynolds on the ticket.
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Republican Party
George D. Reynolds
St Louis Court of Appeals
Wilder Aims to Reform Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
The Republican nominee W W Wilder pledges to run the Board as a business, seek fair treatment for shippers and railroads, and cooperate with Republican partner Wightman. He touts auditor tenure as proof of fair, efficient state service and urges a nonpartisan, square-deal approach to state transport regulation.
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Wightman
W. W. Wilder
Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Wilder
Auditor's Office
Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Roosevelt Urges Republicans to Elect Taft and Congress
The public interest requires voting Republican to support Mr Taft and a Republican Congress. The platform pledges to continue and develop policies enacted over seven years. Success relies on close cooperation between the President and Congress, making harmony essential.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Political attack slams Hadley stance and deceit
A partisan broadside accuses Democrats of duplicitous deceit about Herbert B Hadley's state positions. It denounces circulated slanderous circulars aimed at temperance and Christian groups and urges readers not to be misled.
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Herbert
Hadley
Deceptive attack warned against Hadley and state ticket
A warning alleges enemies have exhausted every resource to prejudice people against Hadley and the state ticket. The note urges readers to beware of printed content filled with falsehoods and misrepresentation by political foes.
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Hadley
State Ticket
Hadley Survives Opposition Amid Misinformation
The speaker condemns Hadley as unbeatable by fair means and warns that enemies rely on propaganda, letters, and deceit. The real struggle shifts underground, with combat rumored to be fought away from open confrontation.
Democrats Deny Home Rule to Keep City Policies Democratic
Democratic leaders deny home rule for cities to keep partisan boards in control of city policies and prevent Republican influence in the state. The move centers on protecting party control rather than other considerations.
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Democratic Party
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