Public reaction to McKinley message across papers
The Enquirer finds McKinley’s annual message long and wearisome yet well written, while the Republic calls it a historic outline of imperial policy. Missouri salutes Boer resettlement with land offers, Missouri and city officials discuss salary cuts, and Captain J. J. Brown’s office is noted for neatness. The piece also cites British imperial doctrine and comments on Africa policies.
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McKinley
Congress
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the Republic
Democrat
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South African Republic
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France
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Bahr-el-Glazel
Portugal
Angola
Rhodesia
Germany
Bechavanaland
Burton J. Hendrick
Frank Leslie
Joanna Bridge Construction Begins Under I W Henning
I W Henning of St Louis arrived Monday to supervise the Joanna bridge project. Timber is being prepared now for the structure while iron work will arrive in about ten days. The long talked on Joanna bridge will be built and ready for use in the near future.
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I. W. Henning
St. Louis
Joanna
Jonna
Perry Enterprise
Missouri Dems expand control and back Cowherd for governor
In quotes from Dick Dalton outside the breastworks, he backs Joe Flory for Missouri governor while noting the state house gang has already chosen Congress man Cowherd of Kansas City. The Quincy Herald reports Democratic gains: counties under Dem control, 14 Democratic congressmen, House majority grows from 28 to 40, and joint-ballot majority from 40 to 56.
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Joe Flory
Missouri
State House
Congressman Cowherd
Kansas City
Quincy Herald
Missouri Democracy
House of Representatives
J. T. Bradshaw
Chillicothe
Bradshaw
House
Government Lets Armor Plate Contract At 425 A Ton
Linneus Bulletin reports the government has let a contract to the slip builders trust for armor plate priced at 425 dollars per ton. The note contrasts railroads paying 21 dollars per ton for steel rails from their funds with the administration spending public money and being liberal.
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Slip Builders Trust
Linneus Bulletin
What kind of a boy does a businessman want
Naturalists claim no creature is truly ugly when viewed minutely yet the poem says life’s disagreeable tasks reveal a hidden beauty. A merchant adds a boy should know little, listen, be prompt, hardworking, and honest in service and money matters.
Cigarette Habit Among Boys Warned By Bowling Green Times
The Bowling Green Times warns that many boys, some very young, are taking up smoking. It urges parents to investigate and intervene immediately, noting some parents neglect to monitor their children. The piece suggests extra concern for younger boys and claims a few older ones may be beyond redemption.
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Bowling Green Times
Children’s Letters to Santa Claus Contest Announcement
The Democrats’ Christmas edition will be issued December 1. All letters to Santa Claus must reach the office by Saturday evening December 1. Judges will select two handsome prizes for the best written letters. Boys and girls up to 12 years old are invited to write. Use only one side of the paper.
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Democrats
Santa Claus
Melson sale offers brood mares and farm stock
At the S. J. Melson sale next Wednesday several loads of extra good brood mares will be offered. Buyers near by should purchase. The sale will also include cattle hogs corn hay and an excellent line of farming implements. Mr Melson is selling out his farm and moving to Jacksonville Florida.
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S. J. Melson
Anderson Sells Half Interest in Grocery Store to Patterson
BE. L. Anderson sells a half interest to William Patterson of St. Louis. Anderson keeps a neat reliable stock, and the new firm will not fall behind. Success to them.
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BE. L. Anderson
William Patterson
St. Louis
Ship subsidy bill sparks Senate rally in Washington
Washington, Dec 1 Friends of the ship subsidy bill rally to its standard as Senator Frye leads in the Senate with extended talks. Republicans aim to take up the bill Wednesday while Democrats and some Republicans prepare opposition. Also reported are newly elected Court on Honor officers in Monroe City and Missouri Governor-elect Dockery’s White House visit amid tariff shipping debate. Local notes include stock shipments from Perry and a Monroe City public school monthly report and upcoming class events.
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D. C
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Senate
Clay
George W. Tooley
Frank Bowers
McParland
Sallie Crawford
Bowers
A. Roles Guard
James Sullivan
David Sweetnam
E B. Spade
John White
Monroe City District Court
Washington
Dockery
Missouri
White House
Joseph P Herrington Dies After Bright's Disease
Saturday morning Joseph P Herrington elected railroad and warehouse commissioner Nov 9th died in St Louis at age 48 He had been a popular Katy conductor for years His death creates a vacancy and Gov Dockery will appoint Flory's successor There are several applicants Funeral in Sedalia where Flory had lived since 1551
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Joseph P. Herrington
Railroad and Warehouse
St. Louis
Herrington
Katy
Ele
Bright
Revival Meeting At First Baptist Church Gains Interest
The revival at First Baptist Church continues with increasing interest as services are held each afternoon and evening. Up to yesterday there have been twenty eight additions, with Rev. W. A. Simmons assisting Rev. Read in conducting the meeting.
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Paris
Christian Church
Our City
W. Simmons
First Baptist Church
W. A. Simmons
Read
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