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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
2
Ida M Tarball in American Magazine recounts Thad Stevens who defended his allies and rejected delays on revenue bills yet would attack what he saw as racial bias. He challenged California for a high duty on rice to target Chinese use, defending principles over politics.
In a private office dispute weeks ago co postmaster J Porter Patton and Dr K Megown faced a peace breach charge. Patton paid a fine and left town. Megown claimed no fracture occurred, but was found guilty of disturbing the peace with a $100 fine and costs and announced an appeal to the Circuit Court. The young lawyer Roy Meriwether drew praise for his handling.
Secretary of State Swanger reports November tax and fee receipts totaling 13 822 dollars for notarial commissions domestic and foreign corporation taxes land department and bank inspection fees plus miscellaneous charges. A second snippet shows a Chicago Tribune dialogue about worms and fishing, unrelated to the finances.
The Allen AME Church in Cincinnati passes resolutions praising President Roosevelt for his handling of the Twenty fifth negro infantry affair and denounces soldiers who hid behind comrades. The piece condemns vigilante zeal and urges the race to self reform. A New York miss meeting seeks a congressional inquiry into the Brownsville affair.
William D Bannister, educated at Monroe City High School and State University, is praised as a gentleman of good attainments and a good fellow. The note extends congratulations on his happiness in advance.
A historical review notes 18th and 19th century figures doubting American manufacturing growth and steam navy prospects. It cites Lord Stanleys warning about steam ships, Fulton’s steamer on August 17, and earlier bans on iron rolling mills, framing a narrative of cautious forecasts contrasted with later industrial rise.
Archbishop Trench delegates Canon Cureton to preach at Westminster Abbey on a saints day. Cureton’s son asks if the sermon will be long, fearing a thrashing from Westminster boys if it lasts over half an hour. The rector replies roughly twenty minutes.
Mrs John Carr of Hunnewell has been spending several days with her friends Fred Hawkins and wife.
140 000 feet of native lumber for sale. Social notes mention Frank Ahland and ladies from Elgin as visitors. Recounts of local residents visiting kin in Bluff City and Woodland. Minor misfortune noted as Harry Palmer injured right hand at a wood pile.
Miss Judith Mendenhall of Brookfield visits cousin Miss Mollie Green and families at Monroe City. Numerous local acquaintances travel and visit relatives through Shelburne, Havana and Nevada areas. A railroad travel job offer seeks experienced agents with $260000 capital and weekly pay for a Monroe City firm.
A compact notice showcases a firm seeking new business opportunities and highlighting superior facilities. The message underscores readiness to collaborate and advertise capabilities to potential partners or clients.
Rail timetable fragment lists trains with names and times. Mentions Pacific Express Osiumwa Accomodation Western Mail and Express 19 St Paul Limited Atlantic Express and other trains going north and south. Includes Mal and Motherly Accomodation with partial OCR details.
Dr W B A McNutt of Moo over Wood's Drug Store located in Reaidenge is listed with the contact number 2.
A historical snippet advertising A A W ELY M D oflice Ely's Private Hospital Monroe City Missouri and W T Rutl英 nGee dentist offering saving of teeth aspecialty. Office Redman block over Variety Store telephone 58.
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