Roosevelts era politics and editorials clash across papers
A compilation of editorials and notices discusses Roosevelt, Bryan, tariff ideas, and political strategy across multiple papers. It mentions Speaker Cannon as a powerful Republican, Dyer Jr returning a thief, and Roosevelts stance on succession. It notes editor appointments in Mexico and Salisbury, plus a Kansas City exchange about Dr. Long.
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Roosevelt
Speaker Cannon
Uncle Joe
Memphis
Local Guests Visit City Figures and Doctors
For a first class hair cut go to Strean and Fishers. Mesdames D Redd of Pal myra and L Hopkins of Covington Ky have been the guests of J Redd and wife. Dr W B Harwood of Rensselaer spent Thursday in the city with his daughter. Ira W Rutledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strean & Fisher's
Mesdames D Redd
Palmyra
L. Hopkins
Covington, Ky
J. Redd
W. 8. Harwood
Rensselaer
Ira W. IT. Rutledge
Forty eight states to be taxed after July 2
It isn’t everybody who knows it, but there is a fact that there are forty-eight states. Hannibal will be called upon after July 2 to pass upon the various treasuries revenues aggregating $1,200. If all the dramshops stay in business their cost of doing so, al told, will amount.
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Hannibal
Dramshops
Discussion of Quantrell and veteran patriotism
Editorial rebuttal to claims about Quantrell and his men at Centralia and Macon Missouri. It defends Quantrell as an independent Confederate fighter with a commission and recounts his actions against Anderson’s band, insisting veterans’ patriotism endures beyond the war. Mentions Major Frank Davis and Captain Bob Sweeny as survivors and situates the debate in a broader Union vs state sovereignty context.
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Council
Moriarty
Quantrell
Bill Anderson
Centralia
Anderson
Todd
Gordon
James Brothers
St. Louis
Thirty-ninth
Missouri Volunteers
Hollingshead
Frank Davis
Macon
Billi Anderson
Quaptrell
Texas
James Henderson Davis
Vermont Street
Missouri
Bob Sweeny
Middle Grove
Monroe County
Eause
Liars and truth in newspapers and public life
A reflection on journalists and professionals noting that many claim faults in media while acknowledging integrity in most preachers, merchants, and lawyers. It cites misstatements as often sourced to others, and recalls Jefferson’s remark on term limits and constitutional practice.
Merchants urged to advertise locally amid fare debate
The Pike County Democrat urges small town merchants to advertise in their home paper to counter competition from larger cities amid talk of a two cent fare bill. It argues merchants without big rents or salaries can compete by spending a few dollars on local ads and loosening up their purse strings.
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Pike County
Woman Soldier and Fruit Stand Quandary Sparks Debate
A humorous column cites Comptroller Metz and deputies debating differences between a woman a soldier and a fruit stand while pondering idle youth and farm work as a remedy. Local society notices mention visits from Mrs. John Lynott of St Louis and others, along with millinery trips and stationery promotions.
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John Lynott
St. Louis
Mi CO. Hawkins
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Monroe City Fair
Iowa
Yowell Saddlery CO of
Monroe City
Spirit of the State Press
Fulton Telegraph
Sweden
D. P. Dyer Jr
D—D
Dyer
Bates County Democrat
His
Bryan
The
United States
William Jennings Bryan
Booneville
Higbee News
Avansas Society
Kansas City Union Station
Lexington News
Folk
R. M. White
Mexico
J. E. Dismukes
Salisbury
John W. Jacks
Montgomery County
W. L Smith
Washington Post
Long
Kansas City Journal
White House
W. J. Long
Dr. Long
Barry Prizzelle
Pretty Babe
Kansas City
Friazelle
R.C. Marshall
Peacock
Erners
Joe Wheeler
J. F. Pease
New York Evening Post
Maryland
Jefferson
Lemons
Comptroler Metz
McCooey
LaBelle Star
Lula Isman
Lakenaw
W. D. Erwin
Ottumwa, Iowa
A. S. Maddox
Eula
Lela Dimmitt
Shelbyville
Monroe
Bertie Jackson
Farnotest
John Demaree
Bloomfield
Democrat
W. E. Shearman
Willie May
Bluff City
Mis
Shearmagh
A CO
Helton
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