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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
4
Bryan earns peoples support for president as Democracy stands for liberty and home. The Democratic ticket is described as strong and well chosen at Kansas City, with victory framed as resting on the party banner in November.
A political pamphlet harshly criticizes Republicans for heavy reliance on trusts while urging Democrats to nominate a Bryan-like vice president. It argues government power must come from consent of the governed, condemns Republican policy toward colonies, and warns that a Mark ticket would advance trust interests and continue mass robbery.
The Kansas City Times notes that figures show the country is not prosperous and criticizes the Republican party for constitutional trample, Cuban scandals, the Hay Pauncefote surrender of manhood, civil service betrayal, misdeeds in Porto Rico, the Philippines and Cuba, and vast war expenditures, arguing voters should reject the party in November.
A speaker argues the GOP had a lifetime chance to prove opposition to trusts and protect the people. With a Republican president and Congress there is no excuse for failing to act on anti trust legislation. He condemns the platform plank as vote catching.
London reports the Taku forts occupied by international troops after bombardment and land seizure, with ongoing actions around Pekin and Shanghai. In Hannibal, Missouri bids for the courthouse bonds were opened with two St. Louis bidders, premiums listed, and construction contracts awarded to F. W. Menke for the Hannibal courthouse. Palmyra courthouse contract expected today.
Poplar Bluff Missouri June 15 a third of nearby residents quit farming to pearl hunt after J A Jones of Black Rock opened a clam shell and found a valuable pearl. He sold pearls for 822 dollars the following day sparking a local pearl hunting craze across the river area.
An editorial rebuttal argues against Monroe City favored bridge at Joanna, urging a Spalding site to serve Saline and Clay counties. It contends Monroe County benefits, costs unknown, and calls for shared funding with Hannibal, while criticizing Hummer of Ralls County Record. Jerome Wingerter visits town. local lunch spots and buggies noted.
The insurance company adjuster for St Stephens church arrived yesterday to inspect the damage and assess the loss. The visit followed the fire that caused the incident, with details still under review by the insurer.
In Indian Creek, Tom J. Yates owns extensive oat fields whose tall stalks push beyond barbed wire. The Monroe county oats are described as unusually vigorous, with wording implying strong yields and expansiveness despite barriers.
Earnest Clevenger was hanged at 5 o'clock in the courthouse yard for the murder of George Allen and Della Clevenger near Missouri City in 1697. He was said to have killed them out of jealousy over Allen's attention to his cousin.
Brookfield pastor Rev Paul H Linn will speak Monday evening June 25 at DeMoss Chapel under the DeMoss Epworth League auspices. The Methodist minister is regarded as a rising church leader and the event promises a profitable evening for attendees with many city residents likely to attend.
Cassidy, a leading citizen, leaves for Hot Springs Ark to boil poison from his hands and wrists after two years of tetter. Census Enumerator McCarty nears completion of work and asks residents to inform him of anyone left out. Judge McCarty aims to locate all persons in Monroe City to complete the census.
Miss Angeline Westhoff, a beloved figure among friends, died of Consumption at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services are set for today at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, with Father Sullivan officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Rosary Cemetery.
A historical newspaper excerpt voices a harsh stance on welfare. It argues that charity has aided the poor during winter but insists assistance should end now. It claims those who seek help should be compelled to seek work and be moved along from loafing on streets.
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