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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
4
The text attacks trusts and special interests, arguing wealth requires theft and condemning trusts and the steel industry. It advocates punitive action against disobedient magnates and references figures such as Jeff Noel and Jack Davis in political contexts. It laments navy expansion as benefiting trusts and criticizes Republican efforts to regulate while increasing power.
The excerpt argues that a strong navy is unnecessary to honor the Declaration of Independence, but if the U S pursues conquest and enslaving others for select Americans, a large navy becomes essential. It frames naval power as tied to national philosophy and moral choices.
A Little Analogy notes the court’s rule that a federal officer enforcing a possibly unconstitutional act loses official status and faces personal consequences. It asks where President Roosevelt would stand if this principle applied to current conduct. Also mentions WOTU meeting with Mrs. Charles Evans on Tuesday May 19 led by Mrs. Hugh Stevens.
The Monroe County Democratic Convention at Paria chose delegates for the State Convention in Jefferson City. They endorsed Bryan at the national level and backed Rothwell and Chowning for national roles, while praising W. J. Stone, Governor Falk, and other Democratic incumbents. They also endorsed former Speaker Whitecotton of Monroe County and expressed strong support for Senator McAllister’s record and bid for re election.
George W Kidd is exceedingly happy as he welcomes an 11 pound boy to his three daughters. John Overly rejoices at the arrival of a fine boy at his home. George Egan of Dallas, Texas, has been visiting his parents W. B. Egan and wife. George calls Monroe the prettiest place he knows.
The Century Club will run a Turner Art Exhibit at Miss Belle Johnson's Studio on May 21 and 22. Admission is 25 and 10 cents. Proceeds benefit Public School. Don’t miss this opportunity to view good pictures.
Upon opening Gilson and Hays bhurst parlors Tuesday morning, officials found a rear window broken by a intruder wearing a small shoe size and about $15 in small change taken. A revolver and a knife were left behind, suggesting local involvement.
After an agreeable tour of the landscape James Davis plans to return in a week to establish a cigar factory. He is well known in the city from his time with the Maddox and O'Daniel factory and is warmly regarded by many locals. Roy's knee length underwear ad appears alongside local housekeeping notices. Mrs Otis Webb will not move to Paris, and Miss Clara Abell travelled to Shelbina to visit Mrs James Hrady. Mrs Ed Walch of Wisconsin plans a month with her mother Mrs C B Robertshaw and friends.
A line of tornadoes struck a district 25 miles southwest and south of Woodward Oklahoma on May 11 damaging small towns off the railroad and injuring and killing residents. Grand, the county seat of Ellis County, was said to be wholly wrecked and Arnett, Mutual, Estelle, Cooley and Richmond reported devastation with multiple casualties. The swath stretched across four counties, about 75 miles long, near the Texas and Kansas lines.
Card of Thanks extends heartfelt gratitude to friends for support during bereavement of husband and father H J Kent and family express thanks for kindness during son's illness. Various local notices list sales, visits, travel, and court actions, including Emma C Brown settlement per Probate Court order. Old papers advertised at 20c per 100.
W. Parker, proprietor of a stylish new barber shop at 105 Market Street, reports a thriving start with hot water and heating. He ordered two mahogany chairs expected to arrive today, signaling an up-to-date, well-equipped business. Mrs. Matilda Harkins and her son Stewart from St. Louis visited Mrs. Stewart's sister Mia, along with Emma O. Brown and her daughters Olivia and Ruth.
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