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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
1
The text discusses alcohol driven marital troubles of the Howards and political calculations favoring a Roosevelt and Bryan ticket. It suggests canceling the Denver convention and meeting in Chicago to align supporters with a ticket that would guarantee electoral success.
The Illinois focal option elections last week yielded a decisive win for the anti saloon League. The temperance movement has moved beyond reform rhetoric into a public up rising against a social evil, driven by fanaticism yet propelled by the expanding intellect of the American people.
The passage mocks Democrats for claiming credit for GOP laws in the current congressional session. It suggests William Jennings Bryan will seek popularity by aligning with Republican actions without adopting the party name.
New York Governor Hughes requests a legislative commission to probe Wall Street practices, rebutting Democratic claims of a soft campaign to nominate Hughes as the Republican presidential candidate. The governor is portrayed as effective at exposing campaign misinformation.
Sam Cook resurfaces from political oblivion in Missouri not to seek office but to settle scores with Democrats he blames for his four year fall from public life. He targets Governor Folk and all Folk supporters in a bid to reassert his influence.
The Wisconsin delegation backs Senator Lafollette in his presidential bid signaling cross party reform currents. The piece warns conservatives to note a reform drive challenging entrenched power and suggests surprises ahead for those clinging to conservative norms.
A historical column notes all tin plute mills are running, contrasting with the 1893 Democratic panic. It links mill activity to making dinner pails and implies work and midday meals, remarking the pail empties only when returning home. It ends by inviting Democrats to enjoy the sight of the empty pail as a symbol.
President Roosevelt directs an Interstate Commerce Commission attorney to ensure that in states with Jim Crow laws negro passengers receive first class treatment on trains. He clarifies this means equal comforts in cars designated for negroes, not access to white cars, in exchange for full first class fares.
The County Board of Equalization of Washington County Missouri will meet on the fourth Monday in April at the Clerk of the County Court office in Potosi to act as a Board of Appeals. Sessions will run five days beginning that date. Joan O. Long secretary. Potosi April 11, 10s.
A fragment discusses white passengers accepting equal fares as a “square deal” while predicting a hostile reaction from a negrophobe toward the President for proposing it. The tone implies racial tensions and a political stance on fare equality in a historical context.
The St Louis Republican organization seeks to overturn the new state primary election law by appealing to the supreme court arguing constitutionality. Both Republican and Democratic machines oppose it, aiming to restore old convention methods and displacing direct public nomination power, risking widespread public anger if struck down.
Judge Evans cites Missouri’s old graft era to warn against corruption in Jefferson City. He recalls lobbyists, countless bills, public servants allied with private interests, and powerful moneyed schemes that stained politics and society, urging vigilance to prevent a repeat of those abuses.
A nostalgic critique contrasts past progress with present decency and warns against backsliding. The piece reflects on integrity for office seekers, hints at political factions, and comments on social behavior and public manners alongside local notices about visits, travel plans, and community happenings in a midwestern era.
Dr OC AL Stephens of Norway Maine argues in The Natural Salvation that matter itself is life and mortality lies in matter’s destructibility. He traces life from corpuscles to atoms, cells, and brain tissues, claiming immortality exists through evolving cellular stages and ongoing pre evolution.
A terse admonition appears to urge simplicity and stronger measures in handling the bud. The fragment references moral guidance and a preference for a heavier approach without clear context or attribution.
We announce T Maxwell of Belgrade and Henry L Smith of Liberty as Assessor candidates subject to Republican primary voters. Chas G Smith of Belgrade also seeks Assessor. Thomas Day of Mineral Point is a candidate for County Judge first district, subject to Republican primary decisions.
Docket lists final and annual settlements due from executors administrators guardians and curators at the May term of the Probate Court in Washington County beginning Monday May 11 through Wednesday May 13. Named filers include Charles Barron guardian Tosie Barron minor Geo Loomis administrator I K Thomas deceased A T Morrison executor J A Duckworth deceased Tuos Metcalf and D A Saltsman executors Tuos Metcalf deceased Grauviel Barron guardian Martin Barron minor W A Remsey guardian Adolph and Edith Byrd minors Cynthia Hardie executrix Robert Hardie deceased W S Northcutt administrator Smith Jackson deceased John Compton guardian Stella and Ray Silvey Missouri Rev guardian Ivey D Slane minor Geo O Wilson executor Jolie C Wilson deceased Geo O Wilson guardian Walter Lee Wilson minor Norman R R White guardian Mustey Vo White minor A Fersey executor James Mundy deceased Ada L His executrix Alfred Z Hild deceased Patrick Murphy executor Mary Allen deceased Sarah G Amonett guardian Eya Lester minor WW Mawkins administrator FL Msons deceased Morgan J Casey administrator Jean Casey administrator W T Hunter guardian Sallie Rolla and Rollod Lake minors A L Phares guardian Fred L Hessier Chas Phares minors. Signature of James A Jenkins Judge confirms official copy. Seal.
Strate of Missouri in Washington County reports the final settlement of the estate of Eeidmecth D Pliigen deceased. Executor Tyedie Ml Hoedpen seeks final assent at the county seat on the ent term of May. The notice names executors and heirs and sets the date for final settlement actions.
In obedience to an order of the Probate Court of Washington County the sale of the real and personal property of the late Sane A. Luke deceased is scheduled for May at the county courthouse in Potosi Missouri. The sale will take place during Probate Court sessions with cash offered and terms posted. Admer of Sardi A Luke deceased.
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