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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1901
Page
1
Bryan allies in Ohio back a state ticket and await his pledge. The Nesbit law is portrayed as shielding state treasury looters. The ruling party savors the law as good while military leaders spar. the real fighters behind the guns deserve the greatest credit.
Philips, renowned as the Chicago corn king, says he has made no assignment due to being too busy. He likens the situation to claiming there can be too much of a good thing, framing his workload as the reason.
The English parliament voted Lord Roberts a reward of 100000 pounds for his work in the South African war. The payment appears to be granted before the campaign’s completion, signaling early compensation for anticipated service.
Maryland Democrats adopt a state platform calling for complete disfranchisement of all Negroes in the state. The campaign this year centers on this issue and Democrats statewide, including those in the vicinity, praise the policy as supported by Maryland friends.
The Ironton Register denounces the Ohio platform as dirty work by scheming bosses yet notes the ticket has Mr. Bryan's endorsement. The paper criticizes Bryan for prioritizing party success over principles and urges editorial consistency.
The piece argues Democrats Bryanites and reorganizers aim to revive tariff debate as a political tactic. It notes the Democrats’ historical success came from tariff fights and warns against underestimating public memory of the 1893-97 downturn caused by tariff reforms. It forecasts reforms framed against trusts.
Governor Dockery replies to Globe-Democrat charges by inviting an inspection of state books to prove proper handling of funds over the past three years. He labels rival papers' accusations as mere partisan framing and cites Democratic dissension amid Missouri politics as evidence of a waning old guard. A Brunswick paper quotes alarm in the party as reformers grow, warning of a political crisis ahead.
The piece notes 1875 and 1898 receipts for interest and debt reduction totaling 35.94 million, including 4.3 million from the school fund. It cites unpaid debt over six million and accuses a large discrepancy beyond interest payments, while Governor and ex officials dispute fund diversions and call for book examinations.
The writer questions ballot honesty in Missouri, alleging Goebel and Nesbit laws used to defraud minorities and contrasts Missouri with Republican states from Maine to California that supposedly maintain honest ballots. They seek state names and statutes for comparison.
Kansas wheat lies in fields and roads across the state at risk of ruin from rain as railroads fail to supply sufficient cars for shipment. In Pulaski County Missouri gold ore shows four dollars to the ton, a small but improving find with depth. In South America Venezuela faces a new civil strife led by Dr. Rangal Cardaris and 5000 rebels against President Castro.
In Smithville DeKalb County last Friday a young white man named Charles Davis, awaiting a preliminary hearing for criminally assaulting a young white girl, was seized from the courtroom by furious locals and hanged without further ceremony.
A preliminary hearing for Vernon Duty on a house breaking charge ended in turmoil when he fired a pistol at a prosecution witness. He later invited all back, returning the revolver to a constable as the testimony resumed and the court proceeded.
Springfield Republican questions if Democratic leaders oppose fair elections in Missouri and whether dishonest laws are used for sport. It notes local corruption chatter and asks why reformers ignore the issue, while Cuba Missouri hosts a bucket shop tied to a St Louis firm where investors seek returns after margin losses.
Mrs E O Dutton of Danville NL cites Foley's Honey and Tar curing whooping cough saving a doctor's bill. The Crawford County sentiment warns against hard times. Bank of Cuba deposits rise since June 29 by 96 115 74, total over 81 000 Cuba Telephone.
Belgrade notes the final summer month with advice to save seeds as they ripen and warns that thin cows mean financial strain. Farmers sow turnips and German millet after rain. a Sunday shower is recorded. Rev. Lambert preaches at Southern Methodist church. local families visit. Clear Creek stock Co ships cattle, horses, and mules to Sikeston, Missouri to seek better winter range. superintendent reports ample local range and expected forty bushels per acre.
Mr and Mrs T H Henderson visited Goodland last week and returned Saturday. Miss Lucy Adams visits relatives. Road overseer B F Newcomb reports grading near one mile of Belgrade Iron Dale road and plans two and a quarter more miles, plus $40 subscription for Whit ey Hill improvements. Artesian well found on Joseph Townsend farm. Cattle demand and prices rising as drought ends. Sums: saddle horse sold for 80, team for 240. Iron Dale visitors. Fred Breckenridge returns from the West after losing a foot in Idaho railroad accident. Millet and cow peas planted for fall pasture. Cuban cave visited by Matlock’s onyx cave party. Mrs Eliza Springer ill. Bub and stavebolt industry resurges. Rain renewal forecast for fall parts.
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