Breckinridge and Others Enter Republican Candidacy Race
Belgrade Township resident GEO E Breckinridge seeks State Representative, pending GOP convention action. Richwoods Collector candidate P E Dougherty, Potosi Prosecuting Attorney candidate M E Rhodes, and Liberty Township Sheriff candidate N A Bowser also run with convention as a constraint. Additional filings include Breton and Harmony Township figures for Sheriff, County Assessor, and County Court judges in two districts. listing ends amid designation of other hopefuls Owen Martin and Henry C Compton.
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Geo. E. Breckinridge
Belgrade Township
P. E. Dougherty
Richwoods Township
M. E. Rhodes
Potosi
N. A. Bowser
Liberty Township
W. B. Compton
Harmony Township
Geo. F. Patterson
Breton Township
L. A. Page
Johnson Township
John L. Paul
J. F. Evens
J. F. Williams
Ballevue Township
Ales F. Boyer
Union Township
Owen S. Martin
Henry C. Compton
Concord Township
F. E. Cole
County Election Call Echoes 1894 Precedent
Rousing plea urges repeat of 1894 patterns with a push to attend Republican precinct meetings next Saturday. The missive frames William Jennings Bryan and imperialism as threats, warning farmers against Democratic returns and implying voter fate depends on choice.
Reform Robb Interest War Weather in County
Democratic interest in the reform nation of Eddie Robb in this county was not warm. The specter of militarism does not deter the young American from volunteering for the army whenever his services are needed.
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Eddie Robb
Bryan's Portrait as a Gay Test Prophecy Commentary
A clipped editorial excerpt discusses Bryan and a controversial prophecy claim, noting skepticism about its accuracy. The text hints the prophecy may have misfired or proven false as history unfolds, reflecting on political rhetoric and public belief.
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Bryan
Taxpayers urged to vote on books at Jefferson City
Missouri voters are urged to determine whether to require access to public books at Jefferson City when they go to the polls next November. The call emphasizes accountability and openness in state government before the upcoming election.
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Missouri
Jefferson City
Robb Wins Thirteenth District Primary By 4575 Vote Lead
Robb carried the Democratic congressional primary in the Thirteenth district with a 4575 vote majority. Shoe finished with 0 votes and Burks with 3823, figures show a clear Robb advantage in the race.
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Robb
Shoe
Burks
Sixty five Cent Wheat Beats Old Price
A comment notes that 65 cent wheat is higher than 35 cent wheat, the latter being the price seen when Democrats last claimed to aid farmers. The remark frames past policy as less favorable to farmers and contrasts it with current pricing. It emphasizes political critique of prior Democratic efforts.
Honest Dick Dalton gains seat as Web Davis exits Missouri party
The Republican party of Missouri strengthens its ranks with the addition of Honest Dick Dalton, compensating for the departure of Web Davis amid shifting political alignments.
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Republican Party of
Missouri
Dick” Dalton
Davis
Republican Rule to Remain Grand Republic Says Bryan
The United States will continue as the same grand republic under Republican rule. Bryan himself is not preparing to adapt to any other form of government should he suffer a second defeat.
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United States
Bryan
Democratic leader touted as major cotton bale trust holder
Chairman Jos. K. Jones of the National Democratic Committee is named as a large stockholder in the round cotton bale trust. The piece notes the trust as Democratic and claims it will be exempt from attack by Bryanites due to party alignment.
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Jos. K. Jones
National Democratic Committee
County school fund signals growth as loans shrink
Our county school fund shows prosperity with more loans paid off than new ones. Last week during court sessions four county mortgages were cancelled and only one new loan, of small amount, was issued.
Inconsistent St Louis Republic Sparks Campaign Fund Debate
The St Louis Republic shows contradictory reporting on trust funding. One issue claims trusts contributed 50,000,000 to Hannin’s slush land while a later article asserts trusts provide no funds to the Republican campaign this year, highlighting journalistic inconsistency.
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St. Louis Republic
Hannins Slush
Republican Campaign
Republicans Wake in County to Form Effective Party Body
The county Republicans organize into an active working body while fearing Democratic doodle used in parts of the county. Through strong organization they aim to withstand corruption methods of opponents and solidify party effort.
Democratic papers favor Robb after primaries
The low estimate set by Democratic papers opposed to Robb’s renomination is likely accurate. Since his primary victory, opposition papers have rallied to Robb, preferring him to any Republican, and describe the party as still displaying yellow dog loyalty.
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Robb
Bryan political pivots from anti imperialism to coinage
The text notes Bryan shifting priorities with each nomination. It forecasts anti imperialism as the key issue for the Democratic bid, rag money for the Populists, and free coinage at 16 to 1 if the Silver Republicans back him. It labels Bryan as versatile across political maneuvers.
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Bryan
Condition of Farmers Improves in the West
A Boston Advertiser correspondent surveys Western farming, reporting farmers sound financially and in better condition. He notes indebtedness fully payable, brighter outlook, improved fences and homes, nicer clothing, and children sent to schools or colleges, reflecting three years of improvement.
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Boston Advertiser
West
Farmers Prosperity and Debt Shifts Amid National Policy
A Boston correspondent notes rising farm prosperity since 1900 with lower interest rates, increased bank deposits, and higher bond values. The piece contrasts Republican policy with Bryanism, arguing credit improvements and farm investment under GOP leadership reduce costs and ease distress.
Republicans Scale Down Interest in Debt History
A historical look argues Republicans reduced interest on the national debt after wartime growth. It notes prewar conditions, the postwar five-year period of high debt, and gradual refunds lowering rates from twelve to two percent. It contrasts Democratic administrations introducing new debt at four and five percent.
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Missouri
Salem
Leadlight
Cleveland
Convention Call Free to Washington County Republicans
The Republican voters are urged to attend mass meetings on August 23 1900 to elect delegates for the County Convention in Potosi September 1 1900. Each precinct gains delegates by one per 25 votes cast for Winkelubure for Supreme Judge, with numbers listed per precinct including Potosi Liberty Mineral Pt Walton Old Mines Palmer Cadet Turner's Cruise Sunlight Fertile Belgrade Richwoods Caledonia Hamilton Sherlock Brazil Concord. Byorder Republican Central Committee Jousa J. Deceve Chairman PLA DrcGexport See'y.
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Washington County
Potosi
Sts
False Prophet of 1896 Predictions on Gold Standard
The piece argues if Bryan's prophecies about the gold standard had come true, purchasing power would rise, prices would fall like a stone, debt would grow, hard times would increase, and wealth would concentrate. It claims bread would transfer to non earners, inequality rise, hope fade, toil diminish, idle workers grow, money hoarding rise, farming life worsen, wages suffer, employment uncertainty grow, and enterprise falter.
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Bryan
Prophecies Against Gold Standard Faced Collapse
A historical defense argues that adopting the gold standard would have paralyzed industry, drained savings banks, risked depositor losses, forced withdrawals, lowered salaries, harmed permanent investments, and jeopardized home mortgages and schools. The speaker asserts all such prophecies failed.
Foley's Kid Kidney Cure and other remedies advertise cures
An advertisement column touts Foley's Kid Kidney Cure for kidneys and bladder, a method of disciplining children described as a remedy for the cigarette habit, Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment promising cures for piles, and White's Cream Vermifuge priced at 75 cents to destroy intestinal worms. Postage stamp regulations note refunds and exchanges for damaged stamps.
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