Authorized Republican candidate notices for township officials
We announce GEO EBRECKINRIDGE of Township as a candidate for Collector subject to the Republican convention decision. P E DOUGHERTY of Richwoods Township for Collector. N A BOWSER of Liberty Township for Sheriff. GEO F PATTERSON of Breton Township for Sheriff. L A PAGE of Johnson Township for County Assessor. JOHN L PAUL for County Assessor. EVENS, J F WILLIAMS of Vne Township for County Assessor. OWEN S MARTIN of Belgrade Township for County Court from the 2d. HENRY C COMPTON of Harmony Township for Judge of the County Court. GEORGE F BEALS of Concord Township for Judge of the County Court from the ad district. Action of the Republican convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Breckinridge
Township
P. E. Dougherty
Richwoods Township
M. E. Rhodes
Potosi
N. A. Bowser
Liberty Township
Harmony
Acman
Geo. F. Patterson
Breton Township
L. A. Page
Johnson Township
Ohn L. Paul
Evens
F. Williams
Vne Township
Ales F. Boyer
Union Township
Owen S. Martin
Belgrade Township
Henry C. Compton
Harmony Township
Concord Township
Pot
County Republicans urged to vote for Republicans only
A local party message calls on voters to elect only Republican candidates in county races, urging alignment with party principles and avoiding cross party ballots to maintain ideological coherence.
Dockery Speech Omits Street Railway Trust Mention
The speaker Mr. Dockery does not address the party's role in the St. Louis street railway combine, a point some observers expected to be raised amid discussions of trusts and public utilities. The omission stands as a notable gap in the political discourse of the day.
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Dockery
St. Louis Street Railway Combine
Missouri Democrats Swap Roles Behind Political Curtain
A sharp critique notes the party's practice of moving its favored insiders among offices rather than pursuing new leadership. The comment frames internal rotation as power maneuvering rather than citizen accountability within Missouri politics.
Republicans in Washington County Eye County Ticket Sweep
If all the Republicans in Washington County apply their party principles to the county ticket they will make a clean sweep of it, and that is as it should be.
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Washington County
Republican ticket set for county offices primaries
Next Saturday will determine the Republican candidates for county offices while the Democratic slate appears all but chosen. Primaries will be held to finalize nominations.
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Beeen
Democrats Push Flory as Gov Race Signal
The passage notes the Democratic push around Joe Flory, suggesting a fear he is seeking the governorship with a clear path. The remark hints at strategic campaigning and perceived momentum behind Flory in the political landscape.
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Joe Flory
Joseph
Dockery and transparency question in governor race
The speaker notes Mr. Dockery has not promised taxpayers access to the books if elected governor. He is described as sharing the same breed of Democrats as those in Jefferson City, implying skepticism about fiscal openness from political rivals.
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Dockery
Jeff
City
Bryan Seeks Nomination Though Expansionist Stance
Mr. Bryan earnestly advocates the policies and isms of any party that will nominate him for President. He would even be an expansionist if he could get a party favoring expansion to nominate him.
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Bryan
County promises and political pitches contrast in battle for votes
A political letter warns that rewards promised by Republicans two years ago did not materialize and accuses Democrats of continuing soft talk and broken promises. It urges Republican voters to resist being swayed again by empty assurances and to scrutinize the upcoming county drive.
Democrats Fault Republicans Scratching Tickets Watchword
A Democrat speaking with fellow party members critiqued Republicans during county politics, saying that without the damphool Republicans scratching their tickets, they would not accomplish anything. The remark is framed as a potential Republican watchword for the current campaign.
Democrats plan anti imperialism drive and Populist edge
Chairman Jones of the National Democratic Committee signals a campaign aligned with anti imperialism and warns the Populist Bryanite fusionists that it can take its money issues elsewhere. The plan implies Democrats would ignore Populists in office distributions if Bryan is elected.
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Jones
National Democratic Committee
Bryan
Hawaii
Platform Committee
Lincoln
Right kind of man for Congress boosts Republican bid
The article notes several Republicans seeking the party nomination to oppose Hon. Edward Robb in Bonne Terre. Candidates include John H. Reppy of Jefferson County, John H. Raney of Wayne County, and Prof. W. H. Lynch of Wright County, with Lynch favored.
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Congress
Edward Robb
Bonne Terre
John H. Reppy
Jefferson County
John H. Raney
Wayne County
W.H. Lynch
Wright County
Bryanites and the silver issue after 1896 election
The piece notes that after 1896 and up to the Kansas City convention Bryanites claimed silver as the all important issue and that it could not be settled until settled right. It observes Democratic papers once pledging Free Silver or Bust have ceased debate, leading to two possible conclusions: the coinage question is settled right or the party has busted.
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Kansas City
Sedalia speech urges current Missouri party blame
The piece argues Missourians should address the flaws of the present state party over twenty five to thirty years ago. It urges focusing on governors, land mismanagement, and the current legislature’s extravagance and corruption rather than dwelling on past GOP actions. It calls for scrutiny of Lon Stephens and state governance.
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Mr. Dockery
Sedalia
Missouri
Lon
Stephena
Etka
The Real Creditors No Class War in Silver Debate
The Bryanite claim that the poor are debtors and the rich creditors is false. Most people belong to both sides, but true creditors are working people, employees, savers, and especially savings bank depositors who deserve stable money. Opposing protection and free silver harms these savers, while Bryan’s political moves draw class against class and risk government collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Down
Savings Bank
Bryan's paramount issues and the tariff clash
The article traces William Jennings Bryan's shifting priorities in the Fifty-second Congress, from free trade to silver to imperialism, noting public rejection of his predictions and the impact of protective tariffs on wool growers. It cites editorials and letters about Bryan's stance, Philippine policy, and foreign influence, including a soldier’s letter from the Philippines and reactions to the election.
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Bryan
Congress
Washington
Farmers urged to back protection over free trade in 1896
An economist argues that livestock losses under Grover Cleveland’s free trade platform of 1892 totaled over 890 million dollars. He says prosperity since 1896 favors protection and warns farmers that Bryan and free trade would devalue livestock again, urging policies that boost American industry and home demand.
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Grover Cleveland
Bryan
Cleveland
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