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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1903
Page
1
In St Prince county the writer notes ongoing whiskey murders and argues newspapers fail to tackle root causes. They condemn the Meramea bridge minder and blame the county court for a $833 illegal appropriation. The piece states the court acted unanimously and holds each member on either party responsible as a body.
The text alleges illegal procedures in funding and building the Meramec bridge. It claims Crawford County Court controls location, contracts, and funds, with Washington and Franklin counties contributing only partial money. It cites a legal requirement for joint bridges to have a commission from each county, approved by all courts, to protect each county's interests. The piece warns that current status could entangle county judges in serious complications.
The Chicago street railway strike fizzled with many strikers jobless, workers losing earned wages and traction companies suffering revenue declines. Violent incidents occurred, some men jailed, as observers note labor and capital conflicts driven by walking delegates and political actors, amid looming presidential campaigns and a supposedly prosperous era about to face trials.
The text argues that abrupt terminations lack natural cause and that agitators seek power by swapping insiders and outsiders. It contends that such political agitation fuels wider national troubles, with claims labor and capital tensions driven by these actors.
The Farmington News argues anti saloon feeling rises partly from law abuse and political clout of saloon owners. It calls for separating saloons from politics, press leadership, and enforcing laws to curb liquor traffic and promote decent politics.
The St Louis Republic refuses to apologize for its coverage of W A Morrow, Dockery’s private stenographer, indicted for alleged conspiracy to obtain fraudulent naturalization papers. It acknowledges Morrow’s innocence of actual wrongdoing but asserts the trial showed awareness of fraud in St Louis, while criticizing Missouri Republican papers for politicizing state governance and calling Dockery’s role into question.
An old advertisement promises a one day cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and refunds if it fails. The ad features E W Grove’s signature and a small image of the product box, with a bold claim and price line.
Stray and missing cattle notices appear with rewards for information. Eight head of yearling cuttis snail bell crowed right ear and tag in upper ear are described. Parties taking or driving them home will be rewarded. Also multiple ads seeking agents for permanent weekly cash salaries and a national tea commission solicitation.
Notice is given that a man filed intent to take land for home and farm, with witnesses to prove residence and cultivation. The claim cites location in Potast Me and Selonie, with neighbors named and a date early September.
Miss Angel of Platte City travels through Nevada to Paradise, Clay County. A Platte County farmer harvested 2000 puapisins, split them for seeds sold at 40 last week. The primpkins fed hogs. Frank Clark hanged at Katok last Wednesday for criminal assault, blaming whiskey and rambling as cause. Woods, Crawford deputy, lost his right leg and left foot after attempting to board a freight train at St. James. Two Nevada women sued for 10000 over a barking dog that frightened horses and killed a man. Southeast Missouri earthquake shocks continue, sparking fears of a new great quake. Jefferson City convicts feasted on 1500 boiled hams and other provisions at Thanksgiving. A St. Joseph jury refused to accept a boy’s confession to matricide and discharged after three days. Younes Chastes believed insane, as he fabricates confessions. William Noehre, ex-Postmaster of Antonia, faces federal embezzlement charges. says Old Man Rudolph influenced his fate. Rudolph counseled him to face consequences.
Notice describes a stray red heifer with two white horns and pale ears, tagged by markings. Reward offered for its recovery. Address: Jorn. J., Develve, Belrive, My.
A garbled advertisement-like notice touts a remedy named Pheo for throat woes and throat irritation. It mentions formulations such as Bieta and Crip with claimed cures and a guaranteed product by PLNX. The text lists a variety of terms and names in a jumbled format.
The piece urges Governor Dockery to repurpose state boards governing Missouri cities like St Louis by appointing reform-minded, honest officials. It argues Democrats risked voter safety under machine influence, while Republicans face police bias and intimidation. It frames restoring self-government as essential through personal integrity and removal of machine allies.
During a recent stop in St Louis Senator Cockrell praised GOP initiatives and outlined priorities for the region. He met with local leaders and residents, stressing bipartisan teamwork to advance economic development and public services in Missouri.
A senator states limited knowledge of the Panama situation and a reliance on newspapers. He notes the treaty’s Senate ratification, signals possible support, and expects Democratic senators to differ. He favors recognizing the new republic but seeks more details before broader discussion.
A jumbled clipping reports a divorce suit by Josey Wilson with allegations of identity fraud during a husband’s absence, plus a Missouri bribery case in Dent County involving Senator Par s and a quashed motion. The piece also mocks public debates and cites a State Republican stance on political control and consent.
A fragmented item notes a historical clash over a state declared will involving a single man and a political or social mix. The readable portion hints at a governance or societal decision from long ago, with references to Missouri and a pivotal action by an individual.
A Philadelphia man John Oliver recounts a severe illness with jaundiced skin, weakness, and pain. After physicians gave him up, he credits Electric Bitters with a dramatic recovery following three weeks of use at Teasdale's drug store, claiming they saved him and warn others.
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