06 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1911
Page
1
The article notes dissolving trusts while profits stay strong and discusses how a presidential primary helps weaken bosses, with about nine in the county Republicans aligning on local political dynamics.
A fragment suggests a provocative view that J Piero Morgan should wield ultimate political power in the country as a satirical or opinionated remark. The line frames a dramatic proposal without additional context or corroborating details.
A report contrasts two capital cases noting Mrs Patterson, freed after killing her husband, and Beattie executed for murdering his wife, arguing both acts show severe crime though outcomes differ.
Reports state the Adushuan scandal has collapsed with no substantive wrongdoing found. Critics claim the issue was blown out of proportion by media and political actors.
An examination into methods of affluent elites reveals patterns of questionable conduct resembling historical schemes. the piece cites notable examples and calls for closer oversight of high level financial maneuvers.
Taft leading the Republicans and Harmon heading the Democrats spark internal spats and bucking within both parties. The political climate hints at factional splits and a possible breakaway movement toward a third party.
In St Louis the free bridge movement battles the Terminal Association. The free bridge endures a rough spell but may prevail in ten to fifteen years as the Terminal resists socialistic plans for publicly supported bridges.
Indications point to S G Nipper securing the Republican nomination for Congress. Nipper, a strong campaigner, would keep Congressman Horsley busy if Horsley is renominated by the Democrats.
Thousands in St. Louis and other cities attended a charity dinner last Thursday. The speaker lamented that one square meal a year insults the political economy by implying people depend on charity rather than earning the means to support themselves.
The McNamara brothers admit guilt for the Los Angeles Times building dynamite outrage that killed twenty one people after two months of trial in Los Angeles. The confession will cast lasting odium on organized labor, though the union as an organization is not to be condemned.
The speaker denounces John D. Rockefeller for extracting vast oil wealth from consumers, claiming he has confiscated a national resource as private property. They question who created the law enabling this and urge the people to enact laws to reclaim oil revenues for public benefit.
The Journal defends progressive Republicanism while supporting protective tariffs, warning that tariffs shield domestic labor from foreign competition. It argues tariff reform should attack unemployment by boosting employment, not merely raise prices, and criticizes moves to dismantle protection as harming workers.
The DeSoto Republican reports Walter Henster seeks reelection as Congressman with Republican challenger Nipper, a former Washington County prosecutor and early miner, in a district race likely with limited opposition. The article notes campaign ads and fund-raising activity as candidates announce.
A excerpt describes a tranquil Indian Summer scene by John J. Ingalls. The narrator notes cloudless skies mild winds and sunlit paths. Smoke climbs straight up while river mists, violet horizon hues, and fading Monday snow add somber color to the city’s fumes and bronze oak leaves.
A local advertises a December sale promising staple merchandise at genuinely low prices. The message guarantees goods quality on par with competitors and claims the store will be known as the Bargain Store of Potosi with special bargains lasting while stocks last.
An extract recounts a sea voyage boarding transfers at Callao and the Oronsa, observations of Panama and Peru coast, and remarks on ships, living conditions, and scenery. It mentions Masthead items, health ads, local residents, and upcoming retirement of Postmaster Bryan with others contesting the appointment.
Mrs. 4. MM. Billipnes recounts a sea voyage from New York to San Salvador and Cuba, visiting Kingston and Colon. She notes sights in New York, the Jefferson Grant tomb, Liberty Statue, Antilla sugar plantations, and Panama Canal area, with mixed impressions of comfort and seasickness.
Irondale residents report a break in at Walton's store with entry through a pried side window. Missing items include a side of bacon, shoes, and other articles. Local news notes social visits, meetings, and upcoming community events.
Residents and relatives gather across Howell County and nearby towns as Mrs. W. OB Woeele Beulaly and others visit kin in Walker Indiana Civ and Corba Woods tour Aptos. Miss Butsie Sheppard visits sister. Pine Forest House debate draws attendees. Mire. Low Hughes returns from Deslote. Wil Parkin and Misses Josie Hazel League and Kath Henry visit L. P. Evans Sunday evening.
W O Williams of Motesi Missouri reports back pain eased after using Down's Kidney Pills. He credits relief to better urinary secretions and improved strength after exposure and overexertion. Sold by City Drug Store with Foster-Miller Co Buffalo as sole U S agent. Remember the name Devi's no substitute.
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