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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
1
It critiqued the county Republican organization noting that Democrats can observe the developing vote through what it calls a flood of alcohol. The remark implies irregular campaigning tactics influencing voters.
The gentleman from Porto Rico has arrived to take his seat in the national House of Representatives.
The farmer benefits most from improved roads and the town merchant also gains. Both groups should cooperate toward the common goal of securing better highways for the community.
The remark notes that Democratic papers would howl if Republican states adopted techniques similar to those used by Democrats in Kentucky and Missouri, highlighting partisan election methods as a divisive issue and prompting cross-state scrutiny.
Chas A Towne once a Populist vice presidential candidate with Bryan is appointed United States Senator from Minnesota to serve briefly and fill the vacancy caused by Senator Davis's death.
Five or six candidates vie for the House speakership as each candidate believes he has a chance. Analysts suggest the winner will be the one who sits beside the egg suckers, indicating a political coalition dynamic shaping the selection.
Organizers of the St Louis World's Fair aimed to raise five million dollars through a popular subscription. A remaining gap of nearly one million dollars remains to complete the total funding.
Since the U S election news arrived, bolomen in the Philippines flood in to surrender. The piece notes Uncle Sam should ensure they also surrender bolos and warns that a surrendered boloman with a large knife remains a dangerous figure.
The army reorganization bill passed by the House Thursday includes an amendment to abolish the army canteen. The vote against the canteen shows strong public sentiment against liquor in the service, a notable victory for temperance advocates who have urged Congress to act.
Senator Morgan of Alabama urged proceeding with building the Nicaragua canal as an American project funded by American money. He warned against foreign interference and emphasized the canal’s public utility for all nations under legitimate conditions, arguing military concerns should not override commercial importance.
The bill, a Republican measure in Congress, would subsidize ocean freight carried by ships under the United States flag. It argues that current imports and exports mostly move on foreign vessels, draining hundreds of millions of dollars in charges from the United States, countered by Democratic opposition in line with their policy.
Critics call the measure folly spending millions to reap hundreds of millions as European nations subsidize shipping with high profits. Democratic opposition remains, but supporters expect final passage.
The article criticizes Governor Stephens as unfit for office and praises Dockery as a potential improvement. It argues Stephens represents degeneracy within the Missouri political breed, while noting Dockery’s presumed higher intelligence could offset past decline. it anticipates a forthcoming transition.
The Macon Telegraph argues Northern and Western Democrats dominate leadership and platforms since 1860, sidelining the South. It notes the South’s enduring voting heft and calls out Western influence on nominations and policy. After Kansas City debates and Populist defection, the South vows to act independently as the election ends.
A brief, clipped quotation recalls the days of Democratic greatness before 1860. The line reflects the Globe-Democrat framing of a bygone era in American politics.
The secretary of the treasury notes major gains in 1900 with imports at 849,941,184 and raw material imports rising to 305,426,746, while total exports reach 1,294,483,082. Manufactures now comprise 31.65 percent of exports, up from 28.21 in 1899, with ten year growth from 340,000,000 to 433,000,000. Agricultural exports rise to 835,858,123. The report asserts the US is rapidly gaining commercial preeminence.
The Jefferson Democrat warns readers about fraudulent mail publications offering big returns for small outlays. They push missing letters, word lists, or other simple tasks to lure victims into sending money. Augusta Maine is a main hub, with imitators elsewhere. Do not deal with offers promising large gains for little cost.
December weather remains mild with roads in good condition. Ramon Adams returned last Saturday to his school. Uncle Silas Johnson rustled cattle off the range last week. Robt. Ramsey sold his house and moved to Edmund Byrd for 300. Philip Reife has returned home to a warm welcome from friends. Harry North of St. Louis married Maggie Byrd at the bride’s parents home on Clear Creek last Wednesday. Measles are reported in the neighborhood. Judge Goforth William Byrd and Mrs Fannie McSwain are seriously ill. Rev H W Chester from Centerville Mo holds revival meetings at Buelal Land church near Sunlight with A B Ramsey as superintendent. Many buildings being erected or renovated. Grisham & Stephens saw mill cannot meet lumber orders. prosperity teams are abundant in hauling.
A fragment praises righteous authority and notes a sale of Ballard's Snow Liniment by F. X. Teasdale for 25 cents. The ad implies quick healing for cuts sprains burns and bruises and uses a fiery tone common to late 19th or early 20th century notices.
A Frisco Railroad effort targets locating 00 Boer families in Pulaski County Missouri. A silver mine was found near Zalma in Bollinger County yielding ore in paying quantities. The Southeast Missouri Teachers Association plans its next annual meeting at Farmington December 28 to 30, 1901. Judge James D. Fox of Fredericktown suffered severe injuries in a runaway at Farmington. The Sullivan Sentinel pushes a plan for a new county formed from Crawford Franklin and Washington with Sullivan as seat. Four prisoners escaped Jackson jail December 4. two, Rufus and Monroe Benson, are under first degree murder indictment. We seek several cards of good wood on subscription. bring promptly.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a cure for germs and hunger. It asserts that killing germs restores strength, then urges readers to try the product with a sample and notes price of 5c, 50c, and $1.00 from Scott and Bowne in New York.
A Higginsville law case notes a lawyer inflamed by a juror count of thirty six hogs and failing to win. An antidote ad promotes HERBINE for vigor and vitality at 50 cents from F X Tesadale. An exchange comments on a newspaper’s duty to offend nobody and the editor’s consolation.
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