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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
1
A Missouri justice system faces scrutiny over its supreme court as critics call for transparency and reforms. Proponents urge clearer ethics rules and independent oversight to restore public trust in judicial decisions and processes.
The report notes ongoing technical ties and calls for uprooting the Meorsuee bridge appropriation. It mentions side lights and reveals some stakeholders aim to keep details dark while others push transparency.
The lather verdict may be said to provide assurance of largely Democratic majorities in St Louis next fall in the Snake and Caddy Mack wards.
The Republican National Committee, meeting in Washington, pronounced itself nearly unanimously in favor of nominating Theodore Roosevelt at the national convention.
Chairman Akins of the Republican state committee has reportedly been named to a distant post as United States treasurer in St Louis. He will likely not resign the chairmanship despite the appointment.
The piece argues that any political reform in Missouri will fail without striking at the corrupt state government machine. It cites hand-in-glove ties between the machine Democrats and officials noted for corrupt conduct in both their public and private lives.
The St. Louis Republic argues that a Republican nomination for Roosevelt would aid Democratic chances in the next presidential election while also promoting Mark Hanna for the nomination. It contends either Teddy or Hanna ensures the Democrats lack a rival who can match them, already making the outcome a foregone conclusion.
The Journal urges individual initiative to save the Meramec bridge appropriation, arguing public talk is over and legal action is needed. It offers support by subscribing to a fund to cover court costs, stating the appropriation lacks lawful foundation and can be challenged in court.
The Butler case was decided by the supreme court on technicalities. Butler claimed no doubt about the final outcome and hinted that lower court reversal would be expected, warning the ring Democrats who control Missouri government. The verdict shows Butler as a major force in the state Democratic party.
A Missouri political boss of the Democratic party evades conviction due to a state supreme court ruling. The paper predicts forthcoming affirmation of a sentence for a lesser boodler, likely a Republican, to serve as a public lesson and quell anger over perceived leniency in Missouri’s corruption cases.
A partisan screed claims the Democratic party punishes Republicans by a supposed honest jury verdict. It asserts Ed Butler will order ballot stuffing to secure Democratic votes in future elections, praising alleged justice and criticizing Republican corruption.
The text argues that top wages of up to 60 a week for certain St Louis labor are funded by the public through building costs and contracting, with labor unions cited as drivers of higher pay. It questions who truly bears the burden of rising living costs and critiques trusts and unions for pushing prices and wages.
The Journal argues for reform after years of corruption in county elections. It says responsible citizens must vote against party bosses and corrupt practices, urging Republicans to field a ticket of proven, trustworthy taxpayers to restore integrity and place the blame on existing booze and boodle politics.
A letter from Washington County citizens asks the County Court to convene to review the legality of using county revenues to fund a Meramec River bridge whose span lies outside the county. The letter cites legal limits on county debt and urges prompt action to halt the expenditure.
A Missouri man patents a cigars from straw method facing patent suits. Kaneas City reveals a death mystery with a found sum. A St Louis contestant vies for beauty honors. West Plains youth loses hands in a shredder accident. Metro railroad to provide coffee at terminals to curb whiskey. Noah’s advertising tale ends in flood moral.
The Crawford county court debated adopting the commissioners plan for the Sappington bridge on Monday and Tuesday. The design calls for a steel truss bridge with a 900 foot long span, 16 foot clear roadway, tubular abutment on one end, rock abutment on the other, a fifty foot steel approach, oak plank floor two inches thick, and eye-beam construction. Construction will be bid at the February court term. Franklin County and Washington County have provided portions of funding, with one sixth of the cost each.
The Crawford county treasurer notes that Section 5188 requires a county court appropriation before any bridge construction work begins. If funds are obtained, the county court will let the contract at the February term, as reported by the Steelville Mirror.
Fresh testimony multiplies in praise of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. T J MacFarland of Benterville Va says three years of bronchitis ended after a few bottles. The remedy also claims to aid lung and throat troubles including pneumonia and grip. Priced 50c and $1.00, guaranteed by F X Teasdale, druggist.
Miss Marie Baugher wed James Vlaugher in a quiet Lake View ceremony at the bride's home. Rev Maynard officiated as the evangelist had been visiting the M E Church. The bride, daughter of E C Baugher deputy revenue collector, joins Jim in settling at the Flaugher home in the town’s west end.
A vintage ad claims to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and offers a refund if it fails. The box bears E W Grove’s signature and is sold by druggists.
Eight head of yearling cattle with a small bell and a crop off the right ear a split in the left ear and a tag in the upper part of the right ear. Reward for return or information. Posted by W A Rea of Potosi Missouri.
Dr King’s New Life Pills claim to banish sick and nervous headaches quickly. They promise to purify blood and strengthen health, sold for 25c with a satisfaction guarantee by F X Teasdale, a local druggist.
Flat Woods community news notes visits and calls from Mrs W C Lyons and George Fortune. L C Queen improves under Dr Adams care. Lacy Maxwell returns from Chillicothe to stay. Bert Smith visits Belgrade. Rabbits abundant as good weather boosts hunting. Advertisement claims Electric Bitters cured Mrs Newton of indigestion and stomach troubles after other remedies failed. sold at 5 cents at F X Teasdale's drug store.
An out of the way prince family faces desperation after an accident living remote from civilization. The ad urges laying in a supply of Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns wounds cuts ulcers and related injuries. Available for 25 cents at Deasdale's Drug Store.
A notice seeks help recovering a head of cattle described as a 2 year old and seven yearlings labeled in ears with metal tag inscribed 3S A Wiley Belgrade Mo. All dewlapped. A suitable reward will be paid for information leading to their recovery.
Advertisement offers select positions in every state to travel and call on merchants for a well established house. Earn a weekly cash salary of 18 dollars plus traveling expenses and hotel bills advanced. Experience preferred. Mention reference and enclose self addressed envelope in response to THE NATIONAL Chicago.
Readers are invited to subscribe to the Journal for one dollar per year in a limited time promotional offer. The ad emphasizes affordability and ease of sign up with details to follow.
John Douglas aged 22 was struck and killed by a passenger train while walking along the railroad between Set Cost and Middlebrook. A companion warned him to leave the track but he refused, and the engine, after drinking, could not avoid the fatal collision.
A puzzling calculation asks for the number of living brothers to determine the right figure, with the middle as living sisters and the left as living brothers. The method: double the living brothers, add three, multiply by five, add deceased siblings, then subtract one hundred fifty to obtain the right figure.
Samuel Botkin of Coledes Missouri collapsed and died on the fifth, revealing his real name Sam Josiah Barnes. Former Reynolds County treasurer, he had hidden his identity for years as Rotkia after abandoning a Coste ville family. The discovery follows his sudden death exposing a long concealed past.
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