20 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
1
The text notes Republicans in the county should organize early for the upcoming campaign. It suggests President Roosevelt will need to campaign again to satisfy the public who favor him. It also mentions a former Peoria public schools superintendent stealing R400,000 before being discovered.
In a tense congressional session Democratic leaders show unity while trading insults such as dog and liar, reflecting partisan rancor and the heated atmosphere on the floor. The exchange underscores the friction between parties as lawmakers clash over policy and rhetoric.
The passage notes that Democratic interest in securing the congressional nomination in the district wanes as the party no longer enjoys a guaranteed safe majority, signaling interest may shift next year.
A reader asserts that beneath Democratic rule lies persistent corruption, despite the party's current self image as pure and immaculate, criticizing the administration’s ethics and accountability.
The remark targets those who seek a fissure in the party. It suggests the faction will never harmonize with any group, underscoring ongoing internal discord within Missouri's Republican ranks.
The letter argues that residents of St. Louis fund a police force to keep peace yet allege it is used to advance Democratic political interests. The writer questions how taxpayers can tolerate this arrangement and calls for scrutiny.
Webster Davis signals possible return to Republican fold aligning with Roosevelt policies, seen as favorable to the President and the party’s stability.
The tariff revision issue languishes among Republican members of Congress as a largely Democratic proposal designed to insert a wedge toward free trade, aiming to split the country.
The nation celebrates Miss Alice Roosevelt’s engagement to a strong American man described as a king among men. The piece contrasts her choice with European nobility, praising her father’s influence and confirming a forthcoming marriage to a formidable American suitor.
Federal grand jury indicts a tremblers of meat packers for conspiring to defeat the anti-rebate law. Conviction could bring imprisonment and fines, with critics noting the men would rather pay a fine than wear stripes.
The text defends party loyalty and condemns bolting as ineffective for reform. It cites Missouri Governor Folk as an example, arguing his year in office failed to purge political abuses he previously denounced and instead advanced his own political aims.
A historic note indicates an estimated annual increase tied to a recent dividend on Standard Oil stock attributed to John D Roosevelt. The brief cites the impact on personal holdings and the financial outlook for the donor’s portfolio in that era.
The text questions Rockefeller’s 440 million wealth and asks if one person can justify such compensation. It argues that those toiling daily for subsistence deserve a fairer share, noting forty million yearly for one man versus countless others suffering for basic comforts. It suggests the people should receive more of the wealth they create while individuals still remain sufficiently endowed.
The article highlights a political shift in Missouri with Bourbon counties in the west and southwest rallying around the Salmon name. It notes Salmon’s historic influence in Ciminla St. Clair Cass Bates and other counties, describes calls of Phelps and Stone, and suggests Republican control last year has sparked a revulsion shaping the new Missouri and changes in venue requests amid legal scrutiny.
The Globe-Democrat comments on a shift in Missouri politics, describing a new political reality linked to Bourbon family influence, suggesting reforms based on facts and figures over partisan slander, and noting a monumental, controversial historical record with lingering echoes of former days.
President Roosevelt pledges to curb railroad rebates and graft, labeling the Senate as biased by wealth and privilege. He frames the fight as a democratic struggle for the people against powerful industrial and financial elites, urging citizens to demand government action.
Southeast Missouri Barytes Co deal in tracts and TIFF agreements noted in Missouri records. Details indicate a registration or listing involving the company and potential dealers within the region, reflecting mineral trade activities and business notices for TIFF related arrangements.
The piece argues that insiders and big interests profit from politics and railways while Roosevelt seeks a square deal for all. It urges readers to back Roosevelt in representative government to curb graft and privilege, appealing to honest citizens across creeds and parties.
The article describes a simple method to culture fresh water pearls in the Mississippi basin waters. Culturing involves inserting a small glass bead between mantle and shell using a thin iron tool, then returning mollusks to water for a year or two while incrustation forms.
Mrs Mery Coleman of Shitzaoleth died last Thursday while worming, saving a husband and six children. Her remains were buried in the Catholic cemetery at Old Mines. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
Public notice from Springfield Missouri dated November 19 1905 states settler Solomon Dowell of Shirley Missouri has filed intent to make final proof for land in section 22 and 27 township 87 north range 1 east. Proof will be presented before the County Court Clerk at Potosi Missouri on December 26 1905. Dowell names witnesses G W Jenkins James Lefer William R Gibson Joseph Kirby and Shirley Mn. C N Vans Hosen register signs document
M. E. Ropes states by billhead that in his absence W. T. Hunter will manage his insurance and other business affairs in Potosi Missouri with the arrangement dated November 2708 1905.
An advertisement touts King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for indigestion constipation and headaches. It cites guaranteed results and praises the Daily Globe Democrat of St Louis with subscription rates for various editions and mail delivery options. It invites readers to send orders or request free samples from Globe Printing Company St Louis.
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