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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
1
The Secretary of the Navy pushes for two additional battleships while critics urge restraint. The era of "Uncle Joe" Cannon persists in politics, signaling that majority rule and party lines shape decisions on naval expansion and defense priorities.
A remark suggests that U S involvement in Central American revolutions would be constant and unstable with repeated intervention. The statement uses a humorous image of Uncle Sam taking nine hands each time, implying excessive or unnecessary meddling.
The article notes no indictments yet against Sugar Trust heads who received money. It states the person profiting from the money remains in the immunity class, suggesting ongoing legal leverage or deals.
The upcoming Jeffries versus Johnson fight on July 4 prompts wary talk of a safe and sane Fourth. Officials and fans weigh crowd control, security, and weather in the lead up to the expected major boxing event.
The Frisco and Rock Island railway systems have dissolved their combination and each will go it alone. This marks a reversal of the earlier merger and signals independent operations for both lines.
With talk of retrenchment in Washington public expenditure, attention shifts to upcoming appropriation bills as congressmen prepare peer review of spending, implying potential changes and scrutiny ahead.
A six foot pie sent to President Taft was misplaced during delivery with loot in the shuffle. The incident has no relation to a larger pie Missourians expect from the President.
The piece contrasts the so called advocate of prohibition and social decency with the pro saloon camp. It labels the former as a crank and calls the latter a broad minded and conscientious citizen. The text explores the rhetorical framing of both sides.
The prosecution of H. Clay Pierce, noted oil magnate, on a charge of fake swearing fizzled in Texas. The text mocks his repeated immunity from laws, implying exemption due to wealth and influence in Democratic Texas.
The piece warns of rising conflict between railroad corporations and workers. It suggests a strike could trigger deployment of the unemployed, risking a riot and possible military involvement. It argues capital fuels socialism faster than anticipated and claims authorities could suppress it by force.
The passage questions U S intervention in Nicaragua amid the revolt. It notes the killing of two Americans by President Zelaya’s order could prompt a demand for apology and reparations, but argues against U S abetting the rebels. The text acidly questions why Washington would urge Central American actions.
A rumored merger pools Equitable New York Life and Mutual Life with assets around 3.7 billion dollars and annual income near 276 million. John P. Morgan, tied to J Pierpont Morgan, is named as the directing force of the potential combination. The event is touted as certain to reshape finance and affect the public.
The passage argues John D. Rockefeller style figure Andrew Carnegie. It warns that if one man dominates financial assets of the nation through insurance funds and treasury influence, he could threaten the balance of government power. It calls for social control of national wealth by the people.
An editorial notes laws can be struck down by state or federal supreme courts on constitutional grounds and argues it would help if validity was settled prior to enactment. It cites Governor Deneen of Illinois seeking a court drafted primary law, predicting courts will avoid direct ruling and warning of lawyers’ profits and judicial self interest.
Last night a New York sugar fraud trial ended with five convictions and one acquittal of Bendernagel. The article notes the government secured a verdict against lower‑level workers while failing to convict the top instigator, raising questions about accountability and law’s reach within corporate crime.
Officials of the American Sugar Refining Company are cited as the disease’s causes, with lawmen urged to target root factors. The sugar frauds defrauded the Government of millions and are described as among the nation’s largest malefactions, with justice at risk if it stops at petty convictions of workers.
The retiring treasurer's report highlights vast funds under management in revenues and expenditures around 650 million dollars annually. Public debt receipts reach up to 909 million with cash balances averaging 200 million and near 400 million available. He holds about 650 million in bonds for national banks with deposits in 1500 depositaries secured by 180 million in pledged bonds.
Dr. Robert W. Wood, Johns Hopkins physics professor, photographed infrared and ultraviolet light unseen by the eye. He presented the images to the Photographic Club of Baltimore, noting their value to astronomy and photography, including moon photos via his method.
John E. Mellish, a Cottage Grove teenager, gains fame for discovering a new comet named after him using a self constructed 6 inch telescope. He has built a 16 inch telescope at far lower cost than a factory lens, completing the frame and optics with his own labor and team effort.
The man aspires to be an astronomer though his success making lenses pushes him toward commercial telescope manufacture. His Mellish comet discovery earned medals from U S and Mexican astronomical societies as well as Collier's Weekly.
John Barker town marshal of Harrisonville Kansas reports overheard talk between two young girls not yet of school age. They discuss why a horse acts naughty when it sees an automobile. One girl explains horses expect others to pull rigs and fear a pair of panting walking down the street without a man.
An inquiry on tree ages reports maximum lifespans: Pine 700 years, silver fir 425, larch 275, red beech 245, aspen 210, birch 200, ash 170, elder 145, elm 130. Oak heart rots around 300, holly has a 410 year specimen near Achaffenburg Germany, per Exchange.
John S. Scott, Missouri Territory’s first congressman from Missouri, famed for a cap and oversized pantaloons, carried a dirk and pistol. A blast at Locust Grove Baptist Church on Big Brushy damaged the building and windows, with screams heard far away. Perpetrators, reportedly known, should face full legal punishment. Reynolds County Outlook refers to the incident.
Pineules assist kidneys to expel impurities and support urinary health. Emphasized as beneficial for backache and various kidney troubles. Sold by S. F. Thurman.
Cadet Charley Paul and Elma Goff wed at Potosi and will reside with Charley’s father E V Paul. A severe early winter cold spell hits farmers, farm supplies depleted, and many crops and bundles frozen. John Richardson and father-in-law nearing completion of a bungalow on their recently bought farm. K Nensel to vacate Linneman farm and build on G Bucher’s land, five-year lease planned. Local pegs scarce. all items frozen to death.
The Circuit Court of Washington County Missouri orders publication to unknown heirs of Reuben E Edgar William I Edgar James L Edgar Nora L Jordan Mahala Hughes Granville Edgar John H Edgar Albert J Edgar Presley T Edgar that an action challenges estate interest and title to the north half of the northeast quarter of section eight township thirty six range three east in Potosi Missouri. The defendants must answer by the March term 1910 or the petition will be decreed. The Potosi Journal is to publish the notice for four weeks.
Agnes Lewis of Lawrence Kansas reports relief from short breaths and weakness with Dr Miles Heart Remedy. The ad claims the medicine quiets palpitations and improves sleep appetite and energy, promising a refund if not beneficial and urging readers to consult their druggist for purchase.
253 acre farm with seven room house and never failing springs, smoke houses, barn and granery, family orchard of apple trees, about 50 acres cultivated, meadows and pasture, two acres timber. Land offers prospect for lead and barytes. Bargain at 3650 dollars. Address Wm Brandes 2342 Southrath Street St Louis Mo. 2 mos.
Hopewell notes visitors including Mr Wm Dace and wife in Bismarck over weekend Mr Clark Carlyon returning from Rerculaceum Mr John Penall from St Louis visiting father here Rev Saville preached to a large audience Miss Mincie Fatchett visited Abs Carly and A Motsch recovering from illness. Local sales include Little Liver Pills and Pinesalve Carbolized advertised by S F Thurman.
Aptus. Chrislimas nears. Clarence Greenlee passed through last week. Joseph Pelikan visited Fabian Declue Sunday. Willie Pelikan recovering from typhoid. Eiji Deolue guests of Edward Pashin Sunday. Gilbert Politte guest of John Pelikan Thursday. Louise Daugherty visited home folks weekend. Joseph Dougherty passed through Saturday. Maguzle Pulitte visited M. E. Beclue Sunday. J. C. O Neal trip to Claytown Monday. Capt. J. Fr. Bennett ill this week. Cattle shipment from this point Saturday. Frack Drum of Leeper and others noted.
Fragmentary telegraph style account describes Chan Heneon or related figures in a fatal winter wagon mishap on a west of Trenton farm. Witnesses recall a load of bad weather and a man nearly freezing before reaching shelter. Relative Cad Lashiggsn referenced. survivor’s wife noted.
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