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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1901
Page
1
The passage suggests the fund will be located again when it ceases to be a burden, with Cardwell possibly knowing the Brown referenced. It notes Brown handed over 35,500 and implies the recipient’s identity could stay secret.
Within a recount window the transformation of the school fund was kept as a confidential matter of the Democratic party, with the public deemed not to have any stake or oversight in the affair.
Testimony from former chairman Sam Cook alleges the committee received thousands from corporations for campaign funds and failed to render accounts as required under the corrupt practices act.
The Republic questions why many Majority members yield to “evil” influences of a few Republicans. It argues Democrats lack courage to face their transgressions and implies the party is unfit to govern.
Cardwell accused the Democratic state organization of blocking favorable legislation in exchange for corporate campaign contributions. He was labeled a traitor and a disgrace to his party. He now cites sworn testimony by Sam Cook, former Democratic State Committee chairman, as proof of his claim.
The piece argues that Democratic critics overstate Republican ties to Cardwell's speech and the related fund, suggesting the motive to prolong the probe. It notes the $5,500 payoff and likens it to other payments by corporation lobbyists, implying a state house ring influence.
The president appointed C. F. Gallenkamp surveyor of the port and Charles F. Wenneker collector of internal revenue at St. Louis. Factional disputes among St. Louis Republicans fade as both sides express satisfaction, signaling a hoped relief from years of ring rule and a push to restore citizens’ rights above partisan fealty.
The statement asserts that prejudice from partisan bias is both possible and probable when the state Republican party strives for unity, implying heightened political tension and potential bias in unified partisan actions.
A Missouri Democrat editorial denounces the dominant party as corrupt and unable to govern. It cites a lopsided 25 to 9 Senate and 85 to 51 House, links the lobby to party leadership, and calls for a complete house cleaning and new majorities accountable to the people. The piece argues both parties must be watched and a reform majority established.
The Moberly Democrat accuses lobby leaders of paying Card to drop his suit, claiming further revelations would have harmed their business. The piece notes how enterprising gentlemen have broadened their interests in recent years.
The piece argues that lobbyists dominate legislation and would bear blame if the Cardwell case concluded. It accuses party managers of concealing contributions from lobbyists by crediting them to others, alleging corruption and hypocrisy in political fundraising and public service.
A summary of court decisions on newspaper subscription obligations. It explains that readers who neglect to cancel renewals are presumed to want continuation, must pay arrears, and can be held responsible if they move without notice. Refusal to take papers is evidence of fraud, and advance payers must notify non continuation. Violators risk arrest and fine as theft.
A collection of kitchen notes and jokes from era columns. It includes a coconut candy recipe with sugar milk and desiccated coconut instructions, followed by light household recipe tips and humorous anecdotes about illnesses and strange accidental deaths, ending with quips about medical misadventures. The tone mirrors early 20th century homemaker magazines.
The manufacturers state they have never heard of Banner Salve failing to cure ulcers sores tetter eczema or piles and invite inquiries. They offer refunds if any case proves unsuccessful. For sale by local merchants.
Jay Lewis of Mill Springs attempted to board a moving freight train on the 13th and was struck by wheels, resulting in the loss of his right arm. Lichius and Munro shipped 11,010 barrels of apples to Eastern markets, paying about $26,000 for the fruit on the cars. John Casey and Tecumseh Moore tried to escape Hillsboro jail after tunneling near the wall, and would have succeeded in about half an hour.
A Barnum circus tale recounts keepers giving Scott's Emulsion to monkeys after a keeper spilled it near the cage. Monkeys reportedly suffer fewer consumptive deaths, the tale claims, noting the product is cheaper than replacing monkeys and that consumption is the same disease in humans and animals.
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