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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1900
Page
1
In Washington County investors are turning toward the Twentieth Century expansion, urging a firm resolve at the start of the year. The piece notes political alignment, urging Republicans to avoid electing Democrats, while England plans to buy 50,000 horses and mules for the South Africa campaign.
A terse plea notes that the lack of good roads is only realized when required. It warns that the nation will feel the shortage sharply over the next five or six months, implying disruption and urgency for improvement.
All powers have approved the government’s proposed method for settling affairs in China, signaling united support for the planned approach and its anticipated execution.
The report notes mistletoe is scarce this season yet assumes girls will still seek kisses if they are eager.
Senate ratifies the modified Hay-Pauncefote treaty by fifty three to eighteen. Missouri's Bourbon senators both oppose ratification.
The remark asserts that if county Republicans vote as intelligently for county officers as for national and state races, Democrats in the area will be forced out of business. It emphasizes party unity and analytical voting across levels.
William J. Bryan plans a new weekly paper in Lincoln Nebraska titled The Commoner. It will advocate Democratic principles as Bryan defines them.
The question of whether the constitution follows the flag into the United States' newly acquired island possessions is poised for Supreme Court determination. The decision is awaited with much interest.
Grover Cleveland urges giving the rank and file of the Democratic party a chance while William Jennings Bryan demands specifics. The Windy Prophet of the Platte defends Bryan, challenging anyone who claims Bryan is not the whole force to explain how that conclusion was reached.
The passage notes Providence has favored the American people through a Republican administration and that the new century opens with Providence and the Republican party aligned to continue work for at least four years.
Democratic papers warn of a new legislative session in Missouri that may mirror the 1899 winter raid on the state treasury, signaling widespread fear and tremb ling within the party press about upcoming actions.
A wave of corruption exposes several St Louis police officers taking bribes from criminals in exchange for immunity from arrest. The department is described as a Democratic machine under influence from Jefferson City and linked to the Stephens administration.
Ex-President Cleveland writes in the Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post urging Democrats to quit following false gods and reunite on the party’s founding principles from his era. Bryanites oppose the advice and blame others for the rift in the party.
The article notes the present unstable condition of the party and describes the continuing internal struggle as the fight goes merrily on, reflecting ongoing discord and factionalism.
The Macon Telegraph, a leading Southern Democratic paper, supports the Fifteenth Amendment. It argues repeal would strip citizenship voting rights, noting in Washington County colored voters support like-minded candidates. It states that black voters casting Democratic ballots effectively disfranchise themselves.
An eastern divine decries American commercialism as ruinous, while observers see production and private capital as essential. The piece argues that production requires capital and that the spirit of commercialism keeps industry alive, warning that abandoning it could bring industrial collapse.
The passage reflects on the transition from the nineteenth to the twentieth century, praising social progress and the reduction of tyranny. It anticipates brighter times ahead, acknowledging past mistakes but deeming the era’s impact creditable on the timeline of history.
The piece notes widening gaps within the Democracy over Cleveland’s doctrine, with Hilary A. Herbert resisting his arguments, Bryan supporters opposing him, and Reagan blaming Cleveland for party woes after backing the gold standard in 1893. Shanklin questions Cleveland’s voting history.
The Globe-Democrat reports Cleveland editors split on what to do with Bryan. Ex Secretary Morton backs creating a new party under a new name to avoid a tainted money image, arguing it would serve the republic better than retooling the old Democratic line.
A collection of local notes: Grow quotes Clark about political gains, Ex-President Cleveland writes for The Saturday Evening Post with future pieces on politics and youth issues. Local medical oddity of a woman who aged to 111 after tumor removal is reported, plus court news from Circuit Court on a murder in the second degree with a ten year sentence and an appeal. Also remarks on delinquent subscribers and newspaper finances.
Allan M. Goforth died at his Belgrade home December 13 1900 aged 67 years 8 months 14 days born March 29 1833 in Washington County he joined the M E Church in 1896 a Union soldier corporal in Company K 3rd Mo Vols funeral services were held at Thomas Chapel then Grand Army Post 344 Belgrade conveyed his remains to Thomas Chapel graveyard for interment in G A R rites James Yount authored the obituary
Special Order No 2 headqu arters George G Bryan Post No 284 Belgrade Mo Dec 22 1 notes the death of Allan M Goforth a G A R member and urges loyalty as the post records the loss A memorial order will be filed with the family Also included obituary for Mrs Mary Matlock born Sept 22 1822 in Washington County Mo died 1900 near Latty Catholic faith and surviving children and relatives are listed id M E
Smallpox has broken out in several southeast Missouri towns. Flat Elver post office advanced to third class with a $1200 salary, to take effect January 1, 1901. The census of Southeast Missouri towns over 2000 population lists Cape Girardeau 4213 and Caruthers.
The advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as the world leading remedy made with cod liver oil and hypophosphites. It credits the product with strengthening delicate children, aiding anaemic girls, and aiding early lung consumptions, urging readers to order from Dowie Chemists and local druggists at one dollar.
The St Louis Post-Dispatch will issue a Twentieth Century Souvenir Number on December 30 with a lavish variety of color illustrations. It features signed articles from Grover Cleveland Emile Zola Camille Flammarion and other prominent figures. Readers are urged to place advance orders or mail five cents to reserve a copy, as the edition will be limited and free with the Sunday issue.
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