10 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1915
Page
1
The piece notes Andy Carnegie says he has given away 324 million dollars. It questions sources and neutral rights, citing a Globe-Democrat inquiry. In St. Louis a jury acquitted a man who shot another in the back, ruling self defense.
The legislature, in session over a month, has passed only a few bills. Critics accuse lawmakers of misusing time to placate powerful financiers while many questions about business dealings by Morgans and Rockefellers go unanswered on the witness stand.
Democratic Leader Underwood argues Congress must reduce spending to avert a large deficit. He proposes retrenchment including scrapping a battleship but offers no plan to cut so called useless offices or high salaries of current government workers.
The State University employs an attorney at 3000 dollars a year to oversee inheritance tax collection. The State Audit or others in different parts of the state have the same job, including a St. Louis lawyer who collected 11000 dollars in commissions last year. What is the university lawyer doing?
The writer notes evolving stances in Missouri on Initiative and Referendum. Drys once supported it while liquor interests resisted, but now wets use it as protection against prohibition laws. The piece argues to leave Referendum alone, predicting people will later use it to curb wets.
An editorial note explains the county audit found no dishonesty. Discrepancies stem from officials misinterpreting entitlements. Recovery amounts are small, but the audit educates officers on proper pay, promising several hundred dollars yearly savings for the county treasury.
The investigation covers 1911 to 1913 with limitations on earlier records. For 1914 discrepancies were corrected when brought to the Sheriff's attention, funds remaining beyond legal depositories. Recovery from other officers depends on voluntary action or court process.
Examiners report on county offices notes the Collector’s neat books and 5 percent back tax commission, cites Attorney General opinions affecting clerks’ fees, and lists required filings. It covers treasurer, superintendent, court records, road districts, and appointments including Justices of the Peace and county physician. Democratic tariff critique ends with a Philadelphia Telegraph quote.
The report lauds County Treasurer Robinson for honesty and efficiency noting he handled $251,796.41 in public funds without loss. Despite a detailed review, no discrepancies were found yet no mention was made of him. The piece critiques political rhetoric and ends by praising Democrats while warning against fiscal extravagance.
Senator Vandaman challenged Senator Stone in a heated exchange, libelous language and accusations of malice and duplicity leveled against Stone’s leadership of the Democratic party. The volley signals sharp intraparty friction as the dispute over direction and control intensifies in Washington.
Zeferina Domingues of Mexico boasts a scientific farming method that increases corn yield from seven to 240 bushels per acre with minimal rainfall. He packs soil to retain moisture, harrows two inches, selects fertile seed, ventilates, and tests before planting. He urges abandoning reliance on divine intervention and reading the Journal for guidance.
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