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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1902
Page
1
Republican slate lists U White for Superintendent of Public Instruction. W S Crane for Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner long term. Barney W Frauntital for sheriff term. State Senator candidate Harry Clymer also named.
The Potosi Republican convention is described as grotesque and rotten by an Independent report. It claims the party remains a minority by about 250 votes yet faces displacement due to money and whiskey supplied by the opposing side, signaling turmoil within local allegiance.
Inside the paper, the largest Republican state convention ever held in Missouri is described with emphasis on turnout and key speakers. The report highlights notable party figures, crowd size, and the event’s political significance within the state.
A locally described scene highlights a neighbor who treats both alcohol and political doodles as virtues amid his party's stance on necessity, illustrating social attitudes in the street setting.
A fragment notes a neighbor on the hill who abuses Republican scratchers and is described as a beneficiary indirectly of the scratching. The text lacks clear names, dates, or places to define a fuller event or人物.
Missouri Republicans demonstrated their exemption from bessiam at the state convention. Their ticket was not cut out for them in advance, with Sei bert and Stone among those now performing for the Democratic state convention.
The text contrasts views on corruption and alcohol politics, arguing that the corruptor bears greater moral obliquity and noting a complex, fragmented conscience behind differing opinions on booze and boodle politics.
The Independent says the Republican party shows signs of dying though it made loud noise at Jeff City recently. It is likely to stage another push next November and may jolts the ringster party from power.
The Boston Journal reports Missouri Democrats claim they can redraw districts to secure 14 seats for Democrats and only one for Republicans, based on polling 551000 for Democrats and 314000 for Republicans, while noting plans may fail.
The Salem Monitor harshly criticizes Frank Fortis after his renomination in the 24th district, calling opponent Parris hypocritical and listing alleged faults. The Farmington Herald notes the portrayal reflects a broader view that many lawmakers deserve removal, implicating the state legislature.
The ringster gang and their friends jeer at the idea of an 11 million dollar discrepancy in state funds under Democratic management. They dismiss the figure as too large to credence, calling for an impartial book examination, which cannot occur while ringsters control the books. If the Dockery Allen pamphlet figures are wrong, Republicans are not to blame. Abence and vilification do not cor-
Five or six expert accountants have reviewed the Detmocratic Stures and found discrepancies of 11 million dollars or more in its figures. The Republican experts’ contention remains un disproved as the ring labels opponents liars and urges citizens to accept Mr Dockerys figures. Those unhappy with the ringsters conduct are told to leave the state or face the devil.
A letter argues the Independent acknowledges Republican corruption funded by the opposing side and mocks the Democratic view of Republican integrity. It contrasts honest economic appeals with insinuations of moral decay tied to booze and money, defending Republican fidelity to state and national issues.
A large Missouri Republican gathering in Jefferson City showcased youthful energy and a united stand against Bourbonism. The convention promoted a ticket of young men, a platform of honesty, and rejected factionalism in favor of governance by the people for the people.
The text argues Republicans seek constitutional rights, a truthful ballot, and a fair poll count under the Commonwealth’s organic law. It asserts Republican success in November would mean victory for all Missouri people, not merely party gains.
The auditor reports over two decades back Republican claims that Democrats misapplied Missouri state funds and diverted tax revenue from the interest fund. Ex-Governor Stephens cites treasurers shifting money between accounts to cover general expenses, suggesting deficits stem from Democratic treasury raids and defalcation risking state payments.
The Lebanon Republican notes Democratic editors push the Stop Thief line while attacking Republican leaders for alleged long standing dealings with Phelps and lobbyists. It argues Cardwell investigation showed state-house members took money for lobbying and urges Republicans to publicize these facts despite Democratic outcry.
A sharp critique of Missouri politics calls Bourbonism the finest sample of ossified Democracy in America. It ridicules a system where politicians settle in and stay fixed as long as the public swill lasts, regardless of broader consequences.
A list of candidates announced for county and circuit clerk positions and other county court offices. Norman F Robinson Harmony Township seeks County Clerk, Joseph E Sloan Bellevue Township seeks Circuit Clerk, H W Ward Richmonds Township and E R Seanson Union Township pursue Sheriff, LL A Page Johnson Township Presiding Judge, James Wilkinson Fitchwoods Wardship for Presiding Judge, F C Coleman Union Township first district judge, F F Cole Belgrade Township second district judge, O S Martin Belgrade Township, and James W Cole for County Court judges.
The Censor denounces James Mean der Seibert as head of Missouri State Democratic Committee alleging defiance of decency and honesty. It labels Seibert a lobbyist ally, accused of taking lucrative offices, dodging accountability, and dictating party rules, warning that endorsing him would betray public honor and harm the party.
Dorchester Mass resident Lois Cragg describes years of severe lung trouble and persistent coughing. After trying many remedies, she used Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption and was completely cured. The advertisement claims universal dealer availability and a guaranteed cure with trials free, priced at 1.00 to 1.00.
A fragment from the Steetvilie Mirror notes Bucklin’s Arnica Salve as a premier ointment with claims of thirty years of cures for piles burns boils corns and ulcers and adds a promotion of Dr King’s New Life Pills for digestive troubles while a separate item reports a deed of 507 acres from TE Abbott and wife to Sligo Purnace recorded in Crawford County with Paris France date May 28 and mention of mineral deposits near a railroad.
Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of intent to make final proof of his claim. The proof will be in the County Court at Potosi Missouri on Wednesday August 1, 1902. George Steel, Register, for the northwest quarter and west half of the southeast quarter of section in township north, range east. Witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation are John D. Nicholson of Potosi, W R Nicholson, W T Scots, and T J Vargus of Carlyvon, Mo.
Land Office at Booneville Missouri June 1 1a notice is given that Isiah Neff has filed for final proof to support his homestead entry for the south half north east quarter section 1 township 40 range west fifth principal meridian before the Clerk of the County Court at Potosi Missouri August. Witnesses include I s Coldwell Henry Grifith C N West and Gustram of Munlsey Missouri. Wa C Manrix Register.
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