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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
1
Republican State Ticket lists Weperateanes of Public Instruction J. C. White for instruction. W. S. Crane long term and Barney W. Fraunthal short term for Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner. Harry Clamer named for State Senator.
The Independent notes the Potosi Republican convention as grotesque and rotten in the county, displaying virtuelessness despite a 250 vote majority. It accuses members of being seduced from party allegiance by money and whiskey supplied by the other side.
Secretary Root is confronted with a heated debate over the friar issue as critics warn of potential policy missteps and political fallout. The controversy centers on church reform and a clash between civil authority and religious orders.
The Hillsboro Democrat reports on the nomination of Judge Fox, noting the party must accept an option that others find unpalatable. The piece outlines the political implications and internal debate within the party over the controversial choice.
Democratic state treasurers moved money between funds but failed to return it to its correct accounts. The fiscal maneuvers left unsettled balances and raised questions about budget integrity across states.
The Democrats claim they collected 1 170 311 in taxes from Missourians to support schools and call it revenue derived from the school fund through careful and economical management.
The Missouri ringsters dispute claims of an eleven million dollar bookkeeping discrepancy. They reject calls for vindication through figures and instead appeal to the yellow-dog Democracy and the Nesbit law.
Report suggests Judge Sherwood faced defeat for renomination due to perceived closeness to corporations, while Judge Fox shows similar potential, highlighting a tight link with M. L. Clardy. Clardy, now the Democratic party insider, serves as attorney for a leading railroad company in the state.
Democratic office seekers complain of exactions in booze and doodle politics. They say demands are beyond endurance for patience or purse. An evil once started will flourish as corruption sells votes and corrupts honesty. If votes rise in price, Democrats have themselves to blame.
The Farmington Times notes that sixteen to one is a dead issue for current campaigns but Friend Fisher believes the question will test a Democrat's loyalty to party. The piece reflects on Missouri Democrats and past pledges to lost causes as the measure of Democratic fidelity.
At the state house, Dave A Ball leveraged influence to secure the passage of a resolution, marking a notable move in legislative maneuvering.
Dave, a Democratic hopeful for Missouri governor in 1900, used his Springfield appearance to press for reform, denouncing gatekeepers as barnacles at Jefferson City. He aligned with the Dockery faction while the ring pressed national politics to the background, keeping most delegates on his side.
The text attacks Democratic control of state funds alleging an eleven million dollar deficit after a recount. It calls for an independent, bipartisan auditing committee and warns that mismanagement accusations persist while Democrats block past auditing resolutions. It argues a Republican legislature would ensure a full, impartial books overhaul.
The piece argues experts’ reports rely on Democratic figures and cannot be challenged without repudiating Democratic documents. It cites Governor Dockery’s claim that state auditor reports omit transactions, notes missing pages, and cites outside sources for bond data. It questions double payments and asserts gaps in the state books force reliance on banks and unavailable data.
The Globe-Democrat claims the ring has been fought to a finish over $11,000,000 discrepancies and school fund misapplication. It says the truth is that bonds were not paid, leaving a $1,915,000 hole, and the ring is whipped, afraid to hatch a new lie.
The piece attacks Missouri state administration for opaque banking records and alleged misappropriations. It notes experts find unaccounted funds, demands clear explanations from Gov Dockery’s team, and cites reactions from Butler Republican Press and Salem Headlight about embezzlement figures and political scrutiny.
Fredericktown Dem.News quotes a critique of local institute resolutions in Southeast Missouri. The piece notes long winded resolutions, questions their usefulness, and mocks their readers while pointing out the economics of publishing them. It ends with a Charleston frolic anecdote and a man dying of apoplexy after joking about odds.
Authorized notices name Norman F Robinson Harmony Township and Joseph E Sloan Bellevue Township as Republican nominees for County Clerk and Circuit Clerk respectively. Also listed are P H Ward Richwoods Township Sheriff E R Hanson Union Township Sheriff L A Page Presiding Judge of County Court Joseph Wilkinson Richwoods Township County Judge First District T H B Paul Union Township County Judge First District and J C Coleman Union Township County Judge Second District F E Cole Belgrade Township County Judge Second District with other names Martin and James W Coleman in brief nominating notices.
The Republican Central Committee is called to meet in Potosi on Saturday July 19 1902 to fix the date of the Republican primary election appoint judges and handle any other business. Full attendance urged. J J Decive chairman F M Deccesporr secretary.
The Republican judicial convention at Joplin nominated Henry Lamm Sedalia Moses Whybark Marble Hill and Edward Higbee Lancaster for Supreme Judges Edward C Eliot St Louis for Court of Appeals Other governor appointed officials oversee saloons police polling places election boxes and the court in St Louis not leaving chance to elections Dave Hammers dies after fall at Doe Run mill July 8 four years ago Steelville flood anniversary noted by Steelville Mirror Mrs M A Jolly Noble Oklahoma praises Herbine liver medicine in local notices
Dyspepsia and related symptoms such as nausea dizziness and headaches alarm the body. The advertisement urges prompt use of Dr King’s New Life Pills as gentle thorough and guaranteed to cure. Buy 2c at all medicine dealers.
Land Office at Ironton Mo June 19 1902 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof of his claim and that proof will be made before the Clerk of the County Court at Potosi Mo on Wednesday August 20 1902 viz Sloman Wisdom H E 14111 for lot 1 northeast quarter and west half southeast quarter section 1 township 317 north range 1 east He names witnesses to prove residence and cultivation John J Nicholson of Potosi W B Nicholson W T Scott and T B N Argus of Carlyon Mo George Steel Register
Reverend W L Riley of Cuba New York testifies after fifteen days of ex cruciating sciatic rheumatism the first application brought relief and the second brought complete relief He recommends Ballard's Snow Liniment and notes its availability at Teasdale's Drug Store Potosi and Suitor Co Richwoods priced 25 cents and one dollar
The Land Office at Booneville Missouri notices Isiah Neff holder of Homestead App 15507 will make final proof to support his claim before the Clerk of the County Court at Potosi Missouri on August 2 1902. He is for the south half north east quarter section 19 township 40 range 1 west fifth principal meridian. Witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation are H H Coldwell Henry Griffith C N West and Gus Abram all of Halsey Missouri. Mantin Register.
Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Massachusetts credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption with curing her severe lung trouble and obstinate cough after years of misery. She could scarcely breathe and sometimes could not speak before treatment. Sufferers from coughs colds throat and lung trouble are urged to try it with guaranteed cures and trial bottles free.
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