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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
1
In Missouri Ringsterism wanes as Mr Bryan resides in a 5000 barn and reportedly enters a stall fed state. The state sinking fund is described as a convenient repository for the Democrats to hide financial troubles.
A political observer argues that the Democratic party and the lobby in Missouri are inseparable, asserting that citizens cannot remove the lobby without losing the party's control. The comment frames the two as a single力量 shaping state governance.
Missouri Republicans have settled party differences and plan a united march to Jefferson City to press their lobby agenda.
In Jefferson City authorities faced a near revolt as inmates rebelled against tainted meat served last week. An embalmed beef inquiry is proposed to investigate the incident and ensure food safety in the state penitentiary.
A plain Missouri accountant, working without a wide type writer, reviewed the Dockery Allen exhibit of state finances and calculated a net toss to taxpayers of 11 608 537 dollars under Democratic management.
Reporters say the Jefferson City scene centers on Auditor Walker and his term in office. The Dockery faction brands him a detainer of Missouri and hints at ongoing political tension around his actions.
The Independent reaffirms that local politics must be based on party principle in both primaries and general elections. It cites county campaigns where voters abandoned principles, turning contests into barter, with Democrats winning by the highest bid and earning a reputation for corrupt politics and office.
Voters are warned not to participate in the Democratic congressional primary next Saturday to aid the Dearing faction against Robb. Republicans must pledge to support the nominee and core Republican principles forbid such pledges. No Republican can compromise integrity to help either side.
The piece argues that Democratic efforts to lower tariffs fail against trusts. It claims trusts arise from competition and that capital consolidation now dominates both domestic and foreign markets. It warns that the Morgan syndicate extends internationally and urges people to produce independently without corporate intermediaries.
The text argues that fear of capitalism declines and trust in cooperative effort grows. It suggests socialists and dreamers shape new schemes for public ownership of utilities, driven by a spirit of freedom and self reliance. Political parties will later adopt these economic principles.
A long critique accuses party organs of corporate influence driving disharmony over congressional and supreme court nominations. It cites Kansas City conventions, a proxy role by Judge Fox, and claims that external county interests sway Democratic politics in Jefferson County. The piece condemns reliance on outsiders and urges party unity free of railroad attorney influence.
Citizens recall the examination of state books at the capital by a New York accounting firm hired by Governor Dockery. The firm's findings were published in a pamphlet and circulated statewide, describing the complex financial accounts and the resulting conclusions.
The Republican convention at Potosi last Saturday passed harmoniously with broad county representation except Fertile. D. J. Declue opened, John F. Evans elected permanent chair, and delegates chosen for state, judicial, senator, and congressional conventions. A resolutions report praised McKinley, Roosevelt, and attacked the Democrats, urging unity and endorsing Whybark and Clymer for judgeships and state senate.
Announcement lists Norman F. Robinson of Harmony Township as a Republican candidate for County Clerk. L. A. Page of Johnson Township seeks Presiding Judge of the County Court also under Republican nomination. Joseph Wilkinson of Richwoods Township runs for County Clerk and O. S. Martin of Belgrado Township seeks Judge of the County Court Second District under Republican nomination. James W. Cole sought Judge of the County Court.
A Missouri political column accuses a state leader of using a sliding ratio toward office and the gold standard. It notes his superstition about the gold standard being tied to Missouri politics, praises the Nesbit law, and hints at growing suspicion among supporters and lobbyists as election stakes rise.
Rainy Belgrade witnesses a flurry of visiting relatives and locals. Dr N J Townsend spent last week in town professionally engaged. A new barber shop opens under the town hall. Memorial Day exercises were sparsely attended due to rain. The Wright estate passes through en route to Hazel Creek after a sudden illness at Flat River. A sermon ends with a fiery description of hell delivered by a traveling preacher.
World wide reputation cites White's Cream Vermifuge as best worm destroyer with tonic effects on weak children. It claims to neutralize stomach acidity, improve digestion, strengthen nerves, and restore health and vigor. Sold for 25¢ at Teasdale's Drug Store in Potosi and Suitor & Co. in Richwoods.
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