14 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
1
Senator Lorimer may have to go but not in a hurry. Automobile races now attract an ambulance corps while aeroplane races are watched by an undertaker.
President Diaz remains financially secure after losing his position, with ample savings to cover living expenses. He does not anticipate immediate hardship despite his unemployment.
President Taft drives a reciprocity push aiming to attract Democratic support for his campaign, signaling a strategy designed to broaden cross party appeal and bolster electoral prospects.
It is reported that Mr. Roosevelt would view his own nomination to the presidency next year as a calamity. The piece suggests awaiting the result of President Taft's nomination.
Governor Wilson of New Jersey looms large as a potential Democratic candidate. He is tied to powerful eastern interests that influence national policy.
In the annual readjustment of postmasters salaries the increases outnumber the decreases more than two to one. A pretty good sign that times are not all to the bad, even though the Payne Aldrich tariff law is still in force.
In France airmen are reaching speeds up to 155 miles per hour in their planes. The author suggests travel may soon allow hopping into these machines and zipping to cities like St. Louis New York San Francisco or the hereafter.
A reader notes that Democratic exchanges mock canned editorials from Republican papers while themselves publishing similar party bureau material. The observation highlights partisan editorial practices and questions originality.
A found federal scheme from years ago grants California government oil lands to the Southern Pacific Railroad valued at 30 million dollars. Critics say such jokers always shift the burden to the people.
Prof Hicks predicts current dreath and weather patterns based on planetary alignment, noting the planets occupy the same positions across the northern hemisphere yet rainy spells and floods vary by region.
The government prosecuting officer states the two recent Supreme Court antitrust verdicts do not apply to the Meat Trust case. He notes that each case will require new rulings, likely taking several years, to benefit the defendant.
A proposed mega merger unites Guggenheim Morgan and Standard Oil in Nevada copper interests, while Jas. H. Hill moves to finalize another railroad consolidation backed by a bond issue near 600 million. The recent Supreme Court rulings have supposedly disrupted trusts.
The War Department aims to popularize the army with a six months term to attract young graduates. It cites harsh officer discipline as driving desertions, arguing true discipline is required for adherence and loyalty among American boys.
The article notes leaders from business and politics align on stability through regulation by the people in consumer interests. It argues for replacing unchecked competition with public ownership angles, suggesting utilities and railroads may move toward public control, a stance once mocked by Bryan but now seen as ahead of public sentiment.
A canned editorial mocks the St. Louis Globe-Democrat for saying Democrats have nothing left to pursue in recounts. It recalls past Dem control of elections with police complicity, ballot stuffing, and intimidation, arguing Dems will use legal moves to regain power.
Democratic newspapers and politicians rail at Governor Hadley for refusing to proclaim the Roach Major gerrymander. They argue the division into Senatorial districts fails constitutional provisions for near equal population and compact, leading to court concerns about legality.
The governor refused to proclaim a gerrymander as law, prompting Roach and Major to threaten a public act. They backed off to avoid improper use of funds and a Supreme Court review. The fallout shows Democrats holding fewer Senate districts than Republicans, undermining their political advantage.
Friedmont Banner laments summer irritability and polemics as citizens let weather and a troubled liver drive petty feuds. It blames hot days for bilious moods, urges willpower, and recommends medical consultation for liver ills amid urban misery and rising self harm.
The Chicago Evening Post notes Mr William Waldorf Astor, roaming to escape New York taxes, now confronts the Lloyd George budget inheritance duties. He plans to transfer half his fortune to his son to dodge probate taxes, while England, like America, grows harsh for a gentleman.
A community Fourth of July picnic at Old Mines promises music amusements and a parish dinner and supper served by local ladies. Refreshments will be available at stands all day as residents celebrate the nation's birthday with family and neighbors amid hot dry weather.
Rev John Maynard filled services at Johns Chapel and Sunlight on Sunday. Children attended Cedar Grove and Goodland Children Day exercises. Miss Grace Farmer and Frankie Puckett visited Miss Verna and Gertrude Wortham. Mr Griffin and family from Leadwood visited Henry Farley. Bertha Kirkpatrick returned home from Caledonia. Randolph Horton seen on Big River.
The Circuit Court of Washington County Missouri issues an order of publication in a suit by John M. Munro against unknown heirs, consorts, devisees and grantees of William Hudspeth James Midgett and John D Hudspeth, detailing lands described as sections and quarters with patents issued but not recorded, and claiming interests by heirs and grantees. The petition asserts unknown occupants and title holders by virtue of ancestral deeds and government patents.
Notice to unknown heirs and alienees in a land dispute in Washington County Missouri. Plaintiff seeks fee simple title to the NW quarter of the SE quarter and NE quarter of the SW quarter of section 31 town west, containing 80 acres. If defendants fail to appear at the August 1911 term in Potosi, a judgment by default will be entered and described as a bar to any title or interest. Publication in Potosi Journal for four weeks. Also a remedy note about Chamberlains Cough Remedy for whooping cough included.
Potosi citizen H W Cook shares a kidney trouble remedy story. He suffered attacks and frequent urinary secretions but after using Doan's Kidney Pills from City Drug Store he improved quickly and now recommends the product. Sold by all dealers priced 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
The county treasurer invites bids on ten school district bonds of 300 each at 5 percent interest running 1 to 10 years. Dated June 1911, for school district No. 36 in Washington County, Missouri the Mineral Point district with 1910 assessed value 121390 and no other indebtedness. Bids due June 26 1911 at 11 pm open in treasurer's office. board may reject all bids. N F Robinson treasurer. Also a medicine ad for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy selling at a quarter.
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