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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
1
At present Joe Folk serves the public in the office of public prosecutor and calls for a grand jury investigation into reports of moral degeneracy emanating from Mineral Point. The statement emphasizes accountability and legal action against alleged misconduct.
Roosevelt clubs spread nationwide with little opposition ahead of the 1904 race, signaling strong backing for Teddy Roosevelt as the likely candidate. The push reflects extensive organizing and broad public enthusiasm across regions.
Nikola Tesla, noted electrician, offers a plan to send a wireless telegraph message around the world. Despite his grand claims, details and feasibility remain elusive as the idea stays within newspaper columns.
Last Thursday the Servian government experienced a ruthless massacre of the king, queen, and entire cabinet by conspirators. A new king from a different dynasty is reported to have been installed, following growing unpopularity of the late queen as the principal cause of the royal downfall.
A harsh critique of ringsters who control state government and dictate laws for corporate gain. The author accuses lawmakers of selling legislation to the highest bidder, cites baking powder and school book laws as examples, and calls for reform of Jefferson City and the people’s own citizenry.
The St Louis Republic attacks Republican national policy while critiquing Missouri Democratic scandals. It accuses the party of systemic looting and ringsterism in the state capital, arguing hypocrisy in calls for investigations and denouncing Democratic control as a cover for malfeasance.
Special aerograms recount Missouri items including Fulton’s proposed $15,000 opera house and a $318,009 hotel. Other notes mention a St Joseph man’s suicide linked to a piano scene, a Missouri jury valuing a husband’s love at $4000, alienation of affection suit verdicts, cattle killed by lightning near Blairstown, hemp theft and restitution, rattlesnake treasure legends in Stone County, and a rich gold prospect near Eminence.
Democratic auditors report that eleven million dollars of public funds have not been properly accounted for over thirty years. Demands for an impartial state audit were rejected by the Republic, which called the discrepancy negligible. The piece urges corruption accountability as a Missouri political issue.
The article argues Folk could be a historic Democratic nominee for Missouri governor, noting the Republic’s vague praise of an “intelligent nomination” and suggesting Folk’s influence with prosecutors, including a grand jury report criticizing state corruption that Folk allegedly wrote or approved.
The Missouri Globe-Democrat surveys state government corruption claims in Jefferson City spanning twelve years. It argues Folk could topple the boodling machine if nominated by Democrats, while warning against aligning with Stone or Sam Cook. Republicans insist they unite behind Folk if he remains true to his record.
Governor Dockery has not asked for the resignation of Harry Hawes as president of the St. Louis police board. The query involves the Hebrew branch of the Jefferson Club, of which Hawes is connected, signaling political negotiations surrounding the police leadership.
In McClure's Magazine the article surveys how applicants answer the intoxication question for New York City civil service exams. Replies range from frank admissions to cautious, humorous, or evasive phrases such as mild, moderately, never, almost temperate, and “one glass of beer in ten days,” illustrating varied self-perception and examiner interpretation.
Notice from Many F Brace executrix of John P Bugg deceased court letters granted March 1903. Claimants must present claims within one year for allowance or risk preclusion. if not presented within two years from letters, they may be forever barred.
A local newspaper advertises a one year subscription to the Journal at 1.00 per year. The promotion emphasizes affordable access to regional news and features for community readers.
John Wagoner an engineer at the Sligo alcohol works was crushed on February 5 while placing a belt on rotating machinery. He was caught on a shaft and fatally injured.
The Iron ton plan sets monthly rates of 2.25 for business properties and 12 for residences with a 2 extra charge to install inside homes. In Flat River, miners John Radford Listus Wilkins and Bynk Lunsford of the Federal company were badly hurt after a cage collision in the shaft, caught between the cage and shaft wall as it descended.
James Clemens, a miner for Dne Run Lead Co in Flat River, found his home empty with furniture gone. He learns his wife and two children eloped with Robert Lachance, traced to St. Louis before search abandoned.
WASTED -SEVERAL industrious persons in each state to travel for house established eleven years and with a large capital. Call upon merchants and agents for successful and profitable sale. Permanent engagement with weekly cash salary of 18 dollars plus traveling expenses and hotel bills advanced. Experience not essential. Include reference and self-addressed envelope to THE NATIONAL 254 Kearoorn St Chitigs.
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