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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1901
Page
1
The excerpt notes Missouri strawberries winning a gold medal at the Pan-American Exposition and mocks political rhetoric, suggesting Missouri will soon yield large Republican majorities. It references Grover as a rhyming political jab and comments on Democratic groaning over naming.
The text accuses Republican organs of delaying action until prompted by party leaders and branding the paper as a Bryan supporter. It claims Democrats only gain traction when Bryan approves their principles, reflecting partisan tension and media alignment.
The Cuban constitutional convention has adopted the Platt amendment granting the United States power to supervise the Cuban Republic and prevent missteps until Cuba can govern itself fully.
The Globe-Democrat contrasts the Republic’s past with Jeffersonian history, noting how T. Jefferson’s chroniclers depict him as an imperialist, while questioning whether McKinley’s era marks a shift toward imperialism.
The president’s letter on a third term emboldens Bryanite editors with anguish and warnings of imperial ties. It lands as a sharp blow that unsettles Democratic papers and stirs fear of Republican ambitions.
The Globe-Democrat reports 114 deaths from criminal violence in St Louis last year, mainly due to indiscriminate pistol carrying. It argues for state law requiring firearms dealers to record sales and buyers, with authority to seize weapons found in unauthorized hands.
The piece argues that efforts to prosecute W R Sullens, former Republican circuit clerk, for misappropriation while in office are intense, while Democratic officials in a nearby county face quashed indictments for embezzling public funds. It contends that punishment is pursued mainly against Republicans and condemns what it sees as partisan protection of Democratic misconduct.
In reapportioning the congressional districts, Democrats took nearly all available, whether or not it belonged to them, provoking Republican resentment. The piece characterizes a broad abuse of political leverage and hints at retaliation by the opposing party.
The text argues that when state power is unreachable for retri bution the county level offers hope for Republicans. It notes Democrats will seek Republican votes next year while endorsing their party’s acts that deprived Republicans of Congress representation. It urges voters to reject the Democratic county ticket and punish Missouri Bourbonism.
The piece derides Democratic worry over Supreme Court rulings on rights in possessions and mocks calls to abandon liberties. It defends imperial policy, cautions against rash indignation, and notes funds from school fund bonds, urging continued public discussion to influence Republican votes in Washington County.
Salem Monitor praise of state school funds is challenged as the $4,300,000 from government and other bonds funded the school system, while a $250,000 annual tax pays interest. The piece notes a Republican demand for an official books examination, contrasting with Democratic spending that allegedly makes revenue insufficient for expenses.
The piece contrasts Democratic and Republican views on imperialism and army size, arguing the 100000 strength was authorized to back capital against liberty. It notes reductions to 77287, with only 9000 in the U.S., and cites international arms trends, deficits, and taxes while criticizing penal practices and prison contracts in Missouri and urging abolition.
A controversial statement alleges prison officials in Missouri profit from abusing inmates. The claim suggests contractors pay officials regular sums to use corporal punishment to terrorize prisoners into compliance.
Stamps vanish from many paper types starting July 1 affecting bank checks drafts bills of lading export certificates of deposit power of attorney to vote and sell promissory notes and other instruments while a list of taxes remains unchanged including foreign bills of exchange bonds and stock certificates with minor per hundred rates and exemptions for conveyances under two thousand dollars.
Local buyers advertise cash payments for hides tallow pelts and fars in a concise notice inviting sellers to present goods. The ad emphasizes prompt offers and immediate negotiation for the listed animal products.
A droughty spell worsens harvest prospects with wheat likely half crop and fruits drying. Miss Rose Matlock, daughter of W M Matlock, has a new stenographer job in De Soto city clerk’s office. Ellis Matlock, in the US Army's Philippine service, was promoted to corporal on March 3. A death notice reports Mrs Mary M George nee Matluck died June 8 1903 aged 45, survived by three sons, a brother and three sisters. burial at Soul's Chapel cemetery on June 9.
A Campbell Dunklin County corporation formed to bore for oil. A Fletcher monument unveiled in Bellefontaine cemetery St Louis. Dent County voters reject 95000 county jail by 78 votes short of two thirds. Prof N B Henry to remain president of Marvin Collegiate Institute Fredericktown. Farmington Herald cites a building boom worth 213000. A horse owned by John Sprott stepped on a live wire in Farmington. Judge Wm Carter Farmington granary and carriage house burned. residence saved. Ironton store repairs reveal leathern sack with coins over 1000 found.
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