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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
2
The Topics of the Day commentary pauses minor issues such as tariffs labor unrest and Russia to examine a new catition proposed by dancing masters. The piece presents a brisk evaluation of the initiative and its potential impact on cultural circles.
A terse anecdote recalls a historic leader urged to forgive foes or have none, replying that they are all dead. The remark highlights cynicism toward political enemies and echoes in discussions of mercy and power.
At the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. McCormick in Cleveland the banquet featured Gen. Corbin delivering a joke about the real mistress of the occasion, Magpie the cook, with a playful toast.
A discussion contrasts miners and oil executives on the right of individuals to work or to produce oil as they please, noting Pharisaic criticism of this stance.
Agricultural department researchers estimate crop pests damage the nation by 25 million dollars annually including grain cotton and vegetables. The article notes costs of salaries and expenses of the scientists who conducted the study to determine the real impact.
The text notes the department of commerce and labor occupying the entire eight story Wt rooms and still lacking overflow bureaus elsewhere. It questions where all this work was handled before the department and taber began.
The General Synod of the Reformed Church in America has removed the word obey from the bride’s response in marriage services. The move aligns with beliefs that rites reflect congregants true beliefs, seen as ratifying the recent choice by American wives to drop obedience from their vows.
The class of nearly 100 cadets at West Mount last week included a well formed, soldierly youth named Ulysses Simpson G Grant who finished third, outpacing records set by his grandfather and father Cadet Grant.
A dubious 1 percent of summoned veniremen in the Jett and White case fail to read any coverage of the Maren killing, exposing a remnant of local ignorance. The writer urges serious educators and civilizing agents to address the county’s backward state.
A Rowriter extols onions as disease prevention while arguing no amount of raw onion diet grants immunity. The piece questions the value of total freedom from illness for an outcast and suggests a hermit’s life sacrifices social ties for health.
A long period of rain swelled rivers from Missouri to Des Moines, washing away towns and causing extensive damage. A tornado devastated a portion of Gainesville, Georgia, in a rapid sequence of destruction surpassing the flood's toll in lives and property.
The text conveys a biased, dehumanizing view of Asiatic peoples describing race as inferior and violent. It implies a supposed intellectual and moral inferiority with crude references to destruction and “partial development.” The language reflects period prejudice and pseudoscientific stereotypes rather than factual reporting.
The secretary of war warned West Point graduates that war is inevitable, citing a history of conflicts about every 25 years. He asserted that the next war will occur, though he spoke more in conjecture about its cause and antagonist than in certainty.
Jumbled items report a painter from Moberly dying on a picket fence, a Greenfield farmer dying by suicide, and four men in Carter county facing liquor charges. Drowning near Festus, petitions push county creation from Boone and Callaway, aid from Pacific and Kansas City floods, and a bachelor’s plea to old maids. Mentioned are Judge Warlan, Savanna relatives, and Indiana links to early congressmen.
In Lowell Massachusetts on June 22 1900 a unified textile council vote ended a strike across seventeen thousand operatives. The majority of male spinners and loom fixers backed the decision and mills shut down until June 1 causing wage losses. President Conroy vowed workers would rise again while agents secretary Southworth warned machines would resume only with full staff.
Major James J Pond former lecturer and singer healer died in Jersey City following a surgical operation on his right leg. He had been briefly hospitalized two weeks earlier after a minor procedure but was reported improving before his death. Pond was born in Cuba, New York, and had been a resident of Pots.
Sime oh Nnamelia De Lartigue admits killing her husband on September 25, 1902, with an ax and burying the body on their farm near here. She says he threatened her life and she inflicted the fatal wound in self defense, then buried him the same night. De Lartigue is about 20 years older than her husband.
A royal military deputation to King Peter at Geneva promotes Kasties to major and details conspirators and palace incidents. The report notes Rogers killed Dod Ledford in a brothers in law shooting, claiming self defense. Wells and J D Procter drowned after venturing beyond the ropes while bathing, their bodies recovered.
Testimony before the select council reveals that councilman D B Evans demanded payments of 40 for ten colleagues and 00 for himself to influence the defeat or amendment of the Dalton street railway franchise ordinance. Promoter Reland and ex County Surveyor Stevens corroborate the push, with Evans threatening actions if payments were not made. Evans is under arrest, and further warrants are expected as the Municipal League prosecutes.
Manila notes revived charges that American officers looted public buildings after surrender. Inquiry found pictures and objects shifted to a Filipino caretaker. claim that officers received items and a former staff officer took a silver service from the Manila police. Government may seek War Department probe. Taft returned from conference with health restored.
President Roosevelt signed an order to remove Daniel McMillan from the New Mexico Supreme Court on charges of general immorality. McMillan had been appointed from Dafate. Judge Clement Smith of Instines Michigan was named to succeed him. John McMilburn, Pan American Exposition president, and War Secretary Root opposed the removal protection attempt. Evidence against McMillan grew too strong for retention.
Postmasters at about 240 first class post offices nationwide will file reports. Postmaster Van Cott of New York has submitted a notice that will inform the public once all reports are in.
A Springfield committee of the UWeliness Civil Lights Protective league sought impeachment of State's Attorney Palmer and Sheriff Washivarn of St. Clair county for alleged inaction. They urged a grand jury investigation into alleged wrongdoing connected to a named individual, but a meeting failed to proceed as Northcott was away.
In the United States district court Abert C. Twining cashier of the wrecked First National Bank of Asimasy Park was summoned to plead to an indictment of disappropriating bank funds. Judge Kirkpatrick ordered a forfeiture set at 32,000, Twining having posted a bond on Saturday.
A mass escape at Colorado State Penitentiary ends in violence as Nireh Keykendall is killed during the attempted breakout. Convicts overrun cells, seize staff and a guard’s wife, blow locks with dynamite, and threaten a hostage as guards move to recapture. Several inmates are wounded or captured, including Thomas Fisher and James Armstrong.
A mob from Wilmington and nearby towns burned George P. White, a Black man recently released from the workhouse, at a stake after he allegedly assaulted Miss Welen S. Bishop. The mob, possibly 4000 strong, also attacked the jail with a fusillade led by an unidentified Virginian. four people were killed.
Witness Lee testified that he confessed to receiving money from the American Tobacco executive and a sugar trust payment of 10000 to write articles. He said the funds were for a personal campaign office during legislative session concerns on the cigarette bill.
Relief efforts amid the Lawrence flood continue as two more victims, Albert Mathews and Theodore Barbour, are identified. Donations from the nationwide Lumbermen’s Fund and the relief drive surpass twenty seven thousand dollars, aiding families affected by the disaster.
Severe storms with wind and hail swept eastern and central Nebraska on Sandis evening. Farmer Melville Crawford, near Ulysses, was struck by lightning but survived.
Berlin, Jaime 21 reports the triad led by Pras Pravgadda was caught poisoning ties with arsenic at Venstein Fast Prussia. The court found them guilty. one member was sentenced to death.
Petersburg reports that troops halted a mutiny at a Taek ais miet jail. Four mutineers died and eight were wounded as prisoners were evacuated from Viadibashas. The details are sparse and the incident is described in terse terms.
Mrs. Meenas Siegel wife of Heenes Siegel principal stockholder in the Stilson Crawford Co. was seriously hurt when thrown from a carriage in a runaway accident at Mamaroneck Monday. Siegel's handbag contained jewels valued at over one thousand dollars.
New York on June 21 reports Reliance defeating Constitution in a close sprint. The winner finished in about seven minutes and twenty seconds, with the runner-up close behind.
Indiana report states Zimmerman died Monday after a fall while attempting a loop on roller skates in the Cyrelorama horitting event last Wednesday. The coroner will investigate the death.
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