Taft and Sherman Renominated by Republican Convention
A Chicago convention outcome solidified Taft for president and Sherman for vice president. The piece denounces the machine politics that pressured delegates, predicts a Roosevelt bolter ticket could fare better, and criticizes the convention platform as not truly progressive. It notes Democratic optimism and public reaction, mentions police protection at the event, and cites local figures and media bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William H. Taft
James 8. Sherman
Republican Party
Cear
Taft
Roosevelt
Tiret
Chieuze
Taitt
Mit Ms
Trepublican
Poliies Suil
July 4th Parish Picnic Dinner and Supper
The ladies of the parish host a July 4th picnic with dinner and supper, delightful refreshments, amusements for all ages, and orderly grounds and environs. Reverend L. J. Kernan is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Kernan
Roosevelt revolt and Rockefellers wealth in party politics
An editorial critiques big business influence in party campaigns and condemns Rockefeller's vast wealth, arguing constitutional social justice is needed. It discusses Roosevelt as a rising insurgent force against machine politics, potential Democratic missteps, and the likely role of bosses at the Baltimore convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bie Bissiets
Chicago
Republica Party
John Db
Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefellers
Col
Post-Dispatch
Roosevelt
Baltimore
Ominous Alliance Threatens Democratic Ease in Baltimore
The piece argues the Clark-Tammany tie signals a reactionary coalition harming the Democratic party and the nation. It credits Theodore Roosevelt with reviving a strong progressive challenge to party bosses, asserting his leadership in the movement and his 1910 primary success against Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Lfe
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Roosevelt
Col
Taft
Modification of the Homestead Act of 1862
A congressionally approved change shortens the time to prove up lands to three years and allows a settler to be absent five months yearly. The piece argues these shifts could curb migration to Canada where nearly 100,000 American farmers reportedly moved in recent years. It lauds the old law’s benefits while urging cautious land concessions and notes the act’s lasting impact across ten states. Chamberlains Tablets are recommended for digestion and regularity, especially for middle aged and older adults, sold by dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Uncle Sam
Thirten
Star Farmer
Order of Publication in Washington County Missouri
In the Washington County Circuit Court occurring in August 1912, plaintiffs William Clark Martin et al sue Jennie C. Lesse, alleging nonresidency and seeking determination of estates and interests in multiple tracts of real estate including the east half of the northwest quarter and southwest quarter of the southeast quarter in section 10, township 36, range 2 east, and other portions in sections 11 and 10. Publication awarded to Potosi Journal for four weeks to warn Jennie C. Lesse to answer by Aug 26, 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Missouri
Washington
William Clark Martin
Lewis K. Martin
David BR. Martin
W.L. Martin
E. J. Martin
Celia Martn
S. P. Martin
B. F. Martin
R. L. Hammond
M. J. Martin
Plaintiffs
Jennie C. Lesse
Pharitiefs
Defrodun
State of
Missouri
Circuit Court
Washington County
Tange
Range
Jennie
Potosi
Jos. Cresswell
Cinvil Court of Washington Cunty
James Sloss
George Pinnell
Nelson Pinnell
Iuuther Winnell
Liczie Windle
Thomas Windle
Willian Sloss
Oorke Pinnell
Luther Pinnell
Lizzie Windle
Thomas Win- Tie
William Sloss
Saissouri
Miniwvutis
Sail Real &State
Northwes
Willian
Sloss
Heeu
Haldes
Neuse
Petosi
Caue
Circuit Court of
Daisy Wright
Guy Wright
George Wright
Rudy Wright
Rainey Wright
Harry J. Cantwell
James Lone
Tohn F. Evans
Bdward T. Eversole
W. A. Metcalf
C. E Wing
Joseph Cresswell
Sitnam
Slissear
Northeas
Thrifty-Siaits
Township Thirty-Six ( 4), Range One East; and South Helf
Amore
Jos Cresswell
Simon G. Nipper Files for Congress in Missouri
A notice states Simon G. Nipper of Potosi Missouri is authorized to announce his candidacy for Congress from Missouri the Thirteenth District. The run is subject to Republican voters decision at the primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Simon G. Nipper
Potosi
Alo
Missouri
William H. Evens Seeks Republican Primary Nomination
The Breton township resident William H. Evens is announced as a candidate for Representative subject to Republican voters in the primary election.
County judge candidates announced in county primary
YOR COUNTY JUDGE FP H WARD from Richwoods township seeks the county court judgeship from the First District subject to Republican primary voters decision. GEO W SEABOURNE of Belgrade township seeks the county court judgeship from the Second District subject to Republican primary voters decision. V EYE of Harmony township also seeks the Second District post subject to Republican voters choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yor County
FP. H. Ward
Richwoods
Republian
Geo. W. Seabourne
Belgrade Township
Norman F. Robinson Seeks County Treasurer Nomination
Norman F. Robinson of Potosi runs as a Republican candidate for County Treasurer in the primary election, subject to Republican voters a decision on the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman F. Robinson
Potosi
Candidate William A. Cooper Seeks Primary Support
William A. Cooper of Potost announces candidacy for the office of district attorney subject to Republican voters at the primary. The statement signals his campaign as a party hopeful ahead of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Cooper
Potost
Amttorney
Hedoewissen
Candidates for Sheriff and Assessor in local primaries
The notice lists candidates in Breton, Bellevue, Tieheoods and Harmany townships for Sheriff and Assessor with party guidance and primary election decisions. Also included is a circuit court case in Washington county Missouri with plaintiffs seeking title and partition of real estate and a public notice for publication in Potosi Journal.
Ancient Rome Roads Cost High Price Then and Now
The article explains Roman road construction from ditch to finished surface with multiple stone layers and a final smooth top. It notes a road between two Italian towns in Hadrian's era costing about 100,000 sesterces, roughly $4,100 per mile, and compares daily wages to biblical and Egyptian wages of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Egypt
Rome
Hadrin
Italy
Heliopolis
Act Quickly In Time Of Danger Kidney Pills Endorsed
L F Cundiff JP of Farmington Missouri testifies that three years of disordered kidneys and backache improved after using Deans Kidney Pills. He reports prompt relief from recurrence and urges use of the product. Sold by dealers, 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Don''s and take no other.
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Dean
L. F. Cundiff
Justice of the Peace
Farmington
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Don
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