Local Party Names Multiple Sheriff and Judge Candidates
The announcement lists W B Compton Harmony Township and Geo F Patterson Breton Township as Sheriff candidates, L A Page Johnson Township as County Assessor, John L Paul J F Evens J F Williams Bellevue Township as County Judge, Owen S Martin Belgrade Townsship as Judge of County Court from the 2nd district, Henry C Compton for County Court Judge, and Geo F Beals Concord Township with F E Cole Belgrade Township as candidates, all subject to Republican convention decisions.
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W. B. Compton
Harmony Township
Sherif
Geo. F. Patterson
Breton Township
L. A. Page
Johnson Township
John L. Paul
J. F. Evens
J. F. Williams
Bellevue Township
Owen S. Martin
Belgrade Fownenn
Henry C. Compton
George F. Beals
Concord Township
F. E. Cole
Belgrade Township
Missouri Democrats push to kill the octopus with kindness
Missouri Democrats are campaigning to counter the Republican platform stances while aiming to portray Teddy Roosevelt less as a hero. The Socialist Labor party of Missouri has released its state ticket for the upcoming election.
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Missouri
The
Socialist Labor Party of Missouri
McKinley Roosevelt Ticket Sparks Bryanite Nervousness
A brief note suggests the McKinley and Roosevelt ticket will provoke a nervous attack among Bryanites, signaling political tension and likely opposition in the upcoming race.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Bryanites
Expansion Debate Spurs Partisan Tension
Democratic critics urge restraint on broadening national reach, arguing enlargement would hinge on Republican support. The remark frames a clash over policy direction and party responsibility in shaping future growth.
Uncle Sam Won't Seek Abroad After Domestic Turmoil
The remark suggests the United States will avoid annexing Chinese territory while facing significant internal issues with John at home, implying the priority of domestic concerns over imperial ambitions. The quote frames foreign policy as contingent on political stability at home.
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Sam
John
Harmony in Republican ranks last through the year
Republican harmony is complete with every key note sounding sweet and soothing, suggesting no discordant issues or divisions within the party this year.
Democracy on the Missouri Ballot Without Attorneys
The statement argues that without its corporate lawyers there would be insufficient democracy to sustain a spot on the official ballot, stressing the role of legal counsel in preserving democratic process and ballot access. The remark centers on the influence of corporate attorneys in election law and party standing.
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Missouri Democracy
Democrats Bypass Towne for Vice Presidential Candidate
Democrats steer away from Towne as vice presidential material preferring a millionaire to ride the Bryan kite. The party signals a shift toward wealthier backing while avoiding the New Deal style picks.
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Towne
Bryan
Republicans Bossed by Hanna Says Bryan Orders Speak
A historical column accuses Republicans of being bossed by Hanna while William Jennings Bryan claims factions must think and act as directed. The piece frames it as formal control or bossism affecting party autonomy.
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Hanna
Bryan
County Republicans urged to organize clubs in townships
The passage urges county Republicans to unite and form effective local organizations. It specifically calls for McKinley and Flory clubs to be organized in every township, signaling steps toward stronger party structure and leadership.
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McKinley and
Flory
Bryan Rocket Set for Fourth of July Kansas City Event
The Bryan rocket will be launched during the July Fourth celebration in Kansas City with a grand fizz and hurrah. A less festive note follows as November brings the dull thud of the falling stick, signaling an end to the display.
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Bryan
Democracy
Kansas City
Missouri Taxpayers Eye Republican Ticket After Fund Scrutiny
The passage argues taxpayers should elect the Republican state ticket this year to learn the fate of about forty million dollars collected on a state interest fund account by the Democrats.
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Missouri
Democratic Principles Urged Against Decay in Missouri
A Democratic organ laments that setting aside party principles leads to decay, arguing the current odor of decay has persisted in the Missouri Democracy and urging adherence to core party values.
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Missouri
Roosevelt Named Vice President by Philadelphia Delegates
Delegates to the Philadelphia convention nominated Roosevelt for vice president. he did not wish the nomination, yet he is deemed the choice of the whole Republican party.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Bryanites Disappointed by Money Plank in Republican Platform
The Bryanites are greatly disappointed in the Republican platform money section. They had hoped for a straddle declaration to aid Democratic interests. The money plank is praised by friends of an honest dollar for its clear ring.
Origin of Missouri school debt certificates questioned
The Missouri populace pays interest at 5 and 6 percent on nearly six million dollars in school and seminary certificates of indebtedness. The piece asks how these certificates originated, whether they drew funds from education coffers, and what purpose the money was applied to, inviting Democratic contemporaries to shed light on the issue.
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Missouri
Reagan breaks with Democrats on Cuba expansion stance
Ex Senator Reagan of Texas told the Democratic state convention that the United States should acquire Cuba arguing it would aid civilization. He cited New Mexico as an example and dismissed the notion Porto Ricans and Filipinos are ready for self government.
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Reagan
Texas
Cuba
Spain
United States
New Mexico
Missouri Democrats Elect Linked to Corporate Interests
A Jefferson City Democratic convention adopted a resolution opposing trust aligned agents in public posts and then elected Bill Phelps, a railroad attorney, Bill Stone, noted as a lobbyist, and Lon Stephens, the governor, as delegates at large to the national convention. The text mocks Missouri Democrats for alleged insider influence.
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Jefferson City
Bill” Phelps
Bill” Stone
Lon Stephens
Missouri
Phelps
Committee On Resolutions
State board adopts redemption call on bonds amid party finance critique
In a State Board of Funding Commissioners meeting a resolution was passed to call in 300,000 of the 34 percent state bonds on July 1. The editorial column denounces Democratic handling of interest and sinking funds, claims funds were misused, and argues Republican rule brought post-panic recovery and prosperity, contrasting it with earlier Democratic finance.
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State Board of Funding Commissioners
Stephen S
Roosevelt strengthens Republican ticket in New York state
The St Louis Westliche Post lauds Theodore Roosevelt as a deserving, stalwart leader whose record as Governor of New York and Navy Assistant Secretary, his role in naval reform, San Juan valor, civil service advocacy, and Boer sympathy, position him to energize the campaign ahead of the Democratic National Convention and likely win next November. It also argues Bryan remains weak by Kansas City.
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St. Louis
Spain
San Juan
Santiago
Philadelphia
United States
Bryan
Kansas City
Political Points Attack on Party Loyalties and Trusts
The piece mocks Democratic leaders for shifting focus from foreign issues to domestic record and criticizes the Stop the Prosperity party. It argues farm labor demand outstrips populist rhetoric and questions Bryan’s stance on trusts and imperialism, portraying inconsistency in positions. It cites Thomas Jefferson as having faced imperialism without fear.
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Stop
Kansas
Thomas Jefferson
Bryan
A Healthy Growth and Record Export Surge
Treasury estimates show the year ending June 30 will set historic commerce highs with exports surpassing the previous peak by 150 million dollars and manufacturing exports exceeding prior records by 75 million. Through May 31, exports total 1.286 billion, with year end expected around 1.4 billion.
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Treasury Department
Post-Dispatch
Political Strike Prospects Reported From Washington
Washington sources indicate fusion leaders plan a summer strike wave to provoke labor unrest. The hoped for disruption would give Bryan and Democratic orators a potent issue to rally support amid Republican prosperity worries.
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Washington
Bryan
Conditions for Democratic ascendancy grow discouraging
In Davenport Iowa the Republican paper notes prosperity rising and doubts Democratic strength. It argues that Democratic bosses favor industrial conflict and that every strike causing distress translates to votes for Bryan. The tone is partisan and forward about political trends.
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Bryan
Baseball on Sunday Freezes Missouri Sunday Law Question
Missouri Supreme Court freed Joe Neet from jail after a Lafayette County Circuit Court fine for playing baseball on Sunday. The ruling suggests Sunday baseball may not violate the statute, which bans horse racing cock fighting or playing cards or games of any kind on Sunday but is silent on baseball. The decision’s reasoning and constitutional implications will be watched closely.
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Missouri
Supreme Court
Joe Neet
Lafayette County
Republic
The Door Knocks for a Writer in Odd Verse
A dreary scene ends with a visitor claiming credit for the newspaper and requesting more pay. The encounter unfolds with playful rhymes and comic tension as the writer resists pressure while recalling past esteem. The piece blends humor with a mock saga of debt and printing pride.
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