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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
1
Concord Township resident George F. Beals declares his run for county judge in the ad district. He seeks the Republican convention to decide the nomination.
Ladysmith is reported to be feeling better after receiving relief. The update notes improved condition and continuing recovery efforts.
Congress members have not yet introduced a sympathy resolution for the Yaqui Indians, though it may be an oversight by lawmakers. The note suggests potential legislative action pending formal introduction.
Democrats in the county urge a strong, united effort to push the county back into the Democratic column. The Republicans may take the hint and respond accordingly in a heated political moment.
The article states there is little doubt of final success of British arms in South Africa and that peace will bring a more liberal and progressive government than before. It emphasizes optimism about the outcome and potential political changes following victory.
The author argues the Democratic stance reduces to opposing any Republican proposal, claiming the national platform can be summed in one sentence and avoiding lengthy elaboration. The statement frames Democrats as fundamentally oppositional to GOP ideas.
For the eight months ending with February the national treasury reports a surplus of nearly forty million dollars. The Republicans can build a surplus almost as quickly as Cleveland's administration built a deficit.
President McKinley denies any leaning toward imperialism and asserts that Republican government will pursue broad minded progress that fears no criticism and seeks no apologist.
The passage asserts that despite parties departing from constitutional strictness at various times, the country remains free and likely to stay so. It dismisses Bryanite forecasts as unfounded and emphasizes enduring liberty and resilience.
The tariff on wood pulp runs at 10 percent ad valorem and news print at 15 percent, yet Democratic papers argue these low duties uphold high trust prices. The average Democratic organ appears constrained in outlook by tariff prejudice.
The Ironton Register notes cotton price increases near doubling, criticizing the gold standard for harming farmers. It adds that broken down wheat is also rising, nearly doubling since the Cleveland era, as debates on national policy persist.
The Republican majority in Congress declined to consider unseating a Democratic member. In Kentucky, the Democratic legislature has removed a Republican from his seat as needed to gain votes. The two parties are far apart on honesty and justice as on political policies.
Republicans stirred talk about how taxpayer money is used to pay state debt. The party in control at Jefferson City now calls more bonds in, signaling awakening to protecting the interest fund. Taxpayers wonder what the state house gang did with the interest fund before this shift.
Congressman Robbo introduces a Trenuse bill to place wire on the free list while Mr Rol hints at adding lead. IfLix Willis uses a ploy to curry favor with Thirteenth District farmers before the nominating convention. Rebb would back free lead if such a bill reaches the House during his tenure.
The money raised through Porto Rico tart will be spent for the benefit of Porto Ricans. No hint of George II taxation methods is implied. Taxation by tariff is least felt among public assessments, and internal improvements are targeted to better the residents' condition.
The piece contrasts Democratic and Republican claims on trusts. It argues Democrats exaggerate their sole opposition to trusts while Republicans remain quieter until their platform is released, with a policy saying what it intends to do. It recalls Cleveland and free trade to frame political wagering on trusts.
Reverend Charles M Sheldon midwifes a one week daily newspaper experiment based on his book In His Steps. He argues the plan could prove commercially successful and spark worldwide interest. The project touts novelty and may test the ideal of universal brotherhood through journalism.
The Industrial Commission proposes public disclosure and Congressional oversight to regulate industrial combinations. It notes over-capitalization and stock watering as dangers and suggests directors publish periodic business statements for government inspection, arguing people deserve to know how concentrated institutions operate.
The loan of 25000000 dollars from Russia in New York signals a shift in the world's financial gravity toward this side of the Atlantic. Once centered in Lisbon, then Amsterdam, London held primacy for two and a half centuries before New York rises as the dominant hub.
The piece argues New York surpasses London in imports exports and bank clearances. It notes American wealth outpacing the United Kingdom in two decades, with New York housing the world’s richest financiers and a growing role in global finance. It cites philanthropy totals and praise for American public beneficence as noted by Joseph Chamberlain.
A bearded woman backs Bryan in North Dakota while Missouri Republicans push to “turn the rascals out.” Critics contrast inflation fears with prosperity, blaming Democratic policies for rising prices and urging voters to reward the Republicans for the current boom.
A Guntons Magazine passage notes that Republican papers misread free-trade risk, as sections and colleges are flooded with pro free-trade literature. It argues protective tariffs remain endangered when supporters doubt its need and concede to foreign producers for modest export gains.
A editorial note argues against alarm over national crises citing 1899 embezzlements at 2,218,373 dollars, the smallest in twenty years, while deposits in savings banks and gifts to churches charities and philanthropies rose. It asserts fewer personal crisis reports and lynchings than 1898, countering doom forecasts linked to issues from the Philippine War to trusts and church attendance.
The First M. E. Chaureh of De Soto dedicated its new church building on Sunday February 25. The Redemptorist Fathers plan a $120000 college at De Soto this year. Blanch Son of Bonne Terre survived a severe clothing fire at a stove last week. Jefferson County Fair Association votes to dissolve and sell grounds. city may buy for a public park. Dock Adams, a gambler, shot at Kennett Feb 15, likely fatally. J W Sexton claims self defense. Sir F Stevens, pioneer Lutesville citizen and former county clerk, died Feb 27 at 81 of pneumonia. F W Reuchenstein, census supervisor, to hire enumerators by merit. over 50 applications for under 10 posts. Thomas Martin of Steelville, desertion from 17th U S Infantry. returned home and jailed by Sheriff Grith.
A London Telegraph writer recounts a tale of Spain’s king in a history lesson. The royal boy asks how Spain lost Chile and other colonies and, after a vivid recounting, asks when he will reclaim them. The professor replies that he must grow up first to be a man, and the boy counters that he will seek a prime minister then.
Spruce Grove Poultry Yards J F Christian Co Cuba MO promotes hatching stock for Black Langshan Buff Cochin White Wyandotte Cornish Indian Games St Brown Leghorn Silver Laced Wyandotte Buff Leghorn and more. Includes request for illustrated catalog and stamps for reply.
Readers are urged to inform themselves with The Semi Weekly Republic and The Republic Sunday Magazine. The ad extols their news coverage, authenticity, and literary content including fashion features. Special rate offers $1 per year for the Republic and $1.25 for the Magazine, $1.50 for both. orders to The Republic, St. Louis.
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