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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1902
Page
1
A Missouri editorial condemns school funds being looted and calls for state renewal this year. It questions Independent recommendations to their candidates about abstaining from alcohol and boodle in campaigning. The piece urges neutrality on the Boer War and the British conflict, insisting no need to meddle in foreign affairs.
The De Soto Press and readers from Potosi hear relief that Miss Alice Roosevelt will not attend King Edward’s coronation. The omission is noted as protecting American liberties and generating public satisfaction across communities.
The Independent argues that many colored voters backed the Democratic county ticket two years ago and supports nominating two colored men on the Democratic ticket in the current race.
The text argues that Democrats show sympathy for foreign groups like the Boers and Filipinos while neglecting domestic affairs, suggesting greater focus on national governance could raise their standing with the public.
The piece argues free trade would be the leading issue for the Democratic Party, equating it to endorsing the Harding era hardships of 1893 to 1897, and suggesting the nation is unlikely to embrace another similar downturn.
The Thirteenth Congressional district demands a capable representative in Congress and the speaker notes political rigidity may block a worthy Republican from the honor. The piece underscores the need for an able leader beyond mediocrity amid local partisanship.
The Ironton Register counters claims of Republican bias in county politics and argues that Democratic appeals under Bryan focused on wealth gains and material promises. It contrasts the Democratic promise of wages and property value increases with the party’s alleged reliance on grasping motives to sway voters.
A neighbor confesses in response to a county editorial that Republican voters for sale enable Democratic success, admitting this method has aided Democrats in securing offices in recent years and noting susceptibility tied to race.
The article argues that booze and boodle guide Democratic campaigns in Washington County, noting past honest elections under Democratic control and alleging current methods mirror state party corruption. It cites Chairman Seibert and accuses Democrats of selling legislatures to corporate monopolies to fund voter corruption.
The Missouri election centers on honest politics and whether the lobby will prevail. The piece argues the lobby thrives on corrupt tactics and party manipulation, and demands an absolute victory to stop the misrule. It warns a lobby-dominated party risks state governance by anti lobby forces.
The Salem Rep Headlight reports the St. Louis Republic's March claim of a $25,604,344 Missouri taxpayer loss by Republican administrations is false. It argues the alleged loss traces to 1850s bond issues and a flawed Missouri Pacific sale, cites figures from 1861 reports, notes rail foreclosure profits, and accusations against Republicans, including editorials from Dockery era.
Gouver Dockery condemns Republican control of national affairs and argues Missouri issues demand accountability. He says Missouri Democracy is tied to state misgovernment, urging punishment for alleged crimes and warning against discounting state concerns in national politics.
Announcement says L A Page of Johnson Township seeks the Presiding Judge seat in the County Court, as the Republican nominee. The piece then criticizes Gov. Dockery and Democratic governance in Missouri, alleging financial mismanagement, constitutional breaches, and extensive political corruption across state government.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a cure for worn out bodies from worry overwork and disease. It claims the product repairs inside and out strengthening bones blood and lungs, using quality materials and promising a free sample. The copy emphasizes self-use and the bottle as a sign of health.
A jumble of items reports public anger at government actions and alleged misallocation of school funds. Minnie Cline, 16, a Marvin Collegiate Institute student at Fredericktown, writes of a “landsimest man in Texas.” Nelson, a colored boy at Libertyville, survives a shotgun injury. Worker Henry Fey crushed between two freight cars near De Soto hospitalizes, while Pry, married with a large family from Irondale, is severely injured crossing tracks near De Soto. A hears ejected hearse incident occurs as Wm Smyth’s funeral procession travels to the Methodist church, requiring rescue efforts to recover the coffin and body from the Little St Francois River.
Prices for crabs have surged due to a harsh winter. A usual dozen costs 25 cents, now 60 to 75 cents, with barrel prices rising from one dollar to three, four, or five dollars. New York consumes about 25 barrels daily. supply is slow as crabs hibernate in mud. Recovery may take five to six months as crabs migrate back from deeper waters. Supplies come from Norfolk Annapolis Chesapeake Bay and Potomac river.
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