26 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
1
An old newspaper remark notes a contrast between southern disfranchisement tactics and Missouri practice, claiming Democrats here preserve Black voting through alcohol policies. The line suggests racialized voting limits tied to temperance norms.
The Republic notes growing discord within Missouri Republicans despite clear Democratic deception facing the party.
Former Representative Harry Clymer of Crawford County is expected to seek the Republican nomination for the State Senate in his district, signaling a potential bid for the upper chamber.
Mr Bryan has incurred the animosity of southern Democrats for saying a congressional committee should investigate the disfranchisement of the negroes. This remark sparked regional opposition while underscoring calls for inquiry into voting rights abuses.
The ringsters believe Nesbit law will yield the usual Democratic majority for the state ticket. If it fails at the polls they warn they will still have a scoop-shovel ready.
Jing Butler’s congressional seat is to be declared vacant after a House elections committee ruled that fraud at the ballots in the Twelfth district invalidated the election, meaning there was no valid congressional result.
Democratic papers show scant support for the pending state constitution amendment to levy a three cents per hundred dollars tax. Editorials hint that Democratic friends would prefer the proposition be withdrawn.
General Miles warns he may resign from the army if Congress passes a bill affecting the army’s leadership. Observers fear his stance could leave the nation without military protection.
In a pointed exchange, a critic argues that if Senator Farris is as corrupt as Representative Organ claims and Organ is a top lobby ally, their potential nomination by the Democrats for State Senator would provide ample argument against their election.
Gov Dockery argues that those unhappy with state government should leave Missouri while opponents pledge to stay and continue opposing what they call lobby ridden fund juggling and shell hiding governance.
The Cuban sugar industry persisted under Spanish rule by exporting mainly to the United States under tariff arrangements now challenged by free Cuba seeking duty reductions. The piece portrays free traders as the obstacle in securing lower Cuban sugar duties.
The secretary of state is preparing a Democratic campaign book. The text suggests he will not include alleged egg sucking and shell hiding proclivities or the sale of legislatures to monopolistic corporations. It also implies he may omit the fate of the state school fund.
Ex-President Cleveland becomes target of attack by ex would be President Bryan after Cleveland's letter praising the party and hoping it will shed dreadful dreams and once again fight the battles for genuine Democracy. Bryan's reaction shows offense at the remark and ensuing disagreement within the party.
The article notes Bryan labeling the ex-President a traitor to his party while in office and criticizes Cleveland for not lending himself to restoring the nation's credit after his party’s policies damaged American industries, a point of interest and amusement to Republicans.
A public appeal argues that drunken and hoodlums influence local politics in Washington County. It states reform should rise above party lines and voters abstain from booze and hoodlum tactics. The piece urges decency and honorable politics regardless of which party gains power.
The letter contrasts Republican and Democratic governance of Missouri schools. It credits Republicans with laying a firm funding base and notes Democratic use of funds for progress, challenging Democratic claims that GOP rule would have halted advancement. It argues progress occurred under Democratic control despite self-praise.
The Republic condemns the state lobby in broad terms and cites no specific cases, contrasting its stance with the Globe-Democrat critique. It argues Morton Faris and Orchard defy decency by seeking public approval on their records and accuses them and Senate allies of controlling Jefferson City legislation and peddling laws.
The Censor of St. Louis voices a Republican attack alleging that Deekery and Democratic officials including Dockery and Sam Cook steered redistricting to protect lobbyists. It calls for naming names and exposing intimate ties to defeat favored figures and quash lobby influence.
The Missouri debt declined under Republicans from 5.0 million to 2.5 million yearly average, while Democrats claim slower progress. The piece argues GOPs funded debt cuts by rail and school fund transfers, asserts Republican governance would have wiped out debt earlier, and calls for closer scrutiny of state finances.
Sedalia address by Joy Dockery presents a novel argument that citizens dissatisfied with government bear no obligation to stay. The governor supposedly welcomes an exodus of dissenters, portraying a remarkable and controversial stance.
A Missouri Republican editorial denounces a gubernatorial order expelling dissenters as unworthy and harmful to state progress. It argues such actions threaten immigration and business, warn against machine politics, and defend the Missouri way while urging openness to criticism and improvement.
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as more than food. It claims the product improves appetite and digestion, builds red blood, and adds flesh and strength to weak, pale, and dull children, making ordinary meals more effective. It presents the emulsion as a cure and a medicine that helps growth.
Frondale notes Trout threats to Abiners William Sparks as a business house nears completion. Mrs Will Robinson horses fails at crossing but escapes with minor injuries. Seven Palmer miners named Aiaprise Stringer Jack Chowlkins Thomas Trisbhull Sim Mawlins one Dancan Wal Coffman Will Palmer to work for Crocdale Lead Company. William Crenshing of Caledonia deemed insane after a fall. Llandalte district is in debt with 250 in treasury and plans to extend the school term to eight months with patent seating and two teachers. All taxpayers urged to attend annual meetings.
An old advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for wounds burns sores and skin eruptions. It claims millions know its effectiveness and promotes a single dealer in medicines.
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