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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
1
Senator Farris Forced to Endorse Lobby Interests
Senator Farris remains a compliant instrument of lobbyists after securing the county delegation, illustrating his continued alignment with special interests and political maneuvering within the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farris
Leas
Protective tariff linked to national prosperity, says public
The public has increasingly connected a protective tariff with national prosperity over the last five to six years, viewing tariff policy as a driver of economic strength. The remark implies broad support for tariffs as a tool to sustain growth and protect domestic industries.
Missouri Democrats Attack State House Methods
Some of our Democratic ex changes have become the defamers of Missouri. They are beginning to criticise the methods of the state house machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
State House
Water cure debate stirs booze politics in Philippines coverage
In response to water cure stories from the Philippines, supporters of prohibition fear the issue will harden opposition to alcohol as a campaign lubricant. Democratic allies increasingly resist relaxing liquor policy amid the controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Salem Monitor Faces Decision After Senator Nomination
The Salem Monitor has not aligned with Senator Farris yet and will must choose to back him or bolt. A Democratic bolter is seen as a greater crime than a boodler, underscoring political peril in the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Monitor
Farris
Republic Consider Independent Democrat Against Farris
The Republic hints at possibly nominating an independent Democrat to oppose Senator Farris but suggests that early in the campaign the party will likely settle on the Senator as a trusted internal matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Farris
The
Dent County Democrats condemn alcohols as campaign aids
Democrats in Dent County pass resolutions against the whiskey bottle and beer keg as political tools. The report notes expected support from their Washington County colleagues as the stance echoes across the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent County
Washington County
Aguinaldo warns Philippines not ready for independent government
Aguinaldo is reported to have said that the Filipino people are not ready for independence because they lack the capacity to govern themselves. Some Democratic leaders at home will denounce him as an imperialist if he repeats such statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
Aggie
Louisville liquor industry organizes to influence elections
Report from Louisville states allied branches of the liquor industry across the country are forming a body to sway elections. The piece argues the liquor traffic already has excessive political influence and urges the people to organize to curb this power and prevent a stronger grip on government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Politie
Beef Trust ops blamed for hurting cattle raisers
A Chicago report says rising beef prices cut consumption and hurt livestock raisers more than the Beef Trust. Estimated loss to raisers reaches about half a million dollars as packing houses maneuver to buy cattle cheap and sell at monopoly prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beef Trust
Chicago
Attorney General Crow Fights Beef Trust Again
The piece criticizes Attorney General Crow for pursuing the Beef Trust with weak efforts and failing to curb monopolies. It compares the ongoing battles to a hippodrome where both sides avoid real harm and share gate money after a sham outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow
Beef Trust
Republican Central Committee Action Decides Up
The Republican Central Committee weighs a key move amid internal debates. Members consider procedural steps, timelines, and potential impacts on candidate support and party unity as the plan progresses. The outcome remains unresolved as discussions continue.
County Primary Endorsed for Republican Nominations
The article argues that holding a county primary to nominate the Republican county ticket will avoid bitterness from past convention methods. It contends direct public nominations prevent machine-ticket claims, urging voters to select the best candidates and unite in the general campaign for victory.
Editor of Hillsboro Democrat Ridiculous Over Lying Accusations
A Missouri political clash unfolds as critics accuse the Hillsboro Democrat editor of shielding a corrupt party machine. They cite school fund and Cardwell cases, Dockery remarks, and a claim that over 40 million dollars were used to shrink debt, portraying the Democratic party as controlled by a ruling gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro Democrat
Nestor
Missouri
Missouri Democracy
School Fund
Democrat
Democratic Party
Ironton Register
Dem
Democratic machine drains Missouri race for Supreme Judge
The Trenton Register laments Judge J N Fort withdrawing from the Supreme Judge race amid a party machine in Missouri. It blames a Jefferson City faction and Gov Dockery and Jim Seibert for dividing Democratic support and foiling Fort’s candidacy, urging honest rank and file to oppose the machine. The piece likens the situation to the “apple of Sodom” and warns consequences for the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ns. Fort
Supreme Judge
the Register
Missouri
Judge Fort
James D. Fox
Jefferson City
Democratic Party of
Gov. Dockery
Jim Seibert
Trenton Register
Register
Sodom
Dockery- Seibert-Cook
Bro
Convention Call Urges Republican Mass Meetings in County
Wash ington County voters are summoned to mass meetings at their voting places at 1 p m on May 24 1902 to elect delegates to a county convention in Potosi May 31 1902. Delegates per precinct are set by votes cast for the 1900 Republican ticket, totals listed for each precinct, under the direction of the Republican Central Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Potosi
Liberty
Mineral Pt
Walton
Old Mines
Palmer
Cadet
Turner's
Cruise
Sunlight
Fertile
Belgrade
Richwoods
Caledonia
Hamilton
Sherlock
Brazil
Concord
Republican Central Committee
J. J. Dectur
F. M. Deacenport
Sec’y
Honest men must defeat the ringsters at the polls
The piece argues that Ake has viciously snapped at supporters and claims the Register shows moral stamina by urging honest men to prevail against corrupt ringsters in the upcoming election. It frames a political struggle over spoils and honor within a partisan context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ake
Register
Ringsters
Republicans Defend Missouri Finances In Campaign Address
A Missouri Republican statement claims the party ended long slanders against Republicans, debunking claims of debt caused by GOP rule. It asserts prewar bonds and railroad loans were Democratic, credits GOP success in reducing state debt from 36 million to 29 million, and notes a new school fund of 1.6 million delivered as bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Globe-Democrat
Page candidate for Presiding Judge in Missouri race
Announcement favors L. A. Page of Johnson Township as Republican candidate for Presiding Judge of the County Court. The text attacks Democratic governance, cites debt reduction, school fund issues, constitutional violations, and election integrity, urging a vigorous Republican campaign in 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Page
Johnson Township
Hopewell Weather and Local Happenings
Rain refreshed Hopewell on Sunday and corn planting is nearly done with some crops ready for plowing. An 8 lb baby boy was born Thursday morning to Mrs. W. A. Nixon. Mr. A. O. Glore of Potosi visited for mineral land options. Rock Spring plans Children’s Day services on Sunday May 18 with a good program. Mr. J. F. Evans of Mineral Point was in town. Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Nixon
An &Lb
A. O. Glore
Potosi
Rock Spring
J. F. Evans
Mineral Point
Sam
A Herbal Tonic for Winter Fatigue and Toxin Build Up
An ad promising Herbine to cleanse accumulation of waste in winter, restore secretions, and tone the body. It claims to revive fatigued liver and kidneys, boost appetite and energy, and strengthen wasted tissues. Available for 50c at Teasdale's Drug Store in Potosi and Suitor & Co. in Richwoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teasdale’s Drug Store
Potosi
Suitor & Co
Richwoods
Latty Farm Report Notes Rain Delays and Good Yields
Rainfall keeps planting slow in Latty with harvest prospects improving for wheat and fruit early apples plums pears and cherries expected. Henry Matlock returns from De Soto on sick list while Matt Nicholson of Belleview visits. W M Matlock reports loss of two cattle valued at 100 and recent flood damage of 4000 rails and 400 panels of fence. Wedding rumor circulates for the third Sunday of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Matlock
de Soto
Matt Nicholson
Belleview
W. M. Matlock
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Secrets
A historic ad claims Dr King’s New Discovery cures chest illnesses by clearing phlegm and mucus and refreshing the blood with oxygen. It supposedly heals inflamed throats and lungs, easing hard colds and stubborn coughs. Trial bottles are advertised, with guaranteed bottles priced 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Heavy rains flood creeks and spur planting progress
One of the heaviest rains of the season fell last Sunday night raising creeks to overflow. Locals work with hearty goodwill, believing crop planting will yield good results this year. Bud Jackson of Bourbon and Riley Borchus of Blackwell visited Richwoods, with Mr and Mrs George Reynolds of Indian Creek there last week. Most farmers finished corn planting and much is up. Mineral Fork fishermen report fine catches. TURKEY TRACK.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Jackson
Bourbon
Richwoods
Riley Borchus
Blackwell
George Reynolds
Indian Creek
Stand Like a Stone Wall Bucklin Arnica Salve Ad
An old advertisement claims Bucklin's Arnica Salve eases itching eczema scaldhead and skin diseases. It touts quick relief for ulcers fever sores salt rheum cuts burns and bruises and mentions 25 cents at druggists. The copy emphasizes healing properties and affordability for common ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklin
Earth
Scott's Emulsion Promotion in Historic Ad
An old advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a fattening aid. It claims a thin body is 'asleep' and on strike, and the product makes the body hungry and use food again, increasing flesh. The copy urges sending for a free sample and lists Scott & Bowne as chemists at 409 Pearl Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Local Weddings And Tragic Cistern Accident Reported
E C Reynolds aged 83 and Matilda T Fields aged 62 were licensed to marry at Popular Bluff last week. A three year old son of Otto Hooge near Maryville, Jefferson County, fell into a cistern and drowned before rescue. Chris Thomas colored and Susan Deets white pled guilty in circuit court to violating anti interracial marriage laws and received two year sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Reynolds
Matilda T. Fields
Popular Bluff
Otto Hooge
Maryville
Jefferson County
Chris. Thomas
Susan Deets
Ironton Register
Cures When Doctors Fail Mrs Frank Chiasson Weighs Her Cure
In Patterson Louisiana Mrs Frank Chiasson writes that malaria fever resisted proper medical care until a sample of Herbine was tried then two bottles cured her. She recommends the medicine and notes where bottles may be seen at Teasdale's Drug Store Potosi and Suitor Co Richwoods. Gov Dockery appoints Hina C Schull and others to the state insane asylum board at Farmington. Ballard's Snow Liniment praised for farm injuries and burns with local store availability. Oney Campbell of De Soto had a foot run over by the Bismarck accommodation, leading to amputation after a fall under wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chiasson
Patterson
Igor
Teasdale
Potosi
Suitor &Co
Richwoods
Bergin
Pana
Urs
Ballard
Suitor & Co
Rickhwoods
Oney Campbell
de Soto
Bismarck
White's Cream Vermifuge Gains World Fame
World wide reputation claims for White's Cream Vermifuge as the best worm destroyer and tonic for weak children. It allegedly neutralizes stomach acidity, aids digestion, strengthens the nervous system, and restores health and vigor. Sold by Sogo at Dene Store in Potosi and Suitor & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sogo
Dene
Potosi
Suitor & Co
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