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Potosi Journal

Location

Potosi, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1908

Page

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Republican ticket list for Missouri elections

A list of Republican nominees for state and local offices including Taft Sherman Hadley and Reynolds along with minor variations and OCR errors. The text enumerates positions from President to county offices with candidate names and titles, reflecting a party ticket layout for a general election.

William J1. Taft James S. Sherman Herbert S. Hadley Jacob & Gmelich John FE. Swanger Jesse A. Tolerton Wilbur F. Maring Frank Bb. Fulkerson William W. Wilder Judge Supreme Court Angus Con Judge Court of Appeals George Db. Reynolds Congress Politte Elvin Mation FR. Rods Thomas I, Bs. Paul George W. Seabourne Simon G. Nipper Sherif Lawrence W. Casey Henry L. Smith Morman F Robinson Syrcanus Hawkins Kor Cotoner Frank W. McVadden

Bryan Chases Into Missouri Amid Taft Critique

The report notes William Jennings Bryan moving into Missouri as he comments on Taft, signaling concern over a possible expansion of the opposing camp. The passage frames Bryan as wary of an enlarging adversary and frames the political contest in regional terms.

Bryan Missouri Taft

Georgia Adds Itself to States Disfranchising Negro Vote

Georgia joins a group of states that have disfranchised Black voters as Missouri signals intent to pursue the same path if the Democratic party regains full control in the state.

Georgia Missouri

Dick Kerens urged to withdraw from Senate race

The statement argues that Dick Kerens has given a liberal contribution to the Republican campaign in the state and suggests that if he wishes his party to succeed in November he should withdraw from the senatorial contest.

Dick” Kerens

Rats desert sinking ship as election shifts power

In a volatile political scramble supporters drift away from Senator Stone as Bryan’s bid looms. Friends seek federal appointments and offices while backing Governor Folk, signaling a realignment toward Folk and away from Stone.

Senator Stone Bryan Stone Folk

Election crooks in St Louis face prison sentences

Six election crooks in St Louis were found guilty and sentenced to terms in the penitentiary. The piece notes a Republican prosecuting attorney on the job, underscoring that firm action is necessary to stop crooked elections.

St. Louis

Bryan pushes Haskell from campaign management

In a brisk move, Bryan dismantles Haskell’s control of campaign management while noting that the fragrance of success clings to past actions. The reference to Standard Oil imagery suggests lingering associations despite the personnel change.

Bryan Haskell

Democrats Reveal Campaign Funds Questioned by Oil Pipeline Tie

The Democrats say their national campaign fund totals only about a quarter of a million dollars, while the larger amount received through the Standard Oil pipeline remains known only to insiders.

Political party voting urges consistent admonition

The Independent claims it is a political sin for a Democrat to vote for a Republican for county office and praise for a Republican who scratches a Democratic ticket. It argues the paper should apply the same admonition to Republicans and include them in its calls for nonpiebald politics.

Independent

Democratic Party and trust question a coming cataclysm

The text argues that placing the Democratic party in power to tackle the trust issue would trigger an industrial catastrophe. It claims the trust question stems from a social condition and cannot be solved by simple, quick measures but criticizes the Democrats as possibly insincere in their approach.

Democratic Party

Piebald politics and county elections debated

The Independent accuses Republicans of facing a piebald political era while Democrats rely on booze and boodle in Washington county. The Independent’s article is praised for exposing methods that have tipped county offices to Democrats, though local Republicans note friendship votes and opposite views on the party’s tactics.

Independent The Washington County

Lead tariff debate rattles county politics and livelihoods

A local Democrat criticizes the Elgins and Smith debate at the courthouse over a lead tariff, arguing protection for lead benefits many in the county. He warns that removing duties would close mines, hurt labor, reduce farmers’ markets, and lower wages sent home, lamenting Democrats prioritizing party success over people.

Smith Court House St. Francois County

Why Do Dive Keepers Favor Cowherd

Mark Gumberts a notorious dive keeper in St Louis county has fourteen pictures of Cowherd displayed in the windows of his resort at the county locale raising questions about local exploits and reputations in this unsettled district.

Mark Gumberts St. Louis County

Public Speaking in Potosi for U S Senate Nomination

A Republican candidate for the U S Senate will speak in Potosi on October 20 at 1 00 p m A cordial invitation is extended to county voters to hear the issues of the day Discussants oppose Cowherd and support Hadley amid saloon and dramshop debates The piece references Missouri politics, Old Guard influence, and upcoming election stakes with details from the Globe Democrat commentary and probate notices dated 1908

Potosi Delmar Hadley Gumberts Drampshop John Kennish Cowherd St. Louis County St. Louis State Senate Old Guardian Missouri Old Guard Taft Mr. Cowherd Cowlherd and Stone Globe- Democrat

Missouri Voting Toward Reform Against Old Guard Rule

The piece argues Missouri faces a choice between reform and a Cowherd Old Guard return through 1913. It cites indictments for election fraud, dead voters counted in St Louis, and massive bogus votes. It warns Old Guard rule would seek revenge on Democrats and perpetual power.

Missouri Cowherd Old Guard Old Ring St. Louis Hadley Reizo

Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Local Cure Report

Potosi resident W Williams reports Doan's Kidney Pills eased years of backache and kidney related pains. The testimonial claims exposure to wet weather worsened symptoms and that the remedy from City Drug Store provided relief. Sold by all dealers 30 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent.

Doan Potosi Remeey W Williams Dean City Foster-Milburo Co Buffalo New York United States

Probate Court Docket for Washington County Missouri

Missouri probate docket lists annual settlements due at the November term starting November 9 1908. Executors and guardians including Jules F Boyer guardian Edward K Hanson Frank J Boyer administrator Rosie Boyer Morgan Causey guardian Ferdinand M Casey George W Wilson guardian May Lyons Samuel M Carter administrator KE Rice William C Johnson guardian Leslie T Cuodit all face yearly settlements at the county courthouse.

State of Missouri Washington Jules F. Boyer Edward K. Hanson Frank J. Boyer Rosie Boyer Morgan J. Causey Ferdinand M. Casey Geore W. Wilson May Lyons Samuel M. Carter KE. H. Rice William C. Johnson Leslie T. Cuodit

Latty Community News Brief

Latty notes crop work with wheat as key industry. James Martin improves from a sore hand while Mrs. Mart Nicholson recovers from illness. Will Litton plans a cabin on the Matlock place to make ties this winter. Local youths active.

Jas. Martin Mart Nicholson Will Litton Matlock Place

Old Fashioned Candy Pulling Honors Guests at Aptus

Last Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gib Cresswell at Aptus, guests Grandpa Cresswell of Latty and Mr. Parker Hudson of Berryman enjoyed an old fashion candy pulling. Mrs. Wm. Shirley of Belgrade visits relatives nearby while Will Huckstep, apple picker, was injured falling from a tree. Mrs. Luther Rice and children of Flat River visit Mrs. Politte, who is bedbound with malaria. Local political talk is quiet as neighbors have made up their minds who to vote for.

Gib Cresswell Aptus Grandpa Cresswell Latty Parker Hudson Berryman Wm. Shirley Belgrade Will Huckstep Luther Rice Flat River John Politte Politte

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