Local Official Ballot Candidates Noted in Voter Sample
A list of election candidates is presented with names for state and county offices including Supreme Court judges Henry Lamm Moses Whybark Edward Higbee, Court of Appeals Edward C. Ellot, Superintendent J A White, Railroad and Wirehouse Commissioner W S Crane and Barney W Frlaunthal, Congressman John Il Raney, State Senator Harry Clymer, Representative WM Bennett, County Clerk N F Rollenson, Circuit Clerk and Recorder Jos E Sloan, Sheriff E R Hanson, Probate Judge J A Tenson, Presiding Judge L A Page, County Judge 1st Dist J C Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Henry Lamm
Moses Whybark
Edward Higbee
Judge Court of Appeals
Edward C. Ellot
Superintendent of Public Instruction
J. A. White
Tau Wrasse
W. M. Benonett
N . F. Robinson
Tau
Jos
Jotn Maclay
Tanes
Jules F. Boyer
M.E Rhodes
P. H. Ward
Ier Hanson
Sam Ensewenes
Abe
Ij. A. Fenson
Houston
Jos. Wilkinson
Alyy
Il. A. Page
Dist
Paul F. E. Cole
Jas. W. Cole
S. Martin
Chas. Williams
Democrats Push Constitutional Amendment On State School Fund
A dire report notes the state school fund has been reduced to a mere hole and reports that the Democrats are seeking to enlarge the fund via a constitutional amendment. The wording implies political action aimed at restoring or expanding educational financing.
Robb Likely Explains Vote on Shelter for Philippines Soldiers
A reader notes that Mr. Robb may soon address voters about the proposal to provide shelter for soldiers in the Philippines. The remark suggests forthcoming explanation of the stance and voting position on the issue.
Ring corruption in Missouri politics prompts salary levy
The lobby ring remains in power as lobbyists control influence. Stone, Cook, Seibert and others are linked to corporate crookedness. State officers face a 2.5 percent salary assessment to fund Democratic corruption, with hundreds of thousands to be raised to secure another lease on power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Stone, Cook, Seibert
Ringsters
Gumshoe Bill and Book Trust Referenced in Local Note
A reader warns that purchasing school books funds the Book Trust, a group permitted to collect under a Democratic law pushed by ex Governor Stone. The note links a vote for the county Representative and a hypothetical Democratic U.S. Senate bid to support the so called Gumshoe Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book Trust
Stone
United States
Missouri gerrymander questioned after fair apportionment claim
The piece argues that Missouri's Nes bit election law is honest and doubts a Democratic gerrymander in districting. It notes Republicans won 47 percent of the statewide vote yet would gain only one of sixteen Congress seats, suggesting a misalignment with proportional representation. The discussion frames election laws as fair or biased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Congress
Republican Ticket Nominated by Direct Primary in County
The county Republican ticket selected last Saturday deserves full party support. Every Republican voter had a chance to express personal preference, and no machine or ring manipulation can be alleged. The nominees are good and competent men, and Republicans who prioritize party success should unite behind them.
Missouri politics and Nesbit law in heated era
The piece attacks Democratic foes over county politics and the Nesbit election law, defending the old fair system and accusing the Nesbit changes of bias. It argues Republicans reduced state debt by selling railroads and condemns Democratic misrule while criticizing biased school funding claims. It ends with a humorous anecdote and a plug for Scott's Emulsion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
St. Louis
Ringster
Republic
Missouri
Republican Party
Dockery
Looted School Fund Debate Highlights GOP Democratic Divide
The Independent stories a heated table accusing Republicans of looting the state school fund over six years, contrasting Republican and Democratic receipts and averages. It claims the GOP left a smaller total under six years while alleging misuse of school funds and government bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Sebastio
Cape Girardeau State Normal School Opens in 1902
Cape Girardeau State Normal School opens September 16 1902 with departments in history science languages math biology chemistry agriculture physics and manual training. The new Science Hall provides 25 rooms laboratories recitation spaces and offices along with a 1500 volume library and government publications. Intramural clubs include Y M C A Y W C A and a 22 acre campus with incidental fees two dollars per quarter and private family board from two fifty to three fifty weekly. For more information contact W S Dearmont in Cape Girardeau Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Young Women’s Christian Association
W. S. Dearmont
Cape Girardeau, Mo
All Were Saved By Famous New Discovery Claims
A Georgia man and his wife tout Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption as a cure for bronchitis asthma and croup with trial bottles offered. A Missouri man W H Jackson reportedly died by carbolic acid and Missouri farm values as of June 1 1900 are cited totaling 1 033 121 879 in farm property including buildings land machinery and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F H. Johnson
Broughton
Dr. King
Missouri
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.S. Crane
Barney W Frlaunthal
John IL. Raney
Harry Clymer
WM. M. Bennett
N. F. Rollenson
Jos. E. Sloan
John Maclay
Jules I. Boyer
M. E. Rhodes
E. R. Hanson
J. A. Tenson
L. A. Page
J. C. Coleman
2D Dist
F. E. Cole
Citas. Williams
South
Globe-Democrat
Jefferson City
Springfield Republican
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
New York
Cape Girardeau State Normal School
W. H. Jackson
Salem, Mo
Potosi
Harrison
Rederick
Reliabl
P. Smith
Rey
T.S. White
T. . BK. Weadlee
Ceunee Bank OF Potosi
Board OF Directors
Cc. D. Smith
Perry Bass
Thomp. F. Blount
T. S. White
W. C. Ion
N. C. Guyton
B. Davidson & Son
P. E. Hofmann
G. K. Talley
Bismarck
N.J. Townsend
Attorney At Law
Prosecuting Attorney
Court House
Journal
Office
Iron Mountain
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Great Southwest
Memphis
All Points
Hotsp Springs
Ark
N.C. Townsend G. P.& T
NERS
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