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Newspaper
Rich Hill Tribune
Location
Rich Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
2
Pro hush tone in Bates County politics as Republicans rally behind a strong ticket. Editorials praise Abe and Metoe leaders, urge unity for the county and state contests, and forecast Republican gains in Carygrews and statewide offices while noting conventions and platforms.
Fidiana Democrats favor Henry Waterson of Kentucky to write the next national platform. They argue the man who can appeal across factions will craft a platform that captures votes. The piece also notes Senator Mason may run for president, though his short senatorial career has prompted mixed views.
The Bates county financial statement praised by the Bates County Democrat and Western Enterprise is recommended as a fileable piece for campaign purposes. It is suggested that both Republican and Democrat readers preserve copies to reference during campaigns and to verify weed control details discussed.
Two years after a state scandal the Democratic reform effort reports a debt rising from about 2 million to over 5 million. The latest statement shows the amount to be paid in the second year of Governor Dockery’s term, while voters are urged to make more than 4 million of the total perpetual by amending the state constitution.
Last week in a Rich Hill butcher shop a butcher paid a farmer 15.30 for beef. The farmer remarked that nine cents ago he paid 6 for the calf and now he is getting a dollar a month increase and 30 cents over. A bystander commented on the Jersey calf price and tariff pressures.
The district south of us may nominate Charley Morgan for congress on the Republican ticket. Morgan previously served in Congress when Rich Hill was first appointed postmaster, and supporters say he will protect the district’s interests regardless of party.
Cal W. H. Phelps retires from politics and is succeeded by M. Clardy a former Democratic U S congressman from southeast Missouri Clardy’s quiet conduct contrasts with Phelps and signals changes in the State Capitol lobby dynamics and access for associates et al.
Analysis notes how Missouri reports property valuations and taxes to portray a different rate than Iowa. It argues Democratic messaging hides higher effective tax burdens by using differing assessment bases and fractions taxed, claiming public funds aid political aims rather than residents.
Mr John Birkinbrow reports in Mineral Resources of the United States 1901 that iron ore production in the United States during the year tyor AY is tabulated. The work is in press and references nationwide ore output.
Sayileag terre jth compar ed With 27,553,161 low tons th er naet of eee lang tone, per ois tha oe tm a Or aece i al value at the adhe of the Ore mined in sgol, aa reported to this office, wor $4y,956,245, OF a mean value of $1.77 per ton, an apparent decrease of 71 Cents, or 29 PoT curtt, from the 1900 figures of Saga pet ton. The value of the iron ores mitts In 1606, was Its, SuO,S04. The largest amounts of iron ores officially reported to date, from any other countries, are 18,667,950 long fand mined in Germany and Luxemburg in 900, and 8031,957 long tons mined in Great Britain on 5.2.
Samuel Gompers long warned thatFree Trade from 1854 to 1807 left millions idle and wages suppressed, harming consumption and production. He now argues protection has revived industry, lifted wages, shortened hours, and boosted employment across farms, railroads, and mills with broader prosperity.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe wage concerns and labor conditions with references to daily pay and clerical salaries. The garbled text mentions protection of American unions and national efforts, hinting at economic strain during wartime and debates over pay scales and work expectations.
The text recalls strict wartime punishments for disobedience from Civil War to European campaigns, noting executions for mutiny and failure to follow orders. It cites an 1862 incident at Gettysburg where a deserter was killed for refusing to deliver a message, and mentions German and French irregulars facing firing squads, highlighting a harsh ethic of obedience in battle.
A garbled excerpt cites the Oregonian discussing acts of violence against Indian women and children. It mentions a Representative Seblep of Pennsylvania and a Vilipino boy or woman able to bear a rifle, with implied calls to immediate execution for those armed in self defense, reflecting a period tone without clear context.
The Springfield Republican notes a Democratic tilt in Missoud Denocente toward Stand as editorial pages debate party loyalties. Other editorials mock Missouri and Martinique references while Bates County voters face calls for change after decades of Democratic control. farmers in Cleary County are urged to heed warnings from tariff advisers as cattle and hog markets falter.
Fragmented OCR style notes describe medical concerns and patient distress. The piece mentions general health topics, caregiver roles, and a theoretical prescription by a Dr Five. It references emotional responses and parental worry without clear names or dates.
A Republican delegate convention for the Sixteenth Senatorial district is planned in Osceola St. Clair county on Tuesday July 2, 190?, to nominate a Meequanis ligen candidate for state senator for the district. Delegates by county: Bates ten, Cedar eight, Henry twelve, St. Clair eight, totaling thirty eight. J. J. Cy Ts, Chairman. I. J. Baw, Secretary Pro tem.
The Congressional Convention of the Sixth Missouri District is called to meet in Osegua la St. Clair county in July. Representation is one delegate per vote or major fraction based on McKinley electors at the last election. County tables show Cedarings Henry Clair and others with seven delegates each totaling a number of delegates. If county Republican organizations arrange delegate elections before the due date the county will appoint delegates as entitled. J. T Boitenay T. J. Mansur See Chaue.
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