Reforming Individuals Aims to Reform Society
A late 19th century editorial argues that law restrains evil rather than improves character and urges Republicans in Bates County to uphold party standards. It notes constant employment as a preventive measure, praises the Missouri State Fair opening August 8 and the State University of Missouri enrollment total 1672 with 1479 at Columbia and a School of Mines count of Kollasg2, Havens county listing seven.
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Daily Republicas Advertisement Notice From Lawton
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Political Debate on Indiana and Missouri Debt Marks Campaign
Fragments show Republicans tying to elevating J. C. Hite and Dennis Flynn as candidates. Comanche county Republicans defend old party platform against reform. Indiana debt rose under Republican rule from 7.52 million to 9.888 million while tax levels held. Missouri, under Democrats, cut debt from 20.9 million to 5.8 million and reduced spending by 44 million. A wary tone questions fiscal stewardship and electability.
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Kellogg Succeeds by Roberts as Revenue Collector
The May transition sees F E Kellogg resign as Internal Revenue collector and F D Roberts take over in Kansas City. Kellogg plans to move there and raise fine cattle, leaving a strong legacy of favorable trade relations and service. Roberts inherits high expectations to meet the bar Kellogg set with minimal hindrance to business and broad patron satisfaction.
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Give Cuba What She Wants
A political column argues for U S policy toward Cuba. The author praises the president for acting instead of threatening extra sessions over Cuban reciprocity and advocates granting Cuba the commercial protections it seeks. The piece criticizes calls to withhold protections and criticizes senators wary of tariff protections. The author asserts Cuba’s independence under U S protection but urges supplying Cuban economic access.
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Irregularities Alleged in Missouri State Finances
A critic cites past State Auditor Walker’s reports and a Democratic platform as competing claims on Missouri finances. The text notes Walker’s removal after publication and accuses the platform of false representations, framing a conflict between official audits and political rhetoric.
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Demand for Financial Overhaul After Book Scrutiny
The piece argues that an examination of state finances by allied supporters reveals discrepancies exceeding 11 million dollars. It calls for serious public scrutiny, a possible change in administration, and a thorough overhaul to restore credible financial management. It lashes out at prior rhetoric but warns voters to demand clear accountability from Republicans if elected.
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What Protection Has AC Accomplished
An analysis of postal revenues over fourteen fiscal years shows rising costs and limited gains prior to the Dingley Act, then substantial growth driven by stamp sales and rural free delivery. The piece argues protection benefits broader society while noting political friction in St. Louis where a Jefferson club attempt faced backlash.
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Congressional Possibilities in Sixth District Nomination
A list of Republicans encouraged to seek the Sixth District congressional nomination includes Hon J B Lindsey of Lockwood Dade County Mo Judge Geo P Muckeby Rich Hill Bates County Hon A L Burney Harrisonville urged by Cass County Republicans to use his name Hon Bernard Zick Pleasaant Hill Cass County urged to run Judge O Li Houts Johnson the able lawyer in the district urged to race Senator W P Sheldon supported by St Clair Mark Campbell Henry County attorney J H Rhodes Eldorado Springs attorney and newspaper man is a candidate This item also notes editorial remarks about local school funds and state confusion and ends with St Clair County Republican commentary.
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Editorial Exchangs Extracts Highlight Kansas Banking Record
Kansas editors note no bank failure in a year while quizzing recent bank collapses. The piece questions state officials who allegedly siphoned nearly twelve million dollars from the state treasury, urging scrutiny under democratic governance and public ownership.
Public Ownership Leader Defends Doctrines Amid Price Dispute
A state Republican characterizes the Public Ownership Leader as endorsing many Democratic doctrines while rejecting a high price of between eleven and twelve million dollars in boodle sliced from McMouri. The remark likens political hypocrisy to Satan and Sam Cook, noting possible harmony if Satan hid his hooves in gum shoes.
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Missouri Republicans Note Rebels Yell Rises Amid Convention Echoes
The Missouri State Republican laments the era when the state’s books were out of balance as the people were heard raising the rebel yell while Dixie played. The convention last week echoed Polk Quinty Democrat sentiments during revolutions.
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The Dinner Pail Of Ae American Working Man
Digest of a chaotic note extols Pierce’s Golden Medical with claims of cure for stomach and kidney issues. Mentions individual names and generic ailments, but text is garbled and unclear on concrete events.
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Municipal ownership and political control in city utilities
Political arguments note that municipal ownership of gas and water plants deteriorated under political management. Philadelphia removed gas works to private control due to failure to fund and maintain it, while Kansas City cites political obstacles to bond funding for water works. Laughlin stresses lack of civil service protections in proposed municipal lighting charter and hints at future proposals.
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Republican Senatorial Convention in Osceola July 22 1902
A delegate convention of the Republicans of the Sixteenth Senatorial district is called to meet in Osceola, St. Clair county, on Tuesday July 22, 1902 at 10 oclock a.m. Basis of representation: one delegate for each 300 votes cast for Daniel Gillon for state senator in 1898. Delegates by county: Bates ten, Cedar eight, Henry twelve, St. Clair eight. Purpose: nominate a Republican candidate for state senator for the Sixteenth district, select a Senatorial committee, and transact other business as may come before Chairman J C Innam and Secretary Pro tem F H Banus.
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Congressional Convention of Sixth Missouri District Osceola
The Congressional Convention for the Sixth Missouri District is called to meet in Osceola Missouri St Clair County. Delegates are allotted at one for each 250 votes or major fraction based on McKinley elector votes in the last election. If counties fail to nominate delegates 20 days before the convention date the Republican electors may meet at the county seat on July 5th at 10 am to choose their delegates.
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