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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
1
A biographical note extols the late Samuel W. Starks and reflects on the character of J McHenry Jones, president of the State College of West Virginia, highlighting his manly virtues and public service.
Samuel W Starks born Charleston March 10 1865 died April 3 1968 at 103 his life spanned cooper apprentice telegraph operator and longtime supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias in West Virginia He built a thriving lodge network and a state federation guiding thrift and Christian conduct his leadership tripled membership to over 150000 and expanded property including a Chicago temple and Hot Springs sanitarium he remained devoted to his race and community until death.
Poem describing a flag, bugles and drums as the flag passes. It recalls sea and land battles, sacrifices, triumphs, and a nation's rise to justice, peace, and strength. It honors loyalty, pride, and devotion to country.
Bring or send your work promptly to the Conservator Office at the corner of Cooper and Ohio Streets. First Class and prompt service may be secured.
The June American Magazine begins Ray Stannard Bakers series on the topic of African American involvement in politics. The author invites careful reading of the live issue to explore race and civic life.
A detailed discussion argues the Negro in politics is a national issue, not regional, noting Northern participation and widespread disenfranchisement through money. It traces the South's aristocratic restoration after Reconstruction, the rise of poor whites, and the enduring social conflict between Few and Many shaping democracy.
Local notice announces George W. Aramosa as the Republican candidate for the office of representative in Geneva Arson Alley, pending endorsement at the August 4 primary, with the position of prosecuting attorney involved.
Harvey D Dow runs as a candidate for the office subject to a Republican primary. He seeks the party endorsement at the August 4 vote, aiming to secure a spot on the November ballot.
Two of the twelve jurors in the State Capitol graft case in Harrisburg are Negroes, both jurors with one serving as foreman. They were acceptable to both sides and will join the panel assessing guilt or innocence.
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