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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1906
Page
2
Sedalia weekly paper published every Monday morning under editor publisher W. H. Huston. It is entered at the Sedalia Post Office as second class matter.
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A historic verse by Jons Greentart Warrtter frames election day as a people's ballot. It portrays the humble citizen as king of the ballot box, uniting rich and poor through common sense and defying pedantry with plain manhood.
A critical biographical note recounts Republican pressure against a Black candidate and a local press clash. The author asserts no desire for political office, accuses foes of manipulation, and recalls threats and a proxy’s alleged betrayal by Mack Scott. The piece defends Negro dignity amid community politicking and media suppression.
Teachers in Missouri are urged to attend the State Teachers Association gathering at Moberly during Christmas holidays. A nationally prominent speaker will headline the program, with exhibits and early program printing planned. Principal A R Shinn, Glasgow, Mo., is asked to submit topics promptly to ensure preparation.
LaFayette County Republicans announce Glover Branch as candidate for representative Lafayette County subject to voters on November 6. A G Phetzing Lexington listed for Prosecuting Attorney. Charles Rigg Higginsville for Circuit Clerk. John Taubman unnamed office. Nice Sill Lexington named for Sheriff. Mike Gavin Lexington for Recorder. all subject to electors on November 6.
Concordia Republican nominates J S Klingenberg for Judge of the Eastern District subject to elector decision on November 6. Higginsville doctor Frank McGinniss named Republican candidate for Lafayette County Coroner with electors to vote on November 6.
The piece argues federal state cooperation is needed to resolve the San Francisco public school exclusion of Japanese students. It notes the board is enforcing a state law mandating Oriental segregation and suggests federal action, California reform, and a presidential stance alignment with Japan will ease tensions and set a national precedent on exclusion laws. It cites potential court rulings guiding rights to attend schools with whites and mentions President Roosevelt’s commitment to treaty obligations.
Abbott Chapel in Slater, Maine, advances with Rev T W Broyles, who moved his family to the new parsonage Saturday. About forty Slater donors gathered under Mrs Mattie Brown to present bundles, sacks, cans, and $8.25. Broyles thanked contributors, offered a prayer, and wished them health and prosperity.
A fragmentary local item noting George Brown and W Green returning Saturday from Kirkwood where he has been engaged in cementing. Mrs L Pitts of St Louis spent a few hours with her mother last week. Charles Jefferson and wife were in St. ice.
Letters of Administration with the will annexed were granted October 24 1906 by the Pettis county Missouri Probate Court. Creditors must exhibit claims within one year for allowance and within two years to avoid being barred. This 6th day of October 1906 HR Camp Administrator with Will Annexed.
Fractured text shows local electoral exhortations naming J. B. Simpson and E. Johnston with scattered phrases about voting for Shain and Campy. The readable fragments imply campaign context, with calls to prefer Johnston and mentions of administrator roles and local figures, though text is garbled and incomplete.
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