Local political plea confronts Roosevelt race question
A Belle City letter urges Republicans to weigh race in voting for Roosevelt. It quotes Robert T. Paine arguing against Booker Washington bias and asks readers to judge by actions toward the Negro, not rhetoric, in the 0 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Paine
Roose
Theoker Wahington
Parker
Washington
Booker Washitoy
Booker
Vorker
Booker Washington
White Hotel
Roosevelt
Clepmens Honkompt Seeks Pettis County Treasurer
Weare authorized to announce Clepmens Honkompt as a candidate for the office of Treasurer of Pettis County subject to the will of the voters of said County.
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Weare
Clepmens Honkompt
Pettis County
Tse
Political tensions and racial remarks in Pettis County race
Damaged text from a Pettis County campaign piece discusses Roosevelts ticket support, race question, and negro voters. It criticizes party leaders for alienating black voters and questions the impact of a black official on party welfare ahead of elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doston
Associated Press
Roe Hort
Paine, Jr
Roosevelt
Negris
Avex
Peis County
Albright
Pettis County Committee Campaign Optimism Noted
A Pettis county message notes the committee completes other tasks and hints at a local campaign effort centered on early action. It emphasizes community effort and seeks to inform members of the initiative underway within the county.
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Pettis County
Arly Bird
Dictator of Pettis County Turmoil Sparks Local Outcry
A fragmentary report describes a whiskey-sanded figure seizing control within the Pettis County Republican party, provoking sharp local backlash and calls for unity amid factional strife. The note hints at political instability and power shifts affecting local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettis Cpinaty
Polls Hint GOP Edge in Petis County
The fragment suggests Republicans are favored to win Petis County this fall. It notes issues are favorable to Republicans and that blame for any failure would be easy to locate. No clear names, dates, or places beyond county reference.
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Petis County
Aioe
Menee
Sedalia Office Sells Legitimate Day Class Business
The notice invites Pottis county residents to engage in a day class of legitimate business with Conse wren. Office located at 114 West Main Street in Sedalia. Communicates reach to progressive regions of Central Missouri.
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Pottis County
Inter Val
West Main Atreat
Sedalia
Tne
Mis- Sout
Letter condemns pretenders and hints at black vote impact
In a pointed unsigned critique the writer chides self-styled allies and editors for ingroup duplicity. He notes distrust among ardent negro lovers toward industrious black citizens and warns that powerful figures who promote manipulation will reveal their true stance as the black vote unfolds.
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W. HL. Huston
Negra
Fragmentary plea with threats and protective claims
A disjointed message warns of personal hate and injury to a political party. It mentions protecting a prominent figure and references "the Alpha and Onjeya" as central to the affair, implying a contested leadership or confrontation. The text blends intimidation with personal protection concerns.
Lenington Church Event Draws Sparse Attendance
Community notes report a Sunday School program at AM It church in Lenington with poor turnout and a call for better patronage from older residents. The item also mentions deaths of Mariamon Gales’ brothers and Ray Madison, founder of Zion AMI Church, and notes other local happenings including a graveside for George Burns in California and a push for newspaper subscriptions.
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Elise
Mariamon Gales Brothers
Gilmore Sisters
Roles
Lesdngton
George
California
Ife
A strange report on a fall and a church spiral event
A fragmentary notice mentions a man falling from a horse in the afternoon and a Baptist church spiral at their church on Main Street Saturday September 24. An entertainment is planned at Amehureb Friday night under Henry Harper and Mullen. Harbough family illness noted with Miss Pinkie Harbough’s mother very sick.
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Baptist Church
Main Street
Ales Henry Harper
Scar Mullen
HP Bindaw
Mer Harbough
Pinkie
Local and Personal Notes From Georgetown and Sedalia
Prof SF Greer forecasts a good year at Georgetown with enrollment up. Pauline errol arrives from Kansas City to enter college. Susan Johnson Vir nm Williams Katy Guy Alice Simpson Mary Warfield Lu lu Jackin join a Mt Moriah picnic party. Miss Sedalia Drake leaves for Macon Mo to attend Western College. Misses Embree and Bohannon visit, then travel to Mt Moriah with Chas Simpson family. Miss Effie V West attends Dresden. Rev Burns and Rev Dr W Howard to preach at dedication in October. Lillian Martin, in charge of the Lebanon school, reports 41 students enrolled. Mrs George Abbott arrives with daughter Sue Anima to begin work in Sedalia. Taylor Chapel meetings draw strong attendance and soul stirring sermons. The Morgan Street Baptist minister attends the National Association in Texas. Mrs D Steele returns to duties at home.
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Pauline Errol
Kansas City
Susan Johnson
Williams Katy Guy
Alice Simpson
Mary Warfield
Lulu Jackin
Mt Morial
Yaylor of
Smithton
Sedalia Drake
Macon
Western College
Mars “Vion Cruiter
Chigayo
St Lauia
Pike
Effie
W Howard
Lexington
Lillian Martin
Thebanon School
City
George Abbott
Carthage
Sedalia
Sue Anima
Abbott
Geo RK
Taylor Chapel
Rlder Smith
Piri
S A Norris
Morgan Street
Texas
National Baptist
Sunday gathering highlights Tipton visitors and locals
Citizens gathered in Mount Marwh Sunday, with Meyers and Robinson among attendees and about nineteen other local residents present. Prof A H Gravette, principal of Harrison School in Tipton, attended as a special visitor to the city event.
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Meyers
Robinson
Nothers
A H Gravette
Harrison School
Tipton
LEADERS GREAT SALE PROMISES ACCESS FOR ALL
A fragmented local notice recalls a forthcoming sale advertised by Nathaniel Stephens and family, plus brief society notes. It mentions travel to Willias City on the 11th and visits by Mrs Elli Drake and relatives to Butler, with a call from Rev Patton and Elder Smith. The Gents Clothier Johnston urges patrons to favor their outfits.
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Nathaniel Stephens
Roc Burton
Willias City
Elli Drake
Doty
Constable
Hiiy’ Drake
Goff
Butler
Patton
Elder Smith
Johnston
Origin of The Republican Party
John May traces the Republican Party’s noble origin arising from a conscience about slavery. He notes the 1861 and 1884 questions on slavery, the Wall of compromises, and early leaders like Washington and Jefferson. The piece condemns slave power’s grip on Congress, courts, and culture, and describes the Republicans’ opposition to permanent slavery.
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John May
Republican Party
Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Franklin
Congress
Ulery
Ryen
North
South
Isom Smith and wife travel to St Louis for fair visit
Isom Smith and his wife left for St Louis to be guests of Mrs Annie Madison and to see the fair. Miss Missia Walliams also went to St Louis for the fair and will proceed to Muskogee to begin her teaching position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isom Smith
St Louis
Annie Madison
Missia Walliams
Muskogee
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