Helferstine Pratt Crooks Makes Statement
In Putnam County Republicans reply to last week's Journal piece signed by John Liley and Jake Clapper, Helferstine Pratt Crooks denies knowledge of any money from Mrs Holden to Liley. She says Liley never gave her funds for St Joseph guard work and details a May 5, 1906 check for Holden’s guard, while the trip occurred April 18–19, 1908. She questions Liley’s sudden campaign disclosures and accuses Democrats of seeking unworthiness among Republicans.
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John Liley
Jake Clapper
Holden
St. Joseph
Noah Crooks
Liley Shoul
Liley
Affidavits Trial Liley and Crooks Over Expenses
Journal details: John Liley and Jake Clapper swear affidavits about 310 dollars paid to Noah Crooks while Liley served as guard taking Jas W Holden to the St Joseph Asylum. Crooks denies receiving money. Liley claims 8.40 railroad fare and 1.05 returned, 55 cents discrepancy.
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John Liley
Jake Clapper
Liley
al Jones
Noah Crooks
Jas.w. Holden
St. Joseph Asylum
Crooks
Clapper
Crook
Unionville
St. Joseph
Blackbird Tipple Buildings Again Burned
The Blackbird mines tipple buildings were destroyed by a gasolene explosion as workers started the engine after a prior fire. No serious injuries occurred, but property loss and downtime were heavy. Rebuilding began at once and production is expected to resume within two weeks.
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Blackbird Mines
McKinley FHE Favorite in Missouri Senate Race
The piece argues Lieut. Governor John C. McKinley is the best Republican choice for United States Senator, ahead of R C Kerengs. It praises his honesty, open record, accessibility, and alignment with Roosevelt and Taft's progressive ideals, urging voters to support him as a trustworthy representative for Missouri.
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United States
Win Warner
John C. McKinley
R. C Kerens
St Louis
McKinley
Speakers Bureau
John CC McKinley
R ¢ Kerengs
Roosevelt
Taft
Missouri
Senate
Pnes
United
Ketcham and Brawford Wed in Unionville nuptials
At noon today in Unionville Col and Mrs Crawford hosted the marriage of Miss Lena Brawford and Mr Frank Ketcham of Mendota Rev Paul Smith officiated. The couple will visit Chicago and Burlington before settling near Seattle Washington. They are greeted by families and friends and celebrated with a wedding dinner.
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Col
Mra
T Brawford
Unionville
Lena Brawford
Frank Ketcham
Mendota
Paul Smith
Chicago
Burlington
F A Ketcham
Seattle
Wash
Gvroom
Hill Withdraws from Missouri Senate Race
David W Gill of Poplar Bluff announces withdrawal from the Republican U S Senate race citing inability to campaign full time. The move boosts Gov J C McKinley while indicating no preferred successor. Campaign events continue across Putnam county with speeches by A W Maxwell H B Powers and A W Brewster. The text also notes a local marriage in Unionville and social notices.
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David
Poplar
Bluff
Kearus
McKinley
Cape Girardeau, Mo
David W. Gill
Poplar Bluff
Mr. Hill
Swanger
Hill
J. C. McKinley
Missouri
Union Church
W_ Maxwell
Seymour
Livonia
Mendota
Powersville
H B Powers
Owe
The Man Who Wants To Borrow Money
An old bank advertisement promotes general commercial banking services. It highlights a burglar proof vault and safety deposit boxes for storing deeds policies and valuables while inviting patrons to open accounts and use the facilities.
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Putnam
Blackbird Tipple
Hun
Kereus
Ketcham-Brawford
Mirae Kittie Oldfield
George Inderwood
J of Oldfield
Underwood
Farmers Bank of
Fire
Berriman
Marshall National Bank
Judge Lorenzo Jones
James W. Magee
West Liberty
Wells
Liberty Township
Grant Township
Graysville
Elm Township
Martinstown
Vernon School
Jackson Township
St. John
Sherman Township
Lucerne
A. W. Maxwell
Iowa
Oklahoma
H. B. Powers
Opera House
Farmers Bank
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