Folk as moral crusader reshaping Missouri politics
Joseph W. Folk emerges as a rising Democratic candidate noted for anti graft battles. He fights machine bosses in St. Louis and Kansas City, enforces Sunday closing, and wins party nomination amid hostile lawyers and threats. Folk’s religious zeal and honesty elevate him as a national moral figure in Missouri's 1912 political scene.
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Folk crusade reshapes Missouri politics and national reform
The piece portraits Joseph W. Folk as a relentless reformer who toppled graft in St Louis, ignited anti corruption campaigns in other cities, and became governor after exposing payoffs and bribery. It credits Folk with bold bluffing to force confessions and links his effort to a broader moral awakening against private greed.
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Governor Folk as a force for civic honesty and courage
The piece portrays Governor Folk as a sincere, fearless public figure with a strong appeal to audiences. It lauds his honesty in exposing graft, his wholesome home life, and his potential future impact, including anecdotes of humorous wit and swift, decisive rhetoric. The markets section follows.
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New York March Trade Review Signals Keener Mood
Sentiment is more cheerful due to cool spring weather and higher farm work demand. Progress in commerce remains slow though slight improvements show in weekly activity along with early spring canvass of apparel. Wages rise planned April 1 while most regions see no major strikes. February building permits fall mainly in the city. iron, steel show small gains as tin plate mills resume production.
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Capitol Grafters Guilty in Harrisburg CapitaI Case
The jury in the capitol graft trial returned a verdict of guilty on all defendants after four hours out. Judge Kunkel thanked the jurors as motions for retrials were filed for Sanderson Sanyder Mathues and Shumaker.
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Burns Roche World Title Fight in Dublin in Jeopardy
London reports the heavyweight bout between Tommy Burns of the United States and Jem Roche of Dublin may be postponed to March 17 in Dublin if Burns eye injury worsens.
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Weather Forecast for Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Iowa
Official forecast through tonight shows Illinois and Indiana fair with cooler air arriving in the east portion. Lower Michigan and Wisconsin expect fair skies. Iowa remains fair with moderate temperatures across the state.
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