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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
2
The three Republican leaders broadly back tariff revision with big cuts yet tell followers the change must be driven by its supporters. They pitch promises to soothe American consumers while delaying action and keep delays vague and unfulfilled.
The monthly debt statement shows total public debt, excluding cash in the treasury, at 909,721,837 dollars as of March 31, 1908, up 9,290,591 for the month. Interest bearing debt stands at 807,503,990 dollars, debt on which interest has ceased since maturity 4,675,215 dollars, and debt bearing no interest 420,160,391 dollars, totaling 1,329,527,829 dollars.
Chairman J E Hook called the meeting to order with seventeen committee members present. Delegates to the State convention will be sent May 2 1908, with township conventions set for April 25. Representation fixed at one delegate per 25 votes and 13 for A M Woodson. Hook resigned as chairman to run for county treasurer. J J Wolfe and P M Allison were nominated for chair, ballots: Allison 10 Wolfe 7. Allison thanked the body. W H Dunn to fill Grand River vacancy until April 25. Committee adjourned.
Entertainment and pie supper at Black School Howe Saturday evening April 11 1908. Beautiful present for the prettiest girl present. Proceeds for benefit of library. Everyone invited. Program at 7 30. Fane Courun, Teacher.
Fragmentary text appears to reference a breeders' notice with names and numbers, including a King and a 60,400 amount, and a date 23-Bs-J. W. Bamouer. The line is partially unreadable but hints at preparatory notices or actions tied to a sale or registration.
Butler voters cast a light turnout on Tuesday with aldermen contests in the 2nd 3rd and 4th wards. The Tull ticket won all offices including Mayor Ben F Moore Marshal Prats Wyatt Attorney Carl J Henry Collector Arthur Duvall Assessor C S Ewin Treasurer Wm Nix and councilmen in each ward. School directors J A Silvera and M Elaney elected and the special school levy carried by a good majority.
The Democratic party of Kansas City secured a sweeping victory last Tuesday with T. T. Crittenden Jr. elected mayor and every city office won. The slate drew strong support as The Kansas City Star backed Beardsley and the Republican ticket, becoming a focal point of the race. The Democrats presented a united front and achieved a decisive win.
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