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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
3
In a wobbly scene from Lazar, women work at grape treading in Portugal with short jackets and shore hues. Four violinists provide music as others sing, seated at the edge of the war’s shadows, one or two girls joining voices close to the floor.
Lincoln and Chicago trips anchor W. J. Bryan’s schedule for August 1900. After Indianapolis notification on August 8 he visits Chicago to meet national committee members, returns to Lincoln until August 30, then heads to Chicago for the National G A R encampment. He will complete his acceptance letter, prepare addresses for Populist and silver Republican notifications, and set dates for nominations.
New York and Aue reports Burke Cockran will vote for Bryan and Stevenson and accept the Kansas City ticket. Friends say he will oppose McKinley’s reelection over imperialism and views imperialism as the nation’s greatest danger.
Chicago dispatch says Mrs. M. W. Woodward of Evanston warns in a June 11 letter to her husband that she will shoot her daughter Lane and herself to avoid capture by Boxers at Pekin. She states the pistol has five bullets and outlines plans to use them if attacked, while expressing hope for government rescue and asking not to answer.
Tickets on sale for Woodmans Picnic Sedalia at 1.25 for round trip and for the National Encampment Grand Army of the Republic Chicago events from Aug 27 to Sep 1 with Aug 25 to 29 sale window and return extension to Sept 30 1900. Also mentions Rich Hill Fair Aug 1-17 and Harrisonville Fair Aug 20-24 with corresponding round trip fares. Agent E C Vaxprrvoorr.
The Bryan and Stevenson club met in the courtroom with temporary officers in charge. Minutes approved. It adopts a constitution creating Mt Pleasant Bryan & Stevenson Hab with officers including president eight vice presidents a recording secretary a corresponding secretary a treasurer and sergeant at arms. The executive committee of five plus ex officio leaders handles campaign work and meetings. The club splits into two companies A and B with a commander in chief and captains. Meetings weekly with special meetings possible. The constitution may be amended by majority vote.
New London Missouri August 1 Alexander Jester is acquitted on the sixth ballot after decades of suspicion in the Gilbert Gates murder case. The jury's not guilty verdict ends a long pursuit involving witnesses and appeals. The narrative notes Jester lived under the name Hill in Oklahoma and was a farmer preacher. sale promotion appears in the same column.
Governor Stephens publishes the facts on the street railroad bill noting Senate passage 2 to 7 and House 41 to 57 with 11 absentees. He says it was not a political measure, backed by Democrats and Republicans, including Samuel F. O’Fallon and Colonel Joseph Flory, and supported by St. Louis business leaders. He claims the bill does not create a monopoly, permits transfers, and would extend travel for the same price. he initially opposed it but approved after understanding.
Georgetown, Ky addresses a court scene as Powers friends urged Golden to quit the state. Witness Hinkle impressed the defense with his testimony while Stamper admitted close ties to the defendant and offered five dollars to sway Golden. Ex-Governor Taylor is represented by James A. Violett as prosecutors pursue potential links. Republicans hold majorities in both houses as trust restraints advance. Kerr conference signals Senate GOP optimism for the next steps.
Washington August 1 Senator Jones of Arkansas says rumors of a Croker Hill feud have no basis and that both men will fully support the Democratic ticket. He notes nationwide harmony and optimism for Democratic victory while criticizing imperial policy and the administration’s army plans. The Republican lack of trust control is condemned by both parties.
Congressional discussions led by Hon. David A. DeArmond of Missouri challenged a plan to grant certificates of residence to many Chinese residents in Hawaii. An amendment barred Chinese certificate holders from entering any U.S. state or territory, and required Asians brought to Hawaii under contract since annexation to depart within a year. The article notes Hawaii's population mix of 60,000 Asians, 40,000 Kanakas, 15,000 Portuguese, and other whites.
Marcus Daly and Senator Thomas H. Carter unite to back Montana Republicans against William A. Clark. The copper trust funds a trio of newspapers in Butte Helena and Great Falls with Clinton M. Shultz in charge. Meant to run beyond the election, start date set in two weeks.
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