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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
4
Democratic National Ticket for President Bryan Stevenson
The ticket lists William Jennings Bryan for President and Adlai E. Stevenson for Vice President as the Democratic ticket.
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William Jennings Bryan
Adlai E. Stevenson
Democratic State Ticket Roster for State Officials
The list names political candidates including Supreme Judge James B. Gantt Governor Alexander M Dockery Lieut Governor John A Lev Secretary of State Saro B Cook Auditor Albert Allen Attorney General E Lrow Treasurer Robert P Williams Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner Joseph B Herrington as part of the Democratic slate.
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James B. Gantt
Alexander M Dockery
County Ticket Names for Local Elections
The ticket lists candidates for county offices including Representative Thos J Harper Treasurer W T Johnson Prosecuting Attorney Miles 8 Horn Sheriff Joe T Smith Probate Judge Calvin F Boxley Public Administrator K V Brown Surveyor K E Johnson Coroner F Renick and County Court Judges for North District L D Wimestt and South District John J March.
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Thos. J. Harper
W. T. Johnson
Tae Times Offer to Readers in Yates County
The notice proposes to mail Tae Times through December 31, 1900, for 25 cents cash, or weekly mail to a five subscriber club for 1.00, or ten subscribers for 2.00. It invites all Democrats and opponents of the current administration in Yates County to read the paper before the election, with discount rates for old subscribers who pay up.
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Yates County
Two Andrew County Farmers Attacked Near St Joseph
Two Andrew county farmers were attacked by robbers near St Joseph Sunday morning. They were shot and robbed of $1.65 and are thought to be mortally wounded.
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Andrew County
St. Joseph
Tax system burden shifts seen as larceny by law
A Bryan quote critiques tax policy as unjust, arguing that a system overburdens some while lightly burdens others. He calls the structure an indirect method by which one person’s money is moved into another’s pocket.
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William Jennings Bryan
Democrats Rally In Appleton City Aide Bryan Club Formed
Congressman DeArmond spoke to Democrats at Appleton City last Saturday afternoon. A Bryan club was organized, mirroring efforts in the school district. The St Clair County Democrat urges timely action and participation.
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DeArmond
Appleton City
St. Clair Co. Democrat
Nevada Claim Ties Dutch Poors to Adams Murder
The Nevada papers allege that Dutch Poors, who murdered John T. Adams while travelling with him in a wagon, is a former Nevada citizen. The claim is presented as undisputed.
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Nevada
John T. Adams
Americans Should Read Roman History, Says Tom L. John Son
Tom L. John son in London urges Americans to study Roman history to understand the dangers of imperialism. He argues that imperial overreach led to disasters in ancient Rome and implies lessons apply today.
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Bryan
Tom L. Johnson
London
Alleged Dewey Quote Tied to Campaign Bar Dispute
A campaign report claims Admiral Dewey endorsed continued Philippine resistance until after the November election and tied to Bryan's victory. Dewey denied making the statements and also denied asserting a state of war with China.
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Admiral Dewey
Philippines
Bryan
China
Two Union Pacific Train Robbers Surrounded Near Goodland Kan
Two robbers who held up two sleepers and killed an elderly man near Denver last week were cornered in a dugout on a Goodland Kansas ranch by a posse. One man died in a burst from a running attempt, the other killed himself after a siege ended with the house set on fire. Two officers were killed in the field. On the dead robber’s body were a watch, two black talico masks, and a lady’s watch chain and charm. Authorities believe valuables and money from passengers were with the cremated robber.
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Union Pacific
Denver
Goodland
Kan
Public record praises Governor Dockery’s record
The State Tribune lauds Democrat Alex M. Dockery as a proven public servant. It cites his rural postal service support, fast mail creation, reform of the fee system, and savings on federal costs. It notes his work on treasury accounting, road improvement, education, and university advancement, concluding his governance in 1905 was effective.
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Alex M. Dockery
Dockery
State Tribune
United States
Treasury
Federal Department
Washington
Appropriations Committee
House of Representatives
Congress
Gallatin
Galllatin
State University
Gov. Dockery
Express Messenger Murder and Train Robbery Case
On a last Friday night on the Pennsylvania east bound train express messenger Charles Lane was murdered and his car robbed. The crime was discovered at Columbus at midnight with no clues. Detectives arrested Charles Farrell, a former Adams Express employee, who confessed in the presence of his sweetheart. He said Lane befriended him and offered help to Columbus. Farrell shot Lane, then used Lane's pistol to shoot again. He fled at Plain City, hid evidence in a hotel, and mailed packages from a fictitious address in Lockport New York. Police traced a stranger who failed to register back to Farrell.
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Charles Lane
Columbus
Charles Farrell
Adams Express Company
Lane
Farrell
Ferrell
Plain City
Lockport
N. Y
Free Press blasts Butler dispatch as monumental lie
The Free Press denounces a St. Louis Republic dispatch by Butler as a monumental liar. It defends the claim that Bates county leading populists support Bryan and the Democratic ticket, noting the assertion about the Progressive People’s party is inaccurate.
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The
Free Press
St. Louis Republic
Butler
Dispatch
Bates County
Bryan
Atkeson
Progressive People’s Party
Missouri Gubernatorial Candidate Switches Campaign Ride
Joseph Flory, four year railroad commissioner and Republican nominee for governor, sought cheap notoriety by touring the state on a railroad bicycle. He abandoned the idea, discarded his tread wheel, and returned to the steam trains as voters see through his stunt. He remains far behind in the race, unable to catch Dock as the campaign runs on.
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Joseph Flory
Missouri
Dockery
Poors' Fatal Attempt in Jail After Adams Murder
Dutch Poors tried to hang himself with a torn towel rope in Hickory county jail after the murder of John T. Adams. The rope broke, Poors fell, struck his head on an iron bedstead, and was knocked senseless. He was moved to Polk county jail as investigators confirmed the murder occurred in Polk county and the body was transported to Benton-st. Clair.
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Dutch” Poors
John T. Adams
Hickory County
Poors
Polk County
Benton
St. Clair Co. Democrat
False to the trust Missouri losses on railroads eight years
Missouri records show the Republican era 1865 to 1873 saddled the state with large debt and railroad losses. The sale and mortgages of the Southwest Branch Pacific, North Missouri and other lines incurred hefty taxpayer losses, with state bonds and land grants lost or used to settle claims. The exposé cites figures of millions in losses and disputed sales to General Fremont and others.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Kansas City
Iron Mountain
Cairo
Fulton
St. Louis and
San Francisco
General Assembly
Fletcher
John Fremont
Fremont
Southwest Branch
Pacific Railroad
Gen
A. C. Kingsland & Son
John B. Gray
Eral Clinton B. Fisk
South Pacific Railroad Company
Newton County
Pacific
St. Louis
North Missouri Railroad Company
State of Missouri
Henry T. Blow
Iowa State Line
North Pacific Railroad
The
Wabash
Loss to taxpayers on railroad sales in Reconstruction era
The republicans managed railroads from 1865 to 1873 with total bonds loaned of 20 701 000 and unpaid interest of 11 046 840. Net loss to taxpayers after factoring about 25 000 profit from Iron Mountain road and other adjustments amounts to 25 579.44, amid wartime use and high property prices.
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Missouri Pacific
Pacific Railroad
St. Louis
Platte County
Iron Mountain
Cairo & Fulton
Southwest Branch
Pacific
North Missouri
Democratic Party
Campaign Forum to Present Party Arguments Daily
The Kansas Star launches a Campaign Forum with Willia J Abbott for Democrats and Murat Halstead for Republicans. Beginning Aug 19, the feature will run in daily and Sunday issues, answering questions on campaign topics with authority from the national committees.
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Kansas Star
James K. Jones
M. A. Hanna
Star
Jones
Willia J. Abbott
Democratic National Committee
Hanna
Murat Halstead
The
Halstead
Abbott
Address to Democrats by Bryan and Stevenson
A late afternoon arrival in Chicago reports W J Bryan and Stevenson party members meeting with leaders to plan campaign strategy. An issued address urges nationwide Democratic organizing and a civic army to defend constitutional government against corruption and imperialism.
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Chicago
Aug
W. J
Stevenson
Thomas
Rado
John E
Bryan
Jones
National Committee
Lincoln
Lake Minnetonka
United States
Democratic Party
Kansas City
Cuba
Friends
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Broadway
New York City
United
W. J. Bryan
ApLal E. Stevenson
James K. Jones
National Dem
Was
RK. Hearst
Nat'l] Association
Dem
Claba
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J- D. Allen
Proprietors
Jhis Public Record
Blow
Seekedpa Bes Teers Ees
Republi
Ayer
N.E. Taunart
Arrington, Kans
Kansas City Star
BY Bryan and
Steverm
George Matlock
Schell City
Lute Wilson
John Goodman
John Boatright
Mary
Allen A Robson
Rodman Street
Philadelphia
Pierce
Nate
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