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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
4
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A fragmented, error riddled text alleges Democratic misappropriation of school funds. It claims debt and interest totals, mentions party dynamics, and accuses Republicans of mismanaging trust funds, urging voters to distrust Democratic leadership. The piece lacks clear structure but centers on alleged financial improprieties and political blame.
Harry J Cantwell, once a Meriwether lieutenant, refuses to sanction transferring his party to Dirk Kerens. He argues the law opposes private ownership of a public party and believes that reason suffices for others in the organization to quit the Kerens group.
The Bates county Democratic paper asserts twenty years of journalistic scrutiny shows minimal ticket dissatisfaction. It says the ticket is clean and well distributed across the county, predicting the biggest off year majority since the party’s rise. It notes opposition to benevolent assimilation in Moros and cites Cleveland’s critique.
J Davis Orear, fire eating editor of the Arkansaw Thomas Cat, nominated by Republicans last week, might open his campaign with a sword. Born in Mdites county, he learned printing in Butler, built the Thomas Cat, moved it to several towns, and thrived in Hot Springs despite numerous adversities.
In a provocative plea the author urges turning the rascals out and empowering the Democratic Party to curb or erase trusts. The piece argues Roosevelt criticizes party leaders, condemns trust power in campaigns, and asserts the American public is awakening to a remedy by replacing Republicans with Democrats.
The Bates County Record defends truthfulness in a long editorial. It notes Wix is not a farmer, cites his prior government job, and argues candidates should face scrutiny. The piece denounces the Record for questioning Democratic candidates and urges truthful discussion.
Congressman DeArmond will open his campaign in this district at Clinton on Aug 30 evening. The Clinton Democrat notes he has wide personal and political friends in Clinton and is well versed in national state affairs. He has recently studied conditions in the Philippine archipelago and can discuss this and other current issues.
Bryan wired Mr. Rothwell chairman of the Democratic state central committee that he would be present to speak at the opening of the campaign in Joplin on September 9.
Speakers for the grand opening at Joplin on Tuesday September 11 include William J Bryan David Overmyer of Kansas Governor Deckery and other leaders. Joplin prepares to entertain all comers with a splendid program of entertainments and reduced railroad rates. This meeting will be memorable in the state's political gatherings.
Judge DeArmond questions Me Littlefield's provocations about Schley's fame. He argues the assault on Schley was deliberate and tied to Republican aims. He asks if such tactics can win as Americans value honor courage and fair treatment for victorious servicemen.
The record shows the United States supplied 4 percent of Cuba imports and claimed 5 percent of exports during the military occupation. It notes that U S Latin American trade has not kept pace with gains seen elsewhere in the world.
Secretary Wilson of theSuricul ture department predicts the greatest try and thinks it will result in lower ing the price of beer. The director of the Mint estimates that the production of wold in the United States in 1001 was 6 per cent less than in Liwyy.
Republicans in St Louis debate nominating four teket with a split between factions favoring fusion with the Patriotic Ownership party and those opposing it. The party faces a threatened division as the issue tests unity.
Ex Governor Stone arrived from Chicago and sent a letter to the Republic correcting a dispatch claimed by Chicago to Missouri papers. He denies saying he would not be a candidate if West ran and denies urging populist speakers be sent to Missouri. D A De Armond visited Greenfield, gave a brief lecture on the Philippine Islands at the Normal Institute on Directors Day.
Field Marshal Lord Wolseley responds to a correspondent confirming that he believes the American army is accurately described as the best in the world. The Aug. 25 note reiterates his praise and stance on the force’s standing.
Brattleboro Vermont August 26. The collapse of Rev Sam Small temperance lecturer for the No License Local Option party occurred last night. In his admission today he said I was drunk. I have no excuse to offer.
In Phillipsburg Kansas Cheater Westbrook who lived seven miles southeast of town killed his wife by cutting her throat with a razor. He then took his own life by slashing his throat.
Wm Marion Reedy of the St Louis Mirror condemns a cross-party alliance in Missouri oppose Governor Dockery. He argues Populists and Democrats back a Republican Senate candidate, while Republicans and a powerful lobbyist bloc are shown as corrupt. The piece asserts Missourians prefer Dockery and reject the combined opposition.
Judge J N X Ballard rode 11 30 train Sunday toward Port Arthur Texas to bring his son Skinner home if he can stand the trip. Skinner recently fell ill with typhoid fever and doctors advised bringing him home. He had been in Oklahoma assisting an employer on a telephone line project and may not be well enough yet to travel.
Minnie Masterson was murdered in New Albany Indiana. Her husband James Masterson was jailed on murder charges and denies the crime. He says a man leaped from behind a post as they rode from Louisville to South Street and fired three shots at the wife while she cried out. Two shots also struck him, wounding his arm.
An ad touts Jr King’s New Life promising renewed vigor and digestion with claims of no headaches or blues. It promotes a 25 cent tablet at H L Tucker’s and notes War rezsburg Mo normal school enrollment and summer session dates, urging readers to request a catalogue.
Carthage Missouri offers special trains and excursions for Log Rolling events by Woodman of the World with round trip fares as low as 1.25. September and October feature very low rates to California and settlers excursions to the northwest. Kansas City Fall Festivities run Oct 3 to 7 with return by Oct 11 at 1.25. National Encampment G A R Washington DC tickets on sale Oct 4 to Nov 3 with one stopover allowed east of Pittsburgh Bellair or Parkersburg. Cheap side trips from Washington at 25.40 round trip, Home Visitors Excursion to Ohio and Indiana one fare plus 2.00 round trip. sale Sept 2, 16 and 23 with 30 day return. To Ohio Indiana and points east in Central Passenger Office on sale Oct 2,8,4, and 5 with 40 day return. rate one fare for round trip. 4 C Vander Vorort Agent.
Paris reports Mr. Reitz former Transvaal secretary handed a Voortrekker flag to J Beer wrapped with a note praising fighting for freedom and vowing not to return home until bearing a rifle. He criticizes Lord Milner for how South Africans are treated in concentration camps.
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