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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
4
The Weekly Times will be mailed to any address for one year with postage paid at the price of $1.00. The text notes a bid for distribution and pricing while other items reference a steel strike, rioting in Stroud Oklahoma, and political shifts in Missouri without detailed context.
A Monday wind storm at Centralia Chinois blew fifteen thousand bushels of peaches from trees, nearly destroying the orchard. The storm also damaged many houses in Centralia and blocked streets with fallen shade trees.
The Commoner notes workers deceived by 1900 era fall dinnerpail slogans promote protection to American industry. It calls laboring men to examine the actions of the giant steel trust and its impact on the strike era, urging scrutiny of day to day worker realities.
Governor Dockery claims the Board of Fond Commissioners just called in FA00,000 of bonds, reducing bonded debt to SLOST.000. He notes the state inherited F20,568,000 in January 1975 after Republican misrule and expects the last bond paid within a year, urging tax-payers across every county to hold a meeting.
The Republican Press notes the court house wall progress, criticizing the wall as not the solid stone expected. It claims the county clerk's records show stone backing and table work were specified long before the contract, while questions linger about first story windows and political fallout for local officials.
The article discusses Cook's critical view of Democratic opposition in Missouri. It alleges Republicans seek control next year, backed by a national party head, and urges heightened organization and readiness to meet perceived threats. It warns Democrats to warn and prepare for battle without causing alarm.
Walter Williams, editor of the Columbia Herald, urges aligning with the average Missouri Democrat. He portrays him as thoughtful, independent, tax supporting, school backing and pivotal to the party, warning that removing him leaves the party with generals but no rank and file. He estimates the rank and file at over 360,000 strong and capable of shaping outcomes.
The Bates County Record charges Thar dD. A. DeArmond with holding up rural routes in Bates county and the sixth district. It claims DeArmond is unavailable to refute charges while criticizing Republicans and supporting mail service reforms. The piece asserts Republicans praise the rural route system and accuses the Globe Thenocrat of misrepresenting Democratic positions.
The candidate confirms he remains a full fledged senatorial hopeful, denies any presidential bid, stresses support for bimetallism though downplays the silver ratio, and promises a forthcoming speech outlining state and national issue positions.
Secretary of State Sami T Cook replies to Post-Dispatch criticisms by outlining facts about the Post-Dispatch company capitalized at one million dollars and stock value. He notes an assessment of 657. per cent use rate and local St Louis assessors raising property to 25 000, while the paper faults the state board for not valuing street railroads or canals at higher rates.
A Gatling style motor plow is announced as a new invention for farmers. The piece humorously notes that with such machinery, the farmer’s only remaining task may be to pray for rain.
A garbled ad presses Dr Pierce remedies for women’s ailments. It touts Favente Prescription and Common Sense Medical Adviser, claiming cures for irregularities, female weakness, and other conditions. The writer invites free privacy-filled letters to Dr Pierce in Buffalo New York. various benefits and prices are listed in a sensational tone.
General Kitchener reports from Pretoria that Steyn sent a long letter arguing the Boer case and promising ongoing resistance. He also notes letters from fear and Berlin acknowledging proffered terms but opposing them, while surrender offers have not reduced Boer resolve.
In Tarrytown New York an elderly man named Paddys Kearns died yesterday from starvation and neglect while living alone in a hearse for over five decades. Bank books show deposits of STAM and he is believed to have hidden cash and jewelry around the house. He came to this country from Irelated in Tsar Helena Went. Ane 2V-Mrs Zitin Your first wit of the Mormon mov te Brizham Young. A stroke of paralysis complicated his passing.
Wm Hoe br hie deed of trust recorded in Bates County Missouri secures five tenths of all rights and property used in operating the Rutter and Richfield telephone exchanges in Butler and Rich Hill. Default on interest due August 12 triggers sale of the described property and franchises at public auction at the courthouse, on a Friday in September between 9 am and 4 pm, to satisfy debt and costs. Trustee W Dowley to conduct sale.
London reports Pretoria dispatch with Boer leaders status. Schaik Barker Reitz remain in field while Jocbert is deaf Crone prisoner Roch killed. Merritt of Bedfordshire Regiment awarded for killing Malan near Maraisburg after stalking four miles. Staite department heads largely accounted for. Smuts未 accounted for. majority of subheads either prisoner or surrendered.
State Auditor Cole of Katmas plans to recover 310000 paid by the state for Quantrell raid claims from the federal government. The 80 six surviving guerrillas, led by Frank James, will hold a reunion at Blue Springs on September 24. The note also mentions a German American and a curious tax remark about postage, ending with Passt-Disputets.
Government statistics indicate the United States has a wheat surplus sufficient to cover Europe’s shortage, suggesting global markets could stabilize as U S exports address European needs amid ongoing supply concerns.
Word reached last night of a flow of pan struck at Stotesbury about fifteen miles northeast of the city. The small town is in an excited state as crews cap and test the well. The bore lies within a short distance and will be tested soon to determine yield and potential leases on adjoining land.
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