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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
7
The convention largely drew attendees as pol iticians urged the county court to call a special election. The proposal would use direct taxation to fund a new courthouse, with estimated costs ranging from 75,000 to 100,000 dollars.
Walter Williams of the Columbia herald once spoke with a high pitched voice ill suited to public speaking. After recovering from a siege of typhoid fever his voice has grown strong, deep and rich, enabling him to become a charming public speaker.
The case of Sam B. Cook former secretary of state sued the Globe Democrat for 250000. The jury awarded Cook 150000 in damages with 75000 actual and 75000 punitive damages last week.
Richard Hanlon a St Louis police commissioner appointed by Governor Dockery sent a resignation letter to Governor Folk Monday accusing him of insincerity building a political machine and using the department to further his ambitions Folk says he will reply if the communication warrants it
Washington December 4 Thirty seed dealers petition President Roosevelt protesting free seed distribution by Congress members. They urge his message disapprove current practice and support policy limiting seed sources to original act authority. Petition claims practice constitutes prior restraint on trade and should be abolished.
The Osceola Democrat comments on Lon V Stephens and E W Stephens, praising Lon V Stephens for his businesslike, conscientious governance and loyalty to friends. The piece defends Stephens against rivals, noting his integrity, statework, and strong local support, while criticizing opponents. It underscores loyalty within political networks and editorial defense from The Taz Times.
Nevada Mail reports 18 year old George McGhee son of Luce McGhee near Nevada suffered a gun accident while handling a shotgun. The discharge amputated his thumb and two middle fingers on Thanksgiving day. He was hospitalized for treatment.
A Bates County Democratic line urges careful party organization and warns against rushed nomination tactics. It finds fault with slow township reporting, supports replacing nonperforming committeemen, and calls for an equitable, harmonious county ticket to sustain anticipated Democratic majorities.
From the Journal the old mill has been torn down and the court is now asked to hold an inquest over the remains to inquire as to cause etc. Albert Argenbright and family moved last Thursday to their new home four miles east of Butler. They will be followed by the best wishes of a host of friends in this part of the country. Baptist Church of this city voted last Sunday to employ Rev. Weir to give all his time here. This will give them preaching every Sunday morning and evening. The church is amply able to do this and will help the town.
In Tola Kansas on December 4 a 3 year old son of James Brown suffocated from natural gas while his father mother sister and a boarder John Martin are in critical condition. Brown's sister arrived to help with Thanksgiving preparations and forced entry after finding the house locked. The boy died in bed and the others were revived with difficulty.
Jefferson City reports Gov Folk did not plagiarize in his grave of John Clay address. Excerpts published match stenographic notes from the speech moment. Critics note three concluding sentences resembled W J Bryan and earlier uses, all quoted as spoken language of the moment.
The Missouri State Teachers Association will meet in Jefferson City on December 27 28 and 29. Bates county teachers are urged to attend for growth and inspiration, with railroads offering one fare round trips and hotels providing reduced rates. A. L. Ives urges preparation and participation for a profitable and enjoyable outing at the State Capital.
A reader letter attributed to Osborne of Kaukah, Kansas, laments human jealousy and self-importance. It critiques lawyers overrating their own justice, envies peers succeeding elsewhere, and mocks judgments about relationships and earnings. The note ends with a blunt line on valuing people by worth, not self-perceived value.
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