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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
5
The Worthy Times will be mailed every Monday to any address for one year at the price of one dollar, postage paid. Atues & Co. publishers present this subscription terms notice from Butler weekly paper.
Oklahoma advances push for statehood amid cotton harvests in Missouri with large bales reported in Pemscot New Madrid Scott and adjacent counties. In Cole county a grand jury indicts ten Lincoln Institute students for voting without residence. Havana Cuba jail terms looming for Sam Simall and Sam Carr on fraud charges.
The Secretary of the Navy reports actual expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 102 are 87,172,040.76 dollars, exceeding the current appropriation by 22,42,714 dollars. The notice outlines a shortfall and the need for adjustments by Congress to support naval operations.
Hon. 2% Dickinson representative elect of Henry County has consented to become a candidate for the speakership of the Missouri House. He is a prominent lawyer, a wealthy man with a pleasing address, possessing sound judgment and executive ability, and he would make an almost excellent speaker.
James T Bradshaw formerly of the Chillicothe Constitution announces his candidacy for the next Missouri house of representatives chief clerk. He has spent twenty two years in the newspaper business and is described as a bright pithy writer and strong party worker. This is his first personal bid for office, and supporters urge election.
A letter objects to an Osceola Democrat editor whose identity is unclear and accuses him of coarse abuse toward the governor. The writer argues the editor may criticize officials only on official acts and should stay within party bounds.
Lieut Hobson dies not from injury but fights typhoid in New Yorks Presbyterian hospital while critics say heroic acts alone do not guarantee recognition. Two years after the Santi ago daring escape, promotion remains elusive as Admiral Cervera also notes his courage. calls for more brave men in Washington.
The Times argues Lon V. Stephens faced harsh abuse but produced a clean administration. It notes his disciplined, businesslike governance, broad loyalty from counties and towns, and a steadfast defense of friends, predicting he leaves office with strong supportive ties and no loss of respect from supporters.
Republicans claim Jos Flory holds the railroad commissioner post while Democrats argue the governor appoints an interim official until the 1900 general election. Jefferson City Tribune notes a vacancy will arise when Flory's term ends January and a governor can fill before Dockery takes office.
A vintage advertisement extols Wake Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a food supplement to fight consumption. It promises strengthened appetite, faster recovery, and protection against germs by boosting vitality. The copy urges daily use and notes the product is sold by Scott & Bowne in New York for one dollar.
Judge Hazell in Jefferson City circuit court, Missouri, released W. J. Ray on habeas corpus after ruling the governor cannot recall a pardon once recorded by the Secretary of State. Ray was serving a 25 year murder sentence. a commutation was issued, recorded, recalled, and never delivered.
We report scattered figures from nearby counties showing various counts. Bites records 4,141 while Cass notes 3435 gains and Vernon 114 as part of broader totals across the region.
The store advertises a large assortment of china sets and dinner ware perfect as gifts. It highlights plates cups saucers salad dishes and decorative sets with many items priced low for tempting buyers.
Theo Hyatt reports to his father that Frank, a member of Capt Peed's unit, describes a murder in the ranks. Drunkenness with native whisky geno preceded the killing by an Italian unnamed Pozzoni who shot Kilpatrick. Pozzoni is captured and will be court-martialed. Warrrensburg J.L. 7th.
A local vendor promotes a large stock of razors pocket knives carvers scissors silverware and spoons plus abundant candy and fruit including oranges and bananas. Special prices offered to Sunday Schools and shoppers urged not to miss the deals.
A Dates county grocery and hardware dealer advertises low prices on flour, feed, heaters, steel ranges, and fast cook stoves. The notice promotes a large stock, discounts before invoicing on Jun 1, and urges customers to visit for Christmas and stove deals.
Summary of bank resources including loans on personal or collateral security with discounts on real estate, solvent customer overdrafts, United States bonds and other stocks at market value, real estate banking house and other real estate at cash value, furniture from other banks, checks and cash items, national bank notes and other currency, gold and silver certificates, coins, tickets, and pennies, plus all other resources.
A local dealer advertises deep discounts on buggies surries and wagons as they rush to clear stock before invoicing. The note promises low prices and good stock on wagons and related vehicles for quick sale.
A small town notice invites farmers to bring turkeys chickens geese and ducks to Butler this month promising top cash or trade value. The store proclaims itself headquarters for produce and thanks customers for past trade, extending holiday greetings.
W Kearst of the San Francisco Examiner New York Journal and UChiengzo American plans a daily Washington paper within a month. His editor in chief will be William Jennings Bryan with a reported salary of 25000 dollars a year.
War Department report to Congress details harbor improvements and river links from the Mississippi to Lake Michigan via the Illinois River and Chicago Sanitary Canal, plus extensive work on the Ste. Mary River connecting Lakes Superior and Huron.
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