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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
7
Senator Stone has been re-elected by a clear majority of voters. If any cheating occurs in the ballot, it would be by fraud and conspiracy alleged by opponents.
The piece condemns Republican leaders for alleged premeditated fraud to overturn Missouri voters’ will and seize a United States Senator. It cites Count Ro dmin era as a warning and quotes Senator Stone warning against last minute contest filings and revolutionary tactics. The writer vows voters will see the truth and resist such tactics.
Governor elect Herbert S Hadley pledges to fight any Republican majority bid to unseat Democrats on technical grounds. The broadcaster notes past contests over tax receipts and recalls Hadley’s reform platform while critics mock his tactics and hint at 1912 ambitions.
A heated exchange in Congress erupts after a message hinting at secret service surveillance of lawmakers triggers calls for expunging the passage and a rebuke of the President. Teddy Roosevelt reportedly plans a supplemental message with new data, while the temperature cools and party lines hold firm. Local notes report the Vernon County Democratic convention nominating James B. Johnson for representative, and a reminiscence by five early settlers recalls county formation years. The North Main street tabernacle building is being demolished with lumber returned.
The Neodesha Kansas Sun declares the Verdiglia river the crookedest stream, noting a sharp bend that requires a boy to bend while skating around the curve. The dramatic claim highlights the river's winding path and local charm.
Classified item listing notes price per pound for Honey 11e and weights for Marr Adams 7-34 Nyhart Mo. Includes names and locations likely for a market or shop classified.
Mrs Rosetta Cottingham died at her son in law Rev Joel Barker in Kansas City on Saturday morning December 12 after a short illness. The remains were brought to Butler Sunday and interred in Oak Hill cemetery. She lived with Rev Barker while he led the Chlorestres M E Church in Butler and was active in church work.
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