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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
5
The weekly paper Weexa Times announces a subscription service sent by mail to subscribers at a stated address with postage paid. It notes publication weekly on Thursdays and invites readers to subscribe for an annual fee.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Democratic ticket with many candidate names and roles. It references Fortonerees, A. De ARN, Le DAKPER, FEW RELA, AL PATTON, MITH, A. 80 LE AMR, HS MENSON, WL Me PAN, and A.RT 1K among others, with unclear positions and locales. The item reads as a period political ballot summary.
The first ballot reveals Henry Lavim Moses Whehark Bedward Highwe as contenders in a strong men driven contest. The platform attacks the permanent school fund handling with certificates of indebtedness replacing state bonds, a plank Moses Whybark defended in the legislature, leaving both candidates vulnerable to prosecution over the issue.
Judge Graves drew over 100 votes on the first ballot in a 12-candidate race at the Springfield convention. Despite the tide against him on the final ballot, 85 delegates pledged loyalty, supporting the eventual nominees. Supporters praised his strength and the convention’s compromise outcome.
At the Math district convention held in Carthage on Monday the Republican party nominated Theodore Laci, a prominent contractor from Nevada who supervised the construction of the new courthouse. The paper says Laci has little chance to defeat Hon. M. E. Benton, the incumbent congressman.
Inodgetions point strong to the teetritintion oof comr neiehbor, Hon Wt Broningsn of Henry county for horses and Wisrehy arse Commuissionet at St. Jeseph. This county hopes for his nomination as a lifelong Democratic worker and respected leader. The Henry County delegation is expected to back him, with supporters predicting his captaincy at the pliers.
The Manquis of Salisbury becomes premier of Great Britain with Ratton as treasury head. Dispatches note his stance toward the United States and the importance of Britain maintaining prestige in world affairs. The piece argues a friendly England would avoid opportunistic moves and doubt any adversary would share such information.
In an Iowa town Mr Brean faced interruption during a speech when pressed about supporting the Democratic nominee who might be a man who did not vote for him in TsoG amd 100 or if the party abandons the Kansas City platform. Mr. Bryan answered with a proverb about not dividing property before burial.
Ive Land Ohio mayor Tony Johnson announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the presidency.
Miss Mattie Beal, famed from the Lawton homestead drawing, announces engagement to Charles W. Payne, a lumber clerk of Lawton, after numerous suitors. Interior Dept approves her homestead entry renomination for townsite purposes near Lawton details Woods heirs and pending commutation.
Miss Minnie Sean of St Louis Missouri suffers from a stomach based illness and reports a complete cure from Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The ad claims the stomach drives all digestion and nutrients and that curing stomach disorders cures related organ weakness. It touts testimonials from Miss Minnie Ryan of Louisiana Avenue, Missouri, and promotes Dr. Pierce's Pellets for biliousness.
A local vote failed to approve proposed bonds the city council backed. The measure, not included in a compromise plan, was declared illegal by officials and may prompt further action or reintroduction.
Attorneys Smith Denton and Wallace hailed a significant victory for Mt. Pleasant township in a long legal battle over omitted old bonds and accrued interest totaling about 10 000. The ruling, sustained by Jude Philips of the Federal court, rejects multiple challenges to the township’s actions and the bond substitution scheme.
Judge Leroy B. Valliant of St. Louis sits on the Supreme Court having been elected in 1898 and serving four years. The Springfield convention nominated him among the ablest lawyers and judges in the state.
Merwin Normal College says it has a solid foundation with new improvements and fixtures. A strong faculty is planned for next year and the college will continue its Christian-focused training for young men and women. August 20 is the deadline for tuition reductions. request a free catalogue from J. J. Busgarp, Merwin, Mo. 47-41. The Missouri Insane Asylum contract awarded to George E Mathews of West Plains for 42,500 includes violent ward storehouse and large barn. pavilion-plan asylum emphasizes modern treatment and outdoor farming components. commissioners conclude two days of sessions at LaClede hotel and head home.
The New York Herald reports Mayor Tom L. Johnson plans a western tour this fall in support of his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Presidency. The statement is attributed to Johnson himself and dated Cleveland, D. on an elapsed July 18.
An old advertisement touts a one day cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The box bears E W Girove’s signature and promises money back if the treatment fails.
Sealed bids will be received by Mundee Commissioner at Butler Missouri at one o clock p m for steel bridges over Bones Fork Panther Creek Mormon Fork South Deepwater Creek Little Deer Creek and more. Bids opened at two o clock a m and contracts awarded to lowest bidder. Plans and specifications on file in County Clerk s office. H K Joyeon Ex officio Road and Bridge Commissioner.
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