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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
4
Theodore Roosevelt reiterates his decision not to seek or accept another nomination after serving a first term of three and a half years. He cites the two term tradition as substance, not form, and states clearly he will not run again. The statements are dated November 8, 1904 and December 11, 1907.
Theodore Roosevelt states he will accept the presidential nomination if tendered to him, signaling readiness for a return to the White House. Date cited is February 26, 1912, reflecting early 1910s political maneuvering and party dynamics.
The article notes rising iron output as a barometer of industry and predicts a favorable business climate when labor is available. It highlights agricultural strength with a bumper corn crop, good oats, hay, and pasture, and anticipates farm products reaching market, including Missouri mules, porkers, and beef cattle.
Weather conditions now mitigate the flood damage, improving outlook for the general public. The only drawback is the upcoming Republican campaign orator who will claim the abundant gifts of nature are due to the protective tariff.
A Washington letter estimates protected industries extract about a thousand million dollars yearly from Americans beyond fair profits. It cites the steel trust drawing 300 million extra, a high tariff that raises prices, and numerous strikes. The piece also notes naval meat safety, Lorimer’s Senate seating, and a county financial report by C. G. Weeks.
Speaker Champ Clark holds 427 undisputed delegates while Gov. Wilson can claim 209. With the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore three weeks away, Clark leads 2 to 1 in instructed delegates. remaining 128 pledged delegates may yield under 50 for Wilson. Rhode Island gave Clark 10 instructed delegates. New Jersey boosted Wilson with 24 of 28.
Mark L Keele age 24 son of Mr and Mrs N Keele died at his South Mechanic Street home Monday afternoon from heart trouble. Born June 5 1888 he lived here and worked at Carpenter Schafer Mfg Co. Married to Miss Idel Smith daughter of Col I M Smith. Funeral services by Rev L R Elliott at residence and burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
Fort Worth and surrounding towns saw unexpected rain after a huge dynamite explosion in Wichita Falls. An inch fell here and in Gainsville, Decatur, Denton and others, while Wichita Falls escaped. Local scientists say the Wichita Falls blast caused the rain, an experiment worth thousands to the city.
Sam Price aged about 82 died in Los Angeles on Saturday June 1 1912 after a long cancer battle. formerly a resident of this county he had gone to California seeking health. He leaves a widow and four children most of whom were with him. Cap Price of Spruce was not present. Bates county friends mourn with the family.
Col. J. West Goodwin, 76, who had his left leg amputated last Wednesday, is reported to be recovering well by hospital surgeons. He began as a printer in Browntown, New York, in 1848 and has spent most of his life in newspaper or job printing, except for five years in the Federal Army.
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