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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
4
J. D. Allen and Co. publish the Weekly Times each Thursday offering one year postage paid delivery for one dollar at any address quietly noting terms of subscription and the publisher names for readers seeking continued service.
The primary is over and the Democratic ticket lists candidates for Representative, Treasurer, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Private Judge, Public Administrator, Surveyor, and County Court judges. Voters urged to support the band Tagen and push forward.
A quotation insists that Boer representatives must stay in the county and also recruit fellow countrymen from across their land. The remark frames continued regional presence as essential for broader support.
The remains of 8 Ho He Clark, former president of the Union and Mo. Pacific railroads, were interred at Omaha on Monday.
The Democratic state convention sat in Shelley park near the courthouse with 1215 delegates and 5000 spectators. Temporary and permanent chairmen were chosen as committees completed organization and nominations for governor attorney general and secretary of state were expected to proceed quickly. Auditors railroad commissioner and treasurer races remained unsettled. Nominees could not be printed in this issue due to late pressing time.
The county’s primary produced a strong ticket with little bitterness as candidates faced an implied election. The paper accused Whiel of biased campaigning while pledging fair treatment for all contenders. The slate is described as top to bottom the best the county can offer, with further candidate commentary to come as the campaign proceeds toward November.
W. J. Bryan is slated to head the ticket in November with Bates County expected to rally for him, providing a majority around 1500 as he pursues the White House.
A fragment reports Filipinos found dead in trenches amid a dispute over a single American post. Details are sparse, with no clear dates or locations provided.
The president submitted Brigadier General Wheeler US Ss W fighting Joe a veteran of the Confederacy for promotion to brigadier general in the United States Army.
Delegates were selected at a gathering in Parkersburg to attend the Kansas City convention and to nominate a full slate of state officers. Local party leaders announced the regional event and the plan to align on key platforms.
James Coogan of New York subscribes $100000 to the Bryan campaign fund. He has long admired Bryan and was a major donor to the campaign four years ago.
The primary was free and fair with the unsuccessful candidate ready to support the winner. British forces seize Pretoria as war nears end. Roberts reports entering the Transvaal capital Tuesday at 2 PM. Boers retreat to a new position. Traveling salesmen spur movement against anti trust promises by a party that did nothing in four years.
Editor argues Mr Taylor is innocent yet hides under a friendly governor in Indiana and should return to Kentucky to answer the indictment. In a separate report E Woodrow superintendent of the Sioux City gas works was killed in Kansas City by a belt switch engine on the 4th street viaduct. He was 45 and a Mason and Odd Fellow. He came to attend the Democratic convention.
The primary vote shows Bates county Democrats ready for 1900 with county turnout for national, state, and county tickets. Citizens favor resisting expansion and trusts, estimating a countywide margin of 1,200 to 1,500 against expansion.
Over 400 delegates are instructed to vote for Governor Stephi e as delegate-at-large to the National Democratic convention. This exceeds half of all delegates, sealing his election. Ex-Governor Storie is also expected to be voted as one of the at large delegates. Several other Missourians are mentioned as candidates for the remaining at large seats.
Democrats by votes name T L Harper Lone Oak for representative W T Johnson Osage treasurer Miles S Horn Mt Pleasant prosecuting attorney Joe T Smith sheriff Calvin F Boxley probate judge D V Brown public administrator R E Johnson surveyor F Renick coroner L D Wimsatt judge north district J J March judge south district
The speaker argues that the Fourth of July remains a day for dissent as the Administration sidelines the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. The phrase Post Dispute signals ongoing public friction over expansion policies and the holiday’s ceremonial role.
The Meade arrived in San Francisco from Manila with Major General E. S. Otis aboard. A 19 gun salute greeted the ship as it entered the harbor and officers, including those detailed by General Shafter, discussed escort plans to the hotel.
A patient from Columbus Ohio recounts severe stomach distress and subsequent kidney and liver trouble. After eight bottles of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery he gained 27 pounds in six weeks and regained vigor, finishing as stout and healthy. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are recommended for biliousness.
The expose shows the De Armond bid as a partisan stunt to fool voters. It claims Republicans failed to threaten trusts and notes some honest Republicans opposed the measure. Representative Metcalf warns the amendment could curb labor and urges using existing powers to curb trusts. If revived, the public will be warned of the bill’s true intent.
A bold critique argues that the Republican stance is a hollow masquerade aimed at pleasing political interests and corporate backers. The piece portrays the opposition as performative theatrics rather than genuine policy challenge.
The Post Dispatch notes ordinary government expenditures rose to 461.201323 during Harrison and 546 in Cleveland's second term, with McKinley’s term at 2514.450254, signaling an annual rise of about 154 million. War costs add about 200,000,000 since McKinley’s inauguration, adding 13 million monthly to running expenses and 1.75 per capita to the national debt. In Honolulu, May 30, the Gaelic reports Chief Justice Albert Francis Judd died on May 20 after months of illness. his political rise began as attorney general in 1874 and he became chief justice in 1881.
A dubious health ad explains that people can gain a pound a day by taking an ounce of Scott's Emulsion. It claims the product start the digestive system, enabling absorption of ordinary food and leading to rapid flesh gain. The text promotes overall health through the emulsion.
Wichita Kansas June 3 harvesting will begin in southern Kansas within a week for a record wheat crop. Sedgwick Sumner Reno and Bartow counties are expected to produce over 100000000 bushels, about one eighth of the state's total. Rust is confined to leaf areas and not injurious. yields may reach forty two bushels per acre. Corn is backward but a fine crop is anticipated. heavy hail could threaten wheat though unlikely.
Louisville Ky May 1 All officers of the United Confederate Veterans were rejected this afternoon by acclamation. The election was over in under a minute. Officers named include General John B Gordon commanding General Wade Hampton Army of Northern Virginia Department Lieutenant General S D Les Army of Tennessee Department Lieutenant General W L Cabell Tren Tennessee Department Generals Lee and Cabell expressed thanks as cheers and the old yell rang through the hall.
Mud volcanoes erupt near Laytonville California on May 20 as vapors burst from crater mouths with thunder like sounds. The mud and vapor rise in high streams swaying redwood trees and flowing down hillsides into Eel river tributaries. The bluish mud is tarry and cold while the roaring can be heard for miles. The mounds are about six feet high, located twenty miles from the ocean.
By virtue of a special execution, the Bates County sheriff will auction a parcel in Montgomerys Addition to Nutters City. The sale occurs Friday in June at 9 to 11 hours at the east front door of the court in Butler. The property sells to satisfy an execution and costs.
Public sale of described real estate in Bates county Missouri to the highest bidder at the courthouse doors in Butler on Friday June 29 between 9 am and 5 pm. The sale enforces a deed of trust securing five notes, due to a named mortgagee, with the trustee acting to satisfy the debt.
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