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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
4
Butler Weekly Times announces a Thursday publication and offers a one year postage paid subscription to any address for 1.00.
The ticket lists Governor Alexander M Dockery and Lieutenant Governor Jobo le For, Secretary of State Sam 1 Cook Yor Author Allbert Allen, Attorney General E f Crow, Treasurer Robert P blans, and Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner Joseph B Herington.
War time political note lists candidates for county positions including Representative Shes Harper Wreaserer Johnson Miles Hero and others. Rev Parkhurst openly backs Bryan as New York delegates arrive in Kansas City July 4 for Bryan instruction.
Report notes additional American forces will be dispatched to Manila even as General Otis says the war in the Philippines is over. The contrasting statements reflect ongoing tensions and military logistics in the occupied region.
Preparations for the Republican National Convention to be held in Philadelphia were completed today with the event slated to begin on June nineteenth. Delegates from multiple states and party officials gathered to finalize arrangements and ensure smooth proceedings.
Dockery aged 55, Allen 55, Cook 48, Williams 51, Crow 30, Herrington 45, and Dockery, Crow, Allen, Williams are native Missourians. Cook was born in Virginia, Lee in Kentucky, and Herrington has been a state citizen for 26 years.
Warrenshire, larger than Butler, could not sustain two Republican papers. The Eagle, begun months earlier to meet a need, surrendered to the inevitable and was absorbed by the Standard-Herald.
I S Jones, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and the subcommittee in charge of arrangements for the national convention, will be in Kansas City tomorrow to make final preparations for the convention and inspect progress on the hall.
Congress Congressman DeArmond has been selected by the state committee to act as temporary chairman of the Jefferson City convention meeting today to select delegates at large to the national convention. He is making speeches in West Virginia and will be absent from the event.
A post dispatch editorial contends that sincere majorities in Congress could have enacted anti trust laws at the session’s start and had them signed by the president, but asserts no effective anti trust legislation was intended.
In the St. Louis street car strike Gov Stephens states that the military arm should be used only as a last resort after civil authorities have exhausted efforts to quell disturbances and protect life and property. He will mobilize the militia when police and sheriff cannot restore order.
Rose Hanna deemed a reunion of surviving delegates from Ohio's first Republican convention unwise after discovering only five remained, three of whom were active Democrats and Bryan supporters. He feared they would issue resolutions denouncing McKinley and today’s Republican Party.
The article states Mark Hanna, a wealthy manufacturer and trust organizer, will draft the Republican platform plank. He must satisfy McKinley and his managers. if Hanna cannot write a plank acceptable to voters and clear of trust interpretations, no one else should attempt it.
A Missouri political column hails the Democratic ticket from the Kansas City convention as the strongest in state history. It notes acclamation for governor secretary of state and attorney general, praises Bates county delegates, and foresees a large victory tied to a Declaration of independence spirit.
The Cass County Democrat criticizes the Warrensburg Standard Herald for attacking Hon. D A DeArmond's congressional record. It defends his loyalty to the party, cites his defense of measures aiding common people, and questions Sam Jurden's claim to office amid Republican dirty tricks in the Sixth district.
Brigadier General H Clark visited St Louis with Governor Stephens Adjutant General Bell and Attorney General Crow to discuss mobilizing state troops to quell rioting. Advisors disagreed with some favoring militia deployment while others trust local officials and peace officers. If conditions do not improve by week’s end, a troop call seems likely.
Philadelphia June 7. Allied Building Trades Council, with forty three organizations, refused to join the Allied Republican Clubs parade during convention week citing the completed Republican National Convention Hall. They were asked to turn out twenty men in the parade.
In Seneca Falls New York on June 8 Mrs Charlotte Brainerd aged 97 married Samuel Decker 75. The bride at 97 is said to be the oldest bride in the United States. She is 60 years younger than her husband and has rarely left Tyre recently. She first met Decker 49 years ago at a kissing party and once refused his proposal. She declares she feels as young as a cricket.
The native police in Manila report the capture of rebel leader Pio del Pilar at San Pedro Macabao. Known as Aguinaldo's right hand, he wields significant influence among Filipino leaders. Earlier reports alleged he offered $50,000 to refrain from attacking Manila.
Omaha June 10 Peace Envoy Wessels said Boer leaders may propose annexation of the Dutch republics to the United States. They argue independence would yield civil liberties under the largest free republic. Precedents include Texas and Hawaii. Congress not in session leaves decision to president and cabinet.
New York reports chairman George Poster Peabody of the gold Democratic National Committee says the party should wait for the Philadelphia and Kansas City conventions to issue platforms before deciding on policy. A meeting in Indianapolis will follow the conventions, while Ex-Secretary Olney and Norton deny interest in a third ticket. It is rumored a gold Democratic convention could be held in Indianapolis.
A severe windstorm in Faulkner Kansas seven miles northeast of Chetopa overnight wrecked the school house and church, destroyed North Brothers hay and storage barn along with several other buildings. Homes in the rural area were unroofed or blown from foundations and crops damaged. No deaths or injuries reported.
A severe wind storm struck Pond Creek at 3 o clock this morning, toppling C B Franke’s large elevator and demolishing plate glass fronts. Buildings lost roofs and awnings were scattered. The telephone company sustained damage and several head of stock were killed. A light hail hid no wheat damage. harvest is underway.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for digestive and digestive related systemic diseases. It shares a testimonial from Thomas A. Swarts of Columbus Ohio detailing years of illness including severe headaches cramps and malnutrition and claims eight bottles produced a 27 pound gain and renewed strength. The text also notes additional products and pills for biliousness.
London reports that the 2nd battalion of the Derbyshire Regiment was decimated at Roodeval as Boers cut Lord Roberts line of communications. Only six enlisted men remained. two officers and fifteen men were killed, five officers and seventy-two men wounded. Boers hold positions north of Kronstadt, severing reinforcements. The hospital at Roodeval is full of wounded.
The New York Journal urges voters to study key issues before election day. Topics include the Alger embalmed beef scandal, Rockefeller and Secretary Gage financial ties, tariff oppression of the Portonians, U S Army actions at Coeur d Alene, thefts and mismanagement in the Philippines, and the Hay-Pauncefote treaty shaping isthmian canal construction under English command.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita reports Mrs Brewer cured of ceronida after years of suffering. Terrible sores plagued her head and face before Electric Bitters, praised as the best blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It stimulates liver kidneys bowels expels poisons aids digestion and builds strength. Sold by H L Tucker.
In Nacogdoches Texas two men, Dr Taliaferro and Wiley Wilkins, killed each other in a confrontation sparked by doctor’s insults and a demand for apology. Wiley Wilkins died from gunshot wounds after firing at the physician. both men died at the scene.
Washington June 10 Senator Jones chairman of the democratic committees says he will not seek Bryan to shelve silver. He and Bryan will both attend Chicago and discuss the campaign. The Kansas City platform will reaffirm Chicago policy against imperialism trusts monopolies and large standing army. The free coinage issue remains to be settled by speakers. Jones plans to depart for Chicago tomorrow.
Wall Street buzzed with a claim that James St. Keene, famed horseman and financier, has bet 25,000 on William Jennings Bryan winning the next U.S. president. The wager, placed at 7 to 10 odds, reflects Keene’s strong belief in Bryan and Democratic principles.
A classic medical ad explains rapid flesh gain by taking SCOTT'S EMUL SION. An ounce allegedly yields a pound daily by jumpstarting digestion so the patient can absorb ordinary food. The text asserts a certain amount of flesh is necessary for health and promotes ongoing use to achieve it.
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