China at War With The World War Looms Across Oceans
London reports China declares war on the world as Taku forts fall to a mixed force. Casualties listed for British German Russian French forces. Shanghai Times describes a Chinese ultimatum and subsequent assault, with Western ships advancing to Taku and Pekin relief plans under way. United States strengthens Pacific naval and land forces. Admiral Seymour’s column withdraws toward Tien-Tsin amid siege fears.
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Butler Weekly Times Subscription Terms
The Weekly Times states weekly publication each Thursday and offers postage paid delivery to any address at a price of one dollar per year.
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Weekly Times
Democratic State Ticket Names for 1900 Election
The ticket lists Governor Alexander M. Dockery and Lieutenant Governor John A Ler Fur, Secretary of State Sam G Cook, Auditor Albert Allen, Attorney General E Crow, Treasurer Robert P. Williams, and Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner Joseph B Herington.
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Alexander M Dockery
John A Ler
Sam G Cook
Albert’ Allen
E Crow
Robert P. Williams
Cora'r
Joseph B Herington
County ticket slate for local offices
County voters are offered a slate listing candidates for public offices. Representatives Thomas L. Harper and others appear alongside roles such as Treasurer W. T. Johnson, Prosecuting Attorney Miles S. Horn, Sheriff Joe T. Smith, Private Judge Calvin F. Huxley, Public Administrator D. V. Brown, Surveyor R. Ke Johnson, Coroner F. Renick, and County Court judges North District L. Wimaatt and South District John J. March.
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Thos. L. Harper
W. T. Johnson
Miles S. Horn
Heriff
Joe T. Smith
Calvin F. Huxley
D. V. Brown
R. KE Johnson
F. Renick
North
L. . Wimaatt
John J. March
DeArmond Critique Sparks Party Row in Clinton
A Clinton paper accuses Congressman DeArmond of falsifying records and lying about positions on trusts polygamy and the Nicaragua canal. The letter defends DeArmond against three specific charges while criticizing the Bates County Republican for its coverage.
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DeArmond
Coneresa
United States
Judge DeArmond
Republican Party
National Treasury
Congress
David
Judicial Committee
Roberts
Little
Maine
Mr. DeArmond
Nicaragua Canal
Strong speakers bolster Missouri Democratic ticket analysis
The Jefferson City Press notes unusually many orators on this year's Democratic state ticket. Dockery Lee Cook and Crow are highlighted as strong speakers aiding the governor candidate and his associates. More speakers are expected beyond these names.
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Jefferson City
Dockery
Lee
Cook
Crow
Robbery near Sun Creek ends with shirt taken
Mr. Burger, a farmer on Sun Creek in Dade county, was held up recently and robbed of his watch and money. The attackers forced him to remove his shirt, and the robbers were pursued by the sheriff, with reports claiming both had penitentiary terms.
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Mr. Burger
Sun Creek
Dade County
Patnch Br
Inspector Mas Edmonds Dies of Yellow Fever in Havana
Mas Edmonds, inspector on Gen. Lee's staff, dies from yellow fever in Havana on Monday. His wife Mrs Edmonds is also ill but expected to recover.
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Mas. Edmonds
Gen. Lee
Havana
Mrs. Edmonds
Republican National Convention Opens With Damon Dowd In Philadelphia
The Republican National Convention at Philadelphia opened at noon Tuesday with Senator Mark Hanna in charge and Senator Wolcott named temporary chair. No nominations were made by press time. My Kin Jay expected renomination, Roosevelt seen as possible vice president. Missouri Democrats resist bossism and fault ex Governor Stone overreach, praising Cockrell Dockery and DeArmond. The hoped for clash at Jefferson City did not emerge.
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Philadelphia
Mark Hanna
Senator Wolcott
Colorado
The
TIMES
My-Kin
Jefferson City
Missouri
Stone
Campaign Farce or Rally: McKinley Parade Planned
In 1896 McKinley spoke only from his doorstep, while this year Mark plans a nationwide parade in a palace car. Mark appears uneasy though not scared, as debates swirl over campaign theatrics. A Confederate captain in Columbus, B C funds a monument to Indians who fought for the Confederacy.
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McKinley
Canton
Mark
Coliambis
B.C
Wheeler Commissioned Brigadier General by McKinley
President McKinley awarded Joe Wheeler the commission as brigadier general in the United States Army on Monday, marking his formal entry into higher command during the era’s military leadership.
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Ren. Joe Wheeler
Army of the United States
McKinley
Democrats Choose Delegates for Bryan Platform Support
Wisconsin and Vermont democrats select delegates to the national convention and declare for William Jennings Bryan and the Chicago platform. The governor of Indiana refuses to surrender Mr. Taylor to Kentucky authorities.
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Wisconsin
Vermont
Bryan
Indiana
Mr. Taylor
Kentucky
Harvest Hands in Demand in Kansas Wheat Boom
Kansas farms report a sharp need for harvest labor as the vast wheat crop ripens. Growers seek seasonal workers to cut, bind, and transport grain across county fields amid favorable weather and rising demand.
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Kansas
Powers Prepare to Assimilate Chinese at Winchester End
A confrontation looms as powers move to seize control of Chinese interests at the Winchester site, signaling a bold assertion of authority. Tensions rise amid strategic maneuvers and potential clashes over influence and resources.
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Winchester
Congress approves vast appropriation for county courthouse
The Congress appropriation totals 700 million dollars as Lawrence County proceeds with building a new county courthouse to replace aging facilities.
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Lawrence County
Towne Will Not Sulk in 1900 Democratic Ticket Hope
Washington June 15 Chairman Butler of the populist national committee arrived from Chicago after conferring with leading Democrats. The Kansas City platform will be for life beyond any doubt and the financial plank phraseology may be changed to meet new developments. He said there would be no friction if someone other than Towne was placed on the ticket with Bryan. Democrats out west doubt Bryan can be defeated.
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Washington
Butler
National Committee
Chicago
Kansas City
Towne
Bryan
Missouri Prohibitionist Ticket Nominated at State Convention
Mexico Missouri June 16 The state convention of the prohibition party adjourned after nominating a full ticket headed by C E Stokes for governor Simpson Ely for lieutenant governor E H Benham for secretary of state O J Hill for treasurer So S Allen for supreme judge Day Bell for attorney general J G Adams for railroad and warehouse commissioner W W Taylor with listed home counties from Missouri entities and cities across the state.
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Prohibition Party
C. E. Stokes
Simpson Ely
Kirksville
E. H. Benham
Neosho
O. J. Hill
Kansas City
So S. Allen
St. Joseph
Day Bell
Montgomery County
J. G. Adams
Vernon County
W. W. Taylor
Cape Grardean County
Little Strokes Fell Great Oaks Incurred Crops and Blood
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a phrase about small actions and large effects, with garbled mentions of crops, blood, and a person named Saupe. The readable bits imply a historical or editorial snippet rather than a clear event or report.
Kansas City hotel rates not unfair during convention
Six members of the national democratic convention subcommittee on arrangements met in Kansas City to review hotel pricing. The chair announced that three or four leading hotels already contracted four days minimum with no rate increase, while about forty other hotels offer reasonable rates based on stay length.
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Committee On Public Comfort
Bureau of Information
Committee On Public Confort
A. T. L. Hamilton
New York Life Building
Kansas City
Branets
James K. Jones
Hall
Stay of execution extended for Robert Cadenberry
Jefferson City Mo June 15 On last Tuesday Governor Stephens granted Robert Cadenberry of Clinton County a stay of execution until June 26. This morning the Governor further extended the stay to July 26, 1900 to allow time for his attorney to prepare a petition for executive clemency.
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Jeffrson City
Trow
Stephens
Robert Cadenberry
Four Girls Injured in Springfield Carriage Accident
Springfield Mo June 14 A team pulling a carriage with four young ladies became frightened and unmanageable. In trying to escape the vehicle they were thrown to the pavement. Three suffered serious injuries. Miss Bessie Forster and Miss Ida Snow may not recover.
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Springfield
Bessie Forster
Ida Snow
Missouri Delegates and Resolutions Adopted in Jefferson
Missouri Democrats select delegates to the national convention to meet July 4 1900 in Kansas City endorsing the state platform and denouncing trusts while instructing delegates to vote for William J Bryan for the presidential nomination. Names of district delegates and alternates across all districts listed. Resolutions affirm opposing corporate influence and pledge party unity.
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Democrats
Missouri
Delare
Kansas City
Democratic Party of
Predicts Democratic Victory Across Michigan Farmers Rally
Washington reports June 15 Henry Cooper of Saginaw Michigan warns the Republican party will suffer a rebuke in the next election. He cites the barbed wire trust as example of inflated prices and says a new administration should regulate trusts. He predicts a fall election change will occur in his state.
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Republican Party
Henry Cooper
Saginaw
Mich
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