Republican split over tariff aims to distract voters
The piece portrays the Republican party as frantically seeking or fabricating an issue to divert attention from tariff taxation. It accuses leaders and loyal voters of betrayal in adopting the Payne Aldrich Cannon tariff and notes an insurgency movement threatening the party. It mentions Taft’s defense and a Jackson Michigan event as the backdrop for claiming a “rage baby” menace was manufactured to seize an issue.
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Republican Party
Taft
Jackson
Mich
Missouri Governor's Redistricting Gambit Sparks Debate
The piece criticizes Governor Hadley and his Republican allies for seeking to redraw senatorial districts to gain control of the Missouri Senate. It accuses them of Demagoguery, abandoning home rule, courting radical groups, and aiming to sidestep the constitution, while trying to divert attention from tariff issues and leveraging wealth built under Democrats.
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Hadley
Warwick
Missouri
Buncombe
Senate
Coschemers
Pusting One Over On Herbert
President Taft appointed A S Van Valkenburgh as Federal Judge for the Western District of Missouri, bypassing Governor Hadley's preferred candidate John Kennish. The move stings Hadley and shakes his political prestige, suggesting Taft values Senator Warner’s influence over Hadley’s machine.
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A. S. van Valkenburgh
Taft
Phillips
Western District
Missouri
Hadley
John Kennish
Kennish
Warner
Roosevelt Advised to Miss Westminster Hall Funeral
A London cable reports that upon Roosevelts arrival he visited King George who urged him to consult a court physician. The physician advised that it would be unwise for Roosevelt to attend the solemn services and recommended staying at home. The note wryly adds there was no suggestion a circus wagon should feature in the procession.
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London
Roosevelt
Westminster Hall
King George
Senator Warner Birthday Cue for Missouri Stand Up
A Washington dispatch notes Senator Warner’s 70th birthday in good health and spirits with pledge to stand up for Missouri. It claims he has previously “stood up” for Rhode Island 119 times and for Missouri 000 times, and urges his bodily removal from the senatorship to Ned the state he supposedly “stands up” for.
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Washington
Warner
Missouri
Rhode Island
Promising Young Lawyer From Bates County
One of the Southwest Missouri's promising young lawyers, a Bates County native educated in public schools and at State University Law, began his practice in Judge W W Graves's office. A hard working, fearless, aggressive practitioner with strong Democratic ties, he would be a strong ticket and prosecutor for the county.
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Missouri
Bates County
State University
Supreme Court
W. W. Graves
Chastain
Paddock Seeks Democratic Nomination for Presiding Judge
The passage discusses Judge Paddock running for the Democratic nomination for Presiding Judge of the county court. It highlights his extensive Bates county acquaintance gained by long residence and stock buying business, his practical farming on a Virginia area farm, and two years of court service contributing to his qualifications and strong local following.
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Judge Paddock
Bates County
Virginia
Paddock
Wolfe Nominated for County Court Judge in North District
W F Wolfe of Deer Creek township is the Democratic candidate for Judge of the county court north district. A substantial farmer and longtime township committeeman, he is prominent in the party and faces no contest for the nomination. His unanimous nomination signals likely election and a strong court member.
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Deer Creek Township
The Butler Times Questions County Indebt Status
A fragmented note from The Butler Times hints at inquiries into whether the county is indebted. The readable lines mention Mr. Book and a veer, with unclear context and several garbled terms.
Debated debts and tariffs in Bates county politics
The column rebukes a rival paper for misstatements about county debt and questions the credibility of a quoted Democrat. It defends Democratic officials as competent and honest, attacks tariff-basing arguments, and recalls 1907 and 1893 Republican tariff policies amid economic turmoil.
Tariff Fickleness and a Questionable Payoff
The Commoner condemns Republican efforts in Congress to secure a large appropriation for a commission to study the Payne Aldrich tariff law. He says many protectionist Republicans, while criticising the law, are pressed to support the funding as a pledge to fulfill party promises. He argues the money will not fund future tariff revision as claimed.
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Congress
Bates County Teachers Club Meets in Regular Session
Bates County Teachers organized a regular meeting Friday evening with most members present. After reviewing the constitution and press committee report, a new recommendations committee was formed with A. L. Ives as chair and F. L. Davis and C. R. Biggs as members. A. L. Ives delivered a lecture on making the most of the club as the closing program, with plans to reconvene Friday June 24.
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Saale McCune
Bates County
A. L. Ives
F. L. Davis
C. R. Biggs
Redistricting Act Invalid Invalidated by Missouri Supreme Court
The Missouri Supreme Court, in a decision filed Tuesday morning, ruled Jackson county’s redistricting invalid. Judge Graves wrote the opinion with concurrence from Judges Gantt, Fox and Valliant. Earlier, a preliminary oral ruling had been issued. the article also profiles Henry Calvert of Henry County, Clinton attorney and potential circuit judge candidate.
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Graves
Gantt
Fox
Valliant
Jackson County
Supreme Court
Jefferson City
Butler Christian Church Sunday service schedule
Butler Christian Church announces Sunday June 26 events with Bible School at 9 30 a m Communion and preaching at 10 45 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m Roa root 8 o clock Wil Minister.
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Bible
Christian Endeavor
Double Branches Sunday Service Announcement
William Mayfield of Butler is the preacher for services at Double Branches on Sunday June 26 with worship at 10 a.m. and preaching at 3 p.m.
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William Mayfield
Butler
Auto Taxes in State Total $1,000 a Week
Rush C. Lake leads Missouri oil inspection amid a new law’s first year. Gasoline fuels state revenue, with the current fiscal year projected to net about $96,000 by month’s end. Automobiles contribute about half of the collected funds, totaling roughly $1,000 weekly.
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Missouri
Rush C. Lake
Inspector Lake
K. C. Post
Reception for mothers and wives at Ohio St M E Church
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union holds a Friday afternoon reception at 2 30 for mothers wives and their country sisters. Personal invitations were attempted to every home but some may have been missed. Come out greet the White Ribbon Workers.
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Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Ohio St. M. E
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