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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
4
Editorial criticizes officials who tout regional benefits claiming the town would gain. It argues Governor Hadley should relocate his institution aimed at aiding minorities to a Republican county where it would be better received and appreciated.
The Nevada Herald accuses the Republican party of planning a gerrymander to seize the Missouri State Senate and influence a U.S. Senate seat, denouncing it as a betrayal of the 1908 pledges and a flagrant defiance of the constitution. The piece portrays the party as pursuing power without regard to legal or ethical constraints.
Hon W O Jackson pursues the Democratic nomination for Circuit Judge in Bates County. Since arriving in the eighties he built a strong legal career in Southwest Missouri, serving as city attorney, prosecuting attorney and county tax attorney. An energetic Democrat and forceful speaker, he campaigns on merit and judicial temperament to redeem the district for Democracy.
Commissioners for the State Industrial Home for Negro Girls push a proposed institution, facing rejection in Otter and at the Commercial Club. Governor Hadley backed the bill to win black votes, but cities refuse to become dumping grounds for incorrigible Negroes as the effort falters.
The present efficient county clerk, c G Weeks, asks voters to re nominate him. He is described as the most competent clerk, with refined bookkeeping, clear financial reports, and mastery of office duties. Weeks is portrayed as an old time southern gentleman, courteous, generous, and fair to all taxpayers. His candidacy is framed as a rightful recognition of a capable official.
A. A. Seese announces as a candidate for recorder of Bates County before the Democratic primary. Seese has long resided in Butler and is a prominent local businessman. He has purchased stock from farmers to advance shipments and earned a reputation for reliability.
The Post-Dispatch urges a Democratic House to expose sugar frauds tariffs and trusts. It argues Republican reform is unlikely and favors investigations into billion dollar Congresses and government waste. A new Democratic majority is portrayed as essential to reform.
The piece discusses Governor Hadley's Chautauqua topic The Reign of Theodore Roosevelt and argues Roosevelt did not reign as president but served the people. It cites critics who oppose the reign framing and note Republican views in Missouri while quoting Alfred Henry Lewis and remarks about Roosevelt being spoiled by the country.
The State Democratic Committee met at headquarters in the Commonwealth Trust building, St. Louis, to organize for upcoming elections. Kelley Pool chairs publicity work, with eleven district press meetings completed and Carthage to host the next session as Judge H. W. Johnson reports strong progress and cohesion across the party.
The excerpt argues that at 2500 dollars per mile, savings of 300 million dollars yearly could fund 120 thousand miles of new roads, and combining 400 million with 300 million would enable 280 thousand miles. It presents a bold projection of national road expansion within a decade if waste is curbed.
Orchard in eee Church. Sunday the school house acer will be held in Hon. Tom Harper, candidate for State Senator, spent last week interviewing the Democrats of Henry county. From the broad smile he brought home with him we judge he was mighty well pleased with the results of his trip.
A public notice outlines a mass by Butler Band at 10:00 and a parade forming on North Delaware Street at 1:30, followed by a Petromobile Parade in the Court House area at 4:00 in the afternoon. End of notice mentions Katie Oy Bie Willan.
John Griffith, esq father of Hon Lawrence Griffith, was stricken by paralysis this morning and died Saturday evening. Born May 9 1822 in Allegheny county Virginia he moved to Missouri about 35 years ago and spent 25 years in Rich Hill. Funeral at M E Church South with Rev F A Culmer officiating. Interment Green Lawn cemetery. Also noted is a Nevada Mail critique of inheritance tax and taxation without representation.
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