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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
4
An Arbuclkes Ariosa Coffee advertisement from New York City contrasts Arbuckles Ariosa with Mocha and Java, noting lower price and stronger coffee taste. The ad emphasizes value and quality in a late 19th or early 20th century retail context.
Missouri's senior senator addresses reports from Collier's Weekly and the Post Dispatch linking his name to an Alaskan dredging firm. He states he bought stock, paid cash, and serves as a director, with investments modest for a man of wealth, and asserts the venture is legitimate and profitable if properly managed.
In a Missouri controversy, Senator Stone defends his handling of mining and cattle investments. He says investors were attracted by advertisements he did not control, notes his trust in a managing officer, and asserts funds will be spent honestly with profits fairly distributed. He rejects insinuations of swindling and defends conservatism and personal financial discretion.
The article argues a senator must give up several rights upon election including stock ownership in public service firms and taking paid work with interested parties. It cites Senator Stone as example, noting his career shows surrender of these and other unofficial rights, while criticizing sensational attacks by another paper.
Washington March 9 Representative Hitchcock Nebraska charged the Ways and Means Committee aided gigantic plunder schemes. He said the paper lumber and steel trusts wrote the Dingley tariff schedules to boost monopoly profits and raise print paper prices. He urged free admission of print paper to escape monopoly pricing.
Mayor Mayo Ryan in Girard Kansas tightens anti liquor rules by turning jail into a Keeley hospital and placing drinkers in 90 to 120 day terms. Offenders work on stone piles and streets while authorities seek to curb public drunkenness amid local concern and wary amusement.
Jefferson City March 9 From a source undeniably authentic the statement was made that H Whitecotton of Monroe county is preparing to retire from the race for Governor in favor of Judge Wm H Wallace Whitecotton is piqued at Gov Folk action in forcing Judge W N Evans back into the contest After the failure to unite Crow Vandiver and Evans Whitecotton drew back after a conference with Judge Wallace in Kansas City three days ago and agreed to withdraw in Wallace's favor.
Parla France report says Alphonsine Bachelier and her sister Marie fought a nighttime pistol duel over Alphonsine's fiancé Alphonsine, 22, attempted suicide after Marie was shot in the head. Marie, 38, is dying at Port Ries. Alphonsine is wounded and in custody. Surgeons fear Marie will die within hours.
A readable ad notes Kennedy's Laxative Syrup is gentle on the bowels and pleasant to take. It states it is sold at Clay's drug store, reflecting a local commerce item from the period.
Charles Hickey, manager of a beef packing firm, testified before Justice Greenbaum and a jury that twenty years of horse race gambling likely left him near 1 million dollars in losses. He had been sued by Joseph Barker for 4301 dollars advanced for a stock deal, using the money for wagering and later paying only 800 down with a plan to pay 100 monthly, which he failed to maintain.
Jefferson City March Auditor W W Wilder says he will not run again. He published a letter from Thos Whitleege of Ste Genevieve stating he would not consent to another term due to personal business sacrifices. The note adds that daily service in the state auditor’s office has caused him personal loss and the Republican field remains open.
In Guthrie Oklahoma on March 9 Deputy Sheriff Ed Hull was arrested on murder charges after shooting and killing Marion Morgan a preacher rumored to be selling a horse when approached by the officer Hull plans to claim self defense authorities said Morgan was thought to be a horse thief and was killed during the confrontation
Governor Folk issued a proclamation calling public school parents teachers and pupils to observe Arbor Day on April 10. Students and staff are asked to assemble at the school grounds to plant trees shrubs and flowers.
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