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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
5
A scan shows multiple candidates announced for county treasurer, each stating candidacy is subject to the Democratic primary. Notable entrants include J H Crawford of Weet Boone Township and J H Fierce of Pleasant Township, with others from Moege, Gread Euower, and Kenge townships also pledging for the post.
Authorized to announce Joe T. Amith of M. Siessant Township as candidate for Sheriff subject to the Democratic primary election to be held. Also authorized to announce Dr. D. Peeler of Ceadem democratic township as candidate for Sheriff in the Democratic primary election to be held February.
A fragment announces Bruce Ludwick of Piesant Township as a Democratic primary candidate for Prosecuting Attorney. The notice references a June election and civic process with limited legible details.
L D Wimsatt and G Stith announce their candidacy for judge in Beepwater township in the southern district. The Democratic primary election is scheduled in the near term.
The Democratic party in Henry County will hold a primary election on April 14 to nominate a county ticket. Jas A Reed, the Democratic nominee for mayor of Ravens City in Jackson County, has received the party’s nomination for that office.
Vernon county officials promised to ease the quota for funding an ex Confederacy monument to be erected in Springfield, signaling potential approval of the project and reduced financial hurdles for construction.
The ex president Cleveland accompanied by ELC Benedict and Daniel 3 Lament has journeyed to the Florida coast for a three week fishing trip. The Osceola Democrat laments republican responses to Goebel election law in Kentucky and mentions a force bill push.
The Bates county election centers on a proposed levy to fund a new courthouse and safe vaults. Citizens urged to vote on election day, stressing need for proper facilities to handle business and records. The article also notes national party funding concerns and calls for patriotic action.
A debated proposal compares Harrisonville and Pleasant Hill to Butler and Rich Hill, arguing equity would block moving the county seat. The piece cites past railroad location fights, public donations, and property value transfers, urging voters to support the proposition with $750,000 implications and county benefits highlighted.
A county near Vernon line faces a heated vote on the county seat and court house. Writers argue three voter classes will block change, noting property interests, travel costs, and rent depreciation. They claim Butler will host the new courthouse, while stressing real estate values and future capital flow depend on action.
London reports the United States offers mediation to Britain to help end the South African conflict. President Kroger and President Steyn are cited as seeking peace. Lord Salisbury's response signals refusal to concede independence of the Orange Free State, with a polite but firm stance in the Lords.
Dr H D Morgan of the United States navy reports from New York urging shorter naval service in the Philippines from three to two years due to climate and strain. He says the revolt persists, with Filipino groups scattered mainly in Luzon, ready to concentrate where directed, and dispels panic about bubonic plague aboard the Hancock noting no deaths caused by the plague.
A San Francisco interview quoted General Joe Wheeler as resigning from the volunteer army last November. War department officials say no resignation has reached the adjutant general and Wheeler remains a brigadier general paid by the volunteer army. A conference with Wheeler will decide any move to quit service to return to legislative duties. Wheeler was ordered home from the Philippines at his own request, per General Otis.
Hoke Smith former Secretary of the Interior prints a double le aded editorial in the Atlanta Journal appealing to Palmer Buckner supporters of 186 to back the regular ticket this year and endorses Bryan's candidacy.
Adrian Journal defends presenting facts on the county court house levy proposal. It notes the question is simple: build a new court house or rent, with a three year levy of one cent per dollar. It warns against bias from town site boosters and cites Rich Hill’s 50 000 bonus offer and a recent supreme court decision impacting the vote set for the 20th inst.
The county discusses building a court house and urges residents to vote on the proposal based on fact rather than clamor. The text argues the issue is simply whether to have a court house, not influenced by outsiders or swamps and local politics.
Merwin Mirror reports on a proposed county court house urging a yes vote to avoid repeated special elections. It argues a new building boosts county prestige and safety, while warning a bondless plan saves money. Township collector J H Groves notes 14 cents per acre tax impact, about $1.29 per year per farm.
The text argues the county commissioners would face strong disapproval if the county seat were moved, upholding Butler’s claims and noting the impact on buyers of county lots. It suggests relocation would be costly to those who bought county land.
Representative Hepburn of Iowa today introduced a bill to ban any picture or description of prize fighting or pugilistic encounters from being transmitted in mails or interstate carriers. It makes transmitting such material a crime with up to one year imprisonment or a fine up to 1000 dollars, with a proviso for nonparticipants in making or selling the prohibited media.
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