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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
4
Fragmented notices announce candidates for state representative in upcoming Democratic primaries. Names listed include L. T. Harper of Lape Oak Township James Neil Sharp of Meond Township and G. W. Clardy of Mt Pleasant Township with June election dates indicated.
Authorized notices list J H Crawford Polk Pierce and Estes Smith Mingo and W H Duke Evans River update for county treasurer posts. Joe T Smith Mt Pleasant and D D Peeler Hardison Township named for sheriff races, all subject to Democratic primaries set in June 1900.
Authorized notices announce J A Silvers of Gwage Township Miles H Horn of Mt Pleasant Township and Bruce Ludwick of Me Pleasant Township as nominees for Prosecuting Attorney in the Democratic primary set for June 2 1900.
Public notices reveal L D Wimsatt of Mound township seeks the northern district County Court judgeship, G W Stith of Deepwater township aims for the southern district, and John J March of New Wame township also seeks a southern district judgeship. RK E Johnson and Pleasant township are named in support roles. Primary voting day is June 2 1900.
J F Smith of Mt Pleasant Township seeks the Democratic primary nomination for Probate Judge, with Boxley of Mt Pleasant opposing the same. Dr C A Lusk of New Home Township runs for Coroner, awaiting the Democratic primary on June 2 1900, with Renick of Mt Pleasant Township also seeking the office.
The next move by Bryan will be to Washington City and not Texas. The Silver Republicans plan to rename their party to Lincoln Republicans, signaling a strategic shift in branding and alignment.
Lawrence Kansas residents raise one thousand dollars to aid famine stricken India. Henri Waterson declares strong backing for Bryan and vows to do his best to elect him.
A temporary bridge at the Parise exposition grounds collapsed Sunday, killing six people and injuring about forty. Captain Oberlin M. Carter, a United States Army officer, convicted of embezzlement, was received at Fort Leavenworth military penitentiary, where he began a five year sentence.
Bates county Democratic Central Committee called to meet in Butler on Saturday May 5 1900 at 1 o clock for selecting delegates to the congressional convention and the Kansas City Court of Appeals convention and to transact other business by order of M S Horn chairman J B Marci secretary.
A county Democratic committee urges keeping polls open all day for the June 2 primary to ensure equal access. They argue opening only in afternoon outside Butler and Rich Hill would unfairly disadvantage country precincts and favor certain areas.
An article argues the negro’s destiny rests on self-reliance and work. It spotlights John Sears of Bates county born a slave in 1847 who, despite illiteracy, built a 200 acre woodland, 16 horses, 100 hogs, 4 000 bushels of corn, and netted $9,4360 on a land sale, while running a farm by oral accounting.
A lone robber held up an Iron Mountain train near Little Rock on Friday night, forcing the conductor to surrender and waking passengers. Thirteen travelers paid a total of 447 dollars, with women passengers left unharmed.
In response to the claim that Providence placed the Philippine Islands in our possession Col Bryan requests the original deed showing the grantor by name. The remark underscores a demand for documented title rather than a religious justification.
A mother cradles a weak infant as the piece extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It claims to restore female health, address drains and inflammation, and aid nervous sleeplessness without alcohol or narcotics. A Syracuse reader testifies to miscarriages overcome and a healthy baby after use.
James Creelman, famed for 1896 coverage and mixed forecasts, now asserts Bryan will win this year. He cites party unity and opposition to imperialism and trusts as key reasons for his renewed faith in Bryan’s electoral prospects.
Mr. Bryan argues Republicans hold the president, senate, and house and should act against trusts at the start of a presidential campaign. He questions whether they will act later and cites dispatches claiming American soldiers killed a thousand Filipinos, a figure he says will please McKinley but not many Americans who oppose the war and slaughter of innocents.
Peace and harmony marked the Kansas state populist convention as eighty four delegates were selected for the national convention to be held at Sioux Falls South Dakota on May ninth. The Kansas populists stand united behind Bryan.
Reports from Washington say Congress will adjourn shortly after June 1. The subsidy bill and the army reorganization bill face threats from Democrats who may employ military tactics to block their passage. Hon. Dickinson of Henry county receives wide press praise as a potential speaker of the next legislature.
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes that the plum tree will never look the same to Mr. Quay again, reflecting a lasting rupture in his memories tied to the scene. The brief item underscores personal impact from a local event.
Governor Pingree, in a Detroit interview on April 29, voiced that the people's hope in this year's general elections lies with the Democratic party. He noted his past as an independent Republican and dismissed any plans to leave the GOP, stating no withdrawal announcement is forthcoming.
Senator Hanna spoke in Cleveland on April 27 denying any motive to oppose Mr Quay. He asserted he did not seek to seat Quay, claiming he opposed the appointment by the governor of Pennsylvania as unconstitutional and that he never promised to vote for Quay.
A Manila memorial to Congress from the American Chamber of Commerce denounces US military rule taxes as crippling trade and raising living costs. It cites 60 percent hourly tax, harbor duties, and a luxury licensing regime, arguing imports and exports are unaffordable for most. War department figures list four months imports at 8,012,521 and exports at 5,774,049 with US imports 655,495 and exports 1,518,748.
Gov. W S Taylor passed through Lexington on a trip from Washington to Frankfort after a depot welcome. He denied escaping indictment as rumors suggested and said he would address any charges before returning to Washington. His wife accompanied him and many Lexington residents planned to travel to Frankfort Monday to offer support.
A report explains the changes in township organization road law. It places road and bridge control entirely in the township board. The clerk will list poll tax subjects. The board may appoint a foreman, contract bridges and grading, and manage township tools and machinery. An amendment may let county courts levy 5 to 15 cents per dollar for road and bridge use.
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