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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
4
Political endorsements and candidate notices list
Authorized notices from Lonevar Township Mound and Mt. Pleasant announce multiple candidates for representative sheriff treasurer and prosecuting attorney. Names include L. Harper James Sharpe Claburnt Bradford Hardy J. Ford Polk Pierce Este Smith Johnson Smith Silvers Miles Horn Bruce Ludwick with primary elections set in June 1900 and related jurisdictions.
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James Seil Sharrp
Mound Township
Anneone
J. H. Cea Ford
Boone Township
Geanty
Mt. Pleasant Township
Este
Smith
Fr. Smith
Miles 8. Horn
Mt. Pleasant ‘Township
Bruce Ludwick
Bel Jane Zuleo
F. Renice
Tower
Democratic primary announces for county offices in 1900
Local parties authorize candidates from Mt. Pleasant and New Home townships for County Surveyor Judge Probate Public Administrator Coroner and other county roles. Names include R E Johnson G W Stith John J March J F Smith Boxley W BROWN C A LUSK and C F Renice with June 2nd to June 3rd 1900 primaries.
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T. Johnson
Geare Township
Uver
R. E. Johnson
Mt. Pleasant Township
L. D. Wimsatt
Moand Township
G. W. Stith
Deepwater Township
Ware
John J. March
New Home Township
Web. Ee
Cc. F. Boxley
Igo
VV. Brown
New York Swings Between Parties in Presidential Race
For thirty years New York has swung pendulum like between the two great parties for president. Last time it went for McKinley, history and tradition gives it to Bryan this year.
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New York
McKinley
Bryan
Rumors of a Blazing Presidential Campaign Ahead
An elderly observer on the shady side of Billy predicts the coming campaign will be the hottest since Lincoln's first race with Democrats favored. The brief remark suggests intense public interest and political stakes ahead.
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Billy
Ountey
Lincoln
Treasury Gold Hoard Question Sparks Debate
A claim circulating that the U S treasury vaults hold four hundred twenty six million gold dollars raises questions about the value and circulation of vast gold silver and paper money and their benefit to the people amid ongoing financial discussions.
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United States
Treasury
Township Convention Call Sets May Meetings
The democrats are requested to convene in their townships Saturday May 12 at 2 p.m. to choose delegates for a county convention in Butler Monday May 14 at 1 p.m. to elect delegates to the congressional and court of appeals conventions. By order of M. S. Horn, Chairman, J. B. Maneh, Secretary.
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Butler
Court of Appeals
M.S. Horn
J.B. Maneh
Institute Board Appointment Sparks Partisan Debate
The Bates County Teachers Institute faces contention after the court appoints Prof. Ladwick and Bal. Borron to the board with two Democrats and one Republican. Critics claim the court, not the commissioner, holds appointing power per prior Supreme Court rulings. Republicans allege partisan influence, noting prior mixed appointments and claims of a political machine amid the selection debates.
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Vanuuty Court
Profstra Ladwick
Bal. Borron
Kavyhourn
Earl
Supreme Court
Raybourn
Bates County
Met
Bates County Teachers Institute
Harbourn
Allison
Butler
Deerwester
Warrensburg
St. Clair County
Admiral Dewey Visited St Louis Amid Vivid Honors
The great American Admiral George Dewey and Mrs Dewey were guests of St Louis, welcomed by a city lavishly decorated for them. The visit drew crowds of visitors with enthusiastic greetings as the admiral acknowledged the city’s tribute to his naval exploits in the Spanish–American War and his Philippines service.
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George Dewey
St. Louis
Illinois Republican Johu Baker Opposes McKinley Policy
Johu Baker, the only Republican to defeat Col. William R. Morrison in Belleville district, declares against McKinley and his imperialistic policy and Porto Rican tariff. At 77, he is regarded as one of Illinois' shrewdest old-school GOP figures.
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Johu Baker
Col
William R. Morrison
Congress
Belleville
McKinley
Mr. Baker
Illinois
New York Leaders Back Bryan On Money Question
It is announced that Hill, Murphy, Croker and other New York leaders intend to support Mr Bryan regardless of the platform on money. A united democracy can win in New York and that would elect Bryan.
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Hill
Murphy
Croker
New York
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Boer Resistance Falters Under Heavy Odds
The passage notes that the Boers face inevitable defeat as losses mount and scarce resources fail to match overwhelming odds, signaling an impending submission after a stubborn stand and strong fight.
Col Buffum Leaves GOP to Back Brian in November
Col Frank W Buffum a noted Louisiana Missouri lumberman has left the republican party and will vote for Brian in November He cites opposition to imperialism as the reason for backing the democrats in the upcoming election.
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Frank W. Buffum
Louisiana
Brian
Buffum
Democratic sub-committee approves Kansas City convention plans
The sub-committee of the National Democratic committee met in Kansas City Monday and approved the new hall and general arrangements for the national convention entertainment in Kansas City.
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National Democratic Committee
Kansas City
Presidential candidate claims on prosperity and shortages
The dispatch cites Post-Dispatch commentary arguing Bryan Dewer and Miles cannot show the public how to create crop shortages and European prosperity simultaneously. It praises McKinley for achieving these feats, suggesting the Democrats face a difficult test of vigor this year.
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Bryan
Dewer
Miles
United States
McKinley
Democratic Party
Hopkins farmer dies after Easter one-eating wager
Joseph Bays of a few miles southwest of Hopkins Missouri ate thirty six ones in a wager with a friend on Easter. He never recovered from the germandizing and died Saturday. He had been married only about six months.
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Joseph Bays
Hopkins
Primary Election Nominees Endorsement Emphasizes Fair Choice
The article argues that all voters should be satisfied with primary nominees and supports the fair process of candidate selection. It rejects dissent over not getting every preferred candidate and urges acceptance of the outcome.
Rats desert sinking ship as McKinley seeks running mate
A Washington commentary notes trouble for McKinley in securing a vice presidential candidate. It suggests the alliance fears the administration is failing and that supporters are abandoning the ticket amid mounting external pressures and a risky voyage.
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McKinley
Rexients
Quote on Dewey and Bryan Enthusiasm for Democracy
The author asserts Admiral Dewey and Col. Bryan stand as the only Americans who can widely energize the public with equal fervor, noting both figures are Democrats.
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United States
Col. Bryan
Admiral Dewey
Kansas City Rebuilding Convention Hall Progress Report
Kansas City proceeds with convention hall reconstruction after a month of work. Debris cleared, site graded, contracts awarded, walls largely rebuilt, and iron work underway as progress continues.
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Kansas City
Convention Hall
States name Bryan delegates at national convention
Sixteen states have held conventions and selected delegates to the national convention. All have instructed for Bryan and endorsed the Chicago platform.
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Bryan
Chicago
Endicott Secretary of War Dies in Boston at 73
Endicott once secretary of war under Cleveland during his first administration died at his Boston residence Sunday from pneumonia. He was 73 years old.
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WC. Endicott
Cleveland
Boston
High tariffs and the steel market impact on prosperity
The question notes that tariffs raise steel prices, hurting industry, while lower steel prices revive construction. It asks where prosperity fits in when a high tariff drives up costs yet structural recovery hinges on price declines and renewed building activity.
Politically minded men rally to Bryan ticket signals
A number of worthy gentlemen have signified their willingness to take chances on the Bryan ticket, and others have their lightning rods up. Coming events cast their shadow before.
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Bryan
General Otis sails for U S as MacArthur to lead division
General Otis sailed for the United States on Saturday and General MacArthur will assume command of the division of the Philippines during his absence. The item questions why labor strikes sweep nearly every eastern city if the country prospers so greatly.
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General Otis
United States
General MacArthur
Division of
Philippines
United States Rejects Resolution Expressing Boers Sympathy
Monday the United States refused by a vote of 20 to 29 to adopt a resolution expressing sympathy for the Boers.
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United States
Nevada healers arrested for mail fraud in Kansas City
S A Weltmer and J H Kelly of the American School of Magnetic Healing in Nevada Missouri were arrested in Kansas City and charged with using the mails to commit fraud. The indictment accuses Weltmer of promising cures for poverty and success while failing to provide value, using absent treatment via mail and stenographers to write encouraging letters. Bond is set at 3000 each. trial slated for November with defense planning to bring many Missouri witnesses.
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S. A. Weltmer
J. H. Kelly
American School of Magnetic Healing
Nevada
United States District Court
Annswer
Kansas City
Stephen A. Welt
United States
Weltmer
Kelley
Kelly
FL Swinney
First National Bank
John Grady
Washington
John O'Grady
Missouri
Terrific Central Kansas Cyclone Leaves Death Toll
A May cyclone roared across central Kansas smashing farm residences in Logan township Cheyenne bottom. George Helfrich and his wife were killed in their blown house while a daughter in law and a grandchild were severely injured. Additional injuries and possible deaths reported as crews searched wrecked areas near Ellinwood Pawnee Rock Great Bend and Wilsonville with telegraph lines down and farmhouses destroyed.
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Ellinwood
Kan
Logan Township
Cheyenne Bottom
George Helfrich
Wfe
William Helfrich
Larned
Here
Pawnee Rock
Great Bend
Ellsworth
Orlock
Brookville
Omaha
Neb
Beaverity
Wilsonville
A. Towers
Tower
H. H. Farriah
H. H. Corbett
H. A. Bourne
L. E. McFarland
Sumer
James Nettles Hanged for Murder in St Lonia
James Nettles, a Black man, was hanged in St Lonia on Monday for the murder of Sam W. Mean, a street car conductor, on July 4, 199s.
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James Nettles
St. Lonia
Sam W. Mean
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J. D. Allen, Eprvor
D. Allen & Co., Proprietors
Tr. L. Harper
Lone Var Township
Representive
Mt. Pleasant
Beld
Santfurd Hardy
Rockville
Selject
Polk
Pierce
Mingo Township
Jane
Grand Hiver
Jane Od
D. D. Peeleh
Hudson Township
J. A. Silvers
Osage
J. F. Smith
Coromer
C. A. Lusk
Vorener
Zod
Lux
That Institute Board
Dr. Pierces
Golden
Discovery
A. D Weller
Esqq
Pensacola
Escambia Co
Fla
Golden Medical Discovery
Weltmer and
Kansas City Star
Nan
Avelin
Ayers
J.C. Ater
Lowell
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Smith & Son
Kansas
Jarmo Bank
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