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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
4
Allen Co proprietors announce the Butler weekly Times subscription details. The notice states the paper is published every Wednesday and mailed prepaid to any address for one dollar, outlining pricing and delivery terms.
A set of short notices announces T. L. Harper from Laer Wewnship James Neil Sharp of Ward 6 Weert Township and G G W Clardy from Wo Picecant township as candidates for the Democratic primary election. Also listed is Sanford Hardy of Vaecesi. who seeks the representative seat.
Polk Pierce of Lewent Township announces candidacy for county treasurer subject to a Democratic primary on June 2. Estes Smith, from Wagetowedmip, seeks county treasurer in the same primary. H. H. Duke of Gamet Miere Township enters as candidate for clerk preserver, subject to a June 2 primary. A. T. Johnson of Onsiueg Township seeks county treasurer with a June primary date.
A fragmented notice announces T. Smith of Spivewent Township as a Democratic primary candidate and D. Peeler of Misct Downstip as another Democratic primary candidate for sheriff.
Public notices list several township candidates for prosecuting attorney in the upcoming Democratic primary elections. J A Silvers from Suen Lownship, Miles Horn from Ow & Weacant Township, and Rbeuce Ludwick from By.leeeant Township submit their candidacies with primary election dates set for June.
A candidate named R. E. Johnson of WeFoeweant township seeks the Democratic nomination for County Surveyor in the upcoming primary on June 4. The terse notice names the office and party without additional details.
The county party issues candidate notices for several judgeships in the upcoming Democratic primary. L. D. Wimsatt of Wiveed Township seeks the northern district seat on the Cawsey Court. G. W. Stith of Weegester Township targets the southern district seat. Johns J. March of Sere Heme Township announces candidacy for the southern district Eeety Court.
SOR PROBATE JUDGE ce suthor announces J F Smith Mt Pleasant township candidate for Probate Judge Preferred to a democratic primary election held June. FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR V BROWN ME Pleasant Township announced for democratic primary June 2. FOR CORONER PRO F RENICK of Pleasant Township candidate to be decided in the democratic primary June 2. The piece notes Republicans find a suitable vice president candidate as the Dems head to the 1900 primary and mentions Mark Hanna and McKinley in context.
Vague excerpts show neighborly remarks about Democratic candidates and accusations of eviction at the primaries. The text suggests ongoing contentions among local voters and repeated editorials praising various candidates as good men.
Wisson Barker, nominee for president of the middle of the road party, called on President McKinley to pay respects. Barker figures his worries will draw votes from Bryan to help elect McKinley, signaling a cross party impact in the election.
By order of the county court two polling places are established in Lone Oak township at Star School House and Pleasant Valley School House. Democrats will vote at these precincts at the primary on June 2.
At the Washington cabinet meeting today the question of receiving Boeren voys was discussed. It is understood they will probably be presented by the secretary of state and received with courtesy, but only as private citizens and not in any diplomatic capacity.
In the Kansas City platform Missouri Republicans frame an expression on trusts and imperialism to avoid public offense yet endorse the McKinley administration. The platform’s declamatory planks clash with facts, as the administration allegedly aids trusts and pursues imperialist policy, a discrepancy Missourians will notice in blunt contrast to rhetoric.
Senatorial debate exposed Leonard Wood earning 7514 annually as a major general in the U S army and 37500 yearly from Cuban revenues plus 2000 for quarters and rations making the post worth at least 17000 annually The disclosure has caused a U S political uproar with Secretary Root confirming the facts and a senate resolution launched to investigate the payments a developing McKinley era scandal
Alfred Henry Lewis recalls James K. Keene, Wall Street magnate, switching from McKinley to Bryan. Keene warns money dominates government, urging common defense to thwart socialism or revolution. He suggests the November votes will signal a broader movement beyond the current administration.
New York dated May 17 reports that Paris bankers via the Bank of France secured a loan of 15,004,000 from New York bankers to finance projects for the year of the exposition. France, though rich, cannot meet all demands this year as its gold stock runs short. The loan will be shipped in weekly installments averaging about 3,000. The National City Bank arranged the loan with significant participation from foreign banks and financial houses.
The U S supreme court ruled in favor of Governor Beckham, dismissing the writ of error from the Kentucky Court of Appeals for lack of jurisdiction. Chief Justice Fuller delivered the opinion with Justice Harlan dissenting, while Brewer Brown and McKennnn dissented on parts. The court held state election disputes fall to political branches, noting Kentucky’s assembly action and lack of appeal to any judicial tribunal.
The New York Journal reports that many correspondents ask if Admiral Dewey would back W J Bryan at Kansas City. The paper notes Dewey has stated he is a democrat of the people and opposes imperialism, implying he would support Bryan if nominated.
General Robert McCulloch issues General Order LS calling Confederate camps in Missouri to attend the annual reunion of the National Association at Louisville on May 30 and 31 and June 1 to 3, with special railroad rates. The order includes a passage praising the role of women in Southern soldiers lives.
W H Hall writes in the Springfield Mass Republican that Mr. Bryan is trusted by Southern Illinois neighbors who know him well. They describe him as thoroughly American, honest, patriotic, and conscientious in all actions, with an open life and a political character beyond mere politics.
E B Morrison killed his brother M B Morrison at their home two miles east of Edmonds Washington on a Wednesday. The quarrel arose from a game of canis. The men exchanged shots at a hundred feet. The survivor is under arrest.
A Missouri editor declares next week the paper will be run like Jessie James would, warning delinquent subscribers of calls and accounts in danger of being pursued, or else the sheriff will take over.
Washington reporters cite Major Rathbone of Hamilton Ohio claiming the McKinley administration will not remove him from his Cuba post and threatening to expose Hanna’s alleged bribery schemes. Rathbone, long linked to Hanna’s 1898 senate bid and bribery accusations, could rekindle calls for reinvestigation if he testifies.
Louisville May 21 W 8 Taylor issued an order to General D R Collier directing immediate militia dismissal and surrender of office to Beckham’s successor once the supreme court mandate failed. He then disappeared, reportedly heading to Indiana to join Charles Finley.
Indianapolis May 21 Charles Finley former Kentucky secretary of state was arrested here for complicity in the Goebel plot. Gary Mount refuses requisition for Finley’s return and Finley is released.
Osceola Mo May 21 The St Clair County Democratic convention selected a full ticket for the county offices including Representative W W Warren Collector John L Simons Recorder John S Pence Assessor W E Boles Sheriff E L Nance Prosecuting Attorney I M Livesay Treasurer C L Housley Surveyor W A Ingram Judge First District David Walker Second District S C Peden The slate lists candidates for every post in the county race.
Havana notes report deputy auditor W H Reeves confessed at midnight and turned over 4500 dollars given by C Flow Neeley the ex financial agent of posta in Havana is under arrest. General Wood and postal inspectors would not disclose confession details. In Washington the House Judiciary Committee discussed the Neely case and Cuba policy with a sub committee to report next Tuesday.
On May 1 about 700 insurgents attacked the town of the Forty third infantry in Catarmati ziit, Samar. American forces killed 200 rebels with three American wounded. Major John Gilmore and 100 men of the Forty third infantry were ambushed May 6 near Pambungan. The engagement left 75 insurgents dead, with no American casualties. Lennor returned after landing four troops to reinforce Colonel Bell. Two additional troops under Major Hugh Sims landed at Legaspi to bolster Lisgos garrison, encountering numerous insurgent fortifications and skirmishes. three horses were lost, while officers claimed 40 insurgents killed despite native reports of higher totals.
Former vice presidential candidate Charles A Towne of the People’s Party arrives in Chicago en route to Kansas City to confer with Silver Republicans about Ohio delegation. Towne declines comment on a Democratic nomination but says his name will be presented and a state may endorse his candidacy.
Four special excursions listed with sale dates May 28 and 29 for Louisville routes. Utah trips depart July 9 July 17 and Aug 1 with return by Oct 1900 at one fare plus 82 round trip. United Confederate Voter Reunion in Louisville May 30 to June 3 with sale May 28 and 29, good return by July 4. Agent E C Vandenvoort.
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