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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
4
The Weekly Times will be sent to any address for one year postage paid at $1.00. Subscriptions are managed by J. D. Allen and Eprror. J. D. Atlew & Co., Proprietors.
A political ticket shows candidates for county and regional offices including clerk and judge posts. The article notes a man who once led a decisive political campaign, though defeated and removed, offering little guidance on organizing efforts.
In Missouri this fall voters will choose three members of the supreme court one state superintendent of public instruction two railroad commissioners sixteen congressmen and a legislative body to elect a senator to succeed Senator West.
Lord Prancefote, the Spitish ambassador to the United States, died suddenly at the embassy in Washington County at the age of four. He had represented the English government at Wickington for thirteen years.
Supreme judge Francie M Chaock died at his Kawisas City home Saturday night from apoplexy. Funeral services were held Tuesday with many members of the supreme court and distinguished lawyers from across the state in attendance.
The fiscal cost of the Philippine war to June 30, 1001 totals 81.86 per head for the U S population, while exports to the islands add only cents per head. The note frames this as a major commercial benefit of retaining the islands.
A Bates County correspondent notes the Democratic party has formed a solid ticket designed to win confidence and respect from all citizens, appealing to voters as safe and sound regardless of party politics. The piece emphasizes public awareness of the party's readiness.
W O Atkeson writes an open letter to the public in the Republican Press. The editor captions the piece noting that Sinteore Bro Funk likely had misgivings about readers taking it seriously. The caption warns that his shift from denouncing the GOP to urging a populist vote questions his sincerity.
At the Nevada Democratic county convention last Saturday delegates were named to the Spring field judicial convention. Nominees for Supreme Judge include W. W. Graves with a slate listing W. M. Bowker Irvin Gordon O H Hoss E Gilbert T J Myers A E Elliott J A Fulker son John Webb and E XII Hurst. Resolutions endorsed Governor Docker's administration and praised Sam B Cook for his defense of Missouri and the Democratic party against party critics in the public press.
The piece denounces excessive lobbying and urges electing honest, incorruptible legislators to curb influence from lobbyists. It argues that if lawmakers are immune to graft, lobbyists lose power, and the public will no longer fear bribery as a path to influence.
A Missouri Democratic rebuttal argues Republican corruption charges are baseless slander. It cites Governor Dockery hiring top national experts to audit state books after the war, finding the records satisfactory, and urges the Republican editor to study the pamphlet from the State Auditor.
Rollins Bingham, who surrendered after years in concealment to answer forgery charges, had his case dismissed by Kansas City prosecutors. The Kansas City Star recalls Bingham as a prominent figure during the real estate boom, son of Gen. George GC Bingham. He once practiced law, and his stepmother, Mrs. Bingham, reportedly learned a false deed of trust encumbered property she held. She died forgiving Rollins.
The Odd Fellows home in Liberty Missouri houses 86 inmates including 36 life 16 boys and 44 elderly. Maintenance costs about 700 dollars monthly are funded by a state wide assessment on 37000 Odd Fellows. Last year assessments were 30 cents per member and may rise to 50 cents to cover 10000 dollars in improvements.
The Bates County Record marks its thirty seventh mile post under editor O. D. Austin. He recalls early Butler conditions with daily mails expanding to six mails a day. He notes growth in rail lines, schools, churches, and public buildings reflecting a progressive community.
Dickinson was nominated to state senate at Appleton City last week without opposition. with such men as Dickinson in the senate, the cry of lobbists loses its terror with the people. MicKinson is described as an able lawyer and a strong man, and the party can be congratulated on his nomination.
Abraham Witherop, charged with killing William Grow on April 17, 1902, was taken from Paris jail by a mob and hanged at 2 a.m. He had been arraigned before Judge Eby and the trial set for June 30. Rumors of mob action rose as officers hurried him to court.
An ad claims most women can attain perfect health through Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. It asserts cures for weakness, nervousness, irritability, and female ailments, with testimonials describing relief after seven months of use. The piece emphasizes restored regularity and alleviation of headaches and backaches.
Pills Cuticura Resolvent Pills chocolate coated come in 60 doses at 25c each as a tasteless odourless economical substitute for the celebrated liquid Cuticura Resolvent. Each pill equals one teaspoonful of the liquid and claims to be alterative antiseptic tonic and digestive, purifying blood and skin.
Complete external and internal treatment claims to cleanse skin, soften crusts, soothe inflammation and purify the blood. The advertisement promises cure for torturing rashes, itching, burning and hair loss from infancy to old age. Includes depots at Charterhouse Square London and other locations.
A mass meeting in Osteola Missouri spurred by General John B. Henderson agreed to a settlement process for St Clair County railroad bonds. Judge John F. Philips will fix the funding amount for a long term, low interest bond issue to be put to voters. Delegates will meet June 7 and June 9 to arrange a Kansas City conference with federal court officials to determine the sum. The county judges may meet without deputy marshal interference to aid settlement efforts.
Representative Stephens of Lexus introduces a resolution against accepting or erecting statues of foreign kings emperors or potentates who claim divine right. The measure argues such statues repudiate the bill of rights and Constitution and insult Revolutionary memories by endorsing hereditary rule.
Notice is given that letters of administration with will annexed on the estate of Henry Luteenhizer deceased were granted to the undersigned by the Bates County Probate Court in Bates County Missouri dated May 2. All persons with claims against the estate must exhibit them within one year from the grant date or be barred from benefits. if not exhibited within two years, claims will be forever barred. DEL LUTSEN MIZE, next administrator with will annexed.
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