Not Quite So Bad Unofficial Returns Elect All Democratic State Officers
Unofficial county returns elect all Democratic state officers except the governor. Legislature appears Democratic on joint ballot. Stone leads Folk by about 20,000. Gretch, Painter, Swanger, Roach, Tolerton, Gordon, Maring, Cowgill, Falkerson, Major, Wilder, Knott, Cox and Graves listed with respective official tallies and majorities.
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Stone
Folk
Gretch
Painter
Swanger
Roach
Tolerton
Gordon
Maring
Cowgill
Falkeraon
Major
Wilder
Knott
Supreme Court
Cox
Graves
After the election the Democrats seek unity in Missouri
The Butler Weekly Times notes Republicans claim vast gains but Missouri loses the governor, while Democrats gain elsewhere. It argues Bryan unlikely to be elected president, urges Democrats to unite against intraparty division and condemn metropolitan papers that sow discord.
Bates County Vote Tabulated For Major Parties And Judge Seats
Bates county tabulates the vote on the two main parties and summarizes other parties and the senatorial vote. Democratic majority about 500 with Judge DeArmond leading by 642 and Wats B Dawson county ticket by 624. Bulock trimmed to 99, Hyde up 150 in south district, Padock largest northern district majority. A valuable reference table.
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Bates County
Judge DeArmond
Wats. B. Dawson
W. J. Bullock
Republicana
Paddock
Kansas City paper accuses Falk of fraud in nomination fight
The Kansas City Star-Times accuses Falk of being cheated out of the senatorial nomination and alleges country precincts manipulated the result. It credits hostility to Senator Stone and hints the paper favors defeating the Democratic party’s chances. It asks how country Democrats view the charge of fraud.
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Kansas City Star-Times
Falk
Post-Dispatch
Stone
Dr J D Todd Pardoned in Missouri Release
Dr J D Todd of Vernon county was released from prison on a gubernatorial commutation. He had served since March 6, 1906, after being convicted of second degree murder in the death of Richard Wall, a Richards merchant. More than 5000 Vernon Bates and nearby residents urged his release, joined by medical and Confederate veteran groups and many legislators. Two sons and a daughter welcomed him as he returned to Richards Vernon County.
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Jefferson City
J. D. Todd
Vernon County
Folk
Urder
Todd
Richard Wall
Richards
Dr. Todd
Wall
Vernon
Bates
Colunsles
Richards, Vernon Co
Missouri Congressmen by Districts and Party Affiliation
The Missouri delegation is listed by district with party labels. Democrats hold districts one through nine and eleven, while Republicans hold districts ten through sixteenth, naming representatives James T. Lloyd W. W. Rucker Joshua W. Alexander Charles Book er William P. Borland David A. DeArmond Courtney W. Hamlin Dorsey W. Shackleford Champ Clark Patrick F. Gill Richard Bartholdt Harry M. Coudrey Politte Elvins Charles A. Crow Charles Morgan and A. P. Murphy across the state.
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Missouri
Democrate
Flest
James T. Lloyd
Shelbina
W. W. Rucker
Keytesville
Joshua W. Alexander
Gallatin
Charles Booker
Savannah
William P. Borland
Kansas City
David A. DeArmond
Butler
Courtney W. Hamlin
Springfield
Dorsey W. Shackleford
Jefferson City
Champ Clark
Hadley’s Solid Vote Amid Liquor Interest Claims
The Carthage Democrat accuses Hadley of securing election through brewer money and liquor influence. It asserts Hadley won solid support in brewery wards and that Missouri Republican papers withhold the truth, predicting his administration will serve special interests tied to the liquor industry.
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Hadley
St. Louis
S+. Louis
Missouri
Carthage
Marriage Licenses for Rich Hill and Appleton City couples
Chas Petie of Rich Hill and Beulah Irene Urr of Rich Hill, both Mo, appear on marriage license list along with C W McKinley of Appleton City and Nina Beard of Sprace Mo. The brief notice records two local license grants in Missouri communities.
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Chas. Petiie
Rich Hill
Beulah Irene Urr
C.W. McKinley
Appleton City
Nina Beard
Sprace
Prosecution in Elkhart over Turkey Dispute Leads to Fine
Prosecuting Attorney W B Daw son presented the case against Frank Hoard charged with assaulting Smith Anderson, an elderly neighbor, near Hoard’s property. The altercation followed Anderson’s turkeys straying onto Hoard’s land, climaxing when Hoard rode out armed with a whip and struck Anderson. Tried Saturday before Justice Ellis Hand at the Silverdale school house, Hoard was fined 5.00 plus costs as tempers flared and a punch-up nearly broke out.
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W B. Dawson
Elkhart
Frank Hoard
Smith Anderson
Hoard
Anderson
Justice of the Peace
Ellis Hand
Silverdale
Heard
Ex-Confederate Day Picnic in Butler Honors Old Soldiers
Saturday in Butler featured ex Confederates and old soldiers gathering for their first picnic in years. A Confederate flag was raised at the courthouse, dinner fed many, and Commander Pierce Hackett led an afternoon program with poetry by Miss Fannie Catron and remarks by Congressman DeArmond honoring the remnant of Confederate veterans.
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Butler
Johnonles
Court House
Pierce Hackett
Father Ryan
Slaughter of Ducks to be Investigated in Rich Hill
A state game warden arrived in Rich Hill on Saturday to probe alleged duck hunting violations. He claims solid evidence that local duck banters exceed the daily limit of twenty five ducks, with authorities preparing to act on the violations.
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Rich Hill
Hunters blamed for slaughter of waterfowl locally
The letter claims home hunters from across the state are plundering ducks with no regard for sport. It notes one man allegedly killed 65 mallard ducks in a day, skinned them, and discarded the carcasses in a river, prompting vows to pursue charges and restitution if evidence is found.
Pound Sale Offer By Y W Walker And R T Judy
Will sell by pound or in pound boxes at 12kc per pound. Delivery available at Butler Virginia or Amores. Inquiries by phone or mail to Y W Walker or R T Judy.
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Butler
Virginis
Amores
Y. W. Walker
R.T. Judy
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