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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
3
Seek 110 Review Henry Reinheimer stated expected to begin within about thirty days the build of new telephone line between itleh Hill and Busler. The business between the two towns has grown so much that one line cannot handle demand without delay. The duplicate line aims to improve patron accommodation, with the old line overhauled, new poles placed, and obstructions cleared to reduce outages.
The Missouri Editors Association adopts resolutions endorsing the St Louis Republic's fight and praises its democratic principles. The group lauds the paper's fearless stance, complimenting its management and public spirited conduct at a September dinner meeting.
The piece argues for Bryan as the better candidate, praising voters for trust and integrity while noting regional shifts toward the Democratic side. It cites historical echoes from 1882 and predicts Taft’s defeat, with Missouri editor praise for Gov. Cowherd’s stump skills and oratorical impact.
From the New York World a detailed critique of Theodore Roosevelt accusing him of using campaign funds from corporate sources and appointing allies tied to big business in 1904. The piece argues Roosevelt's actions—financing, patronage, and policy alignment—mirror today’s concerns about integrity and influence in politics. It raises questions about Foraker's stance and the consistency of presidential charity toward critics versus allies.
From Cleveland Plain Center: a mislaid surveying pin derailed a Baden tunnel project. Two bores aimed to meet at Forback but missed by twenty six feet causing nearly one million dollars of losses and months of delay. Investigators suspect a discharged worker sought revenge.
Visitors registered at the Democratic Headquarters during the past week include C W Ray J M Patty J Stotte W W Graves Oliver C Boxley Huston Mallett Mt Pleasant J N Homer and many others across towns such as Montgomery Mo Visalia Cal Deer Creek Deepwater Spruce Shawnee Mt Pleasant St Louis Kansas City Pittsburg Kan New Home Pleasant Gap Elk City Me Pleasant West Point Lone Oak Elkhart Amsterdam Virginia and honor Champ Clark.
The letter criticizes Roosevelt for claiming credit on a rebates law, arguing it was passed after the last Democratic administration. It labels Roosevelt’s replies as ignorant and disingenuous while contrasting Bryan as a gentleman upholding truth and condemning Roosevelt’s supposed hypocrisy in the “square deal” rhetoric.
North Bates exhibitors sweep ribbons at the county fair with George Argenbright Dora Reist and Henry Mondy claiming top prizes. Charles Argenbright scored with a mule while Crate Woods earned a ribbon for his horse.
Frank ManVlair of Buxton Iowa and Nannie Pearl Williams of Amsterdam Iowa listed among marriage licenses. Also Chas Beshore of Rich Hill and Opal Starr of Butler along with Jease H Little Mattle Jones of Butler named in license notices.
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