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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
4
The Butler Weekly Times indicates weekly Thursday publication by J Db Allen as editor and proprietor. The issue is entered at Butler Missouri post office as a first class mail matter.
A list presents numerous officials and candidates with varied spellings, including President Willem J. Kyen and Governor William Cowhern, along with state roles such as Secretary of State Corvelinna Roach and Attorney General Kilod 4 Major. The garbled roster also shows Judge Supreme Walter W. Graves and Congress David A DeArmond among others, indicating OCR errors in a historical ballot or public notice.
The piece denounces Republican alleged frauds in Missouri polls and defends the Democratic stance on fair voting. It quotes the Democratic platform praising impartial election law, warns of GOP manipulation, and calls for primary reform to curb cross party nomination influence. It contrasts GOP tactics with Democratic appeals for ballot integrity and equal representation in judges and poll clerks.
solicitation urges township organizers to unite for the party's national and state tickets. calls for efforts to mobilize in Butler Oct. to help achieve a 40,000 vote majority for Bryan and Cowherd.
Campaign opening sets Bates County fair for October 1 with Champ Clark slated to speak and a full day of rallies. Big crowds expected Thursday and Friday, including a noon picnic and afternoon address by Clark. Dem supporters urged to mobilize. Republican presence invited. Fair exhibits, livestock, and a strong corn display noted. fakers warned to be avoided.
The Democratic state campaign opened in Sedalia on Tuesday with gubernatorial nominee William H Cowherd and Congressman Ollie James of Kentucky before a large crowd at Liberty Park. Democrats from surrounding counties arrived by extra trains as enthusiasm rose. Speeches by Cowherd and James drew frequent applause, followed by further remarks at the Opera House.
A Windsor Missouri powder explosion in a car killed seven men and burned four fatally with eleven severely burned. Conductor A F Herchberger allegedly threw a lit match at leaking powder after being annoyed by nearby onlookers, wrecking the car and damaging the depot as authorities prepare to determine responsibility.
County chairman J. E. Williams secures rooms for Democratic headquarters at the Pennell Hotel. The reading room is set aside for Democrats to meet neighbors and exchange views with other county Democrats. A responsible Democrat will answer questions and collect information as needed. Big streamers announce the headquarters across the street.
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