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Newspaper

Butler Weekly Times

Location

Butler, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1902

Page

2

Recognition of Union Moves in Midwest Coal Regions

Delegates from district 14 21 and 25 representing 40000 coal miners in Kansas Missouri Arkansas and Indian Territory declare industrial war on non union firms. They plan financial backing from three districts and national organization with a joint action deferred until next year due to the anthracite strike. Focus targets Central Coal and Coke and Western Coal and Mining firms while East assistance is expected after its battles. Politics barred from United Mine Workers activities.

Pittsburg Kan Kansas Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Tooward Central Coal and Coke Company Western Coal and Mining Company West East United Mine Workers

Saloonkeeper Sues City Over Selling to Women in Denver

Daniel Cronin, owner of a saloon, asks the United States Supreme Court to rule on a Denver ordinance barring selling liquor to women. He alleges constitutional discrimination and deprivation of property without due process, claiming women have equal rights and suffrage. The District Court upheld the ordinance, but the state supreme court overturned it.

Washington United States Supreme Court Daniel Cronin Denver Colo Cronin Colorado District Court State Supreme Court

Husband Shoots Duo Then Ends Own Life in Harrisburg

Laboring under the impression he had killed his wife and her stepfather Thomas Harper, the man shot at Price and Mrs Harper before walking to a ball park, declaring his intent to die. He then killed himself with a pistol shot to the heart. Mrs Harper and Mr Price were unhurt.

Harrisburg Thomas Harper Harper Shawneetown

Judge Kellar Denial in Starvation Order Statement

Federal Judge Kellar declares he would not issue the so called starvation order for personal reasons and offers a statement from Charleston West Virginia dated August first. The missive addresses corrections to a prior injunction and emphasizes the court’s stance on the actions described.

Charleston W. Va Kellar

Softened Tears Tracey In Northwest Horseplay Gone Sour

Eyeland area residents report Samuel Evans recalling a June incident in which a man claiming to be Tracey brandished a Winchester and revolvers, forced feeding, and wounded Evans before fleeing toward the Columbia River. A separate report from Wenatchee notes Harry Tracey’s six mile downstream travels with riders and horses, dining with the Saunders and McElDowneys, then fleeing south after menacing the ranch.

Eylensburg Wash Samuel Evans Here Brown Tracey Lyons Eyvand Columbia River Evans Wenatchee Siovelock Oelock Harry Tracey W. A. Sanders J. McEdowney Cascade Tie McEldowney Jude Saunders Auddle Columbia

Miners Clash Breaks Up Keota Meeting

A mob attacked a meeting of Central Coal and Coke Company union miners at Keota. William Kelso of Higbee and George Monahan were confronting nonunion workers when the assault occurred. Kelso was wounded in the face and head, taken to Jacksonville for transport home. Authorities were alerted and expect arrests as names of assailants are known.

Revier Central Coal and Coke Company Keota William Kelso Higbee Kelso Jacksonville George Watson Brush Gilstrap

Chicago actress stops Guthrie murder plot in countryside

Miss Ber nice Montgomery, a Chicago actress in Guthrie for the summer, intervened in a quarrel between two farmers. One man, drunk, had assaulted the other, who drew a revolver and threatened murder. Montgomery leaped from a carriage, seized the weapon, and forced the armed man to leave. She then warned him with a whip to go home, and he complied. Her actions prevented the fatal clash and she reported the incident upon returning to Guthrie.

Guthrie, Okla Bernice Montgomery Chicago Guthrie Sbe Miss Montgomery

Bryan Will Meet Dolliver in Joint Debate

A Holt county political delegation suggests holding the congressional convention in Mound City on August 21 during the harvest home picnic there, instead of St. Joseph. The plan envisions a joint debate between Senator Dolliver and William Jennings Bryan at the Mound City gathering.

St. Joseph A. W. Brewster Republican Congressional Committee John Kennish Holt County David W. Porter Dolliver Town William Jennings Bryan Mound City

German Official Tours United States Sees Mutual Benefits

Privy Councillor Goldberger of the German Imperial Consultative Board for Commercial Measures concludes an eight month stay in the United States with praise for American industry. He warns of financial risks amid rapid enterprise while urging closer German American cooperation and exchange of methods to harmonize interests across nations.

Goldberger Imperial German Consultative Board For Commercial Measures Finiches Berlin Europe Exis Atlantic Pacific Urises United States Germany

Telephones From Train Show Travel Contact Device

Dr. A. D. Jones of Louisville has tested a traveling contact device on a moving train. The first success was marked by a telephone ring in Louisville while a conversation occurred with Dr. Jones aboard a train moving at ten miles per hour. The test was arranged by Attila Cox, president of the Louisville Henderson and St. Louis railroad, and occurred on a track between Cloverport and Stephensport.

A. D. Jones Louisville A. M. McCracken Louisville, Henderson & St. Louis Dr. Jones

Few English College Songs Note Scarcity in Britain

The article argues that few English college songs exist compared with German universities due to differing tendencies among British youth. It suggests Oxford and Cambridge undergraduates treat university life less as a sacred vocation and music culture receives less reverent, enthusiastic attention overall.

Oxford Cambridge Ronn Jena

British Ship Lena Brings Volcanic Dust Mementos

Captain Nibbs of the British vessel Lena reports a Barbadoes voyage on May 10 when a rain of volcanic dust covered decks and awnings for hours. The crew shoveled seven tons of the dust into the hold to use as ballast and now offers it as a collectible item for eruption memories.

Drimgs Cargco Volencie Nibbs Lena New York Barbadoes Pelee

Unespected Windfall for Hoboken Martins Heirs

A card in the newspaper informs the Martin family of Hoboken that they are heirs to more than 3,000 dollars growing from a $200 bank deposit made years ago. The father, a railroad worker, misplaced the bank book and forgot the account, but it continued to accrue until after his death when the bank advertised for heirs.

Martin Hoboken

Imitation Panama Hats and Airship Dreams

Readers debate imitations vs genuine goods with the Chicago Record-Herald noting the rarity of convincing imitations. Santos-Dumont believes air ships could cross from America to Europe in two days, though practical obstacles remain unimagined by him. A horseless carriage danger is discussed, with the Chicago Tribune warning no horseless vehicle is truly safe.

Chicago Record Herald Santos-Demont Santos-Dumont America Europe Chicago Record-Herald The Chicago Tribune

Have Medicine Chest Ordered for House of Representatives

The Senate sergeant at arms will house a medical chest in the office to aid minor operations and emergencies. A December resolution proposed buying an emergency case of medicines and instruments for use in the house, not to exceed $50. The committee on accounts favored it with an amendment for medical professionals Wilson Ball and Showalter to select contents. The measure cites past illnesses and the need for rapid physician access. Mr Meyer of Louisiana supported the purchase noting a prior acute indigestion episode.

Senate Wilson Brooklyn Delgate Mark Smith Artona Committee On Accounts Wilson, Ball Delaware Showalter Pennsylvania Meyer Louisiana Robertson

Minister Wu Dines On Rice In American Style

Washington residents watched Minister Wu from the Chinese legation visit the Rice Kitchen and dine on rice prepared in several forms including boiled, croquettes, salad, pudding, and pie. He used an American knife and fork, speaking with attendants in his native tongue as he enjoyed the meal alongside the meal’s diners. His blue silk attire stood out amid the casual dining room.

Washington Rice Kitchen Legation

Grover Cleveland Secures Summer Oyster Privileges

Ex-President Grover Cleveland plans a summer at Gray Gables in Buzzards Bay Massachusetts where he becomes owner of a vast oyster bed tract and gains exclusive fishing rights by using a Princeton resident as the shore proprietor. The Bourne town limits the rights to residents, but Cleveland’s superintendent Bradsford Wright bought shore miles to obtain the privilege.

Grover Cleveland Buzzard’s Bay Mass Monument Beach Manomet River Mr. Cleveland Bourne Princeton N. J Bradsford Wright

Bishop Prohibits Women in Surpliced Choirs

Bishop Burgess of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island orders women singers in nine missions under the Cathedral of the Incarnation retired, citing distaste for women wearing cassocks and surplices. He permissions women to sing but rejects such vestments, urging modest attire.

Burgess Long Island Cathedral of the Incarnation

Ganshixe Moves to Spain for Sunny Outlook

Ganshixe relocates to Spain seeking better climate as the country reports about 3,400 hours of sunshine annually. The change highlights Spain's sun rich profile and potential lifestyle shift for Ganshixe.

Spain

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure All Stages

A 100 reward note claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh, a constitutional disease, through internal use that acts on blood and mucous surfaces. The advertise offers $100 for any case it fails to cure and invites readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cumney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio.

S.S. S Hall F. J. Cumney & Co Tutedo,o. B Druggis Ge

Campbell Estate Probate Notice in Butler County

Notice is given to creditors and interested parties in the estate of William Mio. IL Campbell, administrator, intends to make final settlement at the next term of the Bowen County Probate Court. The county, state Missouri, to be held at Butler on the day of A. D. 20__. Administrator: Eb Campbell.

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Notice of Final Settlement for Boswell Deceased

Notice announces final settlement of the estate of Boswell, with interested parties named as heirs and executors. The document specifies claim procedures and deadlines for objecting to the settlement and verifying accounts in the court of probate.

Notice on Letters Testamentary for Jane Kepty

A notice states letters testamentary are granted regarding the estate of Jane Kepty. The document names the fiduciary and directs interested parties to follow probate procedures and respond within the required period. The location and exact court are referenced but not fully provided in the fragment.

A Liberal Farm Papers Club Offer

A broad farm paper club offer combines the Live Stock Indicator the Poultry Farmer and Farmers Institute Editions with our own paper. The four publications cost 1.25 for one year, a limited time price. Samples may be examined at the office.

Ite Farmers’ Institute

A Most Liberal Offer The St Louis Mirror

The St Louis Mirror is a twenty eight page weekly review edited by William Marion Keedy with a staff of writers offering social religious scientific financial literary and artistic coverage. It targets merchants teachers professionals politicians and homemakers and invites readers to receive the Mirror by sending 10 cents in silver or stamps to the St. Louis address.

St. Louis

Administration Notice of Graves County Grant

Administrator's Notice records probate in Graves County granting letters of administration to M. Griggs for the deceased. Creditors must present claims by a specified date or be barred. otherwise the court proceeds with estates settlement.

Sotios Sameson M. Griggs Decesasu Prove Court Bales Sakd Etube

Notice Ja hereb wile will ven that letters of need hon bs eu ve fant ye bese Brant

[No readable facts present to summarize into a proper notice. content appears garbled and lacks identifiable entities or actions.]

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