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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
4
Col. John P. Tracy, Springfield legislator, submitted his resignation to Gov. Dockery on Saturday. A violent Christmas Day storm blew down a five story building in Washington Indiana, causing multiple fatalities and prompting emergency response.
The penitentiary stored 3,300 pounds of turkey 2,500 mince pies and five barrels of cranberries as extras for a Christmas dinner for inmates.
The report notes General Kyd Douglass, chief of Stonewall Jackson's staff, died at his home in Hagerstown Maryland last Friday. It adds that over 5,000,000 pennies have shipped from the Philadelphia mint in five years, which if laid end to end would cover about 25,000 miles. A disaster in East Buffalo New York saw 7000 sheep burned in a stockyard fire Monday night. sheds swept by flames prevented release, with estimated losses around $75,000.
Hon Harry B Hawes will publicly announce his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor at a ward meeting in St Louis on January 11. He has opened campaign headquarters with noted newspaper man Robt Yoat in charge.
Managers of the Folk campaign plan a Saturday meeting in St Louis with representatives from every Folk club in the state expected to attend. Speeches will be given by Mr Folk Congress man Vandiver and others. A large number of Democratic leaders from various regions are anticipated to meet and confer.
W G Jones city marshal of Cherryvale Kansas was shot and killed Monday while attempting to arrest a desperado named Hughes six miles southeast of Cherryvale. Jones left town warned Hughes was dangerous but believed he could act alone. Hughes escaped.
The Wichita Eagle rails against Kansas legislature accusing it of looting the state treasury with high taxes. It contrasts Missouri, where taxes are lower and the treasury reportedly holds about $2,900,000 with less risk of theft.
Jobn B. Kirby, a Texae oil and lumber magnate, backs United States Senator J. W. Bailey of Texas for the presidential nomination. He argues Bailey could win easily and suggests alternates Lam for Gray, Parker, or Gorman if Bailey falls short. Kirby notes 100000 Southerners in New York would vote for Bailey, not Roosevelt, and could carry New York.
A Missouri to New York Christmas turkey shipment carried nineteen cars on passenger time. The load supplied 31,000 homes and fed 327,000 people, marking the first such train from Missouri. Cars were assembled at Butler and Harrisonville by Carpenter & Shafer along the Missouri Pacific and Wabash lines near Moberly.
Attorney General E C Crow, presently in California for health, is praised as the only man who ever succeeded himself as Attorney General. Detractors say party harmony could be preserved if Crow were nominated, and supporters believe his record against boodlers and public stance would make him a unifying governor candidate.
Col John G Prather known as Griff Prather was a fisherman hunter and businessman in St Louis. A Civil War veteran he earned the title colonel and served as national committeeman from Missouri from 1850 to 1896. He retired from politics after a split with free silver factions and recently served as jury commissioner. He enjoyed Camp Prather on Black River near Poplar Bluff Arkansas and remained a steadfast Democrat.
A historical note argues the United States shifted recognition unevenly, acknowledging Panama after its revolution but delaying recognition of Texas and Hungary. it cites a treaty with New Granada promising peace and friendship, and cites Secretary Hay’s October 28 1903 statement that the treaty remained in force.
Topeka December 28 Chairman Albaugh calls Republican state committee to meet January 6 to choose time and place for the state convention. Cities competing include Topeka Hutchinson Wichita and Fort Scott with a March date planned. The panel aims to lead as the first 1904 state convention backing Roosevelt.
The column cites a wave of railway tragedies across Pennsylvania Michigan and Kansas with sixty killed and over two hundred injured nationwide over two years sparking a demand for reform The piece argues that Americans risk unsafe travel as corporate control of public utilities yields high casualties and suggests government ownership as a remedy.
Springfield Ohio December 27 1900 The Ohio Republican scene erupts as J B Clingerman announces a late state convention timing. Senators Hanna and Roosevelt are at loggerheads with Hanna denying candidacy and party leaders weighing the implications for the national race. The clamor around Hanna’s possible entry intensifies as supporters on both sides claim advantages in the looming contest.
In Worcester on December 28 a group of 48 apiarists formed a progressive matrimonial club to pressure bashful men into leap year marriages. Officers and bylaws were set, membership capped at 100, and a $1 wedding assessment per member was approved to fund a gift to the brides. A five member committee will arrange a social proposal event on New Year’s night.
The Great Republican paper of Ohio argues that nominating Roosevelt will bring eight years of democracy to the nation, framing the political shift as a sustained period of reform and governance.
Berlin December 28 Bryan's address before the American chamber of commerce Saturday night is widely discussed by journals and clubs. Verbatim reports say he justified his sincerity and eloquence. Reichstag members bankers professors and officials praise his call for amiable international relations and warn against force in securing peace. The Kaiser reportedly refused him audience fearing to offend Roosevelt. Bryan later visited The Hague and Tolstoy, noting the Count’s reply when asked if he is a socialist.
Jefferson City Dec 24 Charles Kratz a St Louis fugitive bol der will be taken to St Louis for trial Mexico has granted his extradition to the United States Gov Dockery received a telegram from Washington stating Mexico has granted the extradition The assistant secretary of state signed FD Loostus The St Louis police board ordered chief of detectives to return to Mexico and secure Kratz The Mexican government will hand Kratz into St Louis custody
A fragmented, early 20th century style piece muses on brides being judged as beautiful and happy by social norms. It suggests pain from womanly weakness and promotes a tonic claimed to restore plumpness and color, attributed to Dr. Pierce’s remedies.
In Grand Rapids Michigan a head on crash between two Pere Marquette passenger trains near East Paris yields twenty one dead and twenty nine injured. The disaster blamed on a blizzard that extinguished a red signal light at McCord’s station preventing the westbound train from stopping to receive orders.
L E Ferguson Ringwood Ok city marshal was shot dead on Ringwood streets by Clinton Fox a farmer near the town outskirts after an attempted arrest for carrying a concealed weapon. Fox was killed by a posse minutes later as he rode away.
A Marshall young man planned marriage to a city belle who revealed she is a somnambulist. He hesitated then asked about the wedding church and their future. The tale illustrates a cautious approach as he weighed the surprising declaration.
Five robbers attacked the Kiowa bank early morning using nitro glycerin and fled after a firefight with local citizens. They secured about $600 in silver and $1,000 in bills. one robber screamed and dropped his six shooter. Local residents Chaster A. Birge Hemp Bell and others fired on the band as they escaped east on foot amid confusion and darkness.
Cleveland Dec 27 Delegates from Cuyahoga home county of Senator Hanna will send ninety delegates to the state convention and the congressional district comprising most of Cleveland two delegates to the national Republican convention May 14 and led by supporters of Hanna for president.
Washington December 28 Sen Hank Hale chairman of the naval affairs committee said the present session will add liberal pay and provisions. He asserts that once authorized ad tions are completed the United States will have a stronger navy than any nation except Great Britain.
A farmer urges proper feeding based on scientific nutrition. It mentions bone, flesh, and brain foods for development, recommends Scott's Emulsion with cod liver oil as a standard aid for growing children and livestock.
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