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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1902
Page
7
An article rebuts rumors about Spanish Admiral Cervera, praising his gallantry in battle at Santiago and the dignified bearing as his fleet was destroyed. It notes Spain will likely recognize his fighting qualities and the generosity shown by American victors after the engagement.
A Missouri report says Gov Dockery may oppose Lake Contrary grounds for military use and hints the entire state militia could encamp there next year. The week features a parade at the camp, a review honoring Adjutant General W. T. Cameron, and a sham battle with heat injuries reported among troops.
Ad claims a medicine cures a cold in one day, refunds the money if it fails. Mentions E. W. Grove’s name on each box and a 25 cent price. Promotional language typical of old patent cure ads. No verifiable claims or directions provided.
A two week old girl was found on the northbound Belt line train and brought to Bluff. The infant, dressed and in a basket with a change of clothes, is believed to have been placed aboard at Bearden, about eighty miles away. Mrs Delmar J Chaplan of Bluff has adopted the child.
Virginia women who may act as notaries public under the new constitution are astonished by an oath requiring them to deny past duels and pledge not to duel in the future. The oath, a remnant of 1884 law, amuses Lynchburg as Miss Fannie Gregory signs as the first woman notary. Also: note on children crying from hunger due to worms. White's Cream Vermifuge offered at 25 cents.
A well dressed man about 35 jumped onto a fright engine in Lebanon Missouri, plunged feet first into the smokestack, and died before aid arrived. Coroner noted two letters dated June 10 and July 11 signed by Martin Greelish, likely a railroad worker from East St. Louis.
The court martial of Lieutenant Edwin A. Hickman First Cavalry in Manila concluded after two sessions. The defense admitted all specifications except a dispute over the word unlawful and argued justification under general order 100. No telegraphic order from General Chaffee was produced.
A well dressed man entered the Fortville Indiana bank at noon and fired a pistol at Assistant Cashier Prettipo, then demanded 2500 dollars or death. The shot missed. After a pursuit into nearby woods, about twenty five men captured him despite his gunfire. He refused to name himself and was not seriously hurt.
Shelby county reports an influx of land buyers from neighboring states as Missouri promotes cheap lands and lower taxes. The state emphasizes low debt and a large school fund, with counties receiving more school money than their tax intake. Missourians take pride in the state and its government.
El Paso Texas suffered flooding as Girands River overflowed from northern mountains. Water two feet deep surrounded the depot roundhouse and shops in Big Springs east of El Paso, halting Texas Pacific trains since Saturday night due to washouts and heavy rain.
William J. Bryan campaigned through Rockland and Bath Maine on July 25 delivering speeches to crowds of about 10 000 along a train breakfast visit and an open air address to 3 000 at the courthouse. Senator Carmack and Charles B. Hamlin accompanied him. Bryan recalled Arthur Sewall and sent pink bouquets to Mrs. Sewall.
A Chicago writer contrasts Ella Wheeler Wilcox and Kate Stockton on marriage proposals with witty defenses of female agency. The piece argues women woo in modern times and cites Japan's 1874 conscription, detailing ages 17 to 40, service terms, and army strength figures.
Coroner’s inquest into the death of Mrs. Cecelia M. Sullivan in Baltimore on July 25 reports she lived eighteen hours after being wounded. She suffered one bullet wound through the heart and a grazing wound, with the case listed as personal safety related.
Maine representative Littlefield voices that without newspapers the work of Congress would be perilous. He says no newspapers would make him unwilling to trust himself alone in the House for fifteen minutes. He underscores the press as essential check and informant on legislative action.
Decatur Illinois--Earl Villings a 16 year old cyclist rode six miles in twenty minutes this morning, then collapsed and died. He had just claimed the quickest time in the township. Authorities investigate the sudden death of a youth observed by bystanders.
New York on July 24 reported a retail price increase for anthracite coal to $8 a ton for all sizes. Domestic sizes rise 50 cents per ton while steam sizes rise 75 cents per ton for users.
Prof Willis L Moore of the Weather Bureau files a patent for a gravity air cooling machine that purifies and dries air to maintain rooms at 70 to 72 degrees in hot weather. He describes the device as simple, portable, safe, and affordable, claiming it could end midsummer heat suffering and be within the means of nearly all households.
The Russian embassy announced Grand Duke Boris, cousin of the czar and 25, will arrive in the United States around July 1. He plans to meet the president, study immigration and American sons of Russian extraction, and then travel on to St. Petersburg via the Trans Siberian railroad after possible time in San Francisco. De Wolf is aboard a German ship in the United States.
Charles M Schwab president of United States Steel orders a Daimler built car from Cannstadt Germany to be delivered in July. The vehicle must reach a mile in 40 seconds or the contract is void. It will have 55 hp and carry four people. Estimated price 12000 with about 35000 duty.
Washington notices warn that Herbert Putnam Librarian of Congress reports no circulating library program by the Library of Congress. A man named F. B. Stewart claimed to operate a Washington traveling library for $2 a year and to issue weekly book shipments but no such activity or staff exists. Putnam affirms the Library is free and unaffiliated with any agent or circulating service.
The Chicago Inter Ocean asserts the man who sold the pistol to Mrs Hetty Green was no cowardly financier, marking him as a capable seller rather than a timorous figure.
Africa pledges expansion in cocoa output to challenge South America and the West Indies. Officials cite growing plantations, rising farm yields, and planned investments to boost exports and regional dominance in the global market.
Harvesting on bottom land around Louisiana Missouri occurs in boats as Mississippi River rises to near fifteen feet the highest since 1800. Farmers gather posting ears in skiffs while bottom wheat fields are waterlogged and bundles are hauled via barges. The Sui levee danger remains at eighteen feet as river falls. The river is about a mile and a half wide and rapid rise blocks train access for sand cars.
An 19th century advertisement claims that men lacking vitality and vigor should take Herbine to purify the blood and strengthen the system. It promotes a 50 cent price and credits H. Lucker as the seller.
An observant person notes the public enjoys advertising columns as much as news pages. Advertisers supply items of direct personal interest with clear information on character and prices, and persistent ads win reader attention among newspaper-tenders.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, by taking it internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. The advert claims a $100 reward for any failing case and invites testimonials from F. J. Carney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists.
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