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Newspaper

Butler Weekly Times

Location

Butler, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1902

Page

2

Weekly crop bulletin notes wet soil and promising prospects

Colombia Missouri June 4 The weekly crop bulletin reports ground too wet in central and western counties delaying cultivation and foul conditions in some districts. Much wheat completed second and third tillage. southern counties replanting underway. Wheat lodging on rice land noted. heavy rains beat down crops in some areas. Some rust and fry reported in a few southwestern counties. Overall crops unusually promising, early wheat in southern counties, hay meadows improved but weeds remain in many old meadows.

Colombia The Weather Bureau Westrn Santa Holland Harnet

Notable Boonville residents die in river wreck

In a river route wreck near Taeloek this evening several people including Boonville leader Joseph Horth and resident Herbert Anderson were killed. The mishap involved the Misseur Tiehie et Nelson line with a passenger and freight train, sparking a fatal crash on the approaching river travel path near Marshall.

Sodetin Molaine Joseph Horth Boonville Herbert Anderson Clackweter Nelson Marshall Paling Taeloek Preagda Sao Ts Oto Daehneer PE Mercer Paninte Teva Looal Freigelit Baat Eerbotnil Mate Torthone Anwlerson

Hisses At Worcester Bridegroom Wedding

A sensational scene at St John’s Church Worcester occurs as Mary Donaher, a Worcester public school forewoman, marries Dr. Maure Quinn of Braeton. One thousand women hiss the couple as poling guards protect the wedding party amidst the mob’s fury following a dispute over a debt allegations involving Dr. Quinn and Miss Bertha Conden.

Worcester Masc St. Johns Ko Mary &. Donaher Maure Wo Quinn Braeton Clurch Ihwnis Hisses Frem Werner Quinn Bertha Conden

Baldwin Arrested for Murder in Sedalia Missouri

Baldwin, a notable political figure, was arrested south of Sedalia on murder charges in the death of Samuel Lipscomb, who died February 15 after a January 20 assault. Coroner's jury had ruled justifiable homicide in Lipscomb's death, but a civil suit for damages was filed. County Attorney Cashman cited new evidence suggesting first degree murder, Baldwin arraigned before Judge Longan and freed on $7,500 bail. case continued to next term.

Sedalia Jehe W Baldwin Politin Samuel L. Lipscent Lipscomb Honsdeide Laperomab Baldwin Cashman Longan

Mark Twain Receives LLD at Missouri Commencement

Mark Twain is awarded the Doctor of Laws at the University of Missouri commencement in Columbia. He delivers a lengthy speech recalling Missouri boyhood and a humorous tale about watermelons, noting how everyone did take them in his youth and reflecting on a mistaken rumor.

Columbia Mark Twain University of Missouri Amatt Gardiner Lathrop Board of Curators of Laws Jesse Clemens Missouri Dave Stiate Hannibal

Unclear Fragment Notes Honors And Remarks

In a fragmented passage a quotation attributed to Mark Twain appears alongside remarks about living to oneself and a possible eulogy. The text also lists conferring degrees and honors, including Doctor of Law and names such as Brian Allen Hitchcock and officials tied to agriculture and merit.

Mark Twain Degrines Brian Allen Hitchcock

Redmond Faces jeers over Kitchener Roberts critique in Commons

In the House of Commons Mr Redmond accused Lord Kitchener and Lord Roberts of grave misconduct and excoriated ministerial policy. Shouts of down with him and jeers from Irish members interrupted the debate as a motion praised arms, while Redmond claimed the House mocked the nation. Separately a drowning fatality occurred seven miles south of Pittsburg as a buggy overturned in a swollen creek. John Welsh and Anna Jenkins survived, but Welsh perished, and searchers have yet to recover his body.

London House of Commons Redmond Lord Kitchener Lord Roberts Mr. Redmond Trish Pittsburg Kaw Janes Rush Creek John Welsh Jack” Welsh Anna Jenkins Welsh A. B.C. Brewing Company

House passes anti anarchist bill after debate

Washington June 5 Congress concluded debate on the anti-anarchy bill with Shelby defending the measure while Loud, Wooten and others questioned its necessity and wisdom. The discussion touched on assassination precedents and public sentiment following the late president’s death.

Former Millionaire Howry Dies by Morphine Overdose

John W Howry a California cattle dealer with Boston ties died in Saginaw Mich hospital after taking morphine in a suicide bid. He was 70 and had planned the act, leaving a note to an undertaker and messages to his sons J. B. and A. K. Howry of Narva, New Mexico. Police found him unconscious Tuesday morning. one son was en route from New Mexico. He had long suffered business troubles and his note cited cause as business troubles with Tyson. He had lived much of his life in Narva, New Mexico and Saginaw.

Mr Loud California Congress Loud Wooten Texas Missouri Kansas John W. Thowry Deter Saginaw Boston Howry J. 8 A.K. Howry Nara Vasa N. M Tyson New Mexico

Sugar Trust Gains From Cuban Sugar Reform Debate

K F Broussard, Louisiana congressman, testified before a Senate committee on relations with Cuba. He reported a Cuba tour and said the American Sugar Refining Co. does not own a large share of the year’s raw sugar, which has been pledged to planter lenders. He predicted lenders will eventually control output and that the American Sugar Refining Co. will earn at least nine percent of the Cuban grant.

Washington K. F. Broussard Congress Louisiana Senate Cuba American Sugar Refining Company American Sugar Refinery

Elephant kills man at Forepaugh circus in Brooklyn

J F Blount aged 11 years from Ft Wayne Indiana was killed this morning by the elephant Topay at Forepaugh and Sells circus in Brooklyn. He was poking a stall water glass at the beast when Topay struck. The elephant lifted him, tossing him to the ground and breaking every bone while beating his brains out.

New York J. F. Blount Ft. Wayfie Ind

Ship Encounters Floating Islands in Caribbean Tale

Captain Warnecke recounts the Donald arriving with fruit near Philadelphia after a voyage from Hanes Island. The crew spotted a drifting landmass with thousands of monkeys and coconuts striking them. They captured two monkeys and later found another floating island with parrots. Warnecke notes Martinique eruption altering coastlines and small lands separating from uninhabited areas.

Philadelphia Donald Enes Warnecke Hanes Waitlin Ishin Caribbown Martinique

Piles Advertisement Promises Fast Relief From Ointment

If you are troubled with that most uncomfortable disease called piles, don't neglect it. Begin using Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment at once for immediate relief and a probable cure. Price 50 cents in bottles, or two for one dollar, at Tucker’s.

Tabler

Gomez Refuses the Pension Open Letter June 5

General Maximo Gomez publishes an open letter in which he declines a $6,000 annual pension set by a Cuban House of Representatives resolution. He urges friends to defeat the measure, arguing it is unfair while Cuban soldiers lack support. He claims he has a government war service bill but will wait until Cuba can pay all soldiers.

Hayne Maximo, Gomez House of Representatives Gomez Cuba

Farm Hands In Demand Hit Southwest Missouri Wheat Harvest

Joplin Missouri June 4 reports a labor shortage hampering wheat farmers in Southwest Missouri. In Diamond Newton County a large group of harvest hands asked for two dollars per day. Farmers have traveled to Joplin all week seeking workers as wheat turns yellow and the first rye was cut.

Joplin Missouri Diamond Newton County

Craven abandons widow claim in Fair estate case

Mrs Hettie O Craven abandons her bid to be recognized as the widow of late Senator James G Fair after accepting 50000 dollars to withdraw from lawsuits against the estate. The 20 million dollar estate now wholly vests in Charles L Pair and his sisters. Previously offered 800000 to abandon the contest and a demand of 1 million failed, leading to dismissed proceedings.

San Francisco Hettie O. Craven James G. Fair Charles L. Pair Theresa Quiriehs Virginia Vanderbilt Craven Pair

Notice of administration with will annexed

Notice is hereby given that letters of administration with will annexed upon the estate of Henry Luteenhixer, deceased, have been granted to the undersigned by the Bates County Probate Court, bearing date the th day of May A D. All persons having claims against said estate are to exhibit them for allow ance within one year from the day of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit.

Hates County Missouri J. &. Hoover Ogalhet J Opera House Sane Dutier Katee County Execu- Cion Mitc Om Jscob Bates County Miscourt Cald Marcella State OF Missouri Coren Court Mikeouri 610 Corporation Midsouri Sou Fai Corporation Aulees Circuit Court Aussouri Tak Kort Coat Misiwe Co Smith & Venton Ite Attoravya Henry Luteenhixer Hates County Proban Wiliam M. Griggs Bates Conus Leteens

Liberal club offer includes Livestock Indicator Poultry Farmer

A newspaper offer bundles four publications The Live Stock Indicator The Poultry Farmer and Special Farmers Institute Editions with the home paper for one year at $1.25. Described as top class western farming journals, the package promotes practical farming advice and timely local news. Samples available at the office for a limited time.

Farmers’ Institute West Southwest Tuis

The St Louis Mirror Advertises Ten Week Home Delivery

The St Louis Mirror is a twenty eight page weekly review edited by William Marion Keedy with a staff of writers. It covers current topics social religious scientific financial literary and artistic matters and reviews books plays and music. Send 10 cents in silver or stamps to receive ten weeks by mail.

St. Louis

Administration Notice for Estate of William M Griggs

Notice is given that administration of the estate of William M Griggs deceased has been granted to Will AnDeed. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them to the administrator within the time required by probate court. The above notice is dated April 11.

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