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Butler Weekly Times

Location

Butler, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1906

Page

4

Whyte for Gorman's Seat in Maryland Senate

Baltimore June William Pinkney Whyte a veteran Maryland Democrat goes to Washington to be sworn as senator to fill the term of the man who retired as senator Gorman. Whyte, 12 years old in fact, has long served as Baltimore city solicitor and held major Maryland offices.

Baltimore William Pinkley Whyte Maryland Democracy United Stanber Eenator Arthur Pue Gorman Washington Quake Gorman Warfield William Pinkney Whyte Senate Maryland Tiger Whyte Sagnet

A Toast to Politics and the Dangers of Partisan Impulse

A fragmenting critique of politics portrays party zeal as mud and whitewash, urging moderation. It warns that excessive partisanship enslaves citizens and pits neighbors against each other, labeling it a delusion that sweetens civilization's bitterness.

Dog Prince Rescues Boy at Great Barrington Dam

In Great Barrington Massachusetts eight year old Ralph Kimberly and companions played near the electric light dam when Ralph swung too far and fell into swift water above the dam. Prince the Welong dog leaped into the stream and dragged his master to shore, earning praise from the grateful boy and townsfolk.

Great Barrington Mass Berkshire Ralph Kimberly Prince Ralph Electric Light Company

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription touted for female cures

A historical ad-style piece extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female ailments, asserting expert testimonials support its efficacy. It emphasizes the medicine’s public ingredients, physician endorsements, and offers free correspondence with Dr. Pierce to prospective patients, including a free common sense health guide.

Pierce Finley Eltinewoxal Hare Samme Pier Allipeuts Tien Pleres R. RV. Meree Buffalo

Watterson backs Bryan for President in 1908

Henry Watterson writing in the Courier-Journal argues for William Jennings Bryan as the Democratic nominee, denounces the Republican party and trusts, and urges unity for Bryan’s election. He calls for a thorough overhaul of the system and predicts a strong reaffirmation of Bryan’s candidacy.

Louieville Henry Watterson Courier-Journal W. J. Bryan Nebraskan Republican Party Watterson Courier- Journal Bryan

Modern heat topples old time Democratic dress at convention

At the Jefferson City state convention delegates favored a modern, hot weather dream while old time attire faded. Colonels Newman and Goodwin kept traditional headgear, with Goodwin linked to Mormon exile era stories. Governor Dockery reportedly wore shoes for the first time since boyhood.

Jefferson City Panama the Tribune Henry A. Newman Randolph County J. West Goodwin Missouri Geome Mormon Elder Caldwell County Colonel Goodwin Col Newman Tennessee Buchanan Governor Dockery Linn County

Kentucky Woman Kills Her Rival in College Campus Tragedy

On June 11 in Richmond Kentucky on the Bearea College campus Mrs Viana Black was shot dead in full view of over 10,000 by Mrs Minnie Nockols both linked to Gerard and Rock Castle families. The scene sparked wild confusion and many fainted as the tragedy unfolded.

Richmond Viana Black Bearea College Minnie Nockols Gerard Rock Castle

Pleasant Gap farming outlook and travel notes from Oklahoma

George M. Norn writes from May 21 1906 praising spring in Dewey County Oklahoma. He reports abundant rains, favorable conditions for crops, growing weeds, and a promising harvest with corn broom corn and cotton. He describes visiting Kansas City Butler and Pleasant Gap, meeting old neighbors, and finds Oklahoma scenic and optimistic.

Leepy Oxus Tae Tres Pleasant Gap Kansas City Butler Tenme Dewey County Oklahoma United States

Boy found riderless in Boonville may be kidnapped

A 5-year-old boy identified as Willis Farris, claiming ties to William Carstead and “Aunt Lizzie” in New York, was left by a man from San Antonio with a Missouri, Kansas & Texas flyer conductor to be dropped at Boonville. The boy, well dressed with no belongings, shows wealth memories and says he came from Torreon, Mexico. The station agent holds him pending relatives or a lead.

Boonville Missouri, Kansas & Texas Flyer San Antonio Tex Aa Willis Farris William Carstead New York Lizzie Torreon Mexico T. F. Watts

Kentucky Homecoming Preparations Under Way

Kentucky celebrates homecoming week with hotels full and boarding spaces scarce. Foster Day Thursday features the unveiling of a statue honoring the composer of My Old Kentucky Home. Daniel Boone will be honored next day with ceremonies and a statue unveiling. The new state Capitol is to be laid in the week.

Louieville Foster Kentucky Daniel Boone Pioneser Batarthé

New York and Missouri Back Bryan for 1908 Nomination

Big Tim Sullivan of New York, while in Hot Springs Arkansas, urged W J Bryan of Nebraska as the leading Democrat for president in 1908. He pledged Croker and Tammany to back Bryan and predicted a solid Bryan delegation from New York. Sullivan argued Bryan is the safest, most conservative candidate and criticized rivals who tried to tarnish his reputation.

Big Tim” Sullivan New York Hot Springs Ark W. J. Bryan Nebraska Riedeard Croker Tammany Bryan Sullivan Mr. Bryan Mr. Sullivan United States Croaker Croker

Rich Hill Review: Bates County Democratic Ticket Endorsed

Our County Ticket. Rich Hill Review praises the Bates County Democratic slate as one of the best ever placed before voters. It argues no weak man exists, cites balanced regional representation, and predicts overwhelming victory with united state and national Democratic support.

Old Bates Bates County

Obituary Note from Prairie Town Judge Hyde

Judge A D Hyde of Prairie town observed in town today. He wrote in the Review to express gratitude to all who offered him support and goodness. The message honors those who stood by him and reflects on his career as a Democrat.

A. D. Hyde Prairie

Fragmented OCR Update From Local Page

Readable fragments describe a local event with names and places obscured by OCR errors. The text hints at community notices or brief items but lacks clear dates or verifiable details for a fuller headline.

Missouri Democrats Face Election Challenge In State

The piece argues Missouri stays Democratic if supporters vote in November. It estimates a 35 000 to 40 000 plurality with full turnout and urges party leaders to admit dissent within the party while staying united.

Missouri

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Tribute 25 Years

An old advertisement celebrates Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic marking 25 years on the market. It touts the drink as iron and quinine in a tasteless form with a simple no cure no pay offer and a 50 cent price. The promotion emphasizes reliability and familiar branding from its original formulation.

Woman Refuses Surgery Over Diamond Theft Case

Mae Thomas, in Omaha, admits swallowing a diamond belonging to Combe the jeweler. She agreed yesterday to operation for recovery but only if county attorney would promise not to prosecute. Slabaugh refused, she declined to proceed. She faces grand larceny arraignment Tuesday.

Omaha Neb Mae Thomas Combe Couty Slabaugh Shen

To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromosine Tablets

Medical patent tone ad claims a single day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The box states dosage directions and lists E. Grove as the distributor or manufacturer, with a numerical price of 95.

E. Grove

Grand jury urged to probe riot at Missouri stadium show

Judge A H Waller instructs a Columbia grand jury to investigate the riot between Missouri University supporters and Cole Bros showmen, demanding a thorough inquiry into the incident and its causes.

Columbia A. H. Waller Missouri University Stadecte Cole ‘Bros. Ciregs

Mad Dog Bites Three Girls Near Sedalia

In Sedalia Missouri on June 1 Hannah 18 Margaret and Edna Imbsner ages 6 and ? were bitten by a pet shepherd dog while living five miles east of Sedalia. The dog also bit two other canines and died this morning. The girls were taken to a local physician for wound care and later moved to Nevada for rabies treatment.

Sedalia Hannah Margaret Edna Imbneer Edward Imbsuser Imhaneer Nevada

Jefferson City approves new prison hospital contract

The board of prison inspectors awarded the $32,920 contract to John T. Short for remodeling the old hospital and building two new wings at the penitentiary in Jefferson City. Four local bids were submitted. The project, funded by a $50,000 appropriation, aims for completion around January 1 as the finest modern hospital in the state.

Jefferson City Board of Prison Inspectors The Penitentiary John T. Short

Local Settler Rucker Held in Regard by County

In Amsterdam News from the Enterpries a community note honors Mr. Rucker as an old county settler. He is highly respected by neighbors who know him, with Dr. Amyx visiting last Thursday near the area.

Rucker Amyx

Death From Lockjaw Moves Through Community

A brief report notes a fatal illness linked to tetanus like symptoms, describing a sudden collapse and public health concerns. Local officials advise vaccination and wound care as preventive steps while families mourn the loss of residents affected by the outbreak.

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Gorman Our County Rich Hill Review Gough Fisk Piano Company Victor, Edison Columbia Phonographs Butler, Missouri McFarland & Sons Best Columbia, Sayers & Scoville Oa Bours the Mad Dog Amsterdam
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