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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
2
Belgrade reports a military uprising that assassinated King Alexander and Queen Droga, with Prince Karageorgevitch proclaimed king. A new government declares the April 6 1901 constitution in force and calls a national assembly to meet in Belgrade, while mass celebrations and public upheaval follow the coup.
Text indicates places outside Belgrade show acceptance of the Obrenovitch dynasty’s disappearance without regret, reflecting broad regional sentiment regarding the royal succession and national stability.
Belgrade on June 12 reports that King Alexander and Queen Draga were buried at 1:30 AM in a pit at Rakonitza. Relatives of the royal couple and murdered statesmen were placed above them as the earth was filled in. Prince Peter Karageorgeevitch said he will accept the crown of Serbia and proceed to Belgrade to govern.
Lincoln, June 11. Mr. Bryan tomorrow in the Commoner attacks postoffice corruption. He cites Miller and Machen, charging money for official opinions and government contracts. He says partisanship must not shield offenders and urges Roosevelt to back a thorough investigation and punishment.
A warrant was issued for James A. Watson Jr. on charges of embezzling between 60 000 and 75 000 dollars of government funds. The money belonged to property owners who paid for paving and public improvements in Washington. Watson, son of a wealthy railroad contractor, held multiple jobs including barber, patent medicine seller, and newspaper worker. Auditor J T Petty may be held responsible unless Watson's parents settle the loss.
Reports say a cloudburst hit Fenton and Valley Park about twenty miles west of the city. The Meramec river bottoms flooded to six inches for hours, crops were损失 heavily, and a one and a half story house collapsed into the Meramec, snapping the Fenton bridge in two. Valley Park plate glass works suffered flood damage.
Jackson Ky June 11 Curtis Jett and Thomas White faced the court with drawn expressions as they deny their roles in the killing of J B Marcum. Ewen testified White signaled Jett to fire and that Jett was seen with a pistol as Marcum fell. Witnesses described confrontations, sightings near the courthouse, and a sister’s account of a confession to Marcum’s sister. The case features county officials, a deputy sheriff under guard, and a provost marshal manning Jackson streets with troops.
Capt Longmire is appointed provost marshal and may search persons suspected of carrying arms. Offenders are to be taken before the grand jury rather than a magistrate or county judge, bringing cases into the circuit court’s jurisdiction.
New York June 12 Rockefeller’s campaign for control of the Pennsylvania railroad unleashed a flood of stock sales and sweeping declines. Stocks for Pennsylvania and New York Central held firmer, while Rockefeller reportedly aimed to control Pennsylvanias output to link with Atlantic routes, signaling a vast railroad trust spanning Missouri PacificSt. Paul and allied lines with eastern giants.
A stage traveling from Waverville to Redding was robbed by two masked armed highwaymen who collected about 400 dollars and several valuable watches from eight passengers. The driver James Wilson halted after a volley killed his two lead horses. Passengers including San Francisco travelers and miners were searched, valises opened, and two express boxes smashed. A woman passenger left 45 dollars hidden. robbers fled.
The Ruralist urges farmers affected by wet weather to plant ninety day corn to seek a possible half crop. It offers to publish names and addresses of seed corn suppliers willing to provide early maturing seed at reasonable prices, requesting farmers to send name, address, variety, quantity, and price at once. Marked copies will be mailed to seedmen.
In Hempstead clashes after a Prohibition vote Republican Governor Lanham orders state troops to Hempstead to restore order. One man was killed and further trouble is feared as liquor element refuses to obey.
Carthage Mo June 12 Samuel Casement a farmer near Lamar was handling a revolver at home last night when his 4 year old son climbed into his lap to reach it. While freeing the weapon a cartridge exploded killing Casement instantly. The tragedy occurred as he sat by a trunk with the revolver within reach.
Rev. George T. Smith received 95 000 damages from a jury in Judge Teasdale's division of the circuit court against Christian Standard Publishing company of Cincinnati. The minister had sued for 80 000 alleging libel in criticisms of his action against the Church Missionary Society for breach of contract.
Fragmented text promotes beauty and strength through diet, claiming proper digestion improves skin brightness and health. Advertising tone highlights oats and food products available at L Tucker's Drug Store.
Rail ticket list from Missouri Pacific and partner cities. St Louis and Baltimore excursions with sale dates June 15 16 and July 17 18, return limits and rates. Sedalia State Fair sale Aug 16 21 with Aug 24 return. Detroit sale July 14 15 with July 20 return. Fourth of July regional rates and a Teachers Association event in Jefferson City with June 23 sale. Agent H B Suanxs notes.
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