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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
4
Butler weekly Times announces publication every Thursday. The Verity Times offers home delivery yearly for one dollar postage paid.
Major J J Dickinson, editor of The Washington Times, exposed public department frauds triggering nationwide calls for investigation. He faced dismissal as Munsey interests attacked, while colleagues praise his fearless journalism. Dickinson’s career spans The Times, Republic, Globe Democrat and Post Dispatch with Spanish War service.
The piece accuses a nationwide postal department graft ring of fraud, alleging a regular officers’ organization coordinating contract takeoffs. It cites initial denials by Postmaster General Payne, calls for investigation, and hints at political fallout for Roosevelt administration as health failures surface.
As Roosevelt is conceded to be renominated, major Republican papers propose potential running mates. Mentioned names include Mark Hanna, William Taft, Judge Grosscup, and Myron T. Herrick.
Cardinal Vaughan, head of the Roman Catholic church in England, died Saturday night in London. The Cardinian was 71 years old and one of the most eminent prelates of the Catholic church.
Sanford Northrup once a wealthy St Louis resident and favored nephew of the late Jay Gould died by his own hand on Saturday. He shot himself in the head amid reports of financial trouble.
Prof J M Greenwood, superintendent of Kansas City public schools, is chosen as superintendent of education for the St Louis World's Fair. He will oversee educational exhibits and programs for the event.
Joseph Pidcock a Greenfield Republican politician and chairman of the 6th district congressional committee was found dead in his home stairway. The coroner's jury found the evidence circumstantial with divisions over murder or self destruction. A Calcutta dispatch says India will export 64,000,000 bushels of wheat this year.
Clinton Denver at Recorder Blakemore received from the New York Trust Company a satisfaction of mortgage to be recorded. The bonds funded the Tebo and Neosho railroad project never built, yet counties continue paying the debt. The mortgage was recorded in each county, so the sutia action must be recorded in all of them.
Jefferson City June 21 The Missouri state encampment for the state guard will take place at Lake Contrary from July 20 for a week with all regiments participating under the new federal militia law. Missouri avoids encampment expenses. The Third Regiment of Kansas City sails to St Joseph on July 19 for participation. It is undecided which guard companies will attend the Fort Leavenworth maneuvers in the fall.
The Japanese minister at Pekin filed a formal demand with the Chinese foreign office for foreign trade opening of Mukden Tai Tung Chou and Harbin Manchuria. Chinese officials cited unfavorable circumstances while the Americans and British back Japan's stance and support continues.
A telegram from Cherryvale states Federal oil company brought in oiler No. 6 at 5 or 8 inch stream. The gusher is the only one in the Kansas field and ties Abilene and Topeka parties to the operation. The report comes from Abilene on June 21.
Mrs Wesley Guy of Kemptville Ontario writes she suffered eight years after her son's birth from female weakness ovarian pain and backache. After four bottles of Favorite Prescription she feels much improved and urges others to use the product. Also notes availability of Autiseptic Healing Suppositories and Pleasant Pellets and warns against substitutes.
Washington June 21 representative Clayton of Alabama endorses Parker for president and DeArmond for vice president with a reform platform. He criticizes Republicans for currency reform inaction, high Dingley tariffs, and tariff protection aiding trusts, arguing Democrats offer a winning path amid recent Washington scandals.
In Big Timber Montana Oliver Bassett of Park City reports about 2500 sheep lost as heavy rains washed away the 30 foot Columbus steel bridge and damaged Cabot Thomas sheep pens. Northern Pacific traffic resumed after washouts.
Jefferson City June 22 A Missouri Pacific wreck at Colea Junction when an eastbound stock train collided with a westbound extra. The engine and twelve cars derailed, four men died, and an overturned muriatic acid tank released fumes. Two cattle cars were demolished, killing most animals amidst vapor and flames.
New York June 19 A swearing off and correction on taxes forces multi millionaire Russell Sage to face personal taxes this year on an assessment of 2 million dollars after he failed to appear before March 1 to contest a higher figure. Sage had been assessed previously at 600000 dollars and sent a protest letter to the tax commissioners as the books closed.
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills for sore hands. It claims cleansing crusts and scales, softening thickened skin, soothing irritation, and healing quick in one treatment cycle. The text touts medical benefits and a speedy, economical cure drawn from older medical claims.
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