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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
3
Jamesee Briggs, a farmer about four miles northwest of Columbus, Kansas, shot himself with a double barreled gun in a corn crib. He died minutes later. Sheriff Sparks and the coroner investigated, finding no clear motive. Briggs had good finances and a pleasant family life, having long resided in the area and raised a large family.
K W Whitemore proprietor of the Checota h Enquirer was stabbed in his Muscogee Oklahoma territory office by G F Crain during a dispute over accounts Crain fled but was arrested by deputy Marshal Frank Jones Crain claims self defense Whitemore was stabbed in the stomach with a paper cutter and rushed to his home where surgeons were summoned His condition was uncertain as of reporting
The Northe Missouri Mining and Development Company of Braymer Mo struck oil near Braymer at 45 feet. The well yielded several barrels and prospects look bright. The company owns large land leases and stock trades above par. The well sits on the Robert Davis farm three miles northwest of Braymer with David Creswell as president and Sam Russell as secretary and treasurer.
Feb 27 Chicago Negro and white citizens plan legal action for L F Wright lynching near New Madrid Missouri. A large committee from West Lake Street Hermitage Avenue and nearby areas has formed and raised funds to hire counsel, seeking county payment for the death.
A major dust storm struck Southwest Texas on February 27, starting at 8 a.m. and raging all day. Laredo was cut off except for one railroad wire as sand piled on tracks hindered trains. Texas Mexican Railway lines were down along with downed wires. San Antonio experienced severe winds blowing down trees and causing extensive damage.
Des Moines February 27. House Speaker opposes trusts while criticizing Democratic methods. A Waverly constituent argues tariff revision cannot curb trusts and warns Bryanism would disturb essential industries, noting the need to strike at the steel and glass trusts without broad tariff cuts. He says the question of tariff revision is under consideration.
An old advertisement urges readers to cleanse bowels with Cascarets and Cathartie claiming quick relief from constipation with a druggist refund if C.O-0 fails.
Charles Brown, an American, killed a fellow sailor on the Beacon Light in the Tyne. A mob attacked him ashore at South Shields Durban, but a constable restrained the crowd. A pistol misfire wounded another sailor during the scuffle. The report ends with an unrelated medical advertisement for Ballard's Horehound Syrup.
A major avalanche near the Governor mine in the Sheffela district dumped twenty five feet of snow into the gulch, swept away a water tank and boiler, and destroyed the snow shed. Damage to the plant totals about $1,000 as fifteen inches of new snow fell overnight. mail service shifted to horseback after the Red Mountain stage was abandoned.
The advertisement asserts Perry Davis Painkiller uniquely relieves childhood ailments from sprains to stomach troubles, challenging mothers to trust its superior efficacy. It emphasizes a sixty year recognition of the product and warns against substitutes.
Snow slides at the Liberty Bell mine on Smuggler mountain near Telluride Colorado killed thirty to seventy five workers as two rescues failed. A third slide buried rescuers and swept away Gus von Gintel John Powell and Paul Dalpura while Harry Chase died aiding the rescue. The Liberty Bell Gold Mining Milling company owned by Kansas City interests, with manager Winslow of San Miguel county, faced a vast snowpack after two weeks of heavy accumulation.
Tickets on sale March 1 and 18 and April 1 15 May 6 and 20 1902 with a fifteen day limit and a final 21 day return. One fare plus $2.00 round trip to points in Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska North Carolina North Dakota South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming and all points in Indian Territory Oklahoma and Texas. Vasxpervoor Agt.
The French bark Lesadelpses arrives from Madagascar to Port Angeles with almost all crew ill from scurvy after a 162 day voyage. They subsisted on one biscuit per day for 29 days and had little fresh water. The cook Fletche died at sea and is buried there. Five crew are very sick and some will be sent to hospital while others rest to recuperate. Captain Coffen wears a bandage to hide disease. crew condition remains critical.
San Francisco reports yesterday's storm caused statewide damage with heavy rains. Interior streams are rising, railroad tracks washed away in places, telegraph and telephone lines prostrated, and small buildings blown down.
Oswego New York February 27 Miss Ellen M Bruce retires after fifty years teaching at No 10 School now closed The principal recalls guiding some 3000 pupils including grandchildren of former students She notes school downsizing and district changes while her “boys and girls” pursue many paths A special pension is proposed for her service.
The ad highlights the Cascarets Candy Cathartic trade mark C with a tail on a light blue enameled metal box. It notes each tablet is stamped c.C.C. and warns against bulk sales, with distribution through all druggists roco.
Laura Hibbler a 14 year old girl was found dead in Independence with her skull crushed. Her stepfather James Brown, a Hawaiian immigrant and laborer, is jailed charged with the murder after being found drunk in the home and suspected of striking her. Brown had married Laura’s mother about three years ago and reportedly lied low while authorities investigated.
The Missouri Pacific Co. offers one way colonist tickets daily in March and April to Washington Oregon Idaho Montana and Wyoming at about one half the regular tariff. Information available from agent B C Vappervoort. Increased daily train service from Kansasury.
A brief health feature discusses kidney function, warning signs of kidney problems, and when to seek medical advice. It highlights risk factors and suggests dietary and lifestyle steps to support kidney health.
Advertises paying the highest market price in cash for old iron. invites readers to bring items to a shop on a street joining Duptistrlarh andhia street for immediate payment.
At Whose home in Wood stock county Alabama Amos W. Anderson 77 was shot and killed by Benjamin Melworth. Elaworth 30 shot his wife aged 48 then killed himself. A 26 year old man in the house witnessed the events but did not see the shooting as jealousy sparked the tragedy. The household was well known and the incident caused great excitement in the area.
A Florida ad touts Botanic Blood Balm claiming to cure eating cancer of the nose and face and other skin afflictions. It asserts numerous recoveries, labels doctors as hopeless, and offers samples and mail-in medical advice from Botanic Blood Balm Co. Atlanta Ga.
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