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Newspaper

Butler Weekly Times

Location

Butler, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1902

Page

4

Two Bodies on the Track Freight Crew in New Jersey

Freight crew in New Jersey reports two men found dead along a rail line between Trenton and New Brunswick. The first victim was struck near Princeton Junction around 11 pm and taken to Trenton, while a second body was found near Millstone later. The deceased were identified as Howard RR Dreese of Newdrinnwink, believed struck by a distant train while walking from Franklin Park.

New Brunswick N. J Trenton Philadelphia Princeton Junction Mammeouth Junction Millstone Howard RR. Dreese Newdrinnwink Franklin Park

Body Exhumed to Appraise Coffin in Ottawa

In Ottawa Ohio a wealthy farmer Anton Kramer died recently and Barney Vogel, who stayed with him, faced a burial bill of 560. Exhumation followed and two other undertakers assessed the casket at 150, but the original undertaker refused to settle. The dispute centers on funeral expenses and fairness of charges.

Ottawa Anton Kramer Barney Vogel Kramer Vogel

Do Not Be Afraid to Look the Facts Squarely in Face

A patient description warns of persistent cough chest tightness and mucus. It advocates Allen's Long Balsam as an honest non opium remedy that soothes irritated throat and lungs and may prevent a deep seated cold from becoming consumption.

Allen

Hill Captures the Tiger in New York Politics

David Bennett Hill gains support from Albany publican Munson as a 1904 Democratic presidential candidate with Tammany Hall backing. Munson credits Hill for forcing Croker from politics and notes Nixon as Hill’s ally, signaling strong Democratic potential in New York. Munson departs for California for health reasons.

K. C. Star David Bennett Hill Tammany Hall Harmony Hill New York Albany N. Y Coates Anne Munson McKinley Senator Hill Richard Croker

Perry Davis Painkiller Promoted for Cold Relief

An old advertisement urges quick action against a cold using Perry Davis Painkiller. It recommends internal use with warm sweetened water and thorough rubbing on the inflamed throat and sore chest. The copy claims it defeats the illness despite time or spasmodic competition.

Perry Davis Perry Davia

Beaumont Mob Killers Mystery Ties to Bennett Woman Confession

In Beaumont Texas John Welch a white iron molder connected to the Bennett gang is jailed after arrest in Houston on the strength of the Bennett confession. The Bennett woman detailed the gang’s six month pattern of luring men with knockout drops and robbing or taking them to the Nechez river area where bodies were found. She fears retaliation if she testifies further. The story links the case to the Tender family murders in Labette Kansas and notes the river swamps and alligators as potential clues.

Beaumont Tex John Welch Mattie Bennett Houston Welch Benjamin Pearson Bennett Rola Manny Nechee Aehukea Labette County Kavasas

Once a Millionaire Fortune- Pieceys- Pranks With New York

William Stoothoff, 50, jailed for vagrancy in Far Rockaway, once worth a million from real estate. He built fortune then wasted it through fairs and gambling, became penniless, father died frozen, he quit drinking and did odd jobs before returning to tramp life. Senator Jones conducts canvass in Eastern Arkansas, visiting Grine and Thaynees and planning speeches in Marianna.

New York William Stoothoff Long Island City Healy Par Rockaway Far Rockaway Soothoff Stoothoff Stoothells Persis Tin Helena Ark James K. Jones Arkansas Tha Grinae Lee County Thaynes Marriania St. Francis Jones

New York Market Reports Odd Price Drop on Ogris

New York on March 12 saw over 66 million eyes in market focus, largely from the West, with prices slipping to seventeen vents. Dealers anticipate no further decline despite a limited domain. High ogirs prices result from a severe winter and depletion of surplus stock in cold storage.

New York

Kroger's Hopeful Message From Utrecht Dispatch

An Utrecht dispatch cites ex President Paul Krager arguing for Boer independence. He predicts ultimate Boer victory and urges England to recognize the Transvaal republics to avoid further costs and conflict, comparing the moment to a biblical faith and past Allusion to Botha.

New York Utrecht Paul Krager Delarey Botha Daniel England Transvaal

Youthful Suspect Falls Ill in Courtroom Attempt

A teenager on trial for assault and battery attempted suicide in the courtroom by swallowing poison. Spectators watched as Price drew a bottle and drank its contents before guards intervened. A physician treated him, but he died after an hour.

Mit Price Graerd Dinager

Homeseekers Excursion Ticket Sale Details and Missouri Result

Details of a homeseekers excursion with round trip fares from multiple states and travel dates. Included is a note on the Democratic congressional convention in Missouri where Hamlin defeated Cooney for a third term, with Hamlin described as a Springfield lawyer and noted for his campaign effort.

Setadin Mey Mareh Pomely Missouri Ham Fhamlin Greene Cantus Wits Hamlin Stipe Cappaien

Thompson Case Dismissed Amid Spiritual Seance Allegations

In Muncie Indiana the charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and grand larceny against William H Thompson were dismissed. Thompson threatens a large damage suit. A separate 4000 dollar marriage fraud claim against Charles Hawkins is not located. Miss Williams cited spiritualist seance developments and Judge Lotz’s spirit as influence in dismissals. In Mississippi the Joe Seay tug recovered Walter Burns’s body from the Providence disaster with 20 presumed drowned. dynamite was planned to recover more bodies as survivors recount harrowing scenes aboard the wreck.

Muncie Ind William H. Thompson Thompson Charles Hawkins Sarah Williams Williams Bearth Miss Williams O. J. Lotz Gregory, Silverbourg & Lotz Lotz Vicksburg Miss Joe Seay Walter Burns Providence Vivian Johnston Clerk Kain

Norwegian steamer rescues sailor after three days afloat

The Norwegian steamer Transit from Mobile, Alabama, arrived in Santago Cuba with sailor Christensen aboard, rescued off Pensacola after three days adrift in a dory. He had no food or water following a squall from the fishing schooner Jobo BE and was barely alive when taken aboard.

Santago Cuba Mobile Ala Christensen Pensacola Jobo BE. Collins

Against Sunday Funerals Moves in Trenton Union

The Trenton Coachmen's union voted last night not to drive Sunday funerals with near unanimity from city undertakers except one. Drivers from the dissenting firm face expulsion. Clergy support the anti Sunday funeral agitation ongoing in Trenton. Nevada Post notes A J Smith representing Elizabeth Fullen filed a $14 000 damages suit in Vernon county circuit court against R J Beagles 5000 actual and 9000 punitive damages claim she is a minor but 15 years old and alleges assault by the defendant Beagles is a wealthy Vernon county farmer.

Trenton N. J Trenton Coachmen’s Union The Nevada Post A. J. Smith Elizabeth Fullen Vernon County R. J. Beagles Beagles

Adams Fled to Hawaii Sparks Fulton Bank Turmoil

Tenjatlin Yates of Fulton receives a letter from his son in Honolulu claiming Adams, cashier of the Commercial Bank at Fulton, has departed. No steamer schedule found at Towolula recently. The bank’s receiver says depositors will receive 5 cents on the dollar soon, with another payment to follow later.

Fulton. Mo Tenjatlin Yates Thomas Honolulu Hawait Adams Hank Fulton Towolula

Fret corn planted on Arkansas river town outskirts

The corn crop for the season was planted on the Arkansas river near town today, about a few days later than usual. Advertisements urge Laxative Bromo Quinine for colds with a money back guarantee. A mix of political notices and public commentary follows, including Roosevelt’s beet-sugar vote implications and Taft salary remarks. The Danial West Tite treaty passage is noted in parliament.

Tuleo J.T Arkansas

Negro prisoner note to sheriff on hanging date

A Georgina sheriff received a note from a negro prisoner who had been sentenced to be hanged. The inmate asks the day of his execution, laments forgetting the date, and says he will put off religion as long as convenient while spending his time cursing the judge.

Georgina Sherf Atlanta

Cancer Cured by Blood Teal and Diet Claims

A fragmented advertisement-style notice touts a cancer cure using blood teas and diet, naming several doctors and patients. It describes sores healing and swelling reduction, claiming widespread effectiveness and medical endorsement while listing various dubious treatments and suppliers.

Unclear OCR Seeks Helpful Context for Local Notice

Fragmentary text lists items, prices, and names in garbled form. Mentions a $1 per bottle offer and prepaid writing services, with scattered references to Atlanta and Westie. Unable to extract a coherent event, entity set, or outcome from the readable pieces.

Gisinnes Atlanta Westie Lisesi

A Most Liberal Offer for Farmers Readers

A newspaper promotes a limited time four publication bundle for farmers. It includes The Live Stock Indicator The Poultry Partner and The Special Partners Institute Editions plus the host paper. The offer combines all four for one year at 125 dollars, urging farmers to act quickly. Samples available at the office.

Institute Editions Owas Seriul Sco Saul Porters’ Institute

Fire at Sedalia destroys Canton dry goods stock

A March 7 fire at Canton’s Grand Central dry goods house in Sedalia Mo destroyed stock valued at 60 000 with 256 500 insurance. Adjacent buildings were saved with several thousand dollars damage. The dry goods stock of A Guenther was damaged by water 10 000 insured. The total loss is 700 000.

Sedalia Canton Grand Central A. Guenther

Mrs Anna M Marvin of Clinton Dies in 1878 Aged Elderly

Clinton Missouri notes recall Mrs Anna M Marvin of Clinton celebrated her eighty sixth birthday last Sunday she left a mark in Missouri politics as widow of Parson Levy and sister of AL Mivevin first president of the Tebo and Neosho railroad obituary hints she kept keen mind amid age while following world events.

Anna M. Marvin Clinton

Topeka Disorder Over School Segregation Sparks Tension

J M Sallee reports rising tensions after a district refused separate schooling for Negro children. White students have withdrawn, intensifying strain as authorities seek remedies. The ad cites Tard's Horehimiadi Syrup as a purported preventive for common illnesses.

Topeka Morel Tipeliane Neuen

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