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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
1
A May 2 Cleveland blast at the Kohl torpedo factory on Case avenue and Crane street demolished the building and damaged nearby structures. Fire followed but was controlled. At least twelve dead and many more injured, with 30 workers present mostly young women unaccounted for.
Dr T Merritt of No Mehoopany Pennsylvania reports a striking result from electric therapy. He treated a patient with ulceration and stomach and liver troubles. The patient avoided further attacks for 14 months after taking Electric Bitters. The formula, guaranteed to aid dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles, is offered at 50 cents at H L Locker’s drugstore.
May 4. At Braga, I T, a race riot continues with six whites killed and about thirty wounded. Deputies patrol the area as John Bilk is reported shot in the back from ambush. White and Negro residents arm themselves amid cut telephones. Reinforcements may come as tensions rise in a long running conflict.
A Mrs C B VanMetre of Shepherdstown West Virginia testifies that Dr Kings New Discovery cured her year long bronchitis after trying many remedies. The ad claims the remedy helps croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and coney eh Try it with a guaranty by B L Tucker druggist and trial bottle available. Regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
Letters from readers praise Dr. Pierce of Buffalo New York for medical guidance by mail claiming improved health fertility and childbirth outcomes. Advertises Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as non alcoholic non narcotic and promotes The Common Sense Medical Adviser with free mailing offer upon payment of postage.
In Lorain Ohio on May 2 Rev F Walser a 51 year old Toledo priest was arrested on Mayor King’s warrant in connection with the murder of Miss Agatha Reichlin sister of Father Reichlin. Bloodhounds tracked scent from the bed where Miss Reichlin lay killed confirming Walser slept in the same room the night of the crime. Reichlin condemns the arrest and defends the priest’s innocence.
Jd A Guiledge of Ferbena Alabama suffered a severe pile condition with 24 tumors and repeated hospital stays. Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly stopped inflammation and cured him, advertised as a remedy for aches and pain at 25 cents at H L Tucker's drugstore.
Great fire in Portland Oregon wipes out lumber yards planing mills and wharves along the water front. Estimated losses run to millions. Fifty workers are missing. An explosion in a boiler killed two men and fatally injured three others. Oil tanks owned by Standard Oil are at risk as fire rages out of control.
Advertises listing land for sale or exchange in western Kansas. Agent E. B. Atkinson of Grainfield plans visits to Adrian on March 12, Rich Hill on March 13, and Butler on March 14 to collect descriptions, prices, and terms. Mentions four months to western Kansas and potential opportunities for three to six acres.
In Frankfort Kentucky on May 2 the defense for James Howard convicted of Governor Goebel's murder filed three affidavits supporting a fourth trial. The affidavits from W L Gradly A J Wolford and H F Johnson allege two jurors Renehaw and Neal stated before trial they believed Howard guilty and would vote to hang him if chosen. The jurors had denied forming opinions when questioned. The prosecution will respond to the motion.
Andrew F Freemyer a wealthy Worth county resident died at the hospital for insane No 2 after injuries believed inflicted by an attendant He was in ordinary health last night Coroner Doyle was asked to order an autopsy Superintendent Woodson requested the autopsy Police held night guard Costin in custody awaiting coroner verdict
Andrew Carnegie, arriving in England, expressed strong support for nationalizing railways. He argued state control would reduce fares and improve passenger comfort, calling it an excellent move for the people.
D. H. Turner of Dempseytown Pennsylvania proclaims nightly use of Dr King’s New Life Pills for two weeks restored his vitality to his teens. The vegetable remedy is advertised as best for liver stomach and bowels and costs 25 cents at D L Tucker’s drugstore.
A warrant charges Mrs Minnie Cummings with murder in the second degree for killing her first husband E M Harris on October 4 1901. She remains jailed awaiting trial for the April 14 shooting of her second husband Dennis Cummings in a rooming house. She claims self defense.
An advertisement for Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root promotes its kidney, liver and bladder healing properties. It claims rapid relief for lame back and urinary issues, offers a free sample by mail, and notes the product is sold by druggists with a fifty cent price and an accompanying booklet.
Virginia and Parktown residents join a road commission led by Fred Drysdale to improve local roads. Emanuel Nestlerode returns from Pennsylvania, while families report illnesses and social visits. Rev Sap and Elder Coffee lead services as Endeavor and League hold union meeting. Handkerchiefs found between Parktown and Virginia, bought at Joe Meyer's. Local men plan road scrapers. farmers praise King road system and discuss marriage ages.
Farmers plant corn while townsfolk stay home. Timoth y meadow damaged by cold weather. Fletcher Ruddle and wife visited Mrs. Will Walls at Paarah. Mrs. J R Rice gifts Walter a 21st birthday watch. Mrs. Anna Farris called on stepdaughter at the old homestead. Brother Stewart preached to a large receptive congregation. MBE south parish nearing completion near Porsuid. Conference at Foster scheduled May 28 and 24 with invitations. Kim Chambers claims about 100 acres to break for corn. William’s joy at name in the Kanal City Journal. Wilcox to ship bogs to Kangat City soon.
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