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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
2
A worker named Noebler at Daly's brickyard was severely injured this morning when his leg was severed in a horrific incident. Officials report he died later at the scene. questions remain about the exact sequence of events and the condition of the other workers.
Kansas City April 16 Lindsay, once famed across the West for vast Alaska and Southwest land holdings, is indicted here. The case centers on alleged sales and transfers of properties tied to a Spanish grant and Mexican claims, with accusations of forged deeds, improper transfers, and attempts to garnish assets as authorities pursue restitution.
An OCR fragment reports a fatal coal incident involving a British body and a person named Liteduaard Uretielthe. The text is garbled but suggests a triage or strike event with a death near a location called Weep Deliesrertivedd Inport. Further clear facts are not recoverable from the fragment.
Fragmentary text mentions Iowa and Dawei but lacks coherent events. Three years are noted with references to a brewery and a person named Willits. Overall, the readable content is too damaged to extract a clear news item or outcome.
A significant move to control the world tobacco market is announced. The Continental Tobacco Company will acquire the entire output of the American Cigar Company, with both entities maintaining separate organizations. James J. Dake is president of the Consolidated Tobacco Company, which controls the Continental Tobacco Company, and also serves as president of the American Tobacco Companies.
Washington April 30. Congressman Potter of Missouri is defendant in a suit for 11000 damages filed today in the district supreme court by August Reholg a waiter at the Bend Hotel Seholz alleges that while serving the Missourians the hotel Saturday the latter assaulted him He says Mr Butler used vile language toward him and struck him a heavy blow with a waiter bottle.
A chaotic incident at Virinterweet results in a fatal attack on David Ueto and injuries to his wife and children. The event also sees the destruction of multiple buildings, leaving the meter to die as the scene unfolds with several workers injured.
Denver May 2 Net cattle prices fall as a new order suspends shipments to western markets and standard commissions rise. The move disrupts trade with thousands of cattle and sheep en route, signaling delayed offerings at peak markets as stock owners protest price controls.
Sailors on the cruiser Chicago were released from prison after a royal pardon. They were escorted aboard by the American consul and Ambassador Meyer. The Chicago then sailed for Trieste as Capt Dayton ordered the prisoners placed in irons.
Chicago on May 2 reports John W. Gates pledges 10000 toward a rural home for underprivileged youths lacking education. Commercial Club millionaires contribute 50000 as funds for a farm purchase and immediate construction of training facilities and buildings.
Dispatches report Presidentially pledged clemency for rioters in Chicago amid U S concern over imprisonments and public order. Accounts describe clashes at a cafe and street scenes as authorities moved to quell violence, with stores protected and arrests made amidst tensions and fear.
A May 1 tornado devastated Dacen and nearby towns, killing four and injuring sixteen. Crops were ruined and many homes destroyed amid widespread damage marking a severe British era disaster. The event unsettled the region, with Dacen noted for its historic textile industry and prior population shifts.
In May 1 discussions with Boer leaders addressed possible decisions on pence negotiations. Proposals suggest a move to Pretoria and a presentation of a treaty to Joomat Wits with a record of the peace terms amid ongoing alterations by lenders at Vereeniging.
An unclear report describes arrests around five in the evening. Persons named in the fragment are held in custody at a station and connected with a dispute near the Riverivin consul. Interference is rejected as justice proceeds despite ongoing tensions.
Gov Jeti Davis returns from New York and seeks change of venue for charges filed against him in the Second Baptist Church of Little Rock. He prefers trials at home or Russellville, cites church influence, and names EB Kinsworthy George Leiter and Stephen Evans as church emissaries delivering the notice.
Millionaire James Haggin and his wife faced a dangerous two mile horse team ride near Lexington as they returned from Green Hills. Mrs Haggin, an expert horsewoman, steadied the reins and kept both safe when peril arose.
The Lamar Democrat quotes Bayr asserting Republicans created Missouri’s public debt and Democrats paid it off. The Nevada Mail retorts that Republicans made the debt and Democrats deserve credit for sound management and economical methods.
Fragmented text references U S trusts, Republican party, and a call for remedial action, with mentions of immigrant colonies from Taney and other counties in southern Missouri moving to the mining district seeking work. It notes children’s welfare schemes and a Marine District reference, all from a distressed OCR snippet.
The Bates Democrats plan to let Judge Graves choose his own delegates and protest against delegates from other conventions antagonistic to him. This is a common practice to maintain county harmony and support a home candidate.
A liberal offer invites readers to subscribe to The Live Stock Indicator The Poultry Partner and The Partners Institute Editions together with their own paper for one year at 1.25. The trio are touted as top publications for farmers with county and general news samples available at the office for a limited time.
The St. Louis Mirror is a twenty eight page weekly review edited by William Marion Keedy with a staff of writers on social, religious, scientific, financial, literary and artistic topics. It offers stories, poetry, book and music reviews and coverage of contemporary interests for merchants, teachers, professionals, students, politicians and homes.
Letters of administration with will annexed were granted April 7 in the probate court at Kates county Missouri to A H Bell administrator. Creditors must present claims for allowance within one year of letters or be barred. Any claims not exhibited within two years from publication are forever barred.
A fine roadster and all purpose stallion named Road Chief stands in Butler two blocks north of the west school, offered at a very low price of ten dollars to sire a living colt.
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