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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
4
Democratic Picked Picket for County Clerk Race
Fragmented OCR lists candidates for county clerk and related local offices with numerous misspellings. The readable names hint at multiple hopefuls and party alignment, aiming to influence the upcoming election.
Fragmented OCR political notice lacks clear context
Fragmented readable text mentions political candidates and party lines with uncertain names. The garbled OCR references Democratic elements, a city election, and accusations of candidate suppression but provides no verifiable facts, dates, or concrete actions.
Candidate for Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
A misread fragment notes Yhos and McGuire of Mismiairek Missouri as candidates for Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners. It describes McGuire as a candidate for vice and references city convention involvement, political experience, and regional Democratic engagement in Southeast Missouri with unclear dates and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yhos
Bates County Times Praises County Officials
In twenty years of publishing The Times in Bates County the paper commends the current county officers for an excellent record. It notes that while there have been serious mistakes in the past, the present efficient corps of officers sustains a splendid performance and the party’s nominees inspire confidence for the next four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates County
Dates County Record Endorses Indiana Platform On Tariff
The Dates County Record endorses the Indiana Republican platform advocating reduction and modification of the Dingley tariff while reprinting the Globe-Democrat editorial opposing tariff tinkering. It argues prosperity under high taxation and declares Republicans should not change the law this May, urging consistency between the two papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dates County
Indiana
Harry Hawes Seen As Strong Democratic Chairman
The nate of Harry Hawes, president of the Jefferson Club and St. Louis board of police commissioners, is mentioned across the state as chairman of the Democratic Central Committee. Though young, Hawes is praised as an organizer and responsible for Democratic victories in St. Louis. The Times suggested his suitability for the state campaign chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate
Harry Hawes
Jefferson Club
St. Louis
Bates County Seeks Harmony in State and National Races
Citizens urge calm on senatorial and judicial contests as Bates County Democrats marshal support for candidates Dock Davidson and Mr Dickinson for United States Senate and State Supreme Judge. The filing of party lines and avoiding outside interference are stressed amid district concerns and upcoming Monday meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates County
Congress
Davidson
Codi
Dickinson
Henry
United States
Whaley
St. Chir
Mr. Dickinson
Mr. Whatey
Democratic Convention Delegates to Bates County Meeting
By order of the County Central Committee Democrats of Bates County townships will meet at their voting precincts on Saturday May 1st to select delegates to a county convention in Butler the following Monday May 12th to choose delegates for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates County
Delates
Butler
Samuel W. Gillblood
Hie Gee
Intel
Het
Corder
Vic
Wigeuur
Males
Missouri
Deviion
Iruel
Irua
Pauliler
Condey
Hates
Silecour
Ing le Sty
State Jedivil Nominating Unclear Congressional Senatorial Delegates
Lach township is entitled to a number of delegates. The text then shifts to biographical notes about Mr. Harte born in Albany in 1837, his move to California as a teen, editorship of a San Francisco paper, secretarial role at the U S Mint, editorship of Overland Monthly, famous California mining sketches, and later roles including Boston writing and U S consul postings in Germany and Scotland. The excerpt ends by noting his evolving poetic focus and lasting California life influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lach
Mr. Harte
Albany
N. Y
California
San Francisco
United States Mint
Overland Monthly
Tennessee
Bos
Judge Porte Withdraws From Supreme Judge Race
Judge Porte withdraws from the Supreme Judge race leaving Judge Fox as the sole southeast candidate. Fox, circuit judge for twenty one years, reputed for few Supreme Court reversals and for his fair minded, resolute adherence to law in all matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Porte
Judge Fox
Supreme Court
Jude
Judge Graves
Bates County backs Stone for United States Senator
Bates County votes decisively for William J. Stone for U S Senator. The district regards a senator as important and notes Mr Dickinson’s long friendship with Gov Stone, while acknowledging objections from some quarters due to that tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates County
Wm. J. Stone
United States
Dickinson
Gov. Stone
Beef and other trusts fleecing the public
A remark notes that aside from the beef trust there are other trusts exploiting consumers similarly, signaling concern over profiteering and market practices affecting ordinary people. The statement emphasizes broad mistrust of monopolistic behavior.
Congress to pay McKinley funeral expenses 50 thousand
Washington May 2 Congress will pay the funeral expenses of President McKinley including the physicians bill An urgent deficiency bill provides 40000 for death and burial costs An agreement allocates 31000 to physicians and the rest for general expenses All expenses have been itemized and submitted to the committee and are expected to satisfy all parties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
McKinley
House Committee On Appropriations
Admiral Sampeon Dies After Hemorrhage in Washington
Washington May 6 Admiral Sampeon died at five this afternoon after a brain hemorrhage. His condition was critical since this morning as he weakened quickly and sank. For more than a year he had been in frail health with rumors about his wind and Selley controversy intensifying concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiral Sampeon
New
Admiral Sampson
Admiral Lampoon
Selley
Tayediste
Bret Harte Dead Ends Erratic London Night
London reports the death of Bret Harte author poet and humorist known as Mr. Harte. He died in Red Hone Chamberley after a throat ailment worsened and a nocturnal hemorrhage led to his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bret Harte
Tarte
Red Hone
Chamberley
Bryan backs W. F. Stone for senate race endorsement
Local political figure Mr. Bryan endorses the candidacy of W. F. Stone for the senate, signaling support ahead of upcoming campaign engagements. Stone receives key backing and visibility in regional political circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
W. 4. Stone
Senate
No start, finish matters in race of life and business
An admonition states success depends on staying power not initial speed. It claims stomach trouble defeats many in business, cites Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion issues, and asserts it strengthens the whole body without alcohol or narcotics. Testimonials from Arkansas residents tout cures and pellets as aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Golden Medical
Golden Medical Discovery
House
Charleston
Franklin Co. Ark
de Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Sultan Ravan Fortfall Report From Bayan
Washington reports Brig. Gen. Davis confirms complete Moro fort capture after a bold assault. Four hundred seventy American troops with four mountain guns attacked Bayan fort. 1 officer and 7 enlisted men killed 4 officers and 7 enlisted wounded. Prisoners taken eight Moros later released. Bayan survivors numbered eighty four. Several leading Dattos killed and Moro power crushed to secure U S authority in central Moro lands. Captain Moore Lieutenant Johnson among wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Chaffee
Sultan Ravan
Leen
George W. Davis
Bayan
Sultan Bayan
Datto
Malabung
Euitan
Turlae
Blus
United States
Menu
Lieut
Bovars
Capt
Moore
Johnson
Vanderbilt Heiress Banished for Unpaid Bill in Montreal
Report from Montreal dated May 1 states Mrs Jack Wilmerding of New York, granddaughter of Commodore Vanderbilt, was forced to leave Windsor Hotel after twelve days of unpaid board totaling seven dollars. She moved to the Ritz Carlton where she fears further debt and reports friends have deserted her, facing destitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Quebec
Jack Wilmerding
New York
Commodore Vanderbilt
Windsor Hotel
Richelieu Hotel
Laa Thpolapely
Largest oil land deal in Texas history struck at Sour Lake
May 1 Austin reports the sale of 1000 acres in the Sour Lake oil field to John H. Kirby for 4 million dollars. Kirby, a lumber and oil magnate, bought from T J Oliver of Dallas with several Austin businessmen joining in the purchase. The tract adjoins the major Sour Lake gusher site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas
New Sour Luke
John H. Kirby
T. J. Oliver
Dallas
Kirby
Sour Lake
Famine Stricken San Juan de Currie Faces Mass Exodus
The steamship Curreno arrives with dire reports from San Juan de Currie near Cape San Ducas. Ten years of drought have ruined crops and decayed cattle, causing widespread starvation, death, and a rapid exodus as residents flee the impoverished district aboard ships like the Curacao, which brought forty people from San Juan de Cabo to Ensenada. Other vessels are suspected to be aiding similar relief runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Curneno
San Juan de Currie
Cape San Ducas
Curacao
San Juan de Cabo
Ensenada
Earthquake Death Toll Over 1000 in Guatemala Appeal
San Francisco reports a cablefrom Castle Brothers that the April 18 quake in Guatemala killed over 1000 people and left more than 40,000 homeless. Most victims were in Quetzaltenango. an aid appeal is issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Castle Brothers
Guatemalo
Central America
Questaltenango
Scott's Emulsion Promises Hunger to Fight Thinness
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion makes a thin body hungry and active, waking it to use food and grow flesh. It urges readers to request a free sample from Scott & Bowne in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Cherias
Eiulien
A Thirty Dollar Bill From 1777 Found
Henry Beldon of Columbia owns a rare thirty dollar bill framed with both sides visible. Issued under a 1777 congress resolution in Baltimore, it promised to pay Spanish dollars. Once it required a cartload of goods, now the note’s value is valued by collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Beldon
Columbia
Congress
Baltimore
Beldon
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