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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
4
The newspaper announces a subscription price of 1.00 for one year delivered postage paid to any address. The notice lists Ferran Allen and J. D. Anes & Co. as part of the notice and references terms of subscription.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous officials and positions with garbled spellings. Names include DARPER, PATTERSON, ST, JONES, SILVERS, JOHNSON, and PADDEN among others, alongside titles like Prelate, treasurer, and judge, suggesting a crowded municipal or civic roster.
Judge Graves presents as a capable attorney planning a quiet campaign with strong local support from Henry County and neighboring counties. He is viewed as a diligent worker for a potential supreme court role, with the Henry County delegation pledged to back him amid Republican concerns over Democratic primaries.
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions requests and actions related to political opinions. The garbled text references the denuncratio party and various wishes or tests without coherent context or clear entities.
Business leaders in the city and county seek action after a fall street fair disturbance. Officials urge stricter permits and enforcement to protect upcoming events. The piece notes vigilance by merchants and authorities and calls for responsible management to ensure future fairs succeed.
Clinton Tribune reports Joe Graves enjoys strong backing from his home county and neighboring counties. He is described as a man of fine ability and a capable lawyer, with solid prospects to win the nomination at the State Convention. Prenty county delegation pledges hearty support.
Cedar county endorsed Sam B. Cook at the county convention last week with a unanimous resolution praising his leadership and integrity. The text asserts Cook as a strong, fearless Democrat capable of carrying Bates County for the party.
General Wood personally lowered the state and stripes in Havana Tuesday and raised the Cuban flag in an act by the United States. Afterward Wood and his staff and American troops boarded ships and steamed out of the harbor.
Cedar county Democrats selected a straight Graves delegation to Spring Meld at their county convention on Mast Saturday. Delegates named include W. Cruce of ElDorado W. C. Hastain of Stockton and Mesem Hightower and Kirkpatrick. Mr Cruce’s actions as a state committeeman were endorsed by the convention.
In a Madrid chamber of deputies ceremony Alfonso XIII, aged 18, took the oath to observe the constitution as king of Spain. Thousands watched the procession, with 300000 people along the route and 60000 soldiers in attendance under General Weyler.
In Monteary county, Mrs. William A Greene is killed by her husband who also shoots and kills himself after a violent scene in a home. A newborn infant survives, believed dropped to the floor as shots rang out. Neighbors find the bodies next morning, two corpses near the front door.
In St. Joseph Missouri on May 18 agents report a London war office cable instructing an end to purchases of horses and mules for South Africa. The Toer war is expected to cease in a few days and the Lathrop remount station will be abandoned with herds redirected elsewhere in the British empire.
Vernon County Missouri and Vernon Nevada primaries were held May 16 to nominate county officers and vote for US senator. Winner W J Stone led with 2901 votes while Wallace had 612. Nominated officials include W H Prewitt for representative H S Isbell county clerk T J Myers probate judge J M Hull presiding judge C county court W B Martin circuit clerk Julian Huff sheriff John T Hurk reader treasurer Jesse Palmer recorder Z G Ewing coroner Dr C B Davis and County Judges S B Combs and C C Pettibone.
Topeka Kan May 16 Mrs Carrie Nation was sentenced to thirty days in prison and a $100 fine by Judge Hazen in the District Court for smashing bar fixtures stored in a vacant barn in February 190. She will not appeal and has begun serving her sentence.
A persuasive testimonial extols Dr. Pierce's Gallen Medical Discovery for stomach and digestion ailments. The narrator, once near death, credits the medicine with restoring strength and vitality after consuming multiple bottles. Also mentions Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
Snyder pleads guilty in a federal case charging fraud linked to the Union Wholesale Book Publishing company. Sentencing looming as attorneys urged mercy amid a restrained courtroom scene. Snyder, once a Butler councilman, linked to a family, laments and explains his downfall driven by a rush for riches.
In Atlanta on May 1 a city riot broke out after officers tried to arrest outlaws barricaded in a small arsenal store near the city limits. Eight people were killed including three policemen a white citizen and four black suspects six wounded. The siege drew on state troops and militia as fires consumed an entire block and sharpshooters fired from the barricaded premises.
The ad proclaims Williams Bros as headquarters at their old stand, promising record low cash prices across groceries hardware chinaware stoves pumps buggies carriages implements farm machinery and more. It touts Sayers Scovill buggies and warns buyers that cheap painted wagons fall apart, urging direct to us purchases and price cuts never before seen in Butler Bates County.
In Atlanta bullets and flames marked a violent riot. Officers and citizens clashed. three officers died, a leading figure was burned, and several Black residents were killed amid more than 5,000 shots fired. Governor Candler ordered militia to remain on alert as city officials struggled to restore order.
May 20 Havana reports the republic of Cuba born at noon as President Thomas Estrada Palma takes the oath. Brigadier General Leonard Wood transfers control from the United States, lowers American colors, and raises the Cuban flag with General Gomez present as troops depart.
Reports received by telegraph indicate the northern and western part of Goliad was swept away by a tornado with 50 to 100 killed. Beeville also suffered damage from high winds as weather warnings spread across the region.
A southeast storm, then southwest shift, caused $20,000 damage to Fort Sam Houston government property, tearing doors and bar racks. West End church destroyed minus $5,000, Hartwell's hotel $3,000, St. Louis college $6,000, Academy of the Lady of the Sacred Heart $2,000. Private homes at least $20,000. Several injuries, no deaths. Storm followed prior devastation at Goliad.
The text explains that blood quality depends on nourishment and rest, linking vitality to a rich blood supply. It promotes Scott's Emulsion Oil as a remedy when blood is poor, claiming it sustains body and mind and restores strength.
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