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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1902
Page
7
A New York Times tale recounts Captain Edgar Russell’s Montana bluff when four troopers charged a Filipino trench outside Manila. Bullets missed as the troopers advanced, causing seventy five Filipinos to flee. The white heat of the moment defined Western nerve in the Philippines insurrection.
An old time medicine note touts a quick cure for colds with a refund guarantee. Each box carries E. W. Grove’s figure and is priced at 25 cents. A brief patent cure claims rapid relief in one day.
In Manila on October 2 a large crowd gathered as Maj. Gen. Chaffee his wife and Vice Governor Wright and Mrs Wright sailed for home on the transport Sumner. Gov Taft and the Philippine commission joined the farewell procession to the river where the Santiago fired a salute and bands played Auld Lang Syne. The officers embraced their commander in a poignant departure.
Fragmentary line references anemia in women and a price note of sixty cents. H L Tucker is cited in the fragment, with minimal context for a dated advertisement or column item.
A Japanese python, eight feet long with brilliant coloring, lived in Paris’s museum of natural history. It refused all offered prey for two years and nine months, finally dying August 20, 1902 after a voluntary fast. An advertisement for Tabler's Buckle Pile Ointment appears in the piece.
Hyannis Nebraska October 2 William D Clark 26 arrived to be married to Myrtle Shawberg 19 by Justice Crawford during the ceremony he fainted after being shot in the hip by Judge Shawberg father of the bride Clark was aiding the couple down a second story ladder when the ladder fell and the bride screamed Shawberg opened fire with a shotgun Clark and Myrtle escaped in a buggy and were wed at Crawford’s home later that evening The Shawbergs and Redmond pursued the couple but gave up and returned home Redmond 35, Myrtle 19, Clark 26, clear romance ties to Western Nebraska local law circles and Clark’s Missouri origins.
Denver leaders report national livestock association and major Western railways, with government legal backing, oppose a proposed merger forming large packing interests. President Springer and Kansas City Denver stock yards chiefs convened to plan action. Roosevelt administration reportedly supports the association in resisting consolidation.
Topeka October 2 The Farmers Co operative Grain Growers association is reducing the grain trust influence in Kansas. The secretary of the trust faces three months in jail and a $500 fine after cases filed against him. He appeals from the state supreme court affirming Bush county district court sentence. The case moves to the United States Supreme Court.
New York Sept 40 Lt Commander Wm V Bronaugh US Navy killed himself with a revolver on the battleship Kearsarge at the navy yard. Officials say executive duties are exceptionally burdensome. A Joplin editorial mocks Missouri’s standings and calls out perceived journalistic inconsistency.
St Joseph Missouri October 2 Lee A Gallaher a leading local family member and former teller at Buchanan County First National Bank was sent to the Jefferson City penitentiary for five years after pleading frailty in federal court over a 24000 embezzlement. The bank shortage was covered by friends but no leniency in court. Nebraska City Nebraska October 2 A 14 year old girl Edna Brant was tossed by an enraged bull and saved by a loyal dog after the animal attacked her as she drove cows home. The girl was left seriously injured with broken ribs as the dog drove off the bull.
Osage City Kansas October 2 a Burlingame resident Young Allingeworth was shot by a Santa Fe conductor on morning train No 14 east bound. He says he paid a brakeman 15 cents for a ride to Burlingame. The conductor ordered him off and opened fire when he refused. His arm was shattered and amputation will be necessary. The conductor’s name could not be learned and the action is condemned by all.
Rev Samuel H Henderson a Presbyterian minister was struck and killed by a Missouri Pacific switch engine while seeking a stray horse on the Y in Wichita Kansas last evening Sept 29 The incident occurred near the railroad yard and authorities began investigations into the accident.
The piece argues 95 percent of the coal field is owned by eight railway firms that control transport. They allegedly force private owners to sell at half value by raising freight costs and refusing service, then profit from inflated rates. It claims railroads and mines overcapitalized, restricting supply to push prices higher. Sworn testimony cites over 200 million in excess of fair market price extracted from customers.
In New York the coal famine worsens with near exhausted hard coal supply and prices rising to 15 to 200 per ton. Hospitals, institutions and factories face shortages while bread price threats and limited hot water press residents. Women line coal yards as dealers ration available stock amid fear of a cold snap.
Topeka Oct 2 F D Coburn secretary of the state board of agriculture issued a quarterly report in the red line series presenting the claims merits and performances of hornless cattle. Four breeds Aberdeen Angus sullaway red polled and polled Durham are named with an introductory defense stressing lower shelter and feed costs and comfortable herds compared with horned cattle.
In Panay islands Vollo province reports 6124 cholera cases and 2740 deaths on Monday, the highest district total since the outbreak began. Mingo in Iloilo worst hit, Cabatuan and Dyas also report cases as residents flee to the mountains and funerals go unburied. Government sends extra doctors and medicines to Troily to enforce sanitation.
General Miles may travel the Trans Siberian Railway on his world tour en route to Manila. J C Barry notes discussions in Washington and has sent route information to General Miles for his possible Siberian crossing.
At about two o clock this morning three explosions woke Holliday residents as robbers tried to blow open the Monroeoutty Exchange Bank. George Gwyn was shot at while summoning help, the town mobilized, but the culprits escaped in the darkness. No cash was secured.
J W Pierce cashier of the Bank of Holden Missouri writes to The Republic asking what is the matter with Circuit Attorney Folk as a potential next Governor of Missouri He says he would vote for him though not a Democrat and signals Republican interest in Folk as a candidate for governor.
The Missouri Pacific Railway announces October events starting October 6 with the Great St. Louis Pair featuring $50,000 in premiums and varied exhibits. A Wesley Prophet parade is planned October Tth, while the South St. Louis Broadway Merchants Association hosts a Street Fair and Carnival from September 29 to October 12. October also brings Nile Track races at the Fair Grounds and the St. Louis Horse Show from November 3 to 8 at the Exposition Coliseum. Local agents, including H C Townseap, Genl Passenger and Ticket Agent, offer details.
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