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Newspaper

Butler Weekly Times

Location

Butler, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1903

Page

3

Count Keeselring One Time European Count Dies in Louisville

Emile G Keeselring a member of an old European noble family and Swiss banking representative in Algiers died in Louisville Kentucky on Monday night He was known as Count Keeselring to Americans and travelers A period of financial reverses sent him from aristocratic circles to window washing and hotel clerical work at the Galt House where he rose to chief clerk due to his intellect and breeding

Europe Algiers Emile G Keeselring Louisville Keeselring Galt House Kesselring

President Roosevelt Remembered in Mineola L I

The will of James King Gracie, Roosevelt's uncle, was probated in Mineola. He leaves $30,000 to the President and $30,000 to each of his children. Kermit and Ethel Roosevelt receive $5,000 each. Eleanor Roosevelt and Gavie Hall Roosevelt get $15,000 each in trust. Other relatives also receive generous bequests.

Ethel Eleanor Roosevelt Gavie Hall Roosevelt Emlen Roosevelt

Ear grafting saga shocks Western mine owner

A Western mine owner who paid 5000 dollars for a grafted ear returned from a Philadelphia hospital where a New York surgeon attached the ear from another man’s head. Circulation in the graft is established, swelling persists but deemed non threatening, with the ear likely to reemerge under treatment. The man who sold the ear returned home near Pittsburgh with his wife and child.

New York Philadelphia Pittaburg

Ballard's Horehound Syrup Sold By L. Tocher’s Drag Store

Dealer Keary Grearns of Wisconsin reports two years of sale with no bad reactions and notes increasing demand. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes at L. Tocher's Drug Store. May 20, 1001.

Keary Grearns Shullebarg Wisconsin Ballard Bectar L. Tocker

Ghostly Crime Strube Confesses to Murder of Miss Henninger

Frederick Strube, 20, confesses to killing Miss Alice Henninger, 22, near Havana Illinois after a disputed marriage proposal. He struck her with a monkey wrench during a buggy ride, buried the body, then traveled to Quincy while police pursued him. A $1400 reward had been posted.

Macon Frederick Strube Alice Henninger Havana Ill Misa Henninger Quincy Strobe Sheriff Brooker Straube

Pestilence in Full Sway in Butler Pa

Typhoid fever rages through Butler Pennsylvania with about 1200 cases and rising toward 3000 in six weeks. Officials warn daily deaths could reach alarming levels as doctors trace the outbreak to contaminated water. Local physicians say the crisis will intensify in a week or ten days.

Butler

Fragmented 19th century property transfer list itemization

A garbled entry stream lists numerous land transactions and deeds with names such as Alice Ewin J J Placher Ferdinand Leimer and John Fischer. Mentions Rockville Summit Amsterdam and various block and lot designations with monetary values and parcel references.

Brest C Denwell Serviver Hickman Ferdinand Leimer Brachear Rockville John Fischer J Placher Fleasant Gap TJ Mock H Delaney Hadeon

Elmwood Woman Dies In Cottage Fire At 90

In Elmwood Nebraska on December 5 Mrs Martha Schloatman a 90 year old invalid died in her burning cottage. Her daughter could not move her and firefighters and neighbor John Folburst tried to help but were unable to reach her before the flames overcame them.

Elmwood Neb Martha Schloatman Dames John Folburst

Judge W. M. Springer Dies After Pneumonia

Washington December 4 William M Springer ex congressman from Illinois and former U S district judge died here this morning of pneumonia. He contracted a cold in Chicago on Thanksgiving day while acting as counsel in the China drainage board case. He came to Washington, grew worse, and died at 3 AM. Remains to be interred here before being moved next spring to Springfield Illinois.

Washington William M. Springer Illinoia United States Court Indian Territory Springer Chicago China Drainage Board Springfield Ilinois

Strube Sees Visions in Sangamon Jail After Flight

Fred Strube, who confessed slaying Alice Henninger, rests in Sangamon county jail in Springfield Illinois. He says he is relieved by the rest but troubled by visions of the murdered girl. He asks jail officials to limit visitors as defense plans emerge with Hon. T. T. Beach of Lincoln likely to defend him.

Springfield Ill Fred Strube Alice Henninger Sangamon County Straube Hon. T. T. Beach Lincoln, Dil Strube

Oldest National Bank Promotes Small and Large Accounts

The bank emphasizes taking care of money like children and encourages both small and large deposits. It highlights being the oldest bank in the county and the only National Bank in the area as a reason to choose their services.

Missouri State Bank Bates County

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Reward Notice

An advertisement offers a $100 reward and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment. The claim states the cure acts on blood and mucous surfaces, builds up constitution, and requires testimonial letters, with Cusner & Co. of Toronto named as the address and druggists selling the product.

Cusner & Co Tureds Druggis

Martial law declared in Cripple Creek amid mine violence

Governor Peabody issues noon proclamation signaling limited martial law in Cripple Creek after the Vindicator mine blast and related lawlessness. Idaho precedent cited. mass arrests of strikers expected as Colonel Verdeckberg leads military action to control unrest and purge the camp of offenders. The note mentions a cold remedy ad at close.

Denver Dee Peabody Cripple Creek Edward Verdeckberg

Five Aldermen Plead Guilty in Michigan Water Scandal

Five former and current city officials from Grand Rapids waived examination and agreed to plead guilty in superior court. Names Slocumb Lozier McLachlan Stonehouse Donovan and Corey Biesel are among those involved. Rumors suggest more aldermen under arrest may reveal details of tendered deals and doadle transactions.

Grand Rapids Michigan Water Slocumb Lozier McLachlan Stonehouse Donovan Board of Public Works Corey Biesel

Wage cut orders hit 11000 United States Steel workers

A December report notes a wage reduction ranging from five to ten percent was ordered to be paid across the United States Steel Company. The measure affects 11,000 workers. Details on how long the cut lasts and which plants are most affected are not provided.

Notice of Estate Settlement in Bates County Missouri

Notice to creditors and others interested in the estate of Geo. W Pierce that 8. Pierce as administrator will make settlement at the next term of Bates County Probate Court in Butler Missouri on the 8th day of November 1903.

Geo. W Pierce Pierge Hates Bates County State of Missouri Butler Missouri

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