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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
7
A bustling New York Racket Store on West Side Square touts a vast holiday selection.ell toys from dolls to steam engines and express wagons as ideal Christmas presents. The ad promises an endless variety and urges customers to visit for stocking stuffers and refined gifts alike.
A terse notice recalls Sunday hardship delivering buggies and finding a residence. Mentions a boy of several years and Monday’s events. References Lowry City and an unidentified town as part of the rough travel and sad incidents.
Washington reports Andrew Carnegie plans a $610 million endowment to fund a national university focus on research and student support, directed by government trustees. The arrangement emphasizes paying expenses for deserving students pursuing original investigations at home or abroad, without erecting new university buildings in Washington.
San Francisco December 1 Mrs Jane L Stanford transfers to the Le iT 70 worth about 10 000 000 in stocks and rent. total value near 23 000 000 after adding prior gifts. The former Senator Stanford’s property funds most of the university stock and deeds. Topeka Kansas December 1 Governor Stanley reports 25 percent of convicts and 38 percent of industrial school inmates are Negroes. Fulton Missouri December 10 Westminster College president McCracken says western Presbyterian leaders meet December 20 in Chicago to discuss consolidation. Cincinnati Ohio December 10 Methodist hymnal revision advances with subcommittee on responsive readings led by Dr W A Quayle. meeting planned in New York on March 4. Chillicothe Missouri December 10 state poultry show with 600 entries under industrial societies. London December 10 King Edward fixes June 26 1908 for coronation. Parliament to convene January 16.
In Washington the House debates measures on docked horse tails in DC with a 500 fine, and Senate moves to punish lynching with trials in US district courts and fines to victims’ families. Senator Hoar backs Knox confirmation after Judiciary report amid protest from the Antitrust League. House approves holiday adjournment to Jan 6 and a reshuffled committee slate follows.
Special Committee of Five from the Modern Woodmen of America concluded a two week session in Greenville evaluating the need for a reserve fund. Experts from major life insurance groups contributed statistics and insights while noting England’s parliamentary act as a model. The group plans thorough lodge discussion before the next national encampment.
In Calumet John Kinonen attacked his wife and two sons in a despondent rage, killing none and fatally wounding none after taking his own life. the remaining family members survive. In Topeka the Kansas Day club banquet is planned for January 29 in the Statehouse hall despite legal limits, citing a precedent from 1899. Cincinnati hosts the American Federation of Catholic Societies conference with about 500 delegates and an estimated 600,000 member base.
J D Tathwell runs his mill and sells chop and corn while feeding hogs. Bets on Bethel and Johnson county settlers, and many locals praised for health and travels. Temperance lectures, school mail routes, Xmas tree plans, Klondike interests, and church activities fill this week’s local roundup.
Decatur Alabama resident Mrs. H Newsom says she nearly died from indigestion and stomach trouble before Electric Bitters. She reports regaining health, appetite, and 35 pounds after using the remedy, praised for treating loss of appetite liver and stomach issues. Available at HL Tucker's store for 50 cents.
Free offer extends from Thursday Dec Sth to New Year. With every 25¢ purchase of china or glassware, customers receive a numbered coupon. On Jan 1, 1902, a drawing awards the holder of the lucky number a $15 lamp displayed in the show window. The lamp is described as one of the finest in the Southwest.
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