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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
2
The merchant announces the greatest ever stock of shorts bran chop feed hay and corn in town with prices right. The notice targets farmers and buyers seeking reliable supplies in a traditional early market update.
Walter M Brummer aged sixteen, son of Buffalo fire chief Michael Brummer, was kidnapped by five tramps who forced him to assist in robberies after an electric car ride to Lancaster. He escaped at Alden, recaptured, then led police to Batavia where he identified the gang. He walked long distances, his shoes torn, as his captors planned to hide the thefts in various towns.
In Lincoln Nebraska December 13 W J Bryan discusses President Roosevelt’s message. He commends some parts but attacks others including reciprocity and trust regulation. He argues the administration serves high tariff beneficiaries, warns against imperialism and criticizes the press and court cases involving The Republic and Cardwell.
Editorial in the St. Louis Republic disputes a telegram claim by W. C. Cardwell that he settled and dismissed a suit against The Republic. The piece insists Cardwell lied and that only The Republic could settle or dismiss, urging caution about the telegram’s accuracy.
Commissioner Rockhill’s report on his China negotiations is submitted to Congress. He notes visits to Shanghai and Wuchang viceroys aiding peace, favors the powers’ terms but pressed for lower indemnities. Indemnities set at 333 million dollars, paid in bonds at par for forty years, aiding evacuation and restoring order. The Milee-4 Week Republic praises itself and offers a yearly subscription.
Jefferson City Mo Dec 9 The supreme court fixed December 20 as the date for the execution of J L Craft of Jefferson City Craft escaped from prison and during his brief period of liberty abducted a farmer boy who refused him a horse to continue his flight
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood poison and cancer like ulcers bites and sores by draining poison from the body. It says the remedy builds up strength and blood, has 30 years of testing, costs $1 per bottle, and offers free trial guidance from Atlanta based company with testimonials.
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