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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
4
An advertisement touts 3 Buckeye Pile Ointment as daily curing long standing piles with bleeding and itching. Relief is said to begin on first application with perseverance, priced 50 cents per bottle and 75 cents for larger sizes, sold by H. L. Tocket.
Fannie Olson nine year old daughter of a homesteader in Bena Minnesota survived a week alone in Lake Winnibi goshish area swamp guided by an Indian rescuer. She endured hunger and wolves twice hiding in grave-house shelters until found. She traveled with her father who had left her on the road.
An advertisement touts B. B. B. Botanic Balm as a universal blood purifier for cancers, skin eruptions, rheum, scrofula, and other humors. It claims permanent cures after thirty years of testing, offers trials by mail, and lists Blood Balm Co. of Atlanta, Ga., as the source.
An ad promotes a quick cold cure with Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets. It claims a refund if the remedy fails. E.W. Groves is listed on the box as the maker or sponsor.
The Senate approved the Davis amendment to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty by 65 to 17. It allows the United States to take steps to protect its interests with its own forces while preserving the prohibition on fortification of the canal. Additional amendments were offered, including one to abrogate the Clayton Bulwer treaty and another granting authority to acquire adjacent territory.
Laxative Bromo Quin ine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with a money back offer of 25 cents. The ad markets a guaranteed result and emphasizes a quick remedy.
New York Journal reports Vienna philanthropist Dr Louis Kruonsse left Annie Pell a 365000 share of his fortune after receiving her photograph and letters two years ago. The St Louis salesgirl’s father had strained ties with the uncle, but the distant relative’s bequest reflects warm impressions from Annie’s kind correspondence. Also note an advertisement touts Herbine as a quick stomach cure priced at 50 cents, sold by H L Tucker.
A Kansas City laborer claim says two workers unearthed a pot of gold worth about 1000 dollars on the Hackett estate site on Wyoming Street while grading for the Chicago Rock Island railroad. No admission of finding the treasure has been made by the men, and the estate's administrator has yet to verify the report.
Lincoln Neb Dec 15 William J Bryan announces intent to start a weekly paper called the Commoner to discuss public questions and defend Kansas City platform principles He will be publisher and editor with Lincoln as the publication place and a one dollar annual subscription price. He plans lectures in college towns and intends to devote his life to study and discussion of public affairs through writing and occasional talks.
A Civil War era document shows a 640 acre government land grant in New Madrid County Missouri, issued to Jesse Davoir to compensate for damage from an 1824 earthquake described as an act of God. The grant bears the signature of President James Monroe.
White's Cream Vermifuge is sold at 25 cents by H. L. Tucker. It claims to remove the unhealthy issue worms thrive on and quickly restore a healthy condition where worms cannot exist.
To those living in malarial districts Tutt's Pills are indispensible they keep the system in perfect order and are an absolute cure for sick headache indigestion malaria torpid liver constipation and all bilious diseases Tutt's Liver Pills.
Hugh Mullen, a Chicago enlisted sailor since June 23, 1900, who saved a comrade from the battleship Texas off Newport News and earned a first class Navy medal, is recommended for a French pay prize for rescuing six French sailors capsized near Gibraltar. He, aboard the Kentucky with a deckhand, dove into a heavy swell to keep the sailors afloat until rescue.
Vienna reports a fresh Balkan scare via Freie Post privy saying Prince Nicolaus of Montemerrig Lis organized a league with Rovian Servia Enearia and Montenesto to attack Turkey. The plan, if true, envisions partition of Turkey with simultaneous Balkan rebellions in Macedonia and Albania as operations begin.
Velert CC Hoover chief engineer of the Chinese government mines, in San Francisco for two years before the Boxer outbreak, asserts coal will be the chief factor in China’s Pacific trade. He notes coal deposits in Chi Li Shana Tune and Shen sig, with high quality anthracite.
In Joplin Missouri on December 11 a miner reports an immense bed of asphalt six miles west near the Badger Mine. While sinking a prospect shaft workers uncovered a large cave with black walls of a peculiar substance proven to be asphaltic material.
Washington announces Nicaragua and Costa Rica are willing to lease territory to the United States for two centuries to facilitate construction of the Nicaragua canal project, marking a pivotal step in canal plans and regional cooperation.
Berlin December 10 The German department of the interior issued instructions outlining compulsory precautions to combat the spread of tuberculosis across the empire. The measures stress public health actions and enforcement to reduce transmission.
Market summaries show slow shipping and weak cattle with western steers and native beef cattle around 2.40 to 2.50, hog prices near 5.75 to 6.00, and prime steers around 5.05 to 6.00. Texas steers, stockers, and feeders noted with varied hogs and sheep values. Prices quoted for ham, lambs, and ewes across multiple regions.
Market report shows wheat and corn grades with various numbers, dairy items, poultry prices, and produce including turnips beans cabbage onions and squash. Notable entries include No 2 white corn at 32, home grown potatoes and Lima beans priced per bushel or crate, and eggplant at a per unit rate.
Fragmentary OCR text from Chicago, listing unclear items and phrases. Mentions northern spring, various codes, locations, and potential notes about cash, elevator, and a race or event. Details are unreadable and names are uncertain.
A historical lament describes New Yorks early canine overpopulation as a public nuisance. A reformer cites harsh city conditions, with quotes about poor relief, street danger, and calls for dog exile to curb the disruptive, biting presence of dogs in 18th century streets.
A longtime Lewiston resident known as a regular at the town church attends every Sunday, rain or shine, playing the organ despite weather. His routine draws dogs to bark at the bell and crowds to gather, until services end and worshippers depart.
The report notes higher sales of Tie copies by the Unitieh and Fer ivy Tible society, with a 1409 percent rise from the prior year. It cites extensive praise for Testamers, support for troops in South Africa, and global production shifts including China and Hindustan.
In Mountain View Oklahoma on a Saturday night four Hughes gang members entered the town with the aim to seize control. Marshal Jesse Morris and Deputy Acres confronted them at the exchange saloon as Palmsley, an Indian, neutralized a pistol and a clash followed. Shots wounded Morris, Palmsley, and others with several injured. Deputy Acres was hit in the knee and Willam Hopkins was among the wounded.
Early Thursday morning a burglary at the zark Mo post office led to the capture of a suspect named Eyl Duvall. He faced a preliminary hearing, was bound over to the grand jury, arraigned in circuit court, and sentenced to six months in the Missouri penitentiary. At sunset he was en route to Jefferson City. Also noted: the First Presbyterian Bible class in Columbia, led by Walter Williams, editor of the Herald, now boasts over 265 in attendance from students and State University teachers and students.
The wonkin's relief corps of Lown has arrived to erect a monument in Gettysburg honoring Jenni Wade the only woman killed in the battle. It will be built in the spring and dedicated July 30 1001 the thirty-eighth anniversary of the battle.
Harrisonville Democrat reports that Missouri Sheriff Mudd faces renewed scrutiny after Nate Silva again evades capture, following a prior costly manhunt that spent over $400. The piece notes lingering questions about effectiveness and public safety in the ongoing chase.
The steamship Empress of Ching sailed from Vancouver on the 4d for the Orient with a record cargo of beer to the Philippines. Fifty thousand barrels were transported in seventy five trains and consigned to Manila.
Gov. Stephens has granted Milo Gregory of Donklin county a respite from his death sentence for murder. The ruling was issued in Jefferson City on December 14.
A reflective remark notes many people misunderstand their neighbors and themselves, calling people a puzzle to others and to themselves, a timeless observation on human perception and social friction.
Judge Hezell of the Jefferson City circuit court released W. Ray a Christian county prisoner on a writ of habeas corpus. The decision holds that a governor cannot prevent a pardon after it has been recorded by the Secretary of State. Ray had been sentenced to twentyfive years in the penitentiary for a crime in the county. Governor Stephen had issued and then recalled the pardon after recording. The judge ruled the delivery of the pardon was complete and the prisoner released.
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