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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
10
Missouri notes report coal shortages halting classes at State University and limited furnaces for residents in Joplin. Capt Lee Taylor, 81, and a Neosho family tragedy are noted alongside local strikes, gas and coal rationing, and federal oversight. Also mentions river freezing near Jefferson City, walnut logging disputes, and mixed editorials on farmers and experts.
Jefferson City Mo Dec 14 Acting on a suggestion by E H Bullock Land Reclamation Commissioner the State Council of Defense began steps to locate property of alien enemies The attorney general McAllister will be asked for an opinion on confiscation reach It is noted courts may hesitate to order such seizure The council plans a war conference in Columbia Jan 16 17 with a Cabinet member expected to speak
Seattle, Dec 14 Dr Isa Tanimura, commissioner of livestock for the Japanese government, is here laying plans to seize 10 000 000 head of sheep for export from Australia to supply wool for military uniforms, a referendum report notes.
Mrs Nancy Carter Johnson died at her home in Richards Missouri from neuralgia of the heart. Born November 11 1836 in Johnson County she married John R Johnson in 1856. They lived in Rich Hill Bates County before moving to Richards in 1909 where he died in 1912. She left three sons Benjamin F and Edwin R and William T. plus siblings and half siblings. Funeral services were at Cumberland Presbyterian church Richards and remains interred at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Carrie Chapman Catt was reelected president of the National Association at its second convention, solidifying her leadership role and guiding the organization's agenda for the upcoming term.
Mrs Kate Richards O'Hare of St Louis Missouri was sentenced to five years in Jefferson City prison by Judge Martin J Wade after conviction for utterances aimed at discouraging military registration at Bowman North Carolina last summer She defied the judge and reiterated opposition to war citing mothers who raised sons to be cannon fodder and young men who enlist as German fertilizer The case centers on espionage act violation and marks her long socialist lecturer and suffragist career with Rip Saw editor role and a Missouri senate bid last year.
Washington December 15 The Federal Farm Loan Board asked Congress to authorize the Treasury to buy 100 million dollars of farm loan bonds now and another 100 million next year to bolster the market. The plan relies on government backing to assure private sales, and the board hopes to resume bond sales within weeks after a temporary halt on December 1 when a selling agreement expired.
Chicago December 14 unfilled orders for cars on December 1 totaled 117132, down from 140012 in November, per the railroads war board. The drop surprised as fears grew railroads had broken down while railroads are handling 20 percent more freight and passenger traffic than a year ago.
Denver December 15 authorities to enlist Harry Woodrow Hamilton a distant cousin of the President were received at the marine corps recruiting station from Washington He was previously rejected for lack of weight and officers say his physique improved due to athletic training He is the son of a banker from Cheyenne Wells Colorado
Henry County Democrat reports on Dr A P Smith whose sow produced pigs sold for 122 50 two years ago and 320 40 recently. He has seven more in litter, two to be fattened for meat. The owner estimates total value at 057 90 factoring remaining animals and current market. Police in the Kansas oil district arrest alleged LWAW members and a John Shannon admits writing a letter among seized papers. Federal Grand Jury to convene in Wichita in March.
Rich Hill hosts a Sunday night rally at the Presbyterian church for Osage township Red Cross efforts. Leader N O Mayey J A Silvers and others urged county residents to join the drive, with a solicitation committee named and headquarters set at the Valrmage hotel under Mrs J R Tales.
Mr Chas Lafollette and daughter Winnie visited Joplin Missouri with Mrs Lafollette’s mother Miss Ruth Jones. They entertained Vera Lillington Kathleen Wayland and Mable Card Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Eva Donbenmier arrived from Independence for business and visits. Kathleen Wayland and Sfelen Clark stayed with Ruth Vandraff at Butler. John Strange rented the Didibenmier price for the coming year. A box supper will be held at Elerrell school house December 15 with everyone invited.
Fidelity Trust Company as administrator for the estate of Mrs Mary Lilly Bingham widow of Henry M Flagler notified tax appraisers a complete inventory is being made and tax will be paid once value is set. Estimated tax ranges from two to three million dollars.
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