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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
1
Omaha Neb Dec 21 1899 Edward Cudahy Jr abductors demanded 25000 in gold for his safe return. In a dramatic letter the kidnapers warned of acid in the boy’s eyes and outlined a planned drop site. The father says he paid the ransom and offers 25000 reward for abductors, while the boy describes his confinement and escape.
Virginia items report social visits and travel in the area. James L. Wolfe of Burlington renews for The Times through Aaron, with locals awaiting updates on marriages. Cash Culver of Raymore spent Friday night with Aaron and took a fine Duroc Jersey boar. Various residents, including Geo Thompson, James Satterly, John Hussey, Sam Foster, and the Park and Vogt families, are mentioned visiting relatives, selling wool, or attending Christmas gatherings.
Witness T L Martin of Dixie Kentucky testifies of severe coughing night after night until using Dr King’s New Discovery. Advertised as great remedy for coughs colds throat chest and lung troubles with claims of curing consumption. $0.50 and $1 bottles, guaranteed, trial bottles free at H L Tuckers drug store.
Mae Brenner of Decatur county won 375 dollars against R. W. Boeger for seizing and repeatedly hugging and kissing her without consent. The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the district court verdict after a lengthy trial, rejecting twenty-two alleged errors. Wr. King’s New Life Pills advertised by H. L. Tucker accompany the legal notice.
At 11 oclock last night Mr Cadahy stated he would pay a reward of 5000 dollars for the arrest and conviction of any one of the men who kidnapped his son Edward Cadahy. He will pay 25000 dollars for the arrest and conviction of any two, and 30004 dollars for the arrest and conviction of all three. The offer is standing and to be paid cash down without question once the conditions are met.
Philip Armour, head of Armour & Co, is seriously ill in Chicago after several days of slight fever. Physicians report his condition is critical as doctors fear a dangerous illness may be underlying.
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