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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
2
Washington reacts as ex president Harrison prompts fresh debate on colonial constitutionalism. Speculation runs on how the court may rule, with Harrison's influence and the judges’ affiliations shaping views. Administration fears on Philippines freedom adding to a tense political outlook for 1904.
The Philadelphia Times reports full state returns except Michigan with an estimated result. McKinley leads Bryan by 1,248,344 votes, Woolley and Debs, Barker, and other candidates garner smaller totals. Voter abstention was notable, with about ten million Americans not casting ballots.
A fragment notes a medicine called Tertine promising quick relief for stomach discomfort. It claims a few doses work better than long courses of other cures and lists a price of 50 cents. Sold by a local dealer.
Washington report says a board of naval officers examined an invention described as a one man torpedo boat. The craft would be operated by a single person and powered to about 45 knots on the water, with design to run submerged. Inventor cited is Thomas J. Moriarty, a longtime machinist at the Newport Torpedo Station.
Washington December headlines show Senator Hanna facing a setback as the ship subsidy bill is to be reshaped into a new measure after talks among maritime interests. The plan aims to unite opposing parties, enabling the Senate committee to draft a substitute bill and press it through with administration support.
Dec 17 reports from Parral Mexico state a Texas miner killed two bandits Friday night as they searched him for money near Porta Parral. The miner, El Kernes, was attacked while en route to pay off a debt of 300 dollars. His pistol discharged during the struggle, killing both assailants instantly.
A blaze last night gutted W. M. Slaughter's rabbitry killing about twenty five Belgian hares valued at £1500. Several of the dead are noted prize-winners, underscoring the loss to the breeder.
Estherville resident John Freeman confessed to murdering his wife Ellen Knutzon after learning her supposed fortune of around 70,000 dollars. He allegedly poured coal oil, chloroformed her, and set fire to their bed to collect life insurance and her assets. Neighbors found her body as flames raged. Freeman claimed the crime to cover his deceit and gain wealth.
The Daily Klondike Nugget reports William Jennings Bryan won the Klondike presidential election with 2 404 votes to McKinley 633 The overall total polled was 5337 and Bryan’s majority 1471. A souvenir gold log cabin wind mill and sauce box are promised to the winner.
In Washington the House rushed the appropriation bill, approving a pension package of 145 245 230 with pensions funded at a rapid rate. The war revenue reduction measure was also passed in eight minutes without minority concurrence. An income tax provision aimed to defeat Supreme Court rulings was rejected. The bill passed despite opposition abstentions.
The Burlington Railway Co requires staff to abstain from tobacco and liquor while on duty. Railroads overall seek to discipline dispirited workers, asserting that job security depends on orderly conduct. Post-Dispatch.
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An early 20th century advertisement touts Gidestana Best as a universal remedy. It claims to purify blood, cure diseases of food poisoning origin, and build up constitution with no harm. It cites cures for cancer and psoriasis and urges readers to request more information by mail.
Rich Hill area farmer M Cassinger reported discovering a dry preserved corpse of a child hidden in an attic sack after moving to a new place ten miles northeast of Fe Boott. The body’s age and origin are undetermined. authorities were alerted for follow up. A separate ad promotes Herbine for health with a 30 cent price by H L Tucker.
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