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Newspaper

Butler Weekly Times

Location

Butler, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1906

Page

6

Denounce the President Mayors Schmitz Addresses Meeting

A San Francisco mass meeting denounced Roosevelt's Japanese policy and criticized Metcalf's report as unworthy. Speakers included Abaya Schmits and W. R. Hagerty. The crowd of about 2,500 urged exclusionary policy and warned Japanese influence could harm California prosperity. Immigration Commissioner Sargent reported in Honolulu. He noted 12 Japanese leaving Hawaii for the mainland in the past year and estimated 0,000 Japanese on the islands with arrivals of 600 to 1,000 per month. He acknowledged anti Japanese sentiment and said cheap labor and merchants undercut American traders.

San Francisco Roosevelt Congress Metcalf Walton Aboout C. A. Tyiamoo League State Building Trades Council Discoi Ustseull Abaya Schmits W. R. Hagerty Wase San Feane'oo Kor Cocumen P. H. McCarthy Trales Corpl Walter MacArthur Coast Sommea’y Journal Sargent Tim Wigrstion Homlulia Ban Feopetoen Hamoluin Mr. Sarsent Pacific Hawaiian Islands Islanis

Wichita mayor Findlay Ross allowed extra time to answer

Topeka Kansas December 24 the supreme court granted Mayor Findlay Ross of Wichita and the City of Wichita twenty more days to answer the ouster suits filed by Attorney General C C Coleman. The extension was issued because December 23 set for the response fell on a Sunday.

Topeka Kan Findlay Ross Wichita C. C. Coleman Supreme Court

Fire at Hillman bakery burns upstairs rooms. three die

Steubenville Ohio December 24 a rear stove overheats sparking fire at Ira Hillman bakery partially burning the upper sleeping apartments. Three persons suffocated including Mrs Ira Hillman 25, Katherine 2, Elizabeth McCoy 18. Mrs J Grange and Jacob Oxemsberg rescued unconscious by firemen with ladders and expected to recover.

Steubenville Ira Hillman Katherine Hillman Elizabeth McCoy J. Grange Jacob Oxemsberg

Panel to Examine Automatic Pistol Design

Secretary Taft appoints a board of officers to meet January 15 at the Springfield armory to determine the pistol or revolver best suited for military service. The meeting at Springfield, Massachusetts will assess design and suitability for field use.

Washington Taft Springfield Armory Springfield Mass

The Arctic Opens on Roosevelt Hotel Front, NY

The Arctic at Roosevelt in New York reports a dec 24 event on the hotel front. Hotel visitors and staff noted the unusual display as winter decorations drew attention from passersby.

the Roosevelt New York Arctic

Education in the Philippines Sees Growth in 1930-31

Washington reports the sixth annual director of education in the Philippines shows 23,168 primary schools with 375,564 average daily pupils. 700 American and 6,224 Filipino teachers employed. Institutes run four to six weeks in all divisions. instruction blends common and specialized topics including school gardening and domestic science. 2,454 municipal school buildings exist plus other state assets. private mission schools, many Catholic, largely teach English though Spanish remains foundational. Filipina teachers shown improving in reliability, character, and moral purpose.

Washington Director of Education of the Philippines Arrows

Eight Die as Train Crash Near St Paul on Christmas Travel

A southbound Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie train struck a switch rearward at 2 10 Sunday morning near St Paul. Eight men were killed instantly with two more dying later and thirty seven seriously injured. All fatalities occurred in the smoking car which was crushed by a baggage car as the train was full of travelers bound east for the holidays. Most occupants were standing when the crash hit Enderlin was near and the whistle had just sounded.

St. Paul Minn Minneapolis Sault Ste Parie Enderlin

Temporary restraining notice on Osage wells

Interior department said a notice to the Indian inspector at Muskogee restraining a prior order to shut all Osage oil and gas wells is temporary. Department waits for more information from Inspector Wright. The matter has no connection with Special Commissioner Foulke’s territory fraud report.

Washington Interior Department Muskogee Wright Foulke

Supreme court to prosecute lynchers in Chattanooga case

Washington Dec 24 The supreme court decided against the defendants in the Chattanooga contempt lynching case of Sheriff Shipp and 26 others after taking cognizance. Justice Holmes announced that with preliminaries disposed of the court would proceed with the prosecution, timing for next steps not stated.

Washington Supreme Court Sheriff Shipp Chattanooga Tenn Johnson Holmes

Cleveland Appointee Dead Cousin of Ex-President

Harlan Cleveland former United States district attorney for the Southern District of Ohio died Monday of Brights disease. He was a cousin of Grover Cleveland and related to several Supreme Court justices, including Justice Harlan and Justice Gray. No further details provided.

Cleveland Cincinnati Harlan Cleveland United States Southern District of Ohio Grover Cleveland Bright Justice Harlan Supreme Court of the United States Stanley Matthews Justice Gray

No Preferences In Manchuria Tokio Statement

Dr Goto president of the South Manchurian railway says management of allied policies aims at granting preferential treatment. statement made in Tokyo on December 24 as concerns over Manchuria and grant of favorable terms to EE Geichi associations unclear but referenced in the report.

Manchuria Tokio Goto South Manchurian Railway Aiiinies Cates

Jim Allison's Horse Mutilated in Vicious Attack

Jim Allison reports his horse was mutilated two months after his mules were hamstrung. He says the assailant pursued him relentlessly, but details are scarce and no arrests have been announced.

Mystery surrounds horse mutilation and reward offer

James W. Allison found a horse hamstrung after a box supper visit and later two mules were similarly wounded. Veterinarian attempted repair, both animals died. A sharp corn knife in Allison’s barn was linked to the acts, though he doubts its use. A $200 reward was posted for the culprit.

James W. Allison Elizabeth Chappel McAninch Mr. Allison

Dem Central Chairman J Emmat Hook Spends Holidays in Butler

J Emmat Hook, chairman of the Democratic Central Committee, and his wife are spending the holidays in Butler.

J. Emmat Hook Democratic Central Committee Butler

Colorado girl’s biscuit remittance practice warned

A newspaper quip laments a Colorado girl who bakes money into biscuits to remit funds and jokes that a mail clerk who must eat such remittances would suffer indigestion, highlighting odd local humor about money handling.

Colorado

Material For Work on Drainage Ditch

Dr Lusk reports contractors on the Nyhart drainage ditch loading an immense material and machinery set. Twelve cars will bring the supplies plus native timber from Mr Patterson. A pumping station on the Marlas dea Cygnes river near the dam will keep water in the ditch for dredging. The project may cost about 25000 before steam dredge work begins, with dredges expected by May or June after recent Arkansas contract success.

Dr. Lusk Nyhart Patterson Marlas Dea Cygnes Old Island Arkansas

Teachers Institutes in Mingo and Mound townships

Supt. A L Ives schedules two Parents and Teachers Institutes at Cove Creek church in Mingo on Tuesday evening January 8 1907 and at Dillon Schoolhouse in Mound on Saturday evening January 12 1907. Prominent programs prepared and school boards and parents urged to attend. The superintendent adds let us find out what is best for the rural schools and then bring that to pass.

A. L. Ives Cove Creek Church Mingo Township Dillon Mound Township Ives Adde

Virginia Folks at Home for Christmas Week Report

Walter Wolfe returned to Virginia sundown Sunday to spend a week with relatives, traveling 50 miles from Blue Mound Kansas on an 800 pound bronco. The column notes several locals visiting, Christmas school treats, and area happenings including family arrivals, farm work, and livestock updates.

Walter Wolfe Virginia Aun Up Blue Mound Kas Walter

Southwest Summit News Notes and Local Moves

Clint Wheaton remains around with a sprained ankle while O Black plans a move to southern Missouri. Willie Palm and family return from Colorado and praise Missouri. Wels & Co. papered the schoolhouse and improved its appearance. Christmas Eve included a tree and a tall house for children. Mrs Bratten and daughters return to Kansas on December 26. Old Kansas friends visit the Baileys and Mr Herrell and family visit Ada Beach last Sunday. A. E.

Clint Wheaton O. Black Missoouri Willie Palm Colorado Missouri, Wels & Co Kansas The Baileys

Farm For Rent Near Merwin Missouri

A good 240 acre stock and grain farm is offered for lease for a term of years. For terms and address contact A. N. Morrell at Merwin Missouri.

Addreaa A. N. Morrell Merwin, Mo

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