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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
4
Appleton City Tribune urges Missouri voters to nominate capable men for all state and county offices in August primaries. The editorial warns against letting governorship overshadow auditor treasurer secretary of state attorney general and county officers. It stresses every Democrat should sign petitions only for good and competent candidates to ensure quality governance.
Cary Crockett of Memphis Texas is commissioned as a Second Lieutenant at Fort Oglethorpe. He will report to the Ninth Infantry at Fort Sam Houston Texas where his famed great grandfather Davy Crockett once served and died. Crockett previously served in the Philippines and left the constabulary to join the army, bearing wounds from the Philippine troubles. his brother was killed in that war. He has lately resided near his great grandfather’s frontier home.
In Rock Island on February 24 Ensign Ned Vis Robert, in charge of the Salvation Army post, was held after a coroner's inquest charged with murder of his two week old son Tom. The child bore a fatal neck wound and a bloody razor was found. The mother, 18, reported a dream of being attacked and killed, police suspect temporary insanity. The couple recently moved from Monmouth, Illinois.
A.D. Bruce of Aurelia Iowa reports successful use of Sloan's Liniment to treat horse ailments including sweeny and fistula after a veterinarian doubted recovery. He describes applying the product and observing improvement, noting a neighbor’s similar success and endorsement of Sloan's Sure Cure.
Horace McKinley, pale with seasickness, returns to the United States in custody of Deputy U.S. Marshal J F Kerrigan after a long chase that covered 27412 miles since he began fleeing. The man is linked to a noted Oregon land fraud inquiry involving a U.S. senator and several congressmen, with over a hundred indictments issued and trials ongoing. The pursuit spanned the Pacific and included stops at Shanghai and other Asian ports, described as the most sensational coast chase in memory.
The piece argues the Harvester trust overuses Yucatan for binder twine, notes US buyers pay about 12 million dollars yearly leaving Yucatan with large profits, and envisions a shift to flax fiber in a St Paul factory enabling farmers to grow their own twine, reducing dependence on Yucatan and foreign labor.
The secretary plans a probe into sources who supplied material to magazines and writers criticizing the navy battleship program. Letters of inquiry were sent to officers including Lt Cmdr Sims and Lt Cmdr St Hill asking for categorical answers. The motive appears linked to naval officers opposing Construction Bureau policy, though final aims are not stated.
A 55 year old woman, Mrs Harry Galeener, died by hydrophobia convulsions after two cat bites in December near Delta Missouri. The cat, badly injured, fled to the woods and returned hungry. It bit her cheek and wrist as she fed it, requiring jaw prying and cauterization by a physician. Doctors offer little hope for recovery.
In Kansas City Missouri a glass case labeled Brother William, named for Judge William H. Wallace, sat in the Savoy Hotel lobby and collected cash from patrons. The device, designed to circumvent Sunday blue laws, brought in 32 dollars last Sunday.
Guthrie Oklahoma February 24 Senator G C Johnson levelled a sensational accusation that sane persons with balanced minds have been incarcerated in the state insane asylum at Norman through personal rancor. He spoke in the upper house amid opposition to a bill funding the asylum’s removal to Fort Supply and asserted he could substantiate the charge.
Matteawan New York February: Attorneys Daniel O Rolley and A Russell Poo body met for two hours with Harry K Thaw at the asylum. They stated Thaw intends no divorce attempt and rumors of an effort to annul his marriage to Evelyn Nesbit Thaw are groundless.
In Ozark County near Preatonia West Plains Feb 24 Riley Crawford and Drew Smith farmers argued in the road both armed with shotguns Crawford attempted to fire but misfired Smith shot Crawford in the neck killing him Nicholas Crawford a brother present then slashed Smith with a knife inflicting severe wounds that may prove fatal.
John D rocke receives a bright new penny from the New Planters Bank president as he leaves the Atlanta bank reception. The penny is ringed with aluminum and inscribed Keep this and you'll never be broke. The oil king promises to keep the penny as good advice.
A fragmentary Bohemian captioned scene shows a hungry hobo and a woman debating his nickel gift, joking about buying an auto and lamenting funds, the hobo declaring he would buy a schooner and handle it himself.
In Dallas Texas on February 24 thieves stole diamonds and other stones valued at more than 10000 from the residence of J B Armstrong banker and meat packer. Detectives have no clue and left no trace.
Explorer declares bold plan to reach the pole in his car with confidence that proximity will trigger the machine. Reporter questions odds, but explorer insists success lies within a thousand miles.
In a Royal Magazine exchange a young housekeeper complains that the sales offered were not fresh, while the fishmonger retorts that it is the housekeeper's fault for not buying sooner. The quarrel highlights persistent business friction and communication gaps.
A courtroom scene reveals Rouge has purchased an automobile despite doubts about repayment. Winks notes Rouge’s habit of borrowing money and spending it freely, while the judge comments on his various financial means.
A promotional notice announces a one year subscription deal for Rural Route Republic and Butler Weekly Times at 2.50. Existing advance subscribers for the Times can add the Daily Republic for a year for 1.50, or non-subscribers can remit 2.50 to receive both the Daily Republic and Butler Times for one year.
Brigadier General Francis Dodge retired from the U S Army has died at his Washington residence at 66. He earned a Congressional Medal of Honor for gallantry at White River Colorado during the Indian campaigns of the 1860s and served with the Twenty third Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment in the Civil War.
Wireless messages from Magdalena indicate the cruiser Charleston has once more surpassed its own marks in target practice. The flagship of Admiral Swinburn's squadron reportedly set a new standard for sub caliber records, following last year’s record breaking performance.
The Rural Route Republic presents the Regular Edition as in Fass Mail Edition with Sporting News omitted. Telegraphic Market and Financial pages complete. Mis cellaneous reading for families. Delivered by mail only, daily except Sundays. Subscriptions for rural free delivery residents only, one year minimum. Remittances to The Times, not The Republic. One year for both The Times and The Republic.
Statesberg Georgia February 24 reports say an innocent man was lynched by a mob two nights ago. Thompson Gilbert a negro faith healer was called to see Mrs Mat...
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