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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
2
A Herald London dispatch notes large sums and jewels seized in a London affair linked to a Paris Humbert case. Investigators describe deceit, forged debts, and high interest notes amid a complex financial scheme affecting a woman connected to a family. The estate details unfold with seizures and contingencies over months.
The singing evangelist Sankey, previously a Methodist, joined the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn. The report notes his past worship at the Lafayette church and mentions his wife Mrs Sankey. It references his ongoing evangelistic work and historic ties to the church community.
A described plan proposes a new rapid transit system for New York City with private capital financing extensions to be built, operated for a time, then transferred to the city. The concept envisions integrating five Torenglis WHE lines with the existing subway, expanding the network beyond the current reach.
France praises the United States for relief to Martinique victims and the Chicago Inter Neemn, calling the action a global lesson in charity and noting it will be remembered.
A report notes a shot fired at the Chinese emperor recently. The Chicago Record-Herald hints the emperor may gain insight by consulting the empress dowager as a potential source of advantage.
A rambling tale follows Drebobiy Smith of Ariza as he allegedly pursued fortune tied to 200 shares in the Great Venleen paper mine. Senator Charke, United Verde interests, and a missing certificate saga are linked to a loaned 100 shares and a hunt for ownership and value.
Count Millen of Rome reports Italian division plans to establish an observatory in the Tyrolean Alps at Monte Rie G with altitude about 1010 feet. The project aims to study atmospheric phenomena and high altitude experiments for future observatory use and potential atmospheric measurements.
A fragmented report notes William Van derbilt and David Wolfe Bishop, both prominent American automobilists, competing to set or break speed records. The piece references Van derbilt’s effort with petroleum and a fuel debate, including a failed demonstration due to a sprocket issue, with Bishop described as another notable entrant.
United States minister to Hrngzil William Page Uryan reports to the department of state that upper Amazon rubber yields may be ample, but climate and terrain threaten life for travelers. He cites a mortality rate of about two lives per ton of rubber exported due to the uninterrupted equatorial heat.
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes Mr. Morgan of New York would aid King Alfonso of Spain as he starts rebuilding his kingdom. The remark frames Morgan as eager to assist a bright young monarch in early steps of his rule.
The Pittsburg Times notes the city faces rising agitation from a volcanic metaphor describing a local epidemic scare driven by a central spark. The piece blends metaphor with public concern about health and social response amid uncertain conditions.
An article describes a proposed electrical voting system for the House of Representatives. The device features a desk mounted transmitter with a four inch square voting unit, single printing receiver, three alphabetized vote lists, and a threefold output showing present yes and no votes. It records names, presents a three-column display, and totals votes with a resettable totalizer for the next session.
Emma Shaw Cableigh, noted writer and member of the National Geographical Society, plans a solo exploring tour into central Africa. She will travel from Zanvibar to Mam boza, ride the Neganda railway to Victoria Nyanza, then journey inland by caravan with trunks carrying a robe made largely of pongcee.
Connecticut chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution secured the Nathan Hale schoolhouse at New London. The building, saved from demolition, was moved to a site at the entrance of the ancient burying ground. The upper floor now houses colonial relics while the lower serves as the Lucretia Shaw chapter room.
The Chicago Record-Herald reports Cuba has less than one million dollars in its treasury, signaling a temporary period of austerity for professional officeholders. The piece frames the shortfall as a constraint on government spending and political appointments.
Final census returns show India’s population at 294,266,701. The figure marks a milestone in demographic data and confirms the scale of India’s growth for government planning and public awareness.
An antique warning advises customers to insist on Perry Davis Painkiller when buying a pain reliever. It cautions against accepting cheaper, “just as good” substitutes and notes the product is sold in large bottles for 25 and 50 cents.
Kansas City dispatch reports that W. T. Kemper and Joseph Shannon will control the County Convention after yesterday's Democratic primaries. Shannon holds balance power. Debate centers on Frank P. Walsh's return to the State Committee, with indications favoring Walsh's defeat due to alliances with Mayor Reed and opposition to Steed.
A June tornado ripped across Indiana from northeast to southwest, about 15 miles long and up to six miles wide. Factories, homes, barns, crops, cattle, and trees suffered extensive damage. Only two deaths reported, James Van Hoy and James Bailey. Total losses around one million dollars.
Describes cramps from improper food and ice water causing abdominal pain and gas distention. Recommends Perry Davis Painkiller for quick relief and notes careful housekeepers keep it in the family medicine chest.
Muskogee I T June 26 The Dawes commission enrollment in the Cherokee Nation nears completion with fewer than 200 unaccounted for. Final closing set for July 1 as 38,500 Cherokees are listed, each entitled to 100 acres of land and tribe annuities.
Special excursion notices list trips from Carthage Butler and Kansas City with round trip rates, sale dates, and return deadlines. It notes Nevada Soldiers Reunion and a group-rate offer from Vandervoort Agency, including per capita pricing and group tickets.
Richmond reporters note the Virginia Constitutional Convention adjourns after a year and fourteen days. The body adopts a new constitution likely to disenfranchise most Black Virginians, costing the state 176000 dollars. The instrument takes effect July 10 with officials to swear allegiance by July 20 under vacancy penalties. A second item promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising one day relief from colds.
In Pilot Grove Missouri on June 26 Ernest Walte aged 74 a wealthy farmer returned home with his new wife Augusta Plage formerly of South Omaha aged 60. The couple met through an advertisement in a matrimonial paper.
An offer promotes a club containing The Livestock Indicator The Poultry Farmer and Special Farmers Institute Editions plus local news. The four publications promise superior rural reading at a single annual price of $1.25. Samples available at 5-Gim.
The St Louis Mirror a twenty page weekly review edited by William Marion Reedy offers literary criticism poetry stories and reviews for merchants teachers professionals students and homemakers. Send 10 cents in silver or stamps to receive ten weeks of the Mirror at St Louis Missouri.
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