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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1902
Page
2
This noisy OCR fragment references religious figures and a public decision process. It hints at a minister or church leader addressing election or governance steps, noting concern over future shedding of tears and the pace of action after due process.
In Prince William Sound, Prof. Leeds and natives unearthed a cavern holding 14 wooden canoes each with a body, alongside stone tools and slabs. The find hints at burial during a storm era, puzzling locals and researchers. Capt. Storey organizes an Alaska Packers expedition to study the site. Mont Pelee eruption cited, while China fears rain provokes vermin per Pearson's Weekly.
A private viewing shows St Pauls Cathedral Laneen underway with three years of teetalia still to finish. Main features completed offer a sense of the scheme while 800 of 1250 light positions remain to be set. The chancel and arches are in progress and the total project cost around £500,000 with completion estimated in about a year.
The Alaska Wireless Telegraph Company of Seattle headed by Robert L. Moore asks Southern Alaska business men to subscribe 20 to 30 to fund a northern to southern wireless line. Subscriptions paid when the line is ready, with ten percent premium offered, rates set at ten cents per word, thirty words minimum, transport between terminals. Line to run from British Columbia to Valdez, touching major towns, aims for December completion.
Agst. Geo. Corbin received a package from the Philippines revealing a tattered commission for Lionet Dimment, damaged by rats. The signatures remained intact as the paper was gnawed around names, with Roosevelt Rout and Corbin’s marks scalloped. A new commission was prepared for Dimment and will be sent by the next return mail.
The Colored Emigration and Commerce Association meeting in Chattanooga unanimously urged Congress to appropriate 3.5 billion to deport African Americans who wish to leave the United States. The memorial appeals to the president and Congress. Bishop Turner leads the movement. Plans aim to raise 100000 for ships and sea training for emigrants.
A letter received at the United States consulate in London requests an American to arrange the sale of an Englishwoman for 20 guineas. Consul General Richard Weeront condemns the proposal as a front to traffic in people, warning that such solicitation ends in no clearinghouse for crime. He urges annihilation of the attempt and notes the unlikelihood of any legitimate outcome.
Lewis Wilkins of Enid Oklahoma, claimed as the largest man alive at 8 feet 2 inches and 5 pounds, died in a Chicago hospital after an operation. He had toured Europe and America in exhibitions since 1888 and returned home seeking rest before death. Funeral held in Waukomis with Elks Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows participation.
In a Toeton courtroom, Mr. Morse, a leading lawyer, calls a remark a grievous insult and vows to personally tackle the originator of a threatening proposition if given the chance. He cites concern for four daughters and asserts decisive action against the aggressor.
The treasury bureau of statistics reports April and ten months to April show manufacturing materials making up about half of April imports and over 16 percent of ten month imports. Exports of manufactures reach 6.54 percent in April and 50.44 percent for April’s total exports versus 20.05 percent in 1901.
American recipients include Mary Shepard Green of New York a pupil of Raphael Collin awarded a second class medal for four young women reading a novel Lawton Parker receives a third class for a portrait of Mrs W with her back to a mirror Mme Mary J Dickson of St. Louis earns a third class for a mother teaching her child to read First class medals were not awarded the medal of honor went to Joseph Bail for The Lacemakers Several works sold at the Lutz sale Lago ai Garda by Corot fetched 51000 and D Aubignys Banks of Oise sold for 12000 and will be sent to New York
Mrs W H Payne plans auction of her Lawton addition consisting of 456 lots, 50 by 190 feet, just south of Lawton. She asks 550,000 for 160 acres if a company seeks a speculation purchase. Auction begins August 10, with ground valued for residence use and town views.
Governor Yates announces suppression of anti Negro outrages in Saline county near Eldorado. Assistant Adjutant General Swart leads sixteen cavalry and one company from Mt. Vernon to restore order. At Carbondale armed men allegedly attacked the home of Reverend Peter Green pastor of Eldorado African Methodist Church after he refused to leave. Green fired back with a shotgun. rumor says a white man was wounded.
Notice of the Frisco System sale of town lots across nine Creek Nation towns along the Frisco line. Sale runs July 7 to July 20 with round trip single-fare tickets on July 6 for travel to the sale. Return validity dates appear unclear but extend to late July. Contact Frisco passenger representatives for details. Jas Dunohue is listed as agent.
Order of Publication issued by the Missouri circuit court for the heirs or unknown defendants in a civil matter. Names listed include Josephine Shepard Plaid and others with various spellings. Proceedings dated June term with publication to notify unknown heirs and related parties of the action.
Miss Stone’s third essay on brigands recounts Mrs Tsilka’s baby birth and early captivity weeks, a vivid woman’s perspective. McClure's previews reveal Mrs Tsilka’s tale continues in August, while noting the magazine’s broader satire and critique within the periodical’s market.
Notice is hereby given to all creditors and interested parties in the estate of William Minnica that John Campbell as administrator intends to make final settlement next week in Kate County Probate Court, Missouri, at Batten on the specified date. The administrator requests all interested persons to attend the proceeding.
In Union City Tennessee on July 17 ex senator J HM McDowell, forced to shoot his insane son to save his family, is himself said to be insane today. He believes he killed his son, while his wife and mother are prostrated with grief.
Creditors and others interested in the estate of Florence Boewell deceased are notified that administrator Thail A McDaniel will settle the estate at the next term of the Bates County Probate Court in Hutier Missouri on the lith day of August AD love. A McDaniel administrator.
Letters testamentary granted to MENEY MUDD as executor of the estate of Hoselar Jane Livaty in Mimeouri County. All claims must be presented for allowance within the time specified or be forever barred. Probate Court date noted as the sixth day of June A.D. law.
The notice extols The Live Stock Indicator and The Poultry Farmer as leading agricultural publications. It promotes special Farm Institute editions and a limited-time offer price of $1.25 for a year. Samples are available by writing to the office at 6-Gm for enablement.
The St. Louis Mirror a twenty eight page paper edited by William Marion Keedy offers a weekly review of men and affairs with short stories poetry and reviews. Mail 10 cents in silver or stamps to receive ten weeks at THE Mirror St. Louis Mo.
Estate of William M Griggs requires all creditors to present claims within one year from April 5 in Bates County Missouri probate court. Failure to file excuses claimants from benefiting from the estate. claims must be exhibited within two years of publication.
Letters of administration with will annexed on the estate of Henry Luteenhizer have been granted by the Kates Camp Probate Court in Hates County. All persons with claims must exhibit them within two years from notice or be forever barred. DEL LUISENHIZER and Administrator with will annexed.
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