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Newspaper

Butler Weekly Times

Location

Butler, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1901

Page

2

Ruling and Reflections on Civil Liberty at CU Law Event

Judge Moses Hallett appeals to the Colorado Law School audience in Boulder on June 5 urging vigilance against imperial overreach. He condemns the Philippines policy and warns that a republic may lapse into despotism when power is wielded without consent of the governed.

Boulder Cole Law University of Colorado Moses Hallet Denver Philippines Syel United States of America

Merwin's Giant Bull Seeks World Fair Fame

A massive Short Horn bull near Merwin Missouri stands six feet one inch tall at the shoulders and spans fifteen feet one inch nose to tail. Weighing about 3,000 pounds, it is touted as the largest in the world and slated for fattening to 4,500 pounds for exhibition at the St. Louis World’s Fair. Hundreds visit S. A. Akins’s farm weekly to view the famed animal.

Merwin St. Louis S. A. Akins

Baldwin Up In a Balloon

Evelyn J Baldwin accompanied by Sam Baldwin Quincy aeronaut launched a balloon voyage from Quincy Illinois. The balloon rose to about two miles in a clear sky and drifted southwestward. Baldwin heads the Baldwin Ziewler Arctic expedition and came to study balloon research as part of the educational program.

Quincy Evelyn J. Baldwin Sam Baldwin Quincey Evelyn B. Baldwin Baldwin-Ziewler

Governor Sayers calls special session on August 6

Austin dispatch reports Governor Sayers approves convening the state legislature in a special session on August 6 to redraw confessional, senatorial, representative, and judicial districts based on the new census and to pass the general appropriation bill. The piece also touches on annexation ideas and court rulings influencing Canada policy.

Austin Texas Sayers

Declaration of Independence echoed in critique of U S policy

A critical opinion piece argues the June decision by President McKinley and his cabinet to govern the Philippines by military means betrays the core American creed that governments derive power from the governed. It contends such action repudiates the Declaration's principle that all men are created equal and questions the nation's future as a free republic. The article urges reader reflection on whether Tuesday's cabinet move aligns with American ideals and how the public should respond.

Liert Philadelphia United States White House Philippines McKinley

Morgan urged to extend cordial courtesy to European leaders

The Boston Herald hopes Mr. Morgan will not disrupt improving relations with England and notes his private audience with President Loubet of France. It urges extending the same courtesy to Emperor William and King Edward to show no frost in diplomacy.

Mr. Morgan England President Loubet France William Edward

Insular Decisions Spur Law on Pewter Dollar Jackpots

A New York World report notes evolving federal courts practice and hints that insular rulings affect emerging legality of opening a jackpot with a pewter dollar. The piece reflects shifting interpretations and potential legal challenges in gambling cases.

United States

Proposal to Annex Cuba and West Indies by U S Policy

Representative Henry 8 Boutell in Washington told a Republican correspondent that the United States will eventually absorb Cuba and likely the West Indies within fifty years, with Canada to the north and a Nicaragua canal within reach. He argues absorption would be justified by commercial expansion and praises the Cuban convention's direction, urging the Platte amendment as the path forward.

Washington Jane Henry Boutell Uiingis Republic Tore Cuba United States West India Islands Canada Tote

Allies Forfeit Rights in China Analysis by Chaffee

Manile June 6 Adna R K Chaffee commander of American troops in China arrives with units from Taku He says allies forfeited gains through protracted strikes and expeditions inflaming natives and provoking executions He notes Russia’s influence grows modestly and China seeks evacuation of foreign troops to restore order He believes Russia will maintain North China influence but not extend into Manchuria and the Chinese question remains unresolved

Manile Adna KR Chaffee China Taku Ren. Chaffee Russia Chanes Nussia Manchuria

Roots Advice to Cubans and Washington Delays

Washington delay marring Cuban Platt amendment reception as Root and Wood clash over interpretations. Atlanta era report notes convention expected full instruction, but Washington’s new arrival disappoints. amendment accepted with implied readings, sent to Gen Wood. Also a cold remedy ad closes with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim.

Huvana Dane Washington den Wood Capote Gen Wood Root Roon Wied Washington Sundin Gen. Wood

Maryville man Townsend dies at 85 in daughter’s home

Maryville Missouri report says H J Townsend aged 85 died at his daughter’s home. A Civil War veteran who served with Lincoln and Grant, Townsend helped present a 2700 sword to General Grant at Nashville. He left eight children and will be buried in Warren, Illinois. Also an advertisement touts Herbine tonic.

Maryville H. &. Townsend Grant Nashville Townsend Abe Warren

White's column drives Boers after Jamestown loot recovered

Aliwal North Cape Colony report notes White's column contacted Kritzingers northeast of Jamestown in June, drove the Boers back, captured fifty horses and munitions, and recovered stores looted from Jamestown.

Aliwal Cape Colony Col White Kritzingers Jamestown

Heal No More For Rheumatic Ailments Using Anticipated Tonic

A fragmentary testimonial details a patient James Reh of Ninth Street describing relief from rheumatic pains through a claimed tonic. The text references toxic accumulations and detox effects, with mention of a physician and a continuing treatment amid varying health outcomes.

Unprecedented farm paper bundle offer for readers

All readers are invited to subscribe to four papers for 1.25 for one year: Kansas City Live Stock Indicator, The Poultry Farmer, Special Farmers Institute Editions, and the local paper. These well known west publications offer practical farming information at a low price. The offer is limited in time and samples are available at the office.

Farmers’ Institute Locel Crouch West Kansas City Farmers” Institute

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