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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
8
Saline county authorities seized over 200 cases of beer from a basement in Salina. The beer was stored in a former icehouse on Santa Fe railroad grounds used by Kansas City brewers. The owner remains unknown and no sale attempt occurred. The Santa Fe-owned building was misidentified as an icehouse and officials weigh possible court action.
A promotional offer from The Republic and Farm Progress invites readers to subscribe for a year at one dollar and receive a free large colored picture. The reproduction depicts George Washington at his Virginia home bidding farewell to the bride and groom, using sixteen colors on heavy paper. Subscriptions may be sent by money order or bank draft, with notices that the offer may be withdrawn at any time.
The article notes a trend toward centralized land ownership in Missouri with large holdings by entities like Scully in Bates, Hunter in Southeast Missouri, Rankin, Stone Land Company, and Deering Harvester. George B. Ellis of the State Board of Agriculture calls it a tendency toward tenancy similar to Europe, though not yet alarming for the near future.
Clemens Armand Fallieres assumed the presidency of France at the Elysee Palace. Loubet retired to private life as crowds shouted support and a 21 gun salute rang from all French garrisons. Loubet welcomed Fallieres and transferred executive duties amid cabinet and military observers. Thousands cheered along the route from Luxembourg to the Elysee as the new president rode with Premier Rouvier.
In Monroe City Missouri on February 26 Mrs Benjamin Darnell fainted while rising from a chair collapsing onto her 9 month old baby held in her arms, killing the child. She was alone and a later fainting spell occurred as she moved away from the scene. The account notes she is suffering nervous strain.
Kanasa City lawyer J McD Trimble denounces a private Tampico pleasure jaunt hosted for three federal judges by railroad solicitors. He argues the affair bred public distrust despite no proven corruption, noting the judges’ high standing and potential perception of influence, and stresses duties of citizenship amid the controversy.
A stage from Monogallon Mountain mines was halted by mounted men near Alma to Silver City. Robert W. Hannigan, a 70 year old cattleman, was forced to sign a ransom note by robber Robert Holliman who claims Hannigan owes him money. Authorities say deputies and a large posse pursue the outlaws while Hannigan’s friends plan a rescue. The bandits are said to include two bank robbers and two murderers.
Citizens of Bates county rally for improved roads with broad support for modern methods. Newspapers report strong interest in bettering travel conditions and endorse road building efforts, citing local exchanges and the push for durable improvements.
Trustee sale details reference Herrman and Henriette Yanke with a deed of trust recorded in Missouri in the county, describing the tract as the northwest quarter of section 31 in township 2, range 3, conveyed to secure the note and interest. The notice notes default on the note and interest and initiation of the power of sale under the deed of trust.
Notice announces the administrator's filing regarding the estate of Marthe ue deceased. Details are obscured in the OCR fragment but indicate an official probate action and potential claims or deadlines.
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