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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
3
London March 15 Great Britain served notices that it will permit no interference with the war in South Africa. In Parliament Mr Balfour stated the government will not accept mediation from any power, including the United States, in settling the South African affairs.
Pretoria March 14. President Kruger prepares a reply to Lord Salisbury asserting England wages war for conquest and empire. The message vows to unite the Boers for liberty under foreign rule, while State Secretary Reitz reports Bloemfontein fallen to the British and government moved to Kroonstad. General Joubert lauds British courage as they press intrenchments, though Mauser fire mowed them down. The scene closes with an ad for Baldin Horehound syrup at HLL Tuckers.
In Washington on March 15 a rumour gains credence among politicians that President Cleveland will soon advise Democrats to act in unison for the coming campaign. Gold standard proponents press that currency is settled, arguing Bryan may still back free coinage. Carl Schurz and other Cleveland allies reportedly back Bryan on anti expansion, while Cleveland is seen warning that imperialism poses the greatest national danger.
London reports Lord Roberts has occupied Bloemfontein and the British flag flies over the presidency. Dispatch notes troops under command took possession, Steyn evacuated, officials presented keys, and inhabitants welcomed the troops. The article ends with a drug ad for Heroine at H. L. Tucker's.
A Philippine correspondent reports that American soldiers stripped General Gregario del Pilar after his body was found, taking rings from the fingers a necklace from the neck and a diamond ring among other items. The body lay unburied by the roadside for two days until odor forced action and locals covered it with dirt.
£100 reward offered by F J Cuenxey & Co of Toledo Ohio for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Cure claimed to be constitutional and to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents assert it strengthens the constitution while delivering a direct internal treatment. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
A Kruger dispatch to the Evening Journal from Pretoria dated March 13 asserts burghers will fight to the death, Natal campaign longer than expected, and British unable to reach Pretoria. Joubert and Kruger pledge unity with all burghers as they defend their soil. God help us.
Austin Texas March 15 Hon William J Bryan leaves for Lincoln Nebraska to attend the state convention then head to California Washington Oregon Idaho and other western states on a speech making tour Mrs Bryan and children will stay in Austin until about May IL
Washington March 14 At 14 minutes to 1 o clock this afternoon the President signed the financial bill making it law Mr Overstreet of Duchana led the bill into the White House and was joined by the President The vote in the house approved the conference report 166 to 120 with nine Democrats supporting the measure The bill provides for adopting the word standard and refunds much of the national debt by 2 per cent bonds to encourage more greenbacks and larger note issues The president recalled earlier fiscal bills and mentioned the Sherman act the insumption act and the current measure
In Topeka on March 15 the editor of Charles M Sheldon’s Christian daily admits mistakes and ongoing trials for the venture. He plans eight months of leave to preach a practical Christianity in England and the United States, organizing Sheldon bands to apply the gospel to daily life, a feature highlighted in an interview with Mrs. Eliza Wilson Bowman who helped the author of In His Steps gain fame.
Representative Ray of New York, chairman of the judiciary committee, introduces a joint resolution proposing Article 16 to empower Congress to regulate and dissolve monopolies and corporations. The amendment would allow states to exercise powers not conflicting with federal laws, via legislatures of the states.
In Columbia Missouri on March 15 the Democratic congressional primary saw State Senator Ben M. Anderson of the city lose. Judge James Cooney of Marshall won the county by over 1200 votes, ending Anderson’s bid for the congressional seat. Thos. L. Rubey of Macon was nominated for state senator.
A tale from Leslie's Weekly recounts how Mary Todd chose Abraham Lincoln the ugliest man she met, pursued him at street level, and how they then settled behind modest wealth. Lincoln bought land, added a second story to their home, and lived there until his Washington years.
Capt. George J. Grammer recalls Dan Rice’s habit of filling tent seats with unpaid boys. When Rice offered in at a door that “all the boys back here in ten minutes with clean faces and hands get in,” a rush ensued as twenty boys returned to the Muskingum river area with clean faces and hands, allowing entry for the performance.
In Henry county Missouri, a feud between farmers Homer Bablett and Jeff Bilderback escalated to a morning duel at Kneisiv's ford. Bablett fired a shotgun blast at Bilderback who returned fire from behind a post. After three shots, Bablett was killed, dying of a heart wound. Bilderback surrendered in Clinton.
A testimonial ad asserts Morrow's Kidneoids relieve dull heavy kidney ache and back pain, claiming fast relief and no pills. It states the remedy is not a pill but a complete treatment, sold in two week doses for fifty cents, with a booklet and dealer names included.
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