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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
7
A New Orleans Times Herald account tells of a Chinese scholar who anonymously aided a dying farmer's family. He delivered beef, groceries, and later a silver dollar to a child, then visited regularly without comment. After the husband died he bought a black dress for the widow and her daughter to help them avoid suspicion.
Jefferson City March 15 The governor Lon W Stephens appointed several prominent Missourians to represent the state at the trans Mississipp i commercial congress to be held in Houston. The selections include notable business and civic figures from across Missouri. The event aims to strengthen regional trade ties and promote state industries.
Governor Stephens places Hon. D. R. Francis at the head of the Missouri delegation as congress prepares a large session. The article notes prominent attendees from St. Louis Glasgow Kansas City and other places and comments on wine making and Speer’s Port Grave Wine and Claret wines favored by society in New York and Washington.
In Macon Missouri on March 15 Sheriff Glenn arrested Mar Woods, the colored man who had been sought since February 17 for shooting Elijah Chatman. Chatman survives with his right arm lost and bullet wounds to face and neck after a quarrel over a dance's woman.
Toallay pains subdue inflammation heal foul sores and ulcers Ballard's Snow Liniment offers the most satisfactory results. Prices are 25 and 50 cents at H. L. Tuck et al.
London March 15 Secretary for the colonies Joseph Chamberlain said at war start President Kruger and his government would be held personally responsible for any act contrary to civilized usages, in response to threats of demolishing mines and razing Johannesburg.
Governor Stephens declares support for the Chicago platform and his readiness to serve as delegate at large if chosen, while noting no opposition fromhim to ex governor Stone if desired. He affirms loyalty to William J Bryan and promises not to be led to compromising grounds. Claims ex governor Stone has no fixed stance and urges party unity. Public notices mention Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment available at H L Tuckers.
John L. Stein of the Chicago mine near Hartville Va reports locating a prehistoric mining complex near Denver. He describes vast tunnel systems spanning over a mile, with ancient tools and cave remains including a skull sent to the Smithsonian, suggesting a cave-dweller society and possible companions.
A recent Cook County probate ruling grants Robert T. Lincoln and Norman H. Ream, executors of George M. Pullman's will, a $425,000 fee for administering the estate. The note remarks that such fees provoke wage cuts to Pullman workers, a point raised by the Exchange.
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