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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
7
A fragmented narrative recalls a troubled actress in New York facing threats from a former lover. A phonograph records the night of assault, exposing the crime with stark evidence. The attacker dies in prison. she remarries. the case becomes a museum piece in New York.
Representative Buleson of Texas introduced a resolution requesting the President transmit to the House all correspondence and papers on Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles and his plan to be allowed to return to duty in the Philippines. The plan aims to immediately cease hostilities with minimal further loss of life.
An analysis cites Dr Dianapolis Sentinel on boyhood risks and life prospects. It compares death and disability odds for Americans and Brits, noting infant mortality, decade spans, and varying odds of insanity deafness blindness criminality and almshouse reliance. It reviews longevity trends to age forty and recalls a dubious ad for a laxative product.
Henry Hale a discharged soldier from the Fifth regiment of infantry was killed when northbound Santa Fe train No. 18 struck him near Winfield Kansas. He had six years of honorable service with postings in Cuba and the Philippines. His body is held for relatives not yet located.
Ex president Grover Cleveland, aged 65, spoke to an Associated Press writer about the Panama canal debate now before Congress. He declined to treat the issue as a mere grab bag for the nation and commented on Henry Watterson’s critical letter about the administration. He noted the Republican party’s occasional disarray but said it can unite at conventions. Cleveland advocated National Civic Federation arbitration meetings for urgent emergencies.
Evansville March 20 William Rudd of the First Cavalry serving in the Philippines reports an engagement with native forces. He sustained a bad leg wound while aiding a group of forty Americans attacked by about 300 Filipinos in Batangas province. Rudd is the son of local capitalist W I Rudd.
Washington March 20 The secretary of war announced a new officer assignment list for army departments. Major General Arthur MacArthur heads the Lakes in Chicago Brigadier General Arthur Fred Funston takes command of the Colorado Denver department and Brigadier General William Kobbe leads the Dakota St Paul region The order becomes effective March 25.
Willie Sayles a 16 year old Negro confessed tonight to assaulting five girls within three weeks terrorizing the northwestern part of Quincy. Police guard the jail after the father of one victim threatened mob action. Victims include Annie Hickey 14 Elinora Willers 12 Louw Vou Derlaar 11 and two Tillie sisters nearby. last attack occurred March 17.
A circulating tale claims ex governor Hoge of Texas profited from early investments and enjoyed perks in Beaumont. At Teaumont, a waiter named George allegedly tipped the governor, while a new waiter later claimed George and he gambled last night, leaving Hoge unaware of the changing staff and fortunes.
Washington March 19 The democratic members of the house caucus here tonight unanimously adopted resolutions that congress should express the sympathy of the American people for the struggling Boer republics and pledging themselves to use their utmost endeavors to force the committees to report resolutions expressive of such sympathy if only that congress may have an opportunity to act.
Tickets on sale March 4 and 18, April 1 and 15, May 6 and 20, 2002. Final return limit 21 days from sale. One fare plus $2.00 round trip to numerous states including Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska North Carolina North Dakota South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming and to all points in Indian Territory Oklahoma and Texas. Agent Vandervoort.
Freeman Mo Sept 10 99 received a sample of Dr Tichener's Antiseptic by mail. Liked it on wounds burns rheumatism and cholera morbus with good results and cheerfully recommend it. Mas J W Diesean
The Official Messenger prints a March 16 French declaration to major governments. It states that allied Russo French governments support Anglo Japanese principles as the foundation of policy and reserve the right to defend interests in the far East against other powers or disorder in China. It calls for tranquillity and the maintenance of the status quo in the region.
The St Louis Mirror invites readers to subscribe for ten weeks at ten cents. Edited by William Marion Reedy, the weekly magazine covers current subjects in social religious scientific financial literary and artistic areas with reviews of books plays and music. Respondents may mail silver or stamps to St Louis Mo.
Trustee's Sale notice lists John Hedger and wife defaulting on a deed of trust dated April 20 1801 recording in Bates Missouri and describing land in Bates County Missouri including part of Section 8 Township 40 Range 4. The legal holder demands payment and a sale is set for April 4 1903 at the east front door of the courthouse between 9 am and noon. sale to the highest cash bid to satisfy the debt.
An advertisement touts William McKinley life and work volumes and a book “UwIsGud's Way” with a photogravure of the late president. It claims large sales, benefits to a McKinley Monument Fund, and urges donations and orders of 120 cent stamps for a prospectus from the Continental Assembly at Corcoran Building Washington DC.
Notice to creditors and interested parties that John M Graham administrator of the estate of John Graham deceased will make final settlement at the next term of Gates County Probate Court in Bates County Missouri on the fifteenth day of February AD 1914. John M Graham Administrator.
Eliza C. Asbury named administratrix of James W. Apbury estate by Bates County probate court in Missouri. Hearing date January 13, 1902. Claims must be filed within one year for allowance. two years to bar.
William A Rowden and wife Warcaret Rowden convey 35 acres in Bates County Missouri to secure a promissory note. Default on interest triggers public sale by the Bates County Sheriff at the courthouse steps in April. Sale to be cash at 9 to 5 with the acting trustee Smith overseeing.
Notice states the partnership between Samuel Levy and Silas W Levy dissolved by mutual consent. Silas W Levy retires while Samuel Levy continues the business as Sam Levy & Co with full authority to collect all liabilities. February 10, hang (Hotler) Missouri.
Creditors and interested parties are informed of the probate proceeding for the estate of Lerse N ie, ay toa sa eneel Beste. The executor of the estate is to appear at the next term of the Bates County Probate Court.
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