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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
1
Mayfield Ky May 21 At Mt fon church in county southern part George A Wilson shot and killed Pryor a 25 year old from a leading family during a disturbance after Pryor and friends resisted arrest Pryor fired four shots at the officer none took effect Wilson fired a 38 caliber bullet Pryor died or nearly died in the incident
Guthrie Oklahoma May 18 Six houses stolen near McLoud Right. This morning twenty members of the anti horse association pursued the band after fifteen miles they encountered five thieves. A fierce fight followed with over fifty shots fired. Al McCloskey was killed and Abe Smiley wounded. None of the pursuers were hurt.
In Joplin Missouri and nearby towns foot pads burglars and horse thieves plagued residents for months. A vigilance committee organized armed patrols with 106 mounted men and about 150 on foot. Police efforts continue as the reign of terror ends with recent arrests after a main street holdup and gunfire incident.
In Pueblo Colorado May 20 Calvin Kimblemn a former US Army corporal killed his wife by bullets then shot 13 year old Ethel Straussen and 11 year old Jessie M Skages at the orphans home where they stayed The attacker fled toward Colorado Springs as search parties pursue him amid threats of lynching if captured and returned.
Mrs. T. F. McKenna, wife of a Front Street grocer, killed Ed Whittington and wounded Dennis Brogan in a Memphis incident after a group of miners assaulted her porter. Whittington died, Brogan is expected to die, and Tom Coleman was only grazed. Mrs McKenna and her husband were arrested. She claims to shoot with both eyes open and either hand. The Nevada Post reports unrelated items including mail matter and post office money orders.
Wholesale style clearance advertises about 22500 worth of glassware and chinaware from plain ware to hand painted and gold decorated French china. Stock touted as Bates county’s largest with entire lot to be sold at one third off for spot cash. Sale emphasizes CASH only to cut losses.
London reports Mafeking has been relieved as a British force from the south takes possession after heavy bombardment. The town endured a seven month siege beginning October 12, 1899, with 7,500 native and 17,000 white residents defending against an attacking Boer force.
A May 4 proclamation from Polillo island claims the McKinley commission lacks congressional authorization and thus cannot act officially. It urges Filipinos not to surrender arms, to welcome the commission, and to seek the form of government they desire, asserting Americans allow freedom of speech and urging liberty and independence.
Witness T. L. Martin of Dixie Ry recounts harsh coughing and says Dr King’s New Discovery gave instant relief. He claims it cures coughs colds throat and chest troubles and even consumption, priced 50 cents and 1.00 with guaranteed bottles and free trials at H. L. Tucker.
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