03 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1909
Page
1
A collage of satirical items and brief notes from a newspaper page. Quips about royalty, crime, sports signings, aging money, abstinence, and daredevil city rules mix with early 20th century world peace talk. Several quirky items reference Berlin, Kaiser, Honolulu, and other places.
German inventors forge gun factory intended to destroy dirigible war balloons, a venture that also profits the makers as the weapons will be armed for combat and transport both directions.
A police interruption thwarted a scheme where swindlers attempted to sell a city park to a wealthy Town farmer. The offenders lament restrictions on business while authorities investigate the matter and question involved parties.
An exchange argues that a small two cent stamp can carry a message across the continent while a railroad trip costs the same amount for only a mile, prompting questions about transportation value and efficiency.
A resident of Tondern, Schleswig Holstein, brings a libel action against several locals who have labeled her a witch. She faces boycotts and public shunning as crowds refuse to pass on the same street side whenever she goes outside.
The German crown prince has decided he will not visit the United States this year. Likely none regrets this more than himself, though a regal visit would have resembled the memorable tour enjoyed by Prince Henry of Prussia, whose journey is still vividly recalled by participants.
Moroccan events shift as Raisuli relinquishes the rumored 100000 ransom from Britain. The new sultan asserts sovereignty and vows restraint, promising a calmer but not dull country. In another note, Manchester University graduates show low marriage rates, with 560 degree women, only 64 married.
Reports of Chief Crazy Snake's surrender prove false as troops search Tiger mountains for hid Indians and 94 prisoners. Sheriff Odum joins Col. Hoffman with Dan Cook and Dana Kelsey. 50 armed Negroes feared to ambush at Checotah. Woman bones found at Hickory Ground suggest some Indians did not escape after Saturday fight.
Berlin reports possible divorce proceedings between Herr von Bohlen and Halbach and his wife Miss Bertha Krupp heiress of Krupp. The couple have endured an unhappy marriage since the death of their infant son about two months ago.
Dynamite placed beneath a pillar of the $350,000 viaduct connecting Hoboken and Union Will exploded with great force. The blast tore out the pillar and part of the upper masonry and iron work, shattered windows for blocks around, and damage will reach about $50,000.
Supreme court hears a case over whether friends can pool funds for a social bottle of booze without one member being fined by law or court. George Dale questions legality as the issue sets a local tone in Arkansas.
The Missouri Society of New Mexico organized with 60 former Missourians enrolled. Dr. C. A. Frank of St. Louis serves as president, Otto J. Kraemer of St. Louis as secretary, Dr. C. E. Conner of Kirksville and Migs A. Wolking as vice presidents.
James Boyle, one of the Billy Whitla kidnapers, arrived from Pittsburg heavily manacled and guarded at Mercer county jail. His wife is to be brought in, and the couple will be arraigned in a few days. An armed guard stands outside, and crowds gathered at stations en route but no violence occurred. Boyle appeared nervous and declined to discuss the case.
Belgrade reports Crown Prince George consults with political leaders over his son’s desire to renounce succession and indications Friday night suggest he will withdraw the renunciation.
The First National Bank of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, with capital of 25,000 dollars, closed its doors Friday and all deposits were transferred to Citizens State Bank. Depositors will be paid.
Washington The War Department has ordered thirty six of the Maxim noiseless gun devices for testing. The trials will occur in the next two or three weeks at Presidio of Monterey California.
Pittsburg Pa an unknown man was mortally wounded by Justice of the Peace William Patterson at Wilson during a chase after a gang robbery. A posse pursues two other men believed to be involved. The victim caught three robbers in the act and a pitched battle ensued leaving Patterson injured and another bandit possibly wounded.
Major John H Tehurn died Sunday night in his room after two weeks of neuralgia of the heart. The mayor was seated in a chair when the nurse left to fetch supper. upon return she found him dead across the bed, the illness not considered serious earlier.
The Kimon Ginko known as Golden Gate bank failed to open amid fear of a run after reports circulated that the bank was not sound and that its president H. Shihaka had moved most funds to Japan.
A Sunday morning blaze swept through the yard of the Continental Tie and Lumber Co. at Cimarron New Mexico destroying the planing mill storage house and a large quantity of lumber. Estimated loss reaches seventy thousand dollars.
Two workmen were killed and two injured when the walls of the old county jail under construction collapsed in Los Angeles Monday. Rescue teams recovered one body with others still missing as the remaining workers were trapped.
Denver promoter Cole states ex lightweight champion Joe Gans has contracted tuberculosis of the lungs and may never fight again. Referee Charlie White is cited as bearing responsibility for the announcement.
Clark county Ohio voters approve local option dry measure by eleven point margin. Total balloting reaches 17 831 with impact on ninety seven saloons and three breweries across the county.
In Athens Georgia Kate O Dwyer a young white woman labeled undesirable has been sent to the county chain gang and is serving in chains with black prisoners Superintendent Kelly confirms irons sleep shackles and chaining to negroes Prominent citizens have hired counsel to file a writ of habeas corpus for Miss O Dwyer the hearing set before Judge Brand
Eight men were killed and 11 injured in a premature dynamite explosion while thawing 400 pounds of caps near Pride. Workers on Norfolk and Western railroad double tracking were preparing a blast when a stray stick ignited the rest. Bodies recovered include Jonathan Floyd and Joe Hayes among others, with two unrecognizable. The blast threw victims over wide distances and was felt miles away.
Washington reports that a so called joker in U S revenue laws costs consumers about 45 million dollars. Representative Dawson Iowa introduces a bill to fix the error. The Dingley tariff set five and ten cent prices for two and four ounce tobacco and a six cent a pound war tax was levied in 1898. Package sizes were reduced to 12 3 24% and 3 1 3 ounces to aid trade.
Terre Haute Indiana reports a clash at the Bogle colliery in Jasonville between Hungarian and American miners. Fifteen wounded, including Harry St John shot in the stomach. Both sides had long-standing enmity with nightly gunfire and street fighting. Americans expelled Hungarians who hauled their goods away on wagons. An American flag now flies over the mining camp schoolhouse.
A 1500 foot oil strike was made on the Louis Stein farm north of town by the Big Four Oil Co of Bridgeport. Oil is flowing and gas is present, with plans to install tanks as the oil is wasting. Local experts are bustling about the site.
Henry A Griswold, former president of Anacosta and Potomac Railroad Co and a wealthy real estate broker from Weatherfield Connecticut, killed himself with a shotgun in Washington on Tuesday. He belonged to a prominent Weatherfield family.
After loading a car of cattle, David Crane a Vera area landowner and stock dealer hanged himself with a halter strap in his barn at home in Vandalia. No motive is given in the report.
Mason Swearingen aged 35 died suddenly from ox heart at the home of Mrs. Stamey in this city. His body was shipped to Kentucky for burial.
Eight year old Dorothy loves church but illness keeps her from attending. Her father suggests Bible reading at home and recalls a standard prayer. Dorothy insists on saying her own prayers and questions needing a book, while the father reassures that God hears prayers spoken at home.
A Chambersburg reader recounts a long battle with eczema that began about fifteen to eighteen years ago. After two doctors misdiagnosed and treated it, Cuticura remedies were tried and provided complete relief. The letter is dated September 19, 1908 and signed C Burkhart. Poster Drug & Chem. Corp., Boston, sole proprietors.
A quip game exchanges a father asking when a man gains the city’s freedom and a son replying that it comes when his wife goes to the country for the summer. The witticism relies on playful wordplay about domestic roles and time away.
A fragmented 19th century advertisement promises a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh and touts Hall's remedies. It includes testimonials from WALDING NINNAN MARVIN and mentions Cheney & Co of Toledo. The text shifts to jokes from Harper's Weekly about a preacher, a married man, and a butcher, with a Bride seeking boneless meat and an egg suggestion.
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