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Newspaper

Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1912

Page

3

National and Local News Roundup Across U S and States

Reports from Las Vegas and Del Rio describe federals clashing with rebels leaving seven dead and many wounded as they retreat for medical aid. Milwaukee discards socialism. Mayer Seidel ousted by 11,000 vote margin amid broad aldermanic defeat. Japan losses include War Minister Ishimoto at 59. Louisiana killings and a raft of political shifts unfold nationwide with rail and coal measures, court rulings, and notable speeches.

Las Vegas del Rio Japan Ishimoto

Americans Held Hostage in Mexican Mine Incident

Washington reports that Harry Conklin and about 50 Americans were captured near the Lluvia De Oro mine in Chihuahua by rebels. Rep Esch appeals to the State Department. Ambassador Wilson to investigate and seek protection from President Madero. Orozco's bid for recognition complicates use of US aid and potential embargoes.

Washington, D. C Harry Conklin Lluvia de Oro Chotax Chihuahua Esch Wisconsin Conklin la Crosse Wis State Department Department Wilson Madero Orozco United Staes Mexico Republic United States

Lincoln Appointee King Retained as U S Commissioner

Simeon W. King, named by Lincoln in 1864 as United States commissioner, was continued by District Judges Landis and Carpenter. The life tenure ended in 1890 by congressional act, requiring a new four year appointment each term, with King reappointed each time.

Lincoln Chicago Simeon W. King United States Abraham Lincoln Landis and Carpenter Congress King King

Dry and Wet: Chicago Area Shifts in Saloon Voting

Among 154 cities and townships voting on saloons, twenty four former dry areas switched to wet while sixteen of the former wet districts became dry. Sixty three remain dry and fifty four stay wet. High voting wet areas are unclassified and eleven unclassified as to prior record are dry. Eight counties are dry with two remaining go.

Chicago

La Follette Wins Wisconsin Primary Big Victory

Madison returns show Senator Robert La Follette carrying Wisconsin over President Taft by about 120000 to 60000. He will claim all 26 delegates.

Begin Platform Fight in New York Convention

Eastern leaders forecast a platform battle at the Republican National convention with a South East alliance curbing the Western bloc. The rift centers on policy directions as delegates prepare for heated debates shaping the party’s stance.

New York

Paris Ky Mayor Indicted Over Election Purchase

Paris Kentucky mayor James T. Hinton, a leading local figure, was indicted by the grand jury on a charge that he received $700 to influence the election of a city council candidate. The case highlights political graft fears in central Kentucky.

Interstate Commercce Commission House Interstate Commerce Committee E. W. Dunnigan Lapeer Detroit Fisher Department of the Interior Honolulu Walter F. Frear Hawaii Kalamanole James T. Hinton Paris Kentucky Grand Vermont Taft Roosevelt Montpelier Supreme Court of the United States Atlantic City N. J Max Kirsht Atian Moving Picture Robert F. Scott Antarctic Akaroa Banks Peninsula New Zealand Capt. Scott New York John E. Parsons Washington B. Thomas George H. Frazier Arthur Donner American Sugar Refining Company United States District Court Standard Oil Company Manila P. L United States Hickman Kansas City South Side E. F. Halsted Hester Ennis Boulder Colo Roland Snow Oakland Cal Adolph Goldman San Quentin First Congregational Church Michigan House Senate Banco Nationale of Chihuahua Mexico Asquith House of Commons Arizona New Mexico Congress California Supreme Court Elias J.lucky- Baldwin Beatrice Anita Baldwin Turnbull

China to Build a Navy Hints at Bethlehem Steel proof

New York Charles M Schwab, at Bethlehem Steel annual meeting, indicated that China will construct a new navy and that a large portion of the ships will be built domestically. He spoke to newspaper men about the potential naval buildup.

China New York Charles M. Schwab Bethlehem Steel Company

Arizona Nomination Held Up By Senate Committee

Taft nominates Richard E. Sloan former territorial governor of Arizona for a federal judgeship but the nomination is stalled by the senate judiciary committee delaying action in Washington.

Arizona Washington Taft Richard E. Sloan Senate Judiciary

Management of the hotbed and the cold frame after planting

The article outlines post planting care for hotbeds and cold frames, stressing secure nightly covers, airing on warm days, careful watering to avoid damp conditions that foster damping-off, and gradual shifting of seedlings to optimize growth. It covers crop-specific shifting needs, use of sand or sulfur for disease control, and practical setup for melons, cucumbers, and early onions. It also weighs whether hotbeds pay off, noting personal surplus production and fresh vegetables as key benefits.

Ipecac Thrives in Molet Soil Along River Banks

Ipecac, a trailing plant, grows best in clay soil near rivers. It needs substantial moisture but cannot live underwater, flourishing in Colombia where river floods do not occur, and in regions with stable water levels.

Colombia

Mistakes of Breeders in Selecting Sows and Boars

Farmers misjudge sow quality based on bare-bred boars. The text warns breeders to prioritize well bred sows and careful selection to ensure superior stock.

Funeral Interrupted by Phone Call Stuns Crowd

A remarkable incident in Boston involves a man who halted his own funeral by telephone, provoking astonishment as mourners watched a dramatic disruption unfold. The event highlights the era's sensational stories and public fascination with death and technology.

Boston

Resinol Skin Remedy Endorsed by Mrs. O'Brien

Mrs D O'Brien of Laurinburg endorses Resinol Ointment as a trusted household skin remedy. The ad praises Resinol Soap and Ointment for eczema, burns, ringworm, pimples, rashes, and other skin ailments, noting dealer availability and two product sizes with free samples on request.

O'Brien D. O'Brien Laurinburg Dept Resinol Chemical’ Co Baltimore

Candid Admission Sparks Reform Debate

Senator Sorghum dismisses reform plans as irrelevant, claiming only his personal and political allies see merit. He asserts a general impression that he and his close circle are the sole group who do not need reform.

Sorghum

Murine Eye Remedy Advertisement with Confusing Copy

An old advertisement promotes Murine Eye Remedy for eye irritations, weak watery eyes, and granulated eyelids. It mentions the product being compounded by a company, sold in bottles with prices noted, and references to Chicago based Marine Eye Remedy Co. The text includes stray quotes and nonsensical lines about a merry go round and a merry widow.

Marine Eye. Remedy Co Chicago

Cryptic phrase references and antiquated remedies in garbled text

The fragment mentions a brom oat te La Dee BAERee and a cure for a condition as a natural remedy. It cites Schiller, Garfield, and notions of command and optimism, with unclear meaning and garbled punctuation. The piece appears as a stray OCR fragment with no coherent news item.

Nervous Despondent Women Report Relief With Pinkham Remedies

A fragmentary testimonial from Plates Pennsylvania and Walcott North Dakota describes women suffering nervousness backache and crying easily finding relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The report cites Mrs Mary Halstead and Mrs Auena Dani noting improved mood sleep and vitality and invites readers to seek advice from Pinkham Medicine Co with obfuscated address details.

Lydia E. Pinkham Mary Halstead Walcott N. Dakota Si E Pinkham Auena Dani Dakota

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