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Newspaper

Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1906

Page

6

Ovarian Marvels and Hypnotized Hens Stir Local Notice

A Newton New Jersey man raises hens that lay eggs with handles to dispense with cups. A Chicago chemistry professor, unnamed, experiments with hypnotic hens and sun exposure to produce cooked eggs and even two eggs per day. The claims, described with sensational flair, suggest progress toward eggs infused with ham or cooled varieties, though details remain unverified.

N. J Ausol Peete Burbank Loeb Chicago

Highway Rights and Public Roads in Transit Policy

A discussion on maintaining public highways for public use and limiting private franchise rights, noting past mistakes with streetcar lines and the future role of electric railways. Includes a quoted remark from Tinner Jackson after a ten year manslaughter sentence and a Roosevelt pardon, suggesting questions of innocence and coincidence.

Chicago Daily News

Destruction Follows California Quake And Fire

Earthquake hits California on April 18 causing massive San Francisco fire and thousands homeless. Death toll estimated at 3,560 with property losses between 200 and 300 million dollars. Scorched business district, widespread ruin across Napa Vallejo San José Santa Rosa and other towns. Troops guard streets while fires burn and tidal waves wash ships from piers.

California San Francisco Los Angeles United States Presidio Golden Gate Santa Clara San José Brawley Imperial Valley San Diego Agnewosane Asylum Salinas Santa Rosa Santa Curz Santa Barbara Niles Napa Vallejo Pacific Ayas

Chaos in Chicago over divorce ruling spurs legal chaos

Chicago unfolds in confusion as the supreme court decision disrupts divorce proceedings. judges lawyers and courts halt as thousands of divorces granted under out of state or publication service are challenged. Clarence Darrow voices that such divorces may be void and children illegitimate.

Chicago Supreme Court Tow UE Buy Patel Ode Hes Trade Clarence. Darrow

President Roosevelt urges remedies on immunity and appeals

President Roosevelt sent a message to Congress urging remedial legislation on immunity in matters investigated by the bureau of corporations and the interstate commerce commission. He also advocates a right of government appeal in criminal cases before trial. The recommendations follow Judge Humphrey’s Chicago federal court decision, and critique the reef trust interpretation of congressional will as undermining the law.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Bureau of Corporations Interstate Commerce Commission Humphrey Federal Chicago

Whitecappers punished in Little Rock and jail terms

Whitecappers Brailey county, convicted in a U S court last Saturday, were sentenced by judges Trieber Bovet Morgan. Each of four men received one year in the penitentiary, while Lee Bromley Joe Bramley and Bob Nichols drew six months in jail and a $3 fine. An oil hearing in Jefferson City was postponed due to Attorney General Hadley’s pleurisy illness, with plans to resume within a month in St. Louis.

Little Rock Ark Brailey County Whitecappers United States Jude Trieber Columbus B. Bovet Bill Morgan Wash Morgan Lee Bromley Joe Bramley Bob Nichols Jefferson City Atty-Gen Hadley New York St. Louis

Court of Inquiry Appointed at Guantanamo

Rear-Admiral Evans arriving with the flagship Maine at Guantanamo Cuba has appointed a court of inquiry to investigate the Kearsarge accident. The action aims to determine causes and responsibility in the incident involving the two ships during operations in the Caribbean.

Washington Evans Guantananmo Cuba Maine Navy Department Kearsarge

Exiled Norwegians Expected to Return Home for Coronation

A Nordic exodus is forecast as King Haakon's June 24 coronation in Thindkjem, Norway, prompts thousands from the Norwegian west and northwest to head back to their homeland this spring. Also a Chicago report recounts Anthony Hopet, a railroad detective, crawling 50 feet after both legs were severed and his body cut and bruised while trying to aid H I Kenkle, who died in the same incident.

Minneapolis Minn Haakon of Norway Thindkjem Old Country Chicago Anthony Hopet H. I. Kenkle Hopet

Stock Transfer Tax Upheld By Court Of Appeals

Albany April 9 The court of appeals unanimously upholds the state law taxing the transfer of shares of capital stock asserting its constitutionality.

Albany Court of Appeals

The Dawning of Hope in Goshen

In a moonlit hut Moses and Aaron urge Ephraim elders to stand firm for deliverance from bondage. Joshua returns after twenty five years, Elishama doubts, Elisheba aids, and the people witness divine signs proving God has heard their cry.

Moses Aaron Elishama Nan Joshua Nun Joseph's Tooth Eushima Savith Ephraim God Egypt Whsheba Plisheba Elisheba Goshen Thebes

Underground Road Links Derbyshire Coal Mines

The longest underground thoroughfare in Great Britain lies in central Derbyshire. A seven mile path connects several coal mines, allowing extended underground travel through the mine network.

Great Britain Derbyshire

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