23 Apr 1904
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1904
Page
1
A New York girl kept silent for forty days on a dare and has now married the man who provoked it. He vows to repay with compound interest once her jaw is unlimbered, implying a physical challenge or consequence.
Twenty five current senators exceed 73 years of age and none are decrepit or mentally dull. The senate illustrates the art of gracefully declining to grow old.
Admiral Makaroff who sailed the Mississippi during a visit to America said the river and Cramps' shipyards were the two greatest things he observed in the country. A foreigner mover fails in appreciation of the great river.
The text suggests no more world fairs in America unless managers and workmen agree on a wage scale at the start that won't be altered. It cites the experience of St. Louis managers and contractors as very trying and challenging.
The city plans to invite the Nsgorrotes after the World’s fair while the SPCA warns against sacrificing dogs to satisfy their tainted appetites.
Officials of the University of Chicago pursue subscriptions to raise 11000 dollars for a chime of bells to be hung in Mitchell tower, honoring the late Alias Freeman Palmer who served as dean of women from 1893 to 1895.
Many wonder at American reception in Europe but note that about 100 million dollars is spent annually in a small territory and in a few cities and resorts, leading to a warm welcome for American tourists.
The article notes Russia warning a newspaper correspondent and any wireless equipment users that they will be treated as spies and seized if found around, as a gesture of strong restraint against newfangled wireless telegraphy.
A historical report notes the Pennsylvania railroad bans women wearing red skirts from crossing its tracks. The piece suggests the railroad enforces this rule with legal backing and anticipates support in Pennsylvania.
The excerpt notes that in 1863 Japan published its first newspaper with Dutch news translations and now maintains about 1,300 daily papers and periodicals. Tokyo hosts twenty papers, lacking evening editions, and the Japan Times is printed in English by Japanese staff.
The Sullycotter failure investigation in New York reveals links to major stock transactions and exposes a blunt truth that friendship with a financier ends when losses mount. The reforming tone highlights greed and risk as the market darkens, with implications for trust in high finance.
The French court held Colombia forfeits sovereignty over Panama Canal Co property and cannot oppose the concession transfer. Colombia had appealed to the French court to halt the transfer as the United States sought possession of the canal assets.
The text recalls the 1868 purchase of Alaska for 7,000, noting initial congressional opposition. It claims Alaska has produced vast wealth through gold, silver, and furs and that U S merchandise imports exceeded 100 million dollars, with 1903 fish exports valued at 8 million and imports at 10.72 million.
The Senate debated governing the Panama Canal Zone with Mr. Morgan pressing amendments, while the House advanced a Philippine Islands rail franchises bill. Both chambers adjourned after routine sessions, with civil service and deficiency bills under discussion. Roosevelt criticism featured in a Tennessee representative’s speech and New York Parker convention guidance noted. Kansas fall fairs canceled due to the St Louis exposition.
Mrs Nellie Grant Sartoris had two jewels restored at the Holland house by Lena de Guelle after a finder received 50 cents from an old sandwich man. Two rings remain missing. Maj Hugh C Dennis former Rialto Grain & Securities Co president died at Monticello hotel after a weeklong illness. David Rothschild former bank president faces 206000 misappropriation charge in New York with bail set at 25000. Judge McIlhinney in Clayton Mo overrules motion for new trial for Lord Seymour Barrington in killing James P McCann. Barrington attends.
Japan signaled early intent to participate in the St. Louis World's Fair with a first rank exhibit in size scope and cost. The Japanese commission staff and workers arrived ahead of others and completed an exhibit section early, placing Japan among the first nations to reach full readiness in St. Louis.
Senate discussion on enlarging the east front of the capital and adding an outside senate office and committee building dominated the day as lawmakers weighed architectural sketches by Wal ters. adjournment came at 5 30 p m. House passed joint statehood bills for Oklahoma and Indian Territory and for Arizona and New Mexico after a long rules debate. adjourned at 5 20 p m.
Rev J O Raines editor of the Primitive Missionary was struck by a rock through a church window during a Pearl area sermon, injuring his shoulder yet he finished the service. He has long spoken against liquor, with a recent church expulsion for drunkenness noted. In Danville Mrs Belle Bohn 36 died in a coal oil fire while stove flames were stifled by neighbors, leaving a house and money lost. husband Herman Bohn away at the time.
John Hunter sworn out a war rant accusing farmer George Hartmann of mayhem after a fierce fight over a dog. Hunter and his wife and six children had just moved into Hartmann’s home when the trouble began. Both men described as powerful, the clash escalated to severe injuries including near total finger loss.
Edgar Copeland was convicted of murder by a circuit court jury in Hillsboro and death was imposed. It marked the first death sentence in Montgomery County history. Copeland shot Henry Green near Walshville on May 24, 1908 after Green objected to his seeing his 14 year old daughter. He narrowly avoided lynching at the time. A motion for a new trial will be argued before Judge Farmer on May 2.
In uniformed officer company, Thomas Ferrell and Miss Effie Samuels wed at the East St. Louis police station after obtaining a license earlier that day. They chose not to wait beyond midnight, as the station was the only available place for a justice at that late hour.
Figures from the post office department show Illinois had 1352 rural mail routes on June 30 last. Now 2006 are in operation, 654 established since then, and 244 petitions for additional routes are pending.
A large attendance marked the second annual meeting of the Illinois Association of Master Horseshoers. The two day session at Bloomington drew representation from all principal cities of the state.
John Barry of the Barry Aerial Navigation Co in St Louis hires Samuel Baldwin of Quincy Illinois to construct an airship from Barry’s plans for exhibition in St Louis during the fair.
The Union County Prospecting Mining and Manufacturing Co. reports a valuable Portland cement find near Cobden. Portland cement is made from limestone and shale, the company notes, highlighting the raw material sources.
The Rev George McClellan D D rector of St Stephen s Church Providence Rhode Island has been elected bishop coadjutor of the Springfield Illinois diocese of the Episcopal church.
Mrs Mary Terry a colored woman was found guilty of murdering Miss Leonora Granberry in Springfield and sentenced to 20 years in the penitentiary.
Flooding on the Illinois River caused heavy losses to Pekin railroads and to merchants and farmers in the La Marsh drainage district, disrupting commerce and agricultural activity across the area.
Mrs Henrietta W Maxeiner aged 68 was struck and killed by a Big Your train at Bunker Hill as she crossed the tracks. Authorities reported the accident occurred during daylight hours and no others were harmed.
Farmers of the Richview area met in town to organize a union with prospects of a prosperous future.
A massive Toronto fire destroyed principal warehouses and about 250 firms in a three block by two block area along Bay Wellington and Front streets. Loss is pegged at 5 to 6 million dollars with extensive damage to Brown Bros, Curie Co, Gordon Mackay, and others. Chief Thompson jumped from a building. a Montreal traveler vanished and is presumed dead. The fire raged through the wholesale zone, finally subsiding after heroic efforts and use of a four story custom house barrier.
Budapest April 21 reports show a complete general strike by railway workers across Hungary. Traffic on state railways halts, six trains overdue, and only the Southern line operates out of Budapest. The strike committee ordered zero movement at midnight and trains to be abandoned at stations. Leaders seek higher pay promised by Premier Tisza and reinstate strikers, with many arrests and troops deployed.
Washington April 21. The Reed Smoot case resumes before the senate privileges and elections committee. Seven witnesses are to be heard before adjournment, with plans to reconvene in Salt Lake City on July 18 to hear additional witnesses who could not attend in Washington or were not reached by summons.
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