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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
1
A collage of humorous, fragmented notices cites Troy Philadelphia stories German dentist in jail five years Milwaukee barbershop accident Chicago statistician on marriage longevity and Asquith’s feet poetry. It notes US music spending and Parisian hosiery trends with wry commentary.
A Kansas City judge decides a girl need not confine her attentions to her fiancé but warns she should act carefully. The ruling questions social norms while stressing prudent conduct within relationships.
A brisk street scene unfolds as Mrs. Oelrichs balks at a porter nearly sending a truck over her toes. The quip about value and excitement captures a moment of downtown bustle and sharp social humor.
A Chicago doctor warns that noise exposure may shorten lifespan, prompting reflection on how children raised amid city noise reach adulthood. The remark highlights urban health risks and the lasting impact of environmental factors on youth.
A tango devotee attempted steps in the water and nearly drowned. A reflective note suggests studying the anatomy of the mermaid would have been prudent.
Public alert notes counterfeit twenty dollar notes in circulation. Citizens told to scrutinize change after purchasing watermelons and to verify large denomination currency before use. Officials advise diligence to avoid accepting fake notes.
Witnesses describe a man held by burning debris in a southern blaze and shouting for the crowd to stay calm as the fire raged. No injuries are noted, and authorities investigate the incident.
The National Bureau of Chemistry advises using nose and eyes to detect bad food and notes ears in restaurant service should be attentive to cues. The guidance underscores practical safety measures for food handling.
A sharp remark about dandelion greens notes nobody would care for them if they tasted like food, illustrating a tongue in cheek critique of bitterness in common greens. The comment reflects casual opinion rather than a formal culinary assessment.
St Louis focuses on advancing the congressional baseball investigation and seeks clarity on why the team cannot break into the first division, signaling renewed efforts to address strategic gaps and competition.
A plan to open a women’s college for oratory in Chicago is announced. The remark about a college offering a professor to teach young ducks to swim appears as a humorous aside noting unlikely academic offerings.
Andrew Carnegie recalled trying to join a Pittsburgh newspaper staff but being rejected by the editor. The wry remark suggests the editor still holds the paper, implying lingering ownership or control.
A fragment notes confusion over love as a linacy and mocks the lack of steps to treat conflicted or prevent disease progress. The terse line hints at irony or satire about scientific framing and social response. No clear individuals or organizations are named.
Russia plans a major military shift with aerial dreadnoughts to replace traditional ground forces, equipping them with machine guns bomb-throwers and wireless telegraphy to project power across Europe. The move signals heightened tension and a contested future battlefield.
Vilhjalmur Stefansson endures another Arctic expedition setback as conditions thwart progress. supporters note luck plays a role in perilous exploration.
An Illinois court rules that a man can be beautiful in theory but not while replacing a tire on his automobile, illustrating a humorous legal opinion about appearance and action.
A parched horse collapsed from heat and lay suffering as a crowd of self-appointed horse doctors gathered nearby, adding to its distress instead of aiding it.
Odlin Johnson of Salt Lake City, Cincinnati team captain, crashed into a live electric pole at the Lagoon Motordrome. A flaming fuel spill scorched spectators. Johnson and two boys, William Davis age 5 and Samuel Trevers age 7, died. Several injured are in Kentucky hospitals in serious condition. many others burned. Chaos followed as flames threatened the grand stand and panic spread among spectators.
In London, suffragette Mary Wyan refuses freedom under the cat and mouse act. Jail authorities move her in a taxicab guarded by wardresses to a West End nursing home after she declines unconditional release.
In Rockford Illinois a car driven by Levings was struck by an Illinois Central train as Mr Thomas 46 and his wife Levings and their eight year old daughter Rachel Sandberg escaped death. Mrs Levings suffered internal injuries and was hospitalized.
Cincinnati Walter Dorn of San Francisco was elected supreme dictator of the Loyal Order of Moose by acclamation. M. M. Garland of Pittsburg chosen dictator and Arthur H. Jones of Indianapolis named past supreme dictator.
Washington senate investigating committee cleared the path for cross examination of Martin M Mulhall the claimed lobbyist for the National Association of Manufacturers by lawyers for the association The move follows the committee action to authorize the cross examination in the probe into lobbying activities
Philadelphia reports that applicants for mileage licenses under a new state law must answer 48 questions before the permit is issued, an expansion from the old form which asked only 12 questions.
Promoters announce the next month’s “Made in Quincy” exhibit in Springfield Illinois will feature a baby show as its big attraction. The event highlights local industry and crafts showcased under the Made in Quincy banner.
Emperor Nicholas of Russia, wearing private uniform, reportedly marched seven miles to gain firsthand experience of common soldier service, as reported by the Daily Telegraph.
Irving L. Meserve, an expressman, was released after attempting to take a pair of new tan shoes from his wife as she walked with a man unknown to him. The incident occurred in Saco, Maine.
The Frawley senate committee searches for campaign finance evidence amid fear of Sulzer's overthrow. It cites a $2,500 check from Jacob H. Schiff, deposited by Sulzer, not reported to the secretary of state, and signals possible impeachment or prosecution under corrupt practices. Tammany sources push for removal.
Mary Armstrong Dean a 15 year old described as a lost bride was brought to Tola by Sheriff Kerr from Independence where she was found. She was placed in jail. Harvey Dean the young husband called on his bride soon after her arrival. they greeted each other affectionately.
Rebels continue shelling the foreign settlement in Shanghai causing panic among Chinese residents. American observers in China say the revolution will fail.
Former Speaker Joseph G. Cannon escaped injury when his car plunged down a steep bank and landed right side up in a small lake in Spring Hill Cemetery in Danville Illinois. He remained unfazed by the incident.
Nogales Ariz report says the federal gunboat Tampico was destroyed by a bomb from an aeroplane over Guaymas harbor in an insurgent flare up. Officials call it the first occurrence of such an attack in history.
Bertha Addington, 52, shot her husband Oscar Addington in Peoria and immediately called the police to confess. The victim, Yll Oscar Addington, died instantly. Authorities are investigating the domestic incident and the motive remains unclear.
In Monroe Louisiana three girls Mary Downing aged 14 Rosa Lee Murphy also 14 and Orla Yearwood 12 sank into quicksand and drowned authorities said the tragedy occurred during an outing with no survivors.
A severe windstorm with lightning swept Baltimore injuring 18 people and damaging property valued at about 800000 dollars. Two victims were in critical condition. Local authorities assess the storm’s impact and response.
Marvin, new bureau chief in Washington, succeeds Willis Is Moore after his removal. Marvin currently leads the instrument division and will oversee national weather operations.
President Wilson and Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson spent one hour in Washington discussing the Mexican situation. The ambassador said no policy was discussed and that the president will decide as he pleases. Officials say agitation stems from newspaper influence and irresponsible talk by officials. The president plans continued investigations in a “big brotherly” manner and has not considered force of arms. The situation remains serious but not yet critical.
In Nogales Arizona a federal gunboat was sunk after an aircraft reportedly flown by American aviator Didiecd Masson carried out three flights over the harbor and fired upon the vessel. The incident marks a historic first as an air attack on a naval craft.
Administration officials here express cautious optimism over negotiations with Japan following Tokyo’s protest against the California anti alien land law. They believe a complete understanding may be within reach as discussions continue.
Gov Sulzer endorses a petition by the Men’s League for Women’s Suffrage urging the U S senate to approve a constitutional suffrage amendment. The league circulates the petition in New York to gain support for federal action.
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in a U S court in Trenton New Jersey against the Buffalo Bill Wild West and Pawnee Bill Great Far East shows. The petition lists assets and liabilities but does not specify amounts.
In Binghamton New York thousands attended the funeral for 21 unidentified victims of the clothing company fire. The service honored those who perished in the blaze as authorities continued investigations into the tragedy.
In New York the final holdouts from the Paterson New Jersey silk strike return to work as the mills rapidly reopen. About 26 000 workers had been involved. only a small number remained to quit or resist.
Iola authorities report a warrant filed against a noted local businessman, unnamed in records, tied to the disappearance of Mrs. Harvey Dean. The case marks a new development in the ongoing probe into her disappearance.
Washington reports strong diplomatic messages to Mexico after American officials were shot at Juarez and two mining managers held at Chihuahua City. Ambassador Wilson dispatched two telegrams to Mexico City and Juarez, with Bryan moderating tone.
El Paso inspector Charles B Dixon was shot in the back while in Juarez on official business investigating a white slave case. He fled toward the foothills. Mexican federals fired, the ball passing through his body from back to stomach. Dr J H Tappan treated him. Dixon believed a negro contacted by drink led to his arrest.
Twenty one employees are missing after a blast at the New England Dyeing and Cleaning Co plant in Malden Massachusetts. The explosion involved 200 gallons of naphtha and was heard miles away, prompting rapid emergency response.
Washington Democrats, worn after a week of Republican filibustering over the Caminetti white slave case postponement, planned to end the deadlock by capitulating to the Republican demand and dropping the fight.
In Spartanburg Georgia Rev Stephen A Nettles editor of the Southern Christian Advocate denounces current women's dress as gensuality and argues that absolute nudity is preferable to present fashion.
The Wisconsin legislature approved a measure requiring a health certificate from both parties to a marriage pact before a license is granted. Physician examinations are mandated as part of the process.
Frederick S. Mordaunt, president of the National Railway Publishing Co., was arrested in Chicago on a charge of abducting Josephine Selwood. He called the arrest a frame-up and was placed under bond.
Calumet Michigan reports first battalion of the Second regiment with companies from Big Rapids Grand Haven and Muskee Fon patrolling the copper country to guard property and keep striking miners subdued.
The lesson outlines Psalm 106 23 36 praising Gods works and tracing Israel in Egypt Exodus plagues and Pharaohs resistance. It emphasizes Gods power over Egypt gods the role of Moses and Aaron and the need to judge with humility before Gods omnipotence.
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