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Newspaper

Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1907

Page

6

Magill Death Case Reported Poison Yet No Poisson

Medical experts concluded Mrs. Pat Magill died from chloroform poisoning with only a trace of arsenic found, while her husband Fred Magill remains jailed. Prosecutor Miller hints at a possible death-by-own-action theory as the couple await further developments. The mayor of Clinton and attorneys discuss the implications as the story centers on their separation and ongoing legal proceedings.

Clinton Pat Magill Miller Richard, Lemon Fred Magill Mrs. Campbell Faye Magill Faye Graham Magill Mr. Graham

Governor Folk denies Rozelle claims amid KC police board turmoil

In Jefferson City Missouri Governor Folk rejects former Police Commissioner Rozelle’s remarks as untrue. Folk says he never discussed politics with Rozelle and that rumors about Chief Hayes were unfounded or true only after verification. Rozelle was removed from the Kansas City police board amid the dispute. A different item notes 86 year old Charles Bradley killed while attempting to ride a freight train and other troubled conditions in Ezra B. region.

Jefferson’ City Kansas City Hayes R Pa Charles Bradley Wwaa Lehigh Valley

Ripper at Work Two Women Slain in New York

Police investigate two brutal New York murders linked by a Ripper style killer. A 20 year old woman is found strangled in an East Ninetieth Street basement, body mutilated post mortem. Autopsy notes feud motive and possible ties to Tarshanji plot. A second victim, Mrs Sophie Kohler, is found strangled in Tonawanda boarding house with a gentleman’s necktie.

New York East Ninetieth Street Lehane H. S. Tarshanjian Bedrow Sophie Kohler Tonawanda Davidson

Governor Folk Attacks Kansas City Police in Firestorm

In Jefferson City, Gov. Folk dismissed Police Commissioner Frank Rozzelle andfire off a blistering critique of Kansas City police tactics. He accused protection of crooks tied to the Metropolitan Street Railway, gamblers, and other notorious figures, while innocent people suffered. Delays in Rozzelle’s reply prompted further government ire.

Jefferson City Kansas City Folk Frank Rozzelle Metropolitan Street Railway Texas Kansas City Police Board Rozzelle

Gen Charles Powell Dies in St. Paul at 63

Brigadier General Charles Francis Powell U.S.A. retired soldier, died at his brother’s home in St. Paul Minnesota at age 63.

Charles Francis Powell St. Paul Minn

Land Sinking Sops Trains Near Colon

Reports say land on Lion Hill ten miles from Colon sunk, blocking passage and suspending trains. Auto accident near Everett, Washington killed Killy Ons Smith, a shingle manufacturer, and injured two companions Duncan McKidden and John Nelson.

Colon Lion Hill Trang Reggion Killy Ons Everett Wash AL. Smith Automobile Duncan ‘McKidden John Nelson

Tragedy Deepens in Huntington Family in Versailles

In Versailles Maj. Henry A Huntington dies after a deadly sequence at his home as his son Henry shoots his siblings and attempts suicide in a tale that shocks the American colony in France. Authorities seek fuller truth amid conflicting accounts of the fatal night.

Versailles Henry Maj Henry A. Huntington France Maj. Huntington Edith Douglas Huntington Iis Brothers Huntington Villa

Guardsmen Protected By New Wisconsin Law

Madison Wisconsin law now imposes a 25 dollar fine on employers who hinder National Guard members from military duty. It also penalizes union members who obstruct affiliated servicemembers from attending camp. Commanders previously struggled to obtain leave. the act aims to ease duty conflicts for guardsmen.

Madison Wis National Guard Rallidla

Cuban Budget for 1967 68 Not Much Changed

Havana reports budget figures for 1967 68 with totals near last year. The total outlay is 23 309 538 dollars while estimated receipts stand at 25 446 325 dollars, showing little material change from the previous year.

Havana

Alleged Mob Leaders Held for Murder in Osage Lynching

Mike White and Shorty Green, named as leaders of the mob that lynched Frank Bailey at Osage in Pawhuska Oklahoma, were held to the federal grand jury on charges of murder in the first degree.

Pawhuska Okla Mike White Shorty” Green Frank Bailey Osage Federal

Illinois suit over 2 cent railroad fare proves validity

Harry Crayton files suit against the Big Four alleging a 15 cent error in fare charges. He says a ticket to an Indiana station cost 55 cents under the old rule, and 40 cents under the new 2 cent law. The filing claims the 15 cent overcharge occurred on the same itinerary.

Mattoon Big Four Railroad Harry Crayton Indiana

Wilder's Brigade Reunion in Charleston This Fall

Annual Wilder's brigade Civil War reunion set for September 4 5 and 6 in Charleston Gen Wilder of Knoxville Tennessee plans to attend. Association officers include President Major Kilbourne Marshal Secretary Aden Knopf Olney and Treasurer J H McClelland Charleston.

Mattaen Wilder Charleston Knoxville Tenn Major Kilbourne Marshall Aden Knopf Olney J. H. McClelland

Two Women Killed by Train Near Staunton

Mrs. Ba lwich aged 54 and Mrs. Shimonita aged 37 died when they stepped from a freight train into the Wa bash Banner Blue as it passed through Staunton while gathering coal at the chutes. Mrs. Belwich left five children and Mrs. Shimonita one. Both husbands survive.

St James Hospital Corner Stone Laid In Pontiac

In Pontiac a large assembly heard Rev Bishop Orailly of Peoria lay the corner stone of the new St James hospital. Opening address by Dr Scouller followed by remarks from Mayor J M Lyon and Thomas Walsh of Campus 10. Hospital cost projected at 70000 dollars.

Pontiac Bishop Orailly Peoria St. James Hospital Scouller J. M. Lyon Thomas Walsh Campus

Ferryman Drowned in Skiff Incident at Coal Barge

J. J. Blechle a ferryman drowned when his skiff overturned before a coal barge at this place. Rev. G. H. Heartling and Miss Lillie Tarbett of Murphysboro and a Blechle employee narrowly escaped death.

Grand Tower J. J. Blechle G. H. Heartling Lillie Tarbett Murphysboro Blechle

Illinois Game Laws Enforced After Late General Assembly

The Illinois General Assembly overhauled game laws now strictly enforced by the state game commissioner and wardens. Quail hunting limited to Nov 10 to Dec 20 and prohibitions on capturing certain birds. various seasonal windows for woodcocks mourning doves squirrels snipes plovers waterfowl and geese. Restrictions include no sale or possession for sale of many species, licensing rules, and farm-hunting allowances. Separate notes cover alienation of affections and a court fine for concealing a body awaiting priest's return.

General Assembly Illinois

Smart Little Teddy Bear Dress Household Cares

A fragment notes a woman finishing house cleaning then preparing a meal or task described as 72 serves before cleaning again in a household care routine. The language is repetitive and unclear, offering limited identifiable people or organizations.

M ‘Fang

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Pet Eitoert Roubye Amiadiay Ezra Ripper Governor Folk Flays Police Bays Kansas City Department Major Huntington City of Wisconsin Illinois News Wilder’s Brigade Centralia Fion Correspondental Association East St. Louis Springfield Decatur George EB. Keiler Alma Effie Grace Columbia Keller Decatur Ta Ing Association Central Ilinois Central Illnois Bloomington Remis Burton Wapella James Carr Carr Belleville Company Incorporated Wick Jewelry Company of Belleville Fish Wick Susanna Wick Hilda Merz Hoy B. F. Shipp Bryan J. Bryan Marion C. A. Hell Shannon Holland First National Bank Bell Danville Jake Jerokibo Dominike Journo Our Pattern Department Pattern Department Peter Pan
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