13 Aug 1904
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1904
Page
1
The Troy Weekly Call notes Canada’s west-of-Lake-Superior population grew from 8,000 fifty years ago to 600,000 today, with 75 percent British and Canadian born and 25 percent foreign born. An observer warns Russia’s briefing on Mukden rail improvements could influence war aims, while Canada's peace prosperity hinges on government reforms.
Miss Pretty of the United States Patent Office claims a world record for transcription by typing 22 000 words in seven hours. Her speed and accuracy suggest she would serve well as a recording secretary at a women’s club convention.
The article notes that while the wheat crop may be short in the northwest, the potato crop is likely to compensate. It praises a thoroughly baked potato as worth more than six hot biscuits, highlighting potatoes as a valuable staple in the region.
Captain Thomas S. Baldwin of California tests a new airship designed to win the World’s fair prize of 100000 dollars. The craft uses a pull-machine propulsion rather than a pusher, boosting its odds of success.
Capt Hobson predicts a bright future for St Louis, expecting after the isthmian canal is built ships will load wheat for China. He also notes the Mongolian will monitor operations of the St Louis brewery marine in that era.
Critics argue American trains face prolonged delays and looting with impunity, contrasting with Europe where railway safety safeguards life and property. The speaker notes the old country lags behind on some issues but leads in railway safety.
Demonstrations under the American Automobile association draw strong interest as the growing importance of the machine is shown in a large exhibit at the St. Louis exposition, marking the first large scale display of its kind.
The text notes Japan's rapid progress, attributing it to decisive action by the people under a wise government. It claims two generations transformed Japan from relative insignificance to real greatness through swift, forceful, and harmonious effort.
The article notes that Japanese leaders such as Field Marshal Marquis Oyama aged 62 and other generals aged 63 60 and 58 continue to direct operations. It contrasts Japanese practice with retirements at younger ages and highlights Marquis Yamagata aged 66 as a planner of the campaign.
The text argues that despite vast differences in government, race, and history, Japan’s path of progress has consistently reflected American influences. It notes shared energy, human traits, policies, and ideals shaping modernization across eras.
Early visitors to the World's fair overlook the landscape embellishment now seen outdoors. The greensward and varied flowers deliver beauty beyond description to those with sensory vision, and the exposition’s pictorial character proves amply satisfying and worthy of a long journey for appreciation.
Kansas City mercantile groups plan a permanent exhibit at the St. Louis World's Fair. The Manufacturers' Association and the Commercial Club aim to erect in Swope Park a building modeled after the Kansas City Casino from Model Street at the fair's social economy department. Committees are appointed and realization seems likely.
Esopus New York August 11 Judge Alton B Parker was formally notified of his nomination as the Democratic candidate for president. The ceremony at Rosemount drew officials, party leaders, and hundreds of supporters despite overcast skies and a threat of rain. Representative Champ Clark delivered the official letter and Parker accepted, outlining his views on tariff reform, trusts, Philippines self government, and the need for lawful government while rejecting a bid for a second term.
Mr Clark was enthusiastically cheered throughout his address and at its close received an ovation that flowed into the reception honoring Judge Parker.
Judge Humphrey of the United States Circuit Court at Springfield dissolves a June 27 temporary injunction sought by Whiting G. Press a non resident taxpayer in Los Angeles restraining state treasury payments to the prisons board. The ruling held federal court lacking jurisdiction to pass on the governor withdrawing a bill from the secretary of state and re filing it.
Robert Smith faces grand jury action in East St Louis on $2000 bond for passing counterfeit half dollars and dollars made with counterfeit dies. He claims innocence and says funds came from northern harvest work. Also in custody, 9 year old William Oscar Neighbors reports kidnapping near Quincy two years ago, describing a buggy ride and ransom attempt, with investigation ongoing into his captors and companion.
Five would be bandits attempted to rob freight train No 3 on the Northwestern road near Sterling but fled when a red light halted the engine. The following passenger train was warned and armed crew stood by. No arrests yet, but a crew has been secured and arrests expected.
Miss Myrtle B. Parke of Stanton, an 18 year old evangelist, closed a Ramsey church meeting series with several accessions. Assisted by Elder I N Jett of New Douglas, she administered baptism by immersion and has been employed as pastor of the Ramsey Christian church.
A colored man believed to be Roy Green, sought at Qwensboro Kentucky for murder, was captured in Murphysboro after a running pistol duel with Officers Stevens and Saskin. The suspect opened fire, ten shots were exchanged, two hit him. he claims to be Manning Munroe of Duquoin.
Freiherr Speck Von Sternberg the German ambassador to Washington accepts the presidency of the national advisory board of the American Institute of Germanics at Northwestern University. Heartbroken mother Clara Allison commits suicide with carbolic acid at the Brunswick hotel in Springfield after plans to place daughter in a rescue home.
In a fit of jealous rage, Walter Williams, a Peoria pugilist, cut his wife’s throat with a razor and slashed his own throat. Physicians are unable to say whether either will recover.
Andrew McElligot was discharged by the Coroner's jury which ruled his killing of J. B. Downey at Bixby justifiable. McElligot claimed self defense and was acquitted.
Former Missouri senator George Graham Vest died at five am in Sweet Springs Missouri after months of illness. Born 1830 in Kentucky he rose from local law to U S senator, serving four terms and earning repute as a war era orator and jurist. His son, Alex, and daughter Mrs Jackson of St Louis were at his bedside.
Hundreds of Pueblo residents attended funerals for disaster victims as undertakers faced vehicle shortages. The city slowed to a standstill while dowtown processions moved to cemeteries. Despite efforts, many bodies were sent to different locations and dozens remain unidentified or missing. The coroner's inquest revealed ghouls were driven away and bodies held for transfer.
Constantinople reports the porte has accepted Russia’s assurances about the volunteer fleet. The note states vessels will carry no arms or munitions, fly a commercial flag, and pass through the Dardanelles at set intervals. The first ship is expected Thursday.
Reports reach that a settlement conference will be held between the Retail Meat Dealers Association of Chicago and the market wagon drivers union. Vice-President Raff says a meeting had been planned but was delayed by the teamsters joint council. Picket extensions around wholesale and retail markets were promised as leaders met to plan shutting off ice and meat from more establishments patronizing the big packers.
Paris dispatch reports Consul-General Goway arriving at the American consulate to find his private desk broken into and robbed of several hundred francs in petty cash and stamps. The large safe showed attempts to force it open. police conduct full investigations into the incident and missing documents.
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