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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1914
Page
1
District Court at St Paul dissolves International Harvester, acquits it of overcapitalization and oppressive practices, but condemns organization as Sherman Act violation. Cyrus H McCormick says the company will appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
The United States district court ruled International Harvester a restraint of interstate and foreign trade, ordering dissolution unless a plan to split into at least three independent firms is submitted within 90 days. The decision, with some dissent, cites Sherman Act violations since 1902 and criticizes two actions by the firm involving independent advertising and the transfer of original entities.
The New York Yacht Club voted against racing the America's Cup this fall and announced there will be no races this year. Officials indicated postponement to October was rejected, with events now planned for next year at the earliest.
Official returns from all Oklahoma counties show R. L. Williams winning the governor race with a 1790 vote plurality. J. B. A. Robertson stands as his nearest rival in the Democratic contest.
A Washington inquiry requests information on domestic commodities. The document references three resolutions and seeks clarification from relevant authorities in the capital. The exact scope and execution details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
The body of Mrs Woodrow Wilson was laid to rest at Myrtle Hill Cemetery as rain drenched the procession in Rome Georgia. Police and National Guard kept traffic orderly while relatives and friends gathered at the church and cemetery for simple services, hymns, and prayers.
Winnipeg Manitoba before ad journing to meet in Portland Oregon the supreme lodge Knights of Pythias decided to recognize the Dramatic Order of Knights of Kehourassan as an auxiliary.
San Francisco authorities report finding a large amount of debris on the beach between the South Side life-saving station and Ocean Boulevard. The debris appears to be from a British cruiser, suggesting a recent shipwreck nearby.
The Hamburg American liner Cap Orlegal carrying five million dollars in specie was captured by British forces. The vessel sailed from Buenos Aires on July 16 and was bound for Southampton according to the Daily Mail report from London.
Washington leaders aimed to speed passage of war measures when Congress reconvenes following the recess observed due to Mrs. Wilson's death. The focus is on immediate legislative action and wartime policy agility.
Costa Rica ends its quarantine against New Orleans over bubonic plague fears after nine days without a single reported case. The decision comes as authorities monitor travel and health advisories amid ongoing efforts to prevent spread.
Frinco Ship heads to the canal from San Francisco aboard the American Hawaiian steamer Nebraskan bound for New York via the Panama Canal. The voyage marks the first merchant passage from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic.
In Mexico City the federal garrison starts leaving the capital for Puebla as constitutionalists prepare to assume power. General Obregon advances with 25,000 troops near Tula while Eduardo Iturbe is slated to govern the district. Zapata’s armistice is arranged, and rurales ready to replace the federal force to maintain order.
Premier Asquith indicated in London that he hoped to move the adjournment of the House of Commons for a fortnight. He suggested that in the interval he might present Irish Home Rule proposals likely to gain broad acquiescence in the problem's solution.
In heavy fog the Iroquois of the Manhattan line collided with the Berkshire of Hudson Navigation Co near Hastings. The impact cut 18 feet into the Berkshire’s counter and nearly flooded her to the waterline.
New York reports the European conflict has created unprecedented conditions in the American coal export trade, according to the Blue Diamond the official organ of coal interests.
Water scarcity after two months of drought tightens in central Illinois threatening smaller cities including Bloomington as communities face dwindling supplies and rising concerns over future needs and safety.
A vehicle carrying six people skidded and plunged over a 30 foot embankment near Candrum, Greenville. Four occupants sustained serious injuries while two others suffered minor injuries. Rescue teams tended to the injured at the scene.
Venice mourns as Captain Harry E. Reed of the Mirth Field Artillery, U S Army, commits suicide before a crowd of holiday revelers on the beach promenade. A note addressed to his wife was found in his pocket indicating distress and personal turmoil.
General Velasco, war minister, proclaims the army as a legal institution loyal to the government while urging a peaceful transfer to constitutionalists. He pledges loyalty to any new regime if life and property are protected and warns against vengeance that could invite intervention. Carranza’s position is awaited as Velasco names Medina Barron commander in chief of federal forces.
A mob searches the area eight miles south of Memphis for Jim Buford a black man who killed deputy sheriff W B Elmore. In the manhunt two black men who resisted the posse were killed.
Following adjournment of the International Veterinarian congress in London since Monday, the American party of surgeons prepared to leave immediately for the United States.
Flood conditions prevail across much of South Texas with as much as 14 inches of rain in three days. Bridges have been washed out and crop damage is severe.
The steamer Advanced completed a round trip test voyage through the Panama Canal from Colon to Miraflores Lake. The steamer Christobel made the same passage last week.
William Siler, a fugitive from Arkansas State Prison at Cummins, was arrested in Aurora after being recognized by a man who knew him in Baxter County Arkansas.
Hunteville Missouri report states 24 year old John Reese struck his father Thomas Rease over the head with a steel kit during a quarrel at their residence, killing him instantly.
A coal miner was killed in Duquoin when he was trapped under a fall of coal. The incident occurred at the Hig wid we and hve Gilideep linet site, with details unclear due to damaged text.
Brussels reports the first open country action as German forces advance and are checked by alert staff and cavalry reconnaissance. About 10 000 troops engaged with four German troops successful. ally plan proceeding. Berlin reports German near Mulhausen capturing officers, soldiers, guns, wagons, rifles and taking prisoners at Lagarde.
Paris dispatch reports Austrian forces crushed on the Dniester. Four Austrian regiments and eight Uhlans routed as a large battle looms, signaling a potentially decisive engagement.
A Rome dispatch reports Basel via Messagero that two German infantry regiments were annihilated at Mulhausen by French forces. Baden units, the Eighth Baden Infantry and Fourth Prince William's Baden Infantry, with 169 and 112 men respectively, are named. An Austrian cavalry brigade is said to have been exterminated on the Austro Russian frontier after heavy engagement with Cossacks. Paris declared war on Austria after failed Austrian explanations of troop movements through Switzerland to the French border. France demanded Austrian passports and expelled its ambassador from Vienna, signaling potential Italian involvement under the triple alliance. France claimed Austrian troops operated in Germany against France, while Germany and Austria may seek Italy's entry further.
A Creston Iowa woman attests relief from female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter cites fatigue weakness and recovery, notes the birth of a baby boy, and encourages others to seek advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts with confidential correspondence.
The New Jersey state board of health enforces 1912 tuberculosis rules for consumptives. Requirements include spitting disposal, burning soiled dressings, ensuring at least one outside window in tubercular rooms, restricting handling of food unless wrapped or sterilized, and prohibiting shop work in homes of infected individuals unless sterilized under local health board rules.
A quoted exchange raises questions about remarriage. One man asserts he never believes in second marriages, while another cites his own two prior marriages as context. The dialogue highlights personal views on commitment and experience.
A brief dialogue features a remark about a cap's color described as perfect. The exchange reinforces period speech and character mood within a social setting.
In a terse exchange, a reporter asks if a friend in Mexico has engaged in fighting. The reply remains equivocal, noting the friend is “still in the running.” The brief exchange hints at ongoing involvement without detailing actions or outcomes.
An old drugstore advertisement proclaims Pazos Ointment cures for itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days with the first application giving relief. It promises a refund if not cured and notes a price of 50 cents.
A quip reflects that some men seek office due to urge rather than choice, while people often feel compelled to vote. It notes that a woman’s true age is frequently hidden from male perception. The remark frames civic ambition and social perception in a concise opinion tone.
FEBRILINE is a tasteless syrup form of quinine promoted for children and adults who cannot take ordinary quinine. It claims to be easy on the stomach, without nausea or nervousness, and suitable for fevers and related symptoms.
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