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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1904
Page
1
An editor argues ordinary citizens should attend the World’s Fair incognito to avoid drawing attention. The piece suggests a simple lifestyle is sufficient, noting the advantage of remaining unknown amid crowds and the risk of being noticed.
Judge C P T Moore died recently at Elwell West Virginia. He founded the Phi Psi fraternity in 1852 while a student at Jefferson College. The society now has forty chapters and about ten thousand members.
M Charles Berchon, special correspondent for Le Tour du Monde, calls the St Louis exposition an entire world and a universal university, whose memory will endure among its students.
The Kansas City Journal notes that revised dictionaries will define consumer as one who involuntarily bears the brunt of all contests between organized labor and combined capital. The remark underscores a critical view of dictionary updates shaping social roles.
The article quotes Jime Tectfies remarking that if current intermarriage trends continue between Britons and Boers near the Orange River colony, within twenty years the two races will be so welded as to be indistinguishable, signaling drastic social change.
A Paris newspaper cites a trusted source asserting the Mikado would ask President Roosevelt, if defeated, to become commander in chief of Japanese armies in the field. The report frames a potential shift in World War I era diplomacy and military leadership.
The city announces the subway railway will be commissioned for passenger use early in September. The note frames the move as a long historical pattern of urban change and reflects on New York repeating its own history.
A woman teacher in a Missouri rural neighborhood meets the father of one of her pupils and asks, Excuse me, sir, but aren’t you the father of one of my children, highlighting tensions between educators and parents in a developing story.
The heir to the Russian throne reaches a dramatic point as observers ponder what fate awaits him. Astrologers and forecasters may link his birth to forthcoming reign changes, while political melancholiacs note the irony in the stern royal mood.
It is now estimated that deaths in the Denver Rio Grande disaster will exceed one hundred. The great war between Russia and Japan sinks in comparison with the fatalities from accidents on land and water and the ravages of the elements. Truly, in the midst of life we are in the midst of death.
Alaska rapidly develops diverse resources drawing world notice. Four railroad lines are in operation, two more under construction, and many proposals abound. If Seward could see the progress, he would witness his foresight bearing fruit.
The St Louis Globe Democrat recalls Senator West as a brilliant and picturesque Missouri figure who witnessed the state’s move to abolition before the thirteenth amendment, backed the Confederacy in 1861, returned to loyalty after Appomattox, and remained a rare survivor of Jefferson Davis era government.
Mrs. Breckinridge Jones 45, wife of Mississippi Valley Trust Co vice president and World's Fair director, fatally injured in a runaway on the fair grounds on the 13th and dies hours later. Also reports a Japanese prince slightly wounded aboard Mikasa, the British cruiser Merniva arrives at Tangier, Miss Clara Bourland killed by lightning, and other brief items including a gunboat launch, a Missouri shooting, a court ruling on miners, a Russian succession manifesto, and Port Arthur news.
The Russian Vladivostok squadron was routed by Vice-Admiral Kamimura on the 14th, with the cruiser Rurik sunk and 210 crew dead or wounded on Czarevitch in a separate action. Casualties among Japanese ships are listed, and a Fox River paper strike ends with workers returning under mill terms. A Chicago bridge jumper drowns after leaping from Dearborn Street, while Boston hosts the Grand Army reunion. Kamimura reports 600 Rurik crew rescued and made POWs at Sasiba.
Rumors say Paul Reed and Will Cato were burned at the stake near Statesboro six miles away after the Hodges family murder. A Thomaston calaboose raid killed 24-year-old Rufus Lesseur. Other items note Dr Osler’s Oxford appointment, a Nebraska extradition request, Maybrick's immigration status, a British flag incident, a Plehwe assassin identified, and various accidents and crimes nationwide.
Tens of thousands join the Grand Army of the Republic parade in Boston with 42 states and two territories represented. About 25 000 veterans march along Arlington to Tremont, viewed along a packed route with a living flag of 2 000 schoolchildren and a mass of spectators on Tremont and Boylston streets.
Washington reports immigration officials in New York are instructed not to detain Mrs Florence Maybrick who is en route to the United States after years in an English prison. New York authorities will extend every courtesy due an American citizen and assist as far as possible with her landing.
Andrew Syrol a Turk sought a license in East St. Louis to wed Charlotte Emmer a colored woman. Clerk Caughlan refused jurisdiction since the Turk was not a citizen. The couple faced jeers as they claimed St. Louis as home and the Turk’s earnings were described as large.
Foreman John Connors was assaulted by Arthur Green, a former employee. After Connors refused to pay him and the superintendent was away, Green struck Connors, Connors knocked him down, Green drew a knife and slashed Connors’ lips. Several workers intervened as Green fled.
In Geneseo Joseph Stafford, an elderly resident, deeded his homestead to a son under an alleged care arrangement. After the deed’s recording, an attempt was made to place him at the county farm. He won an injunction and a court order restoring the property. if not complied with, the master in chancery will enforce the decree. A conservator was named to manage the old man’s affairs.
Pekin rejoices as a Peoria firm wins a contract for 59209 dollars to construct a red pressed brick two story government building. Groundbreaking is planned for late August with occupancy expected in a year and a half. The site faces north opposite the current county buildings.
Central Illinois Bachelors Association staged a monster picnic at No Komis with about 10,000 attendees. Bachelor girls clubs honored the event as prizes were offered for the handsomest old maid and bachelor, open to ages 30 to 80. Speakers included gubernatorial candidates Charles S. Deneen and L. B. Stringer.
The Southern Union Telephone Co telephone system has been purchased by George John Peter of Posey. The system connects New Baden New Memphis Trenton Aviston Breeze Germantown Buxton Posey Hoffman Huey Clinton Switch and Keysport with Carlyle. lines will be extended under new management.
The Second Battalion of the Illinois National Guard trained in Springfield under Maj. L. F. Strawn of Pontiac. A Black camp hanger-on insulted soldiers, was smeared with white paint by irate troops and later scrubbed off in the river.
Lightning struck near Ashley killing T. Coulter a prosperous farmer and Harricon Stephens a visitor from Judgow Okla a married man with four children. Both left widows and four children each. Ira Houser who was with them was knocked senseless.
The Moweaqua Call and Moweaqua Republican merge under editor A R Spicer and publisher Wm McGinley to publish as the Moweacua moving forward with a unified local newspaper presence in News.
At a crossing near Fortieth eighth Avenue Chicago Great Western express collided with a trolley train bound for Hawthorne race track. Four killed, many injured, motor man Michael Ryan fatally hurt. brakes reportedly failed. investigators hold crew liable pending coroner's inquiry.
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