10 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1904
Page
1
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Gen. Coxey and a mob calling itself jobless, citing liabilities of 287700 while noting the U S post routes in Missouri with 1488 miles as a leading midwestern improvement. The piece comments on agricultural output and a World’s Fair crowding incident involving Chinese visitors, ending with Uncle Sam.
In Italy 172000 skilled workers are in silk production while 1902 saw 800000 emigrants. Over the past decade more than 3 million have left Italy yet the population continues to rise gradually.
A Boston judge states that a hotel is not an inn though many inns may be classed as hotels. The industry comprises about 44,000 properties in the United States with over 606 million dollars invested and employing around 3.5 million people.
In 1860 New York spent 1.6 million dollars on public schools. The amount rose to 20.95 million in 1895 and 41.42 million in 1903. Across other states education is advancing, helping the country overall.
The text argues that Russia should deploy modern weaponry like automobiles against the enemy. It notes the czar and his 23 closest male relatives receive salaries of 460,000 dollars annually, control about 5,000 square miles of land and 326 palaces, and employ around 20,000 servants, questioning why Russian forces are not more successful.
About 500 physicians from this country will attend the Pan American medical congress in Panama the first week in January, then attend the Public Health Association meeting in Havana a week later. The United States has given a great impulse to sanitation efforts in tropical regions where its interests have expanded.
The display at the Agricultural Building shows life depends on soil products and farming. The speaker praises cultivation as the noblest calling, noting soil yields two blades of grass where one grew before, greater than a conqueror.
Tokyo reports a Russian bombardment aftermath with the Pobieda and Retvizan hit while Port Arthur fortress odds linger. Russians suffer heavy losses per Tokio. St. Petersburg holds cautious stance as 203-Metre hill attempts and counter attacks unfold. unclear naval movements hint at potential breakout.
Ren nenkampff continues to circulate as rumor among Russian troops in Mukden. No official confirmation of a heavy defeat of the Japanese. Rumor adds that Russians carried off 24 guns from the Japanese rout, initially blocked by cross fire. Wood prices rise while other fuel grows cheaper. Food prices surge as supplies from Russia arrive slowly.
Vladivostok dispatch reports a steamer arriving from Shanghai saying the Japanese armored cruiser Adsuma was blown up and sunk by a mine north of the Miaotao islands in the Ligotie channel between Port Arthur’s peninsula and the Shag Tong promontory.
Tokyo reports ongoing Japanese shelling of Port Arthur. Fog limits sighting but observers note one Russian battleship in the harbor showing heavy list. Sixteen lines mention continuous bombardment and a 203 metre hill used as an observation point.
Mrs Richard Yates narrowly escaped serious burns while riding with Gov Yates in Springfield. Heated bricks in the carriage ignited lap robes and Yates smothered flames with his overcoat. Both garments ruined, but no injuries. Also, coal lands near Danville sold to eastern syndicate led by W B McKinney for 3.2 million. The deal covers 18 000 acres, coal rights, and several mines. William Charles shot David Smith in Springfield. Smith died. Charles fled. motive said to be domestic trouble.
A mother Mrs John McClure and her eight year old daughter perished in a north Murphysboro fire when the child's dress ignited from a stove and the mother overturned a lamp while trying to extinguish the flames. The house burned to ruins as Mr Mac Clure, working in a field, learned of the disaster too late.
Fred Robejohannes of Addeville Washington county and his wife Emellia Roberohannes filed a bankruptcy petition in the United States district court at Springfield. He is a general merchant with liabilities listed at 11,463 and assets 10,825. She shows liabilities 6,233 and assets 3,076.
After two months of suspense, Geneseo’s saloon ordinance repeal was confirmed by the city council, with saloonkeepers seeking a writ of mandamus to force action. An attempted water supply sabotage near Zeigler involved thirty five sticks of dynamite found along the pipeline, fuse burned to the explosive, which was frozen, a move that could have left the town helpless.
A general fight broke out at a North Venice dance injuring Wesley Cates with head bruises and a back stab, and Martin Benson who was stabbed in the back and shoulder. Several arrests were made.
In a rear end wreck on the Chicago and Alton line at Lambert two light engines struck the rear of a freight train injuring Engineer D. H. Burns and Fireman J. A. Metz, both Joliet men. Felix Harmon, a miner, was killed near Sparta while Perry Fellows sustained a broken arm and severe bruising.
No inaugural ball will accompany the induction of Governor-elect Deneen into office. The decision was finalized at a meeting of the elective state officers.
Mrs. Nannie Barber, well known Springfield resident, was stricken with paralysis while attending a revival at Central Baptist Church and died within minutes.
New York December 8 Mrs Cassie L Chadwick was arrested at the Hotel Breslin on federal conspiracy charges tied to aiding a bank officer in a 12500 embezzlement. U S Commissioner Shields issued the warrant after a lengthy conference with federal officials and the Secret Service.
The Interior Department announced a policy to prosecute all public land frauds to the full extent of the law without regard to rank. Following five Portland suspects convicted for land frauds, more trials are expected next week as justice aims to unearth and convict all criminals.
Richard A Canfield pleaded guilty before Judge Cowing to keeping a gambling house and paid a $1000 fine. His manager David Bucklin also pled guilty and was fined the same. District Attorney Jerome had pushed the case, witnesses named on the indictment were employed at Canfields place.
Arthur aged 71 posed as a retired preacher and evangelist in Hiawatha Kansas. A St. Louis detective arrested him on a $10,000 forged check charge linked to Paris Texas. He admitted guilt and agreed to return to Texas. Under the alias H H Boyd he held revival meetings in Paris last summer and forged a Georgia bank draft signed by M M Stevenson. He drew 2500 before vanishing.
Police report two dozen youths arrested in Kansas City for attempting to wreck a Missouri Pacific passenger train by placing objects on the main track at the local yard. Five defendants under 22 were named, including Charles Shelton Joseph Hedges Burton Snyder and Gwyn Snyder, with details limited due to incomplete source text.
Prominent leaders discuss an American Forest congress set for January 2-6, 1905 in Washington D C under the American Forestry Association. Secretary James Wilson will preside as the president’s address is expected, with strong federal government participation across forests irrigation and public lands bureaus. The event aims to unite industrial interests and promote conservative, permanent forest use for present and future needs.
New York December 8 Salvation Army commander Fiva Booth was welcomed in a crowded Carnegie Hall. Col E J Higgins introduced her and she received a five minute ovation of cheers and flag waving. She urged continued support saying she will stay and needs the audience to help.
Fall River Massachusetts reports a sudden cotton price slump that ends days of market speculation. Labor leaders express confidence that manufacturers will soon concede to striking demands. James Tansey, president of the council, says victory appears near as negotiations unfold amid price drop and unrest.
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