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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1906
Page
2
The Troy Weekly Call prints a miscellany of opinions and snips from public life. It references Anna Gould, Mrs. Sage, Emperor William, Abyssinia, Persia, and Count Boni, with quips on wages, coal, railways, and tipping trends. It notes an Iowa town pursuing a new railway and questions about crown prince reactions.
The Washington Times cites Secretary Wilson estimating the average American family consumes 1,084 pounds of meat per year. The paper quips that vegetarians have been stuffing the ballot in compiling these returns.
A fashion writer notes tiaras will be worn by ladies in theaters next season. Even with prosperity, few women can afford tiaras that would seriously obstruct cheer from behind.
A Denver woman recently raised about $2,000 for a hospital by selling kisses and stiles. She may seek additional money for charity by writing a testimonial in support of a cure for chapped ups.
The Pennsylvania railway questions the practicality of using electric motors in Washington, noting the phrase reasonably practical covers many government agencies and deserves classic diplomacy status.
A medical journal contrasts courage and fear in professional motor-car drivers. They risk dangerous runs for money fame or sport yet avoid the number 13 on their cars. Spectators hold their breath as superstitions clash with bold behavior revealing curious human nature.
A college baseball coach proposes allowing batters to run to any base from home plate or third, with players following the runner in sequence, which would increase game confusion for spectators and players alike. The idea would alter base paths and challenge traditional inning structure.
At Wahalak Mississippi a mob ambushed and killed Conductor Robert Harrison. Nine people died in Kemper County race clashes nine blacks and one white among the dead. Rioting spread to Scooba prompting Governor Vardaman to dispatch militia to restore order at several towns. Casualties include multiple deaths, several injuries, and killings linked to the unrest.
A letter signed by J Pierpont Morgan Dr Lyman Abbott and other distinguished New Yorkers asks Secretary of State Elihu Root to use moral U S support to pressure the Congo Free State authorities. It argues that powers who created the Congo government may be called to account and pledges strong approval for any measures to improve conditions.
Fire heavily damages the Ernest and Cranmer building in Denver. The seventh and eighth floors are completely destroyed while the rest suffer major water damage and basement flooding. Estimated total loss of property and tenants reaches 200000. The upper floors housed a premier western law library, which was ruined.
Bakersfield, Calif.—L. B. Hicks emerged from a mountain tomb after sixteen days entombed with five companions. A tunnel rescue saved him as Superintendent Cone and Dr. Stinchfield aided in pulling him to the main shaft. Hicks, weighing 149½ pounds, thanked the rescuers and said the milk given during the ordeal helped him endure.
An eastbound Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie passenger train wreck near Enderlin North Dakota killed ten and injured thirty seven as it collided head on with a switch engine while late, the car roofs were broken open and rescuers freed passengers before flames engulfed the wreckage.
A massive earthquake lasting nearly three hours was recorded on the Isle of Wight and in Laibach Bologna and Florence. A Kopal dispatch from Samiryetchensk in Russian Turkestan reports an extremely violent quake at 11:20 p m Saturday night, persisting for 90 minutes.
Washington reports that a Roosevelt briefing will cover Japanese conditions in Hawaii after his islands visit. Commissioner Sargent says Japanese numbers in Hawaii have declined while overall arrivals to the U S from Japan have risen. Japanese consul general Saito notes Japan discourages emigration to the United States. Plantations need labor and diversify workers. Portuguese and European labor may help, with arrivals expected to become island residents.
In Belgrade the national assembly hosts disorderly scenes as anti Karagorgevitch sentiment grows. Reports in German Austrian quarters speak of a movement to dethrone King Peter. Premier Pasics reports threats and chatter of a European prince as successor. The Alexander-Draza royal murder history fuels ill feeling toward the crown prince George.
Railway Age reports that more miles of track were laid in the last year than in any year since 1888. Since January 1, 6,067 miles of track were laid on 388 lines across 44 states and territories, bringing total mileage to 223,139. Texas leads with 701 miles.
A strong earthquake destroyed half of Arica in Tacna province and damaged nearby towns while Iquique, about 120 miles south, remained unscathed. The memory of the August catastrophe heightens local alarm among residents and authorities.
Remains of Prof. Thomas Grindell and his party, who left Douglas Arizona in June 1904 for a gulf of California expedition and were never heard from again, were found in a Sonora desert. Letters addressed to Grindell with the remains confirmed the identity. Grindell was principal of the Douglas schools. Leach had searched for a year for any trace of the missing group.
In Chicago an early hour shooting fatally wounds a newsboy by David C. Schnell a board of trade operator who calmly entered his home nearby and was arrested by police the incident followed Schnell claiming he heard footsteps and feared robbery a newsboy delivering papers in the vicinity Mia wey Se SHS GES Weil UU ETEnies testified Schnell was released on a 25000 bond.
Springfield official Dooling, former recorder of the Springfield district court of the Court of Honor, accused of embezzling more than 3000 dollars, was discharged after a preliminary hearing. Despite indictments pressed in the circuit court, a new warrant was sworn by Court of Honor officials, but the police magistrate found insufficient evidence to bind him to the grand jury.
Springfield Corporation Counsel Lewis of Chicago sent a sharp letter to the state board of equalization. He accuses the board of not notifying him or the attorney-general when corporation representatives, for whom he had urged higher assessment, were to present their arguments.
Maitland Boon longtime Watertown resident and former Quincy Illinois mayor died aged 72. He was a personal friend of Abraham Lincoln and during the Civil War ran a leather business in Quincy supplying the government with large orders still pending claims.
William Palmer, prominent in secret society circles, wandered away while insane. His body was found seven miles west of Bloomington by Chicago hunters, death attributed to exposure.
Explosion and fire at the Northwestern Gag Light Co plant in Evanston killed Isaac Terry and seriously injured three other workers. The blast drove Terry into a tar pit where he perished by burning.
Alton obituary notes the death of Charlotte Elizabeth Chittenden wife of Rev. Henry M. Chittenden rector of St. Pauls Episcopal Alton. She used the pen name L. E. Chittenden and contributed to periodicals.
Carmin William Cale of Philips Town died after an accidental gun injury to his leg while aiding a neighbor in hog hunting. The leg was amputated, but blood poisoning caused his death weeks later.
Peoria resident Herman Hirsch nephew of J B Greenhut, a millionaire distiller, was instantly killed when crushed in an elevator at the National Cooperage plant. News notes the tragedy and identifies the prominent family involved.
Dixon parochial school faculty member Sister Mary Alice Devlin died at Dixon hospital after nine years of teaching. She was very popular with the pupils and served at St. Mary’s parochial school.
In the Breese Trenton Mining Co mine the cage fell about 100 feet. Six miners were killed and W Futsche the local manager was seriously injured in the incident.
Joseph Hume a contractor has been taken to the asylum at Arma after a seeress foretold doom and made an ominous forecast regarding his fortune.
In Springfield robbers smashed a plate glass window at Lochmanns Jewelry and stole jewelry and diamonds. Police are investigating and reviewing nearby surveillance for leads.
A blaze gutted the St Stanislaus parochial school in Chicago nearly destroying the facility. About 4 000 Polish children were reported as attendees with damage severe and ongoing assessments expected.
Pattern department presents a white fabric coat for boys or girls with scalloped edges, bishop sleeves, and a circular collar. Made from broadcloth, Henrietta, cashmere, linen or pique, belt optional. Requires 1.5 yards of 44 inch material for medium size. Adds pattern sent for 10 cents. order via coupon with size and number.
A portrait of Prince Arthur of Connaught as the most popular officer in his rank. A visitor asked a sergeant for the prince and was led to a young officer counting coppers in an account book at Aldershot, while the crowd admired the royal figure.
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