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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1916
Page
1
Galician front activity reported by Austro Hungarian HQ as Russians again attack near Tarnopol. In one assault northwest of Tarnopol Russians briefly entered the Austro Hungarian position but were driven out. Berlin dispatch notes intensified fighting and Russian pressure in Galicia.
The Echo Belge reports two Zeppelins lost near Aph in Hainault. One collided with a treetop while returning from a raid on Paris on January 30. The other was shot down by a French airman.
London reports a royal proclamation under the conscription act calling the first 12 classes of unmarried men under 30 who did not enlist under the Derby scheme. Lord Derby estimated the single age group totals at 651000, with a net yield of 316000 after industrial workers and the unfit are deducted.
Thomas Murphy was found hanging in a county jail cell and pronounced dead but revived twelve hours later in an undertaker's shop. Physicians said he had an excellent chance to survive and stand trial on a first degree murder charge. The improvised rope was twisted tightly around his neck, and officials prepared the body for burial before the revival.
J A Clark and his wife, both described as Negroes, are jailed in Bristol Okla after allegedly forcing their two children ages six and four to endure freezing conditions until their feet were so badly frozen that amputation was required.
The steamer Hovard, carrying passengers from Los Angeles, rammed the steam schooner Excelsior in San Francisco Bay. As the schooner began to sink, 21 crew members were rescued by launches.
Pittsburg PA district attorney R H Jackson withdrew charges against more than 14 election board members who served last September after failing to secure convictions in five cases. The move dismisses the remaining election law violations tied to the group.
Col E M House, after concluding talks with diplomats and government officials in Paris, has departed for England. The move follows ongoing discussions and reflects shifting wartime diplomacy and coordination among allied powers.
Rome reports Pope Benedict named Rt. Rev. John J. Lawler auxiliary bishop of St. Paul Minnesota to lead the diocese of Lead South Dakota. The appointment moves the church hierarchy in the region with Lawler taking over as bishop.
A 40 cent bonus per barrel is paid above the posted 1.30 dollar price for crude in Wichita Falls Texas. Prices have risen 230 percent over 42 months signaling a strong oil market and rising costs for buyers.
Eugene Ellison, president of the Insurance Company of North America, died in Philadelphia at the age of years old. The report notes his leadership and long service but the exact age and details are unclear in the surviving text.
London reports a major shift in war leadership as Gen Sir William Robertson becomes the chief decision maker for military operations, effectively superseding Earl Kitchener. Allied fronts show fierce artillery actions near La Bassée Canal Arras and Lens, while a rumored German ultimatum to Romania is denied. Belgian relief moves by requisitioning Belgian ships aim to feed Belgium and northern France, with about 20 vessels to be used under commission oversight and fair compensation to owners.
Edward Dickson was found guilty by a jury of poisoning his wife in Arkadelphia Arkansas and sentenced to life imprisonment.
William P Hepburn former representative of Iowa's eighth district died at his Clarinda home after a long illness. The longtime congressman was widely known for his political career and influence in Iowa. His death marks the passing of a noted public servant with decades of legislative service.
The liner Pretoria bound from Baltimore has entered Gravesend harbor badly damaged after a collision. The incident prompted emergency repairs and port authorities reviewed safety procedures for transatlantic crossings.
Eighty-two naval cadets at Annapolis have failed to reach a 60 percent average in mid year examinations and will be asked to resign.
Rome dispatch reports Greece has demanded indemnity from Germany for the bombing of Saloniki by German airmen. The move follows the recent aerial assault and signals heightened postwar tensions between the two nations.
Lieutenants Mort Peyton and Waldron who crossed the Mexican border chasing bandits who abducted comrades have been ordered court martial by the War Department.
From Seward to Takoma carriers report town temperature at 71 below zero as mail trains faced extreme cold. The brutal conditions forced a premature retreat and halt of the run.
Ozark Press Association executive committee met in Springfield and selected Rolla as the site for the next gathering on June 23 and 24. The decision was announced after the last Saturday meeting.
A Copenhagen dispatch quoting Helsinger Avis says a large German warship was sunk in the Cattegat between Anholt Island and the Swedish coast, likely after striking a mine. Wireless calls for help were received but ceased after a time as ships passed through the Cattegat, the Baltic gateway to the Atlantic.
Madrid reports that 900 Germans and 14,000 colonial Kamerun troops crossed into Spanish Guiana. Disarmed and interned, they will be sustained by the government. The move signals nearing end of the Franco British Kamerun campaign. Kamerun covers 191,130 sq mi with 2,540,000 people, including about 2,600 whites.
The Secolo reports a wire from Bucharest stating a massive melinite explosion at the Skoda arsenal in Pilsen Bohemia. Three factory buildings including the hydra lic gun section were blown apart, with 195 employees dead.
In Whitesburg Kentucky at 96 Uncle Bob Bates adds a son named Woodrow honoring President Wilson. He has nine children from his first marriage eight from his second and seven from his current wife. Tam says he is proud of all.
In Sugar Creek township floods maroon voters as West Terre Haute cast most ballots in a prohibition vote, 927 to 501, with boats used by wets to ensure turnout. Also a judge in Chillicothe issued a temporary injunction prohibiting railroads and express companies from carrying liquor into Daviess County.
In a letter Garden City L L reports Admiral Dewey described the coast of Long Island as the most unprotected and most easily attacked portion of the United States. He warned that only a powerful navy could prevent an invasion.
Berlin Otto Ruehle a member of the Reichstag has followed Karl Liebknecht in withdrawing from the Socialist group. Ruehle was the only Socialist member to oppose the war credits alongside Liebknecht.
Washington reports a quarrel over the word illegal in the Lusitania talks as Berlin presses for a partial admission of liability for neutral lives. The issue, seen as grave by Washington, threatens to derail negotiations with Germany seeking to end submarine warfare while preserving campaign aims.
Berlin reports a grim tone over the Lusitania sinking with no admission of illegality by Germany. The German government seeks good faith while reserving stance, leaving the ultimate decision in President Wilson's hands and delaying any clear path to settlement.
The Philippine bill, granting greater self government and potential independence within four years, cleared the Senate 52 to 24. Democrats failed to amend the clause but sided with six Progressive Republicans, supporting the measure.
Breham Texas George Burch, who had suffered an illness for 12 years, was believed to have tuberculosis by physicians due to his persistent coughing. He suddenly coughed up a collar button he had swallowed as a boy, and is recovering.
Three men drowned at the Porum Oklahoma waterworks lake while attempting to save Stella Anderson who fell through the ice. The incident occurred as authorities and bystanders watched in shock. Miss Anderson was rescued but the rescuers did not survive the treacherous conditions.
James Wilson Guiteau, brother of Charles J. Guiteau who killed President Garfield, died at his home in Dobba Ferry New York. The report notes his death at age unspecified and references the prominent family connection in a New York obituary.
Glasgow police entered the Socialist paper the Worker offices and seized the plant. Premises are closed following the raid.
In Cairo Illinois two black men drowned in the Mississippi River just north of town. One died while attempting to rescue two men. the other perished while salvaging household effects from a flooded area.
Bucharest Romania announces a national call to colors summoning all graduates of the class of 1918 for military service. The mobilization extends to eligible citizens, signaling a nationwide effort amid ongoing conflicts and wartime demands.
Dexter Capron Stanley aged about 100 died after grief over his wife Frances Stanley whose long partnership ended with her death. A Downers Grove resident for 81 years he credited his long life to moderation and abstinence from tobacco and alcohol. Known as Uncle Cape, he celebrated his hundredth birthday on January 12.
Governor Dunne received appeals from Springfield for food and shelter for victims at McClure and Reynolds near Cairo. Cairo chamber leaders telegraphed that families along the Ohio at McClure and Dog Tooth Bend are destitute, with no homes or food. Tents and rations were requested. After talks with Acting Adjutant General Richings J Shand the plea was referred to the Red Cross as no state relief fund exists.
Aledo reports Mrs. Annicis Hawver has just passed her one hundred second birthday. She shares rules for longevity: be cheerful, keep regular habits, sleep enough, avoid excess, follow the golden rule, stay interested in current events, join the church and read the Bible.
In Judge Thompson’s court the 18 year old Daniel Riley known as the baby bandit received a fourteen year imprisonment for killing John Mozier, a saloonkeeper, during a holdup on July 6 last year. The state's attorney had urged execution by hanging.
Water motor that pumped the pipe organ froze during severe weather forcing the congregation to go without instrumental music until spring. Instrumental music halted as the organ could not be operated.
Near Palmyra Ohio John Honeykamp a former saloonkeeper may get the last laugh as surface indications of oil are found on his farm north of town nicknamed the rock pile. Preparations are under way to bore for oil discoveries suggesting valuable petroleum potential.
Cost of living rise prompts salary increases for 35 elementary and high school teachers in Rockford. Some gains as low as 2.50 per month, many at 6.00 more per month.
One hundred Illinois schoolmasters arrived in Decatur for the annual state meeting. The debate centered on Preparedness and Military Training in High Schools.
Burglars rode into Roy at two in the morning in a buggy and dynamited the Nels Jesen jewelry store safe. They escaped with 1200 dollars worth of merchandise and 85 dollars in cash. Police investigation underway.
Isaac Buckner was found not guilty in circuit court of murdering Ira Hobbs after Buckner claimed Hobbs threatened his sweetheart. The acquittal concludes the defense of self defense and avoidance of imminent harm.
John Farris a nineteen year old hunter at Neoga discharged a shotgun while its action was cocked, shooting off part of his foot. He suffered injuries described as accidental during the hunting outing.
Danville Robbera blew the Cadwalder elevator safe at West Lebanon but were frightened away before reaching the inner safe. They fled in an automobile.
Enthusiasts rallied for better roads at a Canton Fulton County gathering. A Good Roads Association was formed to promote improvements and mobilize local support.
Morning regimen advises drinking hot water with limestone phosphate to flush stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Claims it purifies the alimentary tract, relieves dull head and sour stomach, and smooths toxins before breakfast. Ends with disclaimer and advert note.
Not Agile. Archie says he sprang from people. Archibald counters he didn’t sprites far.
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for red rough irritated hands. It claims a one night treatment with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment soothes healens and offers a free mail sample with a book by sending a postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
A brief note observes the moon as steadier than the nightly gas glow, noting its calmer behavior and clearer presence in the sky each evening.
A diy formula to darken gray hair uses Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine mixed with water. Apply twice weekly to fade gray tones, reduce dandruff, aid hair loss, and leave hair soft without staining the scalp or leaving a greasy feel.
A compact witticism notes the year’s glad season as the time when a plumber settles scores with the ice man. The line hints at seasonal commerce and humorous bravado without detailing events or names.
An old advertisement promotes Bromo Quinine as a preventative tonic and laxative to combat grip cold and influenza. It highlights a single formula with E. W. Grove’s signature on the box and claims it strengthens the body. It adds a proverb about inaction vs effort.
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as the original to imitate genuine hair color without dye. It claims a natural darkening effect and lists a price of $1.00. The piece juxtaposes with a quip about lawyers and criminal pleas.
A vintage ad touts La Creole Hair Dressing at price one dollar as a cure for gray, harsh, stiff hair, claiming to restore beauty. The nearby line notes drivers speeding to reach a destination often fail to perform after arrival.
Fragmentary lines discuss pills and health claims about liver and bowels. Mentions Dr De Pregeant and pellets. Vague references to smoking and pipe dreams. No clear event or individuals beyond scattered names.
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