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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1904
Page
1
The piece notes ongoing politeness between Russia and Japan, suggesting strained finances drive continued war readiness. It jokingly mentions Senator Smoot possibly having multiple wives, with one wife in Washington urging him to stay in the Senate and others not opposing his tenure.
The state has already disbursed ten thousand dollars in wolf bounties with some wolves still remaining in Minnesota. Livestock farmers keep judicious reserves ready for the slaughter season.
The St Louis World's fair plans vast grounds matching Chicago Paris and Buffalo combined. Officials say the event will be the greatest show on earth, yet face tight pace for all features crowding for a place.
English actor Arthur Roberts faced a panic during a fire alarm and walked to the front, urging the audience to act calmly with a brief remark about being present. The incident showcased presence of mind and staged calm in a moment of danger.
Colombia again threatens to sever relations with the United States, a move seen as relieving Washington from future pressure, though the sting could come if the republic interferes with U S canal arrangements on the Isthmus of Panama.
Chicago university segregates the Boxes and reports satisfaction with the new arrangement. Johnny feels relieved Sue is no longer the focus of masculine attention and Sue agrees Johnny is shielded from other feminine charms.
In Chicago the theater reopening saw 300 balcony seats removed to improve egress, illustrating how careless crowd management slipped in. Public safety considerations were sacrificed to seating capacity and throughput.
It is said that 100 million dollars or more a year for freight carried in foreign ships, the expenditure of 100 million dollars annually by American tourists abroad, remittances of immigrants to old countries, and interest and dividends remitted to foreigners who have invested in the United States are what is taking so much of our hard earnings out of the country.
The consular service of the United States approaches self sufficiency with annual costs around 1.15 million dollars and fees totaling about 1.025 million, leaving a net government expense near 125 thousand dollars. The roster includes 1100 to 1200 consular officers with salaries from 1000 to 35000 dollars annually.
Secretary Wilson of the department of agriculture states beef should be twenty percent cheaper for consumers. He notes cattle on the hoof have fallen by two to three dollars per hundredweight since 1902, yet consumer prices stay high due to a combine that controls both ends of the market.
The London Times reports the Methodist denomination worldwide shows 48 815 ministers under charge 89 430 churches and missions and 7 801 811 members including probationers and 105 452 local preachers. There are 1 981 580 Sunday schools with 6 523 £ 30 scholars and 304 778 teachers and officers.
Florence Maybricks is reported to be at the Sisters of the Epiphany in a quiet Truro country home under an alias and recovering from influenza. She is said to remain in charge until release next July, with a potential move to a convalescent home when the catcher improves, tied to the same management in a wild Cornish coast spot.
Senate debates the urgent deficiency bill including a 4.6 million dollar loan for the St Louis exposition. House fights over seeds reform and diplomatic appropriations as Republicans and Democrats clash on timing and policy. several public notices follow.
Admiral Alexieff informed officials in Petrograd on the ninth that Japanese torpedo boats attacked the Russian squadron in the outer roads of Port Arthur damaging battleships Retvizian and Csarevitch and the cruiser Pallada. The Japanese escaped pursued.
A Rock Rapids grand jury indicted Charles Rocker and his wife for the murder of August Schrader, found hanging in his barn on June 13, 19990. Meanwhile Manitoba faced a severe storm on the 8th, with railways blocked by heavy snow and crews unable to relieve the disruption.
Senate in open session devoted much time to a Panama canal treaty speech by Mr McCumber and pension bills passed before adjournment. House settled Connell’s contested election, discussed a 4.6 million loan for the Louisiana Purchase exposition, while St Louis fair advocates argued against the loan. Japan seized Mazampho and plans fortifications, Russian steamers captured, and deaths reported in Cripple Creek and New Jersey theater fire aftermath.
A string of early 20th century items includes the emperor of Austria ordering his surviving brother confined amid a police court scandal. Fire destroys Princeton Kentucky hotel and four other buildings causing about 25000 dollars in damage. Reverend Father Thomas Sherman urges focus on labor issues, not racial questions, for southern settlement.
Bedford Ind Feb 11 Detectives Reed and Smith arrest James McDonald in the murder of Miss Sarah Schafer a Bedford schoolteacher. Officers found bloody trousers and a coat at McDonalds home. evidence described as stronger than mere suspicion. McDonald held for safety in Jeffersonville as public sentiment remains mixed over the case.
Jeffersonville, Ind Feb 11 William Parsons known as James McDonald denies any knowledge of the murder of Miss Schafer. He says he did wrong in life but is innocent of the crime and claims his nearest proximity was over a half block away at a doctor’s office. He offers no explanation for earlier court statements and says he does not fear returning to Bedford.
Milwaukee Feb 11 The Empire State steamer of the Barry Transportation Co is missing after leaving Chicago Monday night with freight and a small passenger list bound for Milwaukee By 3 pm Wednesday she had not reached here The harbor is blocked by ice and the vessel may be fast in the ice en route The crew is said to number about 40
Benjamin Wilkinson, a Omega township farmer near Salem, rode across Skillet Fork creek when the saddle lid gave way trapping him under the horse for about two hours. He kept the horse’s head above water but both his hands and legs were so badly frozen that amputation was necessary. He survived after being taken to a neighbor’s home.
A large gray wolf is damaging calves pigs and lambs in northern Fayette county. Farmers in the area report ongoing losses for over a year with Bonner Stokes alone losing over 100 lambs in 12 months. The wolf has been sighted several times recently and efforts to trap it failed. Ramsey township residents offer a $60 reward for the wolf's scalp.
A Galesburg jury ruled in favor of Mrs Addison Means against the city of Knoxville, awarding 2500 dollars. In January 1903 Mr Means was jailed for drunkenness in Knoxville calaboose. He toppled a stove, caught fire, was unable to rise, froze in his clothes, and died from his injuries.
A grand jury committee visiting Sangamon county Jail condemned the institution nicknamed the kangaroo court. It protested granting special privileges to certain prisoners such as Justice Early and Constables Johnson and Gambrel, who were sent to jail for contempt but allegedly allowed by the sheriff to come and go at will.
The Presbyterian church of Illinois aims to raise 1.2 million dollars over five years for educational purposes. The synodical educational commission met in Jacksonville with fifteen members from across the state to discuss allocation among the state’s colleges.
William J. Bryan plans a $25,000 public library on the old Bryan homestead site in Salem. The house where he was born will be moved to another corner to house the librarian, and the building will be erected and furnished at no cost to the city with work starting soon.
The village council grants Southern Illinois Electric Railway Co. a twenty year franchiseilar cars every twenty minutes, tickets valid for 65 rides per month at $1.50, and free transport for village officials. The free rides clause is a new element in this grant.
Jacksonville coroner's jury rules that Miss Stella Murgatroyd died from criminal malpractice by Dr. W C Manley and arrests followed. Jury also names K F Pate as an accessory and a warrant is issued. In Ludlow Champaign county farmers form Ludlow Farmers' Elevator Co with 10600 capital to build an Illinois Central railroad elevator at Ludlow.
Justice Early and Constables Gam brell and Johnson were released from jail on a writ of error and supersedeas from the appellate court. Judge Puterbough of Peoria held the writ.
Police label Harry Lindsay the cleverest check raiser in America as he is captured in Chicago. He confesses to raising money orders.
A committee report on the Hast St.oute water supply recommends boiling all drinking water. The advisory aims to prevent illness until the system is deemed safe. Authorities urge residents to boil water for cooking and consumption.
A Tokyo dispatch reports three Russian volunteer fleet transports carrying about 2000 troops were captured by Japanese forces off the Corean coast after an hour of fighting. The encounter saw Russian cruisers Waring and Korletz retire and both vessels sunk.
London Feb 11 Barons Hayashi confirms from Tokyo the sinking of the Russian cruiser Variag and the torpedo gunboat Korietz after a naval engagement at Chemulpo Corea. The Korietz fired first, damaged torpedo boats, then withdrew before an armed Japanese response. Both sunken vessels left survivors, with no Japanese casualties.
The Official Messenger prints Emperor Nicholas II's supreme manifesto announcing the rupture of diplomatic ties with Russia's foe after Japan attacked Port Arthur. He calls for national unity and armed defense, noting the January 27 1904 date and a February 9 1904 calendar.
St Petersburg newspapers report a claimed Russian victory at Port Arthur with Japanese losses described as severe. One dispatch says the Japanese battleship Bhikishima was sunk, though other details vary by source.
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