15 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
1
A jumbled column blends rumor and satire as Boni pines over a vanished ticket while readers debate id determinant biophere theory, Sugar trust, and a failed eclipse. References span Filipino patience, Yarmouth, a Denver marriage to a Pueblo chief, hats, birds, peace in Japan, and a French inventor in telegraphic photography.
A man named Count Boni vows to take dramatic action if the Prince marries his former wife. He promises any number of confrontations and public displays rather than accept the match. The threat centers on honor and marital entanglement, signaling tense social dynamics.
A moving picture machine exploded in Canton triggering a deadly panic. about 300 Chinese perished as authorities seek causes and safety reforms. Civilizations dangerous unless properly managed. experts urge stricter handling and regulation of film projectors and crowds.
If Prince Helie de Sagan proves as easy a piece of bric-a-brac as did his cousin the count it will keep the Western Union and the Wabash on the hook to run the show.
The Chinese imperial telegraphs reported net earnings of 645,537 on a working capital of 1,232,000 for 1906. The note contrasts industrial scale with global fortunes beyond Standard Oil. Sixteen Spanish soldiers were arrested for plotting against Alfonso after visiting a newspaper office. They risk punishment unless they named the editor.
Ocean-going vessels are being equipped with modern comforts while village feuds and potential Breau ship owners may be added to the agenda. The shift signals a push toward passenger convenience aboard long voyages.
A Newark man was fined $20 after laughing at a policeman. The court action reflects how some cities treat disrespect to law enforcement, with the state asserting authority through penalties.
In Berlin an artist plans marriage to a widow who possesses 5090 dollars, a move that sparks chatter. The piece then contemplates a wealthy heiress adding to the gaiety by marrying a struggling poet, suggesting a pattern of advantageous matches in society.
An architect in California foresees 100 story towers soon. If true, residents must plan for tall stacks to keep air clear amid rising smoke.
Science uses the potato bug for practical aims benefiting people. The note frames it as sweet revenge for boys who spent long hours riling the insect while fishing in the branch was fine.
The German government reportedly created a department at the University of Berlin’s medical college to treat stammering and teach doctors how to handle speech impediments. The Baltimore American muses that a simpler solution might be adopting a new language easier on the tongue.
In Lisbon, Mutters of discontent grow as the government contemplates renewed arrests of Republican leaders who have openly praised regicide against King Carlos and Prince Luiz. Royalists fear further attacks while London chatter signals broader unease about the conciliatory policy.
King Manuel's advisers question the safety of resuming political arrests while the Republican press demands justice for regicides and condemns police who killed King Carlos and his son. The public clambers to honor the dead and support their families.
Chicago and city taxing bodies will receive 1,600,000 this year due to a compromise with the Marshall Field estate over two years of back taxes. The full claim stood at 1,730,000, but executors urged legal objections and accepted a 1,000,000 in hand offer.
Jo John Bailey who runs a saw mill at Baileytown three miles south of Millville received a Black Hand demand. The letter urges $50 left in the butt of an old tree on Spring Garden road and warns of death in a peculiar manner if the demand is not met within two weeks.
John Probst, a war veteran from New Cumberland, Pa, jailed a month for defending his home with a shotgun against railroad encroachment, was discharged by Judge Saddler under $500 bail to keep the peace.
Washington The house committee on naval affairs voted Monday to report a bill authorizing only two battleships of 20,000 tons each in the Delaware class. President Roosevelt had urged a broader program.
In Van Asia Minor a clash between Armenians and Turkish soldiers over a hidden cache of dynamite and rifles ended with a massive church explosion. Many killed or buried as the blast toppled buildings. Armenian fighters resisted the seizure, triggering a fierce battle. Van, a 30,000 population city with American mission presence, reported no missionary casualties.
An attempt to wreck the New York Chicago express on the Baltimore and Ohio line was thwarted when a tie and pile of stone were spotted on track by a section boss who diverted them. Steve Vargo and John Metro were arrested near the site.
Vincil H. Wallace, 21, an asylum guard, was arraigned in Farmington for a preliminary hearing after a coroner's verdict found felonious responsibility in the death of Henry Willmore, an 80 year old St. Louis private patient at the state insane asylum.
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania reports Brodie N Duke son of a New York tobacco heir spent about $2000 in 15 hours on leisure. He tipped the cafe’s orchestra leader $25 for a program change, scattered tips from $5 to $25, and wrote a $1000 dinner check for friends.
Governor Deneen remained at the Illinois state house Monday for essential official business. He has not fully recovered his strength but is able to work and received several callers during the morning hours.
A House War Claims committee reported a bill to place seized abandoned property sales revenue in the U S treasury. It would allow original owners to sue within two years after the war’s end and prove ownership to reclaim proceeds, but loyalty proofs blocked many southerners until 1866 amnesty. The measure seeks to refund proceeds to rightful owners.
A House resolution by Mr. Poll of North Carolina directs a five member committee to identify corporations contributing to presidential campaign funds in 1896 1900 and 1904. The panel must report within the current session so the public may learn before the next presidential campaign, focusing on any names tied to law violations noted by the president.
Senate opened debate on the Aldrich currency bill with active interest from bankers in the galleries led by J Pierpont Morgan of New York. The talk centered on using railroad bonds as a basis for emergency circulation and disagreed on how to value such bonds and oppose using them as security under any terms.
In the House debate on the Indian appropriation bill a Ferris Oklahoma amendment proposed a $100 per capita payment to Kiowa Comanche and Apache Indians of Oklahoma. After discussion the amendment passed. The funds would come from the Indians themselves, not the treasury.
On motion by Senator Gallinger the Senate agreed Tuesday to consider the Ocean mail subsidy next Monday. The bill authorizes the Postmaster General to pay for ocean mail service in second class vessels on routes to South America, the Philippines, Japan, China and Australia at $4 per outward mile, the rate now paid to first class mail vessels under government contract.
Marion reports City Marshal William Abney shot and killed Ambrose Grogan and Frank Blake when they resisted arrest at an early hour Sunday. Abney faced a coroner's jury, was exonerated, then arrested and held on $5,000 bond.
The sultan of Turser becomes father to a princess named Samieh. He is 66 years old and has previously sired seven sons and six daughters.
A ten percent salary reduction has been ordered for officials and employees of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company in Mobile Alabama.
Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island opened the finance committee bill for emergency currency, drawing attentive listening from Republicans and Democrats as J Pierpont Morgan attended. Senator Foraker rebutted the president on political use of appointing power with letters showing the president's stance. Senator Depew supported treasury deposits in New York banks as the criminal code bill was revisited and the senate adjourned at 4 20 p m.
Three masked bandits wrecked Farmers' and Merchants' Bank of Rich Hill Missouri with dynamite at 12 30 am taking 26000 in cash. A running gun battle with a sheriff’s posse followed as the robbers escaped toward Joplin. Authorities believe the Willard bandits are involved and may rendezvous in the Ozark foothills.
Thaw celebrated his birthday on Tuesday at Fishkill Landing New York with his mother. The prisoner and his mother sat in an alcove room decorated with flowers while Mrs Evelyn Thaw and Attorney Dan O'Reilly visited the asylum and took the floral display. Since it was a holiday, the Sunday routine was observed at Matteawan.
Miss Maude Ashford announced in Washington that she will not marry ex Senator Henry Gassaway Davis. She denied any reach of a promise suit or alimony discussions and stated there will be no further settlement or consideration between them. Davis is a West Virginia multimillionaire and father-in-law of Senator Stephen B ilkins.
Ev art Ferdinand E. Clayton aged 51, a former druggist, committed death by own action by drowning in a cistern beneath the kitchen floor. He had been missing since last Friday. The cistern lid was lifted and a circular opening 15 inches in diameter used to enter. It required removing the cistern top to recover the body, swollen after four days in water.
Seven people were injured when a Pittsburg and Home stead Street Railway Co car slid off a 15 foot embankment in West Homestead on Tuesday. Officials blamed slippery rails for the accident and two passengers were feared fatally injured.
Manila file reports labor and anti American agitator Dominador G. Gomez was expelled from the assembly by a 40 to 36 vote. Gomez, anticipating defeat, introduced the expulsion resolution himself.
Springfield Evening News changes ownership with Frank O Lowden selling four fifths to Charles H May publisher of Peoria Herald Transcript while J McCan Davis retains one fifth. O P Bassett remains editor. no force changes expected for now. In Mount Vernon a 13 year old, John Rutherford, faces assault to kill after shooting at a passenger train and striking Mrs Huff. bond set at 300 dollars and he was released.
Testimony from two Pontiac Reformatory inmates before a private Board of Trustees meeting exonerates guards accused in William Hamlin death. The inmates say Hamlin told them he would kill himself at his first opportunity.
A 13 year old boy reportedly hanged himself in a barn ten miles east of Hillsboro after going to feed stock. The boy, son of Gillam Carlock, farmer, was found by searchers who reported no identifiable reason for the act. A separate note mentions an 18 year old, Hillsboro resident, named Solomon Carlock, as son of Gillam Carlock.
Springfield Governor Neneen honored the requisition of Governor Folk of Missouri for the return to Benton Scott county Missouri of Thomas Duvall, wanted on a charge linked to Mrs Cora Hinkle in the alleged poisoning of her husband on January 28.
Fire destroys W. D. Boyce residence, Chicago publisher, on Ottawa's best Illinois home outside Chicago. Mr. Boyce at home. wife and daughters away cruising to Panama and the West Indies. Damage estimated at $100,000.
The Springfield railroad and warehouse commission granted a rehearing on the petition of the Catro & Thebes Railroad Co. for permission to cross the new bridge at Thebes. The case is set for hearing March 9 following an earlier refusal by the commission.
Mattoon Mayor Lewis N. Lehman declares he will resign if the local option carries in Mattoon township in the spring election. He argues loss of 20000 dollars yearly revenue for fire protection lights and higher police protection would be intolerable.
John Elmer Sr born in Germany and long resident of the state died here at age 72. He served as school director for over twenty years and was active in educational work. He is survived by four sons and two daughters.
The Big Four has ordered removal of all telephones from ticket and telegraph offices on the St. Louis division west of Pana to save rent and toll expenses and to save time for employees.
Springfield physician Austin A. Drake claiming direct descent from Sir Francis Drake and inheritance of millions in England died at age eighty one. The obituary notes his long illness and status as notable local figure with connections to historical lineage.
Three miners were badly burned in a gas explosion at the National mines near Eldorado. The accident occurred as workers labored underground, with rescuers rushing to the scene and medical teams treating injuries.
Centralia David Strickland died at his home from an overdose of laudanum. The death is reported as an accidental overdose with no foul play suspected. City authorities are investigating and issuing routine notifications to the public.
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