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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
6
Gov. Charles B. Deneen cites party power abuses threatening reform as he denounces legislative corruption. He recalls prior disclosures and argues a bipartisan effort seeks to repeal or block progressive measures. The speaker warns of a concerted effort to subvert public welfare through control of committees and hearings.
Berlin February 13 seven miners were killed and thirty more entombed by a fire damp explosion in the standing mine at Antolenhuit Prussian Silesia. Rescue parties were formed at once but officials said the burials faced slim chances of success.
The speaker argues city planning requires architect engineer and artist to serve centuries future needs not just present. He notes planning committees formed late and claims the city is a full century behind progressive European nations led by Germany.
A fragment from a column hints at a parlor fisherman and a character who knows many trout names. The dialogue questions how one could fish truly while learning a vast list of trout varieties, suggesting a humorous or satirical take on the subject.
New York observes the death of State Senator Thomas F Grady, famed as the silver tongued orator of Tammany Hall. He died at his East Thirteenth Street home after weeks of illness following surgery. Sister Mina Margaret Grady was at his side. Grady rose as a longtime Democratic leader in the state senate and once split with Gov. Cleveland before reconciling.
Centralia plans a wet and dry election in April tied to township voting with petitions filed and local officials named. Wesleyan bans dancing at Illinois Wesleyan University. students require parental written permission to attend dances. Grayville purchases electric light fixtures. rate up from 75 cents per lamp to six cents per kilowatt. Duquoin anti liquor forces push county option convention efforts for February 19 in Centralia. Lincoln reports 28 fires started by lightning on farms in Logan County in 1911. Springfield local cafe owner awarded 7750 dollars after a mob riot destruction. Champaign Urbana church revival causes hats to be removed or kept on for services.
Police probe a Lawrence murder after four bodies were found in a downtown tenement. Victim Shese Marroon recently drew about 500 dollars from a local bank and had the money when entering the crime scene, but police recovered no cash. Two other items note a New York wireless report of a Norwegian steamer Texas reporting a fire nearby and a missing identifi er.
A table shows new insurance rates for Modern Woodmen of America members starting January 1 1913. Under 54 pay 50 to 100 percent more, while those 54 and older face caps and limited assessments. New entrants at age 18 pay 75 cents per thousand from May 1 1912.
A feud-era incident in Kentucky ends with the death of a man described as a hill region figure aged 86. Authorities report Conatable George W. Jonson as the shooter after a volatile dispute. The fragmentary clipping references firearms and a deadly confrontation, with unclear local details.
Riggs defends spending inheritance by getting himself tattooed claiming he will not be stinned out of his legacy without knowing it. Snigge questions the decision and the motive behind the act.
A fragmented note outlines a five week plan for test taking. It mentions work or tasks and asks about a back issue. The readable text is sparse and unclear about any person or organization involved.
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