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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1905
Page
2
In a February 1905 note the writer urges spring thought on electing good officers for township and municipality, while lampooning common phrases about winter, coal piles, and public life. The piece mocks officials and public mood, ending with a remark on Troy.
Representative Frank D. Comerford of Chicago, expelled last week, vows to appeal to the state supreme court for reinstatement and to present evidence to the grand jury. The Comerford incident likely has more chapters to unfold.
In a rare scene during a Senate session, a woman appeared on the floor while Judge Charles Swayne faced trial. The event drew a large crowd in both the Senate and galleries as two Texas women testified.
The text questions whether local aldermen in Troy wards possess the strength of character to present views, enforce honesty, and safeguard the city's well being. It argues a city cannot rise above the level of its aldermen and urges improvement in material chosen for leadership.
Representatives Adamson and McCall led a heated debate on the Railroad Rate Bill. McCall warned the Interstate Commerce Commission powers could destroy private property and invite government rail ownership, while Adamson argued broad support from parties and leaders. The exchange framed the bill as a clash of regulation versus confiscation with potential national impact.
A short ad claims Jr. King’s New Life Pills cure sickness from poisons of undigested food with a money back guarantee. Priced 25c at Kingston’s drug store. Also promotes CAL L as a cheap, effective solution for various desires and urges readers to try.
From The Weekly Bulletin February 18 1875 notes a February snowstorm sleighing in vogue a daughter born to Mr and Mrs W T Donoho William Martin sold east Troy property to Mrs Wells James C McLanahan arrived with 300 head of sheep to pasture here for market construction materials for new buildings on Main Street placed on ground awaiting better weather to begin work.
Springfield Feb. 34 A depose representative Comerford vows to appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court to reinstate him after his expulsion by a 121 to 13 vote. He plans to present evidence to the March Sanneamon county grand jury to indict alleged bribery, and says he will resume law practice in Chicago. He criticizes the house for abridging free speech and accuses the investigating committee of packing.
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