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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
1
A collage of quirky notes and opinions from the Troy Weekly Call editors. Items touch on milk adulteration, China revolution headlines, a bank teller’s death from myxedema, pet cats, candle dangers, Mayflower descendants, Sunday drink money, Rider Haggard output, Miss Liberty at Bedloe’s Island, and a man with an old rubber tube in his lungs.
The two French counts who just fought a pistol duel, both wounded, must be very bad shots. It is a strange coincidence that both were hit.
An Ohio woman reports finding a live fully developed garter snake in a chicken’s craw. The snake lived on food swallowed by the chicken, illustrating a surprising natural history moment from nature study.
An Evansville Indiana man, just discharged in a wife desertion case, wins after the judge finds the wife’s incessant talking justified self defense. The Indianapolis Star notes it isn’t stated whether the wife’s chatter comes from a women’s club or is natural.
The text notes a comparison of U S presidents age 50 or under at key moments. It mentions Roosevelt being 50 in the fiftieth year of life after six years in office, and contrasts with Washington, Jefferson, Jackson, Lincoln and four earlier presidents Pierce Grant Garfield and Cleveland who had not yet reached age 50 at inauguration or related moments.
The Jamestown fair sets a precedent for centennial celebration as Harvard marks its founder's birth at its own three hundredth anniversary. Excitement builds across New England and the nation for the approaching tercentenary of the Pilgrims landing in 1920.
Surveyors report the line between Canada and Alaska was 600 feet too far west as fixed in 1898. The United States gains a strip 600 feet wide for many miles, previously thought Canadian. The correct boundary runs along the one hundred fort y first meridian northward from Mount St Elias.
Canada for the first time negotiated directly with a foreign power through its own officials. Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier traveled to Paris to arrange terms. Although the treaty is concluded by Britain, the move signals an important advance in Canadian governmental power.
A noon explosion at the Bernal coal mine in Carthage New Mexico killed nine men and left others missing. Fire damp is suspected and telegraph lines hinder details. Workers included Americans Mexicans Greeks and Italians. the mine lies in western Socorro county on a Santa Fe branch line.
In Massillon Ohio five coal miners were entombed by a slate fall after an explosion at Crow's Nest mine owned by J H Somers and Co of Cleveland. Rescuers recovered the bodies of George Roberts 60 and his son George Roberts Jr 19. It is believed other miners escaped toward safer sections as the roof collapsed.
A bomb thrown at the front of a two story frame building on East 148th street in the Bronx wrecked the structure and endangered eight sleeping occupants. A fish store owned by Joseph Rae on the first floor was almost demolished and Rae’s living rooms were wrecked. A door blown from its hinges struck Rae’s married daughter Mrs Marie Bottisano on the head, causing a painful wound.
Washington DC It was expected a successor to Admiral Brownson as chief of the bureau of navigation would be announced after the president's return from Pine Knot Virginia and the first cabinet meeting. It was said Tuesday the decision was not made at the cabinet session and a choice might not come before Thursday.
James W. Treadwell, director of the suspended California Safe Deposit and Trust Co., was indicted on embezzlement charges. He surrendered to the sheriff Tuesday and was placed in county jail after failing to post $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond. With Wednesday a holiday, he will remain jailed another day.
Goldfield Nev considerable opposition grows to Governor Stirks plan for a January 14 special session to pass a state police law modeled after Texas Rangers. Assembly allies with the Western Federation of Miners seek to contact members before convening to block action.
Naples reports Jose Sanche to be extradited to New York after arrest last June with his wife. He faces charges of theft from the Havana Gas Company, with alleged losses around 250000 dollars. The couple were traced from Havana to New York then to this city.
Cleveland journalist reports Radivaje Rakich fatally shot near Bedford Ohio. The Austrian immigrant kept a diary detailing his travels across the United States and narrow escapes from three unknown pursuers believed to be behind a vendetta rooted in Lodz Austria. The diary notes his withdrawal of bank funds days before the ambush and his intention to move on.
New York Senator George S. Nixon reported from the Waldorf Astoria that Gov. Sparks would call a special session of the Nevada legislature to address the Goldfield miners strike and ensuing troubles. He did not name his informant, but cited a telegram from Goldfield saying the governor would issue such a call.
Atlanta faces sweeping liquor bans with the new law taking effect January 1. The measure bars keeping or giving drinks in public places and imposes a 500 dollar tax on clubs with liquor lockers. Proponents hype enforcement while critics raise constitutional doubts and job losses. Atlanta officials expect large tax and property losses, with statewide impacts totaling millions and about ten thousand workers to lose employment. Governor Smith and city officials pledge strict enforcement.
In Birmingham a telegram from the governor suspends Henry Thaxton's execution for 15 days as sheriff read the order. Thaxton, a black man convicted of biting white S. T. Hunstucker, showed emotion while prisoners cheered, and Thaxton prayed in his cell after being returned.
On Christmas Eve the steamer Pannonia from the Mediterranean halted for about an hour so its surgeon could perform an appendicitis operation on a male passenger. The operation was conducted with favorable conditions and the patient is now recovering.
Georgetown Ky The next three days will see the consummation of the fourth trial of Caleb Powers charged as accessary before the fact to the murder of William Goebel and will close one of the most stubbornly contested criminal trials in American history. The trial has run seven weeks with 42 days of court and three to go. One hundred seventy witnesses have been examined, seventy six for the commonwealth and 101 for the defense.
Major D H Boughton of the U S Army war college at Fort Leavenworth proposes a joint field maneuvering area in Platte county Missouri. He urges purchase of 12 000 acres of farm land adjoining the government reservation for use each year by the national guard units of Missouri Kansas Nebraska and Iowa.
James Simpson, paying teller at Farmers' National Bank in Philadelphia, was arrested on a warrant charging embezzlement of 4400 dollars. He joined the bank at age 14 and, over 25 years, rose to the teller position.
Charles M. Dow Jr., 28, son of Chas M. Dow of Jamestown New York, a bank president and leading U S oil producer, died yesterday from an accidental gun discharge.
A powerful snow storm blankets southern Minnesota, crippling railroad traffic and leading to suspension of streetcar service in Winona. Weather headaches mount as conditions worsen and travel becomes hazardous for residents.
Middletown New York businessman James B Conkling is in serious condition after an unexplained injury. He was found unconscious with one ear filled by molten lead poured into the ear, a perilous act amid his preexisting ill health.
Record-breaking shipments of American agricultural machinery are about to be sent to Europe. Six large steamships have been chartered to transport farming equipment, with $25,000,000 worth shipped over the next four months, much of it destined for Siberia.
In Jennings Louisiana the Noble Company well, located a quarter mile west of the proven field, came in Saturday and yesterday oil began forcing high in the air at about 5000 barrels per day. The field is stirred by news of a new pool discovery.
Kansas Congressman William A Calderhead is critically ill in Washington D C with double pneumonia at his apartments. He first fell ill about three weeks ago with the grippe and pneumonia developed the day before Christmas.
Five Grand Trunk trainmen died when a Grand Trunk passenger train collided with a double-header freight just north of Lenox Michigan on Friday night. The crash, near Lenox, involved a passenger and two freight locomotives, and authorities began investigations into the cause.
New Orleans, La saw the driest Sunday in years as strict enforcement of the closing law limited saloon sales. Only a handful sold above minimal amounts and they admitted regular patrons by prior appointment.
Trainmen and conductors on all railroads east of Chicago defer plans for a general wage and condition revision. The executive committee completed its canvass of the votes and announced the delay yesterday in Chicago.
Rescue work at the Alpha shaft continues slowly as ground remains loose and at risk of caving in. Three miners are entombed at the 1,000 foot level with more than 400 feet of earth to be removed before they can be reached.
Three young men were captured by a posse in woods near the Platte River at Edgerton Junction and charged with robbing the Bank of Camden Point. They were taken to Platte City after a chase into the hill country northwest of the area.
Paris senate held a special sitting and approved a budget totaling 79.8 million dollars, up four million dollars from the 1907 estimates. The action signals continued expansion of government spending in France.
Joliet police say John Mulach known as Jack the Dauber confessed to terrorizing Joliet theatergoers since Sept 28 by ink spraying and dress marshalling. He allegedly attacked Miss Nellie Russell’s dress with ink and sometimes cut garments with a razor. Also noted is farmer Carlyle Shuckmann near Huey reporting $600 in losses over two months from suspected arson and theft, including 300 fowls burned and property stolen.
In Elgin a furnace explosion seriously burned Mrs Robert R Howard during Christmas festivities. She attempted to rekindle a fire by piling kindling on ashes and pouring kerosene. She moved aside to fetch a match when the blast occurred.
Nashville judge John C T Moors in the circuit court ruled against George and Nora Draper in their suit against the estate of the late P J M Holley of Hoyleton. The court denied a motion for a new trial, exceptions were taken, and an appeal to the appellate court was granted.
The will of Mrs. Safiah Bear, a hermit woman found dead in her leg home near Chenoa, has been made public. She was a childless widow and left an estate of 40000 to be divided among ten nephews and nieces. Her will specifies burial without shoes or gloves.
Fred Henke a boiler maker and his helper Jonah Haines at the Baltimore and Ohio shops suffered serious burns when a gasoline explosion caused by a leak in a bolt drilling apparatus went off. Both likely to recover.
About 1,000 miners from the four Centralia Coal Co. mines walk out after the company refused to pay entry yardage. The joint state committee of operators and miners ruled it should be paid, leaving Centralia facing a potential fuel famine.
Fred S. Chatte, convinced he was mortally ill with malaria and unable to recover, shot himself twice in the left chest inside a log hut near Ames. He remained unattended for two hours before being brought to Waterloo, where he died.
Pastor B. M. Southgate of the First Congregational Church resigns effective March 1. He will become superintendent of Sunday school work for Congregational churches in Indiana and Ohio.
Attorney General Stead rules sheriffs deputies coroners police officers and any male over 18 must obey warden orders to aid in making arrests. The ruling expands authority for enforcing law and public safety.
Jacob Mowery, formerly of Peoria, fell from a tree while hunting for apples in the country near Bloomington. He broke his neck in the accident and died.
Carlyle Alexander Stephenson, 40, of Breese, was run over by a Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern train and died instantly.
Springfield The Carbondale Ice Company has been incorporated by Alex Andrews W G Spiller and A L Spiller with a capital of nine thousand dollars.
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