14 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1905
Page
1
The column surveys military cautions at Port Arthur and Gibraltar while noting diverse items such as Miss Ames’s orchid collection valued at $400,000, pension for German playwright Rudolf Genee, a New York police pistol haul, Massachusetts officials’ staff ranks, an Italian count marrying a Pittsburg heiress for $60,000, Tom Watson’s fireside escapes, and the Peru business lineage of Henry Prevost.
The emperor spoke at Count von Buelow’s dinner praising his support for music, art, mechanics, and chemistry. He revealed spending one million dollars in private income last year on operas and theaters, noting not many Germans are aware of this expenditure.
Reports show 40 Iowa bank failures in the past year with losses exceeding 12 million dollars. Eight bank presidents died by their own hand and several others are missing. Defalcations stemmed from stock or grain speculation losses, revealing multiple routes to collapse beyond Chadwick.
Two months ago in Bucyrus Ohio the residence of John Ludwig burned. A tin box inside the house held 200 in paper money which was reduced to ashes. The box and contents were sent to the government for redemption and Ludwig was informed last week that he would be paid all but about 6 of the amount. The money belonged to the lodge of which Ludwig is treasurer.
David R. Francis, president of the St. Louis Exposition company, stands as perhaps the most elaborately decorated man in America. He has received numerous orders and decorations from monarchs and rulers, including the red eagle of Prussia, the crown of Italy, Leopold I of Belgium, the sun and lion of Persia, the double dragon of China, and the cross of the Legion of Honor of France.
Hiram Cronk, 104, notes he feels well and is obliged by aldermen arranging a fine funeral and burial in Cypress Hills Brooklyn. He says he never was a cavalryman, fought in the infantry, and does not wish to be remembered as the pale horse rider.
The lion and the royal Bengal tiger are the largest felines in the cat family. Hunters often deem the tiger more ferocious, though both species average 300 to 500 pounds and 8 to 10 feet in length. Tigers may be somewhat more powerful overall.
Former Gov Lloyd Lowndes dies at his Cumberland Maryland home after rising for church. Heart failure ends the 1845 born politician's day following preparations for an address at Bishop Parets anniversary. Survived by widow Eliza beth and five sons including Lloyd Jr Richard T Charles T Bladen G Tasker G.
News from Huanchan dated January recalls unofficial word from the Japanese sending paper kites with letters. Russians say the garrison could not be relieved but expect to reach the fortress from the north. Russian artillery pounds west of Sinchinpu near Baitoshan and Sintingun. Japanese use balloons and searchlights to spot Russian batteries. Two Japanese attempts to break Russian lines failed in the past two days.
On January 10 Governor Durbin granted unconditional parole to Rev William E Hinshaw the man once convicted of murdering his wife and severely injuring himself The parole is described as virtually a pardon since he cannot be returned to prison without the governors order The governor cited lack of motive and Hinshaws model prison record as the basis for clemency and noted the case remains a mystery Ten years after the tragedy Hinshaw faces a new life while his mother expressed gratitude to God for his release
Washington Jan 7 The senate confirmed W D Crum a Negro as collector of customs for Charleston S C in executive session by a vote of 60 to 17 Crum had been named by the president three times and received three recess appointments Confirmation faced opposition from Senator Tillman who objected to a Negro appointment The debate largely centered on presidential recess power with race a minor factor Crum will receive back pay and start collecting salary once he receives his commission
Carbondale Illinois January 10 figures show the Leiter estate holdings in Illinois totaling 12448849 01 with debts 3421240 76 leaving 9076608 25 taxable. The inheritance tax due 5037 40 is to be paid by heirs Mary Leiter Joseph Leiter Lady Curzon Nancy Campbell and Miss Daisy Leiter with amounts listed.
Alva Adams of Pueblo was inaugurated governor of Colorado for the third time at noon Tuesday in a large assembly room. Chief Justice Gabbert administered the oath. Adams rejected military escort saying he desires no display or ostentation and opposes militarism at the start of his administration.
Rising Sun residents react to the jury's finding of James Gillespie guilty of first degree murder in the Elizabeth Gillespie case. The community, though evidence was circumstantial, already talks of a death penalty and possible lynching.
Cleveland attorney J. P. Dawley representing Mrs. Chadwick ridicules an order to produce diamonds and gems, noting no jewelry has been turned over and recalling he has not received even a pewter shoe buckle from Mrs. Chadwick or Dr. Chadwick. The remark frames the seizure as a joke in the ongoing dispute.
Washington reports a Tokyo cable noting that delivery of Russian prisoners under capitulation finished Saturday. Total captured: 78 officers and 23491 men. Parolees include 441 officers and 229 orderlies. Generals Smirnoff Fock Gorbatowsky and Admiral Willmann chose Japan as prisoners while Stoessel sails home January 12.
The U S Supreme Court denied the motion for leave to file a habeas corpus petition in the Dalan Barrett Garrett naturalization fraud cases from St Louis. The ruling closes the last defense avenue, and the three defendants must serve their penitentiary terms.
Ten year old Dorothy Deneen daughter of Gov. De neen underwent a successful appendicitis operation on Tuesday night. Attending physicians reported favorable signs for recovery. The governor, recalled from Springfield, will not return to the state capital until his daughter is out of danger.
The official vote was completed as electors in Washington and state capitals cast ballots for Theodore Roosevelt and Charles W. Fairbanks for president and vice president. Missouri electors met in Jefferson City and Roosevelt, Fairbanks won all 17 votes. Illinois electors in Springfield chose A. J. Neal of Charleston as official messenger to carry the vote to Washington.
Ralph C. Roberts of Keokuk Iowa, captain of the University of Illinois baseball team, was killed when a Cleveland Columbus Railroad dining car derailed near Rising Sun Ohio. Several student passengers were lightly injured. Roberts was thrown under a wheel while preparing to jump from the train. His body was brought to Urbana and his parents notified. He was returning from his Keokuk home and belonged to Kappa Sigma.
Mrs Mary J Switzer a descendant of a prominent St Louis family died at her son Edward Montague Switzer's home 469 Elm Chicago After living in Chicago the past year she had resided in St Louis since 1838 born February 1821 in Powhatan County Virginia She married A G Switzer in June 1844 at Christ Episcopal Church Broadway and Pine Chestnut streets
Jefferson City January 7 Representative Edward H. Bickley of St. Louis has initiated a measure to repeal the breeders law that licensed gambling at racetracks for 18 days. The bill seeks to erase sections 7419 through 7424 of Missouri’s revised statutes, enacted in 1897 to boost horse breeding. Bookmakers currently pay $5 per day to the state treasury and $100 daily to racing associations, effectively exempting them from general gambling statutes that impose a $1,000 fine or up to one year in jail, or both.
Springfield Jan. 9 The state board of health report by Secretary James A. Eagan to Gov. Yates for 1903 and 1904 reviews board investigations of the Illinois Mississippi and Missouri rivers and the Chicago drainage canal. The report says it is conclusively proven that claims Chicago sewage poisons St. Louis water are unfounded.
Washington reports a January letter from a New York philanthropist describing dire poverty in the metropolis. It claims 100000 idle men, 40000 more than last year, and 50000 schoolchildren attending breakfastless, indicating widespread unemployment. The letter stresses overwhelmed charities and an immediate crisis over how to aid the unemployed rather than ultimate relief.
A fierce storm from midnight into Wednesday dawn brought snow sleet and rain striking St Louis. Dozens faced cold with shelter at police stations and charities. one unidentified man froze to death in a doorway on 1238 Franklin Avenue as streetcar service collapsed.
The Chicago Press club celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary with a banquet at 106 Madison street. Speakers included Col. George Harvey of New York and Gov. Albert E. Cummins of Iowa. About 240 members and guests attended the event praising the press.
New York reports claim 200000 Russian Quakers plan a permanent colony near Los Angeles California. P A Deamens a former Russian guard captain says he was banished for joining the Molokanys and refusing arms. He organized the settlement in Los Angeles.
A 12:16 am blaze gutted the Academy of Music on Broadway Chelsea Mass. and spread to the Hotel Savoy and a four story brick tenement. By 1:00 pm the fire was out of control and aid came from Boston Everett and Revere. Reports said two men were killed by falling walls while twenty families fled the tenement with likely escapes.
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