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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
1
A collection of aphorisms and reflections on charity self reliance prices eggs and meat in 1907. It notes the cost of living the pride of Americans and the idea that poverty can have silver linings. An actress fainted under fashion pressure reflecting social expectations.
The piece notes a Portuguese government crusade against graft and contrasts it with efforts to eliminate bomb-throwers and anarchists. It recalls an Indiana station agent who shot a hurried would be ticket buyer, a man whose nerves were strained by high-stress work and the need for a safer occupation.
A Indiana professor advocates encouraging children to look cross-eyed to sharpen near vision. The idea is controversial and described as potentially driving schools toward near idiocy and a future cross-eyed generation.
Oklahoma starts with a snug little nest egg as the state receives five million dollars from the national government in lieu of Indian Territory school lands. The funds will be deposited in banks in the new state and earmarked for various useful purposes.
An English literary guest who has arrived to study America and its people claims Americans pursue money as a central pursuit. She suggests Englishmen marry Americans for their dollars, noting rapid pursuit of wealth and alliance.
The text extols the United States government as a model employer with about 806,140 workers and no strike threats. It claims government practice yields profitable operations and suggests private firms could reduce labor troubles by imitating these methods.
Swarthmore College turns down Miss Jeanes million-dollar gift that conditioned on barring competitive athletics. The Quakers refuse to accept the freedom the bequest would grant, valuing principle over the funds, and the prospect of losing the wealth lingers as the “vanishing million” fades away.
The Youth's Companion notes that all reported hunting accidents this season arise from familiar causes repeated for generations. Common reasons include "Didn't know it was loaded," "Pulled the gun muzzle toward him through a fence," "out of a wagon," or "in a boat." It urges hunters to remember these cautions to save lives.
A large share of Easter halibut comes from the Pacific coast. Western halibut business grows as about 25 million pounds from Seattle and Alaska reach Boston, boxed and iced, then shipped by express to New York Chicago and other big markets. The fish arrive in Boston mostly by vessel.
Washington DC Standard Oil faces 3400 indictments and potential fines ranging from 3.4 million to 68 million dollars. District Attorney Sims, urged by Attorney General Bonaparte, will press trumped up rebates claims involving Chicago Burlington & Quincy and Chicago Eastern Illinois rail lines. The government argues the Eastern Illinois rate was secret and evaded anti-discrimination law, while the railroad records grant immunity.
Abe Ruef urged to prison after a long conference in which he pledged to testify for the state in graft cases. District Attorney Langdon sought immunity from the court, but Judge Dunne refused any arrangement absolving Ruef from punishment. Ruef, freed by a higher court ruling on extortion, remains jailed on several indictments not affected by that decision.
Mayor Gerber received a Black Hand letter warning that the lives of the Reading police force would be endangered. The note, decorated with skull and cross bones, claims Black Hand agents will pursue violence if harm comes to two Italians held in the murder of State Trooper Kelleher. The message is signed 1001, Chief of the Society.
The Ohio Trust Company made a voluntary deed of assignment. Hugh B. Barnes and T. Lindale Smith of Cleveland were named assignees. The failure stems from general financial stringency and insufficient funds to continue operations. Assets are estimated at 300,000 dollars with liabilities unknown. Bank officials say depositors will be paid in full.
Chief Chemist Wiley announced a new focus on major cases under the pure food and drugs law. He warned that manufacturers failing to comply will be held accountable, even if they blame retailers.
Thousands in Augusta pay tribute to James R. Randall poet and journalist author of Maryland My Maryland who died suddenly of pulmonary congestion. His body lies in state at the Church of the Sacred Heart.
A fire at 4 45 in the morning destroyed the union depot annex in Kansas City occupying government mail transfer and express offices. Major losses hit Wells Fargo Express Pullman Company and Fred Harvey Company with extensive destruction of registered mail and goods.
The Railway Y M C A suffered a heavy loss as parlors, library, and a Helen Gould donated electric pianola were burned. Pacific Express and Adams Express Company lost little. The 1882 building, valued at 90000 dollars with 45000 dollars insured, was a total loss. The steam plant and switch system were flooded, delaying trains all morning.
Paris socialite Madame Anna Gould will sell all her property and move to New York with her two sons for education. She says the move ends rumors of multiple marriages. Reports indicate an agreement with Count Boni de Castellane allowing removal of the children from France only with his consent.
Jackson Mississippi reports the swearing in of more than 3,000 new officials from state officers to constables. The overhaul followed recent election law changes expanding the roster and broadening the scope of appointed and elected positions.
Indianapolis board of directors of the National Association of Master Plumbers appropriated $1,000 to continue its scientific study of sewer gas effects and preventives. Boston was chosen as the site for the next convention in July.
York Pa James Limpkin of Dover a cigarmaker shows a year 1907 kill tally of 250 muskrats 16 polecats and a possum. He sells pelts for good prices and gains a reputation as a hunter.
The United States dredgeboat Henry Fladd burned to the water's edge in Memphis Tennessee. The incident occurred near the riverfront, with crews fighting the blaze to prevent spread to nearby vessels. No further details on casualties or cause were provided in the report.
Reports of Secretary Cortelyou leaving the Roosevelt cabinet circulated Wednesday morning and were denied by Cortelyou and Loeb. The New York News Bureau later claimed the treasury secretary has been offered the presidency of the reorganized Knickerbocker Trust Co. and is considering it, with resignation still before Roosevelt.
In Hardin county Illinois Allen Morrow shot and killed brothers Joseph Banks and Martin Banks after demanding marriage to Lucy Banks. Morrow was wounded, captured, and jailed awaiting recovery while Lucy Banks' brother William Banks returned fire.
Petersburg Indiana reports more than two hundred farmers from the county and neighboring areas are pursuing a Bengal tiger seen roaming the countryside for two weeks. The tiger wears a neck collar with a three-link chain. Several head of livestock have been killed and residents fear to sleep in their homes at night.
Carmi plans for a test oil well in White county with nearly $5,000 subscribed in the city. The first well will be drilled in Emma township to a depth of 2,500 feet if needed. Jennings interests of Pittsburg have leased 12,900 acres in the county.
A Frankfort telegraph note reports Beckham trails by three votes in the house and senate tally for the United States senatorship, leaving former Gov Beckham short of election.
Lawrenceburg Indiana William OBrien has accepted the treasurer ship of the Democratic National Committee He was chairman of the Indiana committee until the recent meeting of that body.
Copenhagen reports the death of Holger Drachmann, Denmark's leading modern poet, who passed away on Tuesday. The influential writer, known for his vitalist verse and role in Danish literary circles, leaves a renowned legacy and impact on national letters.
In Washington a bill by Mr Fornes of New York proposes establishing The United States National Bank of America with a $100,000,000 capital. The bank would be headquartered in Washington, with 100,000 shares of $1,000 par value. Three-fifths of shares to be bought by the U S treasurer at par, funded by selling $60,000,000 United States gold bonds due in fifty years at 3 percent.
Washington representative Hobson introduces a bill to provide a navy adequate for national defense. It appropriates 50 million dollars annually for constructing new battleships, with numbers and features decided by the president on expert advice. The president may order or purchase vessels or war material up to 50 million dollars in a single year without further authorization.
Washington Senator Smoot introduced several bills amending the trade mark registration and patent laws. A patent appeals board of commissioners assistants and chief examiners is created. One bill grants heirs or guardians the right to obtain a patent if a claimant dies or becomes insane during its pursuit.
Washington house patents committee favored the Dalzell bill allowing inventors alleging federal government infringement to sue for damages in the court of claims. The court currently lacks power to hear such claims under existing law, providing no relief.
Washington Senator Owen introduced bills to restrict speculative loans by national banks. The measures would limit banks to using their unimpaired capital and surplus, bar deposits exceeding ten times capital and surplus, and prevent dealing in stocks and agricultural or other products beyond their capital base.
Washington report says the first weekly pension omnibus bill was reported to the senate by Senator McCumber, chairman of the pensions committee. The move follows a committee decision to save time and simplify handling of pension legislation by combining many bills into one.
Washington Senator Warren as chair of the military affairs committee introduced a bill to raise army officer pay. The plan calls for a 10 percent boost for lieutenant generals, 15 percent for major and brigadier generals, 20 percent for colonels, lieutenant colonels and majors, and 25 percent for captains first and second lieutenants and cadets.
A bill introduced by Senator Gore provides that interstate shipments of liquor lose their interstate character once they reach the state location where consigned. The measure would subject the shipment to local laws at that point, giving states authority over the liquor upon arrival.
Washington regulation request to transmit to the house a copy of the Goldfield Nev labor investigation report with exhibits. The measure was offered by Representative Smith of Missouri.
The senate passed a bill granting leaves of absence during December January February and March to home stead entrymen, expanding wartime labor allowances for settlers.
Illinois news reports that Joliet former superintendent of schools C Dougherty, who returned to resume imprisonment for embezzling 400000, sues the board for 180000 after testifying in the board suit. Two years earlier the board settled 250000 in property and Dougherty testified that 330000 was spent and 70000 unaccounted for, claiming an overpayment to the board of 186000.
Decatur court limits evidence in the Snell will dispute to letters only from Mrs. Mabelle Snell McNamara of Kansas City. Judge Cochran announced no other letters, from any other women, would be admitted in the proceedings regarding Colonel Thomas Snell’s contested will by his son Richard Snell.
Decatur ministers and the M. Cc. A. general secretary wore overalls and borrowed hammers and saws to aid carpenters and laborers on the new tabernacle for the Billy Sunday revival. Forty-six men volunteered, including 36 artisans, to construct the structure with capacity for 5,000.
Judge J R Creighton hears the case as Fairfield and Shawnee contend over buying Shawnee’s new electric light plant. A city council had agreed to a 17000 dollar price, but A G Richeson and other citizens secured an injunction to stop the purchase in this city.
Waterloo Henry Herchenroeder, a pioneer settler of this section, died at the county farm after illness of over three weeks and four days without nourishment. He was 71, born in Germany, and had worked as a farm laborer in the area for many years.
Col Louis Krughoff, cashier of the First National Bank of Louisville and a noted figure in banking and G. A. R. circles of Illinois, died suddenly at his Nashville home of apoplexy. He retired in good health, and his daughter, hearing a groan, found him dead.
Bloomington Helen Dixon former treasurer of Second Christian church was named secretary for the Illinois poultry show, which opened its annual exhibition here. The appointment comes with a small salary for one week of work.
Illinois produced about 25 million barrels of oil in the last year, ranking second to California. In 1907 Illinois surpassed Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana combined in oil output.
In Springfield federal court, Alfred Dausherty, alias John L. Market of Madison Illinois, pleaded guilty to making false affidavits to secure a pension and received a five year sentence at Fort Leavenworth penitentiary.
The Springfield Advertising Men's Club will inaugurate an agitation named Make War on Justice Shops to seek a constitutional amendment. If adopted it would allow municipal courts to be established wherever desired, expanding local judicial authority.
Mrs. Ernest C. Hosmer of Vinita Oklahoma aged 30 committed suicide here by hanging. Her body was found in a shed during a visit.
Chester John Reilly a 47 year old man was found dead between the ties on a trestle of the Hlinoig division of the Iron Mountain railway in Lower Chester authorities said the death is under investigation and no foul play is confirmed at this time
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