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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
2
The Troy Weekly Call notes a prominent actress recently collapsed from the nervous strain of continually wearing handsome gowns. The piece treats poverty, wealth, and public opinion as it reflects on a year when the United States moves forward with confidence, while commenting on meat prices and eggs.
The Portuguese government launches an anti graft drive with likely focus on officials and advocates. A station agent in Indiana who shot a would be ticket buyer had been held up recently, raising questions about security and nerve under pressure.
An Indiana professor claims encouraging children to look cross eyed sharpens near vision, while warning that more such theories could push schools toward near idiocy and a future cross eyed generation.
The state begins with a nest egg of five million dollars from the national government in place of the school lands in Indian Territory. The funds will be deposited in state banks and expected to support several useful purposes across Oklahoma.
A visiting English author, after a brief stay in America, declares that Americans pursue money aggressively. She notes that Englishmen are marrying Americans for their dollars as quickly as possible, highlighting cross cultural fascination and financial entanglement.
With 306,140 workers, the government experiences no strike signals and runs profitably. The text argues private firms could reduce labor troubles if they adopted similar methods, noting the absence of labor unrest and efficient management as a model for industry.\"
Swarthmore College declined Miss Jeanes million dollar bequest tied to banning competitive athletics. The decision centered on preserving freedom rather than the athletic cause, with the Quaker institution lamenting the lost funds while valuing autonomy.
The Youths Companion notes that most hunting accidents stem from familiar errors repeated through generations. Reasons include not knowing the gun was loaded, lining the muzzle through a fence, being in a wagon, or being in a boat. It urges hunters to remember these points to save lives.
The article notes most eastern fresh halibut comes from the Pacific coast and the western halibut trade is rising. About 25 million pounds are caught by Seattle and Alaska fishermen and shipped iced to Boston by express to be sold in New York, Chicago, and other large centers. Much halibut to Boston via Tesselg is minimal.
Washington DC Standard Oil faces a new prosecution with 3400 counts for rebates from Chicago Burlington & Quincy and Chicago Eastern Illinois. District Attorney Sims, directed by Attorney General Bonaparte, seeks indictments and a potential fine up to 68 million dollars, with a minimum of 3.4 million. The case hinges on alleged secret rates and anti-discrimination law violations, while railroads seek immunity through record disclosures.
San Francisco the district attorney urged Judge Dunne to grant immunity to Abe Ruef in exchange for witness cooperation. Dunne refused any deal that would absolve Ruef from punishment. Ruef, freed by a higher court ruling after confessing extortion, remains jailed on indictments not affected by that decision.
Washington report notes a bill introduced by Mr Fornes of New York to establish The United States National Bank of America with capital of 100 million dollars. The bank would be housed in Washington and financed by 60 million dollars in United States currency bonds due in fifty years at 3 percent interest. Three-fifths of bank shares would be purchased by the U S treasurer at par.
Representative Hobson in the House introduced a bill to provide a navy adequate for national defense. It would authorise annual appropriations of 50 million dollars for new battleships, with number and features decided by the president based on expert advice. The president could order or purchase war vessels or material up to 50 million dollars in any single year if national security requires it, without further authorization.
Mayor Gerber received a Black Hand Jetter warning that the lives of the police, including the force, are in danger. The note targets Reading officers if harm comes to two Italians under arrest for the murder of State Trooper Kelleher. It is signed 1001 Chief of the Society.
The Ohio Trust Company made a voluntary deed of assignment on Wednesday. Hugh E. Barnes and T. Lindale Smith of Cleveland were appointed assignees. Gener al financial stringency caused liquidation as assets are estimated at 300000 dollars. Liabilities are not known. Bank officials say depositors will be paid in full.
Washington officials announced a new focus after major cases, with Chief Chemist Wiley pledging prosecutions under the pure food and drugs law. He warned that noncompliant manufacturers will face consequences, not just retailers.
Thousands paid tribute in Augusta on Wednesday to James R. Randall poet and journalist author of Maryland My Maryland who died suddenly of pulmonary congestion. His body lay in state at the Church of the Sacred Heart.
At 4 45 Monday morning the union depot annex housing the mail transfer offices and express firms was found on fire in Kansas City Missouri. Damage is heavy with loss of mail matter and express items stopped there. Wells Fargo Express Pullman Company Fred Harvey Company suffer heavy losses as large quantities of registered mail are destroyed. Stores of Wells Fargo and Fred Harvey are nearly emptied.
The Railway Y M C A suffered a total loss as parlors, a valuable library, and an electric pianola donated by Helen Gould burned. Pacific Express and Adams Express Company escaped major losses. Built in 1882 for 90 000 dollars with 45 000 dollars insurance, the fire mainly harms contents and floods the steam plant, halting yard switches and delaying trains.
Paris socialite Anna Gould plans to sell her property and move to New York with her two sons for their education. She seeks to end idle marriage rumors and cites an agreement with Count Boni de Castellane permitting the children to depart France.
Jackson Mississippi reports one of the most complete changes in the official roster with more than 3000 new officials sworn in. The group ranges from state officers to constables as recent election laws broadened the shift.
Indianapolis board of directors of the National Association of Master Plumbers appropriated $1,000 to continue its scientific investigation of the effects and best preventives of sewer gas. Boston was chosen as the convention site for July.
James Limpkin of Dover, a cigarmaker, boasts a 1907 hunting tally of 250 muskrats 16 polecats and a possum with high pelts prices. The York Herald notes his sizable bounty and earnings.
In Memphis Tennessee the dredgeboat Henry Fladd was destroyed by fire, burning to the water’s edge as firefighters responded to the blaze. The incident left the vessel severely damaged with authorities assessing the cause and extent of loss.
Reports that Secretary Cortelyou would resign from the Roosevelt cabinet circulated Wednesday morning. Denials came from Cortelyou and from Loeb, Roosevelt’s secretary. A later bulletin claimed Cortelyou received a Knickerbocker Trust Co. presidency offer and considered resigning.
Paducah, Kentucky reports Joseph Banks and Martin Banks, brothers, killed by Allen Morrow, an insane man, in Hardin County Illinois. Morrow wounded and jailed after demanding marriage to Lucy Banks. Martin died after trying to intervene, William Banks wounded Morrow with a shotgun. Lucy Banks alerted authorities.
Senator Smoot introduced several measures amending trade-mark and patent laws. A patent appeals board, comprised of patent commissioners and chiefs, is created. One bill grants heirs or guardians rights to patent claims of deceased or insane inventors.
The house committee on patents favored reporting the Dalzell bill allowing inventors who allege government infringement to sue in the court of claims. The court previously ruled it lacked authority to entertain such claims under current law, offering no relief.
Washington Senator Owen introduced bills restricting national banks from speculative loans for stock and agricultural trades to their unimpaired capital and surplus. The measures also bar banks from taking deposits exceeding ten times their capital and surplus.
Over two hundred farmers from this and neighboring counties chase a Bengal tiger seen for two weeks. The animal wears a neck collar with three chain links. Several livestock deaths have occurred and residents fear venturing out after dark.
Carmi and Sil-Plans move to bore a test oil well in White county with nearly $5,000 subscribed locally. The first well planned in Emma township to a depth of 2500 feet if needed. Jennings interests of Pittsburg have taken leases on 12,000 acres in the county.
A brief Frankfort telegram reports former Gov Beckham trails by three votes for U S senator in both the house and senate, leaving him short of election. The message notes the tally margin and ongoing counting procedures in Kentucky politics.
Lawrenceburg Indiana William O O'Brien has accepted the treasurer ship of the Democratic National Committee. He previously chaired the Indiana committee until the recent meeting of that body.
Copenhagen reports the death of Holger Drachmann Tuesday. The acclaimed Danish poet, regarded as the era's leading modern figure, passed away in the capital.
Washington reports the first weekly pension omnibus bill was reported to the senate by Senator McCumber chairman of the pensions committee. The move follows the committee's decision to save time and simplify pension legislation by combining many bills into one.
Washington Senator Warren chairing the military affairs committee introduced a bill to raise army officer salaries. The proposal is 10 percent for lieutenant generals, 15 percent for major and brigadier generals, 20 percent for colonels and lower field officers, and 25 percent for captains lieutenants and cadets.
A bill by Senator Gore sets the interstate character of liquor shipments to end when they reach the destination state location and become subject to local laws, effectively placing shipments under the receiving state’s regulations upon arrival.
Washington The resolution asks the president to transmit to the House a copy of the Goldfield Nevada labor investigation report with exhibits. It was offered by Representative Smith of Missouri.
The senate approved a bill granting leaves of absence during December January February and March to homestead entrymen. The measure aims to facilitate farm work and settlement by those men seeking homesteads.
Illinois news reports that former Joliet school superintendent C Dougherty, recently returned from imprisonment for embezzling 400000, sues the school board for 180000 after testifying in their suit. He claimed 330000 was spent with 70000 unaccounted, while the board had received property valued at a quarter of a million dollars in settlement two years earlier.
Judge Cochran ruled that in the will contest involving Col Thomas Snell and his son Richard Snell only letters from Mrs Mabelte Snell McNamara of Kansas City may be produced. The decision ends scrutiny of numerous letters said to have been written to the aged millionaire.
Decatur ministers and the YMCA general secretary donned overalls and jumpers, borrowed hammers and saws, and joined carpenters to work on the tabernacle for the Billy Sunday revival. Forty-six men volunteered, 36 of them artisans, to build a structure large enough for 5,000 attendees.
Judge Richard Cadle blocks Shawnee city from buying the new electric light plant after A G Richeson and other citizens filed for injunction. City council had agreed to pay 17 000 dollars for the plant just ready to operate.
Waterloo Henry Herchenroeder pioneer settler died at the county farm after over three weeks illness. He was 71 years old, born in Germany, and had long worked as a farm laborer in this section. He refused food in his final days.
Nashville report says Col. Louis Krughoff, cashier of the First National Bank of Louisville and a familiar figure in banking and G A R circles in Illinois, died suddenly at his home from apoplexy. He retired in apparent good health and his daughter, hearing a groan, found him dead.
Bloomington Helen Dixon former treasurer of Second Christian church is appointed secretary for Illinois poultry show. The role includes a small salary for one week of work as the annual exhibition opens in town.
Illinois produced about 25,000,000 barrels of oil in the last year ranking second in the nation. Only California produced more, and in 1907 Illinois surpassed Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana combined in oil output.
In Springfield federal court, Al fred Daugherty alias John L Market of Madison Illinois pled guilty to making false affidavits to secure a pension and received a five year sentence at Fort Leavenworth federal penitentiary.
The Springfield Advertising Men's Club plans a push for a constitutional amendment to authorize municipal courts wherever desired, outlining a campaign to spark agitation for local justice reform.
Mrs. Ernest C. Hosmer of Vinita Oklahoma age 30 took her life during a visit here by hanging. Her body was found in a shed.
Chester John Reilly, 47, was discovered dead between the ties on a trestle of the Tron Mountain railway's Illinois division in Lower Chester. Authorities investigated the scene and are awaiting autopsy results.
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