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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
3
A collection of quips and observations including moral judgments on robbers, aging ideals, and social anxieties. It notes Argentine farmers buying cars, the green sea turtle’s risk of extinction, volcanic action stirring global politics, and a remark on Quentin Roosevelt, age 11, being in love.
A New Jersey man in a trance allegedly sings the Trilby and neighbors urgently search for Svengali to awaken him. Dealers predict further drops in provisions and meats though some doubt prior declines. Authorities joke about hearts and governors weighing in on domestic matters.
Editor Stead warns America risks entering the jaws of the Japanese foe while noting a new typing machine capable of writing Japanese. He remains a leading international oracle and continues to voice his views.
A 60 year old New York woman choked a burglar while her daughter alerted a police officer. The incident highlights a fearless reaction by an elder woman and raises questions about self defense and danger to family.
Three islands in the Thousands Islands have vanished. The affected area, once known for its cluster of landmasses, raises questions about naming as locals joke about renaming to Nine Hundred Ninety Seven Islands.
A summary remarks that new legislation makes婚 marriage harder in New York seen as an unfair gain for lawmakers against women. A whimsical note about a runaway carriage in Port of Spain references naval officers and a damaged vehicle, while an aside questions lunar rivers and the idea of milk and honey concluding with a romantic view of the moon.
The Pacific fleet under Admiral Evans is expected to arrive on the other coast, with observers noting a festive mood among the public. A sensational claim cites radium priced at $1,000,000 per ounce, previously accessible only to the wealthy and criminals.
In Clarksville two armed guards of the Heyes Lore tobacco factory kill three assailants who had saturated the door with dynamite. Ed Shanklin, patrolling at 11, shot at three men. two died near a negro tenement and door, a third presumed wounded. One killed man had been recently discharged from the factory after five years. The attackers were described as negro thieves linked to a night rider rumor.
John Florian and his wife, described as an aged couple without means, dressed in wedding clothes and consumed carbolic acid to die. Their bodies were discovered by Charles Uhler and his wife after they called to check on them. The incident is reported as a public burden concern in Chicago, Illinois.
Indications point to a government victory in the Japanese Parliament against the Progressive and Yuko parties motion of no confidence though royal support may be slim. The cabinet faces blame for the country's finances and foreign policy remarks by Foreign Minister Viscount Hapashi on immigration policy.
Mrs Annie M Bradley, once supported by many during the Arthur Brown murder trial, now shunned by women friends and acquaintances, lives penniless with her four children in a hut on Salt Lake City’s outskirts and appeals to personal friends for financial help.
In a 73 to unanimous vote Alderman Timothy P. Sullivan’s resolution bars women from smoking in public. The approval marks a record for affirmative action and the measure advances to the Mayor for signature.
William Watson found a grasshopper swarm while walking east of Jerseyville. He boxed and sent several specimens to Jerseyville where they are on display, with old residents noting it is the first winter sighting of grasshoppers in the area.
Knoxville Tennessee reports say a blaze last night in Clinton damaged 24 stores two hotels and four residences. Estimated losses reach about 80000 dollars. Local fire crews battled the flames through the night with authorities investigating the cause.
Congress reports on measures including a Pacific defense bill by Representative Kahn of California. It proposes $1,000,000 for coast defense and contract construction of 15 submarine torpedo boats, cost not to exceed $5,000,000, in response to western commercial petitions.
Washington reports a precautionary plan directing American ships to form a fighting unit sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Magdalena Bay. Six torpedo boat destroyers accompany the battleship force to deter or counter any attack. Officials say the move is defensive with no intention of confrontation, though public sentiment in the Far East remains volatile and potentially dangerous.
Henry B. Russell sued the California Safe Deposit and Trust Co. and current and former state bank commissioners seeking 16375 as a recovery for a $10000 deposit made two days before the bank closed. He claims favorable reports on the bank’s condition were issued by commissioners.
The Heinze case against copper magnate F Augustus Heinze, former Mercantile National Bank president, on charges of overcertification of checks was postponed by Judge Chatfield in federal court to January 27.
Banks State Bank of St Paul and Citizens Savings Bank shut Monday after the failure of two small private banks owned by A Z Drew in nearby suburbs last Friday. The closures reflect a local banking crisis tied to those private failures.
Milwaukee captain Ronald Amundsen the discoverer of the Northwest Passage announced on Monday that he would lead an expedition starting in 1910 to attempt the North Pole.
Detective Cornelius Lamb left Memphis with John Henry, a Black man, in custody. Henry is wanted in St. Louis on a charge of operating a gambling house.
Berlin figure faces trial for alleged participation in immorality claims by Max immanuel Harden against knights of the round table. Gen Count Hohenau and Maj Count Lynar defend themselves before a military court of inquiry. They are charged with abusing command by coercing soldiers into the misconduct cited by Harden.
Judge Smith McPherson in a United States district court declared unconstitutional the 1907 Missouri law that barred foreign corporations from transferring suits filed in Missouri to federal courts under penalty of charter forfeiture.
Anna is mourning former state senator and attorney Jesse Ware aged 77 who died at his home early Sunday. He was among Union county’s wealthiest residents and helped secure the Illinois Southern Hospital for the Insane in the area during his tenure in the Illinois Senate.
In Georgia a work train wreck killed two white men and six Black passengers and injured 15 others when it struck a telephone pole fallen on the track six miles east of Fairburn on the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic line Monday morning.
Great Bend Kansas reports Bank of Ellinwood president W Leo Boonemohle was arrested by order of Deputy Bank Examiner Watson on charges of swearing falsely about the bank’s condition on December 35 1907.
Marshall Missouri ends liquor debate with wets 440 and drys 648, a 206 vote margin. The election result shows the Fourth Ward as the only precinct voting wet, consolidating a dry status for the city.
Albany New York Governor Hughes signals openness to the Republican nomination describing himself as willing and anxious for the race though not actively seeking the honor. He expresses pleasure at endorsements from several organizations.
Mont Vernon Illinois banker Thomas Neal who vanished from his home on December 10 was found in Phoenix Arizona. Dan G. Fitzgerald cashier of the Ewing bank traveled to bring Neal back home.
The Traders' and Mechanics' Bank a state institution was closed Wednesday by order of the State bank examiner. It had a paid up capital of 100000 dollars and deposits estimated at 360000 dollars.
Representative Saunders of Virginia introduced a resolution proposing a committee to investigate the Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies in their relations toward the American people as public utility corporations.
Washington Director North of the census bureau urged the house committee on census to appropriate 14 million dollars to fund the 1910 census. He stated 3 500 more clerks are needed and 60 000 enumerators will be required.
A House resolution by Mr O Connell of Massachusetts requests information from the secretary of war on whether the army has methods for manual or technical training of enlisted men and, if not, the advisability of introducing such training. The measure seeks clarity on current practice and potential improvements in soldier education.
Washington senate in executive session confirms Beekman Winthrop of New York as assistant secretary of the treasury and James Young of Pennsylvania as United States district judge for the Western district of Pennsylvania.
Washington Senator Bulkley introduced a bill mandating that bank deposits held in reserve banks be kept at 50 percent of the original amount and that no interest be paid on these reserve deposits.
The Humphrey ocean mail bill, similar to the ship subsidy bill that failed last Congress, was discussed at length by the House Post Offices and Post Roads subcommittee. It would pay double the current contract price for carrying mails between the United States and the Orient and between the United States and South America.
A bill to raise compensation for Revenue Cutter Service officers won Senate approval. Senator Frye said the total annual increase would be about $100,000. The measure also reorganizes the service, granting petty officers a 10 percent raise after each five years of service.
The immigration and naturalization law committee reported favorably amendments to simplify citizen acquisition for foreigners. One proposed change doubles fees charged to court clerks as part of the process.
Washington report notes the Townsend bill proposes presidential appointment of compulsory arbitration to settle disputes between employers and employes. The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce took up the measure and debated it at length with several amendments offered.
The Senate approved a measure authorizing a memorial bridge across the Potomac linking Washington to the National Cemetery at Arlington. The action sets in motion construction plans and related funding steps. The bill reflects federal dedication to commemorating military service and regional connectivity.
The senate passed Senator Clay's resolution calling the postmaster general to report information about delays in the running of mail trains.
After a heated council session Cairo grants a fifty year franchise to the Cairo Terminal Traction Co to build an interurban line into Cairo. Entry is via Sycamore Street to Washington Avenue and Fourth Street, with completion to Mound City and Mounds in three years and to Villa Ridge in ten years.
Bloomingtown mourns pianist Carl Riemsame aged 35 after he killed himself, ending a brilliant but erratic musical career. He suffered mental strain from over study in Berlin. Father Capt. Christian Riebsame survives as one of two Grand Army of the Republic veterans from the first post.
Ira Budwig, acting treasurer for the Majestic theater, was discharged after irregularities in his accounts totaling about $200 were found. He demanded a retraction of stories about the affair and was placed under arrest.
The supreme lodge of the Fraternal Reserve Life Association met in Peoria and repudiated the board of directors action to merge with the North American Union of Chicago. The directors were restrained from pursuing the order by an injunction from the circuit court.
Decature Sam Hatchet escaped from an asylum and shot farmer William Hegenbaugh near Chestnut. Hegenbaugh helped escort Hatchet to the asylum months ago, incurring the insane man's jealousy and resulting in a likely mortal wound.
Havana Henry Konacke a wealthy 65 year old farmer and founder of the Presbyterian church at Allen's Grove Illinois was killed by a premature explosion of giant powder used in blasting stumps near Mason City Illinois authorities reported the fatal accident.
Chicago property valued over 400000 dollars was destroyed by a fire that began in a six story brick building at 1929 Market Street, occupied by McNeil and Higgins wholesale grocers. Several firemen were slightly injured.
A Bloomington man who represented himself as a physician attached to a medical college conned four Italians from Toluca out of $20 each by promising diplomas. After collecting the money he disappeared.
Marion Butler, a miner local delegate from Marion, walked 350 miles to the international convention in Indianapolis. He traveled along railroad tracks, relying on the route as his only guide to reach the gathering.
Lydia Bradley estate lawyers learned of three nieces planning to contest the will from Stockton California dispatches. The surprise move signals potential legal action to challenge the deceased’s testament and distribution of the estate.
Anna Seemingly possessed of a fanatical desire for revenge Harry Robinson a former inmate of the Southern Illinois Hospital for the Insane slashed City Attorney Lewis B. Tuthill in the face.
The Willow Diplo manial Institute at Danvers ten miles west of here burned completely. Thirty patients escaped unharmed as flames consumed the building. Loss estimated at $10,000.
A hunter was killed by an accidental discharge of Nelson's gun while in company with Joe Nelson and Harry Linder. The coroner's jury ruled death by accident.
Mrs. Ernest C. Hosmer of Vinita Oklahoma aged 30 ended her life during a visit by hanging. Her body was discovered in a shed.
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