02 Jul 1904
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1904
Page
1
The Troy Weekly Call reports Mirjah Dowle boasting of world evangelism but failing in London. A gaunt woman at the World's fair life saving exhibit dismisses rescue by such a figure. Global war students lose faith in carrier pigeons near Port Arthur as birds falter toward the czar's palace with evasive chatter.
It looks like New York government inspectors known for perfunctory duty may face punishment after the Steamer Slocum disaster in Long Island Sound. The incident draws scrutiny of regulatory oversight and safety practices amid ongoing investigations and public concern.
The W C T U proposes using its influence to prevent strikes and criticizes the army canteen closure. It argues the ban was not conducive to moral improvement of soldiers and urges action to end strikes.
The article praises the hostesses of state buildings for welcoming visitors at the World’s fair. Their grace, cleverness, education, tact, and social knowledge are cited as a chief charm and key to the exposition’s social success.
The latest successful Japanese strike involved a night swarm of torpedo boats and destroyers. In the eastern war, battleships have not engaged, making torpedo operations the focus. Unless floating fortresses are made non-sinkable, their usefulness may be more limited than expected.
The passage notes that fifty years ago the Japanese lagged behind Western standards but have since mastered modern warfare. It highlights their learning of military art, acquisition of manufacturing capabilities for arms, and adoption of European and other effective methods, placing them at the front rank of global soldiers.
Baron Kodama of Japan declares the aim of the war is to keep the open door in Manchuria while Russia would close it after securing the province. Japan has freed Korea from Russian threats and seeks to drive Russia from Manchuria so China can set all nations on equal commerce, a goal the United States has long urged. Russia promised this to the U S but did not deliver.
An article reports that Igorrotes at the World’s Fair must stop roaming in native dress, be clothed, and kept apart. It suggests the exhibit framed them as a lower type alongside Filipino scouts. Visitors would pay extra to view them, prompting moral panic about art and propriety.
A St Louis Glebe-Demmerat writer reports that European economists now see Russia as a strong shell with a hollow core. The Japan war confirms travelers’ and experts’ warnings that the vast empire holds inherent, reliable strength despite outward fear.
Reports from St Petersburg indicate Gen Kuropatkin is offensive against Gen Okay while Gen Kuroki advances on Hai-Chen to strike the Russian left. Japanese forces evacuate Senn-Chen and move north from Feng-Wang-Cheng as Ta Tche Kiao dispatches note possible great battle and sea fighting near Port Arthur.
Russian troops press the offensive against Gen Oku's Japanese forces with Gen Kuroki moving along the left flank toward Hai Cheng. Reports describe daybreak fighting near Ton-Chen, with dust rising as battalions march and cavalry advance. Soldiers sing battle hymns, colors borne, as Kuroki reportedly moves toward Hai Cheng amid uncertain confirmation.
News from St Petersburg dated June 28 reports an air of heightened excitement at the war office and admiralty. For the first time since the war began, signals point to crucial developments that could decide the outcome of current campaigns on land and sea as the Witthoeft squadron at Port Arthur is reassessed.
Vienna reports in the Neue Freie Presse that the battleship Poltava was sunk by Admiral Togo's fleet last Thursday as Admiral Willspont conducted a cattle with this squadron.
Milwaukee June 28 Former United States Senator John L Mitchell is reported seriously ill from intestinal cancer in a hospital in Milwaukee. The 72 year old former lawmaker who once led Wisconsin politics is listed in critical condition as doctors evaluate treatment options.
Citizens doubt the practicality of City Engineer Tickens plan to drain lakes and lowlands via a sewer in East St Louis. Engineer Helms defends the design claiming the eastern waters will run parallel to the river, yielding a sewer grade of three fourths of a foot per mile and a combined river sewer fall of over four feet in six miles, ensuring a 28 foot river height would keep sewer height low. He says the sewer will be built in the early fall.
During a thunderstorm Mrs. Monroe De Hart and her eight year old daughter were killed when a bolt struck the tree they sheltered under on Ed Clark's farm five miles east of Alto Pass. Mr De Hart and neighboring children were severely shocked and a boy suffered splinter wounds and hair scorched as the tree shattered. Mr Clark's family had just left the tree.
Mrs Demuth and Sgt Pack found Adam Hollingsworth living with six children in a box car. He faced a choice between washing and work or leaving the city with four of his children. He left with four, while two children were placed in care. Mrs Hollingsworth had deserted the husband, taking three children and leaving six with him. The children, aged 4 to 14, were dirty and hungry as the father had refused to provide for them.
A bold escape at Paris saw three inmates batter a cell door and cage lattice, overpower the turnkey before alarms closed exits. Two were recaptured while Harry Wright fled via the elevator shaft, slipping to the basement as searches continued. It marks the jail’s third successful delivery in six months.
The Alton town board rescinded its plan to sue township collectors and bondsmen for commissions earned over 1500 dollars. Weeks earlier the board demanded sums above the limit, prompting resistance from all parties, with some claims nearing 1000 dollars.
John H. Brinkerhoff and his two sons had a narrow escape in Springfield after riding in John W. Sudduth's gasoline machine. The car lurched, plunged down an 11 foot embankment, gasoline exploded, and the vehicle burned. All three suffered painful bruises but were not seriously injured as the car turned over.
A blaze at the Tremont hotel in Quincy caused about 20000 dollars in damage. Miss Elizabeth Welch died in the flames and her sister Miss Mary Welsh suffered likely fatal burns. W E B Locke of Chicago sustained severe head and hand burns while A F Kershaw, also from Chicago, badly sprained both legs after leaping from a fourth story window to a balcony 30 feet down.
On Gen. Poater's recommendation Adjt Gen Scott orders Lieut Col Julian R Kline of Chicago named chief inspector of life practice for the Third brigade and assistant arjutant, replacing Lieut Col John J Galina of Chicago who is realigned.
A sub cellar blaze at 483 485 Broadway extended to Mercer Street, burning for over two hours. Forty three firemen were overcome by smoke and gas. four likely fatally. The fire caused widespread damage estimated at 150 000 to 200 000 dollars as gas mains ruptured, hampering rescue efforts and injuring dozens, with several in critical condition.
In St Louis on June 30 M Alberto Santos-Dumont is accused of cutting his own balloon or having it cut Col Kingsbury chief of the Jefferson guard at the fair says the investigation supports the theory Santos-Dumont did not intend to fly but to exhibit his air ship and charge admission He plans to return to Paris soon with the envelope for repairs and the coronet may revise plans after Kingsbury's 3000 word report
Lebanon Missouri June 30 C C Farner of Bidwell Mo died Wednesday afternoon from a knife wound suffered in a fight with cousin and partner Ota Rogers. The dispute arose from Farner accusing Rogers of negligence in a farm deal.
Secretary Cortelyou orders immediate reinspection of passenger carrying steamboats in New York harbor. George Uhler to deploy top inspectors and exclude earlier inspectors, with Capt Bermingham of San Francisco as exception. Final judgment awaits federal investigation but reinspection to follow existing regulations and circulars.
Chicago report states Col. Jacob H. Plain, cashier of the German American National Bank of Aurora Illinois, is arrested for misappropriating sixty five thousand dollars over three years. Shortfall uncovered by a special examiner. bond set at ten thousand dollars. Plain surrendered private accounts. relatives repaid part of the deficit. bank capital and stability described as unimpaired.
Joplin Missouri June 30 Democratic state convention selected 36 delegates to the national convention at St Louis United States Senator William J Stone Gov A M Dockery Congressman Champ Clark and Congressman D A DeArmond named as delegates at large Thirty two district delegates chosen The convention backed the so called machine and opposed Joseph W Falk of St Louis for governor They endorsed Senator F M Cockrell for president instructing delegates to vote as a unit and use all honorable means to nominate him.
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