10 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1914
Page
1
Wheat prospects rise with a June forecast of 920 million to 930 million bushels, a new record, aided by favorable weather. Corn acreage holds near last year, with a 1 percent better condition. production seen at 2.868 billion bushels, above last year and above five-year average. Tobacco crop down about 200 million pounds to 733 million.
One week after the navy went dry, the Onwentsia Country Club of Lake Forest Illinois joined the dry ranks. Once a fashionable center for polo and golf, the club ceased liquor service as part of the nationwide movement.
In New Orleans, Bensento Lopes is dying after a fight with a 14 foot shark and three smaller sharks he hooked in a net. He climbed into the net to haul the catch before the large shark attacked, biting off both legs.
Col. Frank L. Denny retired Marine Corps officer was killed instantly when he fell from a balustrade at his Washington home. Police report indicates he was walking in his sleep at the time of the accident.
Edwin Batley a former Democratic state official and a resident of the village were killed in an auto wreck near Patehegue. The crash also left another person injured as authorities investigated the scene and identified the victims.
Washington reports eight month totals under the new tariff show finished imports up modestly while foodstuffs and exports fall. Total imports reached 1.289 billion, exports 1.640 billion, with May imports 164.2 million and exports 161.1 million, a 16.9 percent drop from last May. Secretary Redfield defends the tariff as not harming U S business and notes foodstuffs drive the export decline.
The government ends lengthy talks with the New Haven railroad over reorganization and antitrust issues. Attorney General McReynolds plans to file a Sherman Act equity suit seeking dissolution of the road.
President Wilson pardons Spopee a Blackfoot Indian after 34 years on a life sentence for murder. He will be released from the federal hospital in Washington and return to his daughter in Browning Montana whom he has not seen since she was a baby.
The French submarine Calypso was sunk by destroyer Mosqueton during maneuvers near Toulon. All crew were saved, and salvage is deemed unlikely due to the great depth.
Philadelphia reports indicate from authentic sources that the Pennsylvania Railroad has ordered all workers laid off in various departments months ago to report for duty again. The move follows prior cuts and aims to resume normal operations across divisions.
Freddie Welsh of England defeated Willie Ritchie over 20 rounds to claim the world lightweight championship. Welsh dominated the bout with frequent stomach blows and maintained the upper hand throughout.
Widow Mrs Adam Sellers, famed for her late husband Dr F M Sellers a wealthy physician of West Virginia, married her chauffeur Roy C Murphy. The couple are on a honeymoon motor tour through the western states.
Mount Pleasant, Ian H. D. Tade of Hillsboro, Progressive party candidate for state treasurer, was made a defendant in a $25,000 breach of promise suit. Miss Nellie Truevin, teacher, is the complainant.
President Swain urged living wages for teachers and woman voters as the National Education Association gathered in St Paul. Andrew Carnegie was courted to fund library centers in country districts possibly costing 75 to 100 million dollars. Claxton reported Carnegie’s interest and potential action, while convention politics pivoted around the Johnson-Jordan presidential contest and calls for reform in public schools.
The state of Iowa has leased about 3000 acres from farmers, two miles north of Spencer, for five years to serve as a game preserve. The tract follows the Little Sioux river and includes timber and underbrush to support wildlife habitat.
By an accidental explosion of a one pound shell William B. Bateman seaman gunner aboard the torpedo boat Foote lost his right hand at his sister’s home where he was visiting He had brought several shells as souvenirs.
Taft Virginia Pipe Line Contracting aims to boost 200 laborers efficiency to finish a $750,000 contract on schedule while feeding workers chicken three times weekly.
The Kansas City, Mexico and Orient railway was sold here for $6,001,000 to the reorganization committee for bondholders. The bid was submitted by A. M. Wickwire of New York City.
Leo Greenber bet Max Levine $100 that he could eat four steaks four portions of vegetables two portions of hot corn and two watermelon segments. Greenber balked at the melon and Levine won the wager in New York.
Elections held across Huerta controlled areas in Mexico City showed near total abstention and general indifference. Huerta was favored for president with Blanquet likely vice president, and returns suggested re election of current deputies and senators. Voter turnout was among the lightest in years.
Washington officials and Mexican observers report a low turnout in the Mexico City area as the election to pick a Huerta successor proceeds. Prevailing belief is Huerta did not run, with Lascurain seen as likely winner who would then appoint a constitutionalist as foreign minister and later resign.
Washington Justice Anderson signed an order directing three express companies to show cause why they should not be enjoined from delivering 30,000,000 pesos in new currency engraved in Washington for the Mexican constitutionalists.
Kansas City report states the Missouri supreme court at Jefferson City has reversed and remanded to the lower courts the suit seeking to stop Jackson County from using $15,000 for expenses of the B. Clarke Hyde murder trial.
Dallas Texas plans move toward a general strike by about 70,000 railroad firemen engineers and trainmen west of the Mississippi River. B J Flood the state labor inspector and chairman of local railway brotherhoods cites the action and outlines the preparations and scope of the potential walkout.
In Butte Montana mayor Louis P. Duncan was stabbed three times by an assailant described as a Finish mister. Duncan reportedly drew a revolver as he fell and shot from the floor, wounding his attacker Brick Lantala.
Tokio reports Henry Willard Denison the legal advisor of the Japanese department of foreign affairs since 1880 died at St Luke's American Hospital after a week of paralysis.
Theodore Roosevelt has quit his editorial role at The Outlook. Lawrence Abbott, a principal owner, confirmed the resignation but declined to explain what led the colonel to leave.
Danville. D L Ogden banker from Bismarck Mrs Emily Standish and Miss Alice Standish of Salem Ind were killed when their car was struck by a Chicago Eastern Illinois Olinola passenger train at Hoopeston 80 miles north of Danville Mrs Ogden injured B Williams driver slightly hurt Uncle Joe Cannon to visit Murphysboro Aug 8 for Logan monument dedication Invitations issued to Governor Dunne Senator Lewis and Gen Black Murphysboro Illinois news Moosers invade Egypt Medill McCormick to build county ticket in Perry Duquoin visit by McCormick and list of county officials indorsed
The Bank of Adair in Macomb shut its doors after losses totaling about 45000 were tied to alleged forgeries by Walter Sperling, the bank’s cashier. Experts review the books as creditors are promised full payment. Sperling allegedly forged farmers’ names on notes payable to the bank, then cashed them in Chicago and gambled on the board of trade.
L B Robertson aged forty eight, recently named postmaster and former Carterville Herald editor for 15 years, died after months of illness. He had also served eight years as mayor prior to resigning. Survived by wife, four daughters, and Rev. Mr. Robertson of Edwardsville.
Christiana Schmitt, sixteen, daughter of William Schmitt of Leonore, was killed when two brothers racing automobiles lost control and one car overturned, trapping her under the vehicle. The accident occurred as the brothers competed in a street race.
A $50,000 blaze destroyed the Schwartz Brothers Express warehouse at Thirteenth and Walnut and a Steinmash Milling grain elevator. The fire spread to the city supply house, causing extensive damage in East St. Louis. The total loss was estimated at $50,000.
A hardware merchant in Carrollton accidentally shot himself in his barn while shooting rats. He was widely known as a long time local figure. The deceased leaves a widow and three sons.
W Burton of Carlinville, former state senator, was named by Governor Dunne to fill the circuit court seat in the Algon district after the death of Judge R B Shirley. The appointment elevates Burton to the bench succeeding Judge Shirley in the wake of the vacancy.
A seventeen year old from Bott Raven Michigan named Bineteen Tracey drowned while swimming in the river. Authorities reported the incident as an accidental death with no signs of foul play.
A Boston Transcript impression emphasizes infant welfare as season returns to cities. It lauds floating hospital ventures and milk stations while urging greater public and private responsibility to protect infant life and health.
An eminent magnate nicknamed Om asks what thesis he should author for a degree. His sarcastic chief of staff jokes that paying the bearer would satisfy the requirement.
A visitor in the swamp country asks a villager if they suffer lassitude. The villager replies that no one has such a disease here and notes fever and ague as the worst illnesses. Livingston Lance comment quoted.
A dialogue mentions neighbor Mr Smith cited as a bachelor by a newspaper, while another speaker insists Smith is married, disputing the paper’s claim. The exchange highlights confusion over Smith’s marital status.
The Retort Courteous features a quip about eyes and reflections. A playful Paris satire notes how a beloved’s eyes mirror her adorable image, delivering a lighthearted exchange on attraction and vanity.
A fragment suggests an ancient California redwood’s growth rings imply a career start in 550 A.D. Mrs Styles quips about hiding the ring as a lighthearted aside. The odd wording reflects OCR garble from a historical page segment.
The narrator voices concern that his fortune will pass to a reckless heir after death. A dialogue follows with the nephew reassuring him that the money will not remain in spendthrift hands for long.
A compact advertisement touts Bromo Quinine as a cure for cold symptoms in one day. It claims to relieve stone cough and headache and promises effectiveness, urging readers to seek the full name Laxa Bromo Quinine and look for the signature of H. W. Grove. The piece emphasizes fast action and relief from cold symptoms with this proprietary remedy.
A terse exchange reveals tension as T tells Uncle Simon he is too old to handle affairs. The reply was dismissive with him throwing the speaker out of the office. The remark underscores a rupture over control and authority.
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