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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1910
Page
1
A critical essay laments haste in American culture. It argues rapid projects at the congressional library and hurried architecture contrast with enduring craft. The piece condemns superficial achievement in academia and the stage, warning that precipitancy harms genuine merit and knowledge.
Railroad presidents and merchants head a Produce Exchange New York meeting to promote intensive farming. President Brown of the New York Central cites U S and international crop data, warns the nation risks importing grain, notes 10 million acres idle, and predicts cotton yields may set a record amid boll weevil worries as America remains top world cotton supplier.
Two sailing ships, called windjammers, have sailed from Seattle equipped with wireless telegraph gear. One ship's apparatus came from its Japanese steward, a former signal corps member of Japan’s navy. The development shows that wireless on sailing ships is simple and affordable and hints at broader use. Romance and mystery fade as steam and electricity advance seafaring.
The Oxford dictionary started by Dr. Murray in 1884 is now completed up to the letter T though debate remains on whether modern English was spoken by 1884.
A historical remark notes that chauffeurs who discover gasoline leaks with lighted matches are warned to be lineal descendants of older workers who used lighted candles to inspect gas pipes, reflecting a long tradition of manual leak checking.
Indianapolis doctors transplanted a nose fashioned from a segment of a patient's leg. The man now walks with a limp and has lost his sense of smell, but the operation is deemed a success overall.
Doctors declare there are too many physicians and would impose further barriers to becoming one.
Balloon pilots exercise caution to avoid alighting while the airship is in motion, prioritizing safety and controlled operations during transit.
In Winnetka Illinois coroner's inquest on Ira G Rawn former Monon president new details emerge about a grafted car repair system allegedly run across the Illinois Central line The dead executive told Monon general counsel E C Field that car repairs were farmed out with the Illinois Central president Harahan agreeing to the arrangement Mrs Rawn testified that her husband may have been killed in a burglary rather than by self inflicted gunfire The inquest drew out that graft may have extended into management and contracting practices at the system level amid questions of accountability
A letter to Judge R H Latshaw reports Dr M T Murphy offering to serve in Dr B C Hyde's place in the county jail until the Hyde heir is born. Murphy says he would stay a month or six weeks and believes Hyde is innocent, but Latshaw informs that the law would not permit Hyde to accept.
William J. Bryan returned to Lincoln amid a decisive loss at the Democratic state convention. He expressed intent to remain active within the party and continue leading its ranks, signaling ongoing involvement despite the setback.
Rotanoke Virginia former Ridgeway mayor A H Bouseman was killed when a bomb exploded beneath him on his front porch as he lounged in a hammock. He died hours later. No suspect or motive is known. A $500 reward has been offered, with possible state funds to follow. Detective Baldwin leads the pursuit with the sheriff and hounds. The 55 year old politician had recently retired and is survived by a widow and a 12 year old son.
Erie county friends of Norman E. Mack urge him as candidate for governor. John J. Kennedy and Sheriff Bates report broad support across Democratic factions after Saratoga talks.
Terre Haute Indiana private detective and ex police chief George M. Lintz was shot and likely fatally wounded while surprised in the Elks Club burglary. At a hospital Lintz identified William McGowan as the shooter, saying he had been stopping petty theft at the club when the assailant fired as he flashed a light.
Madam Mary Clebor a widow aged about 40 from Wilkesbarre Pa came to Niagara Falls two years ago and took her own life by leaping into the river and being swept over Horseshoe Falls.
Terre Haute Indiana July 26 George M Lintz private detective and former police chief was shot and severely wounded when he surprised a Negro in the act of robbing the Elks club At a hospital Lintz identified William McGowah as the man who shot him.
Memphis headlines tell of T F Henniger who was marched five blocks along Main Street at gunpoint by a masked robber. The thief pocketed a $261 diamond after receiving a $250 reward promised by Henniger for the return of the gem. The escape left no clue to the culprit.
Capt. James Osborn, ally of discredited explorer Dr. Frederick A. Cook, said the rival of Commander Peary is near New York and a defensive magazine piece will defend Cook. Cook expects his records from Utah shortly and will reemerge to challenge Peary and assert Peary did not reach the pole.
On the steamer Bodo reports reach Mobile of a clash at Puerto Cortez where Gen Moren, leader of the revolutionists and commander at the barracks, was killed along with the Honduras government commander. Sympathizers of Gen Manuel Bonilla attacked the barracks.
Chicago reports a surprise in Ira G. Rawn's estate. Early estimates placed value around 1,600 dollars but inquest findings show value near 120,008 dollars and possibly 100,000. The discrepancy prompts further scrutiny of the deceased's holdings and heirs.
Joseph A. Proctor, president of Proctor Lumber Co. and Peoria financier, disappeared after heavy losses from a land speculation near Hart Texline Texas. Authorities report about 100000 in debts, with no criminal charges filed yet and a vigorous search underway. Proctor left his books in a safe at the lumber yard during a meeting with attorney Winslow Evans and brother in law Harry O Stone.
Chicago taxicab company collapses leaving cars offered cheap at 270 dollars for touring models and 140 dollars for tax call cars. Sellers entice buyers by promising rewards to cooks for faithful service as part of a widespread auto liquidation.
Governor Deneen destroys the last bond to mark the burning of the aged Macoupin County courthouse debt. Bond No. 720 was held as the final evidence of indebtedness as the structure burned to ashes in Carlinville Illinois.
Dallas returns show Oscar B Colquitt anti prohibition candidate winning the Democratic nomination for governor by about 50 000 votes. Judge William Peindexter and Cone Johnson, prohibition candidates, rail against the party.
Lawrence Massachusetts mills shut down affecting Pacific cotton mills in the city and Dover New Hampshire for a temporary closure to reopen August 1. About 7,000 operatives are affected.
Danville doctor Barrows is jailed on murder charges after a man he knew, George Roderick, was found shot following an ante mortem statement. Barrows claims Roderick shot himself while intoxicated. In Canton, two suspects linked to Chief Struble’s murder were detained. one identified as Humes from Fortville, Ind. and Nelson of Kinmundy. A Bartholomew wreck near Peoria kills a clerk, W. H. Hipsley, and injures others. In Joliet, J. W. Walker, a longtime contractor, died in his sleep from heart disease. Other items report church meetings, a drum shop violation case, a minor’s horse theft attempt, arson inquiry, a canal bridge collapse fatality, and a child’s death from jaw injury after a canal bridge collapse.
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