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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1907
Page
1
A collage of wry notes on wealth and public figures. Items include sultans' wealth versus national debt, Sullivan’s odd market remark on molly ponies, peacemakers earning Carnegie money, a locomotive spark blame, new straw hats fixing last year’s styles, umbrellas provoking London protest, a Boston executive resigning at high pay, and spring lawn care versus borrowing a furnace.
In St. Petersburg five dramas clustering about the personality of Sherlock Holmes are now on the stage.
A sister ship will accompany Peary's vessel and will carry a party of tourists. Some observers may object to enduring the cold climate though, noting the risk of frostbite.
A bronze statue of John W. Mackay in miner's costume will be unveiled in Reno next September to mark the Mackay School of Mines dedication at the University of Nevada, a gift from Mr. Mackay.
A St. Louis man seeks divorce citing specific, persistent and intolerable indignities as his 15 year old daughter repeatedly plays Everybody Works But Father in his presence, demanding a court hearing.
Miss Maud Powell of Peru Illinois is celebrated as the greatest woman violinist. She earns fame by exceeding the standard of top virtuosos, with no regard to her gender.
Post office department rules require return addresses to appear on the upper left corner of the envelope face. Clerks will not check both sides for misdirected mail, even when return addresses are on the back.
A duke visiting the United States for a wealthy match sailed home without finding an American heiress worth over half a million who would marry him. The text notes that American heiresses now demand value for their money.
Amid severe weather in January the queen of Spain ordered that rations to the poor be doubled, paying 2,000 rations daily from her private income. By American standards she is not among the extremely rich, as many young American women have private incomes higher than hers.
James Fitzgerald, judge of the New York Supreme Court who presided at the Thaw trial, was born in Ireland in 1857. An intimate friend notes his forceful gaze and firm jaw, yet he shows gentleness that has moved spectators and earned the women at the trial many thanks for his courtesy.
Secretary Metcalf acts on a report from Lieut J W Babcock about the Pine Beach dancing pavilion denying access to navy bluejacket uniforms while admitting soldiers in uniform. Park purportedly run by Columbia Amusement Co under W F Crawl, president.
In Chicago, Judge Hough dismissed fifteen personal injury and death damages suits totaling 250000 against Klaw & Erlanger over the Iroquois Theatre fire. Lawyers say 28 similar cases remain uncalendared, and are expected to go to trial at the October term.
The Japanese association in San Francisco issued a statement blaming streetcar strikes for police strain and noting widespread racial prejudice. They cited systematic attacks on Japanese restaurants south of Market Street and argued that violence extends beyond disputes among laborers to anti Japanese hostility in the city.
North Dakota supreme court ruled the law creating the state temperance commission office unconstitutional. It followed the previous week’s arrest of former Justice Corliss for contempt for defying Judge Winchester’s order barring him from appearing before the grand jury as assistant temperance commissioner. The court said the legislature cannot delegate to an appointive officer powers already given to elective officials.
Cleveland Chief Chemist Wiley of the US Department of Agriculture told Case School of Applied Science graduates that he belongs to a hundred year club. He warned that members who die before a century will be expelled in disgrace and predicted the present generation will live longer due to diet hygiene and surgery knowledge.
Mayor McClellan recorded his disapproval and sent back the public utilities bill to the legislature. It is expected to be repassed without the mayor's signature.
Paris authorities report the appeal by Count Boni de Castellane of the court decision granting his wife a divorce has been postponed again and is unlikely to be heard before December.
El Diario de la Tarde prints a special message from Tuxtila Guiterez in a border town stating that Guatemalan troops are entrenching and mounting artillery opposite Ocos. The report notes the Twentyfifth Infantry has arrived and Mexican troops are arriving daily along the border, though not officially confirmed.
Alexander Agassiz rector of the Museum of Comparative Zoology Cambridge Massachusetts and president of the National Academy of Science was elected an honorary member of the Imperial Australian Academy of Science in Vienna.
Articles of incorporation filed in Koenix Arizona for the United States Syndicate with capital stock of 50 million dollars. The firm aims to build a railroad to connect North and South America.
An old document dating to 1692 was sold during a London auction. The seven page order directed Capt. Campbell to attack the rebel Mac Donald of Glencoe with 12 men and kill all under seventy. The bid climbed from 250 to 7000.
The annual Pittsburg synod in Allegheny concluded by voting to hold the next assembly at the Third Church in Philadelphia. Included were declarations of proceedings and upcoming hosting location for the next gathering.
No progress in impaneling a jury to try Mayor Eugene Schmitz on extortion charges. Fifteen salesmen were examined but none chosen. A special jury pool of 50 was ordered to appear next Friday, and the court adjourned to that date.
Suffered penalty of his crime in McDonough Georgia as Buck High a 15 year old boy was hanged here for criminal assault on a four year old white girl last March.
Mrs. Jolet Clyne, wife of a prominent local physician, died from severe burns at her Swinbank terrace home. Her husband, John T. Clyne’s brother, Postmaster, was badly burned while trying to save her as flames sparked from cleaning ribbons with gasoline.
The Carlyle city council declined to enforce the Sunday liquor law. Over the past year the W C T U members have pressured saloonkeepers, resulting in fines for Sunday openings.
Helen Dixon, a young church member, admitted embezzling 1300 dollars from the Second Christian Church. After dismissing counsel, she pleaded guilty in Bloomington court. Judge Miers sentenced her to an indeterminate term in Joliet penitentiary.
Miss Lillie Edwards, blind 23 years, reports gradual restoration of sight after two weeks of prayer at the Gospel Mission. She spoke Thursday night, attributing the miracle to the prayers and revival she witnessed there.
Peoria public school pupil 14-year-old Frank Burg is a Carnegie medal candidate after saving his teacher Mrs. Minnie B Love from drowning in the Illinois river. Influential Peoria citizens filed his name for recognition.
Miss Gertrude Longdon daughter of Rev W C Longdon missionary at Chin Kiang China won first prize in Knox college young women ex temporaneous prize debate at Knox. Miss Leslie Harrison received second prize in the same event.
The forty third annual Cass county Sunday schools convention meets in Beardstown on June 6 and 7 at the First Methodist church. Henry Mosher, a state field worker, will be among the speakers addressing the gathering.
In Keyesport a special election approved a new public school building and site. The bond issue was rejected, prompting another election on the bond question to be held.
The protracted meeting closed in the Baptist church. Rev. Mr. Rice of Nashville conducted the meetings and immersed thirty six converts. Nearly one thousand persons witnessed the baptism.
Waterloo reports the Valmeyer Milling Co flour mill and elevator at Valmeyer Nebraska seven miles west were entirely burned. Loss estimated at 40,000 dollars with 30,000 dollars insured.
Freeport reports a mystery surrounding the death of a man about 60 found in Stebbins woods five miles southeast of the city. He wore clothing of a well to do farmer, prompting investigation into his identity and cause of death.
Springfield Senator Breldt advances a bill ban on embahning fluid with arsenic or strychnine. Gov Deneen approves the measure amid autopsy-related complications prompting the law’s demand.
Three year old Willie Emery, son of Charles Emery, died after his clothing caught fire while playing in the kitchen. Fire officials report the fatal burn occurred during ordinary play in the family home in Chester.
John Todd was instantly killed at Dalesbury after touching a damaged telephone wire that lay across a trolley line, causing fatal electrical contact. The incident highlights dangers from downed or exposed wiring near transport infrastructure.
An outline of Passover history from Exodus chapters 12 and 7 to 11, detailing the plagues triads, the final death of the firstborn, and the institution of the Passover. The lesson places Moses in Egypt, notes Goshen as Hebrews’ land, and cites Abib/Nisan timing and historical anchors like Meneptah and Ramesses II. It emphasizes three miracle periods and the memorial nature of the Passover throughout history.
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