05 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1910
Page
1
A senate committee frames a law to regulate cadet hazing, defining the term to cover mental anguish and non physical abuse. The piece notes the need for explicit language, cites brutal examples, and argues for a clear legal standard to curb such practices.
A historical note contrasts private concerns with public duty. It argues public officials must consider the people's business over personal matters, stressing accountability and service in office.
In a rushing urban scene a man stands amid a street car, motorcycles, autos, wagons, bicycles and carriages. A big policeman with a heavy lead-stuffed club orders him to move on, causing confusion amid the crowded rush.
A waiter who earns as much as 100 a week in tips is told bluntly that he has nothing worth notice. The remark implies the speaker underestimates the server despite substantial gratuities. The exchange highlights class tension and the writer’s sharp, dismissive tone.
A strange fish with legs was found in Pittsburg and placed in alcohol for study. The note contrasts rising interest in natural science with beef-centered curiosity, while humorously remarking that avoiding trains offers little protection from fate as an Illinois woman who avoided rail travel for fifty years dies anyway.
Senator Gallinger introduces a senate bill to incorporate the Rockefeller foundation to promote well being and advance civilization in the United States and foreign lands. Founders include John D. Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller Jr. with others, modeled after the Carnegie plan and focusing on knowledge, endowments, relief of suffering, and education. Rockefeller has given about 52 million dollars and may establish Washington as its headquarters.
New York City report states the Rockefeller foundation charter is being pursued with the plan still in formation. Starr J Murphy, an incorporator, says only that a charter resembling the General Education Board is intended and that the foundation will cover educational and philanthropic work, with details still undecided.
John D. Rockefeller, returning to Augusta, Georgia from New York to observe a bill by Senator Gallinger, declines comment. He smiles and says he will wait to see actions in Washington, but assures no harm to anyone will result.
Cleveland reports about 2,000 people homeless after floods continue to spread through the state. Zanesville sees 1,000 driven from homes, public buildings shelter refugees fed by authorities. In Warren, over 300 rescued by boat as collapsing houses add to the disaster.
In Philadelphia unions backing a walkout of motormen and conductors vote to strike next Saturday to pressure the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company. After a day of rioting that left one man and a boy dead and sixty hurt, officials warn disorder could worsen with 100,000 idle workers potentially joining. A separate trolley crash into a cigar store killed a man and a boy and seriously injured four others amid a street disturbance.
Washington reports Secretary Mac Veagh projected a 1910 ordinary receipts deficit of about 24.08 million dollars, with early months already at 24.6 million short. Internal revenue shows a 12 million dollar gain over 1909, while overall receipts lag behind.
Washington D C reports that hearings before the senate commerce committee highlighted that 40 percent of Great Lakes traffic travels in vessels drawing 14 feet or less. Captain W G Hamilton of Hines Co Chicago said his fleet draws 10 to 14 feet. Colonel Bixby, chair of the Mississippi River Commission, urged the Missouri River funding of $1,000,000.
Hog market in Indianapolis topped all prior records with best hogs at $10.15 per hundred pounds. Dealers foresee the $11 milestone before prices retreat, while Chicago open-market hogs traded at $10.05 per hundred pounds at the Union Stock Yards, with a 1970 exhibition hog gale previously reaching $13.26.
Panama's President Jose Domingo de Obaldia died from heart disease after months of illness. Elected July 12, 1908, he had previously served as acting president during Manador's absence and as minister to the United States.
In White Plains New York a report that Colonel John Jacob Astor and his wife Ava Whiting Astor planned reconciliation and that Ava’s divorce would not take effect was denied by her attorney.
Washington shows plans for a colossal battleship of at least 32 000 tons with broadside 14 inch guns, costing around 18 million dollars. Navy Secretary Meyer discusses naval growth ahead of congress, proposing two 27 000 ton ships, a repair ship, two colliers, and five submarines amid a $138 million appropriation comparison.
Pittsburg firms Jennings Bros and Kanawa Oil Co sold all Oklahoma interests to Prairie Oil Co, a Standard Oil subsidiary. The deal valued at 2,000,000 includes leases on 14,400 acres with 414 wells producing about 3,000 barrels per day.
Valparaiso Chile Feb 26 W J and family returned to Santiago from Talca. Mr Bryan, asked about American party attitudes to Knox policy with Latin America, said there is no reason the American people should not be friendly and that he does not desire or expect to be a candidate again. He departed for Buenos Ayres via the Andes.
Washington February 26 Representative Clarence Miller of Minnesota has begun a drive to have the house reverse its recent vote that kept five Indian supply warehouses in the Indian bill. The move follows a contrary recommendation from Secretary of the Interior Ballinger concerning the St. Louis warehouse and others.
A winter rebate style notice describes a remedy mixing Glycerine Concentrated Pine and whiskey. It advises two ounces glycerine half ounce pine compound and half pint whiskey. Use a teaspoon to tablespoon after meals and at night, shaking before each dose. Emphasizes obtaining genuine Concentrated Pine from druggists.
A school mistresses asks what history means about settlers lacking roofs. The reply jokes that in those days women could not afford merry widow hats, framing a playful misunderstanding of historical hardship.
James J. Corbett lauded Jim Jeffries style aboard the Mauretania, calling it neat and quick. He compared it to a girl’s sharp remark to a minister, noting it arrives with pointed precision.
The king of Spain compensates daily activity with a large appetite. Observations note that most sovereigns are hearty eaters. Alfonso XII begins each day with a rump steak and potatoes for breakfast, sometimes with eggs, and sometimes followed by salad and fruit.
In a Brooklyn church a novel outreach advertises for boys and girls to join its Sunday school. Shop windows near the church display placards reading Wanted Boys and girls to join our Sunday school with listed advantages for attendees.
A witty judicial remark compares marriage to a game of chance with near equal odds. The man leads early but often ends chasing his wife after the altar. Rules seem confusing as a masked robber becomes crime, while a wife’s morning hug counts as diplomacy, granting her the advantage.
A Missouri couple improves from stomach and nervous trouble after stopping coffee and adopting Postum with Grape-Nuts. The wife gains flesh and strength over four months, the husband sleeps better and cramps vanish. A brother in California and his family also report benefits. The ad promises more letters and a book titled The Road to Wellville.
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