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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1905
Page
2
The issue notes subscription terms in advance and that papers mailed as second class matter. It mentions advertising charges and notices for entertainment events with fees, requests readers to report missed deliveries, and offers sample copies. A political note praises municipal reform and criticizes city dog attacks comments from St Louis Globe-Democrat.
A bronze bust of George Washington was presented to the United States by the French government at the Capitol on February 22. The ceremony included fitting exercises and a speech by M. Jusserand, the French ambassador, noted as a leading speaker among diplomats.
The CALL reports the fevered debate over extending the electric road from Maryville to Troy. It notes that critics have largely shifted to support, while boosters press to secure the line for Troy if feasible.
Plans for a private enterprise exposition in summer 1904 to celebrate the Hudson River discovery three hundred years ago are under way in New York. Proj ected by Robert B Roosevelt among others, the project would occupy 600 acres at Verplanck Point in Westchester with sizable monuments to Hendrick Hudson and William the Silent.
Two intense cold outbreaks in February brought the lowest temperatures in 25 years across Illinois with widespread ice and snow cover. Wheat suffers under ice and deep snow while corn remains largely marketed. peaches and apples damaged, storage crops frozen. livestock wintered well. Also promotes The Cast New Home Library 17 cent books for boys with classics like Arabian Nights and Treasure Island.
West Troy depot advertised for sale on March 20. One hundred sixty nine pupils enrolled in Troy Public Schools. Sanford a St Louisan in town to view residence property. Mt Zion farmers raise relief fund for Kausaga sufferers totaling 162 dollars. Heirs of late Wm Hall sell remaining estate for 8472 dollars via J J Renfro. M E church benefit proves successful with about 40 dollars raised. Peterman and Bro sell groceries to Case and Stevens who plan to close groceries and add stoves and tinware. People vs John Schmidt Jr case dismissed as affidavit failed to show land assault.
The March debate centers on a primary election bill passed by the House, with possible amendments, and the fate of a contested Will county election seat. Separately, Illinois lawmakers push a statewide good roads education drive, planned hearing at Rock Island, Bloomington, Ottawa, Carbondale, and Champaign, plus investigations into Indiana and Ohio experiences.
The scene shifts as Speaker Shuartler announces standing committees while over 400 bills await action. New committee sessions aim to clear backlog, with rules amended to allow bill introductions through March 15 and a flood of measures anticipated. An anti-Standard Of resolution by Representative McGoorty appears stalled in committee after moving to the Senate. A spring tonic advertisement closes the snippet.
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