14 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
1
The Troy Weekly Call notes varied bits from culture to crime. A St. Louis poet died by suicide amid thoughts on action versus dreamers. A 106 year old climbed a 7000 foot Swiss peak, highlighting stunts by centenarians. A New York man married to avoid Sing Sing, a Boston waitress inherits 200000, and Miners in Germany gain safety costs.
A western physician claims to have discovered a new germ in milk. The public reacts with skepticism and a hint of relief that novelty may offset rising prices, while concerns about safety and dairy supply surface in discussions.
The women of Japan share in advancing ideas with men, pushing progress into the nation’s foundations, especially within the home, making Japan ahead of other oriental nations in social progress.
A Washington jury awards 2100 dollars to a woman who injured herself while waiting for a car fight a cold. The ruling follows ongoing debates about women's desire to talk and offers a modest consolation despite implying modest insults to feminine behavior.
The dowager empress of China orders that under no circumstances shall men of evil reputation or local bosses who seek only their own advancement be chosen for provincial assemblies. The passage suggests the rule could profit any nation.
Official charting shows that the Philippine Islands are about 2,600 in number. Before this government made survey and took account of stock, the number of islands had been variously given from 1,200 to 2,000. It is no use trying to count them on an ordinary map, for most of the islands are too small to show.
The canal report states the concrete for the locks would rival building over 22,000 eight room city houses, illustrating the sheer scale of the Pana ma project. The author notes the concrete’s magnitude outshines the abstract concept.
In Holland a 5000 acre public land tract is split into six model farms. Applicants for aid are sent to learn agriculture and then may rent a small holding. The nation also operates a forced labor colony where vagrants are compelled to work on farms and other tasks.
The commissioner of internal revenue reports only ten adults established nationwide for denatured alcohol manufacture. The note emphasizes that while denatured alcohol remains a potential boon, developing a new industry requires time to create a system linking consumer to producer.
A writer muses that the best gift for a woman is cut glass and explains that, like cut glass, a woman reveals her beauty the longer she is studied. He notes his Christmas funds lack, comforted by the thought that her birthday remains to come.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw files for annulment against Harry K Thaw. The suit names his mother Mary Copley Thaw as co-defendant to possibly appoint guardian of his estate. Proof cites Thaw's insanity at marriage and letters to Henry W Longfellow. The case links to the Madison Square Roof Garden tragedy and Thaw's killing of Stanford White.
New York, Charles W Morse and Alfred H Curtis, vice president of the National Bank of North America, were arraigned in federal court before Judge Hough on a joint 29 count indictment charging conspiracy to defraud and to enter fraudulent entries. Both pleaded not guilty with Morse bail set at 30000 and Curtis posting 10000. Attorneys for the defendants were given until March 26 to change pleas or enter demurrers, with the indictments tied to the bank’s activities.
Brookfield Missouri report says Luther Farris, a schoolboy, tried to amuse his 5 year old sister with a shotgun while their mother was ill. The weapon discharged, killing the girl and leaving the boy attempting suicide. he was restrained. The incident occurred five miles northeast of Brookfield.
The last of the famous Washington elms in old St. Pauls church yard was laid low yesterday. In colonial days a line of these trees lined the northern boundary from Broadway toward the river. President Washington tied his horse to one when visiting on Sundays, giving the trees their name.
District Attorney George A. Stidger seeks to establish defendant Guiseppe Alio's sanity before defense denial in the Father Leo Heinrichs murder case at St Elizabeth's Church. Four doctors testified Tuesday that Alia is absolutely sane and sane at the time of the shooting.
Missouri Pacific Railway failed financially in Nebraska during the past six months, losing 255339.97 across lines in the state. Officials filed a protest with the railway commission Tuesday against rate reductions, with every department reporting losses.
Otto W. Steffens, 60, vice president of the American National Bank of Abilene, Texas, died suddenly on Tuesday morning. He was under a five year sentence for misappropriation involving about $160,000.
Boston police theory holds Miss Weed shot Miss Hardee and then killed herself after fleeing a Newton sanitarium. Both women found in bed at the Laurens School. authorities investigate as details remain scarce. Miss Weed, founder of the school, had a history of nervous prostration and melancholy.
A Lisboan carnival in Salsas, Braganza province, featured a staged assassination of King Carlos. A man representing Franco was killed by his son who portrayed Buisa with a revolver that was loaded. The youth, grief-stricken, was restrained from harming himself.
Jackson was acquitted in Caldwell circuit court of membership in a night riders gang accused of burning and injuring property in Princeton. The prosecution alleged he was part of a band that visited the town.
The American minister to Bolivia William B. Sorsby, struck with paralysis last January, is rapidly recovering. He will depart soon for a coast trip to recuperate.
Mrs Francis Dawes wife of Colonel J F Dawes of the A S A and former governor of Nebraska died in Atlanta Ga on Sunday The body will be taken to Nebraska for burial after funeral arrangements are made
The first International Congress of Mothers convened in Washington with delegates from every state and several foreign countries. President Roosevelt opened the convention with a reception and thanked the organization for uplifting the home and training children and mothers.
John Mitchell former United Mine Workers president is boomed as a gubernatorial candidate by the Cook County Democracy Marching Club. He is praised as a man of the people with strong vote-getting appeal while currently in Indianapolis and residing in Spring Valley.
William T. Manning, campaign manager for former Judge Alton B. Parker in the 1904 presidential canvass, died of pneumonia Sunday at his New York residence. Born in San Francisco, he spent many years in newspaper work.
Carlton Weaver associate editor of the Ada News was beaten into insensibility by saloon loungers, amid the paper's battle with Mayor C. O. Barto and town wives. Weaver's Prohibition advocacy is blamed for the attack.
The Thomas car American the lead vehicle in the New York to Paris auto race left Cheyenne at 11 A M for Ogden. E Lynn Mathewson of Denver takes over from Monty Roberts at the wheel as road conditions are reported as splendid.
A Japanese man was arrested in Riepetown Monday night after a struggle during which he nearly bit off two fingers of Clinton, a draftsman. Clinton says the man offered to take him to San Francisco for fortification drawings. Clinton refused and held on until officers arrived.
Indianapolis resident Beatrice Metcalf who caused a Chicago uproar three months earlier by shooting at Lawyer Hamill in the federal building during the Walsh trial was declared violently deranged Tuesday afternoon. Police were summoned to restrain her.
Linn Creek Missouri residents approved prohibition by a decisive margin in Camden County’s local option election held Tuesday. Voter turnout was small but the result stands.
Washington reports that efforts in the house to boost postal workers salaries were defeated. Attempts to amend the post office appropriation bill to provide for higher pay were voted down, ending prospects for salary increases in this session.
Washington report says the house committee on judiciary will grant further hearings for Littlefield's local option prohibition measures. Representatives Boutell and Sabath of Illinois and Bartholdt of Missouri will oppose the bill and speak after the employers liability bill is disposed of.
Senator Clarke of Arkansas denounces pending currency bills in the Senate urging no legislation until an investigation into the causes of the panic is conducted.
The senate post offices and post roads sub committee will finish work Thursday on postal savings bank bills. It includes Carter Burkett and Knox measures and aims to craft a near perfect bill. A feature for children allows buying nine stamps on a card for 1 cent, then depositing it for 10 cents credit.
Washington news reports added delay to the Aldrich currency bill as senators prepare remarks. Senator Tillman will speak Monday and Senator La Follette is set for Tuesday, extending the scheduled debate into next week.
Kansas congressman Scott of Kansas, chair of the agriculture committee, filed a resolution calling for a government inquiry into the causes of price fluctuations in wheat, corn, and other grains.
Washington Senator Heyburn introduced a Wednesday resolution asking the attorney general to inform the Senate if the Northern Pacific Railroad Co has ceased to perform its chartered functions and whether grounds exist to repeal its federal charter. The line operates as Northern Pacific Railway Co under reorganization, not government chartered, and lands granted under the charter are said to have been surrendered to the new company. The inquiry concerns these land grants and related information.
Washington Representative Ache son of Pennsylvania introduced a bill to promote efficiency among military officers by giving preference in promotions to those who are total abstainers.
Washington report notes Wednesday executive session open by the house committee on judiciary. Debate focuses on liability bills tied to Sterling and Bannon employers.
Senator McLaurin of Mississippi argued against new currency legislation asserting no special need for treasury notes during money stringency. He attributed the recent panic to Republican policy and blamed the party for the financial strain.
Western Canada’s former ranching region shines as a top winter wheat area with yields from 38 to 60 bushels per acre. Farmers report returns of 25 to 50 dollars per acre, land values at 12 to 20 dollars per acre, and strong production across Magrath and Lethbridge through Spring Coulee. Notable yields include 45 bushels on 50 acres for H Howes and 39.4 bushels on 1,030 acres for J F Bradshaw, with extensive oat and barley crops and notable revenue from sugar beets and volunteer crops amid favorable weather through November.
A young girl asks Miss Martha why Sally Smethuret, now engaged, chose an uptown flat for her marriage. The crusty family friend responds with wry humor about leaving one’s own neighborhood for a partner.
Historic claim recounts catarrh as a constitutional disease best treated internally. Cheney Co Toledo markets Hall's Catarrh Cure and offers $100 to prove failure to cure. Includes invitation to read brochures and order treatment via druggists. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A quotation attributed to T Farquharson extols selflessness as the path to affection and toil as the route to success, stating only the courageous heart performs brave deeds.
A short note mentions sore throat or cough may affect lungs if unchecked and advertises Brown's Bronchial Troches for immediate relief. It also states that multiplying a woman's words seldom enhances her popularity.
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