Busse Sets Public Platform For Troy Mayoral Bid
Chris Busse, Citizens party mayoral candidate, outlines his plan for city governance focusing on timely, substantial improvements. He advocates affordable street repairs, permanent infrastructure on Main Street, safer sidewalks, and orderly trolley and water system work, stressing responsiblefunding and contract enforcement.
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Leading Features and Today's Call in Early News
A compact page highlights leading features and briefs from Capitol and Washington. Notices span society, fashion, taxation updates, and miscellaneous items, with a focus on current events and editorials.
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School Fund Distributed In County Wide Allocation
County Superintendent John W. Greel announces the distributable serial fund division with April disbursements to county school treasurers. The total fund is 20240.55 and includes portions from the state school fund 642 from the State's Attorney Gillham office and fines allocated by county justices. Township allocations and upcoming electric service plans with Glen Carbon are noted, alongside local dental notices and a subscription plea for The Call readers to recruit new subscribers.
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Louis Willande
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Upper Alton
T. G. Formerson
Wedding News and Community Notes From Local Social Circle
A town clerk reports social events and personal notices. Brides Ethel Dosti and Eliah Ruegger are mentioned along with other visitors, birthdays, and family visits in Collinsville and St Louis. Various residents travel for health, education, or family get togethers, with mentions of local celebrations and guests at homes.
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Eliah Ruegger
Local Election Officials List Town Positions
Vague OCR reads a roster of town clerks assessors constables and a school trustee with several names and initials, listing duties and dates for election purposes.
Democratic voters hold Starvis township econvention
In Starvis township at the econvention on a Saturday in April the Democratic voters named the ticket for the township election on Presday April 6. The present slate is incomplete with only one candidate for justice of the peace and constable. The gathering was opened by Cone rok Committeeman Therbert Elorsley who read the official call, then adjourned to Rieder's opera house for a poem. On reconvening Elorsley was chosen chairman Carl George Liebler secretary. nomination procedure followed with contention over town clerk and several candidates named. Attempts to fill vacancies and secure a stable slate continued as the convention adjourned.
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Promoters push Madison County Belt railway plan forward
Promoters of the Madison County belt railway persist with plans after courting the McKinley syndicate for an all line project. A potential route would run from near Clear Carlon to High Island, with a $9,800,000 bond issue necessary for construction. ALG Edwards & Sons of St Louis handle the bond issuance, and a Washington DC visit is planned to discuss finance with Commissioner McWindey. Meanwhile, Vinca Biffert, a local elder and longtime member of Concordia Vernervercin, died in St Louis after a prolonged illness, with services held in Troy. An advertisement in The Call’s Classifieds promises reader results.
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Fire damages merchandise at Market Street store
Fire damaged a stack of goods at a Market Street store late Sunday night, threatening the building and nearby property. Firefighters battled flames after a 1:50 am discovery by Peter Behott, flooding the interior with water and forcing doors open. The blaze caused extensive smoke and damage, with investigators noting possible stock losses and insurance coverage.
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Among Church and Society Event Notices and Local News
The piece lists church gatherings and community events across multiple denominations in April and May, including Presbyterian, Baptist, and Christan assemblies. It notes meetings with pastors and lay leaders, upcoming services, charity drives, and a bake sale. It also mentions a medical discovery and a government appointment affecting hiring practices.
Court House Items Of The Mirele Term Indictments
The docket lists numerous indictments including Frank Miller and Geo Winters for burglary and theft with bail amounts ranging from 500 to 600 dollars. Several defendants face assault with intent to murder and related charges. others are tied to liquor license violations and various felonies. Additional names appear across the array of charges, with multiple defendants named for larceny and obtaining money by false pretenses and related offenses.
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Geo Winters
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Charles Brink
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Wry Moorelock
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Robert Locker
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Richard Frarrieh
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