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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
3
The itemized world in tabloid form reports Col John Jacob Astors estate at about 75000000 with an 80000000 outside limit. It notes a Winston Salem tobacco warehouse fire destroying 3500000 pounds of tobacco and lists various political and social upheavals including Tafts appointments and Titanic recoveries.
Agricultural Station guidance recommends quick growing mixes to replace failed clover. Oats and Canada field peas maturing by mid to late June provide green forage, with multiple seedings to extend supply. After harvest, disk and reseed. German millet or soy beans offer heavier hay with soy beans prized for protein. inoculate soil with soy bean bacteria for best results.
An essay arguing civilization rises through individual improvement and household reform, advocating domestic science and industrial training in public schools. It cites Germany's educational system, noting high participation and growth, and calls for policies to expand practical schooling while maintaining cultural studies. The piece stresses moral and spiritual power from educated, skilled citizens.
The cable ship Mackay Bennett arrived in Halifax with 190 Titanic victims recovered at sea, 116 buried at sea. Crew stood with bared heads as coffins lined the deck, guards and police kept the pier clear while undertakers began removing uncoffined bodies. Among the recovered are two women and Col. John Jacob Astor's body was said to be among the pile. White Star officials supervised the docking process.
Ambassador Wilson protested to the Mexican government after police seized 30 of 1000 rifles sent to American citizens for self defense and ordered distribution to stop. He also sent a long cable to Washington detailing the incident.
Chicago saloon owners report falling daily receipts as men of all classes drink less. More than 500 license renewals are expected to be skipped on the first day of the second quarter, reflecting a broad movement toward temperance in the city.
St Paul Minn The government filed a long planned trust suit in federal district court against the $140 000 000 International Harvester company known as the Harvester Trust alleging violation of the Sherman law and seeking dissolution.
New Orleans reports a tornado medical emergency in the northeastern Louisiana area. The cyclone struck Gilbert area killing eight field workers and raising overall fatalities to ten. Local officials warn of continuing danger as rescue operations continue.
The Venezuelan cabinet has resigned and the directors of the ministries have assumed temporary control of their departments. No reason was stated for the resignation.
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