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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1907
Page
3
A reader letters praise Peruna for catarrh relief with Mrs N P Lawler of Pittsburg Kansas and Dora Hayden of Washington DC endorsing it after rapid improvement. The letters highlight recovery in days and recommend the remedy to others with catarrh.
The piece recounts Rear Admiral Mead’s recollection of a profanity-prone mate who was publicly corrected by a strict captain. The mate’s anger flared when a boatswain erred, yet he restrained himself and shouted only a censored rebuke about the boatswain’s “naughty” error.
Springfield reports Almost fatal slashing of the state board of charities appropriation bill passed by the senate sparks a major showdown. Commissioners Emil Hirsch Frank Billings Julia Lathrop John T. McAnally and Clara P. Poearland lead a public backed push to reform and halt Maladministration of state institutions and county almshouses. Senate cuts from 2 660 916 to 1 880 702 praised as strong measures.
A report by Senate Committee Chairman Henson condemns Joliet state penitentiary for dire sanitary conditions with no plumbing sewerage light or ventilation and urges immediate removal. It also harshly criticizes the criminal insane asylum building for shoddy construction weak foundations cheap materials and dangerous fire risk due to thin walls soft plaster and poor ventilation.
The Chicago and Western Indiana railroad merger bill, known as 777, passed second reading 98 to 33 amid controversy. Mr Hull objected but then supported it after assurances of purpose and protection for capital, with others opposing the measure. Chairman Bush led the railroad committee and Hull spoke from the floor.
Senator Glackin introduced a bill to require every employer to report, within 30 days, any injury or death of an employee caused by an accident. The state bureau of labor statistics would compile and publish annual summaries of these figures.
The house committee on statutory revision reported a favorable recommendation for Senate Bill 201. The measure would delay any divorce decree for three months after default or appearance. The Chicago Bar Association urges the bill's passage.
Attorney General Stead has begun action in LaSalle circuit court seeking 3,009,000 dollars in back taxes alleged due the state from Winds Central Railroad. This case concerns a prior supreme court ruling deemed bad for jurisdiction.
State board of charities criticizes county almshouse care for the insane in Illinois, detailing barbaric treatments and urging state action. The 220 page document cites historic neglect, argues county units cannot solve the problem, and endorses state funding and new facilities beyond Cook County.
County Superintendent Charles F. Easterday seeks $41 travel expenses in a mandamus file against State Auditor McCullough. He argues a 1905 legislative repeal did not touch the daily expense provision of one dollar for traveling to rural schools, a test suit with nationwide impact if upheld.
Governor Deneen convened superintendents of state institutions to assess the impact of a one million dollar cut in charitable institutions appropriations and to decide on possible actions. If the state board of charities and the superintendents find the senate bill insufficient for reforms and the legislature passes it as is, the governor will veto and call an extra session.
Illinois House committee on military affairs voted to report House Bill 294 back to the chamber with a recommendation to pass. The measure would organize the Illinois National Guard into a division under a major general and amend the military code, while section 11 restricting employers from firing Guard members was removed for separate consideration.
The Audubon Society urges the Senate and Governor to block a proposed 15 cent bounty on each crow killed. Introduced by Rep Harris and passed by the House, the petition objects that the measure encourages evading game laws and fails to define wildlife value within nature’s order.
The plan by Governor Deneen and legislators calls for abandoning the current penitentiaries and using 1500 to 2000 acres for a new prison grounds. The project would house the northern penitentiary the asylum for the criminal insane at Menard the women’s prison and the epilepsy institution if created. Estimated total cost about 1.6 to 2 million dollars spread over ten years with 500 thousand this session and 300 thousand annually afterward.
In Elgin the bodies of infant twins, a boy and girl, were recovered from the Fox river near the insane hospital pumping station. Stephen Boras, while fishing, pulled up a pasteboard box with the bodies attached to the hook. County Physician Vaill said the infants had been in the water several days and were likely only a few hours old at death. No marks or wrap details were found on the box or blanket.
A farmer, Fred Hensohn, started from Chalfin bridge toward home aboard a mule that returned riderless and mud covered. Neighbors and his son searched, locating Hensohn’s body in soft mud a slough. It appears he tried to cross the slough in deep mud to shorten the distance to home.
The Labor Party central committee filed petitions in Henry County circuit court seeking a recount of April 16 city election ballots. Incumbent mayor William T. Pierce lost to Samuel Bradbury by 12 votes in a 3000 vote city tally.
In Jacksonville Philip Stringham a juror known for his intoxication died by ingesting poison after the jury was dismissed overnight Stringham failed to appear at noon the next day Judge Baldwin reprimanded him discharged the jury and ordered a new trial The report notes the juror had been serving as a rep rimander in court for intoxication.
Robinson-Ed Plummer of Warren Indiana was fatally shot at the Big Four and Illinois Central junction in this city after being ordered off railway property. He and a friend were challenged by a stranger who fired, the bullet entering the abdomen. Plummer says he does not know the shooter. He is identified as a machinist.
The disappearance of Margaret Kelly on the eve of her wedding remains a town sensation as investigators search Joliet for the missing bride to be. Her mother is distraught and brothers devote all efforts to locating her, with families pressing for answers.
The Immanuel Lutheran church corner store was laid on Monday with Rev. Fred Piper conducting the ceremony. The site marks the historic Moore place first settled in 1713 and was donated by Louis Stickan Jr.
A large hay barn owned by Fred Morrison at Bayle City burned, containing about 300 tons of hay, a hay press, wagon and other machinery. The estimated loss is around $8,000, largely covered by insurance.
Paxton E. Lowry 70 longtime editor and publisher of the Gibson Courier died at his Gibson City home. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon.
Henry C. Beckwith a prominent farmer and local office holder from Kilbourne died Monday at age 60. He was a well known figure in the community and his passing leaves a vacancy in local leadership and agricultural circles.
Justice Geo E Law earns the nickname The Marrying Squire for having married about 1400 couples. He recalls kidney trouble ten years ago, with back pain and frequent sediment in urine. three boxes of Deans Kidney Pills cured him in 1897 and he has remained free of kidney issues since. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The Ohio State Journal notes how spring lamb and peas symbolize innocence and civilization. The poem’s lines link the peas to tender care and gentle nature, vanishing with frost but returning with rosy mornings and blossoms, inviting calm reflection and fresh imagination.
Mrs George J Steese of 701 Coburn St Akron Ohio reports a severe skin outbreak on her infant daughter was cured after using Cutiura Soap and Ointment. She tried three doctors and many remedies with no success but claims rapid recovery after half a cake of Soap and a box of Ointment. She would pay five dollars if needed. August 30 1905.
A quotation from Woman's Life arguing that women shape society, create and sustain class distinctions, inspire men's ambitions, and act as social bulwark, autocrat, and snob, while men rule the world yet are governed by women.
An OCR fragment notes Putnam dyes claiming brighter colors for goods and packages, alongside an ad for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup a children's teething remedy claiming gum irritation relief and pain reduction. The passage ends reflecting on life battles poverty and obscure yet grand heroes.
A testimonial extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood purifier curing rheumatism in many forms including advanced stages. Mrs Ellen A Russell of Auburn Maine claims fifteen years of ill health due to impure blood, with heart weakness and joint pain improved after taking the pills. The ad asserts the pills also treat nervous debility indigestion headaches neuralgia and partial paralysis and promotes a free pamphlet and diet book. They are sold by druggists or by the Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY.
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