08 May 1909
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1909
Page
1
New wireless reporting helps ships warn of icebergs and wrecks, enabling quicker avoidance. The system promises safer seas, easier mass communications, and cheaper long distance calls as wireless tech advances. An Atchison girl sought marriage, visited four sisters to hear their tales, then replied she could be ready in a month.
An American engineer has perfected a water supply system for St Vincent, a British West Indian island repeatedly devastated by hurricanes and the Soufriere volcano. The new method directs water to where it is most needed, promising renewed activity and prosperity for the islanders.
The article notes two men who kidnapped two young girls were immediately shot by pursuers near a pioneer town. It argues such vigilant actions reflect intense public feeling and urge that law should run its course, with swift exemplary punishment if proved.
In late accounts the crowd prince of Servia resigns his right to the throne, a prudent act likened to a well-bred dog accompanying his exit with dignity. The throne may soon be vacant and likely hawked among European royal families as a new national asset.
Vera Cruz reports harbor injury from recent quakes lifting the bottom. Vessels drawing 24 feet now touch bottom while entering the docks. A whimsical note claims seismic activity spared island formation to seal the port. Island painting rises as a Florida industry amid rising coastal land prices.
Jefferson City moves to forfeit the charters of Missouri’s 16 large railways in a quo warranto suit led by Attorney General Major, alleging a conspiracy to fix passenger and freight rates. Governor Hadley critiques the St Louis 3 cent fare, while Major accuses railroads of coercing rates and stalling business.
The Turkish cabinet resigns and Tewfix Pasha loses power as Hilmi Pasha may form a more stable government. Mehmed V calls public acclaim, while Abdul Hamid’s partisans push to undermine his successor. Executions of thirteen civilians and soldiers take place in multiple locations, with placards bearing the crimes. Mourad of Nizam faces court martial as sultan’s firman confirms sentences. Bodies hang publicly until late afternoon, witnessed by about 100000 people.
American Ambassador Griscom and Foreign Secretary Tittoni opened negotiations in Rome to modify the United States Italian extradition treaty. The goal is mutual surrender of blackhanders and suspects, closing routes for their flight between the two nations.
The Grover Cleveland memorial committee in Chicago has chosen a statue as the fitting tribute to the late president. A finance committee will raise $100000 for the project and oversee the funding details. The statue is planned for a lakeside location on the lake front.
Bert Russell of Aberdeen is arrested near Waubay on a charge of beating his wife with a sharp instrument. He fled from police, seized a knife, and fatally cut his own throat, dying instantly. Local officers reported probable fatal injuries to the wife.
In Waterloo Iowa gasoline tank of a popcorn wagon operated by H Green exploded Monday night injuring Green and shattering all windows at First National Bank and nearby buildings.
Fire destroyed the Merchants' hotel in Stanberry Missouri early Monday morning. Twenty guests fled in their night clothes to escape the blaze amid a second hotel fire there in ten years. Local fire crews battled flames, with damage described as extensive and under investigation for cause.
President Taft and diplomats joined the unveiling of the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow statue in Washington. The Marine Band played Hiawatha and The Star-Spangled Banner as the 12 year memorial project culminated. Chief Justice Fuller presided. Rev. Charles Wood delivered invocation. speeches highlighted Longfellow as poet and citizen with support from Mabie and Perry.
President Taft promised Senator Culberson of Texas to visit Galveston at the first opportunity. If a trip occurs this fall he intends to return through the South, signaling a broad southern swing.
In Mannheim Baden Prince Karl von Wrede was unseated during the Badenia steeplechase on Tuesday. He suffered a severe brain concussion and his horse was killed.
Paris reports former President Castro plans to leave for Venezuela after a follower states the population rises against President Gomez. Troop revolts are said to demand the return of the deposed ruler and new disturbances are anticipated as Gomez is not in the capital and Velutin lacks power against angry patriots.
Washington reports Oscar L. Straus, former secretary of commerce and labor, has taken the ambassadorial role to Turkey succeeding John G. A. Leishman who moves to Rome. W. W. Rockhill will depart Peking for St. Petersburg replacing John W. Riddle. Rockhill's China experience is seen as valuable in handling Russian administration issues at his new station.
Conservative Episcopal members in Atlantic City halted services at the Church of the Ascension linked Men’s Church. The plan to draw large crowds with cigars pipes and moving pictures drew national attention before the temporary closing. In Mexico Missouri veteran pedestrian Edward Payson Weston rested there after a westward journey. Rain threatens to slow roads as a new week begins.
Former provisional Cuban governor Charles K. Magoon will depart New York on the Lapland May 22 bound for Antwerp and will spend about six months touring Europe. He is noted for his earlier administration in Cuba and will visit multiple European capitals during the journey.
New York athlete Martin J. Sheridan of the Irish American Athletic Club shattered the record Sunday by throwing the Olympic discus freestyle from a seven foot circle, reaching 138 feet 2 inches.
In Pana Charles B Thompson candy shop proprietor jailed for a five dollar worthless check. his wife later returns money and pays a twenty dollar fine. Freeport John B Taylor pioneer racetrack owner dies from blood poisoning after a runaway tragedy. Elgin police hunt pyromaniac Andrew Hanson from insane asylum. Waukegan Zion City teeters on municipal rebellion amid party strife. Peoria arches of new bridge collapse after opening. no injuries. Chebanie Mrs E M Davis seeks her photographer husband missing in Chicago with funds. Bartonville fire spreads through G W Hermann store and nearby homes amid strong winds. Springfield Gov Deneen seeks Chicago suspect John H Hooper for confidence game. Sycamore Byron Wyman, prominent farmer and soil expert, dies at 70. Feehanville search for missing boys Thomas Murkein and Henry Lawrence at St Marys. Chicago fire kills two firefighters in blaze at Illinois Central elevator triggered by lightning. massive damage. Rockford widow Margaret Griffen found murdered. flatiron used in assault and robbery suspected. Carterville hailstorm causes damage to barns and skylights with eggsized stones. Bloomington Albert Jackson commits suicide amid ill health. Porter McDougal Smith of Chicago funeral in Bloomington after a college campus murder in Northampton.
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