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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1906
Page
1
The Troy Weekly Call notes two independent claims about baldness. It states there are no bald criminals and no bald lunatics, while offering various antiquated observations about eye strain and Bolivian customs. The piece juxtaposes old curiosities with pale anecdotal evidence.
Mrs Richard H Savage owns the famous Sheridan's Ride valued at 5900 dollars and a senate bill proposes buying it for display in the capitol corridor. A bird eating spider was placed in Cincinnati Zoo insect house, known to prey on bright humming birds and tropical finches.
The Dutch used tobacco pipe units to express travel distances between locations. A distance is described as a set number of pipefuls, implying the time it takes to smoke that many pipes to cover the distance. The text notes Holland’s colonies are sixty times larger than the mother country.
An ounce of radium was described as containing enough energy to lift 10,000 tons a mile above Earth. Authorities claimed radium could tow a 12,000 ton ship 6,000 sea miles at 15 knots using about 22 ounces of radium.
The pope’s French bishops struggle with his Venetian accent, now fashionable in Vatican circles. Venetian dishes appear in demand, and in wealthy Roman homes Venetian antiquities dominate decor.
The rule in England forbids arrests on Sundays except for treason felony or breach of the peace. Royal family servants bishops peers and peeresses MPs enjoy civil process freedoms, and MPs gain protection during parliamentary sittings and 40 days before and after each session.
The article notes two forms of tattooing among Congo women. One marks tribe origin and birthplace, serving as a lifelong certificate of birth and nationality. The other type is decorative, reflecting fashion and flirtation as women inscribe the epochs of their lives on their bodies.
Early Greeks and Romans rode horses bareback as saddles were unknown. Modern saddles with pommel and stirrups appeared late, with Nero's cavalry coverings noted. Bare back riders mocked them in German forests. Saddles with trees arose in the fourth century and stirrups three centuries after.
A sensational tale describes the greatest dental operation on an elephant in the City of Mexico. The 12 inch by 14 inch tooth was drilled, a iron bar inserted, and a rope tied to four horses to pull the tooth loose while cocaine anesthetized the animal.
Timil eta hours of Paris rode a bicycl e815 miles and 291 yards in 24 hours at an average 84 miles per hour, a feat overshadowing all auto endurance contests. Considering delays, the rider pedaled at 50 mph for long stretches, with extreme strain on the body evident from the description.
San Francisco reports tighter bread line rules under Gen. Greely with able-bodied men pressured to take work, women must prove need, and relief tickets limited. Officials foresee major drop in daily food distribution by June 1 as aid shifts toward savings banks and other funding sources. Paris and Toronto pledges seek direct relief contributions amid mounting distress.
In Pointe-a-Pitre Guadeloupe May 6 election closed after a tense campaign with rioting. René Boisneuf shot and killed a rival, his residence looted, and he was arrested with 15 others as marines watched. Authorities found arms in Boisneuf’s house and order remained fragile in the colony.
District Attorney Jerome and assistants seized account books cancelled checks and a document from the Mutual Life Insurance Company supply department. They were taken to the criminal courts building as Jerome and aides examined the papers amid belief he sought data for use by the insurance grand jury.
William W. Rose, Democrat, reclaimed the Kansas City mayoralty by about 1,600 votes over E. E. Venard and David Harris after a special election. The race centered on enforcement of prohibition and anti-gambling laws, with Rose favoring licensing and revenue generation from such venues. The Supreme Court previously ousted Rose, ruling he remained ineligible to run.
Birmingham responds to telegram from Jerome C Berryman Caledonia Missouri sole survivor of 1844 conference of the Methodist church South. He died at Farmington Missouri at noon Tuesday born Kentucky February 22 1810 celebrated ninety six last February ordained after moving to Missouri at age 11 and entering the ministry a year later.
An unidentified man walked Hoboken main street Tuesday kicking an American flag, was mobbed by citizens, clubbed by a policeman, and sentenced by a court to six months for flag abuse. He refused to reveal his identity when questioned. The Recorder warned him and he stated the flag is only good for that purpose.
Miss Lulu Lehman daughter of Julius Lehman one of the convicted St Louis boodlers returned from Jefferson City after a three minute talk with Governor Felk. She presented a petition for commutations of her father seven year sentence signed by A C Maroney Judges Bishop and Ryan and all jurors. The governor said he would take the case under advisement and act in a few days.
Lincoln May 9 The Burlington Railroad Co announces letting of a contract to Kilpatrick Brothers and Collins for new yards in Lincoln and rebuilding and double tracking of lines between Lincoln and Milford The Lincoln yardage will be quadrupled and the contract calls for an expenditure of 2 000 000 dollars
Xenia Ohio May 9 The Jumbo glazing mill of the Miami Powder Co Goes plant exploded at 120 a m Tuesday. The large frame structure held many tons of powder and left a huge crater. No fire occurred and the blast shook area for miles.
San Francisco on May 10 welcomed news from insurers that fire losses would be paid soon. Officials said the funds would circulate, aiding banks and the public, and salvage of burned properties would proceed. A reconstruction meeting set wages for public and private labor at 2.50 for nine hours and urged employers to pay daily to aid relief.
Philadelphia broker Harrison Snyder & Co. declares bankruptcy after Edwin S. Greenfield confesses to a six year defalcation totaling at least 100000 dollars. Greenfield, 30, admitted stealing funds while head clerk, using a power of attorney to access securities. bail set at 10600, possible loss now estimated between 125000 and 175900 dollars, receiver Richard M. Vollum named.
The Imperial Limited halted on the Canadian Pacific main line near Kamloops at 250 miles from Vancouver. Robbers forced the engineer to uncouple the mail car and tow it a mile away where they rifled the registered letters.
Vermilion South Dakota May 10 Miss Lilian Young daughter of State Senator Warren Young and student at the state university died from a bullet wound fired by fellow student Hazel Lotze daughter of C E Lotze Vermilion Avenue The woods near the Missouri river heard several competing explanations including a love affair duel or accidental shooting during target practice with the most likely version being an unintentional shot by Lotze.
A metal cylinder three inches wide was found buried on the Jefferson City capitol lawn. Officials concluded it was a cell from an electric dry battery, and the note of a possible infernal machine was dismissed. Gov. Folk said a gardener found the object and discarded it after inspection.
Boston May 10 Following the defeat of the anti bucket shop bill several representatives were alleged to have said they were offered money to vote against the measure The matter was referred to District Attorney Moran who summoned the accused reps before the grand jury Moran intends to call the entire legislature before the jury to testify.
After talks with President Keef of the Longshoremen's union and dock managers, lake longshoremen's strike is settled. Workers will return to duties on last season's wagon basis pending a further conference.
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