28 May 1904
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1904
Page
1
The Troy Weekly Call notes Japan's rapid shift from isolation to naval prowess, citing its shipbuilding progress and a 13.8 knot average in the Kentucky class run. It adds Canadians seek a say in their next governor general, and many migrate to the United States seeking opportunity.
A historical note argues that broad, frequent bulletins by military bureaus can influence war momentum. It suggests that widespread dissemination may cause more damage than sporadic, specialized reports, reflecting on information tactics in conflict.
London is surprised by the marriage of an earl’s widow to her coachman. The unlikely match may signal shifts in English society and hint at changes in the fortunes and quotations of American heiresses and their suitors.
A St Louis couple plan to live on love and breakfast food at sixty cents a day, arguing marriage can be cheaper than the ban imposed by Chicago financiers at under $1000 a year.
A resolution of the general federation of women's clubs bars Mormors from membership, stating that no member may be affiliated with any organization that tolerates or teaches violations of national or state law. The clause targets groups with such practices as indicated in the motion.
Berlin reports accuse corrupt Russian officers of starting a fire at a Cronstadt storehouse to conceal a shortage of uniforms listed as naval stores. Several senior officers are said to be poisoned, with one fleeing abroad.
Dr. C. T. Deane notes total California oil wells last year exceeded 23,000,000 barrels but J. W. Harrison, coal dealer, argues the figure masks the industry’s real impact by effectively displacing about 6,000,000 tons of coal as fuel.
Reported sale of two and a half tons of whalebone at Dun deg hints at a new record price near $15,000 per ton. Observers note the leap, surpassing earlier highs by $1,000 a ton, and ponder causes from fashion demand to whale catches.
Melville E. Stone, AP general manager, spoke to the Federation of Women’s Clubs in St Louis declaring the press and women are the two greatest powers of civilization. He said no line of scandal would appear in an American newspaper if not read and demanded by women.
Mrs. Robert J. Burdette declines to be a Federation of Women's Clubs president candidate. She emphasizes a woman's duty to her husband and home over federation duties, stating her first duty is at home.
The text warns that St Louis is becoming a magnet for men who live by their wits and target the unwary. It advises visitors to keep regular hours avoid questionable areas and resist advances from possible acquaintances. It emphasizes steering clear of gambling and suspicious outsiders to stay safe.
Private advices from Vladivostok confirm the cruiser Bogatyr ran on rocks. Officials have no further details. The report follows earlier notes that Viceroy Alexeief considered resigning for health, but was persuaded to stay. Other dispatches discuss Port Arthur sorties and a torpedo boat destroyer Akatsuki incident with fatalities.
Vice-Admiral Skrydloff arrived in Viadivostok on Sunday after noon. He was greeted at Obeanski station by Maj.-Gen. Vorentez and delegations, then driven to the pier where a service blessed the flag of the cruiser Russia. The visit marked the eighth anniversary of Russia's launch and Skrydloff's saint's day, with royal messages and cheering crowds.
The Times correspondent aboard the Haiman notes Japanese reserves reaching Gen. Kuroki as his lines face Cossack harassment. Port Arthur forces, isolated, aid the third army’s approach while Satsue suffers, and Russian mine actions menace neutral shipping in Pe Chi Li and nearby waters.
Report from Tokio says Japanese forces captured Kai Chou driving Russians toward Tashi Chia and halting their advance on New Chwang. Bombardment near Kai Chou likely prepared for a northwest Liao Tung landing to seize New Chwang and advance toward Liao Yang. Small Japanese forces reportedly landed at Kin Chou bay near Taku Shan at Dayan river mouth west of the Yalu.
New Chwang reports late May 20 details a Japanese retreat after fighting near Feng Wang Cheng. Officials lack fresh data, but sources say Japan aims to force Russian northward moves toward Port Arthur by diverting attention toward Liao Yang and Hai Cheng. Fortifications rise on the Ta lien Wan Kin Chou neck. a spy torched water tanks at the railroad station, part of a possible sabotage plot.
In the Taku Shans district, Japanese forces landed at Taku Shan on Thursday and by seven o clock Friday evening surrounded and routed a Russian cavalry squadron seven miles north of the area near Wang Chi Tung. The Russians suffered heavy casualties and a captain was captured while the Japanese reported no losses.
A dispatch from Vice-Admiral Togo reports admiralty reconnoitering Port Arthur by gunboat squadron and torpedo boats on Thursday with minimal damage and no Japanese casualties, despite heavy crossfire from coastal forts.
May 22 reports from Toki state the battleship Hatsuse was sunk by a Russian mine ten miles offshore. The minefield threatens neutral shipping and a foreign protest is anticipated. Logs from Japanese warships are closely watched here as lantern parades end. American nurses proceed to Hiroshima hospital on the 25th.
In Harbin on May 22 the anticipated meeting of Vice-Admiral Skrydloff and Viceroy Alexieff was postponed as orders direct both admirals to Vladivostok without visiting Mukden. Skrydloff is expected to return to Harbin with staff remaining to oversee dispatches for warships, while the railway remains free of bandit activity to Mukden. Japanese bankers accept terms for a new 50 million loan at 92 with 1 percent interest over seven years.
Illinois State News reports Van Coleman a black trusty at St. Clair county jail in Belleville received 30 extra days for conspiring with Mrs. Thompson to steal jelly. He faced vagrancy charges from East St. Louis and was fined 25 dollars plus costs, extending his sentence.
Col Robert Fort of Lacon, candidate for the Republican lieutenant governor nomination, died at St. John's hospital in Springfield from pneumonia contracted while attending the deadlocked Republican convention. He was 38, a state senator, college educated, and a farmer. Fort trained in military engineering, served in the Spanish American War, and led state militia encampment arrangements.
Chief Purdy and his officers in East St Louis arrest about 25 suspicious characters nightly for vagrancy. Those unable to justify themselves are ordered to leave town or face workhouse time.
John M. McMahon of East St. Louis was sent to Pontiac Reformatory by County Judge Hay in Belleville for removing brasses from railroad cars. His father David McMahon testified the boy was beyond control in court.
In Hillsboro at the circuit court Judge William Farmer grants a new trial for Edgar Copeland who was convicted at the April term for the murder of Henry Green a farmer near Walshville last year. The jury sentenced Copeland to death.
The Chicago sanitary and ship canal is accurately portrayed in the Palace of Liberal Arts at the St Louis World's Fair by colored models exhibited by the sanitary district of Chicago, illustrating ongoing controversy nationwide.
A thief who robbed St Elizabeths hospital of 3500 dollars in cash and checks sent back part of the haul. An envelope with three certified checks totaling 1200 dollars arrived with the morning mail at the hospital.
Miss Josephine Lotz a clerk at Wangelin s confectionery in Belleville was bitten on the hand by a large tarantula while unloading bananas from a wagon Prompt medical attendance removed serious possibilities and no further harm occurred in this incident
An unidentified Black man was fatally shot at a Costello Construction Co. levee camp north of Granite City. F J Costello surrendered, claiming self defense, as authorities investigate the incident.
Michael Noonan died at Mt Sterling after consuming lemon extract. He had been drinking heavily for several days and was found beyond medical aid.
Charles Hevern, a packer for Rogers & Baldwin Hardware Co., Springfield, plunged from the fifth floor into the basement through an elevator shaft and died about an hour later.
John A Segersoll a Sweden native was instantly killed by an Illinois Central train at Binney while a bridge worker. Roach and Clegg convicted of murdering Conductor John Keith on an electric car platform in East St Louis. Episcopal diocese convention adjourned at Peoria to meet in Quincy next year. Walter E Johnson died after being kicked while unloading lumber at Moline.
A 6000 car procession will enter St. Louis on August 10 in the largest parade of automobiles yet. Augustus Post of the American Motor Association reports broad support and plans include delegates from New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Philadelphia and Harrisburg joining Milwaukee Chicago Minneapolis St Paul Des Moines en route. Six routes have been chosen with all tourists meeting in Illinois towns 75 to 100 miles from St. Louis. The National Automobile Manufacturers Association shifts its endurance event to join the St. Louis tour, boosting added cars for the World’s Fair parade.
A blaze discovered at 12730 p m in the four story American Supply Co building at Second and Franklin spread quickly, threatening L M Rumsey Manufacturing J W Burns Belting & Hose Garlock Packing Co. Firefighters faced rapid spread. damage to American Supply estimated at 60 000 to 70 000 with a total loss of the building owned by W I Kites.
The Methodist general conference committee on episcopacy assigns episcopal residences. New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, Cincinnati, Buffalo, Chicago, St. Louis, Denver, Chattanooga, Minneapolis, Portland, San Francisco, Shanghai, Zurich, and Buenos Ayres receive bishops Fowler Godsell McCabe Cranston Spellmeyer Nerry McDowell Fitzgerald Warren Wilson Joyce Moore Hamilton Bashford Burt Neely.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs announces the election of officers led by President Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker of Colorado. Other posts include first vice president Mrs. Philip N. Moore of Missouri and recording secretary Mrs. Mary Belle King Sherman of Illinois, with a slate of directors from multiple states.
In St Louis on May 26 Miss Helen M Gould, invited by the King’s Daughters, could not attend the reception at Central U M C A. She sent a note of regrets and a 500 dollar check to Miss Jennie M Greenwood for World’s Fair work, to aid girls and women in need at the Woman’s Anchorage.
Miss Beatrice May Clifton a 23 year old stenographer and former cashier and secretary at two firms, shot herself in the left breast Tuesday evening amid ill health claims. The incident occurred in St Louis on Third street near the printing house where she worked.
In Buffalo New York on May 26 the Presbyterian General Assembly approved by a two thirds vote a resolution that would bar Presbyterian ministers from marrying divorced persons who are eligible in churches within the denomination.
The worst rain and hail storm in years swept northwest Nebraska and southern South Dakota on Tuesday night. Tracks on Northwestern and Union Pacific lines were inundated in several spots, bridges washed out, and thousands of acres of crops damaged by ender water.
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