Various Observations From The Troy Weekly Call
A collection of breezy, offbeat notes touching on rail mileage in the Philippines water power versus money in Wall Street beauty doctors and sunspots Europe catering to American visitors a Louisiana steel sawmill project a saltwater flounder found in the Rhine secret eastern marriage a fading patent remedy rebranded as furniture polish England coal replacing wood for fuel a fly with disease germs and references to stock gambling a cheerful outlook for Wall Street and a quip about the Merry Widow hat affecting men’s eyes
China Opens to Breakfast Cereals and Substitutes
China begins tentative use of Western food substitutes. In time, Chinese consumers may learn to embrace breakfast cereals cold-storage eggs and other substitute foods as part of dietary modernization.
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China
Poet Beheaded in Hayti Reveals Political Motive
A Haytian execution a few days ago is linked to the poet's political affiliations rather than his literary work. Authorities emphasize the fatal act stemmed from politics, not poetry.
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Hayti
New Zealand Sailor Drug Fashion Catches Attention
The smooth-shod faces of our sailor drugs may set a new fashion in Auk land. The New Zealand cast of countenance is the kind which symbolizes hard times for the barber.
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Aukland
New Zealand
Baltimore Commission Man Sees Doom in October 1914
A Baltimore commission man predicts two thirds of humanity will be slain in October 1914. He says the millennium ahead is especially appealing to undertakers and those who serve the dead.
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Baltimore Commission
New York pawnbrokers required to keep public books
In New York City there are 238 pawnbrokers and the law requires their books be open to the mayor, criminal courts, magistrates, and police for inspection.
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New York City
Brooklyn Wife Seeks Her Kittens in Court Ruling
A Brooklyn wife fled to her mother after her husband hid the family kittens. The court refused her request to take household goods, leaving the animal question unresolved as a petty domestic dispute.
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Brooklyn
Infant Kaiser’s First Mischief with Mustache
A humorous anecdote recalls young Wilhelm II at age five grabbing Chancellor Bismarck’s mustache and twisting it. The royal nurse flogged him, remarking the pain to both. the future emperor quipped that the pain differed in degree.
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Bismarck
Kaiser
PEI Ban on Automobiles Sparks Public Safety Debate
A Prince Edward Island legislature passes a bill to banish automobiles as a menace to public safety. Automobilists protest, claiming hardship, while pedestrians appear unwilling to be martyrs, signaling a drastic shift in local transport policy.
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Prince Edward Island
Revival of 1903 Boyard Fete Promises Russian Splendor
In St Petersburg acclaim for reviving the 1903 boyard fete traces the dream of an opulent court spectacle. Noble era czarina costumes weighed heavy, with millions in jewels sewn by a dozen women for Alexis Michaelovitch’s first wife. The gown, over 60 pounds, has not been worn since.
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Gayety
St. Petersburg
Ivan the Terrible
Alexis Michaelov
Tornado Hits Alva Oklahoma Wrecks Farms Killing Four
A tornado near Alva Oklahoma early Wednesday morning killed four people Peter Rudy his wife and two children crushed under wrecked house timbers. Several farm houses were destroyed and crops ruined over miles with downed wires and extensive damage reported seven miles east of town.
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Wichita
Kas
Alva
Okla
Peter Rudy
Rudys
Drawn gun ends three week tunnel strike in Chicago
In Chicago sixty striking workers gathered as A B Cramer of Illinois Tunnel Co called a union vote. Twenty armed employees seized the meeting ending the three week strike. Cramer says armed men were company workers acting as spies in the union.
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Chicago
A. B. Cramer
Illinois Tunnel Co
Cramer
Tunnel Company
Seek Mrs Gunness Cousin in Gunness Case
Sheriff Smutzer received a Minneapolis dated letter claiming a Mrs Gunness cousin in Ashby Minnesota named Goldsett. The note hints at a farm purchase near Gunness and an alleged accomplice, prompting immediate investigation. Pieces from the Gunness case include a human limb found in a pond and coroner Haynes testing stomachs for poisoning evidence. The charred remains of Mrs Gunness and three children await burial until Roy Lamphere’s fate is known, to be shown to the jury.
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Laporte
Ind
Smutzer
Minneapolis
Gunness
Mack
Husband and Father Held in Owen Sound Murder
Port Huron report says Mrs J F Creighton daughter of US Commissioner Harris and her two daughters were killed at Owen Sound Ontario. Her husband is held pending investigation. The couple wed about 18 months ago in Ypsilanti Michigan where she was known as Mrs F J Chapman.
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Port Huron
Mich
J. F. Creighton
United States
Harris
Owen Sound
Ont
Sundry Civil Bill Passes House For $112 Million Fact
Washington The House on Monday agreed to the conference report on the sundry civil bill providing $112,000,000 in appropriations. The measure now awaits the president's signature to become law. Porto Rican Bill Advances To President After Senate Amendments The House, by unanimous consent and on motion of Porto Rican commissioner Larginaga, agreed to the senate amendments fixing the status of the Porto Rico provisional regiment of infantry. The bill proceeds to the president for signature.
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Washington
House
Larginaga
Senate
Porto Rico
House approves senate amendments on child labor bill DC
By unanimous consent the house Monday agreed to the senate amendments to the bill regulating child labor in the District of Columbia. The action sends the bill to the president for signature.
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Washington
House
Senate
District of Columbia
Missouri Representative A Barthololdt introduces lobbyist publicity bill
Washington report notes Representative Barthololdt of Missouri introduced a lobbyist publicity bill. It requires every person retained to promote or oppose executive approval of bills or resolutions by either house to file a written declaration of business with the United States attorney general. The measure aims to add further hurdles for lobbying activities.
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Washington
Bartholdt
Missouri
House
United States
May Sell Spokane Reservation Lands For Forest Plan
A Washington house bill passed Monday authorizes the interior secretary to sell surplus allotted lands of the Spokane Indian reservation and to place the reservation's timber lands into a national forest.
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Spokane Reservation
Washington
House
Secretary of the Interior
Spokane Indian Reservation
Bridal Pair in Box Car in Chicago Yard
A New York bride dressed as a man was found with her husband in a box car in South Chicago yards early Wednesday. They claimed a week of marriage and said they were riding west to homestead lands in South Dakota. They used the names Max J. Bender and wife of New York, showed a marriage certificate dated May 18, and the girl claimed to be a high school graduate. They were released.
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Chicago
New York
South Dakota
Max J. Bender
Favorable Report On National Bureau of Mines Bill
Washington Senator Dick, chair of the senate committee on mines and mining, reported favorably Monday the bill establishing a national bureau of mines, which has already passed the house.
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Mining Bureau
Washington
Senate Committee On Mines and Mining
National Bureau of Mines
House
Pension Appropriation Bill Clears House Conference
Washington The house late Monday approved the conference report on the pension appropriation bill. The measure carries a total appropriation of 163 million dollars and moves toward the president for signature as part of the ongoing supply measures.
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Washington
House
Moncer
Admiral Crowninshield Dies in Philadelphia Hospital
Rear Admiral A. S. Crowninshield died at Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia from arterial sclerosis after an operation for a polypus. His wife was at his side. The longtime Navy officer had been ill for weeks and underwent several operations in the past two years. He entered the hospital four weeks ago and grew weaker until his death, following heart-affecting complications.
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Philadelphia
Crowninshield
Episcopal Hospital
Navy
Cyrus Dupee Dead in Chicago After Short Illness
Cyrus Dupee a veteran Chicago provision merchant of 30 years died at his home Tuesday after a brief illness. He came from Boston in 1869, joined the board of trade in 1871 and kept his membership since. He was 81.
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Chicago
Cyrus Dupee
Mr. Dupee
Boston
Board of Trade
Triple murder and attempted death by own action shock Owensound
James F. Creighton died after shooting and stabbing his wife and two daughters, and shot his two granddaughters, in Port Huron affair described as a family massacre. Neighbors found Mrs Creighton dead with knife wounds and a stricken housemate near the scene. Creighton, wounded, told neighbors he had killed his wife and children and would die, a note to his brother explained his insanity.
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Owensound
United States
Edward W. Harris
Port Huron
Mich
James F. Creighton
Creighton
Katherine Chapman
Claire Chapman
Escaping Convicts Kill Guard in West Baton Rouge
Two convicts Charles Davis and Will Lewis attempted a breakout from the state convict camp in West Baton Rouge parish on Tuesday. One guard, W. H. Boatner, was killed and three other guards were wounded as the men were recaptured. Davie Comeaux and J. V. Le Roy were among the injured guards.
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Baton Rouge
West Baton Rouge Parish
Charles Davis
Will Lewis
W. H. Boatner
Davie Comeaux
J. V. le Roy
Prohibit Opium in Hawaii Bill Introduced
A Washington bill to ban opium import into Hawaii except by the government or for medicine faces a penalty of 1000 dollars or one year in prison. The measure was introduced in the House by Mr. Foster of Vermont.
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Hawaii
Washington
Foster
North Carolina Ousts Saloon in Prohibition Victory
North Carolina voters propelled by a dry landslide, voting Tuesday to prohibit the manufacture and sale of liquor. Saloons and dispensaries must close by December, with the measure carrying across most counties. Salisbury and Raleigh went dry by narrow margins while mountain counties delivered strong support. Governor Glenn and Judge Pritchard won their home counties for the prohibition cause.
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Raleiga
N. C
Salisbury
Raleigh
Glenn
Pritchard
Law over President Veto Extends Rainey River Dam
Both the senate and the house voted to override the president's veto and extend the construction time for the dam across the Rainey River in Minnesota. The action reflects congressional support for the project and sets new timelines for completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Rainey River
Minn
Wealthiest Parkersburg Citizen Dies at 78
W N Chancellor, Parkersburg's wealthiest resident, twice mayor and prominent West Virginia Democrat, died at his home aged 78. He helped spearhead the Ohio River railroad and the West Virginia and Pittsburg railroad, shaping regional transport.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
N. Chancellor
West Virginia
Ohio River Railroad
West Virginia & Pittsburg
Minister Dies Saving Son in Texas Bathing Tragedy
W. H. Glasgow longtime pastor of Woodson Presbyterian Church died Tuesday afternoon in Mineral Wells Texas after rescuing his young son from cramp induced danger while bathing. Father and son were near the village lake when the incident occurred.
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Mineral Wells
Texas
H. Glasgow
Woodson
It.) Presbyterian
Illinois Banker Dies at 85 in Springfield
Captain David Van Hise president of the First National Bank of Mount Pulaski died Tuesday at age 85 in Springfield. He served as captain of Company D in the 106th Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War.
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Springfield
Ill
David van Hise
First National Bank of
Mount Pulaski
106Th
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Fortifications Bill Passes House Sends to President
The conference report on the fortifications appropriation bill was agreed to by the House. The action moves the bill to the president for approval.
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Washington
Conference
House
Omnibus Pension Report Adopted by House
Washington reports the house approved the conference report on the omnibus pension claims bill. The measure provides pensions to several hundred individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Congress Panels Sundry Civil Bill Agreement
Washington reports that the house and senate conference on the sundry civil appropriation bill reached final agreement Saturday night. Conferees struck a 3 million dollar appropriation for a building in the city to house the departments of state justice commerce and labor.
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Washington
House
Senate
Departments of State, Justice and Commerce and Labor
House Raises Salaries for Officials in Washington
Washington report shows the House approving a $20,000 raise for 108 employees from the sergeant at arms downward, effectively increasing salaries across the office. The action marks a practical pay rise for a broad staff within the chamber.
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House
Washington
Steamer Europa Missing In Ocean Clash Suspected
Norfolk fears grow for the German steamer Europa from Bremen to Norfolk with kaiit cargo for a local fertilizer factory. Out 41 days, she should have reached port two weeks ago. Sailed April 15, formerly Gutenfels, built at Sunderland in 1889. Capt. Eigben in command with 25 crew. Suspected collision at sea possibly with an iceberg.
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Norfolk
Europa
Bremen
Gutenfels
Sunderland
Eng
Eigben
Oklahoma First Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
After 160 days the Oklahoma Legislature adjourned sine die at 1 25 this morning in Guthrie Oklahoma ending its first session.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
Senate Passes Anti-Extortion Bill Against Officials
The senate Saturday passed a bill punishing any United States officer, agent, clerk, or other employee guilty of extortion under color of office with a fine up to 500 dollars, or imprisonment up to one year, or both.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Army Balloon Ascends Over Washington DC Airdrome
The Signal Corps balloon rose from its southeastern Washington station on Tuesday to train noncommissioned officers. Pilot Lieut Lahm and Capt Wallace led the ascent with several corps NCOs aboard for instructional purposes.
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Army
Ascension
Washington, D. C
Army Signal Corps
Lahm
Wallace
Signal Corps
Bouquet gift bags $4198 cash to Mother Loretta in Chicago
In Chicago a bouquet of sweet peas valued at $4,198.71 was presented to Mother Loretta of the House of the Good Shepherd by the ladies' auxiliary led by Mrs. P. Cavanaugh. Hidden in the bouquet was a certified check for $4,198.71, of which $3,500 came from an Archbishop Glennon charity address.
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Chicago
Loretta
House of the Good Shepherd
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Good Shepherd
P. Cavanaugh
Glennon
St. Louis
Illinois Vital Statistics 1907 Mortality Rise Report
The Illinois state board of health reports total deaths in 1907 reached 62,854, up 1,600 from the best of the previous five years. The peak five year high was 61,805 in 1903. The bulletin explains the figures under a 1903 law enacted by the General Assembly.
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Springfield
Illinois
State Board of Health
General Assembly
Man Killed Turning On Light At Home
Newton Edward E. Arnold aged 31 a cashier of the People's Bank and board member of the Jasper county school system met instant death at his home while trying to switch on an electric light. He grasped a brass base of a glass bulb on a damp floor in a chicken house on the premises.
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Newton
Edward EE. Arnold
The
People’s Bank
Board of Education
J. F. Arnold
Jasper County
Illinois State Medical Society votes to abolish board of health
On the second day in Peoria the Illinois State Medical Society approved President W L Baum of Chicago's recommendation to abolish the state board of health and appoint a commissioner of health. The plan will be considered by the society's legislative committee this fall.
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Peoria
Illinois State Medical Society
W. L. Baum
Chicago
Miss Norma Eubanks Wed Ex-Husband in Benton
In a Benton, Illinois ceremony, Norma Eubanks, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Eubanks, married Lee R. Browning, formerly of Fairfield. The couple had divorced last fall after a Benton return and Eubanks resumed her maiden name and worked as a music teacher.
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Fairfield
Norma Eubanks
St. Louis
Lee R. Browning
Benton
Ill
Eubanks
C. H. Eubanks
Rewards Illinois Hero Receives Carnegie Gold Medal
Beardstown Rolan Daily was notified by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission that he has been awarded a gold medal and $500 to help pay off his home mortgage. The award honors Daily’s bravery in rescuing Samuel Walters, a fellow employee, on a government fleet dredge boat on August 14, 1906.
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Illinois
Beardstown
Rolan Daily
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Samuel Walters
Pure Water Crusade Aims Rent-Free Premises in Danville
A Danville chapter joins a statewide movement led by the Tenants' Rights association to push legislation prohibiting landlords from collecting rent on premises where tenants are supplied pure water. The campaign expands with a local branch to be organized this week.
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Danville
Tenants’ Rights Association
Assault and stabbing in soft drink shop shocks town
Galesburg man Judd Barnes assaulted Harry Lysinger after a quarrel in a soft drink shop. Barnes slashed Lysinger's throat with a razor and fired a shot. Lysinger is in precarious condition. Barnes surrendered to police.
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Galesburg
Judd Barnes
Harry Lysinger
Lysinger
Barnes
Wed In Life's Evening Freeport Couple Married Here
Freeport resident Christopher Bemming of Rock Run, aged 74, and Elizabeth Heitkan of Gratiot Wisconsin, aged 71, were married here in a ceremony attended by local residents and relatives.
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Freeport
Christopher Bemming
Rock Run
Elizabeth Heitkan
Gratiot
Wis
Woman Leaps Into Well Near Golconda
Golconda reports Mrs. 8 W. Rains wife of a prominent local farmer committed suicide by jumping into a well. The act occurred near the family homestead and prompted community concern.
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Golconda
W. Rains
Aged Hinds Woman Dora Steinkamp Dies at 74
Dora Steinkamp, 74, wife of William Steinkamp, died at her home of heart failure. Survived by her husband, six children, two brothers, 32 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
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Hinds
Johhannisburg
Dora Steinkamp
William Steinkamp
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