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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1915
Page
1
The Italian liner Ancona bound for New York with 482 aboard, including Americans, was sunk by a large submarine flying Austrian colors. 212 lives lost, 270 survivors landed at Bizerta. Washington weighs response, mirroring Lusitania tensions pending details on warning and American casualties.
About 50 000 miners in the Rhonddan district plan a two weeks notice on November 15 to halt work until all workers in the collieries join the South Wales Miners Federation.
The American steamer Llama, seized and run on a reef by a British prize crew last week, has been washed off the reef and sunk.
Peabody Kansas resident Able Cartwright, living six miles south of Peabody, marked his 101st birthday. His motto is Always be happy and never worry.
Maj. Gen. Funston is 50 and the youngest major general in the army. Monday was his fiftieth birthday in Nogales, Ariz. He reports quiet along the border.
San Francisco ballot casting was interrupted by the arrest of Mrs. Mary Marks for electioneering within 100 feet of a polling place. Police cited the local election regulations as officers removed her from the scene.
Nine miners were killed and nine injured in a fire damp explosion at the Essen coal mine controlled by the Kaiser. The disaster occurred in the Kaiser's mine operations near Berlin, as authorities investigate causes and safety failures.
A mysterious envoy bearing an autographed document to the pope from the ruler of a belligerent nation is reported in Rome this week, per the Glorale d'Italia.
Mrs. Vanderbilt returns to duty at the American ambulance unit in Paris, appearing in a nurse’s costume. Her resumed work marks a continued involvement in wartime relief efforts alongside the American service.
Twelve large British merchant steamers were blown up in a single day after entering a German minefield at the mouth of the River Thames. Reports from the Tomsk state the disaster occurred about October 12 or 18, with probable heavy loss of life, amid secrecy to prevent German alarm. German warships reportedly mined the Edinburgh north channel and departed.
Chester Illinois reports a gas strike by a company led by Dr. George Hoffman and ex Sheriff William Ebers drilling on the Winkleman farm six miles east of Chester. They expect oil at about 100 feet deeper. Nearby farmers receive daily offers for options.
Three Chicago safe blowing gangs operated with varied results. One gang netted between 1,000 and 1,500 dollars, another about 700 dollars, while a third was frightened off by a vigilant watchman.
Robbers forced entry to the Majestic Theater safe near the executive mansion in Springfield Arkansas and stole 940 dollars in cash before fleeing the scene. No injuries reported and police search ongoing.
Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Co petitions the Wisconsin railroad commission for authority to fix zone based fare rates. The filing seeks regulatory approval to set pricing by geographic zones for streetcar service in Milwaukee, outlining proposed adjustments to existing fare structure.
Beaumont fire cripples the Beaumont Enterprise plant destroying a warehouse and damaging the main building. Loss estimated at 30000 dollars.
Judgments totaling 150000 have been filed here against Col. John T. McGraw, Democratic national committeeman from West Virginia.
William Seely, 16, died at his Leavenworth home after drinking a quart of whisky in fifteen minutes. Court and police investigated the accidental death as the cause. The incident highlights dangers of rapid alcohol consumption among youths.
Washington reports three newly elected Republicans in New York favor a constitutional prohibition amendment. They support the move as a means to address nationwide alcohol concerns.
Galveston Tex Revolutionists in Guatemala defeated President Cabera's forces at Valle de Ixtatan with heavy losses and secured a clear victory.
A cold storage egg sold in New York City after November 15 must be stamped as such and all dealers in them must display signs stating that cold storage eggs are on sale.
A Berlin Socialist newspaper report notes that The Rogue was suppressed by the government, with the afterword or follow up suppressed as well. The move reflects censorship actions affecting the press in Berlin.
Washington reports a 15,000 word note to Britain denouncing the March 11 orders as illegal and indefensible. It asserts US rights cannot be curtailed and insists on adherence to international rules, warning against seizures on conjecture and prize actions.
Fire swept through the Manhattan warehouse and a portion of the H. H. Sufield canning unit in Peoria,NL A destroying the building and endangering over a million dollars in property. The blaze, with no cause yet found, erupted in several spots and nine thousand cattle at Morris Co feeding pens were saved after a heroic effort.
Joliet II Joseph Campbell the defendant in the murder of Mrs Maizie Odette Allen signs an affidavit supporting a motion to exhume Mrs Allen's body for medical examination as part of the case proceedings.
In Chester Pennsylvania Ida Green two years old daughter of Benjamin Green was burned to death after playing with matches. James four year old brother attempted rescue but could not save her. The incident highlights dangers of fire and child safety in the home.
The estate of the late Mrs. Fannie Nast Gamble of Cincinnati bequeathed 125000 dollars to the pension fund for preachers of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Announcement was made in Chicago.
A Chicago jury awarded Dr. Richard J. Tivnen six hundred dollars for medical services rendered to Bernard Mahon a retired mason contractor who received treatment to stop a nose bleed.
Turkish merchants in Cananea Sonora were arrested and held for ransom by Villa authorities, advices received here report. The situation involves all local Turkish traders and indicates a coordinated action by Villa forces affecting the Cananea trade community.
An editorial in Vorwaerts argues nations including Germany must state concrete war aims instead of vague phrases. It criticizes Asquith and Briand for hazy goals and says the German government withholds its peace objective, urging frank terms to end the conflict.
Athens reports King Constantine plans to put intervention to the electorate amid fears of revolt from a minority government. A Rome dispatch says the king may recall Venizelos to power, risking immediate war with Bulgaria if parliament is dissolved.
The safe at the Parnell Savings Bank in Parnell, Iowa was blown open and $2,800 taken in the robbery. The incident occurred recently, with investigators reviewing the scene and seeking leads.
Louis Bundy and Earl Toomis were executed for murders in California. Bundy killed a messenger in Los Angeles to obtain money for a gift for a girl. Toomis killed a Sacramento woman who resisted his attempt to rob her candy shop.
Mayor Newton D. Baker of Cleveland was elected president of the National Consumers' League at its convention during the closing session. He succeeds the previous leader as the organization aims to advance consumer rights and reforms nationwide.
Lieut. Richard C. Saufley piloted a hydroaeroplane at the navy aviation school in Pensacola and ascended to 11,000 feet in an unofficial announcement.
Directors of the Bank of England have recommended the election of Lord Cunliffe for a fourth year as governor at the annual April meeting in London.
The H. F. Reis Lumber Co. of Indianapolis won a $5,539 verdict against the Talge Mahogany Co. of Indianapolis in a federal court trial held here.
Snow avalanches halt large scale Army activity in the Carnie Alps with only patrol encounters continuing, leaving frontline operations at a standstill for the time being.
London reports a Telegraph Co. line from Copenhagen naming Thomas A. Edison Nikola Tesla and Theodor Svedborg as expected Nobel Prize recipients. The rumor centers on the future award for scientific achievement and innovation amid growing speculation.
The Upper Mississippi River Improvement association schedules its fourteenth annual convention in this city on December 1 and 2. L. B. Boswell, secretary, issues the official call inviting governors of Illinois Missouri Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin mayors business groups and press representatives to attend or send delegates.
Five thousand? Wait. Three sentences.
Duquoin area reports the marriage of Charles Bransfield, 83, to Mrs. Nancy Mexo, 69, both of Sand Ridge. Former sweethearts from the South before the war, they reconciled after decades apart, Bransfield having served with Confederate troops and later relocating to Murphysboro. Both had remarried previously, and their spouses had died.
Five suspects are in custody alleged to lead an organized auto theft ring. In Peoria three men, garage owner George E. Wayham, his cousin Donald L. Berrick, and William Quirk, a city employee, are jailed. In Galesburg two others Paul Wayham and C. E. Irvin were arrested while fleeing deputies pursuing a stolen vehicle.
East St. Louis editor Frank H Guthneck of the Searchlight weekly at Danville was indicted by a federal grand jury on mailing improper matter. He was released on bond. The case stems from an editorial attack on U S district attorney A B Dennis of Danville and includes a charge that Guthneck called two prominent Danville women Sitting Bull and Ma.
Ralph S. Rowley, fifty, longtime claim agent for Chicago Surface Lines, collapsed at West Sixty ninth Street and Princeton Avenue, reportedly from heart disease. He lived at 7221 Princeton Avenue and leaves a widow and six children.
The Supreme Court filed an opinion in the Chadwick va city treasurer case holding invalid a city council practice of passing an appropriation ordinance after the first quarter of the fiscal year to cover miscellaneous receipts not previously appropriated. The ruling targets late year spending maneuvers by the City of Chicago and clarifies proper procedural controls on appropriations.
James R. Mann, Republican leader in Congress, backs Elihu Root of New York for president. He withdraws from consideration and tells Illinois Republicans that victory cannot be won with a short or two-spot, in a Hamilton Club address.
Mayor Edmond Beall of Alton issued a strong defense of free municipal dances amid widespread condemnations from pulpits. He argued the dances helped keep young women away from establishments selling intoxicating liquor and urged continued support.
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as the original product that darkens hair in a natural way without dye, claiming imitation money-like value and urging readers to insist on the genuine item priced at $1.00.
A shrewd Richmond lawyer arrives at a Virginia country town rail disaster scene and asks an old man with a head wound about damages. The man refuses help, declaring he has done nothing wrong and cannot receive damages from the accident.
John Barrymore discusses Germany's submarine policy in New York. He describes interruptions to work caused by blown doors and windows as agents of the policy, and a landlord suggests that getting a haircut would ease the problem. The quip reflects wartime strain and urban life.
A mother asserts her view that the only safe place for a boy to swim is a bathtub. The remark highlights concerns about outdoor water safety and parental caution.
A testimonial from a Michigan reader notes digestive trouble from hurried meals and hotel fare. After switching to Grape-Nuts, the author reports improved appetite and weight stabilization, with family members adopting the diet and seeing gains. The letter emphasizes the product as a digestion friendly, concentrated food.
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