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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1913
Page
1
President Huerta reads to congress defending dissolution of the old body as necessary to save Mexico. He urges harmony between executive and judiciary, considers Congress treasonable, and invites sanction or responsibility for actions in finance interior and war, aiming national reconstruction.
The Pannonita, Cunard’s rescue liner, arrives in New York carrying 103 Balmes survivors rescued after the Spanish steamer Balmes burned. This marks the third time in just over a year Cunard ships have saved passengers from death at sea.
Returning from an aeroplane scouting expedition Lieut. Gil Rice and Capt. Barreiero were lifted from their craft badly wounded Rice was twice hit and suffers grave injuries Barreiero received one wound authorities reported the incident from Tetun, Morocco.
Four hundred four professors or widows of professors received six hundred eighteen thousand dollars in pensions from the Carnegie foundation for the advancement of teaching last fiscal year. The announcement was made at the foundation's annual trustees meeting.
Queen Victoria of Spain contracted influenza and lies in the Hotel Meurice state suite in Paris. She has a fever above 100 degrees and is described as tossing restlessly in bed. The report notes the seriousness of her condition and the location of her residence during illness.
William Topping of Ashland Ohio, a minor, won a verdict of $20,000 against the Great Northern Railway Co. after his father died in the Wellington Bnowslide disaster. The jury was led by a woman forewoman in Seattle, Washington.
Mrs Jacob Janin of West New Brighton undergoes Edebohl operation on kidneys to save her life from bichloride of mercury poison. She is steadily improving after the serious procedure.
In Buc France Maurice Chevillard a French aviator set a new record for turning somersaults in the air by carrying a passenger in his machine He completed an aerial loop twice in brilliant fashion forming a notable aviation achievement.
An imperial Russian Crown Prince Alexis Nicholaievitch said to have been an invalid for many months was thrown from an automobile he was driving with the defendant. The incident appears in a brief court record noting the crash and involved parties. The report preserves the event with neutral wording and names the Prince and defendant as the principal figures.
In Seattle the American Federation of Labor adopts resolutions calling for exclusion of Asiatics, a literacy test for Caucasians, and strict enforcement of immigration laws. It urges detention stations on the Pacific Coast and funds for Panama Canal era immigrant handling. The federation also targets copper lands in Calumet Michigan as fraudulently obtained and expands efforts to probe West Virginia strike conditions.
Nogales Mexico Francisco Escudero minister of foreign relations in the Carranza cabinet asked William Bayard Hale President Wilsons agent to present credentials before continuing with ceremonies This was seen as a virtual demand for recognition of the constitutionalist revolution prior to the completion of exchanges between the Carranzistas and the Washington government
Aileen Heppner faces trial on perjury charges after being indicted with Daniel Donahoe, attorney, and Isaac Stiefel, a detective, in a case involving defaming Clarence Funk. The decision to proceed with perjury charges came from State's Attorney Herne and Funk's counsel.
Benjamin Sellers longtime valet to Gen. Tom Thumb for 14 years has died at his Kansas City home at age 80. He traveled with the famous dwarf around the world and shared in his showmanship.
Mrs. Ethel Smith, wife of Rev. Paul Jordan Smith, accuses her preacher husband of feigning a kiss and biting her neck in a Chicago incident. She files for divorce citing the alleged gesture and assault.
Calumet Michigan report says three striking policemen were killed and one deputy sheriff wounded perhaps fatally in a fight at Quincy. Six strikers were arrested amid the disturbance, authorities report.
Mary Mykitah, 18, died after being struck by a street car while returning home from school in St Louis Missouri. The incident occurred near her route as she walked along the street. Police investigated the accident and notified her family.
In Petersburg Indiana a vivid dream warned Mrs Frank Whitter of her husband’s drowning near a dam at Setring. She rushed to the scene in time to see him alive but could not prevent the tragedy.
United States troops head from the Mexican border toward Beautiful mountain near the Shfrock Tidian agency as about 1500 Navajo Indians prepare to resist government power. The tense standoff unfolds with military forces advancing to the area.
The Sunset Central line resumed near normal passenger service twelve hours after a railroad strike ended. Freight trains moved again as the company agreed to meet a joint committee with engineers firemen conductors and trainmen to settle 67 grievances carried over from the dispute. The federal mediation board’s terms require return to service and future joint discussions on unresolved issues.
Chicago diamond merchant Jan L. Grossman reports the robbery of $35,000 in gems from his Pullman berth between Davenport and Minneapolis. All Rock Island special agents have been ordered to apprehend the thief.
President Huerta has shifted from the National Palace in Mexico City to the Castle of Chapultepec, a historic fortress on the city’s outskirts famed for its beauty and strong defenses. The relocation signals a tightening of control during a period of unrest.
La Salle, Illinois. William J. Parks, a local real estate dealer, was jailed for debt under a law county officials call old and barbarous. He continues to conduct large business by telephone from his cell.
The interstate commerce commission opens its inquiry into anthracite coal traffic with three Jersey Central railroad witnesses on the stand. Their testimony is introductory as the hearing starts in Philadelphia.
Former governor and member-elect William Sulzer plans a six week tour of western cities to broaden his denunciation of Tammany Hall after his deposition.
King Ferdinand, residing incognito at Coburg palace, is shortly expected to abdicate the Bulgarian throne in favor of his son. The Berlin report states the monarch plans to yield his duties in the near term.
Miss Edith M. Thomas, a Barnard College senior in New York, died of anemia despite blood transfusions from four Columbia University students. The tragedy highlights complications in early transfusion practices and raises questions about medical procedures at the time.
Washington. Secretary of Agriculture Houston began an inquiry into the Weather Bureau’s responsibility for the loss of life in the recent Great Lakes gale due to allegedly insufficient storm warnings. The probe seeks to determine if warnings failed to reach mariners in time.
Henry Barker a young farmer north of Odessa shoots and kills his wife and her father J McGinnis after a quarrel in which the wife and her father sided against him. Police report investigation underway and details pending.
A diplomat says a crisis is near as Nelson OShaughnessy may depart Mexico within 48 hours and Vera Cruz reports indicate John Lind will board a battleship with Marines to land soon, potentially triggering engagement. Huerta dismisses Interior Minister Aldape, a cabinet ally who urged renewed negotiations, while War and Foreign Ministers Modeno Blanquet Lozano oppose Aldape and threaten resignation.
A lone highwayman robbed a Southern Pacific Passenger train near Richmond securing about $1,000 in cash and jewelry from passengers, according to estimates.
John P. A. Lannom of Louisville, a Yale sophomore, fell from the window of his Durfee Hall roof in New Haven and was killed. His body was found by a milkman.
J M Goard a 45 year old from Searcy was killed instantly and his five companions all from Searcy were badly injured when their car overturned on the McAlmont road six miles east of Argenta Arkansas.
Wireless reports say the Spanish freighter Balmes from Havana to Barcelona is burning off Cape Race as the Cunarder Pannonia stands by to rescue passengers.
Baron Bonde, speaker of Sweden’s second chamber, collapsed and died after being informed of his wife’s sudden death. Doctors cited apoplexy as the cause. The bereaved baron was a prominent figure in Stockhold politics and national affairs.
Three aviators tumbled into San Francisco Bay near the Panama Pacific exposition grounds during hydroplane contests and exhibitions. No injuries were reported.
In Harpersfield near Geneva Ohio farmer Louis Van Luven shot and killed his wife. He was then killed by his son Matthew 17 in what authorities call self defense. The youth surrendered to police after the incident.
In Battle Creek Michigan Floyd, a 10,000 richer relative, offers 310000 if he marries by October 31, 1916. Dozens of letters from hopeful brides arrive as suitors pursue the unusual fortune for a wedding.
The Illinois Odd Fellows grand encampment elected officers: Grand patriarch A. J. Morey Eureka. grand high priest Norman Waltrip Whitehall. grand senior warden Mark Jardine Rockford. grand scribe Samuel J. Baker Olney. grand treasurer Samuel Watson Champaign. grand junior warden M. B. Hearn Springfield. grand representative George B. Rollo Canton. Harrison and Dunne Reciprocate Springfield. Mayor Harrison of Chicago named Governor Dunne delegate to the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington December 3 to 5. Dunne also named delegate from Illinois. Dunne to represent the Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association.
Emma Lorett files for divorce from husband John Lorett in Christian County Circuit Court after fifty two years of residence. The suit cites lost forbearance and seeks injunction preventing disposal of property during proceedings. Lorett described as a wealthy farmer with children and grandchildren.
John Milton Bowman aged eighty two, heir to the Bowman estate worth $250000 at Stoning ton, draws love and charity letters from across the country. He has directed his trustees to tell writers he intends to remain single for life.
Judge W B Hadley announces John D Roe as county clerk designate in Duquoin. The presiding official confirms the appointment following the November selection process.
A new clerk has held the office for several months and continues to run duties as the transition period ends. The change marks a shift in local administration with ongoing staff adjustments and routine tasks resumed under the new appointee.
William Campbell twelve years old suffers concussion from a bicycle fall after he swerved to avoid a man who stepped in front of him and was thrown to the pavement. The man left the scene after the accident.
W F Lawroe of Duquoin a six year prison inmate turned preacher spoke at the Cutler Methodist Episcopal church on The Reformation of Man and moved many in the capacity audience to tears at the close
Effingham county court Judge Overback approved four mothers' pensions on petition by Probation Officer Rinehart. First such grants under the new law, with annual expenditure projected to be under $600.
Rockford police arrested George Psutton and Eva Kotratses, youthful elopers from Chicago Heights, and hold them for relatives. A relative reports the girl took $200 from her parents.
A. T. Collison of Windsor Illinois owner of the Bank of Dieterich Effingham County pleaded guilty in county court to two counts for unlawfully killing prairie chickens. He was fined 50.80 dollars in the first game law prosecution of the season.
Harry Claypool, a Black named man from Hillsboro, pleaded guilty to defeating his eighty year old mother last February. He received a 14 year sentence in the penitentiary.
Enos J. Goodale, eighty one, died of blood poisoning in Mount Vernon after a hand cut while cutting corn on his farm became infected a week earlier.
Charles Suitor, a Moultria county farmer, is accused of alienating his wife’s affections and is sued by employee Reuben Yoho for $20,000 in damages. The filing appears in the Christian Sun with terse, legal language.
The Farmers department selects A Summers as president J Wat Ward as vice president A H Drennen as secretary and W E McLaughlin as assistant secretary The president names delegates to the state meeting at Galesburg in February Domestic science department names Mrs T J Holatlaw president and Mrs Sy A Porter vice president Miriam Roane secretary with Mrs J M Dickson Mrs L N Beal and Mrs T J Holstlaw chosen to attend the state meeting Elizabeth Stock of Mascoutah dies at 96 the oldest resident she leaves two sons Fred Stock of Marion and Chris Leonnard of Mascoutah
Peoria police investigate after Fred Popendieker, seeking work, was duped by three confidence men. He met one swindler, traveled to Decatur to withdraw savings, and handed the money to his new ally, with all three fleeing the scene.
The fifteenth annual convention of the Twenty fourth district of Illinois Woman's Relief corps was held in Mount Carmel with Mrs Edna Walker and Mrs Mary Ingram inspecting the local corps. Delegates from all counties attended and an entertainment closed the gathering. Visiting delegates from across the district were present. Farm Hand Sues for 25000 in Suit Over Alleged Alienation of Wife and Loss of Children. Charles Suiter farmer worth over 150000 accused of alienating his wife's affections. Reuben Yoho farm hand sues for 25000 in damages. case set for December term in Christian county circuit court.
Contract let for a new building to be completed by September 1, 1914. Several members of the Ladies Aid society broke ground on the project which, when finished and furnished, is expected to cost about 26000 dollars.
The state board of health investigates scarlet fever conditions in Deland and Dallas City. Acting Secretary Amos Sawyer directs Inspector C. E. Crawford to inquire into local conditions. The illness is reportedly disputed among local physicians.
Milton Beatty age seventy one and a retired farmer was found dead in his bed in Ricks township west of Pana. Coroner's verdict is heart failure. Survived by his widow two sons and his brother Henry Beatty of Jasper county Missouri.
Pana farmer Joseph Grigsby was arrested on a warrant from painter Charles Oram charging attempted assassination. Oram says Grigsby waylaid him October 4 and wounded him with a shotgun as he rode in a car with Gene Norris and Grace Metz of Taylorville.
William Roper, a former Duquoin resident who left in the 1880s for Montana, has returned after nearly thirty years to reunite with relatives and friends.
At a Brown county fair stockholders meeting J B Connor and C T Taylor were elected directors to succeed H A Perry and Dean Mobley GC. F McHatton was re elected. Directors will meet later to select officers. The association is in very good shape.
Four year old Mildred Hvans died from burns after pulling a pan of scalding water onto herself in Rockford. Police and investigators are reviewing the incident as a tragic household accident with local authorities urging careful kitchen safety.
Decatur reports a fatal accident as seven year old Marijoria Harris was struck and killed by a Wabash passenger train at Raymond while crossing the tracks. The child became confused before the crossing incident and did not survive. Authorities investigating the railroad tragedy.
Federal investigators began examining the presence of counterfeit dollars circulated in Springfield. Officials described the notes as an ongoing effort to curb fake currency entering local commerce and urged residents to be vigilant for suspicious bills.
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