03 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
1
The Troy Weekly mockingly surveys current politics and culture. It ridicules campaign poetry, notes Castro's money surplus and possible war, and jokes about elopements, Newport fashions, and Queen Alexandra's feathered hats. The piece blends satire with social observations from the period.
A Philadelphia motorman who inherited $150000 refuses to give up his job, though some day he may enjoy an automobile. A German steamship carrying $6000000 in gold sails from Australia to Germany, risking a mid ocean hold up by the lone bandit of the shellow stone.
The Atlanta Georgian notes a humorous error asserting Choopee lies in Toombs County, Georgia, clarifying there is no such county and highlighting the misstatement in local reporting.
The text jokes that a $15,000 bequest to a washwoman results from her not starching handkerchiefs or scrubbing shirtwaists, a remark noting washwomen nationwide should take heed. It also mentions the German war department inviting Wilbur Wright to Berlin for aeroplane experiments to deter French observers.
The public is ready to believe Edison could perfect an electric automobile capable of 100 miles on a single charge if he focused entirely on the project.
The energy spent in England to rescind the rule that bank clerks cannot marry until earning a stated salary could be better used to push for higher salaries for bank clerks.
A Belfast grocer with over five decades of trade plans to close out his stock and retire. It remains to be seen if any items from his early days remain in the store as he winds down operations.
The Argentine ant, newly arrived at Oakland California and settled near New Orleans Louisiana, is noted as the smallest yet most pugnacious and destructive member of its family. The remark questions Argentina sending such emigrants as a sign of future industrial power.
The piece argues the high meat price stems not from trusts but from young married women serving their husbands with steaks they assert “anybody can cook.” It frames domestic dining trends as driving demand and prices upward.
Ed Morell, who broke into the county jail in 1894, has gone to Millwood to recuperate after being pardoned following a 14 year prison term. He secured a patent for a life saving salt invented in prison and hopes to profit from it. His future career will be watched with interest.
Government resumes testimony in the Sherman Anti Trust case against Standard Oil in the Eighth Judicial District in St. Louis. Special examiner Franklin Serriss will report findings after Chicago hearings on railroad rates and discriminations. Testimony spans New York Albany Washington and Cleveland with three weeks expected in Chicago. Lawyers Kellogg and Morrison for the government. Muller and Rosenthal for the defense.
Wireless reports from the steamer Humboldt say it ran aground at Marrett Point Pender Island after entering Active Pass from Seattle. The Edith, equipped with wireless, arrived after distress signals and began rescuing passengers who were landed at Port Townsend. Humboldt rests easy and is to be floated at high water. cargo is being discharged from the bow as the forward compartment fills with water.
Colonel William F. Stewart of the Coast Artillery known as the Exile of Fort Grant faced a retiring board in Washington. He asked for two weeks before the medical exam, but was ordered to appear immediately. The board was told to extend examinations as needed to decide disability status and duration.
Ten year old Pearl Guinard died and several others were injured when a motor car carrying passengers collided with and demolished a light road wagon at Hunter avenue and Broadway in Kansas City Kansas suburbs on Tuesday night.
Leslie Carter disinherits his son Leslie Daley Carter in a Chicago will. The estate, valued under 75,000 dollars, was once rumored to be worth millions. The will leaves the assets to a brother and a sister, with no provision for the son who had left home.
Dr. Woodrow Wilson urged capital to cooperate with the people and banks to chase small as well as large business. Col. J D Powers condemned bank guaranty plans as dangerous while bankers weigh postal savings and deposit guarantees. Canadian Bank of Commerce president Walker spoke as sessions target two proposed laws, with a likely vote against both. The gathering took place in the Auditorium alongside the Democratic convention venue.
New York District Attorney Jerome will lead a probe into whether the so called anti Bryan letter published soon after President Cleveland's death was written by Cleveland. EF S Hastings executor of Cleveland's estate will be summoned to New York to aid the investigation and Jerome promises punishment if the letter is found inauthentic.
Postoffice Inspector Charles Fitzgerald of Jackson was shot by W. A. Sorsby, a Clinton post office clerk, while auditing the office run by postmistress Mrs. Cabiness. Fitzgerald, in service for thirty years, died tonight after being transported to hospital.
A single bubonic plague case is officially announced in Port of Spain, Trinidad, signaling health authorities have confirmed the presence of the disease in the area.
Chicago Gov. C. N. Haskell of Oklahoma resigns as treasurer of the Democratic national committee after a late-night decision influenced by Josephus Daniels and R. F. Rose. Bryan indicated the vacancy would likely be filled by the executive committee as Daniels and Judge Wade pressed the move during discussions in Chicago.
Gen T Coleman Dupont of Delaware, tied to the powder trust, quits as chairman of the Republican national campaign Speakers bureau. He tendered the resignation Saturday night to Hitch cock after a White House notice said his departure was expected, citing the government's anti trust suit and fears opponents would use his connections as an argument against Republican success.
The liner Commonwealth and the Norwegian steamer Volund collided in fog near Face Rock and sank. The Commonwealth carried about 1000 passengers and was heavily damaged, forcing its withdrawal from service. Crew and officers calmly guided frightened passengers as they evacuated into early morning light.
Cincinnati reports Senator Foraker asserts Taft is insincere and misrepresented, criticizing the Republican nominee for accepting lavish hospitality from Standard Oil ties and associations with a major railroad chief. He details relations with Standard Oil prior to 1902 and explains his stance on the Brownsville case rate bill and joint statehood.
Albert Lea Minn W H Taft issued a formal statement in this city on Saturday denying United States Senator Foraker's accusations as baseless. He released the statement while en route to Minneapolis and detailed his rebuttal of Foraker's remarks.
Mrs Abbie Rice the other woman in Dr Frederick Rustins life testified that Rustin told Charles Davis had agreed to poison him for death by own action. Rice said she also consented to kill the physician but failed, noting Davis and Austin reached an agreement and soon after the doctor was found shot on his front porch.
Milwaukee reports William Jennings Bryan replying to President Roosevelt’s letter about Gov. Haskell of Oklahoma. Bryan defends Haskell, attacks trusts including steel where he claims oversight by Roosevelt, and questions Taft and Hughes ties to trusts. cites Morgan, Rockefeller, Carnegie, Cromwell as contributors to Hughes.
A Friday night fire in Fond du Lac Wisconsin began with a gasoline explosion at Crescent Garage and, aided by high winds, spread to nearby church property. Damages were estimated at 250000 as flames leapt across ten blocks, threatening the city and igniting roofs of multiple homes.
William J. Bryan writes President Roosevelt denying charges of being influenced by trusts and defending his anti trust stand. He contrasts Democratic and Republican campaign funds, alleging the GOP used in one state nearly as much as the entire Democratic fund of 1896. He warns of future opportunities to rebuke misrepresentation of campaign supporters.
Gov. N Haskell plans to sue William Hearst in Missouri over charges tied to an alleged bribe attempt involving Frank S Monnett for the Standard Oil Company. Attorney H C Simrall of Mexico, Mo., travels to Kansas City to prepare the petition. Haskell opts for Missouri to avoid potential Oklahoma public sentiment.
In New York City John D. Archbold of Standard Oil testified about alleged thefts of correspondence from his files. Former Senator John Lowndes McLaurin of South Carolina also issued a signed statement outlining his position regarding the letters between himself and Myvi Archbold. The Southeast railroad hearing at Atlanta saw officials deny the promulgated agreed rates.
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