03 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1913
Page
1
A severe Panama earthquake rattled Colon and Panama City for nearly a minute. Homes swayed, clocks stopped, and residents fled with children as fear spread. Officials tested Gatun locks to assess damage while reports noted no serious destruction.
In Panama City to Colon two major tremors hit the canal zone with shocks lasting five and ten seconds. No damage reported though buildings shook and bells rang as residents spilled from beds. Seismographs noted two minor aftershocks with a west to east movement.
The article quotes Senator ardaman of Mississippi vowing to oppose every colored man nominated for federal office except minister to Liberta. It notes rising White House pressure for racial recognition and the president gauging Senate sentiment.
In Washington a Democratic caucus discussion dispelled disaffection among senators and led to approval of the tariff bill as reported by the joint house and senate conference committee. Six Democrats opposed the report.
"Devil Anse" Hatfield appeared in vaudeville at a Charleston theater recounting feud experiences. The tales touched on the bloody chapters of the Hatfield McCoy feud in West Virginia and Kentucky.
The open books show John D. Rockefeller as the wealthiest man in New York City while Mrs. Margaret D Sage, widow of Rus Sell Sage, is identified as the richest woman.
Police uncovered a clandestine graveyard in San Francisco church Peru containing about fifty bodies and other human relics. The discovery reveals a hidden cemetery linked to the church and local history.
Three months into a police operation, Warfield is cured of rabies caused by a mad dog. A highly rare physician diagnosed the case and overseen the treatment, marking a notable recovery for the involved individual.
Colon Panama Oct 1 after nine years of toil the Gatun lake waters flowed into the Culebra cut marking near completion of the isthmian waterway. Gamboa dike will be removed Oct 10 weakening it by dynamite to allow water flow. Goethals led the project with Hodges Bail lard Sibert and others guiding key stages.
The article details the Panama Canal progress with locks largely finished and dredging to finish. Gatun lake, created by the Gatun dam, forms a central feature spanning about 164 square miles. The dam is a massive artificial ridge over a mile long with a base nearly half a mile wide.
The text discusses counterfeiting controls for Bank of England notes with details on paper, watermark, ink, engraving, and printing secrecy. It mentions past robberies and forgery incidents in 1862, and shifts to a philosophical quote about books and universal truth linked to Henry V and an Ethiopian chamberlain.
A fragmentary note evokes reading beyond texts. It urges bringing something better than a bookish taste, suggesting life lessons come from deeper engagement than mere pages.
Detroit reports the American Road congress heard John T. Doyle of the civil service commission say aid for good roads must come with merit system reform. He warned many road officials lack construction knowledge and urged nonpolitical, trained supervision to curb road outlays. Rep Shackelford pushed business roads for cheaper transport and lower living costs.
Washington report notes the conference on the Underwood-Simmons tariff bill was called up in the Senate by Finance Committee Chairman Simmons. The House approved the conference report by 254 to 108 with four Progressives and two Republicans voting with Democrats, while four Democrats sided with Republicans.
Washington dispatch says the government and opposition in Pekin have reached a near agreement to proceed with the immediate election of a president, deferring the adoption of a new constitution. The deadlock over the presidency succession ends as parties move toward a provisional arrangement.
Clarence Boatwright a railroad clerk formerly of Nashville surrendered to New Orleans police and confessed involvement in an attempted hold up of a Louisville and Nashville express train believed to be carrying large sums to New York. He said his affection for his fiancée led him to confess.
W. M. Lawson the Socialist mayor of Des Plaines Illinois faces a mob at his home with two guards. He vows impeachment proceedings rather than retract his statements about the United States army.
Arkansas inmate William Cody escaped from the Fort Smith city jail by digging through a 2 foot brick wall using a spoon and sliding to the ground on a rope improvised from blankets. He was sought by Chattanooga police on a highway robbery charge.
Chicago police pursue Mildred Allison Rexroat, a tango teacher linked to Mia's murder, after she escaped by several hours from a Hyde Park residence where she was believed to have sought refuge. Police describe the hunt as ongoing with authorities tracing leads.
An appeal involving Charles Becker is noted with terse reference to Ost and NI. The fragmentary text implies a legal or judicial action centered on Becker, insufficient for full context but indicating an appellate proceeding and a named individual.
An odd fragment notes a wife saying her husband goes out every evening for a constitutional while she keeps him at home, reflecting a domestic routine described in clipped, irregular speech. The line hints at daily habits and marital dynamics captured in a terse, dated tone.
A lighthearted quip about Jim being in need of a voice fix as a colleague jokes he is a continual croaker, swapping barbs over a frog like throat. The banter highlights a playful office or dressing room moment.
A Cornell Widow quips about a friend who married for money. The conversation reveals the groom is a minister, framing the nuptial motive as mercenary yet tied to social satire. The brief item notes the irony without further details.
A quirky natural phenomenon anecdote notes that regardless of speed, you cannot throw dust in their eyes, with a humorous exchange framing the point. The piece presents a playful riddle about visibility and speed.
The boob asks if a curious man is acharacter of worthy nature. The wise wily responds with a challenge about questioning as a trait. The dialogue probes whether curiosity defines character or if restraint matters more.
A conductor trips over a small boy as a mother and bystander exchange a sharp quip. The conductor yelps about awkward children while the mother retorts that she was thinking his mother had one.
The husband at the police station asks to question the captured robber, curious how the intruder entered without waking his wife. The exchange leads to a light, humorous judicial remark about the man’s twenty year curiosity.
Authorities say cancer is not contagious but Dr Odier head of a Geneva cancer institute reports finding at least twelve houses with cancer recurrence in a main street. He suggests contagion as the cause and urges disinfection of every house with a cancer patient.
A minister visits for dinner as a housewife kills a rooster for the guest. Her young son is upset and, recalling the meal, spots the minister approaching. He hurriedly moves hens and chicks to the roost while shouting Shoo, shoo Here comes the man that ate yer father.
An amateur adventurer recounts his first engagement in Mexico where he fought with revolutionists. Wounded just under the heart, he quips that his heart was in his mouth, leaving friends amused by his bravado and joke about danger.
A Virginia woman explains that quitting coffee revealed a healthier life and introduced a new beverage she finds pleasant and wholesome. She recalls years of headaches dyspepsia and heart weakness linked to coffee and notes drastic improvements after stopping and trying a different drink.
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