09 Oct 1909
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1909
Page
1
A brief satirical meditation on penology urging educated prisoners to write and work. It quotes Annie E. Trimble in the Atlantic, discussing how literature and craft could reform inmates, contrasting thoughtful reform with the fear that educated prisoners would deny their past.
A Washington reception guest with poor memory and nearsightedness misidentifies a tall man by the door. In a whispered reveal he claims the man yawning during Nebraska’s bitter winter is Commander Robert E. Peary.
The article explains that Rheims, like many French words, uses one of four nasal sounds. It compares Rheims to words such as France, ton, un, and singe, noting the nasal sound is the key factor and varies only slightly in length.
Gen George E Karries commander in chief of the District of Columbia militia is noted as the busiest centurion. He runs an electric light firm and a traction company known for exceptional car service. He serves on many civic committees and recently met Mrs Karries, confirming their companionship.
Maine maker Melville Dunham, renowned for Dunham snowshoes, supplied all shoes used by Peary and his men. He proudly recalls visiting Peary aboard the Roosevelt just before Peary’s final voyage, noting his invention’s role in the northward trek and his pride in a homegrown product aiding the explorer.
A New Jersey farmer found music increased milk yield after hiring a Swiss milkmaid who yodeled. When she left, cows moped and supply dropped. He installed a phonograph in the stable and played music cows liked, boosting production. some tunes caused drying. The note ends with a hint for dairymen.
A railroad worker died and 13 were injured after a collision or derailment while using an improvised timepiece with an unfamiliar dial. Authorities are investigating the incident and assessing condition details at the scene.
A collision between a special excursion train carrying state fairgoers and a regular Illinois Central train near Farmer City left one dead and about 85 injured, four gravely. Conductor Duncan, injured, limped into town reporting the wreck as rescuers rushed in.
Arctic explorer Dr. Frederick Cook addressed a Washington audience after arriving from New York to discuss his pole expedition and clarify the private nature of his voyage. The lecture drew cheers as he praised fellow explorers, denied government backing, and fielded questions including a light jab about pemmican with Dr. Wiley. A reception followed at the new municipal building with district commissioners hosting.
In St Louis a southbound Cherokee line streetcar derailed on the north approach to the Twelfth street viaduct. One man, Lewis Granite, 60, died. five injured, including Tom Daley and Ben Young, with limbs crushed or fractures. The car, packed with sightseers and riders, skidded across a plank walk, throwing people against the bridge railing.
In St Louis Mississippi river centennial events opened with a river pageant from Merchants' Bridge to the harbor. More than 200 power boats lined the channel while every rowing club in the city entered. Torpedo boat flotilla officers judged the show with Commodore G M Phillips supervising from the Harriet flagship.
Matt Henson the only black man to reach the North Pole was honored at a Fifth Avenue Union League club banquet for Roosevelt ship officers and scientists. Peary was absent in Maine as Henson and colleagues shared stories of polar exploration.
Miss Clara Clemens daughter of Mark Twain married Ossip Gabrillowitsch a renowned Russian pianist. The ceremony was at the Clemens family home in Redding Connecticut with Miss Jean Clemens as bridesmaid. The couple plans residence in St Petersburg.
An explosion of gas in the Elm Grove mine near Wheeling, West Virginia kills several. The mine employs over 200 miners and about 260 were inside when the blast occurred. Most are believed trapped with two fatalities confirmed.
Charlea M. Pratt, general secretary of the Standard Oil Co and Pratt Institute president, and his sister Mrs. E B Dane, plan a million dollar endowment to Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. It would be the largest gift since the elder Pratt’s two million and follows a prior $700,000 widow gift plus several small contributions.
Wilbur Wright says he will not fly for money and rejects flying meet sideshow status. He and his brother pursue serious airship study and plan to resume instruction for army officers in Washington.
An automobile carrying a Philadelphia Press courier with a Taft message to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition president fell off an embankment into the Snoqualmie River near North Bend Washington. The occupants swam ashore while the car submerged.
Delegates to the twenty third annual meeting of the American Humane association open their three day session in St Paul Minn with a focus on humane treatment for people and animals.
Fire severely damages Governor Draper's Boston residence. Estimated loss near $200,000. Governor and family are away from the city.
Dennis Sweeney, linked to coal mines at New Saylor near Des Moines, shot his separated wife and then used the revolver on himself in a fatal domestic incident.
At a board of aldermen meeting a committee was appointed to arrange a public reception under city auspices for Dr. Frederick A. Cook in recognition of his Arctic explorations.
Chicago Germans marked the anniversary of the German pilgrims and Germantown Pa on October 6, 1688 with a parade in which about 25,000 participants joined 200 societies represented.
Commander Robert E. Peary, recently back from the Hudson Fulton celebration in New York, left his Portland hotel and sailed down Casco Bay toward his home on Eagle Island.
Seattle resident Edward Harych, aide to Dr. Frederick A. Cook on the Mount McKinley expedition and recent Montana arrival, states he is not traveling to New York to meet Cook. The assertion of an upcoming meeting is rejected.
In a Canadian Northern freight collision near Banning Ontario two crewmen Mreman W Wood cock and Brakeman Lockhart were killed Engineer Hauser was badly injured two engines and eight cars piled up.
Kansas City Mo Thos H Swope millionaire and renowned philanthropist died suddenly at his home Sunday night after a stroke of apoplexy. He was 81 years old and active in civic affairs for decades.
Chicago detectives from St Louis seek the two children with a $10,000 ransom note. A theory they are held in the North side Italian district is supported by letters and intelligence.
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