29 Oct 1904
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1904
Page
1
Alexander Parker Wilcox of Paris Illinois, first cousin of candidate Alton B Parker, refuses to return to Oneida New York to claim a fortune left by a relative, stating he has enough to live on for the rest of his days.
A report by W. J. Semel roth of St. Louis for the Worlds Fourth Sunday-school convention in Jerusalem shows the United States has 139,817 Sunday-schools, more than half of all such schools worldwide.
A dispatch describes Chinese fighters behind bomb proofs along the Manchurian battle line gathering crops between cannonading. The report notes that even amid danger the harvest continues and fodder is prepared as usual.
Postmaster General Wynne exemplified his well known name by winning a wife and hosting in Washington. Mrs Wynne is one of the capital’s best known hostesses, a remarkably young looking mother of ten children who married soon after leaving school and wore her wedding gown as her first long dress.
The France Spain treaty delegates control of Morocco largely to France while Spain keeps only a coastline strip. Spain agrees not to cede those provinces to any power other than France, preserving its dignity. The accord draws little public notice but holds major geopolitical weight.
A portrait of Miss Helen Keller as a radiant example of gratitude and resilience. Despite being deaf and blind, she remains optimistic and aims to brighten life for others less fortunate, serving as a living beacon of happiness and hope.
The North Sea action of Russian warships recalls an old theory that Russia, fearing defeat by Japan, courted England to claim the need for Europe's strongest power to help Japan against Russia, presenting a world view of reliance on Britain to counter Japan.
The clash between police and criminals in St. Louis exposes the ruthless nature of burglars highwaymen and train robbers. They are proven to be murderously inclined and armed to resist or escape arrest. They should be met with firm justice as shown by countless prior cases.
An investigation by Dr. Goldfeld, medical officer for Schoenberg public schools near Berlin, examined 967 children. Of these 496 boys and 471 girls, 61.3 percent drank one to two glasses of beer daily and 30.9 percent used spirits regularly or frequently.
The passage extols Oklahoma noting it can produce every crop from the northern states and the southern states with equal success. It claims corn matures in early summer, late summer, and autumn, and lauds the territory's agricultural prowess as great even if it is only a territory.
Maj Seaman says in his St Louis address that Congress erred by banning the army canteen, a reform he claims hurts morale. He argues the canteen, shaped by trusted officers, kept soldiers from saloons and hospital patrol trouble, and its removal weakens fighting units.
News in brief reports Prince Fushimi special imperial envoy sails from Japan on the Steamer Manchuria dated the 28th with his suite to San Francisco for the St Louis exposition. Also noted is the Baltic squadron firing on British fishing vessels in the North Sea, deaths and injuries, and looming tensions with Russia and Britain.
Telegraphed Japan reports 10 550 Russian dead found on Shakhe battlefield through October 22 with total Russian casualties over 60 000. Japan captures 45 guns. A man tossed nitroglycerin at 612 Chestnut St St Louis injuring himself. authorities find two revolvers and two cartridge belts. George W Blount, a Berkley Va politician, lynched after being jailed for assault. In Missouri a safe at C M Davids store in Fillmore looted of jewelry and cash $1 200 with no clue to burglars. Blandville College in Kentucky burned, Rob inson and students lose belongings. New Home Sewing Machine Co Orange Mass fires causes $100 000 loss. 10 000 machines ruined. Fort Sill Ohio stables burn for $30 000. Brazilian deputies approve buying 28 warships. Boston Episcopal divorce canon amendments approved. Colorado armor cruiser exceeds speed test at 23 83 knots, fastest in US navy.
Condensed telegrams report on the 25th stating the investigation finds the assault on British trawlers by the Russian Pacific squadron was deliberate and knowable. Other items include a fatal shooting near Little Rock, a house fire killing Owens children, Baldwin's air ship flight, a Missouri Pacific derailment injuring 26, and various notices from Kansas City to Seattle.
A fatal fire at the Middlesworth orphans home in Illinois killed Alfred and Charles Peterson, two ten year old boys who were not related. Inmates fled as the alarm rang but the brothers returned to their dormitory and suffocated near a bed under a mattress. The blaze began in the boys dormitory where a stovepipe from the kitchen range passed through. It is believed clothing was left against the pipe.
Five men from St Louis were injured when a fishing party wagon collided with a Chicago and Alton special in Venice. Injured: John W. Steel, John Casey, Jerome and Alfred Casey, and Robert Florentine. All suffered severe hurts. no deaths expected. Joseph Yenn, struck earlier, was pronounced fatally injured at St Marys hospital East St Louis. The wagon carrying the injured men’s wives and sisters had just crossed the tracks.
A freight train split in two on the Wabash near Sadorus, causing a wreck that killed John Francisco of Gloversville New York and two Italian coal diggers from Centralia and St. Louis. Martin Tracy survived with a dislocated arm and scalp wounds. Six loads of merchandise were destroyed and traffic halted for five hours.
Loren Frank aged 12 was killed by a live electric wire that fell to the ground. Neighbors freed his grip but he was dead when found. The incident occurred in Greenville and involved a wire that remained live after the fall.
Dr Henry Hateh spoke at the National Pris on congress session in Quincy urging death for regenerates to curb degeneracy, sparking an animated discussion among attendees.
Matthew Steel aged 45 of Girard John Palmer aged 65 of Springfield and George Brown aged 46 of Girard were all killed within 24 hours by cars on the Springfield line of the Central Sinois Traction Co.
Mr and Mrs George H Cassens of the west of Sterling receive a congratulatory letter from President Roosevelt for naming their sixteenth child Edith Alice M Theodors Roosevelt Cassens.
Thieves broke into Adolph Kollasch’s home six miles from Mount Sterling and stole $2000 from an old iron safe. The safe was pried open with a sledge hammer.
Thieves broke through a transom at H. Post & Son jewelry store in Decatur and stole watches and silverware valued at over $2,000. Police described the break in as a swift entry and are investigating leads.
The long standing rumor about expanding the Burlington into the southern Illinois coal fields is confirmed after months of discussion. Officials say the expansion would affect multiple mines and regional transport links, with continued updates expected as plans advance.
Staunton voters learn William Wiedrich was appointed police chief to replace Thomas Overbeau after the council vote. The announcement outlines Wiedrich stepping into the role as the new head of the Staunton Police Department.
A Baldwin airship the California Arrow flew from the Louisiana Purchase exposition toward Illinois, proving aerial navigation possible. Pilot Knaben praised the test despite engine failure later. Capt. Baldwin planned another trip pending weather with a $100,000 prize on offer.
Chicago bank clerks prepare for a unique competition in the lobby of First National Bank on November 2. A million dollars in bills will be used to test proficiency with adding machines, with prizes for top cash counting skills. The event is organized by the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Bank Clerks.
A brief note on Japanese metallurgy praises the skill in decorative objects and alloy beauty. It cites sinchu as ten parts copper to five parts zinc and shadko, an alloy of gold and copper with gold from one to ten percent, heightened by acid treatment.
A cheerful boarder jokes about a Klondike miner, asking a riddle to Mrs. Hashieieh. The landlady snaps she never liked conundrums, and the boarder reveals the pun about staking a claim versus claiming a steak as he takes the last sirloin.
Excerpts from old papers recount decorations by emperors and royalty for distant wars. A South Sea island tattoo by a king serves as a quirky example of distinction. Another snippet warns to beware of untrustworthy figures like Nibley, as overheard quarrels reveal their opportunistic temper.
An 1900s advertisement links female happiness to blood health and cites Dr Williams Pink Pills as remedy for menstrual suppression and related conditions. It recounts Miss Mattie Griggs of Lawrence Kansas who recovered after four months without menses using the pills. The notice promotes Pink Pills for anemia and related symptoms, and offers a free booklet “Plain Talks to Women” from Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY.
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