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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1906
Page
8
The Nebraskan journalist Bryan returns to New York after a world tour, bringing travel tales and impressions from distant lands. Local readers hear about his experiences, observations, and the latest news from his global journey.
William Jennings Bryan, after a year of world travel, arrives by steamer Prinzess Irene in New York. He is greeted by journalists, declines immediate political comment, and plans to speak at Madison Square Garden tonight. He stays at Lewis Nixon’s home after meeting with friends and family.
London report quotes Col. John Lambert, Chicago capitalist, asserting Britain must adopt Chamberlainism or go out of business. He praises France and Germany, notes Kaiser Wilhelm’s gains, strong army, and fleet plans, and claims Germany’s consular service and subsidized railways build power behind a Chinese-wall tariff. He warns Britain could be driven from the world stage.
Armour & Co. of Chicago sought permission to file annual affidavits stating they are not members of any trust or combine. Secretary Swanger, advised by Atty Gen Hadley, refused. Three anti trust cases are pending in Arkansas Tennessee and Illinois courts.
The steamer Princess with 16 hands aboard struck a rock near Swampy Island Sunday night and six crew members drowned. City of Selkirk reports the vessel, engaged in the fish trade, was likely overloaded and broke in two under storm strain.
The national guard of Illinois team won the tyro match at Sea Girt New Jersey with 139 of 150. Five shots per relay at 200 and 500 yards, open to three man teams from military and naval groups and state guards.
All Over Illinois. Hospital physicians sued for 5000 dollars by John Gonsalves’ siblings Mary Grace and brother against Doctors Ottis and Graser alleging a post mortem by the hospital staff harmed the remains for five hours after death and refused to release the body. Also brief items report a golden wedding anniversary death, a son’s arrest for perjury, a Massac county clerk injury, the funeral of Hannah Monroe, Rev Alexander White’s fatal injury, and chicken thefts in Jerseyville area with multiple large losses.
Marion merchant Charles M. Kern, 71, a longtime local merchant since 1863, collapsed and died from paralysis while traveling from his residence to his shop. A native of Virginia, Kern had spent over forty years serving the Marion business community.
Chicago detective chief W. S. Kane of the Chicago and Alton railway reports he has placed evidence with local police after investigating the Murrayville office robbery, leading to two arrests. Edwardsville postmaster T. M. Crossman seeks free mail delivery by submitting blanks to Washington, noting $10,500 in office receipts this fiscal year, exceeding the requirement by $500.
Standard Oil Co. here reports a third price reduction this year for refined oils. Mount Sterling Pastor's Farewell Rev. E Armstrong of First Baptist preached his farewell and left for Read City Michigan. Mrs Narcissa Lewright 83 a longtime Montgomery county resident died in Litchfield a few years ago.
A parlor puzzle describes using three matches to lift the fourth and ignite the trio, then cooling and reassembling. The second figure shows the single match under the trio causing them to stick together as if glued. The London Times reports a May 1906 incident in Smithfield where a decently dressed woman was brought for sale, bidders bid violently, and her supposed husband refused to sell, triggering riot and police embarrassment.
The article notes that Lake Erie remains warm enough for the sun to influence bottom water temperatures in clear summer weather, though day to day differences are very small. It mentions Jack Erie as a reference point and discusses the overall shallow depth effects on temperature variation.
The 1905 marriages in England and Wales reached 260,489, a small increase from 1904, suggesting men becoming more careless in love. The Yonkers Statesman notes the trend with a touch of humor.
A compact quotation reflects on purpose and work as mastery, love as interpreter, joy as divining rod revealing hidden fountains, and sorrow as an astronomer mapping the stars, attributed to Henry Van Dyke.
In Yonkers gossip columns the question arises whether Miss Bellow will sing at an upcoming event. Residents discuss potential topics and social chatter fills the pages as they speculate about performances and appearances.
A playful exchange notes a man with a revolving head found in Europe and jokes about his head’s origin. The second suburbanite quips about spying on neighbors’ chickens and guarding flower beds.
A hotel guest questions the safety of leaving valuables in a resort safe. The judge replies with a blunt rule: only when you stay. The remark reflects a skeptical view of hotel security and personal precaution. The exchange frames a broader caution about leaving valuables unattended in travel lodging.
An old excerpt notes that wealthy men share a trait of giving thousands readily and refusing after minimal discussion to part with a penny. It portrays merchants of money as generous at first glance but cautious in subsequent talks.
South Africa's white population represents a vast musical instrument market spending about $1,000,000 yearly, with piano purchases comprising about half of that total. The report highlights the size and potential of this segment for instrument makers.
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