17 Sep 1904
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1904
Page
1
The article notes that visitors to St. Louis for the World’s Fair observed a conspicuous absence of beggars. It suggests that beggars have been discouraged from making the fair city their destination, while discussing the distant war and the difficulties it creates 6000 miles away.
The engagement to Duchess Cecilia is announced with permission for the prince to choose his partner. He also gains a privilege akin to that enjoyed by American boys to change his ideals and views.
In Logansport Indiana young women deride frugal men calling them tight wads and threaten to close doors on them. The men retaliate arguing leap year permits a spending pause if the girls dislike it. The scene is described as shocking.
House girls urge employers to close and send workers to the big show. They demand equal treatment with other workers and seek the chance to join the crowd day at the exposition.
United States students may enter the World’s Fair for ten years with groups of twenty five or more. Each party must be accompanied by a teacher who pays full admission. Uncle Sam and St Louis extend a cordial invitation to the rising generation to enjoy the show.
The Russian forces, matched with Japan in numbers and equipment, held a strong defensive position at Liao Yang yet failed to mount a skillful defense or secure victory. The setback suggests only further reverses for Russia unless strategic shifts occur.
The report leveling accusations against various callings near the World’s fair grounds in St Louis suggests some individuals are seeking immunity from arrest and prosecution. The public is left to wonder who is behind these schemes and what actions may follow.
U S citizens praise the Latin American pavilions at the St. Louis exposition where about twenty countries show extensive exhibits. Southern governments feature in all departments with many displays considered on par with leading nations.
Mississippi's offer of its state building Beauvoir for receptions by southern states lacking edifices at the World's fair highlights the brotherly spirit among American commonwealths. The inference points to a full representation that showcases the entire south and southwest at the exposition.
The passage asserts Russia’s defeat stems from Asiatics rather than a European power, claiming France and England now boast reduced regard for Russia and have repaired past ruptures. It portrays France and England as enjoying close, intimate relations, while Russia’s prestige remains diminished.
Visitors note the little brown scouts from the Philippines training hard for a remarkable display. Their uniforms and drill impress observers, with muscular, lithe physiques showing the effects of disciplined practice. The contrast suggests national guard units could learn from their regimen.
San Francisco reports debate swirls over the Russian armed transport Lena which left Vladivostok 31 days ago and docked in San Francisco with four boilers. Shipping men speculate it seeks Japan bound contraband or seeks intelligence, while officials consider its neutrality duty and possible confinement at Yerba Buena Island or San Francisco harbor.
Rear-Admiral Goodrich reports the Russian armed transport Lena has arrived at the Pacific station and its commander says repairs are needed. The telegram will go to the state department for action. Secretary Morton orders detaining the Pacific squadron at San Francisco and asks for the Lena commander's intentions.
Washington reports Admiral Goodrich’s finding of the Lena in San Francisco harbor shocks officials. Secretary Morton seeks guidance from the state department with Capt. Pillsbury and Judge Penfield in a half hour conference. The matter is deemed Treasury jurisdiction rather than state.
Count Cassini the Russian ambassador in Bar Harbor says no notification from Withington about the Japanese demand to force the Lena from San Francisco within 24 hours. He expects the United States to follow neutrality laws and take the proper course after investigation by Washington authorities.
Newbury New Hampshire September 18 Secretary Hay says he has received no official advices regarding the Russian cruiser Lens in San Francisco harbor and declines to comment for lack of full details on the matter.
James Lowther Conservative member of parliament for the Thanet division of Kent and former chief secretary for Ireland is dead in London. He was born in 1840.
A $5,000 Lincoln statue was unveiled at Bunker Hill by Miss Mary G. True, daughter of Moses True. About 10,000 people attended a parade through town with speakers from Cincinnati and other places. Rev. Charles Frederick Goss presented the monument on behalf of Capt. Clinton, with remarks by Gen. John I Rinaker, B F Caldwell, and Victor Bullman.
Jacob Reed, 60, a Crown mine worker at Osles Station near Belleville, was crushed by falling coal and slate while returning to work after lunch. Fellow miner Martin Crovette narrowly escaped serious injury. Reed’s body was taken to Belleville home. he leaves a widow and several children.
Portland Maine reports show William Cobb winning the governor’s race by about 33 000 votes, with Amos L Allen and Charles H Littlefield elected to Congress in the First and Second districts. Burleigh stays ahead in the Third, Powers re elected in the Fourth, and Democrats gaining slight in both legislature chambers while Hale likely re elected. By 11 pm Hill claimed a state lead of 20 000 and GOP majorities in Congress and legislature.
Oquawka secured a pivotal county seat victory over Stronghurst in Henderson County’s long running seat dispute. The central issue was the geographical center, with Oquawka found two miles nearer than Stronghurst, effectively securing the result as a two thirds vote would be required to relocate the courthouse.
Two men die and twelve injured in a collision near Reno Nevada when westbound Train No 3's second section crashes into eastbound No 6. The wreck involves four engines and Pullman cars. Authorities say the accident resulted from disobedience of orders.
Carl Rapp aged S1 a shoemaker of New Baden about 14 miles from Belleville hanged himself from a bedpost. Ill for some time with an incurable spinal disease and despondent he managed to arrange suspenders around his neck tying to the bedpost. He rolled out of bed and strangled himself. He had been dead for several hours when found.
A fast Rock Island passenger train crashed into the rear of a split freight train east of Tiskilwa. Thirty people were injured, two fatally, as cars toppled and debris sprayed across the line. The engineer escaped unharmed while the fireman suffered serious injuries. Several cars were wrecked and passengers were thrown in all directions, eight landing in a cornfield beside the track.
Violent protests at Chicago stock yards on Monday night left eight injured, four severely. An assault on non union workers followed on Halsted and Root streets as two young women Annie Cook and Mamie Jasper were dragged from a Root street car. A westbound car was struck, injuring Fremont Sloan and Annie Crodone. Brewery driver Anton Ashutra was struck, his scalp cut, as police arrived led by Lieut Prim and six officers to disperse the mob.
Leonard Bliss, a Bloomington youth in ill health, was declared sane and sent to Jacksonville asylum. Tailor noted his vast size with a 71 inch waist, 62 inch chest, 76 inch abdomen, and 38 inch thighs, needing six yards of wide fabric for his suit. Meanwhile three burglars attempted to rob Morgan Bros bank at Murdock but triggered an automatic alarm. Ben Ferrig, Claude Ferrig, Sam Huber, and Will Huber engaged in a running gunfight, exchanging over 50 shots. robbers escaped and posses pursued a suspect by bloodstains without capture.
About 150 engineers from Europe toured the Lincoln tomb in Springfield. Governor Yates greeted them and delivered a suitable address marking the visit.
A lightning bolt hit Frank Patton's barn three miles east of Marshall, instantly killing Rose Burkhbelder's two sons aged 6 and 11. The tragedy underscores the peril of storms in rural areas and prompts investigations by local authorities.
Officials in San Francisco and Washington move to dismantle the Russian armed transport Lena at Mare Island. Admiral Goodrich reports repairs would take weeks to months, with guard ships stationed as negotiations continue. The president backs a joint state and navy handling to avoid a crisis with Japan.
Returns from 450 of 562 towns show William T Cobb the Republican leading Cyrus W Davis 75954 to 50007. Compared with 1900, Republicans gain about 5 percent while Democrats rise 24 percent. Four Republican congressmen re-elected by 5,000 to 7,000 pluralities.
Chicago Sept 14 Joseph Briggs, arrested Tuesday morning on suspicion of involvement in the death of Harold Peterson, a tobacco dealer murdered during a robbery the previous night, has been positively identified as the shooter by William O tee, the hospitalised colored porter shot through the lungs.
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