The Troy Weekly Call Cartoonish Quotables and Oddities
A mosaic of quips from the Troy Weekly Call lampoons modern life. jokes touch on Auckland’s limits, Wilbur Wright’s hands, a Panama lottery windfall, horse thieves in New York, Marie Corelli’s anti drink stance, a Washington wedding with union label, a Colorado marriage bearing 1313, New Zealand’s advertising, skyscraper windows as ornaments, the shah’s suspended constitution, a French medical quip on locomotor mania, and an 18 year old husband with marital trouble with his second wife.
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New York
A Writer Describes Dynamite as Canned Thunder
A magazine writer calls dynamite canned thunder and notes that even a can opener could reveal his sharper spoken warning, suggesting the force behind the term may exceed his casual phrasing.
Chorus girls gain wisdom with age say Times Union
A Jacksonville Times Union quips that chorus girls grow wiser with age, then pivots to a French expert comparing the broken wing of an aeroplane to a punctured tire of an automobile. The joke notes the sadness for boys inventing flying machines in the woodshed yet grounded, unable to leave earth.
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Jacksonville Times- Union
Chicago the City That Never Looks Its Age
The passage asserts Chicago is 75 years old and already appears young, claiming she will remain fresh and lively when she is twice her current age. It emphasizes the city's enduring vitality and timeless spirit through a playful, boastful tone.
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Chicago
West New York Faces Financial Strain on Fire Horses
West New York New Jersey struggles with funds to feed and retain its fire department horses, and the town still owes money for the animals, suggesting the possibility of placing the department into receivership.
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New York
N. J
Chicago professor sparks debate on academic success
A Chicago college professor questions the meaning of success, arguing that norms of intellect skew high and what is valued in scholarship may differ from mainstream perceptions. His remark suggests that conventional measures may misjudge prness.
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Chicago
90 year old man commits suicide to avoid turning 100
A Connecticut man aged ninety chose death by his own hand rather than live to a century, reflecting on fears about personal habits such as smoking and drinking that sometimes appear in Sunday papers.
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Connecticut
Toledo and Cleveland Women Suffer Abuse and Gifts Figure
Humane Officer Ware cites 16425 Toledo women beaten by husbands in 15 years. In the same period the Leader of Cleveland says three times as many women were given diamond rings and sealskin coats.
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Ware
Toledo
Cleveland
Proposed New York Insurance Building Soars Over City
A plan for a New York insurance building would rise to at least 909 feet, with a flag pole ball projected at about double the Washington Monument and 74 feet above the Eiffel Tower. The structure would exceed four times the height of the Bunker Hill Monument, signaling a bold skyline addition.
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Washington Monument
Liffel
Insurance
New York
Bunker Hill Monument
Naval Review Planned For Returning Battleship Fleet
The article describes a grand naval review to honor the battleship fleet, its officers, and crew who served with distinction. It emphasizes a welcoming display fitting the American name, except for the sour “grouch” among the public.
Wright in Fast Sail Sails 39 Minute Flight
Wilbur Wright flew 29 miles over the Auvours military grounds in Le Mans France, achieving 46 mph for 39 minutes 19 seconds the greatest airspeed yet. After motor repairs Wright announced a new best flight, eclipsing his European record.
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le Mans
France
Wilbur G. Wright
Auvours
Wright
Orville
America
Taft Withdraws From Ink Fight In Ohio Campaign
Cincinnati reports William H Taft refusing to chase further questions with William Jennings Bryan in a newspaper controversy over campaign issues. He offered Bryan the last word on Roosevelt taft letter and spoke to an audience of ministers from the Ohio conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church on Taft’s fifty first birthday.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
William H. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Roosevelt
Taft
The
African Methodist Episcopal Church
China seeks special treaty with arbitration clause
Dr Wu Ting Fang, China's minister in Washington, informed the state department that Beijing has authorized him to pursue a special treaty with the United States. The pact would require China and the U S to submit any differences to arbitration, except over issues of territorial integrity or national honor.
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Washington, D. C
Wu Ting Fang
State Department
United States
China
Anarchists Halt Kaiser in Alsace Lorraine Visit
Mulhausen dispatch reports the German emperor halted his excursion into French territory after police learned French anarchists were in the district. The emperor was urged not to cross the frontier and agreed reluctantly, fearing possible untoward incidents rather than fear.
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Paris
France
Mulhausen
Alsace-Lorraine
German airship Parseval wrecked near Potsdam
Rochester report states a subordinate German airship aboard was wrecked Wednesday while en route to Potsdam for Kaiser inspection. A broken motor rod tore a hole in the balloon, causing a rapid descent in the Grunwald forest. Four aboard unharmed. second major German airship accident following Count Zeppelin’s loss.
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Rochester
N. Y
Potsdam
Grunwald
Germany
Count Zeppelin
Savage impulse in Durango boy ends in Pagosa tragedy
In Pagosa Junction Durango a 15 year old Indian boy seized a revolver and rode through town firing at speed before shooting four year old Anee Baker daughter of Ute member James Baker. He sped into the hills and vanished with no explanation beyond a savage impulse to kill.
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Durango
Colo
Frank Howe
Pagosa Junction
Anee Baker
James Baker
Peculiar Legal Roles Highlight Davis Austin Tragedy
In Omaha, ahead of Charles Edward Davis's preliminary hearing for the death of Dr Frederick T. Austin, lawyers discuss a unique Nebraska law. Mrs. Abbie B. Rice claims she ordered the physician's death but did not act, raising questions whether Davis could be punished as an instrument of death and whether Rice bears first degree murder liability.
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Omaha
Neb
Charles Edward Davis
Frederick T. Austin
Abbie B. Rice
Davis
Austin
Dr. Austin
Mrs. Rice
Nebraska
Maine Republicans Elect All Four Congressmen
Augusta reports late returns show Maine Republicans win all four seats. Governor race results indicate a plurality near 8,000, with city losses smaller than in rural districts where temperance issues boosted Democrats. John P. Swasey wins in the district once held by Chas. L. Littlefield. other GOP candidates also lead in three districts.
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Augusta
Maine
John P. Swasey
Congress
Chas. L. Littlefield
Politically Active Postal Workers Targeted in Dismissal Warning
Washington reports the postoffice department disciplined several employees for political activity. J H Rinehart, a Denver letter carrier, was reduced in rank while A B Hill and W H Phillips, Goldsboro clerks, were warned to cease political activity or face dismissal. Hill has a state senate nomination and must resign if he wants to keep postal service employment.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
J. H. Rinehart
Denver
Colo
A. B
Hill
W. H. Phillips
Goldsboro
N. C
Postal Service
Wreck Inquest Opened Over Chesterton Crash Deaths
Chicago coroner and Cook County officials began an inquiry into the Chesterton Indiana wreck that killed Mrs. Esther Hecox of Chicago and injured more than forty others. The case was transferred to Chicago for jurisdiction after the victim’s death.
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Chicago
Hoffman
Cook County
Chesterton
Ind
Esther Hecox
Veteran Fire Chief John Andrews Dies in Cleveland
John Andrews a 33 year veteran of the Cleveland fire department and 15 year chief died Monday at age 63. He retired as chief on September 1 1906 after 33 years of service and 15 as chief in Cleveland Ohio.
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Cleveland
Oho
John Andrews
Cleveland Fire Department
Andrews
Fire Department
State finishes case in murder trial of Joseph James colored
Springfield Illinois jury heard Blanche Ballard testify that Joseph James crept into her room and stabbed C A Ballard to death after intruding on the Ballard home. Doctors linked the wound to death as the defendant prepared to take the stand amid threats by a black hand letter to hang officers.
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Springfield
Joseph James Colored
C. A. Ballard
Blanche Ballard
Swan
James
Warner
Alleged Embezzler Arrested in Chicago
Chicago reports Thomas Kearns, a wealthy mine owner and treasurer of Kearns No. 2 gold mine, arrested on embezzlement charges. He allegedly stole 8500 dollars from stockholders of the Rawhide, Nevada company. Kearns owns over 150,000 shares and has San Francisco roots, with wide western mining fame.
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Chicago
Ill
Thomas Kearns
Kearns No. 2 Gold Mine Company
Rawhide
Nev
Kearns
San Francisco
Fairbanks Wife Illness Keeps Couple From Leaving
Berlin dispatch reports Mrs Fairbanks taken ill after the wedding of Miss Cornelia Cole Sellers to Walter Sawyer in Maryville. The illness, though serious enough to delay travel, is described by the attending physician as not serious for the moment, keeping Mr and Mrs Fairbanks in Germany.
Unknown Man Kills Self on Union Pacific Train
In Kearney Nebraska an unnamed man about 25 years old, riding the west bound Union Pacific Overland Limited, stabbed himself to death with a knife while in the yards. After the fatal wounds he threw the blade from a window. The body was removed with no ID found. His ticket listed Los Angeles as the destination.
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Kearney
Neb
Union Pacific Overland Limited
Los Angeles
Daughter Sues Mother Over Hargis Estate Battle
Lexington report states Mrs. Evelyn Hogg, daughter of the late Judge James Hargis, filed suit in Jackson Tuesday afternoon against her mother Mrs. Lewellyn Hargis and brother Beach Hargis. She seeks to place the department store and all Hargis estate property under a receiver. The estate is valued at about $150,000.
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Lexington
Jackson
Evelyn Hogg
James Hargis
Lewellyn Hargis
Beach Hargis
Bank Reopens Trustees Take Over Hopedale Bank
In Hopedale Illinois the private bank of W H Schulte was turned over to trustees elected by depositors after cash about 700 remained in the drawer and liabilities totaling 82 000 including 50 000 in deposits. The transfer occurred at a meeting in the opera house.
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Hopedale
W. H. Schulte
Thia Ele
Frats Fight School Board Faces Civil Court Action
In Chicago Hyde Park high school students from fraternities and sororities clash with the Board of Education over anti society pledges. About 52 pupils are suspended and a restraining order would be moot as they are already out. School superintendents are ordered not to admit students who refuse to sign pledges, potentially keeping nearly 200 students barred when classes resume Monday morning.
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Chicago
Board of Education
Hyde Park
Stewart Prepares to Return After Royal Ride Cancelled
Huachuca Ariz. Col William F Stewart army officer quits the planned ninety mile riding test for high officers. Officials of the war department order him to return to Fort Grant at once. He had awaited orders here for days and will start for Fort Grant Wednesday after receiving the Denver directive without stated reason.
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Huachuca
Ariz
Wm. F. Stewart
Fort Grant
War Department
Stewart
Gen. Thomas
Denver
Col. Stewart
Will Appeal Hepburn Case To Supreme Court
Washington attorney general Bonaparte ordered an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court from the Philadelphia court of appeals ruling that the Hepburn act commodity clause is unconstitutional. Special Counsel L A Wilmer to prepare the brief for filing in the October term.
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Washington, D. C
Bonaparte
Supreme Court of the United States
Court of Appeals
Philadelphia
L. A. Wilmer
Supreme Court
Baseball Kills 4 Year Old Boy Near Fordland
In Webster County Missouri a 4 year old son of farmer J C Burdett was struck below the heart by a baseball during a Sunday game three miles northwest of Fordland and died instantly, according to local reports.
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Springfield
Fordland
Webster County
J. C. Burdett
Two Die in Lake Shore Freight Train Wreck Near Huron
A Sunday Lake Shore and Michigan Southern wreck between Huron and Vermilion left two Black men dead, one injured, and a white man missing. They were riding in a Cleveland to Toledo freight car when fourteen cars were burned for kindling.
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Sandusky
Ohio
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad
Huron
Vermillion
Cleveland
Toledo
Mrs Chance Injured On Illinois Train Assault
On a Southern Illinois passenger train near Sparta Bert Chance wife of Walsh station agent was cut by flying glass when Lem Kirkpatrick Coulterville threw a beer bottle at the conductor. Sheriff Henry Burns arrested Kirkpatrick and he awaits grand jury action in Chester. Mrs Chance received several stitches for facial wounds.
Fear of Smallpox Stuns Taylorville Residents
In Bloomington two malignant smallpox cases alarm locals as Grover Hover a dry goods merchant and Miss Matilda Browatski, a domestic, battle the disease. Browatski visited stores and amusements for two weeks before diagnosis. infection traced to Springfield.
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Bloomington
Taylorville
Grover Hover
Matilda Browatski
Springfield
Whites and Negroes Clash in Centralia Rioting Narrowly Averted
A heated clash between white and black crowds near Wallace shows led to a fracas as a white man was knocked unconscious by a black assailant. Shouts of Lynch him and several revolvers were brandished until police intervened to prevent bloodshed.
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Centralia
Rural Mail by Motorcycle at Bloomington
Charles Barrett of Platt county abandons wagon and horse for motorcycle to cover a 26 mile rural route with 52 stops. He now completes the run in two hours, compared with eight to ten hours with horse and wagon.
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Bloomington
Charles Barrett
Platt County
Mayors to Eat on Starved Rock Bloomington Meeting
A call has been issued for the third annual convention of Illinois mayors, to be held at La Salle on September 24 and 25. Mayor McCashrin of Rock Island is president. About one hundred mayors are expected. A banquet on Starved Rock will be hosted by the city.
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Starved Rock
Bloomington
la Salle
McCashrin
Rock Island
Lowden Buys $5,000 Team for Washington Ride
Bloomington Col. Frank Lowden, congressman and Republican politician, has purchased for $5,000 a team of highbred coach nurses from J. C. Lacey of Stephenson County. He plans to drive them in Washington, D. C., next fall and winter, and the team is believed to be the finest in the state, likely to attract attention in the national capital.
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Lowden
Bloomington
Col
Frank 0. Lowden
J. C. Lacey
Stephenson County
Washington, D. C
Five Year Old Elizabeth Enters Trancelike Sleep
Elizabeth De Groot, age five, daughter of George De Groot of La Salle County, has lain in a trance like sleep for thirty days following meningitis. Doctors report she remains in a healthy condition aside from the continuous sleep and cannot be awakened.
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Lliness
Bloomington
Elizabeth
George de Groot
la Salle County
Officials Yield to Farmers at Zoultrie County Fair
Following a farmer protest that threatened a boycott, Zoultrie County Fair officials lowered admission to twenty five cents after advertising fifty cents for the final two days.
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Sullivan
Zoultrie County Fair
Woman Dean Inwell Jerseyville Tragedy Reported
The body of Mrs. George Spangle, wife of a wealthy farmer near Dow, was found in a cistern close to their house. Authorities are unsure whether she died by suicide or fell into the cistern during the night.
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Dean Inwell
Jerseyville
George Spangle
Dow
Baby Drowned in Tank in Lincoln Area
Willie Heise aged 18 months son of Mrs Edna Heise of Lincoln fell from the stock tank and drowned while playing on its rim. No further details are given.
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Sterling
Willie Heise
Edna Heise
Lincoln
Here
Found Dead on Tracks Near Louisville & Nashville Rail
Mt. Vernon resident Frank Hughes, age 18, was found dead on the tracks of the Louisville and Nashville railroad east of town. Authorities investigated the scene for cause and confirmed the death.
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Mt. Vernon
Frank Hughes
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Tries to Kill Wife Then Hangs Self in Bloomington
Charles Ehan, an elderly Bloomington resident, attempted to murder his wife, then killed himself by hanging. Police report and investigation follow this violent incident in the city.
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Bloomington
Charles Ehan
Deaf Man Killed by Train in Bloomington
Louis Davis of Waynesville, a deaf man, was killed by a train while walking on the tracks in Bloomington.
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Bloomington
Louis Davis
Waynesville
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