13 Apr 1901
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1901
Page
1
A humorous chiding piece discusses postal rate reductions between the United States and Canada, praises benevolent adaptation by the Dominion, mocks Aguinaldo, and quips about long preserving butter versus eating it. The tone blends satire with light economic snippets and social commentary.
A historical note explains Indiana’s new law that makes the sheriff’s office vacant if a prisoner is taken from custody and lynched. The commentary adds a grim aside that prisoners could face doom with calm assurance knowing the legal risk to the sheriff.
The rice growing area in the south will be expanded substantially this year. If the past few years’ growth continues, the nation will soon meet its own demand and reduce dependence on imports.
A war of words rises in London over horse drinking troughs claimed to spread glanders. Critics warn of danger from the troughs while acknowledging horses must drink and continue work. The debate centers on public health versus animal needs.
The Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church decides to require a certificate of freedom from constitutional disease before a minister may be admitted to a pastorate. The rule appears extraordinary and somewhat foolish in tone.
Canada’s mineral exhibits at the Pan-American exposition aim to open the world’s eyes to its resources. The text notes Britain’s long fame for cereals dairy fruits cattle and furs but suggests limited awareness of its mineral wealth.
A report claims President De Kock of the Burgher peace commission was arrested at General Botha's camp after delivering a message under a white flag, tried for treason, and executed. The article notes the hope that this report is unfounded.
Mr. O. P. Austin, chief of the United States bureau of statistics, estimates that by the end of the twentieth century this county will reach a population of 300 million. Immigration and natural increase will drive the rise, yet the nation’s density will still lag Belgium Germany the Netherlands and England and Wales.
L G Powers, chief statistician of agriculture, reports that owner-operated farms rise faster than the overall agricultural population. About 100,000 families moved from wage earner roles to land ownership, and despite more tenant farms, the number of true farm owners grows more rapidly than at any time before or after the Civil War.
The United States purchases banana production from West Indies and Central America totaling about 8 million dollars annually in export value. Jamaica alone ships over 4 million banana bunches yearly, yielding 1.5 million dollars to local producers and shippers. Other contributing sources include Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.
Gen Young warns the main US problem in the Philippines comes from two native societies, the Katipunan and the Sandatarian. The Katipunan is military and leads the insurrection, while the Sandatarian is civil, uniting sympathizers, funding, provisioning, and arming rebels and informing members of US troop movements.
Mrs Margaret Hossack of Indianola, wife of a wealthy farmer, was convicted of murdering her husband on December 1. Jury set life imprisonment. Trial in Warren county revealed circumstantial evidence and alleged thirty year feud. prosecution asserted motive to gain a $60,000 estate.
A southbound Wabash passenger train No. 14 wrecked at 9 30 p m Wednesday night at Wilcox Missouri after hitting an open switch The engine overturned and the mail car went into a ditch Only minor injuries to the engineer and fireman and a severe shaking up for passengers Traffic halted about five hours Officials report the switch mechanism had been tampered with by removing a key from the rod joining the switch stand
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on April 12 the mood is that railroad employee grievances against the Central Railroad of New Jersey will be settled amicably. A conference in New York between the grievance committee and Vice-President Warren is seen as leading to concessions from both sides. The regional outlook suggests the crisis has passed.
Owen Meeks, son of Samuel B. Meeks of Farina, Illinois, was acquitted of horse stealing on grounds of insanity. He confessed stealing a horse in Etna and selling it for 70 dollars to fund a wedding outfit. Witnesses testified he had led a blameless life before the act, and love’s worry briefly unhinged his mind.
A series of obituaries notes the deaths of Samu Y Vierce Cairo at 77, Miss Mertie Betts Salem 21, Mrs Mary E Elder Bloomington 72, John W Johnson South Otter 70, James Robertson Atwater farmer, Edward Lawton Christian County 90, William Timmerman Clinton County Bartelso 28, Frank P Chapman Coles County north Okaw township, and Mrs Theodore Baltzell Alto Pass mother of 14 with all but one surviving.
The state crop report dated April 10 notes wheat in fine condition overall with potential for a large crop, though Hessian fly eggs found in western central districts threaten later damage. Early-sown wheat more affected. some spring wheat sown in the northern district. In a separate item, I N Swartwood, who killed C B Caldwell near Manchester over a boundary dispute, was arrested in Ashland Cass county after sheriff’s pursuit.
Claude Johnson and a Miss McClannahan of Potomac tried to secure a marriage license at a Decatur hotel claiming they were of legal age, but both were three years underage. The license was returned and the marriage not solemnized.
A movement forms to stage a great corn belt exposition in Peoria in 1902, an off year for such fairs. KE. S. Fursman, leader of Peoria's annual corn exposition for three years, heads the project.
The annual meeting of the Mattoon presbytery convened at the Presbyterian church in Paris. Thirty four pastors attended, representing churches across eleven counties in eastern and central Illinois.
The report notes a Chicago syndicate has cornered all market peanuts signaling speculators aim beyond the pit to seize control of the gallery.
Earl Williams was found unconscious under a bridge about a mile north of Mount Vernon with a shot finger and a dangerous head wound. Investigators seek details about the incident and any suspects or witnesses.
A boiler at David Doremeyer’s pocket mill twelve miles south of Nashville exploded, killing Doremeyer instantly and seriously injuring two of his sons. Local authorities investigated the blast and secured the scene.
Aaron P Rhodes died in Bloomington at age 65 after a life as a wealthy farmer and stockman. He was born in McLean County and spent his entire life there, contributing to the local agricultural community.
Nicholas Roewer, 40, collapsed and died in a Quincy alley. He was not identified for several hours, with heart disease listed as the cause.
Four of the nine battleships are well along with the Illinois leading at about ninety percent completion.
In Herrin a two year old boy named Ernie Hindman fell into a tub of boiling water and died from injuries suffered days earlier. Local authorities investigated the accident and cautioned guardians to supervise toddlers near hot water.
Springfield Illinois April sessions of the legislature show routine calendar progress with few bills enacted. The house advanced measures on education and public works while debates centered on militia expansion and penitentiary irregularities. Senators debated fireproof university repairs and guardianship laws as executive appointments were confirmed.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt notes Americans in England favor the native leathery oysters, described as coppery to taste, over American Blue Points or Saddle Rocks. It cites typhoid fears tied to English oysters from sewage-tainted waters and advises against eating raw British oysters, a warning many Americans ignore.
Robert J. Burdette recalls coining a humorous name Bilderback in 1876 and sharing Bilderback stories at a Salem New Jersey lecture in 1687, noting the amusing reception and a dozen Bilderbacks afterward.
The New York Press notes that in England and Wales Smith appears 253600 times while Jones is present 242100 times. Williams Taylor Davies Brown follow. in Scotland Smith leads with McDonald Brown Thompson Robertson Stewart Campbell. In Ireland Smith ranks fifth as Murphys number 62600, with Kelly 55000, Sullivan 43600, Walsh 41700, Smith 37000, OBrien 33400, then Ryan Connor ONeil and Neilly. Reillys total 29000.
A prisoner in an arrowed suit boasts of becoming a model prisoner as a guard reports his progress toward freedom. He studies his manacles with a hopeful, almost comic air, dreaming of a chainless future.
Articles of incorporation for the St Louis and Northeastern Railroad Co were filed in Christian counties circuit court at Taylorville. The plan covers a roughly one hundred mile line from Madison to Sullivan via Madison Montgomery Christian Shelby and Moultrie with capital stock of 50000. Incorporators and first directors are Charles R. Kiser Warren Champion and George Stillwager.
Newton Chisnell a longtime Hoyt attraction actor died at his Akron home after years of invalidism. His last role was Brassy Gaul in A Texas Steer. Death caused by dropsy and brain trouble, officials said yesterday.
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