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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1900
Page
13
Easter marks Christ’s resurrection with timing set by the Council of Nice in 325. The first Sunday after the full moon on or after March 21 guides the date, which can fall between March 22 and April 25, with customs including colored eggs as presents.
The piece questions Admiral Dewey's sudden push to act as president with public consent after previously declining to run. It notes his wife's religious change and social chatter, critiques his rapid popularity, and contrasts Dewey with ongoing Boer and Philippine affairs, including Otis asking for more troops.
City to vote next Tuesday on a 4300 bond to build a municipal electric lighting plant. The 1897 attempt failed by eight votes amid low turnout. Proponents say it will boost value, appearance, business, and progress while not raising taxes beyond last year’s 500 levy. Citizens urged to vote in favor to escape old stagnation.
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