19 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1902
Page
1
The United States will unveil a statue in memory of Count Jean Baptiste de Mochambeau in Washington on May 24. It will be a fitting tribute to a man who rendered great service to the American republic.
New York state collected over 4 million dollars in inheritance tax last year. More than three quarters came from New York City, a key factor in explaining the state tax being reduced to one eighth of a mill.
Canada signals a push for arbitration over the Alaskan boundary while officials destroy original boundary monuments set by Russia, seen as evidence that Dominion lacks a solid case.
Immigration continues to grow and a one day delay nearly broke arrivals records. As a result of Prince Henry's U.S. visit, there is a notable gain in German immigrants joining the flow, signaling shifting migration patterns.
The Cubans show little interest in their independence date now. In the future they may regret insisting on a separate sovereignty and welcome annexation with a big hurrah, though they must enjoy their fling first.
The piece notes Sir Robert Peel would be horrified by reports England may tax bread and abandon free trade due to Boer war costs. It cites about 900 million dollars spent so far, with continued high expenditures expected for some years as the war nears conclusion.
Belgium's strikes grow graver as time passes with a wide political element visible in the demonstrations. The singing of the Marseillaise by civilians and some military signals rising tensions, justifying authorities' fears about unrest.
Reports say a considerable force of additional British troops, joined by English and Scottish soldiers, will reach Ireland within a month to aid the thousands already there and the Royal Irish Constabulary in enforcing the Coercion Act. The move signals a return to the familiar policy of suppression in Ireland.
Within the past two fiscal years the United States and Canada shipped 54,035 horses to South Africa, nearly matching US exports to all nations in the 20 years before 1894. Added mule shipments to the same destination are likely about equal in number.
Gen Wade Hampton a prominent Civil War figure dies at his Columbia home at 84. Described as old school southern, high-souled and honorable, a true gentleman and soldier of first rank. He is remembered as a statesman of substantial impact and widely respected in his state and nation.
President Roosevelt's Charleston stop became a welcoming affair as South Carolinians greeted the national leader. The guest and the city shared pride in hosting the historic figure, with Roosevelt noting the distinct South Carolinian character beyond Tillman-era politics. The outing heightened mutual appreciation during the visit.
In brief, Senate debates over the Chinese exclusion bill continue with criticisms of Minister Wu and support for the measure’s terms, while House discussions center on Cuban reciprocity and pension bills. Key events include a 16th vote on the exclusion bill, amendments, and a substitution passage, plus a 15th/16th discussion cycle and related foreign policy notes.
Reports on the 15th confirm Col Moot Hooten of the Twenty-eighth infantry as brigadier general. The same week Manila dispatches state Gen Malvar surrendered to Brig gen Bell at Lipa, Batangas and Laguna provinces. Senator Culberson introduces two inquiries into Philippine war costs since May 1898. Bartholomew statue light funded, Rhodes memorial planned in Cape Town, Taft visits St. Louis, Carnegie library debate at Missouri university stirs. Astor endows London university professor ships with £20000.
The Santa Fe Railroad Co plans a 300 mile survey from Woodward Oklahoma through Gage Sayre and Mangum to Quanah Texas. United States Charge dAffaires Bainbridge protested Russia Manchuria mining rights. China said no exclusive concessions were granted. Rioting in Montego Bay Jamaica led to many arrests and injuries among police and rioters.
In the senate Mr. Morgan defended the Isthmian canal route as preferable over Nicaragua. The Cuban reciprocity bill debate continued in the house with Cushman opposing the measure. Kansas City and Lexington Electric Railway chartered to build a 42 mile line for cheaper freight and passenger service. National Curfew Association aims to push curfew laws on rail lines and urge arrest of bay tramps. Canton reports port cities struck by smallpox typhoid cholera and plague. Interdenominational psalm revision group met in Pittsburgh to finish metrical psalms. Manila cholera totals: 306 cases 235 deaths. provincial totals 621 cases 422 deaths. Martin Tobin died in Kansas City from blood poisoning after a finger bite.
H F Read of Jacksonville takes the senior oratorical crown at Illinois college. A broad batch of news items follows from farm losses to world events, local accidents, and political moves across the U.S. and Canada. The report also notes court actions, labor wins, and ongoing governance matters in Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, and Iowa.
A long list of Illinois settlers and prominent locals who died recent years across Macoupin, Christian, Washington and neighboring counties. Names include W C Farrow 75, Dr A B Griffith 74, Mrs P M McDonald Stewardson 63, Anna Mary Wilking Waterloo 76, J E Bond 36 south of Greenville, Thomas Miller Pana 71, F R Fritz Staunton longtime merchant, J C Carson Cairo 71, Julius V Curry Mount Sterling 70, Susan Alspaugh Carlisle Pa, Wiley Tyson New Baden 30, Otis Whittington Herrick 32, Martha Jeffries Charleston 87, O O Whittington Herrick 32, Homer J Higgins Bloomington 62 Civil War veteran, Jacob Harry Arcola area, H M Smith Pulaski county, Fred S C Broeker Beardstown, Helen Adams Tamaroa, H M Smith Olmstead substantial merchant.
The Marion high school building was dedicated with Prof. James of Cham paign university delivering a lecture. H F E Read of Jacksonville won the senior oratorical contest at Minois. An Alton union station project of 75 000 dollars is reported to begin soon. A 30 year old man was found dead by hanging in Tay lorville woods. Mrs Thomas K K Condit of Beardstown died from injuries in a runaway. Miners and coal operators’ joint committee agreed on next year’s scale at 40 cents per ton, effective May 1.
An important supreme court opinion holds that the 1899 law taxing foreign insurance firms doing business in Illinois at two percent of gross premiums is unconstitutional. The ruling targets Hartford Fire Insurance and Home Insurance Company of New York in the Ray mond case, Samuel B. Ray mond, Cook County treasurer, as plaintiff.
A masked burglar forced Dr. P. L. Taylor to quiet a screaming serving girl at Springfield. He locked the doctor's son in a room and stole money and jewelry, according to local reports.
In the Central Stock and Grain Co. of Chicago v Chicago board of trade case the supreme court issued another adverse decision against bucket shops prompting further limits on speculative practices.
Washington reports Gen Chaffee says 27th Infantry lost men to Moros near Parang Parang and Malabang. An expedition of 1200 men under Col Baldwin leaves for Lake Lanao around April 27 to arrest the murderers and punish the dattos while avoiding a wider war. US sovereignty and access to Ilana and Ilimar bays stressed. Parang Parang anchorage, Malabang, and Lake Lana defined.
Manila reports Gen. Malvar unconditionally surrendered to Brig. Gen. Bell at Lipa with the Laguna and Batangas insurgent forces. Wheaton says resistance in his area ends and ports will reopen. camps say relief and welfare measures boosted by Bell. Filipino volunteers aid patrols and express satisfaction with camp conditions amid the pacification.
London reports that bases of peace are practically agreed at Pretoria and a final plan will take time to perfect. Boer delegates, after British terms on amnesty and government were not modified, met again and showed willingness. Lord Milner offered one or two executive seats pending a responsible government, with details still to settle. An Australian expert is to estimate rebuilding costs.
Amsterdam reports deep public grief as Queen Wilhelmina battles illness. Prince Henry remains at her bedside with the queen mother in constant attendance. Attending physician Dr Roessings stays at the palace. 104 degree fever noted. Rosenstein called from Leyden for consultation. public bodies express sympathy. Castle Loo noted as possible factor.
London reports government prepares to bring witnesses from South Africa to support treason charges against Col Arthur Lynch an Irish born leader who fought for the Boers. A farmer, Lewis Handley, says Lynch led raids in 1900 and claimed to be a British subject.
Reports from Australia say the New Hebrides islands were jolted by a quake on the 10th of last month. Shocks persisted through the week, followed by a sudden blaze of light six hours after the tremor. Albrim, Lopevi, and Tingoa volcanoes erupted, Tingoa sending a waterspout and great sea threat inland. Widespread devastation resulted from the quake.
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