25 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1903
Page
1
In under a year an American company has completed twenty seven via ducts on the British Uganda railroad and moved 6000 tons of steel in the work. The difficulties of Darkest Africa have never been too much for American enterprise and mechanical skill.
Farmers in Sumner county Kansas have bought large tracts of land causing a population decline of about 3000 in a few years. The region's landscape is described as almost bare compared to pre homestead times, reflecting aggressive expansion by Kansas farmers.
The Salt River valley in Arizona shows rapid growth in olive oil production with olive orchards spanning the region. A large labor force works to prepare the oil, and about twenty five pounds of fruit yield a single gallon of oil.
During his two days in St Louis President Roosevelt will address a good roads convention an theological convocation a saengerfest gathering and the audience at the World's fair dedication. His versatility has already been tested and proved.
Judge Thayer of St Louis wrote the judicial decision against the Northern Securities merger praised nationwide as the strongest strike against monopoly evil in a landmark case shaping the fight for the American people.
A statement notes Washington will impose fines on sidewalk expectorators. The commentary frames this as national progress, arguing decency reforms often emerge from ridicule and later become accepted. The piece reflects on government by Congress and the staged progression of reform.
In a message to the Cubar congress President Palma notes 1,373 public schools and 3,325 rooms. Enrollment reaches 148,276 with 80,654 males and 67,672 females. The 1902 1903 average attendance stood at 116,773.
A Philadelphia magistrate dismissed charges against employees of several newspapers who were arrested for working on Sunday under the 1794 blue law. He found a defect in the complaint but ruled the press is a necessity, justifying the discharge.
The Moros, the only native group pushing for conflict with the United States, have escalated into actions that have yielded more war than desired. American troops under Captain Pershing continue a campaign, with the latest victory likely to end operations in that sector. The strongest Moro fortifications remain under American control, and no new strongholds can be built at this time.
The Audubon society of Missouri says the legislature has adjourned, leaving song birds, game birds, and stream fish at risk from market hunters, cold-storage interests, trappers, and dynamiters, who may wipe out remaining wildlife in the state.
The Minnesota steamship launch at Groton Connecticut will be followed by another large ship. Though shorter than the Cedric and Celtic, the Minnesota type has greater capacity than any earlier vessels. It can even admit complete locomotives through its holds and bunkers hold more coal than a standard collier.
Leslie M. Shaw of Iowa argues personal appearance is private matter as a costly portrait in the treasury shows him with his hands deep in his pockets. He replies that his hands are in his own pockets anyway, ending the debate.
News in brief reports a string of events on the 21st and 22nd including the sudden death of George Matell while feeding Roosevelt's horses in Norris Montana. It notes Senator Malory's Florida term, Brig Gen Woodson's paralysis, a long Beach marriage, a skeleton discovery near Sioux City, and the death of prominent Kansas lawyer Guthrie. It also covers Gov. Richards' illness, Nevada's commission to the St Louis fair, Shipman Dewey's death, a poisoning case in Illinois, Carnegie's gift, a Greenville mayoral tie resolved by lot, the prince of Wales' role at the St Louis fair, pension desk tensions, a kidnapping sentence, and Troop A at the fair with 200 riders.
On the 21st three Illinois Central railroad officials were arrested in Chicago for payroll fraud using bogus checks. Also on the 21st a tunnel cave-in in Tuxpam Jalisco killed ten workers during Mexican Central extension excavation. A Frisco wreck near Everton Missouri killed four and injured several due to a defective rail. Other incidents include a Kinshu mine fire killing 65, Empress of China news of a Chinese execution, a Fisk Missouri feud murder, Gill's capitulation at Port-au-Prince, a Bakerson suicide attempt, Chicago Union Traction receivership, Birmingham opposing British representation at St Louis expo, a Spring Valley wreck injuring four, and Elkhart Egg Case Co stock loss of $50,000.
Postmaster-General Payne dismissed James Tyner and demanded documents taken from a safe. China demanded Manchuria, Russia pressed for ceding sovereignty. Japan sent warships to New Chwang. In New York Aqueduct races Redfern’s horse Alado collapsed, Redfern injured, horse killed. Illinois lawmakers riot over a municipal ownership bill. Kansas City arrests for horsewhipping a mother. British Hardinge transport reports defeat in Somaliland. 10 officers and 180 men killed. Roland L Morgan of Elgin, Illinois, died after eating mail food near Pensacola. Missouri Lt Gov John A Lee returns to reveal knowledge about doodle in legislature. Genevieve Babcock sues Dr Jesse R Burdick for breach of promise. Roosevelt’s Yellowstone vacation ends, tour resumes toward June 5 in Washington. Fire destroys over a quarter of Fairbury’s business district. A negro man lynched at Gordon, Arkansas, for injuring a physician. body found the next day.
Delegates and officials report global and domestic tensions. A Dallas warehouse and vehicle burning incurs $200000 in damage. Omaha police suspect Mrs. Frank Knight’s body was disposed of in a river north of Omaha. Russian war footing rises as Turkey moves troops to the Bosporus. Joplin unrest ends. refugees return. Morgan marks 66th birthday claiming ten more years of work. Four children drown fording the Wabash near Clinton Indiana. others escape. Two armed men rob a ferry near Courtney, Pa. an elderly man shot. New York appellate court strikes down primary election law as constitutional. Dr. J C T Hughes found dead in Eminence Missouri suspected of suicide by strangulation. Kentucky moves to seize ex Governor Taylor by habeas or kidnap in Indiana. German press notes US squadron heading to Marseilles to greet Loubet. Washington central labor union files charges in post office probe. C F Morse denies Kansas City Stock Yards uniting with South Omaha yard.
A Bloomington encampment plan for the Spanish War service men faces funding limits. The Bloomington committee sought a guard presence, but Adjutant General Smith said no funds remain. Gatling gun sections from Chicago and Springfield will still participate in competitive drill at Bloomington.
John Porter janitor at Peoria High School was found dead in the basement in front of the furnace. Initial physician report cited hemorrhage but the undertaker disclosed two gunshot wounds to the left chest. Police consider suicide, but coroner and family insist murder.
R Gavin of New York James H Eckels and Marshall E Sampsell of Chicago named receivers for Union Traction Co North Chicago Street Railway Co and West Chicago Street Railway Co by Judge Grosseup in US circuit court after judgments totaling over a million dollars for the Guarantee Trust Co New York. The move ends a gigantic deal that harms financiers of national standing including J P Morgan Co who faced heavy losses in the rescue attempt.
At the Alton presbytery session in Greenville, Rev. H. K. Sanborne of Alton and Frank P. Joy of Greenville were elected as commissioners to the general assembly. East St. Louis was chosen as the next meeting site.
J N Crawford a noted editor and literary critic for the Chicago Journal died from pneumonia. He had been a newspaper man in Chicago for nearly twenty years.
Thomas McDonald of Alexander was killed when his frightened team bolted toward a train and ran over an embankment. The driver also died, along with the team.
A major blaze swept through Xenia damaging almost an entire business block on South Avenue. Estimated losses reach about $10,900 with minimal insurance coverage.
George M. Kitzmiller of Medora filed a petition in the federal court at Springfield listing liabilities of 7983.87 and assets of 3075. This bankruptcy filing records a debtor with a substantial shortfall and reflects ongoing financial distress in the local mercantile trade.
Alleged misconduct report notes Miss Edna Rotramel age 15 at Springfield took strychnine and died by her own action. Authorities indicate the incident occurred at school premises with minimal details on motive or circumstances.
George Sullivan fainted while working in an Argenta elevator and fell into a corn bin, being smothered under nearly 500 bushels of corn. The accident underscores dangerous work conditions in processing facilities.
Judge Grosscup in Chicago issues a former order of default against the Packers who failed to answer the government anti trust bill. The action follows a government suit seeking remedies under federal anti trust laws.
Benjamin Cox an employee at Illinois Central Clinton shops killed his wife and then shot himself amid domestic troubles.
Clyde Amy an 18 year old from Forrest was found dead on a railroad track north of Strawn. Authorities say he fell from a moving train and died at the scene. Local responders and investigators are examining the incident for foul play or accidental death.
The Illinois legislature saw resignations, votes, and new measures as the Senate and House moved on appropriations, pensions, and corporate real estate dealing. Bills included Civil Service scope, hospital funding, militia costs, library trustees, and a constitutional initiative vote, with key clashes over amendments and reform efforts.
Edna Rotramel aged 15, daughter of Robert I. Rotramel custodian of the state fair grounds, died by suicide at home after being reprimanded by Principal Taylor for a note written at school. The principal was at the door when she ingested poison in the kitchen on Wednesday afternoon in Springfield.
G P Alford of Grant Nebraska died in Pendleton hospital after being removed unconscious from a westbound train Saturday. Coroner cites poisoning as cause. Brig Gen A E Woodson in Great Falls Montana remains gravely ill with paralysis on his left side and is not expected to live.
Springfield April 21 Both houses push to adjourn sine die on April 29 as appropriations bills sail through with near 17 million dollars in total for two years. Major items include capital stock tax changes, valuation shifts, and a new statewide health ventilation mandate. The omnibus expense bill totals 3.63 million with a $1 million school fund earmarked for schools only. The house approves a pay raise to 2000 for assembly members, effective for future terms. Other items include election law changes and semiannual executive reports requirement.
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