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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1896

Page

3

Gathering for International Arbitration Congress Opens

Metzerott hosts a distinguished assembly as Ex-Senator Edmunds presides over the two day session. Foster, Hubbard, and Chief Justice Fuller send remarks with Andrew Carnegie pledging support and a $1,000 contribution to arbitration efforts. The group urges world nations toward peaceful settlement and reduced armaments.

International Arbitration ‘ Congress Edmunds John W. Foster Vermont United States Angel of Peace Fuller Andrew Carnegia Pittsburgh

Exciting scene ends church scandal in San Francisco

In San Francisco on April 23 the church scandal's final acts erupted after the verdict suspending Dr C O Brown from his church. Valentine Brown threatened to kill minister McLean, advanced with his hand at his hip, and a bystander restrained him as Dr Brown and his wife led supporters into a chaotic aisle confrontation. Cries of coward liar and ear echoed through the temple.

San Francisco C. O. Brown First Congregational ‘Church Valentine Brown McLean Brown Young Brown Dr. McLean Dr. Brown

Rumor of President Cleveland Injuries Circulates in Washington

A disturbing report circulated after dark claiming President Cleveland was seriously injured in a carriage collision near the Woodley residence while leaving the executive mansion. Officials soon said the story had no foundation, noting only a horse stumbled as the carriage traversed long U Street toward the city outskirts.

Washineton Cleveland Woodley Cloely Jong U

Carlisle replies in Graves suit over bonds bid loss

In Washington on April 25 Carlisle filed an affidavit detailing Graves alleged misrepresentations and garbled correspondence in his bid for four percent bonds. Carlisle says Graves misled the court by omitting facts and claims he delayed notice and failed to extend payment time. Graves allegedly knew of bid success February 10 and sought an extension February 13. Graves reportedly made a second bid February 16 and altered a February 15 letter to the secretary.

Wm. Graves Treasury Washington Supreme Court District of Columbia Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Department Carlisle Graves New York N. Y Department Mg Carlisle

Comptroller Bowler Echoes in Sugar Bounty Case

Washington April 25. The US Supreme Court heard final arguments in the sugar bounty cases. Counsel for claimants led by Joseph H Choate decried Bowler’s actions as creating the litigation. Holmes Conrad for the government argued Congress could withhold appropriations. Choate likened the dispute to a large pebble jamming government wheels. He cited Lafayette’s revolutionary debt payment as an example of congressional power and implied Bowler’s stance influenced the outcome.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Joseph H. Choate Holmes Conrad Choate Bowler Congress Lefayette United States Lafayette

Weyler Proclamation Offers Pardon for Surrender

A dispatch reports Captain General Weyler issued a proclamation to insurgents in Pinar Del Rio urging surrender within 20 days in exchange for full pardon. The insurgents are said to fear execution if they surrender.

Mapnip Imparcial Weyler Pinar del Rio

British Break Matabele Siege Near Bulawayo Victory

A Bulawayo dispatch reports Captains Napier and Durban with 200 whites and 100 natives repelling Matabele forces at Umguza river three miles from Bulawayo. British success followed outflanking the Matabeles who fled into the water. Several officers wounded and many Matabele dead, exact losses unknown.

Umgaza River Care Town Bulawayo Umguza River Selous Guy Baxter Corporal Wise Wise Baker Lieut Hood Crewe

Rebels Hit Hard in Cuba Battle Near Sabanilla

Havana reports Col Alden pursued rebels at the Carmen estate in Matanzas Province. Government forces routed them, burning cane fields as rebels fled, with twenty three dead reported among the insurgents and one Colombian killed or wounded. Capt Medina Lajas and allied guerrillas dislodged rebels at Estrella near Cienfuegos, rebels suffering twelve killed while Spanish troops suffered one wounded.

Havana Col. Alden Carmen Estate Sabanilla Matanzas Col Francis Mariel Medina Lajas Viscaya Estrella

School and Church Across the News of Union and Town

A varied clipping notes Sthe sti OF RUAN and Monte Cano references amid local scenes in Denbigh and Williamstown. It recalls Salvation Army bonnet designs by Mrs Ballington Booth, Willams college students at a St Patrick event, and Prof James Seth moving to Cornell ethics chair with ties to Brown and Edinburgh education.

Ruan eunDias Hashan le DD Denbigh Shina Agianothe Dellian Wotton Bone Taye Qhd Inara Golilogeo Rehyrond Tad Thy Hee Moadedl Dadian Gil Nite Geer Urade Stragons James Seth Brown University Sho Sage School of Philosophy Cornell University Edinburg Edinburg University Ferguson Philosophical

Wonders of Skiagraphy and invisible light in the dark

The article explains that light extends beyond human vision, noting that photographic plates record unseen vibrations and that Roentgen rays and other penetrating energies reveal hidden details. It compares dark-light phenomena to luminous paint and suggests newspapers read in tunnels might be aided by stored light released from the paper.

London Lancet

Bismarck Relates a Last Cigar at Koniggratz

The quote recalls Bismarck saving a precious Havana for a moment after victory but choosing not to smoke. He describes offering the cigar to a wounded dragoon, lighting it for him, and cherishing the grateful smile rather than his own taste of triumph. The Detroit Breeze Press notes the anecdote.

Bismarck Havana Koniggratz Detroit Bree Press

Fragmented OCR leads to unclear historical note

A garbled OCR fragment mentions various phrases and names in a disordered sequence. It references years, locations, and individuals obliquely, but lacks coherent events or context to identify a clear news item or outcome. The readable parts hint at a regional notice or personal reference without a decisive report.

Trinity of Evils and Ailments Cited in Old Ad Notice

An 1804 Huntington Indiana ad promotes a patent remedy claiming to cure stomach pains headache rheumatism biliousness nervousness and constipation. The notice lists various ailments and asserts daily use as satisfactory after a trial. It cites a religious quote and mentions Der act of worship among creation, with sign-off from Cant Priew’s Cern cured throat.

Priew Huntington Ind

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Nervous System Relief

An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for nervous exhaustion and blood purification. A testimonial cites improved health after gripping illness and heart and nerve fatigue, claiming restored strength for daily tasks after taking the medicine.

Hood

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