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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1895

Page

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Irrepressible Conflicts Mentioned In Cane Cuba Canada And Molasses

The piece notes two conflicts ahead for America Cuba settlement and a Canada with 8428265 Englishmen and 1404974 Frenchmen. It cites new English coins serving as weights with a penny one third ounce and molasses stockpiles in Louisiana. An Iowa publisher bans prefix Dr before physicians to avoid medical advertising ethics concerns.

America Cuba Canada London Iowa

Trolley Cars Cut Philadelphia Taxable Property Value

The trolley cars in Philadelphia have reduced taxable property by 1,000,000 dollars in horses but the overall net valuation for the year has risen by 13,000,000 dollars. This illustrates the impact of improved mechanical appliances on property values.

Philadelphia

Times foresees Dominion’s disruption over racial religious divides

The London Times hints at possible disruption of Canada due to deep racial and religious differences among provinces. It notes no reference to future federal arrangements after secession, and suggests England will not interfere or worry much about the resulting division.

London ‘Times Dominion of Canada Canadian Provinces Times England

Largest Southern Coal Combine Formed Targets Five States

Within months manufacturers in the south will confront the rise of the biggest coal combine ever formed. It will embrace and control nearly all mine output in Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama with a total value around 50 million dollars, forming the organization’s capital stock.

South Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Georgia Alabama

Frexco Scientist Finds New Green Spectral Line

A Frexco scientist reports obtaining from cleveite and sulfuric acid the extreme red of the spectrum, leaving one permanent green line not yet seen in earthly substances. The line is believed to arise from a gas lighter than hydrogen. This suggests a near identity between earthly and extraterrestrial materials.

Frexco Earth Sur Tas

Spain to Cuba troops and fleet expansion hinted

The Spanish Army Gazette reports Spain has already sent 52,000 soldiers to Cuba with 40,000 more to follow in the fall. It says the fleet will rise to forty vessels by October. Insurgents are more active than three months ago as Spanish troops push into defensive positions at various points.

Spain Cuba Cuban

English Campaign Ethics Put Under Severe Scrutiny

The piece notes that English campaigns show more ruffianism in a single short contest than ten lengthy American campaigns. It argues English masses know little of political amenities or decencies, likening them to Australian black boys in ignorance of civics.

England United States

The New Woman in Utah Refuses to Kiss Husband

A Utah woman named Mrs. Lee, hailed as the new woman, has not kissed her husband for three months and insists there should be no love between the sexes. The article warns that such an stance could provoke a riot if widely adopted, while other theories of the new woman may be accepted with caution.

Mrs. Lee Utah

Turney Deploys Massive Force in Macedonian Troubles

Turney has stationed fourteen infantry battalions, nine cavalry squadrons, and nine field batteries in Macedonian neighborhoods and can quadruple this force quickly. Over 800,000 Christian residents face desperate odds against a cruel enemy, mirroring Armenian persecution.

Turney Macedonia

Insolvent Railroads Reorganized Across Nation

Records show in the year ending June forty six insolvent railroads with $343,000,000 invested capital passed through reorganization and were released from court control. Others face foreclosure and may adjust this year, benefiting the railroad system and broader business interests.

Engagement announced between Pauline Whitney and Almeric H Paget

News in brief reports Pauline Whitney daughter of ex Secretary Whitney engaging Almeric H Paget of St Paul Minnesota. Whitney is abroad on a watching cruise and Pauline is staying in New England. Also notes appointments, tax refunds, weather, crimes and other varied items.

Pauline Whitney Whitney Almeric H. Paget St. Paul Minn New England Alexander McFarlan University of Texas Lehigh Pa.) University Carlisle The Treasury Richardsi Wyoming Sutzer Market Lane Internal Revenue Miller Willis Albert Hawkins Post Office Jones Indianapolis Toledo Syracuse N. Y Navy Department Commodore Macdonough Perry Jarvis Charleston

Holmes linked murders amid Chicago crime wave

On August 2 in Chicago Arthur Manier sought a warrant for H H Holmes over the murder of his aunt Mrs Julia Connors between August and November 1892. Fire at the Young Men’s Christian Association in Washington DC caused 30000 in losses. Chicago policemen G A Holzer and Frederick Storms received prison terms for aiding a voter suppression conspiracy. A Lyenton water works fire caused over 100000 in losses. Holmes faced inquest verdicts in Toronto. A furnace found in Holmes’s Chicago cellar was alleged to be a crematory. A battery drill accident at Camp Douglas injured Gun Corporal Thomas, ending his arm and sight.

Wibtiaw Jaylor Ohio Penitentiary Columbus Isaac Yoakam Franklin County John Hicks Big Stone Gap Deering Harvester Works Chicago Ricksrecker Short’s Grove Canton Arthur Manier Justice Richardson H. H. Holmes Manier Julia Connors Holmes Young Men's Christian Association New York Avenue Fourteenth Street Washington City G. A. Holzer Frederick Storms West Pullman Lyonton (O Toronto Alice Pitezel H. H.holmes Wallace Street Ruggles Camp Douglas Wis Thomas

Ringleaders punished after Civic federation outrages

Judge Brentano sentenced ringleaders in Parkside election outrages. McNulta got one year in prison, Honey fined 2000, Heelan 1000, Malloy 2000, Burk 150, Corcoran 100. Other items include a Memphis rumor of a steamer sinking, a Chinese campaign soldiers’ drowned loss, and bank and rail news from New York and London.

Civic Federation of Chicago Parkside Brentano Simon McNulta Dennis Honey Wm. Heelan Patrick Malloy James Burk Patrick Corcoran Memphis Tenn St. Louis China Osaka Japan Associated Banks New York City Cable The Rock Island Railroad Co West London Three States Barnes Ridge Man Lord Dufferin France

Rail line build planned from Terre Haute to Illinois state line

A proposed railway to connect Terre Haute Indiana with southern Illinois and Chester is drawing interest as Vandalia Pennsylvania System backing grows. President Schiefe says finances are arranged, contract let, and R H Cole will base at Mount Vernon to prepare the Illinois segment. Construction aims to be ready for operation before next year.

Terre Haute Ind Illinois Chester Saylor Springs Schiefe Mount Vernon Indiana State Line R. H. Cole

Aged Missionary Rev J D Lee Dies in Oklahoma

The 91 year old missionary Rev J D Lee, formerly of Hilleboro, who served among the Indians for twenty five years, died recently at Hennessey Oklahoma.

Illinois extra session reports and votes in Springfield

Reports from Springfield detail light attendance in the Senate with no business, House scheduling arbitration bills, and multiple bills introduced or debated. Caucus actions define positions on governor’s calls, with a July 9 adjournment date debated and votes recorded on resolutions and revenue measures.

Springfield Senate Jones Cook Representative White Whiteside Hollock Miller Yeus Noys Howse Merriam Boodligg House of Representatives House Cochran Murray Herb Bryan White Iroquois Harvey B. Hurd John S.miller Dunlap Smith Chicago Council Furether Fitspatrick Judiciry Committee Judiciary Committee Illinois Kilcourse Cook County Yeas Ye’ White Fox Ogth

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