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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1903
Page
1
The article notes the islands matter is settled in the right way, denying any purchase by Denmark and placing the country in no position to courteously offer them to others. It also remarks a college student who went west to help harvest wheat lacked endurance, contrasting harvest work with golfing abroad.
The proposal to pay 47000 to tear down a New York municipal building, while salvage offers exist, echoes Tweed era methods of doing business and raises questions about value and ethics.
Reports from Egypt say the immense Assouan dam across the Nile is a success and that crops have markedly increased. the As souan reservoir may offer a lesson for the growing populations in America’s river valleys.
In Minnesota lovers of the tannnes pushed repeal of an anti car law, reducing sheep numbers by about half at the state assessment. The piece quips that instead of love me love my dog, it would be love my sheep, reflecting the odd outcome.
It will be interesting to total ab stainers to learn that the senators of France saved francs last year out of their yearly allowance to quench their thirst when making speeches. The sum will go to charities.
Commissioner general of immigration F B Sargent notes only 13 percent of incomers settled west of the Mississippi in the last fiscal year. About 115 000 found homes west of the big river where opportunities supposedly greatest.
An English paper claims President Roosevelt summered at Oyster Bay in South Florida. The piece dismisses the error, noting American sources including Roosevelt children and space writing correspondents provide current locations.
In Breathitt County Kentucky native white Americans predominate. Yet fear grips the region as murder surges through the mountains. The piece frames a crisis where civilization must act or yield.
Reports from Colombia show favorable and adverse opinions on the canal treaty but modern intelligence suggests ratification is likely. Colombia's congress has ample time to debate, and no rush is expected. Indications point to United States activity on the isthmus within a few months.
Reports indicate Colombia wants a $25 million payment rethink in the canal treaty, replacing the $10 million provision the United States agreed to. Earlier rumors suggested possible amendments but nothing came of them.
A European plant is churning out thousands of fake American naturalization papers. The syndicate behind it operates with agents across Europe selling papers to prospective immigrants. The holders gain instant access to municipal jobs that require citizenship or declared intent.
World newspapers debate next pope with Rampolla and Gotti as front runners. Age and other considerations seem to rule out Gotti, leaving Rampolla and several other candidates. The eventual choice may surprise observers, echoing 1878 when a little-known figure emerged.
The London Daily Chronicle reports Russia has yielded notable concessions to the United States and Japan while Britain, pursuing steadier negotiations, has secured its own gains. In Missouri doodle cases, Judge Hazell was disqualified and Judge Walter W. Graves was chosen to try them. Consul General John G. Long of Cairo died in Scotland after an accidental fall. A new counterfeit US Buffalo note with altered letter and plate appeared in Washington. Governor Cummings urged currency reform in a bankers’ address. Venezuelan minister Hernandez and Venezuelan chargé Pulido met Acting Secretary Loomis. The royal yacht Victoria and Albert visited Killary with King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra aboard. Mortuary records show July tetanus deaths from blank cartridges during Fourth of July celebrations in St. Louis. Cardinal Rampolla drew No. 58 for the conclave, fueling belief he will be pope. Mrs. Anna Agnew Davis remarried in Washington. Locomotive Engineers leader A B Youngson died in Meadville. M. H. Shay will succeed him. Banker E R Thomas closed a bear market deal worth over $3 million. An explosion at Sun and Moon mine led to 22 miner arrests for conspiracy. A Pittsburg lightning storm killed two Italians and injured three.
Natural gas struck at Water Works well No 4 on Georgetown road south of Belleville. In Jefferson City bribery cases Judge Graves postpones Farris case to Aug 24 and Smith case two days later. Sullivan granted change of venue. Matthews trial set for Aug 31. Receiver for United States Shipbuilding Co. property postponed in San Francisco district. Georgia lower house passes $50,000 for Louisiana Purchase expo exhibit. Tewksbury explosion kills 20 and injures 50. Malcontents’ uprising near Bayamo ends with leader captured and others killed. Dewey ordered to tear down 11 miles of fence enclosing 13 government land sections in Wyoming. Richard Taylor arrested after 12 years for murder, jailed in Somerset Ky.
Joseph M. Riker, president of Merchants' National Bank of Newark, says Edmund J. Smith mislaid at least $10,000 in accounts after 25 years with the bank.
A burglar in Pana Illinois after robbing a store set fire to the building in the basement. Other items report cardinal balloting to start for a Pope succession July 31 and a missing cashier in St Louis charged with forgery. Exports to Asia rise while gas piping fights erupt in Kansas towns. A seven year old New Frankfort boy turning white draws attention. Ambush shootings near Lake City Colorado threaten two women. one may die. A flagman’s sleep triggers a train crash in Ardmore Oklahoma injuring several. Cora Jackson 73 killed by a Santa Fe train in Guthrie. Rev. Ravenscroft dies at Owensboro aged 73. No strike in Washington government printing office. Tragic coal oil fire death of Ellen Knocke in St Louis. Stella White rescued from Lake Michigan undertow.
In Lowell Massachusetts a massive blast from two gunpowder magazines adjacent to a mill complex leveled around 70 properties within 200 yards. Dozens killed and nearly fifty injured as houses burned and debris rained across the Concord river area. The loss is estimated at about 75000 dollars.
In Chicago, 13-year-old Sarah Solomon died from carbolic acid poisoning after a long day ironing in a hot laundry. Witnesses say the work ruined her health, and neighbors supported rest, but her stepfather urged her to return. Aaron Solomon found her in distress as she whispered that hard work killed her. Police and doctors could not save her, and she died at county hospital.
Oscar M. Peterson a sergeant in the Second Infantry I N G broke silhouette records by hitting 35 of 40 in a B skirmish at Camp Lincoln. He qualified for the state team, preparing to face Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin and Michigan. The drill tests long range marksmanship starting at 600 yards and ending at 200 yards with sights adjusted on the move.
Two young men Harmison and Niederfer from Todd's Point quarrel over a neighborhood romance. Harmison is aided by a younger brother who strikes Niederfer with a timber. Niederfer stabs Harmison in the heart as he recovers, likely causing a fatal injury.
A disastrous fire in Alton destroyed the Alton steam laundry Schleuter flats Fed Meyers barber shop and Miss Jennie Jones boarding house along with the Sweetzer Wade lumber yard. One woman Ruth Meyers died and five others including Mrs Fred Meyers Adam Wolf Jr Tony Stoltz William Meissler William Nicholson and Louis Steiner were seriously injured with Mrs Meyers injuries pronounced fatal.
The Peoria jury finds Jack Mucia guilty of manslaughter forقتل the Septu Joseph Ciserone in a knife duel at Chillicothe two months prior. The men, Italians, fought over a quarrel rooted in their boyhood in Italy. Mucia claimed self defense.
The Pana Electric Light Co plant and all appurtenances were sold to Robert Johns for 45000. Johns had previously sold the electric plant and telephone exchange to Gregg Rollins and Froelich of Chicago for 75000 about three years ago, and the matter has since lingered in court.
Cyrus Ford assaulted John McCue at Ridgely over refusal to buy beer. McCue retrieved a shotgun and fired two shots into Ford's left shoulder and head, causing fatal wounds. The case centers on a youth involved in the shooting and the resulting death.
After a six weeks tour of Europe and the continent, Gov. and Mrs. Yates have returned to Springfield. The governor will soon assume the reins of state government.
Edward O'Brien engineer and Charles Vogel fireman were killed when a Santa Fe train wrecked at Rock Island crossing near Princeville. Four others were badly hurt in the crash reported from the Princeville area.
Chicago dispatch notes controversy over Franklin Denison a negro lawyer named quartermaster in the state national guard with rank of major. Despite Civil War service and high marks as student and lawyer the appointment prompts racial tensions amid recent white hostilities in Danville and Belleville. Denison, born in San Antonio and educated at Lincoln University and Union College of Law, would be the first black in such a high state guard post.
Danville Illinois police arrested Winifred Baker who allegedly led last Saturday’s jail attack. He was found in a coal mine west of Danville and armed. Nineteen other arrests followed, with a total of 25 mob members expected. The city council commended Sheriff Whitlock for firing on the mob and protecting prisoners.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a posse led by Hunolt pursuing a well armed citizen from Apanoose County who fled toward Brazil. A sheriff states the man is hidden five miles from Seater with access denied. Authorities indicate a pursuit continues.
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