10 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1901
Page
1
The piece argues for encouraging American shoe sales in Vienna and praises Cuban commercial prudence under occupation. It notes Viennese women’s pretty feet and suggests footwear should not detract from beauty. It also claims no Cuban business failures during the American occupation.
The Secretary of Agriculture calls out widespread tree destruction as a drought driver. He notes that pioneer era cutting was limited, but contemporary practices threaten forests as millions cut trees indiscriminately.
A Lansing couple’s casual mussel find yielded a rare freshwater pearl of extraordinary quality. The husband had been fishing for bait when the wife opened a mussel from a heap and uncovered the gem, described as among the finest freshwater pearls known.
Spain avoids weather dependence for crops by relying on irrigation. Though rain is scarce, crops remain normal due to a judicious irrigation system that ensures the soil always serves humanity.
The Kansas City Star argues that honest St Paul residents should not feel aggrieved by the Younger brothers. It asserts virtue is its own reward despite the criminals receiving flattering attention.
Dr. Henry W. Morrow, a Wilmington Del chemist, claims to have invented an artificial fuel that can be produced for half the cost of coal. Tests reportedly show it meets heating needs, but rapid market release may be hindered by coal industry tactics.
Kaiser William proclaims the noblest weapon is the sword while Lord Roberts says the sword is obsolete and orders sword drills ended. The remark hints at cavalry saber exclusion and raises questions about regimental changes in the army.
The Philadelphia Ledger comments on the Fosburgh case in Massachusetts stating the Pittsfield chief of police confessed he never expected to convict Fosburgh of murder, but tortured him for a year to show Pittsfield was not a burglar home, noting the law offers no redress for such cruelty.
Lawton Oklahoma sprang into existence in a day with no houses only tents housing 16 000 people. In a few months substantial houses and modern city conveniences are expected. It is hailed as one of the west’s wonders of rapid development. Cities growing like mushrooms become trade and manufacturing centers swiftly.
Uncle Sam remains able to provide land for all who seek a farm. Those who drew nothing in Oklahoma can still select from many government lands elsewhere. Across western states, vast unoccupied stretches await buyers, suggesting land hunger can be eased by hundreds of millions of acres still available.
Dun's review notes a drop in July business failures from 793 in 1800 to 697 in 1901 with total liabilities of 7,035,933 dollars versus 9,771,775 dollars a year earlier. The figures suggest a general betterment in business conditions.
The article proposes a special department at the fair to display American Indian and prehistoric relics. It notes ancient mound builders and cities across the Louisiana Purchase region and parts of Mexico and Central America, preserved by their ruins for generations.
In Kiel the Hartford and German warships saluted and half-masted flags upon news of Dowager Empress Frederick’s death. Manila’s military government ends with three commissioners, led by Filipino President, Col. Herrera, and officials including George Curry as chief of police and Mr. Housermann as city attorney.
On the 7th the German gardeners in Dresden adopted a resolution against the new German tariff bill saying its provisions do not protect gardening interests adequately. Several Mexican states propose petitioning Congress for a national divorce law, noting Mexico lacks such a law. The church party will strongly oppose the movement.
International Association of Botanists at Geneva completed work and will draft articles. next congress planned for Vienna in 1905. Americans present include Farlow, Duncan, Schrenk, and Burrill. Bartholdt and Brucker work in Berlin on St. Louis exposition 1903. Russian policy to cap Jewish students at 3 percent except Moscow. Secretary Gage receives 270 from a Philippines soldier for Catholic university transmission. Seigle files $872,427 claim with Spanish treaty-claims commission. Drought in Russia widens crop damage. near-total crop failure in west Siberian and Volga provinces. Light showers rise in eastern Nebraska aiding plowing and pastures. Henderson departs Berlin for Dresden and Vienna. Gen Baratieri dies in Tyrol.
The Selby Smelting and Lead Co in Vallejo Bay area suffered a $280000 heist of nearly 1200 pounds of refined gold. Thieves tunneled from outside the vault, loaded bricks and bullion into a boat, sprinkled red pepper in the tunnel, and fled by fog. Police say the plan was meticulous and may involve multiple men. warrants and telegrams to bay area sheriffs are underway to locate the stolen gold.
Fire at Boeckler lumber yard in St Louis Friday caused about $10000 in damage. The day’s other items include two new gushers at Beaumont Texas bringing total to two cent wells, and the St Louis police department reporting 23480 arrests in the past year.
Recent deaths reported across Illinois include B. Wood of Moline aged 42 from heart failure. Mrs. Blanch Morrison of O Fallon aged 19. Henry Dierking of Secor aged 71, a Lutheran leader and business figure. Laurence Martin of Du Quoin aged unknown, heart failure. Joseph W. Peers of Collineville aged 77. Mrs. Cortes M. Dewey of Jacksonville aged 69 from a prominent family. Mrs. Henry Buck of Ramsey aged 63. James S. Samuels, Civil War veteran, of Jacksonville aged 98. William Rooney, pioneer Marion County settler, Kinmundy, aged 83, longtime Illinois Central railroad employee. and Mrs. William Campbell of Beardstown aged 64.
The 37th annual Jackson County Sunday School convention convened in Carbondale. Obituaries report William Patterson and Lafayette Sweet died in accidents, E H Moore shot himself, and Joseph Drexel was killed by a horse. Local fires, school board changes, and bank condition summaries in Chicago are noted.
Eleven year old James Wright met a terrible death in Sycamore after imitating a lasso act from Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He tied a rope around his waist and trapped a frightened horse which dragged him through a pasture, ending fatally.
In Williamson County James Midget hauled from Saline Creek a well developed infant body with a rock tied to its neck during a fishing trip. The coroner's jury failed to solve the mystery surrounding the death.
Official programme released for the twenty-eighth triennial Knights Templars conclave in Louisville Kentucky. Events include opening service at Broadway Methodist Church under Sir J W Cox, a large Kentucky escort, grand headquarters receptions, the big parade, a reception at Masonic Widows and Orphans Home, fireworks, river excursions, a competitive drill with $7000 in prizes, judging by Army officers, a grand ball at the Horse Show building, and side trips through Kentucky to Blue Grass and Mammoth Cave.
In Tampa on August 7 the Resistencia union shifted its stance on the strike. Early: strikers vowed to leave town and never return. Later: they would arbitrate if leaders are returned, and would act only after. Deportation of leaders appears settled, while efforts to hire lawyers from Key West and New York continue.
Chicago, Aug. 8. George Phillips said he would not take part in any more corn pools after narrowly escaping a dangerous situation. He criticized the May pool and called pools risky, urging rejection of further involvement as the board of trade discussed a resolution against pools.
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