04 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1896
Page
1
A collage of quips on social events in New York, Roentgen tests, typhoid deaths in U S cities with clean water, meteorology praise, and humorous remarks on Weyler and Cuban affairs. It mocks forecasts and notes a grim view of imperial violence contrasted with light commentary on society and science.
The board of ordnance fortifications notes progress in harbor defense under increased yearly appropriations and hopes for a larger next year to be ready for emergencies. It urges moral support for Cuban revolutionaries, cites two thirds of Cuba trade destroyed by Spanish actions, and recalls prewar trade valued near $100 million annually.
The rumor of General Weyler's resignation could settle the Cuban War by favoring independence. The Spanish government might offer plausible explanations and another appointment to preserve a show of war. The estrangement would mark the end of effective operations and Spain's rule on the island.
An Ohio State Penitentiary reform trial changes convict clothing to modify behavior. Officials believe uniform alteration will raise conduct standards by a full percent. The method, simple yet novel, aims to influence inmates through dress as a behavioral tool.
In the semi rich western region, agriculture hinges on moisture. With adequate rainfall, crops flourish. without it, years of drought and stubborn crop failures threaten to impoverish those who remain in the area. The piece critiques past promises and notes the hardship faced by farmers resilient enough to stay.
A Madrid telegram states Capt Gen Weyler was ordered not to return to Havana until decisive action against Maceo is achieved, while a Havana dispatch claims his plan to postpone action. The Interior Secretary seeks 11.82 million for pensions across Washington San Francisco Detroit Columbus Boston Augusta and other cities. Other items report postmaster political violations and multiple notable deaths and incidents in London Indianapolis Chicago and Kansas City.
Summary of a series of violent incidents: Ean A Moone jailed for prize fighting in Columbus for a year, first inmate for such with no injuries to participants. A Cleveland riot between Hungarians and Irishmen leaves multiple stab wounds, fatalities, police end the spree. The San Benito steamer, coal cargo 5,000 tons, wrecks near Point Arena. 5 drowned, 10 rescued, 27 plus crew stranded. rescue by Wrott and Mendocino steamer follows. Emma Brader killed by employer Wil ly Haas in Covedale. case leads to first electric chair execution in Ohio.
The Minneapolis left Smyrna for Syrian waters on the 24th. On the 26th Naval Veterans Association unveiled its monument to the United States Navy at Louden Park Cemetery in Baltimore. Also on the 26th steamers Alicante and Buenos Ayres departed Barcelona for Havana with 2,800 troops and ammunition aboard.
Mrs Elizabeth Donaldson of Chirlicothe Ohio widow of Theodore Donaldson veteran who aided in capturing Jefferson Davis has learned she will receive 12 dollars monthly pension and 144 dollars back pension. Reports say Wisconsin may seek to remove Marquette statue from Washington Capitol. NY banks weekly statement shows reserves loans specie and deposits up and down. Iowa presidential vote count favors McKinley with a large margin. Immigration commissioner HeeMan returns from abroad and declines comment. Cartoonist Charles Y Corrin dies. Jail physician says Dr Jamieson health precarious. Illinois Central launches Daylight Special between Chicago and St Louis in eight hours. NY banks exceed reserve requirements by 31 million.
The item summarizes a Bloomington case where Rev. James Miller was found dead in December with a revolver linked to Springfield, suggesting death by own action. It covers insurance questions, coroner testimony, and related inquiries, plus other Illinois updates: convicts at Joliet Thanksgiving, Rock Island teachers seeking changes in exams and physics algebra requirements, the death of Judge William Erd, and Ver million county sentencing of Thomas Gary for a 12 year old killing. It also notes a Quincy child’s death from a knitting needle accident, a Godfrey bull attack, Lasalle County counterclaims on a funds shortage, Pekin’s old man identified after six weeks, and local deaths and burglaries in Aurora and Quincy river history.
Washington reports Daniel Morgan's annual treasure report shows total receipts for the year ended June 30 at 326,976,200, up from 313,390,075 in 1895. Expenditures stood at 352,179,446 with a deficiency of 25,203,245. Gold withdrawals and gains, debt totals, and a revised monetary stock composition are outlined along with large redemptions of national bank notes and new appendix materials for bankers.
Intense early winter weather grips the northwest with four deaths anticipated to rise. Moorhead man Thomas Anderson perished after guiding a woman home and dying in the drifting snow. Fargo and Devil's Lake residents also frozen or missing, while cattle and sheep freezes threaten stock ranges. Vermillion reports near total tree loss and orchard destruction as wires fail and lights go out for days.
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