20 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
1
In New York for every 1 000 marriages there are 24 divorces while Chicago reports 116 and San Francisco 230 divorces per 1 000 marriages, illustrating rising marital strain across major cities.
A popular toreador fought 65 bulls in the past season and killed 133. He earned $60,000 in net profit. His only injuries were a foot bruise and a severe leg wound.
A new pedestrian tunnel beneath the Thames has been completed and opened. The tube measures 11 feet in diameter and 1,217 feet in length with the top 13 feet below the river bed. Access is via electric elevators and a spiral stairway at each end.
A boastful note claims American supremacy in maritime trade and recalls a raid near Cavite bay where a Chinese crew was relieved of $17,000. The passage names Capt Kidd Capt Avery Capt Sin clair, Jack Silver and other pirates as rivals in the sea. The tone underscores American preeminence in global commerce.
Testimony by a 12 year old boy revealed days worked at four cents an hour in the anthracite mines. He was charged the entire wage for an old debt tied to his father’s death, illustrating alleged coercive practices by coal operators.
Rev. C A Herrman of Hamilton Ohio announces his retirement after a long pastorate. He baptized 2782 infants, confirmed 1716 children, solemnized 963 marriages, preached 1796 funeral sermons and had over 25000 communicants. He has accompanied many families from cradle to grave.
At the start of the nineteenth century sixteen U.S. cities exceeded 4000 residents. Philadelphia led with 69,000, New York followed, and Baltimore moved ahead of Boston by 26,600 to 25,000. The national population was 5,308,483 with urban areas at five percent.
A horticultural meeting in Minneapolis heard a delegate claim fruit eating fosters equanimity and that children fed on fruit rather than meat show agreeable dispositions. He urged promoting fruit consumption at home in schools and by all available means.
Pedro Alvardo of Parral Mexico claims a fortune of 40 million dollars from mines given by the government to liquidate part of the national debt, now about four times that amount. He says he can afford the sacrifice and that wealth stems from government granted titles. The government has declined his offer.
Dr. W B Palmore editor of the St. Louis Christian Advocate proposes a large scale display for the St Louis World’s Fair. He intends to recreate ancient Jerusalem including mosques churches Hezekiah's pool and the Garden of Jerusalem. He estimates 250000 needed and has raised 200000 so far. The exhibit aims to mitigate the extent of such things as the mid.
Dewett capped a public address with remarks on the Boer population, noting common human traits like reach and half-heartedness, drawing mixed reactions from attendees. The remarks prompted calls for broader discussion on wartime policy and civilian attitudes.
In Scranton on December 17 the coal strike commission heard testimony on child labor with wages cited for fathers over 1000 dollars. John Haddock of Plymouth Coal Co explained waste from pea coal and coal tonnage. Samuel Gompers spoke on labor progress and boycotts, urging recognition of unions, while questions arose about illiterate workers and recruitment from Europe.
Premier Bal four states there is a state of war with Venezuela and a blockade will be declared to recover compensation for assaults on British subjects and seizures of vessels. Neutrals face little inconvenience and no troops will be landed. He doubts a pacific blockade exists, and the United States may share that view.
A gang robs the Clarence bank in Ford county taking three thousand dollars. Four men involved blew the vault with nitroglycerin and escaped by hand car. Telegraph lines cut delayed word while a posse pursued. Nearby casualties are listed for several residents.
W. J. Stiles, a leading state fruit grower near Sandoval, took three first prizes and two seconds on five plates of apples at a recent Anna horticultural meeting. He holds Pan American medals from Buffalo and will exhibit at the St. Louis World's Fair. His Sandoval area orchard is regarded as among the state’s best.
Illinois asserts the state leads in corn production, claiming a yield near 321 million bushels based on agriculture bureau figures. Missouri reports its crop at about 507 thousand bushels with 8,199,000 acres cultivated yielding 39 bushels per acre, while Missouri averages 40 bushels per acre.
Three men believed linked to a Clarence bank robbery and similar Illinois robberies were arrested by the Gibson City marshal. A large sum of money was recovered and the shoes found matched snowbank tracks near the bank.
Security officials report thirty people were hurled from the first floor to the cellar after a section of main supports collapsed under the weight of a crowd watching an entertainment at the Roche building in St Charles. Five were seriously injured.
Reports to the comptroller of the currency show Illinois national banks excluding Chicago at the close of business on November 25 held total resources of 159 million 947 thousand 202 dollars. Individual deposits stood at 104 million 936 thousand 501 dollars with an average reserve ratio of 146.73 percent.
Although recuperating in Florida Governor Yates works on his legislative message. He expects to present the document upon returning to Springfield by December 30.
Washington reports argue against a peaceful blockade of Venezuelan ports as unconstitutional for US shipping. Officials warn excluding American merchantmen would force recognizing war. Britian and Germany would need to admit war or risk crippled trade. Mentions Senor Ojeda and Baron Moncheur reaffirming Belgium and Spain positions and Bowen's complex consular duties amid the Venezuela dispute.
Washington dispatches sent to Admiral Dewey and Commander Diehl direct officers to Caracas and La Guayra to assist the American minister. Van Dusen to join as temporary assistant to the minister, relieving Van Yusen near Caracas. The move aims to guard the cable line linking Bowen with his home government.
New York city aldermen voted 250000 dollars to buy coal for the poor. The measure follows a regulation passed last week authorizing 100000 dollars for the same purpose. The move aims to ease winter hardship for residents unable to afford fuel.
Secretary Hay cabled Ambassador Tower in Berlin asking Germany to define what is meant by a peaceful blockade. The cabinet says there is no peaceful blockade and warns that if Germany blocks despite this demand, Admiral Dewey’s fleet will be sent to Venezuela to convoy American ships through the German and English lines. The move follows Germany’s written statement of its intentions in Venezuela.
The first passenger train in Pope county arrived at Golconda carrying Illinois Central railroad officials. Many elderly residents had never seen a railroad train before.
Acting Governor Northcott approves a requisition from Missouri for the extradition of Charles Vanhyning who is under arrest in Sullivan and wanted in Clark County for embezzlement. The case involves pursuit across state lines and a formal surrender process.
A dispatch reports Kate Oglesby daughter of Rev D Oglesby of Richview committed suicide in Perry Oklahoma where she was visiting. She shot herself in the head.
A Chicago and Alton work train collided at Wesley City injuring engineer George Peterson and fireman Cyrus Mullens who sustained minor injuries.
Washington reports outline that Bowen bears heavy workload from charges in Caracas. He staffs most English residents at the legation and even feeds them from his table. The torpedo boat destroyer will act as a dispatch boat to keep Bowes in touch with the La Guayra cable station after the blockade incident.
A Barstow fire destroys the Golden Hotel while another incident reports John Bozarth a 70 year old farmer native of Christian County Kentucky dying suddenly on his way to church in Bloomington.
President Castro appoints Minister Bowen with full authority to negotiate a settlement with Great Britain Germany and Italy. Bowen awaits State Department consent and awaits responses from the three powers on arbitration. If favorable a conference in Washington may be arranged with ambassadors and Bowen to depart La Guayra December 23 aboard the Caracas heading to New York December 29.
Washington December 19 The United States reports the blockade to be a war blockade by the allies against Venezuela to be declared Saturday. No formal declaration may be needed as war exists in effect and neutrality will be maintained by the United States while the blocade is recognized. Decision on a presidential proclamation of neutrality is pending. Our government is fully informed of allied intentions.
Washington December 19 The question of whether governments can be guaranteed to honor Castro related obligations hinges on the sufficiency of any pledge to ensure President Castro faithfully completes commitments from Bowen's efforts. Allies fear revolutions and Castro repudiation. The United States acting as guarantor is unlikely, with a chance of a mixed commission to maintain regime stability.
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