29 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1900
Page
1
The writer notes hidden opponents to the Nicaragua canal while affirming popular support among the people. He contrasts seedless oranges and apples with the enduring, seedless American pumpkin, suggesting some things resist reduction to seedless terms. The passage mixes metaphor with a broader patriotic sentiment.
A winter program of lectures for journeymen electrical workers is arranged at the New York trade school, seen as superior to inviting workers for electrical labor. Americans offer locomotives or service in India at 6300 dollars each, delivered in six months. British bid 7720 dollars in nine months. contract favors the United States.
Editors argue that those who began the century in January should join December 31 festivities at midnight. The piece emphasizes inclusive celebrations marking the transition to the new era with civic enthusiasm.
A fragmented note mentions a New York snake with five live rabbits stuffed down its throat and asks how this relates to the Belgian hare industry, implying a curiosity about a local or industry-wide connection rather than a direct event.
Mr Joseph Chamberlain bears blame for British military defeats while victories are credited to others, reflecting friction with his cabinet associates and strains over colonial affairs.
A court decision holds that unearned wages cannot be assigned. The ruling notes that a man’s unearned wages form the basis of his credit, though the text suggests the court’s involvement was unnecessary in this straightforward matter.
A carrier pigeon dispute in Orange New Jersey led a judge to order a window opened so the bird could return to its owner's loft, with the claimant later held for larceny. The report also notes Indiana residents endorsing lynching by altering several African Americans without legal authority, despite the president's anti lynching stance.
The governor-elect, a Quaker, will affirm to do his duty instead of taking a formal oath. Supporters say an affirmation is as binding as an oath, and many see value in such a measure reflecting personal integrity.
The borough of Queens, New York, children have contributed 31,000 pennies toward a fund to aid Galveston schoolchildren. The total will reach thousands of dollars. A French statesman calls for twenty cruisers to threaten Britain in war. Paris voices alarm about potential war with England, though no clear pretext exists. A Buffalo prisoner with 87 dollars prefers jail to a 5 dollar fine, since two days in jail cover the penalty.
A bill has been introduced in the senate for Oklahoma’s admission to statehood. The chances are very favorable for enactment this session or similar measures. Oklahoma’s large population high property value many schools and solid society are cited as arguments to persuade Congress.
In earlier years, waste from apples such as skins and cores was large during normal seasons and much larger in abnormal seasons, reaching 1,700 bar roads. Now this material is used to manufacture affordable jellies by many factories. The text notes cheap jelly does not imply high quality, since the skin and core contain much of the valuable part.
Reports from Seloemfontein Orange River Colony dated Wednesday December 26 indicate rumors of a conference among Gen. De Wet President Steyn and Gen. Hansbroek. They reportedly proposed surrender if colonial rebels are spared punishment and leaders including themselves are not deported.
In Burghersdorp on December 26 Col. Grenfell remains in touch with Kruitzinger’s force of 700 men ferrying British prisoners. Kruitzinger abandoned his Maxims and carts. An attempt by the Ninth Lancers to turn Kruitzinger’s flank at Plaisterheuvel on December 24 produced eight casualties, including Lord Frederick Blackwood.
Lord Kitchener dispatch from Pretoria dated December 26 notes Knox Barker Pilcher and White with De Wet’s force at Leuwkop. De Wet plans a breakout and southward retreat. Boers eastern column near Restport Spruit, western column split toward Prieska and Strydenburg, pursued by British forces.
London dispatches from Pretoria describe 200 Boers attacking a small police post near Boksburg and being driven off by police with reinforcements arriving from Johannesburg. Other reports note Boer forces moving, Utrecht repulsed at Christmas, and De Wet’s potential capture influencing surrender. The Newcastle dispatch says Boers demanded whisky and Christmas luxuries before attacking Utrecht, but incursions were repulsed with light casualties.
A list of notable Illinois residents and long-time citizens who have died includes William A. Talcott of Rockford in Jerusalem, Peggy McFatridge of Bloomington township at 95, Balthaser Wieber of Clinton county at 51, Albert S. Brown of Stillman Valley at 81, William H. Fisher of Litchfield, James Bradway Sr. of Waverly, Elisha Eastin the first white child born in Charleston, Edwin E. Brand longtime Chicago photographer, Mrs. Marshall Keith of Alton, and Dr. Edward L. Denison of Marion. Each entry notes age and key ties to their communities.
Two armed men entered Paddy Hartten’s saloon on Waterstreet Decatur forcing the keeper and four patrons to the wall and taking 40 dollars from the cash register after firing three shots. The same pair attempted Frank Swearingen’s drug store. officers Peake and Fenton forced a retreat, one man wounded, the other captured later. Names given were Joseph Wells and Dick Jones. A buggy with heavy quilts and many cartridges was found.
Merrill Wakefield, arrested for the murder of Richard Bivens at Warrensburg, Macon County, has been released. The killer is now identified as Anderson Burnside, who resembles Wakefield. Burnside, once employed by farmer Davidson in Austin township, has disappeared, and a coroner's jury recommends his arrest and detention for the murder.
In Decatur a man named Will McConnell and Miss Ida Blackman attempted suicide with morphine during a personal crisis at a hotel. Dr. Heil saved the man's life, while the woman is said to be near death. Miss Blackman’s parents opposed McConnell’s attentions and the couple reportedly planned to die together as a Christmas present to the old folks, with both parties from the Quincy area.
Two men were killed and two wounded after a quarrel at Vergenn's between Henry Fox and Jake Davidson. Davidson's brother Joe fired twice, hitting Fox. A bystander named Joe Pyatt was struck by a stray pallet. The Davidsons fled but were pursued. one was killed and another pursuer wounded.
Mrs F W Ehrhardt files a suit in Cass county circuit court against the Chicago Burlington and Quincy for five thousand dollars. Her son Oscar was accidentally killed two years earlier while repairing a bridge at Beardstown.
At Colmar station, 45 miles east of Quincy, the wagon of J. D. Scarlett and his daughter Minnie was struck by an engine of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy. The tragic accident occurred at a railroad crossing, killing both occupants.
Governor Tanner has authorized a $200 reward for the arrest and conviction of the unknown man who murdered Michael Corcoran in Griggsville on December 11.
Burglars raided five residences in one Peoria block, entering each home in turn and stealing watches rings loose money and other valuables.
The Christian County Coal Co. struck coal at Taylorville at about 460 feet depth. The vein measures 84 feet in thickness and is reported to be of excellent quality.
John Howlett aged 76 a longtime Charleston resident was found dead in bed by his wife after 53 years of marriage. Police said no foul play is suspected and the death appears natural within the couple’s home.
Washington December sermons present how God’s love surpasses all attributes, sending the Son to redeem humanity. The preacher argues that divine mercy dissolves fear, pardons sin, and transforms rebels into worshipers, defining creed and life by God’s boundless love rather than wrath.
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