01 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1902
Page
1
A Boston pickpocket received four and a half years in the pen for stealing from a police officer. The judge called the sentence severe but justifiable given the victim’s badge status and the crime’s breach of policing authority.
A comment on Kipling’s phrasing notes his word muddled as an English provincial term for stooping. The critic observes that dialect transmission by table can be uncertain in any event.
German shipbuilders work on the largest vessel ever constructed aimed to cross the Atlantic in under five days. Judging by progress, experts expect success in this ambitious project.
President Thwing of Western Reserve University declares the American people have become a people of the newspaper. He adds that the world is forced to confront that Americans are the greatest people on earth.
The international exhibition in Venice attracted almost 1.5 million visitors, while Chicago reports over 7,000 people touring Verestchagin's paintings in a single day. American exhibit numbers compare favorably, highlighting strong interest.
Consul General Charles M Dickinson, negotiating with brigands for Miss Ellen Stone’s release, is identified as the author of the celebrated poem The Children beginning with When the lessons and tasks are all ended, a attribution shared by many to Charles Dickens.
No corporation would pay billions for the Panama canal in its current state on the condition of completion by the buyer. The United States should be wary of the Panama project as the French have spent vast sums without success.
In the vast electrical plant on Second Avenue in Manhattan eight substations stand as the combined power of 500,000 men. Hand firing would need 270 workers, but a mechanical stoker brings that to 90, saving about $400 daily.
Engineers report New York City tunnel work is far advanced with no errors. An army of workers burrows under main streets without interrupting traffic. Blasting is so precisely controlled that nearby foundations remain unharmed.
The passage asks how electrical conditions in electricity and thunderstorm events influence control over storms. It contemplates whether humans can still the tempest using proper means and argues for exacting service from nature on all occasions and circumstances.
Over ten years since Rev. Dr. C. H. Spurgeon of London died, ninety-one volumes of his sermons have appeared posthumously. The text notes that buying one copy of each volume at list prices would require at least £20, while a complete 240 volume Works collection would cost about £50, excluding all enames.
Gen. Miles denies seeking political office and states he has not been a feeler for presidential honors. Admiral Schley declares he desires only to be a sailor with no aspirations for civil office, regardless of its rank. This tone should settle the attitude toward the presidential candidate.
A Temps writer on Prince Henry’s upcoming U.S. visit claims America sees England and Germany vying for favor. The observation signals a notable change in Europe’s stance toward the United States that many living recall, marking a pivotal shift in the old world’s attitudes.
The brief notes a quiet Senate debating Philippine affairs and censorship questions while the House passed an urgent deficiency bill and adjourned to the 27th. It records a contentious Senate session on army officers critiquing Philippine conduct and a House vote on deaf education funding that failed.
Senators and officials report varied news items from late month including Hoar proposing a $100 monthly pension for total blindness, Curzon signaling drought impacts in Bengal Punjab and Sindh, Funston noting only the regular army in view for future plans, Madden pushing bulk postage in the post office bill, Thrace mail carrier dies frozen, Emporia normal school observing McKinley day, Taft greeted by Gov. Taft in Washington, Mrs. Allen injured in Toledo ice accident delaying Corea return.
A Tokio cablegram reports over two hundred soldiers frozen to death in northern Japan. Indian Territory endures rain and snow as range cattle suffer but wheat gains. The banking bill advances, allowing reserve bank selection in cities of 15 000, with lower capital. The British steamer James Brand runs aground in Delaware Bay with 1,651,904 gallons of petroleum aboard. Across the Commons, Gérald Balfour signals a royal commission to craft drastic immigration legislation.
On the 27th the United States transport Sheridan arrived at Manila from San Francisco with many sick aboard including 30 cases of measles. On the 28th a detachment of 270 recruits and seven officers left the United States barracks at Columbus Ohio for San Francisco bound for service in the Philippines. Capt W H Chapman for the Twenty fifth infantry was in command.
In the senate on the 30th a number of non contested bills were passed after the Philippines tariff debate led by Tillman who cited his state’s war roles for moral lessons. In the house a miners protection bill and a permanent census bureau bill were approved, with July 1 1902 set for the new structure and 1905 for a manufacturing census.
Current notes report burglars looted the New Ross Indiana post office taking 200 dollars. Other items include a Lost Creek Louisiana mine explosion killing 21, a Bay St. Louis forger arrest, and various international and local incidents involving fires, deaths, politics, and figures such as Admiral Evans and Prince Henry.
The Navy reports Admiral Schley has submitted an appeal to President with three grounds challenging the court’s findings and seeking review of command and credit for the victory. The petition, signed with counsel Rayner Parkey and Teague, cites Dewey’s statements and requests annulment of Secretary Long’s endorsement and changes in the blockade and dispatch judgments.
Washington report criticizes lax safety in sending large currency by registered mail to Cuba. Fosnes cites insecure wrappers that reveal contents and tempt clerks, detailing a $7.44 postage package of 23 pounds with potential half a million dollars inside and recent $20,000 packages exposed through worn wrappers.
A compilation lists multiple deaths and notable figures in Illinois. Entries include Mollie Becker of Red Bunl, Dr. B. F Pope Sr. of Duquoin, Rev. William McKay of Hopedale, and Patrick Stack of McLean County among others. Ages range from 40 to 89, with mentions of ex mayor B. W. Pope and local prominent residents.
Jacob Spawr celebrated his 100th birthday at Bloomington and has lived in McLean county for 76 years. D. L. Good, a prominent farmer, died instantly when a tree fell near Carman, Henderson county. Flora Waugh awarded 800 damages against Big Four at Mattoon for her daughter Theota Haugh killed by a switch engine. An incendiary fire in Newton destroyed property worth thousands. Southern Witness Lumbermen’s association held its fifth annual convention in Centralia with 100 members present. William Wright, an elderly veteran, fell on ice at Anna, injuring hip. Guy F Harrison arrested at Darlingville on bigamy charge. Fire at Bunker Hill leveled Skeer Bros. dry goods store, losses about 15000.
Judge Creighton dismissed John W. Murray's $1,000 damages claim after a raid near Camp Lincoln on a suspected blind pig, ruling the establishment beyond legal protection. Militia officials welcomed the decision, while war claims push for \$433,112 repayment to Illinois for bond interest tied to Civil War troop costs. Benjamin Skinner is jailed in Bloomington for alleged bigamy linked to two marriages in Lewistown and in Bloomington.
William Strickland a wealthy young farmer was struck by an Illinois Central train while crossing the track at Panola near Bloomington and died within hours. A blinding snowstorm hindered the sight of the approaching train.
Northwestern University alumnae plan to found a specialized medical college devoted to the instruction of women, signaling a pioneering educational venture in Chicago. The effort aims to advance women in medicine with a dedicated institution and program.
During a drunken riot among Polish miners at Dubois, Andrew Jalowski was shot and probably fatally wounded by John Madoj.
The Indiana and Illinois coal mine merger has collapsed due to high Illinois prices. Promoters led by John S. Bays say Indiana options were acceptable but Illinois operators refused. underwriters blocked a two-state consolidation and plans shift to Indiana-only talks, with Morgan said to be linked to earlier backing.
Mexico City January 31 report that Pan American conference backs a South American fluvial project. It calls for a Rio de Janeiro meeting within a year, exploration commissions, an international bureau to compile data, and coordinated actions by Bolivia Argentina Peru Paraguay Colombia and Ecuador to improve hydrographic communications.
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