02 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1901
Page
1
A Western writer notes Adam and Eve lacked butter and Cleomargarine and argues their blundering would have worsened with either. The Georgia legislature rejected three bills pushed by women: raising protections for girls to age twelve, banning under twelve factory labor, and allowing young women to study in textile schools.
Patrons poured from the smoke filled Grand opera house in Cincinnati in a remarkable, orderly exit. With no leadership seen, the crowd moved in a calm, unified fashion, a temperament difficult to maintain in similar emergencies.
The German emperor expresses annoyance at the Reichstag and Prussian diet for not adjourning on the death of Victoria. He cites adjournments by the United States Italy Hungary and Belgium as evidence of what he calls the bad manners of his own country's legislative bodies.
A citizen sues the Pullman company after his breeches were stolen from under his pillow on a night rail ride. He forced to ride wrapped in a blanket for hours, a cautionary tale for prudent travelers.
The text notes Reverend Sheldon’s controversial abroad raids and how clergymen imitate him. Now Reverend Parker of Chicago brings a Sunday novel to his Baptist congregation, signaling a shift toward new religious experiments in pulpit practice.
The article argues that Edward VII should reject ignoble inactivity and prove his peace loving leadership by using influence to bring the war with the Boers in South Africa to an honorable termination for the good of the British empire and the world.
The Interstate Commerce Commission finds that safety appliances materially reduce fatalities and injuries among railway workers handling trains. It also expects a substantial drop in damages paid by railways in suits over such accidents.
In Illinois two sisters wreck a saloon for serving liquor to their minor brothers while in Indiana a woman attacks a bar over money from her chicken sales. The Nation leader faces eggs tar and feathers and mob danger.
The passage notes John Adams appointed John Marshall as chief justice on January 20 1801 after electoral defeat, Marshall confirmed and seated February 4, marking almost a century of federal law. A centennial celebration is planned in Washington with appropriate ceremonies.
The Havana American appears urging Cuba's annexation, declaring it practically annexed for commercial reasons. It notes Cuba's exports mainly go to New York and imports from the United States rise quickly. It asserts the United States needs Cuba for sugar tobacco fruits and vegetables, while Cuba needs the U S for manufactured goods machinery and educational institutions.
Senate discusses the shipping bill and Indian appropriation with limited progress. House passes postal laws revision and agricultural appropriation with added farmers bulletins. Towne retires after first speech. Gear and Clapp ceremonies noted. Frye pushes shipping bill while Turner criticizes it. Irrigation and arid lands debated as districts and bureaus face edits.
Rear-Admiral Kautz was placed on the retired list after long service including eighteen years at sea. Gen Francois de Bourbon y Castelvi, related to King Alfonso of Spain, also placed on the retired list. Surgeon General Wyman cited Glasgow smallpox cases. A new U S Peru extradition treaty was proclaimed. The pensions committee proposed raising widow Philip’s pension from 30 to 60 dollars per month.
The Rock Island Railroad Co. signs a government contract to survey Kiowa Comanche and Apache lands immediately. Survey by July 1 enables opening lands to settlement in August. Berlin records 2652 street accidents in 1900 amid rising electric car dangers. Berliner Post notes eight new German warships to be completed and commissioned this year.
Berlin purchases from Koenen and Co the electrical street railway to Treptow for 10 million marks. The line will be operated by the municipality. The North China Daily News reports a premature explosion during Chinese powder destruction at Shan Hai Kwan killing 40 Japanese soldiers.
In the senate on the 31st the ship ping bill yielded to the conference committee report on the army reorganization bill, approved 33 to 25 and sent to the president. The shipping bill was taken up next with progress on amendments as the house passed the fortifications appropriation bill and advanced the post office bill amid Land's objections. In the senate a Verdi memorial measure and other actions were noted along with various congressional mentions.
Springfield Jan 28 1900 both chambers failed to transact business due to no quorum. House approved 70000 for a Pan American exhibit and set a special order to consider constitution revision. Senate introduced minor bills and honored Judge Allen. A proposed panel to locate Illinois troops at Vicksburg drew support for a commission.
A Pekin report states foreign envoys agreed to a joint meeting with Chinese plenipotentiaries next week. Opinions split on punishments for those blamed, with calls for drastic measures against Prince Tuan, while some favor nominal penalties. Li Hung Chang seeks a meeting at his home due to illness. Germany has sent artillery and infantry westward, withholding details. A massacre of native Christians west of Topeka is noted, and five Topeka women pledge to wreck local saloons.
The prison dialogue features a benevolent visitor asking the jailed man his purpose. The prisoner replies he took something that did not belong to him and did not act according to law, framing a moral confession.
In a brief exchange published in Brooklyn Life a woman recalls a $504 loan given to another, questioning if the debt has been paid. The other party responds with indignation that nearly $30 remains.
A Chicago record quotes Nath Haye discussing a wife who baked nine hundred pies in the previous year. The remark prompts a humorous exchange about setting a personal record and where the speaker fits in.
The Washington Star notes that the natural dupe never mends his way and warns to leave him to his sorrow. It contrasts schemes by saying a man who buys green goods today will buy gold bricks tomorrow.
A witty exchange frames life stories and jokes about memoirs. One suggests reversing the title to lampoon the idea of remembered exploits. The banter hints at memoir culture with playful brag and counterpoint.
A fragment from The Coast shows Tsay asking Brown about a party cost for a son, with Brown replying the doctor’s bill is not yet sent. The exchange hints at unsettled expenses and a local social context without detailing amounts or identities.
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