15 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1902
Page
1
A Greek donor leaves 2.5 million dollars to abolish poverty in his homeland while bequeathing 15 million to his nephews. Minister Wu accuses Chinese in America of celebrating New Year a day early, joking they may be trying to catch the procession.
Mr. John L. Sullivan, the former pugilist, has retired from acting. His portrayal of Simon Legree, the slave driver, was so realistic that all the Uncle Toms threatened to quit their jobs.
As population and wealth rise, safeguards against fire should improve yet early 1902 fires in the United States set alarming records, signaling higher insurance costs and ongoing risk. The piece warns that despite gains, conflagrations threaten public safety and economic stability in the new year.
The piece notes the ostrich’s hostile display allegedly provoking King George of Greece to flee. It then shifts to Britain’s view of the Boer War’s cost, stating the nation spent $305,350,000 in the last year plus hundreds of millions more in gold for the conflict and the push to subjugate the Boers and establish free republics.
The article discusses whether Miss Roosevelt should attend the British king’s coronation, arguing such choice reflects liberty and self-government. It asserts the event would not affect Uncle Sam’s principled stance.
The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals launches a campaign against live bird shoots in the state. It filed a complete report with photographs detailing the killing and maiming of 700 pigeons at Interstate Park, to be presented to the legislature during consideration of a bill to ban the practice.
The House Judiciary Committee reports that the anti anarchist bill shows unusual care in preparation and presentation. It argues anarchists have no rightful place in the country and that those who advocate assassination of a president have no rights Americans should respect.
The Electrical World and Engineer argues that accidental 2000 volt shocks differ from the chair, noting that electrocution victims die from the shock and are dead before autopsy. It reviews New York electrocutions, asserting no possibility of survival.
The aging pope Leo XIII, now 92, is unlikely to live many more years though he shows notable vitality. When elected two decades ago his health was deemed frail and predictions foretold a much shorter papacy. The piece notes succession considerations as the natural course of events unfolds.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania locals celebrated the centennial of the coal discovery after Jesse Fell invited prominent residents to his home on February 11 1802 He demonstrated that surface black rocks could fuel industry and spurred the rise of the American anthracite coal era.
Brief notes cover senate and house actions on the pension and fiscal bills, amendments on Oklahoma redistricting and civil service war clerical staff, a constitutional amendment on inauguration timing, and ongoing Philippine tariff debate. Also reported are measures approving claims for Civil War builders, Berlin unemployment counts, and U.S. Consul Conger in Pekin securing assurances for the Canton-Han Kow railroad project.
The Rome Tribuna notes members of the American colony in Rome will present statues of Longfellow and Hawthorne to the city. Other items include death notices for Gen. Robert Brown, Tolstoi’s alleged relapse, Thomas Lawson buying a premier stallion, and various political and business reports from around the world.
In the senate on the 13th Teller closed a speech urging withdrawal from the archipelago if the war continues while Mitchell supported a 50 percent tariff reduction on Philippine products. In the house two general rice bills passed and minor business followed. Casualties and strikes were reported in Europe and the Philippines with naval reports of a US Marine killed in action at Balangiga.
Reports cover the Chicago Press club ban on a St Louis event February 15, a forecast of 100 million bushels of wheat in Kansas, plans by Colombian insurgent Serrera to bomb Colon and Panama, Charles Schwab meeting King Edward, a New York banquet for Prince Henry, insular leaders urging expulsion of friars in the Philippines, German chancellor von Buelow warning on tariff demands, Irish protests over Alice Roosevelt at King Edward's coronation, Presbyterian creed revision, passage of the second appropriation bill with minor edits, Dun and Bradstreet’s favorable trade review amid weather delays, Admiral Walker before a senate panel on canal routes, navy rearrangement for Virginia ships, and the Lebanon Illinois death of elder resident Nicholas Andrews originally German by birth.
New York marked Lincoln's birthday as a holiday under state law with evening programs and dinners. The Union Pacific Railway paused nonessential work. Social and political clubs hosted talks themed around Lincoln's life, and the Republican club held a grand Waldorf Astoria dinner with many prominent speakers.
In Omaha Nebraska the Union Pacific railway closed its entire headquarters to mark Lincoln’s birthday. The Lincoln car, once used to transport the president’s body from Washington to Springfield in 1865, was viewed by employees. The car, dismantled at the old shops, is kept for memory and history.
Chicago observed Lincoln birthday with bank and office closings and school exercises. Banquets were hosted by the Marquette Lincoln and Standard clubs featuring speakers Lafayette Young Senator McLaurin Charles Emory Smith Curtis Guild Jr Philip P Campbell and Gov. Yates served as toastmaster.
In St Louis on February 12 an informal Lincoln anniversary reception and smoker was hosted by the Illinois Society at Planters Hotel with about fifty invited guests. Lieutenant Governor Northcott, Secretary Rose, and former Missouri Governor Johnson spoke. Frank P. Blair Post No. 1 in the G A R held an elaborate camp fire at Central Turner Hall with speeches by Gen. Noble Maj. Bassieur George Hall and F M Sterritt. The event continues a long-standing Blair Post tradition with an especially enthusiastic gathering this year.
In Boston on February 12 the anniversary of Lincoln's birth was marked by a liberal display of the national colors. The Middlesex club banquet in the evening featured noted figures including John D. Long, secretary of the navy, and Congressman E. J. Hill of South Norwalk. The Boston stock exchange was closed.
Illinois figures from Naperville to Salem are noted in a broad obituary list. Names include Dr Heber Barber in Colorado Springs and 81 year old Col William Mafflitt in Salem, banker Cornelius Runkle of Knox county, Frank Dudley a 40 year old Standard Oil traveler, Mrs W H H Nichols of Carlyle, L M Hough’s mother at St Anthony’s hospital, Mrs John Warrick at 77, John C Stinson at Me Leansboro, W P Craig in Jacksonville, Adin Baber a prominent farmer, Mrs Cora Wakeford wife of Norris City postmaster, Catherine Johnson widow of Capt Thomas R Johnson at Salem, and Gillespie B Weldon a Centralia mail clerk and Civil War veteran.
Preparations begin to bore for coal at Ava. Mrs. Charles Ellis of Rossville, temporarily deranged, died by swallowing carbolic acid. Samuel Gibson & Son of Brownfield reported a burglary with dry goods and jewelry stolen. Amanda J. Willis of Eureka, aged 83, died in her chair from grip. Roy Evans, 24, killed near his home nine miles north of Marion by a falling tree. Jack Acord, farmer near Norris City, died by hanging.
Preachers in central Illinois towns voice concern over a telephone contractor linking many country homes to churches of various denominations. Farmers may hear sermons without attending, prompting fears this will reduce offerings and dampen Christian zeal as ministers worry about empty seats and declining contributions.
Deputy City Clerk William F Crawford of Bloomington shot himself, leaving a letter to his wife and children describing fear of a surgical operation. A prominent figure for twenty years, Crawford served as alderman and was respected as an expert city accountant. His act caused general sorrow in the community.
A Topeka dispatch states Joseph A. Douglas was killed at his Lyndon home after falling from a corn load. Douglas testified in Illinois Armstrong murder trial, saying William Armstrong struck the fatal blow with the moon bright. Lincoln countered with an almanac proving no moon that night.
Thomas Chalmers of Chicago sued in superior court after a life insurance company canceled a policy issued more than five decades ago due to a mistaken age. The suit seeks annulment of the insurer’s action and reinstatement of the policy.
Sidell mayor Charles Goff died at Vermilion county hospital from a gunshot wound. The weapon discharged while in the companion Dr G A Tal bott s possession, the charge striking Goff in his arm and back.
Middlesboro Kentucky February 14 reports from the Lee Turner quarterhouse in Bell county describe a Wednesday clash between Middlesboro officers and citizens and Turner friends. Nine men were killed including deputy Charles Cecil and several mountaineers. Over sixty men fought. Turner denies involvement and is said to be at the Mingo mines.
Report from Middlesboro Kentucky details a clash between a sheriff's posse and Lee Turner's mountaineer group near Turner’s log fortress. Casualty numbers remain uncertain as fires burned the hideout and gunfire persisted. Turner and kin patrol the area while authorities debate next steps.
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