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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1898
Page
1
The Weekly Call notes that over 100 horses died when falling wires sparked by a recent Boston storm though no humans were hurt. It mentions a Havana assassination price, diplomatic ambassadorship influence, Washington’s anniversary, and France phonograph reports, ending with Germany seeking railway concessions and a sailor’s family share.
Germany controlled vast African and Pacific colonies, yet in ten years only 2,309 Germans visited these areas. In contrast, 895,920 Germans immigrated to the United States to build lives and share its liberty.
A British commentator accuses William Waldorf Astor of violating an old English custom by keeping the public out of his park and garden. The remark frames liberty as endangered when outsiders build barriers on British land.
Boston residents cry for removal of trolley wires after a recent storm knocked them down. Now advocates for reinstating the trolleys face counterprotests, showing the public’s hard to please stance on urban transit.
A militia man named Garcia organized a vocal quartet. Fearing a funeral where the group would prove its talents, the young man committed suicide and left a note requesting the quartet sing at his obsequies.
A blaze destroyed 20,000 tons of cornstalks in Kentucky, an estimated loss of 80,000 dollars. The incident highlights a shift from waste to value since cellulose technology made the stalks commercially useful.
The pig iron cargo shipped from Savannah Georgia to Gothenburg Sweden arrived a few days ago, marking a historic first shipment of this kind from the United States. The milestone is portrayed as a victory for the South and for the nation.
Gen. Lew WaALuLace has built in Crawfordsville Indiana a library at a cost of 40 000 dollars. He calls it a study but the building and its contents are to be left to the city. A wise generous man aims to leave a lasting civic monument and enjoy it too.
Heads of Capt Moll Pitcher Harriet Beecher Stowe Clara Barton and Susan B Anthony to be carved on the grand stairway of the New York state capitol. The selection excludes Pocahontas and other early history figures.
A purported Dupuy de Lome letter to Canalejas is deemed authentic and could snare the Spanish minister. The document mirrors earlier vitriol but targets the U.S. president instead of the public and women. The piece suggests serious consequences for the minister’s standing and future actions.
A sentence from De Lome's letter to Canalejas suggests Spain's dealings with the United States are aimed at influence and propaganda. It notes agitating commercial relations for effect and sending an important figure to sway senators and opposition exiles.
The Senate on the seventh and ninth contended with Cuba policy, Hawaii annexation debate, and a string of executive sessions and elections. The House passed the military academy appropriation and a certificate refund bill, while quorums and filibusters marked many days. Personal and political notices followed, including deaths, resignations, and notable appointments.
Thieves entered W. W. Norton's St Louis residence during supper and stole diamonds and jewelry valued at 7000 dollars from Mrs. James O West of New York, aunt of Norton. A San Jose Guatemala cablegram reported the assassination of President Barrios with calm said to prevail.
Reports include Detroit First Christian Science church dedication with $1000 treasury, Mo line Illinois Auditorium fire causing $80000 loss and rescues, Brooklyn doctors hinting at a pneumonia anti toxin, Gladstone family travel plans, New York dietary city study release, Cleveland sugar machinery order to Hawaii, Dreyfus unrest in France, New England textile union strike call, Britain China treaty port talks, and Sweden appointing Steen to form a cabinet.
Illlinois death notices list James C. Lake James O Connors and many local figures across counties Decatur Jefferson Carthage Villa Ridge Assumption Medora and Virden. Gov Tanner urges Cuban relief funds while praising long service and calling for Cuban independence and recognition. A novel wedding on a public highway occurs near Coles Douglas line. Nominations confirmed for boards in Bartonville Labor and Springfield plus Walter Bothwell’s death. Brakeman Shrigley killed. Hidalgo fatalities. internal revenue post filled. Arcola call for Rev Clemens.
Springfield reports a boisterous Senate scene over the revenue bill with a first reading wrangle. The House adopted a Hawaii annexation resolution urging Congress to cooperate, while amendments to life insurance tax and fraternal societies were passed. Final adjournments called for Friday as committees form on revenue.
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