22 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1902
Page
1
The piece notes a paradox in Chinese officials overrating Li Hung Chang while China pursues modern business methods. It suggests expanding typewriters or removing Chinese characters. The Washington Post quips that New York shares nerves amid dynamite under subways and a daring DA on the surface.
Emperor William and several German statesmen debate the spread of Christian Science in the country. They consider ignoring it as a solution, implying concern over its presence rather than action to counter it.
Dr. Short exclaimed shock at a Vassar girl leaping four feet three inches to break a record. He called the word monstrous, then noted the jump was stiff yet not monstrous, suggesting five feet as a truly sizable measure.
The accord targets Russian incursions into Manchuria with incidental Corea protection. If Nicholas II tries to convert Manchuria into a Russian province, trouble may follow.
The St Louis Provident association has begun a training school for charity workers to enhance how they help the poor. While the wish to relieve hunger and homelessness is broad, the method to do so effectively is less well understood.
Admiral Evans praised Prince Henry during his US visit calling him one of the finest men he has met. He said the American people will like the prince who is appreciative, responsive, handsome, and agile like a sailor.
The article discusses England abandoning splendid isolation to ally with Japan, Kipling’s stance on The White Man's Burden, and Cuban Porto Rican tensions over U S favors. It notes the England Japan treaty aims to curb Russia in Asia, and U S possession of St Croix St John and St Thomas will soon follow ratifications with Denmark, expanding U S influence abroad.
The piece argues that state government and courts in Utah are controlled by Mormons, noting not all Mormons practiced polygamy. It claims polygamists supposedly abandoned the practice before statehood in 1896 and warns that a constitutional amendment could gain support if deceit is involved, urging polygamists to beware.
A string of private bills moved through the senate on the 14th while a census bureau measure and clerical employment issues were sent to a committee. The death of Rep Brosius of Pennsylvania triggered resolutions and adjournment. In the house 320 private pension bills passed amid Wheeler remarks. Subsequent days saw bank charter extensions, a census office vote, and war tax repeal proceeding with full house support. Senate debates on the Philippine tariff bill continued with Wellington and Stewart arguing, while Gillett rebuked Wheeler for harsh language toward Hay and Pauncefote. Federal land office orders withdrew six townships near Albuquerque for a new military post. Standard Oil bought hoop-iron in Cologne for export barrels.
President Iglesias of Costa Rica and President Zelaya of Nicaragua agreed to cooperate on a satisfactory arrangement for the local jurisdiction of the territory sought by the United States in the district to be traversed by the proposed Nicaragua canal, with minor points deemed easily adjustable.
In the senate on the 20th discussion centered on the Philippine tariff bill with Patterson Nelson and McCumber as leading speakers. The house spent the day on the Indian appropriation bill, approving several minor amendments. Colorado legislators urged Congress to curb Asiatic labor in coal mines. Osman Pasha’s trial began behind closed doors in Constantinople. Southwick of New York proposed a beer purity bill restricting inputs. Western Oklahoma endured heavy snow burying towns and halting travel. The Missouri Kansas & Texas RR announced a 140 mile through-route from Guthrie to southwestern Texas. Venezuelan congress met at Carficas. presidential message not delivered.
United States tops global exports and ranks fourth in imports. The Woman Suffrage convention plans a year meeting in New Orleans. The Marquette club of Chicago hopes Gen. Frederick Funston guests on Washington’s Birthday. Designers completed the Terrace of States at the St Louis World’s Fair. Snow thrashed southern Missouri Illinois Kansas and the wheat belt. Fireman relief fund passes $28,000. Mrs Narrissa Basye King aged 74 dies in Jefferson City. Collateral tax ruling raises Wall Street concerns. A 18 ton boulder killed seven on a caboose near Little Rock. Effie King committed to Nevada asylum. Eighty four Kentucky horses for Fourth Cavalry arrive at Jefferson Barracks. St Louis World’s Fair officials plan California trip to urge funding. Raw material prices push broom costs up to 50 cents more per dozen. Crowder City I T christened with champagne at town park stake.
Public interest in the McKinley national memorial swells at the national association in Cleveland. Secretary Ritchie prepares a report for the February 26 trustees meeting in Washington. Missouri pledges 25 000, Kansas City seeks small gifts, and Ohio towns discuss turning local funds into a larger state tribute. Governor Brady canvasses Alaska and the Klondike to boost the fund. Endless chain letters continue to arrive, including two bags of such contributions to Treasurer Myron T. Herrick. New York aims to raise 100 600 by the meeting date.
New York on February 20 James RR Weene donated 25000 for relief of the poor. He sent 10000 to the charity organization societies and the United Hebrew Charities society, with 5000 via other channels. He urged feeding the hungry at once and aiding those in need regardless of past causes. He opposed using funds for books, stressing food and essentials over comfort items.
Twelve Princeton students were arrested in Trenton on February 20 for malicious mischief after painting the battle monument and numerous buildings with the number 605 in yellow. They also painted farm buildings between Lawrenceville and Trenton and about 20 houses on Princeton Avenue. Names include Charles Richards James Smith Osbourn Curtis P G Connell Robin Pellit F G Wylie H Minott Lambert Cadwallader Rulon Miller Jr H J Raymond Frank Reinhart and Walter F Poulke. They waived a grand jury hearing and were released on $200 bonds each.
A series of obituaries from Illinois notes the deaths of Eliza Ann Smith aged 80 near Greenville Bond County. Joseph Seendermann aged 59 north of Keyesport. W J Hemphill's wife Annie Hallam Hollister aged 66 in Grayville. George Ertel aged 72 on a train near Prescott Arizona. John Schuerman Vredenburgh aged 57 in Springfield. Martin Esshar aged 70 near Collinsville. Ed Ammen aged 84 in Tuscola. Martha Thompson aged 71, a Cass County pioneer. Benjamin T Clark aged 78 in Flora. Cornelius Bray aged 59 of Staunton.
Russell Battise of Carlinville died in a Garrett Indiana wreck. The Illinois state meeting of Swedish Baptist young people met in Galesburg. Congressman Smith pushes his penny postage bill. John Murphy aged 52 died by self harm at Quincy. Knox College marked its sixty fifth anniversary in Galesburg. A La Harpe dance ended in a pistol duel. Frederick Levering was wounded.
A Chicago hospital fire caused firefighters to pull six bodies from the flames. They believed they were saving living victims as smoke and heat overwhelmed the scene before investigators learned the rescued were from a medical college dissecting room.
Jas Wiley a veteran of the Mexican War and one of Coles county’s wealthiest farmers died recently aged 70. He was a native of Kentucky and came to Illinois about forty years ago.
Joseph Huddleston also known as Hutchinson escaped from Pana jail injuring guards and was rearrested in Iowa. He has been transported to Springfield and is now confined in jail.
Elsworth Hinkle, slated for execution by hanging on the 15th for his wife’s murder, received a two week reprieve from Governor Yates at the last moment, postponing the sentence.
Porter Tucker, a wealthy farmer, was felling a large tree on his Peoria area farm when the tree toppled, burying him and leaving him unconscious. He froze to death before aid could reach him.
A cable from Pekin reports Secretary Hay warned Russia and China that the United States will not tolerate monopolies in Manchuria. The note endorses the Anglo Japanese treaty aims while urging open trade and equal rights, warning of threats to China’s sovereignty and American interests.
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