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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1897
Page
2
The article catalogs multiple political and financial upheavals, noting bank failures in Newport, Louisville, and St. Paul, a budget shortfall for the state treasury, and the recent Senate confirmations of David R. Francis as interior secretary and William E. Mason as U S Senator. It mentions proposed state pardoning board plans, calls for an electric plant, and various electoral shifts including seven newly elected U S Senators.
In Staunton a coal mine and electric lights loom as towns wake to future growth, while Troy eyes glory after a promising start. Lon V. Stevens, Missouri’s new governor, a Democrat, reflects native bias. Arthur Duestrow, a millionaire murderer, faces February 16 execution after a well-run trial led by attorney Charles P. Johnson.
Citizens note the council aims to secure land for a new cemetery as the current one is insufficient. They urge prompt action and openness on steps taken. The grounds should be suitable and located reasonably close to town for easy access.
In a critique of late 19th or early 20th century political wrangling, the text argues against state legislature control of U S Senators. It calls for transferring power to the people to curb time and money wasted on factional claims and manipulative boosts by legislators, framing the issue as merit versus boodle.
The piece laments a delayed recovery after the recent election. It argues confidence remains low, money hoarded, industry stalled, and widespread idleness and misery persist despite claims of prosperity tied to the Republican victory. It ends with a quip about the people’s plight.
A compact historical sketch traces the eight early Chief Justices from John Jay in 1789 through Morrison Wheatley Fuller and notes Lincoln era appointments. It then cites Queen Victoria on an arbitration treaty and remarks on Senator Sherman’s long service plus 19th century views on Indigenous costs and imperial sentiments.
Our Occasional Correspondent recalls Peter O Shaughnessy near Anaconda Montana who, trapped by a rock obstacle, dynamited a path as a massive avalanche roared downslope. He sprinted on a shovel aid, narrowly outrunning the debris to reach safety unharmed and calm.
A concise historical note highlights notable cures and swift relief from a set of ailments. The text emphasizes prompt, steady improvement and effective remedies with praise for their efficiency and accessibility. It reads as a compact endorsement of healing methods.
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