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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1901
Page
1
Amid South Africa's turbulent scene with guerrilla and civil conflict, observers urge progress toward peace terms as the world watches for any discussions. The situation remains volatile and would benefit from renewed diplomacy and dialogue.
King Edward VII recalls a U S visit as the first British sovereign to do so and notes mutual impressions. American corn exports have averaged 173 million bushels annually since 1895, up 254 percent from the prior five years, reflecting efforts to educate Europe on maize merits.
A statement asserts that a living man's portrait cannot appear on a postage stamp or have a US Navy vessel named after him. The rule is presented as a correct principle regarding honoring individuals after death.
Editorial calls for broad actions against hazing beyond West Point. It condemns cowardly bullying and brute behavior of students who torment peers under the guise of fun, urging wider resolutions and awareness.
The agricultural department is scouring the earth for top melon varieties and gathering foreign seeds for experiments in the United States. It is a government effort full of promise for valuable results.
The passage notes Britain's focus on science as the Royal Society receives 20000 dollars for January to award prizes for discoveries and inventions, highlighting the Empire's emphasis on scientific advancement amid global tensions.
Minnesota reports Louis Wilkins born on a St. Paul area farm as the tallest man, aged 2¢ years, weighing 364 pounds and within an inch of nine feet. St. Paul has produced either the tallest man or the tallest story in the region.
Seee Cincinnati enacts measure to provide a bathroom for each suite with separate hallway in new tenements and one bathroom for every three rooms in remodeled tenements, aiming at cleaner housing for residents.
The text asserts Minister Wu is fully alert, not asleep, pursuing a vivid strategy to shape American views of China while collecting extensive information for future use and influencing reporters.
Governor Dietrich of Nebraska declines to occupy the gubernatorial mansion and urges selling it. He notes bachelor status is not a valid reason his successors, some potentially married, should be without a residence. He adds he should take a wife and use the mansion himself.
The proposed Cuban constitution omits future relations with the United States, an oversight the framers should correct promptly. Even as an independent nation Cuba will need a distinctive stance toward the United States due to geography, history, and social factors.
The piece satirically notes upperclassmen at West Point avoid slugging, instead targeting a light freshman with veteran abuse and a harsh ritual of punishment followed by prunes and tabasco. It presents the academy’s so called courtly conduct as a curious study.
The passage asserts Victoria advanced womanhood and argues a long reign proves a queen can govern effectively. It notes a constitutional framework and male ministers, yet emphasizes the queen's personal individuality shaping outcomes positively and negatively, while praising her influence on the United States during a critical period.
In the Senate on the 18th the army reorganization bill passed with amendments and heads to conference committees after a party line vote. The House devoted the day to referring Will iam Cramp & Sons Shipbuilding Co claims to the Court of Claims for armor plate shortages.
On the 22d Judge Henry of Kansas City ruled Missouri cannot tax Western Union Telegraph Co franchise in a written decision of national significance. Also noted are the deaths of William F E Denton aged 101 in Madison Indiana and Gen John P C Shanks aged 75 in Portland Indiana, Virginia’s extra session for a constitutional convention, Carrie Nation’s Enterprise Kansas raid on a Schilling’s joint, President Diaz’s illness, and Gen MacArthur’s order to deport natives on the Solace for alleged insurgent activity.
A Hartford City woman threatened a Carrie Nation style crusade after her husband sold poultry and bought whisky, while an Atchison resident vowed to smash saloon fixtures amid stirring domestic strife. Also noted: the Clit Dwellers national park bill in New Mexico advanced, police search for Omaha kidnap suspects in Mexico, and Europe discusses a 1 billion mark indemnity loan with China.
Senate on the 24th devoted the day to the Indian appropriation bill with Pettigrew sharply attacking the Dawes commission as wasteful and ineffective. House naval appropriations neared completion, Cannon warning on rising annual totals. Navy plans a Sumatra eclipse expedition led by Prof. Skinner, leaving San Francisco late February or early March. An independent rolling mill is planned for Terre Haute costing 250000 dollars on 20 acres, with Commercial Club talks closing. Sherman proposed a five member select committee to probe hazing at Annapolis. British ships Ocean and Canopus reportedly ordered toward Chinese waters amid Russo-British tensions. Arthur Oakes, claiming linkage to Peter Oakes, jailed in Boston for six months for wife assault. Gen. MacArthur orders Manila Daily Bulletin editor Rice deported as dangerous incendiary.
The London Spectator advocates U S military control of the Nicaragua canal. At West Point testimony reveals at least one plebe was not hazed, as he whipped five upper class men in one day and defeated thirty others. Mrs. W. Knave, 77, died of pneumonia in Eldorado Illinois. Fire destroys Thomas May & Co wholesale in Montreal with $200000 loss.
An armless and legless baby boy born January 2 at the Cole farm near Carlyle Illinois attracts local notice. Mother Hester Cole and husband Edward, young farmers, describe the child as sound in all other respects and improving after a difficult first day. The couple has two other unharmed children.
Masked burglars at the Chicago and Iron station in Carlinville forced night operator from his post with revolvers. They forced him into a box car before returning to rob the depot safe using nitroglycerine, securing about 70 dollars. An explosion rang out as they escaped unseen.
The disappearance of Thoms Morgan from his Shelter area home on September 6 was resolved by his return from Arkansas. He offered no explanation for his sudden departure. Two men, Charles West of Litchfield and John Asberry of Duquoin, were arrested on murder charges but quickly released.
Hugh M. Scates, aged 50, died in Carrollton from laudanum during a personal crisis. The patient required four men to restrain him in bed as the tragedy unfolded. No motive or cause for the act is known. The remains will be buried at White Hall, leaving a large family.
Citizens report a mysterious woman in black frightening Mattoon residents. She was spotted dancing among tree boughs near a school, fired at by searchers, and vanished through a narrow oak door of the schoolhouse, uninjured.
Last Sunday Mr and Mrs Sherman McKisson of Farrington Township near Mount Vernon welcomed their fourth set of twins in eight years. All eight children are boys, alive and doing well.
Jack Gordon a former hand pleaded guilty to murdering Mrs. Joseph Shafer in Marshal county. He was sentenced to 24 years in the penitentiary. The fatal shot was intended for Mr. Shafer, for whom Gordon had worked.
Thieves stole 40 dollars worth of cutlery from Sprouts Hardware at Richview then entered Oppen lander’s dry goods store. an electric burglar alarm stopped them. One suspect, Frank Raymond, was captured while Fred Thurman of Quincy was arrested on embezzlement charges of 1900 dollars from the Select Knights of America. the treasurer pleads guilty.
The Breeze mine dispute between Consolidated Coal Company workers and management ends with an agreed settlement and labor operations back to normal. A series of local tragedies and incidents follow, including suicides by Louis Suppiver in Highland and Rickert in Granite City, a fatality case from a murder tied to John A. Green, and several fires causing property damage across Joliet and nearby towns.
Springfield January events describe low attendance as both chambers adjourned to Monday. The joint session set ballots for United States senator in coming days with Cullom leading in votes. A college trust bill and Pan-American exhibit funding sparked debate amid brief sessions and committee actions.
During Prince Henry of Prussia's Hong Kong stay a British captain toured the flagship with an officer guide. The pair shared drinks and conversation before the captain spotted a queen’s photo in the cabin. The officer explained it was his grandmother’s portrait, revealing an unusual moment of friendly camaraderie.
A Leverington Avenue mill owner hired a night watchman with orders to blow the whistle at any blaze. The next night the whistle sounded and firemen arrived, only to find the supposed fire visible in Montgomery County, as the watchman claimed it on instruction from his boss. The foreman questioned the alarm as the watchman admitted his cue to blow whenever he saw a fire.
Governor Francis tells a House committee that St. Louis has raised ten million dollars for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1903. The $10 million comes from five million in bonds and five million in subscriptions. Congress is urged to appropriate five million as pledged. The plan includes a national commission, local group, government building, and site preparation. President McKinley may visit St. Louis to christen the exposition site.
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