16 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1896
Page
1
A jumble of 19th century notes mentions Mrs James Buarque planning a tomb in Augusta Maine for her husband, speculative trade ties under Wilfrid Laurier, coal mine safety concerns from a Pittston disaster, and Rome reconsidering Anglican orders after three centuries of division with England.
New regulations in Illinois permit inmates showing good conduct to wear cadet gray while only the worst offenders will wear stripes. The striped suit was abandoned years ago in several states where reform of criminals goes with punishment.
The passage argues the Spanish people deserve full truth about Cuba. It contrasts Marshal de Campos with Senor Canovas, suggesting the public would demand liberty for Cuba and peace if the complete story were exposed.
The passage notes that Spaniards would be surprised to wage war with the United States given Gen Miles remarks on America’s lack of a standing army. A Spanish general praised that defeat by the Cuban insurgents would be more humiliating than defeat by the US, signaling a need to salvage wounded Spanish pride.
The United States mints have coined large sums across multiple denominations. Silver dollars total 420,457,947. trade dollars 35,065,924. fall dollars 9132,259,041. The Columbus World’s Fair half dollars amount to 2,500,000 with quarters 48,183,179.25 including 10,000 Columbian souvenir quarters. Other totals include 27,000 of 200 cent pieces, 28,610,171.30 of 10 cent pieces, 4,480,619.40 of nickels and 1,263,087.20 of 4 cent pieces.
Statistics show that in the first half of 1696 eighteen railroads with 3896 miles and capital of 190,361,000 passed into receivers. In the same period last year eleven roads with 2409 miles and capital of 149,615,000 did so. The data reflect the depression’s impact on transportation and the burden on capital.
The Yale crew fought a gallant battle at Henley and was urged to enter the next race better prepared. Officials recommend longer training in whitewater conditions and acclimatization to climate and racing gear to avoid even small disadvantages in evenly matched contests.
Naval experts predict the Puritan will be the era’s premier coast defense vessel when completed. The ship will carry four 12 inch guns plus a subsidiary battery, with exceptionally narrow arcs of fire that challenge even skilled gunners. Once commissioned, she is expected to be an ideal coast defender for the fleet.
Fragments discuss how presidential and congressional elections are set for the second Tuesday in November or the first Monday after November 1. The text notes if November starts on a Tuesday or Monday, the election date shifts to specific days of the month, referencing rules and alignment with calendar quirks.
Reports detail Republican and Democratic activities from Chicago and Canton, with Bryan's nomination at the Democratic convention, a free silver platform adoption, and GOP maneuvering. Notable items include Ohio and Nebraska figures, Cleveland’s fishing day, and a tally of contemporary political alignments as week ends.
Alonzo J Waleling and Scott Jackson were convicted in Newport Ky for participation in Pearl Bryan's murder and Waleling is to be hanged on August 7. William Locke and Frank Ross of New Lancaster Ind were involved in a croquet game dispute that led to Ross striking Locke with a mallet, killing him instantly in the morning of the 8th. James Magee, a noted athlete, was shot dead at his door in De ue Minnesota by an unknown man.
A garbled report mentions a vessel named Clara ake ity ye biladelg sailing from New York in February toward San Francisco with all aboard near the Falkland Islands. The text is heavily distorted.
A summary of a long dispatch notes the Hodynsky massacre inquiry near Moscow and the czar coronation, with officials named as responsible. It also reports a fatal excursion train wreck in Logan Indiana, seismic devastation in northeast Japan, New York banks' weekly statement, a Chicago area railway wreck near Altenheim, the Sun National Democratic convention in Chicago nominating Arthur Sewall for vice president, and plans for a Fort Bliting military post at Little Rock. Additional items reference cholera death, Upanda explorer Roddy Owen, and Fort Logan construction.
The state reports widespread activity on farms with late corn harvests, oats near record yields despite smut and lodging, wheat varied from good to poor across central and western counties, and ongoing threshing in the southern region. Oats show heavy heads, while tassels and silk appear in southern fields as water-logged areas are drained and laid by.
A night near Macomb saw Collins injure Spicer's girl with a knife during a buggy ride, leading to Spicer's fatal wound. Edward Thompson killed himself after a grudge threat. A Robey Street burglary ended with a deadly confrontation. Other notices report self-inflicted deaths, accidents, and local civic updates across Illinois towns, including Edwardsville and Jerseyville, with census figures and obituaries.
A Logan Iowa excursion wreck on the Chicago and Northwestern line killed 27 residents of Omaha Council Bluffs and nearby towns with many more injured. By morning the death toll rose as funerals and hospital care began. Names of the dead include Cavanaugh Neilson and Cosgrove among others from Omaha and Council Bluffs with graphic injury descriptions reported at Union Depot. Another fatal wreck occurred near Chicago Altenheim Wisconsin with five killed and several injured.
A massive fire at the terminal elevator corner of Second and Biddle streets in St Louis destroyed the building and its contents. A 200 foot smoke stack collapsed, narrowly missing several firefighters. Loss estimated at 8500000 with insurance uncertain.
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