22 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1899
Page
1
The piece notes an exhibition planned for Buffalo next year banning sales of peanuts in shells and mentions public demand for peanut packaging. It cites the broad reach of newspapers with 50,000 people and $50,000,000 involved in producing and distributing clippings. It also recounts a man selling cures for vice who cites two years in state prison as his proof.
In Philadelphia shipyards 60 craft are under construction including two U S battleships a battleship and cruiser for Russia six torpedo boats and 21 steam ships for sea service Three of the latter among the largest serve the booming Pacific trade and reflect expanding naval and commercial effort.
A large majority of the highest offices in the United States army are held by men who joined from civilian life as volunteers. The top infantry commanders rose from private ranks, and only two of the 42 colonels of the line are West Point graduates.
Report notes French public nears the real truth of the Dreyfus affair as top officers linked to the case face exposure. Captains majors and colonels who blocked justice are gradually being neutralized, and even generals implicated are expected to answer.
A railroad official noted in a recent lecture that annual costs include about $1,000 for pins, $5,000 for rubber bands, $5,000 for ink, and $7,000 for lead pencils. He added that stationery expenses are nearly as high as those for iron, highlighting how small items inflate rail operations.
The London Economist notes Indian railways earned last year more from hauling food stuffs into famine zones than from outward movement of native products in normal seasons. The lines appear to have a strong pull on the traffic flow.
Admiral Schley questions why a naval officer with no public affairs experience would consent to run for president or vice president. He notes that many average American politicians pursue candidacy for almost any post regardless of their understanding of duties, and he predicts surprise at such “old-fashioned” views.
The supposition is that the Lady of Snows will not sever her link with the old mother. She occupies a well furnished suite in the mansion, yet since time began, strange evolutions have occurred and queer things have happened, even the annexation of Canada to the United States being possible.
The committee investigating the pension bureau will commend Commissioner Jivans administration. The Grand Army of the Republic is trusted to dispense justice under any circumstances. It seeks only fair treatment for veterans, acting as a safeguard against pension fraud.
The passage critiques Canadian assumptions of colonial loyalty shaping laws and contests a claim to Alaskan harbors. It argues the coast belongs to the U S in a ten league strip following its sinuous outline and asserts rights will be maintained.
English authorities seize and condemn several tons of rotten fruit from Lipton's jam factory, part of his business empire. Critics say his methods lower quality to boost profits, casting a shadow on the Shamacek owner amid pure food standards debates.
In Minneapolis, C M Foote grand exalted leading knight of the Elks died of heart failure amid a complex of diseases. He was a prominent citizen, once a candidate for postmaster, and was 50. Other items note Austro Hungarians greet Admiral Dewey in Trieste, the U S Consuls in Austria Hung ary, and the interim ambassador appointment for Mumm von Schwarzenstein.
On the 14th Blazo Petrovics, a relative of Prince Nicholas of Montenegro, was arrested in Belgrade Servia on charge of complicity in the recent attempt to assassinate former King Milan of Servia. The Chicago Tribune reports 141 deaths from the last Fourth of July celebration with 83 from lockjaw. On the 16th Bainbridge Georgia suffered a fire destroying 27 business houses the waterworks pumping station fire engine house and city jail with losses of 60000 dollars and 25000 dollars insured. A blast at Shinkei-Yei Japan June 14 destroyed over 300 houses and 9 lives.
Reports describe grass pavement tested over a year in Philadelphia leading to a growing industry using salt marsh grass. The Badger carried the Samoan commission from Apia and was due home. The $150,000,000 bicycle trust collapsed as eastern bankers withdrew on a consolidation hitch. Tin plate workers resumed after two weeks, with production up 15 percent over last year, until July 30, 1900. Niagara Falls eyed for the next Wirst league congress on July 14, 1900. A heavy windstorm hit Minneapolis with damage to the ticket office and downtown trees. The War Department chartered the Siam to move 300 cavalry horses to Manila. The Laurada arrived at Seattle with 300–400 passengers, including 15 discharged soldiers. Rumors of large gold dust sums among passengers circulated. The 19th Infantry left Camp Meade for the Philippines in five trains via San Francisco.
Condensed telegrams report postal officials urging full addressed mail with soldier unit details in the Philippines. Others note a 40 day fossil expedition from Omaha to Laramie arranged by Union Pacific, railway union talks at Cedar Rapids, trade delegation to Philadelphia, Italian relief funds for Texas flood victims, a new 100 machine guns order, UC Regents naming Wheeler as president, and War Dept orders routing Nineteenth Infantry to Manila aboard Ohio and Newport.
Obituary reports John Q Bridges a pioneer settler of Sedalia Missouri died Friday at age SS. Other briefs note Kirkwood organizes a law and order league, a farmer Peter Gehrig struck in field, and figures in education, war, and politics. The National Education Association session adjourned in Los Angeles. Miles acts as war secretary. Delware Indians protest Cherokee leases. Jester prosecution claims enough evidence. A kissing bug bites Burlington Iowa. Bailey announces candidacy to succeed Bland. Hayes named lieutenant colonel in Thirty-first Volunteers. Sheriff Foster shoots highwayman Mase Wilson Wilson. Chicago and Alton wreck yields fourth body Id Stretch. Jo Blackburn club in Louisville plans a Democratic ticket opposing Goebel.
The twentieth century bank offering committee of the United Methodist conference met in Decatur with subcommittees from nine districts. About fifty attended. J. A. Kumler of Wesleyan University Bloomington was named chairman, and Charles B. Taylor of Bloomington secretary. The aim is to raise part of 20 million dollars to be distributed to educational and charitable institutions. A work plan was adopted, districts and churches to organize under it, and every church member called to contribute. Preachers are urged to preach sermons about the bank offering.
Recent Denthas. Mrs. Adam Anderson of Cass county aged 63. Mrs. H. H. Daugherty longtime Martinsville resident. Vincent Cromwell Oaklawn retreat Jacksonville proprietor. Judge Jonathan F. Taylor Carbondale aged 50. Albert Demaree Quincy resident since 1847 aged 63. Titus Sudduth Farmers National Bank Springfield president at Sherman home. Sudduth wealthy farmer owning about 10,000 acres. His estate valued over $1,000,000. Sudduth elected to succeed Ben F. Caldwell as bank president when Caldwell left for Congress. He died at 70 and left five children.
William Cruikshank, 71, a wealthy McLean county farmer born in Ohio, met a horrific death when, while tying halters around his neck after fastening a pad, a pair of mules bolted and dragged him 1009 feet, breaking his neck and causing severe injuries. He had lived in the county for 65 years.
The battle over collecting inheritance tax from the Pullman and Billings estates failed in lower courts. Taxes total about 200000 dollars, with Pullman heirs taxed on a net Illinois estate value of 8182024 dollars and Billings on 7414000 dollars. The case may go to the supreme court for relief.
Justice John McMahan at Danville held Henry German a constable and Ora Cook in 300 each to await grand jury action for alleged participation in a whitecap outrage on James Briley. Briley was called from his home at midnight and beaten, then doused with tur and feathers.
Peoria’s contribution to the national treasury for the year ending June 20, 1899, amounts to $21,972,964.69, the largest in the United States for the Fifth internal revenue district. Among this, war tax payments totaled $135,119.13.
Mrs Solomon Thatcher Jr a noted parliamentarian and speaker who led the board of lady managers at the World's Fair died in Chicago of heart failure brought on by acute asthma. She was 55.
In Lewiston a special election on licensing saloons ended with a 34 vote majority in favor marking the first pro saloon vote in Lewiston in 12 years. The result signals a shift in local attitudes toward alcohol regulation and may prompt new licensing actions.
In Mason City Roy Sutton shot and killed his sweetheart Leota Elmore and then shot himself, dying hours later. He claimed her parents opposed their marriage and that they agreed to die together, ending a fatal domestic dispute.
In Henderson County at Abingdon, Thomas Hutson attempted to board a passenger train and slipped under the wheels, resulting in his death. The accident occurred as the train moved, leaving Hutson fatally injured at the scene. Local authorities investigated the incident.
The wife of John C. Allen, a leading dry goods merchant of Monmouth, died by suicide by asphyxiation after turning on the gas. Police report cited unclear health as a factor. The incident occurred at the Allen residence with no immediate witnesses. The case awaits coroner findings.
The southbound Illinois Central Flyer derailed one mile south of Lenzburg, 32 miles from St Louis, at 10 45 am. The engine and all six coaches overturned but no telescoping occurred. Fireman Jones Coad lost both legs and died. Several others were seriously injured including A J Elflein W B Wilson C G Connor and Master Mechanic Beckwith. Engineer McConachie escaped uninjured after the engine rolled. Rushed to Belleville for care. rescue efforts followed by railroad officials from Nelle Ville.
Fire destroyed the Grace hotel a four story brick building at Park and Reed streets. About 25 firefighters were injured and two may die. The collapse followed the roof crew’s exposure and the wreck left only debris. Loss estimated under 20000 dollars with rapid ambulance response to Kimerpeney hospital.
In Pretoria on July 19 the Volksraad held a secret session and adopted the seven years franchise proposition. The vote confirmed a major constitutional change affecting the franchise terms and extending suffrage considerations in the colony.
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