07 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1902
Page
1
England will return 5585 Boer prisoners to their homes signaling a larger Boer force than early war estimates. Government receipts for May exceeded expenditures by over 10000 dollars, but the war taxes end this month, and surplus revenue will shrink next fiscal year.
A British soldier in South Africa notes Kitchener smiles more often now that regrets are shelved, signaling a rare moment of levity amid ongoing campaigns.
Rev. Homer C. Stuntz who directed Methodist missions in Manila says there has never been more humanity shown than in that war and in the hospitals Filipino wounded are treated like our own.
Gambling flourishes in Havana during early independence as public games persist in open spaces. The new authorities face a tough task requiring a firm hand to curb the criminal spirit in a large city.
The board of trade returns for 1901 report that among millions of railway passengers there were no fatalities due to train accidents during the year.
Immigration to New York in May exceeded 87 000, at a rate over a million annually. Some months were comparatively light, yet 1902’s total was not far from the record year. The general standard, however, remains not high.
Oklahoma reports an early wheat harvest for 1902 but a small crop. The territory has enjoyed several years of good luck, so the reduced wheat output should cause little hardship. Officials hope corn yields will surpass those of 1901.
Immigration to the United States currently stands above earlier peak days, with room for a few thousand South Africans who wish to come. The United States remains generous, offering farmland at very low prices to most newcomers.
Prof Starr of the University of Chicago, who studied Central America, says no Caribs were destroyed by recent Caribbean volcanic disturbances. The text notes that 6000 Caribs were deported from St Vincent in 1876 to Granada and later to Belize.
Under Pretoria peace terms the burghers may return to farms with greater material assistance. The British government authorizes 15 million dollars to be distributed under Boer commissions to those resuming normal occupations. The fund provides one thousand dollars to fifteen thousand burghers, with foreigners and colonial rebels excluded from participation.
A modern pornographer challenges the standard attribution of Ethan Allen’s famous demand at Fort Ticonderoga, arguing he did not utter “in the name of the great Jehovah and the Continental Congress” but instead yelled a different exclamation.
Last year the Pager Funds committee connected the Massachusetts Emergency and Hygienic Association maintained twelve summer sand gardens in Boston for nine weeks. The average daily attendance of children was 3,479, and the cost of maintenance was $2,462, including the salaries of superintendents and thirty four guardians, and the toys and materials required. Physical training for half grown boys, under a competent teacher who lived among his pupils, was one of the most popular branches of these vacation gardens.
The Senate amended the Philippine bill focusing on public lands in the islands while the House suspended rules to praise Hay and push anti-anarchy and forest transfer measures. Debates featured Jenkins Parker Powers Nevins and Lodge Philippine government bill passed in the Senate. The Nicaragua canal and Isthmian project discussed amid seismic concerns and McKinley memorials.
Nelson W. Willard led Columbia’s list of strong men in intercollegiate tests and raised his scoring record from 1824 to 2072 points. The report notes other political and diplomatic items from 1903 including a Massachusetts representative’s peace resolution, a British ambassador appointment, Boer leaders seeking funds in Europe, Teddy Roosevelt’s spring Los Angeles visit, cholera trends in Canton, and a royal order for thanksgiving services on the 8th.
The term ending on the 2d saw 875 cases disposed and a docket of 343 remaining, of which 19 had been argued and submitted. Also, a senate bill recognizing the American Academy in Rome received a favorable report, while riots in Lemberg, Austrian Galicia, injured workers and prompted a later compromise. In Chicago, packing house strikes prompted a near-police absence and national guard readiness.
On the 3d orders were issued signing the Twenty-fourth infantry to Fort Harrison and Fort Assinnaboine Montana and the Twenty-first infantry to Fort Snelling Minnesota Yates North Carolina and Keogh Montana The government of Columbia is hopeful that the civil war there begun simultaneously with the Boer war will soon have a peaceful termination.
In the senate on the 5th the military academy appropriation bill providing for extensive improvements at West Point was adopted. Hanna backed the Spooner amendment to empower the president to buy Panama Canal Co. rights if valid title is obtained. Mitchell supported the Hepburn bill. In the house the anti-anarchy bill debate ended with two speeches remaining.
Ellis Briggs dies in Boonville Missouri while James W. Doney near Paducah Kentucky dies from a fall. Dennis O'Brien’s murder in Bloomington Illinois leads to arrest of Jerry Coughlin in Chicago. Jeff Van convicted and sentenced to death for killing Officer Grimes in Fort Worth Texas.
Ballot at Vereiniging shows 54 in favor and six against surrender. Boers prepare to disband commando units on the race course. Thanksgiving services planned for June 8 in church square with Boers expected to participate.
In London the king urges a £60,000 grant to Lord Kitchener for eminent services. M A J Balfour read the message in the house of commons, while Irish nationalists John Dillon William Redmond and Swift McNeill vow to oppose it at every stage. A resolution to give effect to the king's message will be debated Thursday.
Lord Salisbury sends hearty congratulations to Lord Kitchener on the brilliant achievement that ended the war satisfactorily. Reports from Cape Colony praise the surrender of Commandant Fouche and note numerous other capitulations as highly favorable.
The thirty sixth annual reunion of the Eighteenth Illinois regiment was held at Anna. Railroads plan joint car shops in Mount Vernon. Plymouth post office robbed of about 100 dollars in cash and stamps. safe dynamited. Jesse and Willie Hughes killed by a train near Petersburg. Morrison Bros drill oil at 180 feet near Ramsey. John Taylor near Jerseyville goes insane and with a shotgun holds off authorities for hours. John Grigsby jailed for fifty years for patricide. Saloons reopen at Keyesport. Red Bud aims to become the prettiest Illinois village before the World’s Fair. Metropolis street fair set for July 14–19. Chester Coats drops dead at Jacksonville. Evanston mayor profits from May Oats stock win. 3 million dollar glucose plant planned at Waukegan, separate from Corn Products. Carlyle to host a street fair. Kinmundy Christian church dedicated. Warry Wangling near Long Lake wounded by his sons while watching rabbits.
A list of obituary notices from Joliet Carlyle Red Bud Blooming ton Mat toon Pleasant Mound and Duquoin records ages 68 77 45 85 53 80 43 67 and 80. Highlights include Capt Charles A Hill assistant at torney general during the Tanner administration born in New York migrates in 1842 and long time northern Illinois practitioner. Mrs Nancy J Parker 77 at Carlyle. Mrs Lena Kardell 45 at Red Bud. Mrs Samuel Lander 85 of Bloomington born in New York and 1847 constitutional convention link. Mrs J W Nichols 53 resident of Pana. Miss Elizabeth Coke 43 daughter of John L Coke at Mat toon. Dr J A Black 67 at Pleasant Mound with 35 years of Bond county practice. Mrs Sahard Kenney 80 at Carlyle.
The controversy between the public library board and Mrs Velie owner of the lot bought by Moline citizens for 10000 has ended. Arbitrators ruled the former owner must pay the paying assessments. The 150 by 120 foot lot is well located and construction will proceed rapidly once Mr Carnegie approves plans.
Filipo Tocco was found guilty of murder by a jury in the circuit court at Springfield and sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary. On November 19 last Tocco killed his companion, Joseph Noto, at Sherman and then threw the body into a well.
In the federal court at Springfield David E. Shanks and Harry R. Powell were each fined 1000 dollars and sentenced to the Chester penitentiary. Shanks received a two year term and Powell a five year term for counterfeiting.
Fire destroyed the planing mill and woodworking shop of the Illinois Car and Equipment Company in Hegewisch. Loss estimated at $50,000.
Alonzo Harvey aged 17 from Shelbyville died after a fall while attempting to ride a Big Four freight train. The incident occurred during the theft, with authorities noting a fatal injuries in the accidental death.
Governor Yates issues requisition to Missouri governor for the extradition of Paul Haunschild wanted in Chicago on larceny charges.
Chicago June 5 quiet at stock yards after meat teamsters reach a compromise with packers. Discharged union men claim retaliation and fear further trouble if leaders are kept out. agreement preserves no discrimination against union members and sets wages from 18 to 30 cents per hour with full-time pay from leaving barn to return. If reinstatement fails, a larger walkout by 5000 butchers may follow.
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