09 Jun 1900
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1900
Page
1
The passage discusses hopes for employment and population growth, noting an eclipse five seconds earlier than predicted. It also mentions adulterated foods and a forthcoming partial eclipse around November 6 following elections, signaling widespread public concern and curiosity.
Five couples from St. Louis eloped to Clayton and were married in a single day this week. The article notes the strike did not deter those Cupid has touched from tying the knot.
Lou Allard of the Beardstown News has lost his partner, with the death occurring suddenly last week. The community extends condolences to the bereaved.
Russia and China face a grave situation as the crisis may draw in more nations. Japan protests sharply against Russian troop landings in China and mobilizes a large fleet to press its objection.
In Edwardsville on Thursday morning, Juper A. W. Horr of the Alton city court and A. L. Brown, editor of the Edwardsville Democrat, were involved in a contentious exchange in the courthouse. Horr, known for injunctions and contempt rulings, is described with a humorous note as a plenipotentiary of scrapatorial matters.
Hotel and restaurant keepers in Kansas City and Philadelphia are not pressing leads on the currency question while quietly securing safes to store impending currency influx expected as the big national party conventions approach.
HK Edwardsville Speviator adds new member Braner from Greenville, formerly of the Eighth U.S. Cavalry with Cuba service. Braner is a practical printer and an all around newspaper man. The Spectator now boasts a trio of leaders.
A Carlinville Enquirer reader recalls ordering a paper halted after angering an article, only to find it continued publication. He notes others stopped subscriptions yet the paper persisted, urging readers not to expect to please everyone and to keep subscribing beyond personal grumbles.
The Carlyle Democrat satirically notes the season of unemployment for teachers and mocks the single salary of thirty dollars a month. It lists duties from building fires to whipping a bad boy, collecting funds, and attending conventions, implying wage restraint harms teachers and could lead to labor monopolies threatening taxpayers.
A local notice condemns a hoodlum element exploiting open doors and urges citizens to form a posse consitatus if authorities fail to curb the nuisance. It argues protest should be peaceful yet firm at public gatherings, stressing respect for venues of moral discourse and orderly enjoyment. It also contrasts business advertising with method and judgment.
A heinous assault occurred in St Louis this week involving a woman identified as HPOR. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but indicate a violent incident in the city. Further information on victims and suspects is not provided in the readable portion.
Regular correspondent recalls crossing to Europe by Hamburg American Line, noting faster voyages with twin screw steamers, English language spread, safety advances, and high fares. Observes Armour aboard and describes luxury, costs, and sea life en route to the Paris World Fair.
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