22 Jun 1901
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1901
Page
1
A speaker argues Lawie should have used Eli rather than Elijah to claim the name. He laments potential success by Chicago to dub him Dennis. A large packing company bans swearing at all plants. Thuet is acceptable, but Texas cattle raisers should focus on cattle education.
Oil booms in Missouri Alabama Tennessee and Florida follow the Texas gushers. No recent estimate exists on when the U S petroleum supply will be exhausted.
It is noted as remarkable that the Germans are learning to eat corn. If they are only now making the acquaintance of corn cakes mullings and pone they will regret the time that has passed.
Oklahoma reports its fifth heavy wheat crop, largest in territory history. Corn, cotton and fruit yields also set records. The piece notes a state seal might feature a horn of plenty after the seal is acquired.
Belief spreads that the price of plows will be reduced under the big trust. The timely announcement should spur farmers to maintain their current tools rather than risk purchasing unfamiliar plows.
Rev Dr J Milton Greene of Towa, a pioneer Presbyterian missionary in Porto Rico, is ordered to Havana to lead the churchs effort in Cuba. He previously built a strong San Juan congregation and directed the islands first Protestant church built since American occupation.
The upcoming voyage across the ocean from Liverpool to Chicago via the Great Lakes pits the Northman against the Northwestern on the Hamburg-Chicago line. The event highlights Chicago's entry into the world’s seaports and is expected to spark broad interest.
The St Louis site for the World’s Fair is to be decided soon and preparations for 1903 will start. With money talent and will present in strong measure, the city proclaims the motto Nothing Impossible as it plans the project in twenty three months.
A Roman Catholic bishop in Nebraska warned witnesses aligned with his rival that he would excommunicate them if they testified. When questioned by the court he claimed church laws trump state law, but the court disagreed and the bishop avoided contempt through apology.
The article notes worry among conservative Cubans about American troops leaving Cuba. It says Washington reports that troops will stay until a permanent Cuban government is formed, a safeguard meant to ease forebodings.
At the end of May Justice Brewer of the Kansas bench left the United States Supreme Court for the summer vacation and marked the occasion by marrying Miss Mott, noting his rare record of long service with preserved health and mental powers.
Captures of Moors are reported by the British commander. Yet the fact that more remain in the field and are capable of strong resistance foreshadows a continuing war. England’s horse and mule purchases for South Africa hint peace remains distant according to the army head and government rhetoric.
News in brief reports Judge Harney awards the Minnie Healy mine, valued at 10 million dollars, to F August Heinze after a dispute with Miles Finelan and the Copper trust. Finelan, having spent 54 thousand on the property, is said to have been discouraged and offered it to Heinze for that amount.
Reports from Mok-Pho Corea describe native converts triggering massacres of 500 Quelpaert locals. Seattle shipyard crews begin non union work guarded by eight patrolmen. Cu
New York Court of Appeals on the 20th held a foreign corporation is taxable on its capital stock under the state corporation tax law if it transacts business in New York, even if the activity is interstate. The decision may go to the US Supreme Court for final determination.
Washington reports two telegraphs on alleged clothing frauds at San Francisco. General Shafter says the seized items were small in quantity, likely from a junk dealer, and that the case may go to a federal grand jury. He notes no overall shortage and lists the seized articles.
Walter Post aged 18 drowned near Burlington Kansas. Mrs Jaley Ann Montgomery aged 21 pioneer of Buchanan County Missouri is dead. First machines started in Dickinson County Exas wheat fields Sunday. George Walker aged 21 drowned while bathing in Clearlake near Beardstown Illinois. Frank Smith of Anderson Indiana wanted for horse stealing. Robert Kirkman aged 50 found guilty of assaulting his niece. Mrs Eliza Bradley aged 65 pardoned by Gov Sayers after murder conviction. Harry A Broch died in Denison Texas from morphine poisoning. John Blodgett of Grand Rapids appointed to Republican National Committee. Mrs M D Thistler found with top of head blown off in Abilene Kansas. Hammond Packing Co contracts for 500000 dollars of additions at St Joseph Missouri. Scott and Charles Henderson aged 9 and 11 held on $200 bond for attempting to wreck train. George Guyson of St Louis fined 100 dollars for refusing to pay extra charge. Henry B Hyde ship arrives San Francisco 153 days from Baltimore. Missouri battleship nearing completion touted as fleetest afloat. Ernest Berne age 12 saved Ella Boyd from drowning in a cistern near Welleton Missouri.
Hamburg American Line steamer Deutschland arrives at Plymouth at 6 15 a m after covering 3082 miles in five days 11 hours 41 minutes at an average 23 38 knots beating its former best 23 36. Captain Albers attributes no special effort to the speed, citing favorable weather and standard daily runs.
Prof Richard Cecil Hughes, president of Tabor College at Tabor Iowa, resigns after ten years citing a more lucrative position. Trustees failed to keep him as the college prospers under his leadership, with endowment growth, doubled attendance, and a new conservatory and heating plant underway.
Peoria Michigan June 20 1908 Mrs Nellie Sawyer Kedzie famed domestic economy teacher and lecturer will resign her chair at Bradley Polytechnic Institute where she has headed the department of domestic science since the school opened in 1897.
A list of Illinois figures including James Quayle aged 39 at Patoka J M Rhodes Sr 65 of Altamont George Doerr a farmer near Ridgway Frank Keene 70 of McLean Mrs Lydian Mead 87 Bloomington Mrs Mary Hudson 85 Springfield and several children and relatives with ties to Chicago Mexico City Springfield and Percy The report notes deaths and ages along with notable relatives and affiliations including the Ill inois Central railroad and Goalby Coal Co Arrivals include Brig Gen John I Turecin at the State hospital for the insane Anna and others with civic and business links.
Army worm infests corn near Pana while the $80 000 Pana courthouse contract is awarded. Rufus Potts aged 30 dies hauling logs at Keysport. Charles Renne of Minden dies suddenly. Mrs Nettie Sawyer Kedzie resigns from Bradley Polytechnic Institute in Peoria. Dr A R Taylor of Emporia Kansas named president of Milliken University in Lincoln at 5000 annual salary. Dr John R Barnett reelected assistant superintendent of Illinois asylum in Lincoln. Hayward mills at Flora destroyed by fire. Carbondale water supply shut off due to dispute between company and city council. August Charle two painters fall from a Quincy house. skull fracture.
Charles Bayliss Wilson a reputed swindler was arrested and jailed at Galesburg with two confederates after allegedly attempting to defraud rich farmer Peasant Marks of 10000 dollars. An iron box in the driving rig contained 600 in cash bogus mortgages and incriminating papers. Authorities deem the capture important amid wider regional swindling suspicions.
Charles Wendt, an aged Cordova fisherman of Rock Island county, was found dead in a boat on the Mississippi River. He was shot at close range with the gunwads embedded in his face. Four Stiles brothers Edward Harvey Elmer and Curley were arrested on murder charges after a prior quarrel over fishing nets.
Chicago dispatch reports Corn King Phillips proud after a large corner transaction he carried out without serious harm. He declares satisfaction and foresees a bright future for the country through the rain trade.
Edgar H Dennie 28 an employee of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad was fatally wounded by his wife who is described as mentally unbalanced in Quincy.
John Henry Deboe aged 21 was dragged to death near Springfield when a runaway horse overturned him and his foot became caught in the stirrup. The incident occurred as the rider was maneuvering past the stirrup and the horse bolted. No further details were provided.
Mrs. W. Zwick of La Salle was instantly killed at Wenona while alighting from an Illinois Central train. Both legs and an arm were severed.
A Kansas City conference launches an allied third party movement, aiming for a national presence by 1904. It unites populists, public ownership advocates, free silver Republicans, socialists, single taxers, and Bryan Democrats with goals like public ownership of utilities, direct legislation, graduated taxes, and election reform. Leaders include J. H. Cook as chair with J. H. Hillis and F. Kowalski as officers. headquarters planned in Carthage and St. Louis. Bryan indicated cautious sympathy with the effort.
The ordnance bureau of the War Department will soon contract for 373000 pounds of smokeless powder for sea guns. Emphasis on powder selection follows recent trouble in San Francisco with naval smokeless powder.
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