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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
1
Suburban Rail Commuters and Games
A New Jersey railroad allows passengers to amuse themselves on suburban trains with all card games except poker, described as a study of human nature not for fun. General Horatio C. King argues in Brooklyn that war cannot be waged with lavender water squirt guns. As long as war exists, the proposition holds true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Horatio C. King
Brooklyn
Venezuelan Revolutionaries Expect Quick Ouster of Castro
Venezuelan revolutionists believe they will overthrow President Castro within a few weeks but anticipate little gain. They warn that Venezuela may require external intervention to curb the revolution habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castro
Venezuela
Distress over Mrs May Brick case and royal pardon rumor
The country is unsettled by the Mrs May Brick case and a rumor that King Edward may grant a pardon Queen Victoria refused. The prospect is welcomed with relief in the United States as a potential closed incident.
Alaska population growth from Russian purchase to 1902
The text notes about 30,000 people in Alaska at the Russia sale, rising to 32,000 by 1890, then doubling to 63,592 in 1900, and an estimate of 75,000 in 1902. It reflects historical population estimates and growth in early Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Russia
San Gabriel River Region Sees Fire Alert Telephones
Irrigation and electric power firms along the San Gabriel river in California have set up fifty telephone stations to secure rapid fire alerts. Twenty five rangers operate portable telephones and maintain constant vigilant coverage at varied locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Gabriel River
California
South Africa May Boost World Gold Output, Roberts Says
Director Roberts of the United States mint estimates peace in South Africa will add 100 million dollars yearly to global gold output. Rand mines nearly reached that figure before hostilities closed them. Roberts believes South Africa can further raise gold production beyond earlier levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Director Roberts
United States
Mint
South Africa
Roberts
Cuba Presses Palma Constitution To Check Power
The Cubans show greater regard for their constitution than some neighbors while insisting on regular constitutional scrutiny of President Palma. Palma is not a despot by training or disposition, yet daily battles over the constitution disrupt Cuba’s governmental flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
South America
Palma
Cuba
The Constitutional Monarch's Subtle Power in Britain
The monarch reigns yet does not rule, shaping influence over rulers more than subjects realize. A modern constitutional role offers limited power and no appearance of it, balancing soft sway with formal constraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Esau the chimpanzee stars at Maryland exposition show
Esau a three year old chimpanzee from eastern Central Africa captivates visitors in full dress suit. He judges visitors by handshakes, keeps his two rings in sight, sorts with manners and uses a piano typewriter and utensils. If he endures the climate he may live to forty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Exposition
Esau
Central Africa
De Wet Urges Boers to Submit to New Government
General De Wet addressed Boers at Winburg camp acknowledging defeat and urging submission to the new government. He calls the decision God’s will and asks his countrymen to be faithful to the established authority, even as the fight ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Wet
Winburg
Senate and House Debates On Military and Canal Bills
Senate session notes show conference actions on the military academy bill and isthmian canal legislation with executive adjournment to the 23rd. Philippine civil government bill debates continue in both chambers amid park of army defense and party positions.
War Department: Deaths and King Edward Illness Reported
War department notes First Lieutenant Rowland Whitney of Philippine scouts died of cholera at Batangas Luzon on June 21 and was buried. King Edward VII suffered perityphlitis during an operation and his condition fluctuated with reports of improvement. President Roosevelt attended Harvard commencement and lauded Taft Wood and Root. A drowning accident near Bloomington NL claimed Agnes OConnor and Nellie Salmon. London reports suggested Prince George as regent due to urgent public business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Rowland Whitney
Batangas
Luzon
Edward VII
London
Roosevelt
Harvard
King Edward
Taft
Wood
Root
Miller Park Lake
Bloomington
Agnes O’connor
Nellie Salmon
Edward
Prince George
Fire devastates East Dallas homes killing one, injuring eight
A blaze on the 24th destroyed 23 residences in East Dallas leaving over 100 homeless. Fireman John Clark died from heat, eight others were injured. Property loss may reach 70,000 dollars with light insurance. In other notes, Mindoro Paragua Batangas reform announced for July. Indiana storm kills two and injures many, with 2,000,000 in losses. miner William Brown, arrested for murder, drowned in Elk River to avoid lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
John Clark
Mindoro
Paragua
Batangas
Luzon
Indiana
William Brown
Minden
Joseph Stager
Elk River
Deaths and fires rock Utah towns and murder trial
A man killed his ex wife and then killed himself in Salt Lake City. In Eldorado Kansas the Jessie Morrison murder trial defense rested on the 25th. The Utah mining camp Mercur suffered a near total fire destroying the town with 2,350 residents and an estimated loss of 800000 to 1000000 dollars. On the 26th Edward Kensley was shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Jessie Morrison
Eldorado
Kas
Mercur
Edward Kensley
Senate Deficiency Bill Passes. McQuirey Funeral Expenses Funded
The senate approved the general deficiency appropriation bill on the 26th including 45000 for expenses of the late illness and death of President McQuinley. The conference report on the isthmian canal bill was presented and passed. The house passed the Philippine civil government bill and accepted the isthmian canal bill as received from the senate. King Edward’s condition remained favorable through the 27th morning with a renewed appetite and smoking allowance. a late bulletin noted a comfortable day and preserved strength. Admiral Dewey testified before the senate Philippines committee, disputing recognition of Aguinaldo’s government, as court-martial records moved toward the president. Emperor William ordered Kiel fleet actions honoring King Edward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
McQuinley
House
Edward
Orinoco Steamship and Trading Co
State Department
Orinoco River
Ohio
Kentucky
John Donaldson
Charles Fritz
Fort Hall Reservation
Idaho
Admiral Dewey
Senate Committee On the
Philippines
Manila
Aguinaldo
Maj. Waller
J. H. Smith
War Department
William
Kiel
King Edward
British Admlty rotten says Beresford in Commons
Lord Beresford declares the entire British admiralty system rotten during a debate in the House of Commons. Emperor William calls Aix la Chapelle region the true base of German greatness in a speech. Buckley Washington faces forest fires with aid from Tacoma. Walter Graham near Kokomo Indiana dies after a fall from a tree. Luther Orr dies by own hand at Greenfield Tennessee after a love affair disappointment. Republican senators hold second Cuban reciprocity conference with no action. Rodey of New Mexico threatens resignation if omnibus statehood bill fails. John Morton is acquitted of Marion Thomas murder in Columbus Kansas. Rev Joseph Loving, Texas Baptist pioneer, dies at Bartonville aged 93. D M Strong of North Bend Nebraska dies from train injuries. King Edward cancels engagements to save strength for coronation. Curtis bill on Cherokee lands allotment expected to pass this session. Jesus Rodriguez of Victoria Texas dies after being kicked by neighbor's horse. Texans hold daily prayers for rain with no rainfall yet. Mrs Anna Spence Wolfe, Carthage Illinois pioneer, dies aged 80 after 50 years in Carthage. Tank steamer Pinna leaves Port Arthur Texas with 25,060 barrels of Texas refined petroleum to Plymouth England. first oil shipment from Dufley refinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Lord Beresford
Emperor William
Aix-la-Chapelle
Buckley
Wash
Tacoma
Walter Graham
Kokomo
Ind
Luther Orr
Greenfield
Tenn
Rodey
New Mexico
Senate
John D. Morton
Marion Thomas
Columbus
Kas
Joseph Loving
Texas
Bartonville
D. M. Strong
North Bend
Neb
Edward
Curtis
Jesus Rodriguez
Victoria
Tex
Anna Spence Wolfe
Carthage
Pinna
Port Arthur
Texas Petroleum
Plymouth
England
Dufley
King Edward Improves but Peril Lingers Before Coronation
London reports King Edward's condition improved yet danger remains. Medical experts warn that peritonitis or internal hemorrhage could still threaten the monarch even as he eats and shows signs of strength. Crowds outside Buckingham Palace await tonight's bulletin amid cautious optimism.
Uncertain King Edward Illness Raises Fears of Peritonitis
London reports at 3:30 p m Wednesday Sir Francis Knollys said no major change yet the king's condition shows improvement. Medical authorities caution that removal of abscess tubes is needed to assess prognosis and warn peritonitis or hemorrhage could still occur. The illness could invalidate him for a long period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Francis Knollys
Edward
Engagements Cancelled by Choate and Reid in London
London reports Ambassador Joseph H. Choate withdrawn from a June 29 dinner invitation and Special Ambassador Whitelaw Reid cancelling all engagements. Royal equerries attend at Brooke House while Reid plans a brief continental stay and possible Scotland visit before returning to America in autumn. No coordinated condolences from embassies reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Joseph H. ‘Choate
United States
Continent
Scotland
America
Illinois State News Highlights Ava Discoveries and Lee Statue Debate
Reports indicate valuable land deposits near Ava and a prehistoric wooden carving found in the Spiller mines. Charles Francis Adams urged erecting a Robert E. Lee statue in Washington. An arson attempt on Urbana’s Odd Fellows building failed, with the suspect shot at and escaped. Col. Ewart notes nine black families displaced in Eldorado, five remain, area quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
Charles Francis Adams
Chicago
Robert E. Lee
Washington
Spiller
Urbana
Col. Ewart
Yates
Obituary notes span Hancock county and beyond
David R. White of Sandoval Keysport aged 50 and Mrs J P Baldwin of Mulberry Grove die of heart failure. Anna Spence Wolfe an Hancock county pioneer of 1643 cholera era Mormon days dies in Carthage aged 80. David T. Littler ex State Senator at Springfield. Judge Mark Range a 60s politician dies in Chicago aged 80. Bertha Perkins wife of Commander Perkins dies in Chicago aged 48. Sybille Tendick aged 83 in Virginia. Charles E. Flynn Peoria police chief and Illinois Police Chiefs leader dies amid disease complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. White
Sandoval
Keysport
J. P. Baldwin
Mulberry Grove
Anna Spence Wolfe
Hancock County
Carthage
David T. Littler
Springfield
Mark Range
Chicago
Bertha Perkins
C. P. Perkins
United States Navy
Sybille Tendick
Virginia
Charles E. Flynn
Peoria
Illinois Police Chiefs’ Association
Peoria Man Sentenced for Perjury to Serve Term
The supreme court affirmed the sentence of E. N. Hereford for perjury after his release on bond during appeal. Once a prominent druggist, Hereford fell for Cora Strubel and left his wife and daughter in California. He will report to Joliet penitentiary after a dramatic in court proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Supreme Court
E. N. Hereford
Quincy
Joliet
Cora Strubel
California
Miss Strubel
Diamond Robbery Reported by Opera Singer Maud Berri
Maud Lillian Berri of the Castle Square Opera Co says a man robbed her Chicago Michigan Avenue hotel room of diamonds valued at 2000 dollars. She awoke to a door opening and glimpsed the man fleeing the corridor as she cried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Lillian Berri
Castle Square Opera Co
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Miss Berri
Nine Living Grandparents in Patoka Describe Family Line
Mrs. Lewis Hawkins reports a newborn born in Patoka with nine living grandparents all residing in the city. The relatives include the grandmother, grandfather, two great grandfathers, two great grandmothers, two great great grandmothers and one great great grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hawkins
Patoka
Two Edinburg Men Drown In Sangamon River Boat Accident
William C. Brownback and Orville BE. Waters, sons of Edinburg businessmen, drowned when their boat capsized at Smith’s mill dam on the Sangamon River about ten miles north of Edinburg during a boat ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Brownback
Orville BE. Waters
Edinburg
Smith’s Mill
Sangamon River
Mill Dam
Farmer John Woods fatally wounded in village grudge fight
John Woods age 48 a farmer near Alto Pass sustained five knife wounds in a clash with neighbor Bert Garland over an old grudge. Physicians say Woods cannot recover. The fight erupted during a dispute about an old gridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Woods
Alto Pass
Bert Garland
Representative Kern Proposes Blind Pension Bill
Representative Kern of Illinois introduces a bill to pension all natural blind individuals over 16 at fifty dollars per month. The measure aims to aid visually impaired citizens and provides monthly support funded by state appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Iinois
Hanson 58 Hangs Self Using Handkerchief in Jail
Jens Hanson, aged 58, died by suicide in Gibson city jail. He hanged himself with a handkerchief tied to the bars of his cell door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens
Hanson
Gibson
Chi cago Woman Found Dead in Chester Hotel Morphine Case
Daisy Cook of Chicago was found dying in a Chester hotel from morphine poisoning. The coroner's jury ruled death by her own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Cook
Chicago
Chester
Purington Paved Brick Co Raises Wages 7 Percent
In Galesburg the Purington Paved Brick Company increased wages by seven percent for its 400 employees, a voluntary move surprising the workforce and boosting pay across the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purington Paved Brick Co
Galesburg
Admiral Dewey States Manila Surrender Tied to Spanish Agreement
Admiral Dewey testified before the senate Philippines committee that Manila's surrender occurred under a definite understanding with the Spanish governor general. He recounted encounters with Aguinaldo, doubts about Filipino uprisings, and said he never recognized Aguinaldo's government or saluted his flag. He also blamed the Spanish for firing first and noted Pratt’s letters as missteps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dewey
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Manila
Philippine
Lodge
Aguinaldo
Manila Bay
Hong Kong
Pratt
Singapore
Williams
Japan
Philippine Republic
Admiral Dewey
Navy Department
Congress
Cubs
Venezuelan Affairs Marines Consider Dispatch to Caracas
Secretary Moody in talks with Acting Secretary Hill on whether to send marines from U S warships at La Guaira to the Caracas legations. Bowen has not asked for their presence and fears it could do more harm. Marines likely held ready but not dispatched unless Castro’s situation worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Moody
Hill
Takter
la Guaira
Caracas
Bowen
Castro
Also Mentioned on This Page
Meek
R. W. Jarvis
Congressional Proceedings
Brownlow
Darien
McClellan
Dem
N. Y
Quay
Committee On Territories
Oklahoma
Arizona
Beveridge
J. R
W. W. Kitchen
N. C
McMahon
Richardson
Apalachian Mountains
Denver
Porto Rico
Navy
Strigaen
Buckingham Palace
Royal Residence
Illinois State News
Hereford
Gen. Aguinaldo
Venezuelan Affairs
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