14 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1903
Page
1
Australians purchase British flags produced in the United States with surprising interest, a buying trend that outpaces the sale of idols labeled as made in the United States to Corea.
The piece notes that pursuing proofs for women to join the Daughters of the Revolution is more promising than pursuing European estate heirs. It estimates about 1,000,000 potential candidates.
The Montana legislature reminds readers that the state is a notable region of the Louisiana Purchase area and outlines the people's enthusiasm for creating a first class exhibit for the World’s Fair.
The Minneapolis Times notes that coarse men mock women for talkativeness yet asserts no woman has spoken a Panama Canal treaty to death or pushed a president to summon an extra Senate session, highlighting gendered political rhetoric.
A scientist notes the earth's crust is about twenty five miles thick and questions the idea that such a thin shell could contain eight thousand miles of boiling material, remarking scientists lack a sense of humor about the notion.
India records an increase of 100000 bales in its cotton crop. It is unlikely to surpass the United States at that rate. The planters in the United States spearheading cotton culture remain unequaled and southern sentiment would not support deportation.
The writer argues that while taxing bachelors may be meritorious, pursuing thousands of deserting husbands to return them to workhouses would be more meritorious. He notes the lack of laws and requisition proceedings to address such desertions.
A young Abilene couple aged 21 and 19, married about four years, have three children aged three, two, and one. They are commended to President Roosevelt for their steady partnership and family building.
On the front page a diagram of a murder fills a square in the paper, alongside tales of a matrimonial scandal a tale of a Jack the Hugger a blackmail case an account of a man who blew his head off and a report of a clash between preachers all framed as domestic reading for home life
Senator West ends a public career of notable usefulness and brilliancy at the close of the Fifty-seventh congress. The Missouri figure has long been a leading and potential force in national politics, remaining faithful to party, state, and nation throughout his twenty four years of service.
The article questions a female lecturer's call to restore corporal discipline in the home, alleging she speaks without experience with children or husbands and seeks personal notoriety rather than genuine reform.
Expressions in the Canadian press attack the character of the Roosevelt appointees in the Alaskan boundary case and warn that Canada could force a deadlock by insisting on naming all three British representatives, risking no progress in negotiations.
The friendliness of Europe toward the United States and broad interest in the St. Louis fair emerged from Gov. Francis’s recent European tour. Receptions across the continent spread word of the exposition, with millions hearing of the fair for the first time. The governor’s trip served as a major advertising stroke for the event.
Obituary notices include Rev A M Collins of Shelbyville Ill dies aged fifty nine from Brights disease. Ex Speaker Henderson and wife depart Washington for New York and then Iowa. Bishop Quigley installed metropolitan of Chicago. Mrs Arthur Pennell dies after Buffalo auto crash. Carnegie offers aid for inter continental railway. Topeka riot during mayoral primaries. Missouri text book commission bill defeated. Nebraska governor refuses reprieve for Gottlieb Neigenfind. Cuban congress ratifies US reciprocity treaty. Carmi Robinson Fairfield judges nominated. Rev Charles W Potter of Toledo dies of stomach cancer. Roosevelt accepts invitation to Louisiana Purchase centennial dedication in St Louis.
Wage dispute triggers work stoppage by 200 machinists at Kansas City Southern shops in Pittsburg Kansas on the 11th. A collision at Rankin station Kentucky on the 11th injures engineer E W Bonham fireman Ben Myers conductor E S Bramwell and mail clerk James Nolan.
On the 10th Canning Wallace & Co Zan Brothers and the Oregon Railway & Navigation Co docks in Portland burned in a tramp caused blaze. In Kansas City police used revolvers to quell riots during a driver strike with no serious injuries. A Buffalo group of five boys sighted dynamite. three not expected to live. Springfield witnesses found Gill and Schley not guilty of larceny but rearrested on fugitive warrants from Butte. Ottawa convict Martineau jailed seven years for fraud. Platte river ice gorges ease western floods. Illinois railroad rates cut by 25 percent after shipper pressure. Purdue students clash. police detain ringleaders.
Condensed telegrams report August Krauss, a well to do farmer near Bellefontaine Maryland, massacred his wife and six children with a rock hammer on the 12th and then killed himself. Other items note Senate action on Panama canal treaty and Cuban reciprocity, an Estherville Iowa school protest, an injunction against the Team Drivers union, two women driving trucks in Kansas City, 60 post offices promoted, Raleigh coal riot indictments, a Chicago suicide, Shawneetown flood aid, Adelbert Ames’ bribery trial, and a Florida turpentine battle killing eight.
The St Louis World's Fair authority received Belgium’s pavilion plans while Arkansas allocates 5000 dollars for a Little Rock Confederate monument. Germany seeks a larger naval budget, and East St. Louis man Matthew Carl was murdered and robbed. Adj Gen Corbin to meet officials in St Louis for dedication parade as Great Northern merger case nears appeal court in March.
Illinois state news reports Kate Walsh, a 93 year old recluse who lived 60 years in a Virginia cabin. Deserted by husband and sons, she refused to spend money and begged door to door. An estate probe found 3000 dollars in cash and coins. no will. If relatives fail to appear, funds go to the county.
A man giving the name W F Smith attended a Salvation Army meeting in Peoria and confessed to 20 years of criminal activity and embezzlement from a Bloomington employer. He said he had been converted and offered to surrender to authorities. He went to Sheriff Potter and requested confinement. Bloomington authorities indicated he was wanted there for embezzlement and had him transported to Bloomington by an officer.
The railroad and warehouse commission orders a 25 percent reduction in all freight rates within 150 miles. Beyond that distance, rates are to match those in neighboring states. A revision of the classification is also ordered, placing articles in the lowest applicable class if they span multiple classes.
The 9-year-old son of Warren E. Fleming a Crystal place resident in West Belleville died by self-inflicted gunshot to the heart with his father's revolver. The boy, frightened by rumors of arrest, ran indoors and shot himself. his mother discovered him on the floor.
John W. Newman an Oakland city alderman and stock dealer died by taking carbolic acid at Ridgefarm. A fugitive from justice he fled Oakland three months earlier after forged notes surfaced, leading to his disappearance. He was prominent in commercial circles.
A strike of about 40,000 Illinois coal miners seems likely as both sides reject each other’s proposals. If differences cannot be resolved soon, a statewide strike appears unavoidable.
Mrs Ritchey a longtime Eldorado resident suffered a stroke while walking to her brother in law's home a short distance from town. A farmer found her about an hour later confirming her death.
Rev. Dr. S. H. Dana of Quincy Congregational Church has received an official call to pastor the Congregational Church in Exeter New Hampshire after twenty years in Quincy. Indications are he will accept.
William Hedges of Taylorville was struck by a Wabash passenger train while avoiding a freight train. His right leg was amputated, his cheek mutilated, and his skull badly fractured.
The American Directory Co of Grant Works and Mrs. R C Evans of Cincinnati have been banned by the postmaster general for operating matrimonial agencies.
The general variety store Noahs Ark at Quincy operated by John Slusher has suspended business. Liabilities are estimated between 25000 and 30000 dollars.
Rev Martin Luecke, pastor of Trinity German Lutheran Church in Springfield, has accepted the presidency of Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne Indiana.
Articles of incorporation for the St. Louis and Eastern Electric Railroad Co. filed for record at Edwardsville. Capital stock listed at $50,000 with principal office in St. Elma.
The Illinois senate on the 9th suspended business with Fowler and Rees present. Bouleware offered no private seal bill. The house had a half hour session and discussed private seals, while the senate on the 10th passed bills on wages, indemnity bonds, county board meetings, and bridge construction. On the 11th little bold action occurred. the house kept Yates civil service under consideration. New measures include state officer salaries, agricultural societies racing, limiting expert witnesses, debt imprisonment abolition, capital punishment repeal, and fertilizer labeling.
Washington March 12 The diplomatic representatives of all South and Central American countries in Washington met at the state department following yesterday's notice to discuss the inter continental railway project. Ex Senator Henry G Davis conveyed word from Andrew Carnegie of his willingness to advance the project financially at the proper time. Work undertaken by Charles M Pepper the special commissioner was endorsed by all present.
Noblesville Indiana March 12 Rufus Cantrell Walter Daniels and Samuel Martin all under indictment at Indianapolis for robbing graves appeared before the local grand jury It is believed Daniels and Martins testimony was needed to corroborate Cantrell remarks from last week before indictments could be returned The grand jury is expected to charge some Hamilton county citizens with grave robbery involvement
Jefferson City March 12 The house defeated for engrossment a measure to create a six year commission to select books for public schools. The panel would be appointed by the governor. Republicans opposed, citing current law and an attorney general opinion. Ten Democrats joined the Republicans, defeating the bill.
No deaths reported from the Olean disaster on Monday night but the list of burn victims grows hourly. About forty five people are injured, with twenty or more still under treatment. Hospital patients are progressing as well as could be hoped.
Washington report states a vote on the Colombian canal treaty will occur next Tuesday with the senate expected to begin voting on amendments on Monday.
August Krauss a wealthy farmer on Schoettler road near Bellefontaine slaughtered his wife and six children with a sledgehammer then attempted suicide. The infant died in its crib. Authorities say Krauss, 38, had long been insane and acted with deliberate brutality. His brother John found the scene as Krauss lay dying beside the battered family.
Adelbert A. Ames former Minneapolis mayor and fugitive from justice will return to Minneapolis to stand trial despite his doctor and counsel. He plans to depart Saturday morning with Mrs. Ames and their child via Boston and Chicago. Bail set at 12000 under habeas corpus. a New Hampshire officer and Sheriff Dreger will accompany the party.
Desperate clash between rival turpentine camp workers in Florida leaves eight dead and many wounded after a dispute between Meggs and Law camp laborers ignites a general battle. Assessor Bullard reports arriving at Norwalk with details limited by inaccessible lines of communication.
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