21 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1903
Page
1
The report warns that bubonic plague appearing in Ensenada, Baja California, must not spread eastward, signaling a critical health threat. In other items, William Harris is sentenced to fifteen years for highway robbery after stealing seventy five cents, while Burdick’s killer remains at large amid anticipated will contests in Buffalo.
In New York the reception for President Francis testifies eloquently to the World’s Fair impact and his European visit, underscoring the significance of his work for the United States and the fair’s global standing.
If money can bring a murderer to justice the slayer of the Waterbury policeman should be found soon. The Connecticut Legislature has authorized a reward of 10000 dollars for directing the conviction of those responsible and local organizations have raised 7800 dollars for the same purpose.
A Philadelphia probate entry notes a succinct will disposing of property valued over $500,000. The document states I give and bequeath to my wife Susan L. Baily, her heirs and assigns forever, as my property whether real personal or mixed. The short wording highlights the spousal designation and large estate scope.
The Indianapolis News cites a speaker praising officials like Folk and St Louis as models, arguing that if more men like them were in power, municipal government would shed graft and protected vice and enter an era of civil honesty and public devotion.
A newspaper commentary laments boyish curiosity fueling crime after a Union Bank of Missouri robbery and detective murder. It urges strict legal example to deter youth from dime novel fascinations and crime.
The Carnegie trust plan allocates 500000 dollars for buildings and equipment and 100000 dollars for libraries for Scotland's four universities. In five years the scheme aims to boost teaching resources by permanent endowments totaling 252000 dollars.
Emperor Miliam and President McKinley praise expositions for improving international understanding. They call expositions timekeepers of progress and essential to recognizing good in other nations. The exchanges are described as peacemakers fostering mutual appreciation.
Official February figures show domestic staples exports surpassed February 1902 by over 20 million. Breadstuffs rose nearly six million and cotton over twelve and a half million, indicating broad gains since late 1902.
President Francis wraps up a Europe tour aimed at boosting the St Louis World’s Fair. The record of achievement surpasses confident hopes, with April ceremonies seen as intensifying global interest. The first twentieth century World’s fair will dominate attention from here on in both old and new worlds.
The national and international good roads convention will be held in St. Louis on April 27 28 and 29 with dedicatory exercises of the World's fair following on the next three days. Liberal railway rates have been arranged with round trip tickets sold for one fare valid April 26 to May 4 inclusive enabling visitors to attend the convention and witness the exposition ceremonies.
Springfield dispatch notes ongoing debate on a state civil service law with fear of radical changes and a plan to alter the civil service commission. It reports a joint senate resolution proposing direct election of U S senators, set to be discussed in a public committee meeting, with Key figures Williams and Meece leading respective sides. It covers house appropriations itemization, pending amendments to foreign corporations act, and bills on local option, barber licensing, and barbershops.
In Christian county Illinois Mary Wilson Root of Chicago obtained a divorce from Charles E Wilson on grounds of bigamy. She then secured a marriage license with W J Root, also of Chicago, and the union occurred before the divorce was recorded. The pair left for Chicago immediately after the ceremony.
The Springfield sub-district joint conference established labor rates for day labor outside work. Dumpers and several skilled roles were set at 2.36 dollars, empty cagers 2.23, blacksmiths 3.04, and blacksmiths' helpers 2.36. Carpenters receive an advance of 12 percent over last year’s scale.
Willard Thomas of Latham died at St. Clara's hospital Lincoln from a bullet wound inflicted by Policeman Waschel while serving a warrant for threats to murder. Thomas, armed, attempted to shelter behind a box car. Waschel shot to prevent escape.
Mrs Thomas Pierce of Ava has learned she is among Schoenberg heirs. The Austrian estate left by Johann Schoenberg at Buda Pesth totals $5 million. As daughter of Bradford Outhouse and niece to Schoenberg, her heirs receive one ninth. she shares equally with a brother and sister, earning $185,185.
John Eaton, a respected Maron resident, was discovered dead in his home after his wife left for church. Authorities suspect a stroke or paralysis caused the death, with no signs of foul play.
Three men died and fourteen were seriously injured in a fire damp explosion at the Cardiff Coal Company's mine near Pontiac. Identified dead are John McClosky Joseph Huett and Zrei Azopino. Several of the injured may die.
Dr A B McKee and his twin brother Charles died by their own hands at Edwardsville taking morphine and dying side by side. McKee had been arrested on a criminal assault charge brought by a patient.
The Alexander county Sunday school convention gathered at the Cairo Baptist church under the direction of A. T. Arnold field worker of the Illinois Sunday-School association.
John Newsam aged 33 son of Richard Newsam, president of the Illinois state board of mine examiners, died at Peoria from pistol wounds linked to a personal crisis.
Dr Samuel McLean aged 56, longtime superintendent of the Illinois asylum for feeble minded children at Lincoln, died from stomach cancer. He also served as a presidential elector in 1900.
An explosion at the Cardiff cal mine killed five men and left a sixth seriously injured. The incident comes after a prior deadly blast within the same few days, raising alarm over mine safety and prompting investigations by authorities.
James King took laudanum in Decatur in a failed suicide attempt after losing a small fortune on Louisiana rice land investments. He is expected to recover.
Illinois senators and representatives failed to transact business due to quorum shortages. Multiple bills advanced or introduced include Corrigan's primaries official pay, Peoria court term extension, Arbor Day Bird Day, College of Agriculture expansion, and a landmark civil service act delay requiring popular vote approval for effectiveness. New charter for Chicago and street railway joint-use condemnation also noted.
Police Justice Murphy said the inquest into Edwin L. Burdick murder would resume Monday afternoon at two due to District Attorney Coatesworth illness. The DA suffers a severe cold, delaying testimony. Likely witnesses include Mrs Burdick and the furnace tender for the Pennells. A letter to Mrs Burdick by Arthur Penne, found at the Burdick home, claims I feel that I must kill Ed Burdick.
Calvin Price and Jeremiah Graves of Herrin, Illinois, confessed to being near the home of Mrs. Nellie Reichelderfer when she was found mutilated in a hog lot. Sheriff Harris arrested them on charges of killing the widow, a schoolteacher who had recently sold property to Illinois Steel Co. The sister left the widow alone before she discovered the body.
Jefferson City March 19. The house committee probing bribery in the legislature heard J N Page again on Wednesday after ordering his arrest for possessing large denomination bills. Page cited constitutional protection against self incrimination for declining to testify. M C Hickox, senate clerk, will be allowed to testify again today as the committee prepares its report.
London reports the failure of Boody and Bayliff solicitors with liabilities exceeding 1 million dollars. An open letter from the king of Saxony calls for the people to place blame for recent scandals on the crown princess.
In Memphis flood conditions worsen with west rail lines washed out and traffic halted. Two passenger trains bound for Arkansas are stranded on submerged tracks near Bridge Junction, Ark, with about 150 aboard and crew. Passengers are cared for by the railroad. rescue steamer Dinabied attempts recovery amid danger. Skiffs rescue some near Merion while many refugees continue arriving in Memphis.
Washington reports the Cuban reciprocity treaty was ratified 50 to 16 after a full day in executive session. Amendments were accepted to raise reductions on flour and cotton goods and a 30 percent cut on certain U S imports to Cuba. Debate on the canal treaty continued until adjournment.
A seismic shock in Helena on Monday night damaged Montana’s new state capitol. Three rotunda pillars were wrecked while other buildings remained unscathed as officials assess the damage.
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