26 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1897
Page
1
The Weekly Call reports an Illinois man named Ne&dles aims for the Indian commissioner role. The piece casts him as sharp but suggests Washington may not share the point, risking a setback. It also notes a physical culture lecturer who says onions for women reduce doctor visits but omits the caveat about fewer visits from male members of the persuasion.
The London Lancet states compulsory vaccination reduced deaths from smallpox in England and Wales by about 70 percent over 42 years since the act. This testimony may be called conclusive.
The piece links the ancient Greek cross standard to a revival of crusading against Islam, arguing it would complicate Europe’s aid to the Turk while promising liberation for oppressed peoples from tyranny. It also notes at the military academy the aim is practical legal knowledge for officers, not training lawyers, suggesting a West Pointer could pivot to law with extra study.
About eight million tons of ice are used annually in Greater New York. Summer use runs about twelve thousand tons per day, with twenty percent manufactured. Manufactured ice may become cheaper and chemically purer as plant machinery improves and costs fall.
Ir Src RY SHERMAN’S ultimatum to Minister de Lome demands strict carrying out of treaty rights by Spanish authorities. It argues the stance harms Spain’s Cuba plans and warns the U S should not relax its demands for citizens, opposing Weyler and his subordinates.
A New York paper quotes authorities stating President McKinley is probably the most continuous smoker to occupy the White House. Friends fear the habit may harm his health if it continues. Grant smoked occasionally with a dry smoke, but McKinley prefers fire at the end of his cigar constantly. Secretary Long and Attorney General McKenna are noted smokers but cannot match the president's consumption.
A Paris newspaper criticizes McKinley tariff policy urging Europe to retaliate. It warns the United States relies on European goods and that overproduction and inflated values threaten U.S. credit and a potential systemic collapse within days.
Reports describe a levee break on the Arkansas side of the Mississippi causing a swollen torrent to flood lowlands. Guards patrolled levees for days while steamers were kept away to protect the wall as efforts to hold the river failed and widespread damage followed.
Two societies for descendants of revolutionaries exist, one founded in 1890 in Washington DC and the other in 1891 in New York. Applicants must prove lineal descent from a colonial or Continental Army member, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, or a state or government official who aided the colonies during the war.
In the senate on the 15th President McKinley’s proclamation calling the Fifty-fifth Congress to extraordinary session was read. House organization elected Reed of Maine as speaker by 195 to 114 with Bailey and Bell also receiving votes, and Reed took the oath. The Dingley tariff bill was introduced as rules, ways and means, and mileage committees were named, and the house adjourned to the 18th. The senate adjourned to the 18th after debates over credentials and opening sessions. The following days saw numerous bills reintroduced, executive sessions, and tariff action advancing in the house.
News from the steamer Peru arriving in San Francisco on the 15th says Prince Yoshito Harunomiya crown prince of Japan is dead. Official confirmation awaited in Yokohama and Tokyo amid state secrecy.
Tramps who were ejected from a freight train reportedly drove spikes into the Louisville and Nashville switch at Springfield Tennessee morning of the 15th. The wreck damaged several cars as the Chicago limited was possibly the target. On the 16th Charcoal the Indian executed at MacLeod Manitoba after his trial.
A buggy carrying Sanford Gardiner and Mrs. Chas Fenton was struck by an Erie train in Bath New York. Mrs. Fenton died. Mr. Gardiner escaped unharmed. Also reported Sunol sinking after collision with Olympia in San Francisco Bay with all aboard rescued. Maximilian Barrier arrested in St Louis for embezzlement and larceny, $3 000 to $4 000. A Carson Nevada saloon brawl left Dick Bradford fatally shot. Utrecht missing after leaving Brest with 100 aboard.
Rescue steamers from the flooded north land 400 refugees and 1000 stock in Memphis. Cabinet adjourns without plan on Dauntless. Gunboats Wheeling and Marietta launched in San Francisco. Judges Wallace and Lacomb favor railroads in United States v Joint Traffic. Greek army vows to fight on Ottoman frontier as Pan Hellenic society urges uprising.
The senate was not in session on the 20th. In the house the agricultural and Indian appropriation bills were considered and passed with one paragraph stricken out. The house adjourned to the 23rd. Tariff bill reported and four appropriations cleared. Japan to coin silver bullion into subsidiary coins. New York banks show mixed shifts in reserves loans and deposits. Cherokee freedmen payments finished and funds disbursed. Jamaica faces severe water shortage. Secretary Alger aided Mississippi flood victims. New York excess reserves above 25 percent rule totaled 47,059,975.
Governor Tanner submitted numerous confirmations for state boards and hospitals. Replacements and terms cover the Illinois Northern Hospital for the Insane at Elgin, the Asylum for Feeble minded Children, Live Stock Commissioners, School for Deaf and Dumb at Jacksonville, Soldiers and Sailors Home at Quincy, Illinois Western Hospital at Rock Island, Hospital for the Incurably Insane at Peoria, and the Northern Illinois State Normal School at DeKalb.
Mrs Dorcas Louise Stearns widow of Dr E O Stearne died at Freeport aged 72. She was an early settler and leading woman, and the last survivor of the Shaffer family that settled here in 1846. Her brothers included Chapman Shaffer killed in Crabb expedition, Gen J Wilson Shaffer a war figure and Utah governor, Col William J Shaffer a New York broker, and Capt James R Shaffer of the Fifteenth Colorado cavalry, all now dead.
Maj. J. C. Buckner of Chicago enters race for recorder of deeds in the District of Columbia. He is the legislature's only colored member serving a second term and led the colored bureau of the state committee during the recent campaign. Buckner also commanded the Ninth battalion of Illinois National Guard's colored division.
Governor Tanner grants clemency to Albert N Voris of Joliet who was convicted three months ago at Danville for burglary and received an indeterminate sentence. He left a wife and child in Cincinnati, married in Danville without divorce, and the first wife with her baby pleads for pardon.
Mrs Miranda Shipe sues Charles W Baldwin in Adams County circuit court claiming 5000 damages. A previous suit on the same charges was withdrawn after Baldwin agreed to pay court costs and her attorney fees.
Heavy rains push Sangamon and Illinois rivers to flood levels flooding lowlands and threatening stored grain. Parts of the Sangamon floodplain submerges fields while the Illinois runs miles wide in several stretches. If waters fail to recede soon, substantial grain losses are expected on the low land.
The body of Henry W. Mont, a leading Galena attorney, was found on his bed with a gas plug drawn from the pipe. Death occurred from asphyxiation, believed to be a temporary aberration of mind caused by insomnia and business troubles.
Governor Tanner appoints Walton Rutledge of Alton to succeed John Keay of Springfield and Thomas Hudson of Galva to succeed Charles Duncan of Alton as state mine inspectors.
The annual report of the state board of arbitration was laid before the governor. It notes only a small number of strikes during the past year requiring the commission’s attention.
Ex State Senator Daniel Hogan of Mound City is named registrar for the grain inspection department of the railroad and warehouse commission with headquarters in Chicago Illinois Live Stock Commission. The newly appointed state live stock commissioners held a Springfield meeting and elected Paddock of Springfield as chairman and Clarence P. Johnson of Springfield as secretary.
Mr and Mrs Samuel H Petefish celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their home in Virginia. Many friends were present.
Macon County posted total income of 60 thousand 605 dollars and 66 cents for the year while expenses reached 61 thousand 180 dollars and 68 cents, leaving a deficit of 8 thousand 484 dollars and 98 cents.
The Illinois Legislature reports Senate meetings with brief adjournments and various bills. A treason and murder parole bill was discussed, a truck store regulation bill introduced to curb employer price gouging, and amendments to education and court consolidation measures. Executive sessions confirmed hospital appointments and resolutions honored Senator Herb.
In Decatur Illinois on March 19 Prof Leon Zanzic a fortune teller and Mrs C Norman of Sullivan were arrested along with J Lynch of the city for conspiring to extort from M Piper of Sullivan The men allegedly threatened exposure and arrest to obtain 20 dollars from Piper and a note for 800 dollars The note was found among Zanzic s effects and the case includes arrests in Springfield and details of a hotel registration with the woman posing as Piper s wife
Boston March 18 William T Adams known as Oliver Optic is critically ill at his Dorchester home. Doctors fear he may not live beyond a day or two.
Five toll gates were torn down by a mob of masked raiders in Garcard County on Tuesday. Two of the gates lay within a mile of Louisville, Kentucky, a city that houses Governor Bradley.
The president nominates Charles A. Gordon to be postmaster at Chicago with official designation dated March 20. Gordon’s appointment comes as part of a broader slate of federal posts announced from Washington.
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