28 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1903
Page
1
An English correspondent notes Roosevelt’s policy toward African Americans gains support from New York society. The piece suggests doors of opportunity are opening for the colored race and remarks on continuing influence as long as titles endure.
Berlin briquettes produce no smoke and thus remove the demand for smoke usage, a feat never before achieved anywhere in the world.
In his ninety third year, Pope Leo XIII contemplates the end of life and writes a Latin poem expressing his thoughts and hopes as death approaches with singular tranquillity and dignity.
Connecticut figures the direct cost of crime at 2,167,300 dollars annually, with 2,570,000 dollars invested in prisons and reformatories. The report notes crime is a state wide leak and its prevention warrants closer study.
In Kansas, Miss Sells obtained a $10,000 judgment against Mr. Allen for breach of promise. The district judge reduced the verdict to $7,000, signaling tempered expectations for the young man’s liability.
Irish immigrants once formed nearly half of arrivals to this country but now contribute about one third. Last year 29,138 Ireland born entered, out of 648,743 total newcomers. If British concessions to Ireland become real, Irish arrivals are likely to fall further.
The dressmakers at a convention decree the shirtwaist must go. They do not claim the garment is unbecoming or disliked by customers, but its widespread use cuts too deeply into their incomes, so they push for its ban. They foresee an uphill struggle if they succeed.
The senate approved the Cuban treaty by sixty votes to sixteen and adjourned sine die, closing the extra session after fourteen days. For constitutional reasons related to tariff legislation the treaty cannot take effect without House approval, and another extra session is unlikely to be convened for this purpose.
Prof Delbrueck a noted historian was fined 75 dollars or face thirty days in jail for speaking disrespectfully of the German government’s Polish policy under William II. The case underscores the penalties for criticism in the empire.
The anthracite strike commission’s award pleases the country. Wage increases may sustain coal prices briefly, but future strikes seem unlikely, with production likely to exceed consumption and push prices down. Free imports may also help lower prices.
The governor’s European tour created favorable publicity for the World’s fair both abroad and in the United States. Receptions in New York and at home, plus coverage in major American journals, have advanced the enterprise while overcoming apathy in some states and territories.
Hetty Green states that paying taxes is not her business and that she had proven herself a non resident. She notes some men, though non residents, offered to pay taxes due to large realty holdings but she asserts they would not receive money in that manner.
News in brief lists numerous incidents on the 24th and 25th across the United States. Fatalities include Edward Vandeventer near Mound City and two young children in Kansas City. Notable legal actions involve judges in Milwaukee and Chicago arrests, a larceny charge in New York, and a murder conviction in Philadelphia. International items mention Pope Leo’s confirmation and U.S. officials’ travels, with ongoing political notes on Roosevelt’s invitation and Senator Stone’s remarks.
A Lexington jury sentenced Dr A P Taylor president of Industrial Mutual Deposit Co to three years in prison for embezzlement. A Murphy portrait for the White House was accepted by Col Bingham. An Indianapolis jury valued a scalp loss at seven thousand dollars from Josephine Stephens at Tacoma laundry. A brother of Sir Hector MacDonald planned burial in French soil. The National Council of Women met in New Orleans with no black delegates. Rev J C Grimes attempted suicide at a Methodist conference in Altoona amid melancholia. Wisconsin assembly passes an anti cigarette bill to take effect July 1. Louis A Monette jailed two years in Texarkana for jail break. Senor Ojeda accepts invitation to speak at St Louis fair on April 30. Robert Winscott wed Mrs Mary Harmon at Bowling Green then died during wedding congratulations. American Bicycle Co and India Rubber Co plants burned at Akron totaling 250000. Francis Hare and his wife were assassinated at Ravia in the Indian Territory.
Current news reports the Kansas wheat crop in its best condition for years amid a broad set of nationwide items. Illinois legislators struggle to secure adjournment before May 15, while New Mexico allocates 30000 dollars for a St Louis World's Fair exhibit.
Illinois state news reports a high speed crash on the Peoria & Eastern branch when an eastbound passenger train struck a westbound freight left on a sidetrack at Tremont. Both engines were demolished and extensive equipment damage occurred. Eight people were injured, none fatally, with four severely hurt: Jarvis the conductor from Indianapolis, Miss Forney Russell of Tremont, John Koch of Tremont, and John H. Issenmeyer of Peoria.
In Athens County, Maine, a gas explosion at Athens Coal Co. mine killed six men and seriously injured one. Victims named include John Rogers Fred Smpke 8 Gerndorf James Tat rick August Noel and David Myers. Mine entry had been blocked by gas and an attempt to clear air caused a catastrophic blast when a miner fired a shot.
The Fourth District court holds a man imprisoned for his wife’s murder is legally dead, allowing his children to collect the murdered wife’s life insurance, even if policy named the husband. This legal question is claimed as unprecedented by any state court.
A German silver spoon left in beans during baking sickened the Spickler family. After consumption, one child died and another was very ill. The father and another daughter are recovering while the mother was absent and escaped.
In McLean county circuit court a jury convicted Amos Ferris, Levi Ferris, and John Whitesell of chicken theft treated as burglary. An underage defendant Wm Ferris was sent to the Pontiac reform school, while the three others received an inde terminate sentence at Joliet.
A large Chicago and Alton gang gathered to lay two rails through Normal despite council opposition. Permission was refused, an injunction was sought but arrived too late as the tracks were laid across six streets.
The American Spirits Manufacturing Co. will construct the Madigan and Walsh cooperage plant in Peoria with a daily output of 3,500 barrels. It will hire 300 additional men, and upon completion the trust vows to supply all its plants with barrels from its own factory.
John McCreery Sr. died in Daytona Beach Fla where he had gone weeks ago for health. He was a veteran hotel keeper in the state and served as mayor of Springfield twice.
George D Haworth, inventor of the first corn planter and other agricultural tools, longtime Decatur manufacturer, died at his home in Decatur after four decades of leading local industry.
Julius G. Chelstrom of Moline trapped his left arm in a single tree shaper as it rotated. The knives tore the limb from the socket and doctors fear he will die.
John Barstow Ellis proprietor and editor of the Quincy Daily Whig died in Quincy from pneumonia at age 46. He was a Kentucky native.
Illinois lawmakers report a light Senate session on the 23rd with no business, while the House convened briefly with Representative Wilson moving a bill to curb annual destruction of noxious weeds. The Senate on the 24th passed several measures including life insurance premium rebates as a misdemeanor and salaries for elected state officers. The following day saw major pay raises for state officers and bills on state attorneys fees, urban railway amalgamation, guardianship fund rules, and a convict labor debate. The Erickson pay bill faced delay as supporters shifted to postponement.
The British wooden steamer Morning arrived at Lyttleton after relaying England’s Morning, and reports the Discovery went further south than expected. Ice fields were penetrated. notable specimens collected. Scientific work includes marine fauna, new species, sea and magnetic observations, seismographic and pendulum data, skins and skeletons of southern seals and birds, photographs, meteorology, and geological finds in rock formations.
Chicago officials report the arrest of former County Surveyor Louis Enricht and attorney E C Deuscher in a nationwide land swindle. They managed United States Land Syndicate, promising free farms for fees, and bond set at 1500 dollars each for April 4. Prosecutors estimate profits at 25000 to 50000 dollars.
Cablegrams from Rome report Pope Leo XIII confirmed the nomination of a coadjutor for the diocese of St. Louis. Rev D Phelan, editor of the Western Watchman, noted a telegram from Cardinal Gotti in Rome stated the pope’s confirmation of the nomination.
Springfield reports the forty third general assembly will likely end April 24 with activity high as members refine bills. Appropriations this year exceed two years ago while Gov Yates estimates necessary funding around 15.5 million, citing needs for hospitals and special schools. A civil service referendum would delay implementation for two years, and a 17 circuit judicial apportionment is proposed with six revised districts.
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