30 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1901
Page
1
The next meeting of the Southern Industrial convention will be held in Philadelphia next June. The Quaker city may be slow in some things, but she is never behind in hunting for southern trade. A naturalist notes that every time a farmer shoots a hawk he throws a $50 bill into the fire, since the bird destroys many rats mice and moles annually.
A court ruling states that a married woman kissing other men does not establish grounds for divorce in Indiana. A woman may kiss one or more men in a single evening and still there is no admissible basis for divorce under Indiana law.
Dr Peters in New York lauds Andrew Carnegie for curbing wealth’s excesses yet softening society’s airs while condemning agitators who provoke mobs to violence and confiscation. The remarks frame Carnegie as balancing philanthropy with social control amidst unrest.
A contemporary observer condemns Nebraska and national legislative contests for failing to select United States senators. The critic argues both major parties should repudiate the current method of choosing senators.
Reports from across Cuba indicate a liberal shift in tone as papers like El Diario de la Marina and Discucion suggest the constitutional convention will accept the Platt amendment. Interviews in Discucion advocate accepting the amendment, moving away from prior opposition.
President McKinley will spend April 30, the 98th anniversary of the treaty of Paris signing that ceded Louisiana from France, in New Orleans. The Louisiana Historical Society proposed a reception in the Cabildo, now housing the state supreme court, where the Louisiana transfer occurred in 1803.
Women form the active core of Honesdale Pennsylvania’s Improvement Association whose motto calls for united effort while men serve as honorary members. In eight years the group built a river wall and walk, beautified a bridge, secured a nearby fountain, transformed a frog pond and dump into a park, and placed rubbish receptacles along streets.
Wisconsin proposes a summer school at the State university next summer to aid apprentices and artisans. It targets machinists carpenters sheet metal workers engineers firemen and superintendents in water works electric plants power stations factories and large buildings, plus young men seeking such positions.
The surrender reports from the Philippines come with growing frequency in the United States. Several islands are now practically free from disturbance, ending the campaigning season with no major activity for a year. Most insurgent chiefs are reportedly in American hands, except Aguinaldo whose fate remains uncertain.
Massachusetts rises as the third diocese in the Protestant Episcopal Church in America, with Episcopalians increasing rapidly. The growth is so strong that the diocese contemplates a division of its bishop coadjutor to prevent ecclesiastical strain from overwork and potential breakdown.
Springfield dispatch notes Speaker Sherman intends to hold two house sessions daily to advance immediate bills. Expectation of rapid committee work and passage of appropriation measures dominates. Apportionment delays and private bank oversight feature in ongoing battles shaping early adjournment and potential extraordinary sessions.
A massive coal industry consolidation is planned in Illinois, uniting virtually all state mines under a New Jersey incorporated framework with at least 75 million dollars in capitalization. The venture would oversee over 900 mines, produce more than 30 million tons annually, and employ around 40,000 people, reshaping labor relations as union pressures intensify.
Mrs. Addie Hill, jailed as a voluntary prisoner at Macon, suffers from severe abuse by husband Leopold J. Hill who also is jailed to face prosecution. He first sought her arrest for insanity. The couple lived 14 miles north of Pana before she sued for divorce. The Nelson family allegedly aided in tossing her belongings to the road and binding her hand and foot for hours. Warrants have been issued for the Nelsons.
Lyman J. Carlock and his family depart Peoria as he prepares to assume duties as a judge in the court of first instance in the Philippines. Appointed to the position by Judge Taft, head of the Philippine commission, he has practiced law here for several years.
The Illinois death roll lists Robert King at Bluff Springs aged 70 Ida M Luckner of O Fallon 30 Edward Richardson Peoria architect 54 Peter Furry oldest Coles county resident 85 Thomas Wilson CM amp Q East St Louis 57 Jacques Miller 77 coal merchant Waterloo Cass county pioneers Samuel Thornly Virginia Peter Borein Quincy 51 J M Sancher Effingham 67 Mrs Sahar Hatley Mascoutah 70 William Harrison 80 Pana plus notes on Magnolia seminary fire Lambert Tree Jr seeks absolute divorce from Mrs Tree in England with possible remarriage. Magnolia fire suspects Horton McCormick held. McCormick clears at preliminary. Horton bound for grand jury. Wenona riferences deceased grandson Oscar Crawford and John Houston footnotes.
Report from Touner school near Isabel in Dene County details a night driving accident after a central examination. Miss Ivy White escaped, three pupils survived, but Pierce Howe died trapped beneath the overturned vehicle. The incident underscores dangers after a late return from school.
In Decatur, 24 year old Fred Harper shot himself after leaving a note saying he feared going insane. He was well off financially and left no other immediate explanation for the act.
At Galesburg Charles Row, an engineer, bled to death a few days ago after accidentally cutting his wrist with no medical attendance at hand.
A mob tried to lynch Ed Jackson, the Black man who killed Engineer Charles Rowe at Galesburg. He was restrained and escorted away by the sheriff to prevent violence.
A Parisian replies that fencing expertise is essential for dueling and that clumsiness could cause serious harm, as cited by the Washington Star.
A Cincinnati Enquirer snippet presents playful dialogue about a baby’s affection. The exchange features a father figure noting the baby’s fondness and the other speaker joking that the father sleeps by day and stays awake by night to enjoy social time.
The cartoon caption shows Mrs Hennypeck reading aloud about more than 250000 words in the English language. Mr Hennypeck confirms the claim with a wry line, highlighting the humor of language abundance.
A Washington Star report quotes Senator Sorghum denying misuse of campaign funds. He claims the funds were not used improperly, only wasted. The exchange centers on the interpretation of financial ethics in the political arena.
Miss Prim jokes about Mrs Rounder enjoying good times despite her husband neglecting her. Miss Gay notes the situation permits such times, in a Town Topics column excerpt.
A witty remark defined as a bright statement from someone who shares your view. The quote contrasts a true epigram with a bland platitude that appears when an opponent agrees.
The San Francisco Chronicle notes Australian railroads never allow on train ticketing, locking passengers in cars to deter fare evasion. Upon arrival, travelers are forced through a turnstile and hustled for tickets, illustrating strict fare enforcement on board.
Mr Newed asks how a Utah man beat his popular wife in an election by circulating a circular to voters on how they would manage childcare while wives served official duties. The remark is noted as a judge's comment on campaign ethics and gender roles.
A Chicago Record quip recalls a near engagement, noting the man chose to propose but was forestalled when another man asked him to go fishing, illustrating how a simple delay altered romance.
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