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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1895
Page
2
The weekly note reports mortar shells weighing thousands of pounds tested at Sandy Hook. They describe large blasts capable of penetrating eight inches of armor and note strategic balance in Asia following the Turkish war of 1878, mentioning Russia and allied nations.
The article notes Hawaii’s immigration strain from Japan and suggests Formosa’s attractions may ease crowding. It highlights Formosa as a richer island about twice Massachusetts size, offering a promising field for settlement and opportunity in the region.
Two new repeating rifles carrying two miles or more threaten revolutionists who fight with varied weapons. Modern arms advantage held by Spanish troops in Cuba would practically grant immunity from harm in pitched battles.
The net exports of gold this year reach 16 million dollars, with only a small amount shipped in the last six to eight weeks. Last year at this time exports totaled 11 million, and a large outward flow began soon after.
Ninety years ago a British army of six thousand soldiers and sailors attempted to occupy Buenos Ayres during a revolution, but the people united against them, destroying or capturing nearly half the force. This action embodied the Monroe Doctrine concept before its formal articulation.
The text notes Africans shipped 400 million pounds of peanuts to Europe last year, contrasting with the U S production of 85 million pounds. It suggests southern states have good chances to grow higher-paying crops than cotton.
The London Lancet surveys thirty two years of statistics and observes a clear, steady shift away from alcoholic drinking. It argues that the evident evils of intemperance will gradually find their own remedy as the harms become more painfully apparent.
China’s leading representative, known for supporting a new Asia over closer European ties, may welcome the rise of a fighting nation in Asia. He will likely strengthen it as the best form of resistance to European encroachments.
The article argues that Japan's victory establishes it as a first class nation and warrants high political respect, making it a formidable competitor to the United States and Europe in industry and commerce and likely to pursue rapid material prosperity.
Vienna based Prom Reupotru Fars forecasts earth’s collision with a comet on November 18 1509. The same prophet claimed 1894 city submergence of New York and California’s conversion into an island after an earthquake. Critics note his track record is damaged by repeated unfulfilled prophecies.
The foreign trade statement for March reports imports exceeding exports by 4.42 million dollars. For the nine months of the current fiscal year the excess of exports stands at 87.23 million dollars, down from 228.46 million in the same period last year.
Joan Brook of Brooklyn holds three hundred dollars in pennies all in the 1692 denomination. He aims to part with them at face value though some cost him as much as five cents each. A friend hinted a mystery over All Hallows Day involving a potential hoard find.
Secretary Gresham on the 24th received word from Hannis Taylor that Spain would yield to U S demands in the Alliance affair and that the Conde Venadito’s commander would be tried for firing on an American vessel outside the zone. A wife kills her husband. an explosion at Bluffton, Ohio. fire wrecks Minnewaukan, North Dakota.
News items from Warsaw to Chicago note Mme Modjeska barred from the Russian stage after a controversial speech. Obituaries, political moves, and crime reports fill the page, including Mrs. Ann M. Stanley's death in Baltimore and a New York honorary celebration for Grant. Also covered are Canadian annexation talk, Michigan election results, and various accidents and disasters with named places and people.
DHE reports Madrid confirms the Allianca settlement on the 28th, Spain will satisfy the United States for the error, and concedes the vessel was outside territorial waters. Cuban warships were instructed not to fire on vessels beyond a three mile limit. A reservoir burst at Donizey France on the 27th killed 140, left 100+ homeless, and wrecked towns. Banks of New York report weekly changes with reserves, deposits, and currency shifts. No further Laibach earthquakes. Madrid pigparcu says Gen. Martinez de Campos will send army surgeons to Cuba for a decisive blow before the rainy season. B NAi BRITH Grand Lodge session opens in Cincinnati. Pall Mall Gazette notes China Japan tension drawing America closer. An uprising near St Johns N D near Manitoba is reported.
Frank Hitchcock a prominent northern Illinois Republican died at Peoria after a two week illness at age 57. Born in Ohio he moved to Illinois at 15, farmed in Tripoli township, Peoria County, served in the 1862 war with the Eighty sixth regiment, was wounded at Kenesaw Mountain, returned to farming, elected sheriff in 1868, later engaged in mercantile pursuits, elected mayor in 1882 for two years, appointed United States marshal in 1888.
Rockford court saw Westerberg win $2500 for criminal libel against B A Rosenquist after an article sparked the action. The case followed editors fleeing bail to Minneapolis. A Marquette monument bill in the legislature faced postponement, with opposition citing finances and Joliet as the true explorer per Chicago Historical Society letters.
George Jacob Schweinfurth faces a Stephenson county grand jury inquiry. Lynn Grandy testifies after returning from Chicago, with much of the Coudrey case witness list present. Schweinfurth and many "angels" tied to the "Heaven" are to be subpoenaed as authorities pursue Coudrey's $50,000 judgment for alienation of affections.
A well dressed woman carrying a four year old infant walked into a Chicago lake and both drowned. Identified as Mrs. Matfield Morrison of Clifton, Stroquois county. Her ex husband James P. Morrison, a Clifton real estate dealer, had remarried. No motive known. possibly tied to her husband’s second marriage. Also noted: Nathan Rackley, 95, died in Malden. James Spencer launches a steamboat at Dixon for Dixon to Oregon passenger service. deaths of local residents reported in Moline. Comptroller Eckels declines Chicago Times Herald financial editorship. post office robbery sentencing for Forest and Charles Myers. Chicago daily paper to replace Sint Herald with a Daily Engquiver.
Springfield reports a brief, tense assembly ending after fifteen minutes with substantial miso ress transacted. The day saw insurance policy clarifications and a civil bill move toward conformity, while Gov Altgeld’s proposed amendments advanced in the House and a soldiers' home investigation resolution was adopted amid continued debate.
Springfield report covers Senate debate on a Chicago drainage bill raising a 1 percent tax for three years, mine inspection amendments, and a probe into Soldiers' Home surgeons. House advances naturalization bill to third reading and schedules afternoon sessions, with adjournment looming in June. Springfield April 26 27 news dispatches include Marquette monument funding loss and drainage act amendments.
A Detroit Free Press health note advises regular brushing with a clean brush, 50 strokes at night and 25 in the morning, monthly trim of the tip ends, monthly washing with tepid water and soap, and air drying. It urges simple, neat styling without bangs, emphasises cleanliness over oils, and suggests brushing and keeping tools sanitary.
A fragmented line suggests a cryptic exchange about a Tommy Bay paw and a Fourth of July hint. The readable bits show quirky dialogue with unclear speakers and a garbled ending, leaving the main action enigmatic.
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