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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1895

Page

5

Petition to Depose Priest Over Slanders Upheld by Asbury Park Groups

In Asbury Park New Jersey on April 20 Christian Endeavorers and Epworth Learners circulated a petition condemning Father Phelan of St. Louis for alleged slander against 4,000,000 American Christians. The petition asks Mgr Satolli to depose the priest and degrade the source of the statements, with signatures to be collected in Asbury Park and Ocean Grove before sending it to Washington.

Christian Endeavorera Epworth Asbury Park N. J Westminster Church of St. Louis America Holy See Wpworth Ocean Grove Mgr. Satoili Washington Ruchorp Schweinfurth Heaven

Silver Certificates Not Legal Tender in Camden Case

A Camden Supreme Court case involved Walter M. Wood suing the Camden Horse Railway Co. for 500 dollars after being refused change for a five dollar silver certificate. Judge Garrison granted a non-suit, ruling Wood would have to prove the bill’s legality, noting silver certificates are not legal tender and the company need not accept a promissory bank note.

Jamden Supreme Court Walter M. Wood Camden Horse Railway Co Wood Armstrong Garrison

Law of Libel Defined by Minnesota Judge Kerr

In a 5900 libel suit against the Pioneer Press Judge Kerr dismissed the case, ruling that a retract notice must be served on the publisher. If served on the city editor or managing editor alone, it would not suffice unless the editor in chief is also a company officer or financially interested.

St. Pau, Minn Pioneer Press Kerr Japan Russia England Great Britain France Katoi Legation

Fraud Orders Against Publishers' Collection Agency

Fraud orders have been issued to postmasters at St Paul Pittsburgh and Chicago for blocking mail to the Publishers' Collection Agency. The agency, with offices nationwide, pushes to enforce disputed newspaper laws, including requiring subscribers to pay for unreturned papers. The report also covers international tensions and various legal actions in multiple cities, with mentions of court cases and political commentary.

Publishers’ Collection Agency Washieton St. Paul Pittsburgh Chicago Vthe Post Office Department Berlin Orient William Koelnische Zeitung eQperor Russia St. Petersburg Epeland Nicholas Kinks

Germany Reaches Uncertain Move Against Shimonoselect Treaty

German politicians faced surprise and displeasure as Berlin joined Russia and France in opposing the Shimonoselect treaty. The shift marked a notable departure from long standing noninterference policy and raised questions about leadership and risk in Berlin amid mixed public opinion.

William Nicholas Orienital Aqates Japan Portia Biren Apric Germany Russia France Hohntlole Berlin

Disaster at Bouzey Reservoir Kills 130 in France

Reports from Epinal describe a catastrophic reservoir burst at Bouzey on Saturday. About 130 deaths are confirmed with many missing as floodwaters wreck villages and homes. Search for bodies continues and prayers follow the widespread devastation.

Bonzey France Pants Bouzey Epinal

Quiet in Corinto as British control affirmed

In Corinto the situation remains unchanged with British authorities in control. The official dispatch to Dr. Guzman states the British flag flies over the customhouse, the Nicaraguan flag has been removed from public places, national authorities have deserted the town, and Corinto is essentially under British pol itics.

Waasuhington Corinto Dr. Guzman Manuel Mutus Corinte Gorman

Is Your Blood Pure Defends Health with Hood's Sarsaparilla

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that strengthens body functions and wards off disease. It cites patient testimonials about fever sores healing after multiple bottles and renewed vigor, urging readers to trust the remedy.

Trang QO Prener South Londonderry, Vt

Wood's Sarsa parilla and mood remedy testimony

Howard Danny of Salineville Ohio shares a testimonial that Wood's Sarsa parilla helped him heal and gain weight from an unknown illness. He warns readers not to buy any other Mood’s product after their experience. The advertisement-like text reads as a personal endorsement and caution.

Saparilla Howard Danny Salineville Ohio N.B

Poisonous Mist and Stomach Bitters Claim Benefits

An ad-like fragment touts miasma as a deadly tropical poison causing fever and bilious symptoms. It promotes Leiter's Stomach Bitters as a cure and lists ailments like biliousness, constipation, nervous and kidney trouble, rheumatism, and vitality issues. Mentions a missing person, Miss Arress, with unclear context and a Chicago reference.

Tropics Has- Leiter

Threshing Machinery Ad Promotes J J Casey Wisconsin

An advertisement from Racine Wisconsin touts a large thresher and related equipment including horse power saw mills wind stackers and self feeders. It claims vast selection and industry leadership with free mailed catalogues and broad claims of quality and value.

J. J. Casey T. M. C Racine Wis

Budd Urges U S Stand on Nicaragua Incident

San Francisco April 20 Governor Budd argues the United States should not have allowed British marines on Nicaraguan soil. He calls for warning to protect weaker republics and warns war could result from continental aggression.

United States Nicaragua San Francisco Budd United States of America

Syrup of Figs Promoted as Pure Laxative Remedy

Prominent health claim ad touts Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving digestion and cleansing the system. It highlights comfort, health benefits, and non weakening action on kidneys, liver, and bowels, urging purchase from California Fig Syrup Co. and warning against substitutes.

All Drugé Gists California Fig Syrup Co

Atrocious Murder by Tenn. Whitecaps in Sevierville

In Sevierville Tennessee a gang of whitecaps murdered Thomas Gibson a wealthy county farmer. After a warning to leave the country Gibson sat with his 10 year old daughter when masked men battered the door and shot him dead. The daughter escaped to a neighbor and the body lay until morning. Some gang members are known and arrests are expected.

Kosville Peon Sevierville Tenn Thomas Gibson

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