03 May 1902
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1902
Page
1
Dun notes April railroad earnings exceed the previous year by 5.2 percent and rise 15.3 percent over 1900. The report suggests activity will be brisk across most businesses when the railroads are busy.
A man may possess $5,000 in United States bonds yet not appear in any tax list for $5,000 and over. It is hard to know how much an American citizen is worth unless he reveals it himself, and even then he may not be believed.
The trust operations in meat deprive the poor of proper nourishment. Hard workers need a substantial diet, but current meat prices curtail the usual fare. Beef barons are labeled as greedy beyond wisdom.
A wealthy individual who dedicates years to study his community to meet its greatest need stands as the supreme benefactor. The work may be quiet and unseen and the donor should seek no glory but to aid his fellow men.
The kangaroo industry is an important factor in Australia. The hides are valuable and the tendons are extremely fine, indeed. They are the best material known to surgeons for sewing up wounds and especially for holding broken bones together, being finer and tougher than catgut.
Nine or more Tal mage biographies are expected from diverse publishing houses within weeks and will join cheap editions of Henry Ward Beecher and John B. Gough on the top shelf by year’s end. It takes time to prepare a good biography.
Alto Pass Illinois faces food scare after 40,000 tomato plants perish in a cold snap. An army of cutworms hides near the soil surface awaiting another invasion, prompting authorities to hold remaining tomato plants until the pests starve.
Despite external pressures on Poland, guests at a recent function of 100 people were served a generous menu including one cow eight calves six pigs sixty turkeys 180 chickens 395 pounds of black bread thirty barrels of beer ten bottles of brandy fifty bottles of vodka and 135 bottles of red wine.
A resolution adopted by the New York board of aldermen declares that American working men must deny themselves meat to maintain energy, warning that abundance exists but is controlled by monopolists keeping it from the people.
State programs for tuberculosis treatment expand as Massachusetts operates a facility with rising cure rates. New York allocates 150000 dollars for an Adirondacks center, Pennsylvania 100000, New Jersey 50000, with Vermont weighing a similar project. Massachusetts reports a one third increase in cure rate over three years.
The president acknowledges Bell for effective work in the Philippines. He notes Bell’s active leadership helped achieve quick peace and predicts improving conditions across the islands. The nation lauds those who contributed to the improvement and peace.
A published table of figures traces U S immigration from 1821 to 1900, totaling just over 19 million. Germany supplied the largest share, about 5 million people, followed by Ireland with roughly 3.87 million, among many nations represented in this entry.
Senate and House activity recaps focus on Philippine government debate and agricultural and sundry civil appropriations. Key figures include Carmack of Tennessee criticizing policy, McCumber defending food misbranding measures, and Sibley denouncing Gen Jacob H Smith. Private pension bills pass in House, including $20 monthly to Parson Brownlow widow. Goldfogel resolution seeks State Department on Russian Jewish exclusion.
On the 30th Davis Thompson alias David Tullis, manager of a Kirkcaldy building association, was arrested in Seattle on a charge of embezzling about $70 000 of the association funds. A state department warrant seeks his surrender to British authorities.
A 30th panic sparked by an accident to a deaf mute in a Philadelphia cigar factory led to the deaths of several girls and young women, fatal injuries to three, and serious injuries to more than forty others as a jam occurred in a narrow stairway. The 80th monthly installment of the Chinese indemnity, totaling 1,820,000 taels, was paid at Shanghai.
In the senate on the first, both the Rosebud reservation bill and the sun dry civil appropriation bill received consideration but no final action. The Philippine government bill triggered criticism of the Philippine committee's witness handling, while the Foraker lauded defense followed. In the house, District of Columbia appropriation drew most attention, not finished, with Shattne speaking on industrial conditions and Gaines criticizing conditions in the Philippines. A tornado struck Posgola India on April 23 damaging Datta jute works and warehouses in Sanachar, causing heavy casualties. Foreign brief notes include Mr. Corea’s meeting with Secretary Hay on Nicaragua canal terms and the April 1902 government receipts, expenditures, and surpluses, plus national bank note circulation changes.
Current news items note Santos-Dumont planning to race his air ship with an automobile at Brighton Beach. Also reported: Mathias V. Steigers, pioneer dairyman of St. Louis, died Friday of paralysis. St. Louis saloonmen seek to abolish free lunch amid high meat prices. A Black man, General Armstrong, was hanged in Platte City for criminal assault. Fire destroyed Berry Carnehan's residence near Eldora Ill and several Harristburg homes. Wiggins Ferry Co. sold from St. Louis for 5 000 000 dollars. High winds damaged shade trees in St. Louis. Ten barns burned in Muscogee Indian Territory likely arson. Dr. F C Gay of Alto Pass Ill died after illness. Abe Witherup in Paris Mo confesses to murder and seeks salvation. An infant burned by a gasoline lamp died. Southeast Missouri Odd Fellows celebrated 83rd anniversary in Charleston. Gustaf Ploog committed death by carbolic acid in Moline Illinois after a jilting. J A Hoffman of Retail Butchers’ Association claims a meat trust exists with proof ready.
Nebraska City honors former secretary of agriculture J Sterling Morton with a state funeral. Gov. Savage and staff attend from Lincoln, officials from Omaha arrive, businesses close, funeral at Arbor Lodge and burial beside wife and son Carl Morton at Wyuka Cemetery. Memorial service planned for next Sunday.
Rear-Admiral A. B. Crowninshield assumed command of the battleship Illinois at one o clock after a 13 gun salute. Capt. George A. Converse and ship officials welcomed him. The Illinois, with 37 officers and 698 men, was ordered to sail between two and three this afternoon, the largest crew ever aboard a U S battleship.
May 1 Pretoria reports delegates from the recent conference are visiting burghers in the field. Generals Botha De Wet and De La Rey with leaders Reitz and Steyn are conferring district by district with commandos to speed peace talks. A general meeting is set for Vereeniging on May 25 where a final decision is expected.
David Thompson alias David Tullis, manager of a Kirkcaldy Scotland building association, is under arrest in Seattle on a commitment by Commissioner Kiefer on a charge of embezzling about $70,000 of the association funds.
The state news item lists numerous Illinois residents with brief death notices. Names include William B. Watt of Moline Oscar Bobo of Ludlow Champaign County Cora Lee Green Mount Vernon daughter of Dr W Duff Green Matilda Shaw of Mattoon J P Seward near Trenton F C Gay Alto Pass Delilah A Ellis near Fairfield Edwin Townsend Sycamore Procter Coe Bloomingston Thomasville Ga Nancy Miles Chandlerville Abraham Shelby near Springfield and other aged deaths noted across multiple communities.
Gustav Ploog died by drinking carbolic acid at Moline after reportedly being jilted. Frank Beagler, 35, a farmer near Virden, died by his own hand. Fred Conral’s Waterloo residence burned down. M F Cutler of Moneaqua suffered severe burns and died. John M Walker named master in chancery for Douglas county with a 150000 bond. Maggie Carter acquitted of perjury in Nashville circuit court. Francis M Young, 71, of Fairfield, died from lockjaw after stepping on a rusty nail.
Ins urance Superintendent Henry Yates released a tabular statement of Illinois fire insurance activity. The report totals premiums and losses across Illinois companies domestic foreign and mutuals, highlighting congested district Chicago figures and overall industry totals reaching about 15.9 million in premiums and 8.86 million in losses.
Judge Richard S. Tuthill of Chicago presiding over a divorce suit heard testimony that the husband routinely beat his wife. He stated from the bench that the wife would have been within her rights to kill her husband if she wished.
James Riley, 72, walked into his sister Susan FitzGerald's home in Quincy after 53 years apart since 1849 when he left St. Louis for Cincinnati. Susan, now widow of John FitzGerald, is 80. Riley lives in St Croix township Perry County Indiana.
A young man believed to be a rolling mill worker was found dead north of Springfield with severe head injuries and brains smeared on a hose coupling beside him. No identification or clues to the assailant were recovered.
The American Glucose works at Peoria closed after a conflict between the Peoria and Pekin union and the Peoria and Pekin Terminal railroads. About 700 workers have been discharged as a result.
In the Walker and Hellar Brave mill near Keysport an engine lost control and a pulley wheel shattered. Rev. Charles Fry was struck on the head and sustained serious injuries, with responders rushing to the scene.
Fire swept the M Burkett farm south of Dixon destroying all stock buildings and cremating many horses. Estimated loss stands at 15000 dollars with 4000 dollars covered by insurance.
Washington May 2 The monthly statement of the public debt reports a total debt of 993 115 976 after cash in the treasury is accounted for a decline of 4 616 356 from April 1 1901 The breakdown includes interest bearing debt 931 070 750 debt on which interest ceased since maturity 1 302 080 debt bearing no interest 395 483 129 total 1 027 855 059 This excludes 830 202 059 in certificates and treasury notes offset by cash on hand for redemption Cash in treasury totals 1 243 942 003 with demand liabilities 909 202 019 leaving a cash balance of 334 739 085.
A comparative government statement shows April 1902 receipts totaled 45,215,590, down 2,552,000 from April 1901, while expenditures reached 40,799,263 yielding a monthly surplus of 4,316,000. Customs 20,847,677 up 1,716,000. internal revenue 21,256,240 down 4,766, miscellaneous 3,111,471 up 498,000. war department 8,760,713 down 1,342,000. Navy 5,527,613 up 255,000. For ten months total receipts 464,218,259. expenditures 398,624,999. surplus 65,593,270.
The comptroller of the currency reports as of April 30 1902 total national bank note circulation at 356 987 399 up 6 223 142 for the year and down 489 008 for the month. Bond based circulation stands 315 113 392 down 6 862 596 for the year and 2 346 990 for the month. Money secured circulation is 41 874 000 up 13 085 738 for the year and 1 857 982 for the month. United States registered bonds on deposit to secure circulating notes total 317 484 130 and 120 049 150 to secure public deposits.
The Mint's director reports April 1902 coinage totaling 7,131,898 dollars. Gold coinage reached 3,480,415 dollars, silver 3,388,273 dollars, and minor coins 263,309 dollars.
Honolulu learns of President Roosevelt's indorsement of Gov. Dole's administration, sparking mixed local reactions. The Bulletin attacks the decision as dictatorial, while The Star and Advertiser praises it. Civil engineer Capt. White in Honolulu with Pearl Harbor naval station plans estimates for initial improvements totaling over five million dollars.
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