07 May 1896
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1896
Page
1
A compilation of remarks notes diverse topics from Cuban finance and Weyler’s troop lines to Gladstone’s speeches and British royal mobility. It highlights Weyler’s trocha design causing front rear ambiguity, 19th century political cautions, and social curiosities about royals and cycling trends.
England proposes to call Sir Walter Raleigh as a witness in the Venezuela case though he died nearly 300 years ago. The remark notes Raleigh’s long-dead status contrasts with England’s claim to unimpeachable character.
Grex McLaws, the Confederate division commander, lectured in Savannah, Georgia, a few days ago but his voice failed and his middle aged son read the remainder of the discourse. The remaining war leaders bear the burden of many years.
Battweron Boor rejects returning under his father's flag and pursues his Volunteers. The piece notes mixed motives between zeal and political or military glory. The Baltic ship equal shows disappointing results with 605,050 marks of receipts versus a 5,000,000 mark estimate, though the canal’s wartime purpose adds a German perception of success.
The text notes Brooklyn resisted consolidation with New York but after the legislature repassed the bill a real estate boom emerged in Brooklyn. It mentions an Okie New-York synificate investing $2,000,000 in Brooklyn land outside the city.
Eastern states report hot weather in the third week of April while California faced unusual frosts that damaged fruit. Los Angeles recorded an average weekly temperature of 2 2 degrees, an exceedingly low figure for the season.
The Riffian pirates of the mountains opposing Gibraltar defy all nations. The piece contrasts Armenian and Riffian piracy to show how weak the civilized world has become, while noting the Venezuelan arbitration issue and Iowa’s 1895 census data on population growth and gender ratios.
News in brief outlines a busy congressional period with Senate and House actions across naval and civil appropriations, the pension bill, and bankruptcy legislation. Key items include a naval bill amendment on retired officers and battleship numbers, a pension measure advancing, and Alaska for a delegate being practically defeated. Also noted are multiple drownings and a fatal hotel assault case in Hartford.
Dying widow Mrs Mancaver Drake, widow of Chief Justice Charles D Drake, buried beside her husband in St Louis. Denver plant destroyed by fire at Lakewood costing about 100000 with trifling insurance. Ex congressman Bourke Cochran injured in bicycle collision in New York. Warren Fisher, linked to Mulligan letters with Blaine, dies at 80 in Roxbury. Andrew Carnegie buys ground at Duquesne PA for library and gym. cost 150000. Havana reports capture of American Milton. swift punishment awaited. Dr Diaz, freed by Havana authorities, accused as Spanish spy. Swiss national exhibit opens in Geneva. President approves resolution to distribute Messages and Papers of the Presidents. copies to be placed in suitable hands.
On the 20th fifty one political prisoners were deported from Havana to Ceuta in Africa. In Denver on the 30th relief events raised 10009 dollars in cash and sent two trainloads of provisions and tents for Cripple Creek fire sufferers. April shows a 4.5 million deficit in government expenditures. ten months to May show a 23.2 million deficit. Debts rose by 5.945 million with total treasury cash at 868.799 million. The Union Traction Co of Philadelphia faced a final tie-up failure on the Ist. Futures for the week ended the Ist were 2 48 vs 2 31 last year. Canadian failures numbered 31 vs 5. The Berlin Industrial Exhibition opened with a bright, clear day and large crowds as preparations lagged.
A cyclone devastated Olentangg river towns on the night of the 28th. Four people were killed and 15 or more injured in the immediate vicinity. The cyclone wiped out Lo Eprenany 8 D and raised the river two feet in an hour.
Telegram summary reports the senate passed the naval appropriation bill and referred it to conference. a 20 torpedo boat addition was rejected. House action approved a five day bankruptcy bill, and a $75,000 expense grant for a damages claims commission. NY banks posted gains in reserves loans and deposits. Kurino to Italy, Lori to follow. a Detroit line wreck injured several. Nebraskans beat Kansas in intercollegiate oratorical contest. Carson City mint case convicted. a Bush county farmer confessed to murder. Associated Banks of NYC exceeded 25 percent reserve rule by 22,1945,975.
Illinois village Hersther in Kankakee County, population about 400, buzzes over a natural gas or oil field possibility. Supt Crandall for Ohio and Indiana Oil Co. plans an eight inch well to 1800 feet to test for oil or gas, noting water shows oil in some wells and locals already use gas from near-surface pipes.
Gov. Altgeld pardoned Isaac D. Mayberry of Greene county who had served a year for perjury after eloping with his employer’s underage daughter. The item covers pardons, a California vs Illinois marksmanship challenge, a horse theft escape, streetcar fare regulation, a ministerial institute, suicides, marriages, and local deaths across several Illinois communities. Included are Will Hill’s jailbreak, arsenic suicide by Themes Thornton, and multiple obituaries from Wilmington, Decatur, Ramsey, Litchfield, Knoxville, Paris, and LaSalle counties.
New York May 4 Cuban bonds offered by the revolutionary party are attracting a bid from a western syndicate. Benjamin J Guerra, treasurer of the Cuban delegation, says a single bidder offers 60 percent for all $2,000,000 in market bonds. He reports the bidder is en route to New York to finalize.
A Tampa report claims the Competitor successfully landed ammunition, guns, and supplies in Cuba. Alfredo la Borde commanded the expedition. two women and a child and two men were found aboard upon capture. The crew reportedly started for Key West but was overtaken by a Spanish gunboat. official confirmation is expected in a day or so.
Rev Alberto Diaz, a Southern Baptist missionary expelled from Cuba, describes atrocities by Spaniards in San Miguel del Pardron and Minas. He cites Col Vaudeville ordering the killings of over a hundred people, including children aged 12 and 13, forced to dig their own graves before being shot.
Walter Dygert from Woopstockx county has not yet arrived home. His father reports a Tampa letter saying he is well and will start for home in a few days. He claims strong grounds for a damage suit against Spain and is gathering evidence, and will take no action until he consults with Representative Hopkins and others involved in his release.
In Detroit on May 4 a motor car of the Detroit railway jumped the track while rounding a curve at Parquette avenue and Hastings street. Motorman John Hart and passenger Miss Martha Winkler were seriously injured and taken to Harper hospital but are expected to recover.
Rusville Ind May 4 James Waldon a farmer in eastern county confessed on his death bed to killing Paul Sprague 18 years ago. The motive remained unknown though Waldon said he was jealous of Sprague who was to marry a local woman.
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