12 May 1900
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
1
The Standard Oil Company raises wages for 25,000 workers backed by oil profits. Barnum recalls investing one dollar to advertise nine, a strategy that shaped his career. Troy, an old city, eyes a strong boom as growth accelerates. Push, but avoid conflict, as the town surges forward.
Richard Yates wins the Republican nomination for governor at Peoria on the fourth ballot with Reeves losing 671 to 566. W A Northcott chosen as running mate while Hancey and Carter withdraw to support Yates. A note recalls that forty years ago Richard Yates Sr was similarly nominated. The United States will issue three cent pieces in nickel with a hole in the center to prevent misuse and confusion with the dime.
The Highland Journal reports that the first month under municipal ownership of the electric light plant shows costs of 279.17 with receipts 222.13, plus one twelfth of bond interest and insurance. Street lighting cost 57.04 for April, a saving of 135 per month versus prior 192. Proponents urge Troy to adopt municipal ownership, citing Kinmundy’s net profit of 32 on April operations and urging no retreat from the policy.
In Troy key improvements drive a west side platting called Cook's Addition. The Donk mine plans to employ up to 250 workers, signaling a housing surge of about fifty new residences and a lasting city growth trend.
The article argues for posting street names on street corners in Troy, noting it would be inexpensive and convenient. It asserts the city is of suitable size to adopt this improvement and cites benefits for strangers and residents while urging action despite a small cost.
The session features heated exchanges between Hepburn and Cannon over the Nicaragua Canal bill, plus a Gaines Mann clash. Teller P Pettigrew lines show mixed responses on South Africa and Turkish trade. Stewart calls U S a good trust. Alaska code passes. Hay notes no Danish West Indies buy yet. anti trust amendment to Army bill defeated.
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