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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1895

Page

3

Dickinson speech denounces Great Britain at Loyal Legion banquet

Don M. Dickinson delivers a forceful address at the Russell House Loyal Legion banquet in Detroit urging strengthened military forces and a vigilant stance against Britain. He warns of British aims in Africa and the Americas, cites naval and fortification builds, and calls for an enlarged navy, army, and coastal defenses to protect U S interests and world commerce.

Detroit Mich Loyal Legion Russell House Great Britain Don. M. Dickinson Dickinson Goveland Rineton Lapland Nicaragua Washington America Atlantic Africa England United States Solymes Napoleon India Europe Greece Egypt Ireland Venezuela Nicaragus St. Luka West Indies Nassau Halifax Congress American Isthmus

Steamer Cayuga Sinks After Collision With Hurd

In dense fog near Skillagalee light, at 4 a.m., the Cayuga of Lehigh Valley line collided with the Joseph L. Hurd, 73 miles from Skillagalee. Cayuga sank in about twenty minutes. Hurd lost her bow and stayed afloat with lumber cargo. Steward George Johnson was drowned after being washed overboard. Remaining crew were picked up by the steamer Man-

Cayuga Joseph &Hurd George Johnson Macermaw City Mich Lehigh Valley Hne Chicago Buffalo Joseph L. Hurd Lake Superior Skillagalee Hurd George Sonson

From the Orient City of Pekin steamer reports Japan's expansion

Yokohama dates to April 26 describe Japan’s expansion as clashing with Russian interests and untrustworthy German friendship. British suspicions rise as area and population figures for Formosa, Liao Tung and Pescadores are outlined. Indemnity financing avenues, rail plans, and capital relocation rumors add to a tense imperial panorama.

Japan Germany Key Russia China Liao Tung Peninsula Formosa Pescadores United Kingdom Great Britain Scotland Ireland France Spain Japanese Empire Yingkow New Chwang Japan Mail

Russia Probes Japan Pact Over Port Arthur Move

St Petersburg correspondent reports Russia plans to send reinforcements to the far east over Japan’s continued occupation of Port Arthur and its refusal to limit naval power. Britain is suspected of an arrangement with Japan to gain control of a Pescadores island.

St. Petersburg Frankfurter Zeitung Far East Japan Port Arthur England Pescadore Islands

Yellow Fever Fears Prompt Action by Federal Authorities

Yellow fever danger along the south Atlantic seaboard prompted Surgeon-General Wyman to urge immediate federal action. He warned against imports from Havana and instructed the customs collector at Shieldsboro to detain all ships from infected districts at Ship Island for disinfection.

Havana South Atlantic Seaboard Wyman United States Marine Service Brunswick Wike Treasury Department Collector of Customs Shieldsboro Miss

Russia's Claim Against China in Shanghai Dispatch

London reports that Russia seeks Port Lazares and extending inland 200 miles from Corea as compensation for mediation with Japan. China is said willing to grant, with Japan accepting a ten mile radius instead of 200 miles as the concession limit.

Russia China London the People Today Shanghai Japan Port Lazares Yunghing Bay Corea

Verdict of sanity in Duestrow murder case in St Louis

In Union Mo on May 12 the jury in the Duestrow mental inquiry returned a verdict of sanity at 8 30 am after a long deliberation. Gov Johnson and doctors predicted the defendant would not live to stand trial, while the defense blamed lack of expert advice. Judge Hirzel set the murder trial for July 26 with insanity to be pleaded as a defense.

Duestrow Obila St. Louis Union Foreman Glasser Diuestrow Tam Glade Johnson Bremer Bauduy Eeeimon Chaddock Bauduys Gov. Johnson Hirzel

Death of ex governor Ira J. Chase in Missouri

Ira J. Chase former Indiana governor died of erysipelas at Lubre Missouri where he had traveled for evangelistic work. Born December 7 1834 in Rockport New York he served in the 19th Illinois regiment and later led Indiana as lieutenant governor before succeeding Governor Hovey. He later returned to evangelical ministry with the Christian church.

Indiana Falla Maine Indianapolis Ind Ira J. Chase Lubre Rockport Monroe County N. Y Milan Cook County Ill Nineteenth Illinois Regiment Gov. Hovey Matthews Christian Church

Dickinsons Dictum Sparks Washington Sensation

Washington May 18 Don M Dickinson speech in Detroit last Thursday stirred officials. Private Secretary Thurber, ex Dickinson law partner, refused comment yet endorsed the anti reciprocal policy. Dickinson left Washington for Detroit Tuesday to ship a Cleveland portrait painted by Percy Ives to his Detroit home and visited the White House several times during his stay.

Washington Don M. Dickinson Detroit Department Thurber Mr. Thurber Dickinson Mr. Cleveland White House Percy Ives

Campos Says No More Men Will Be Needed to Suppress Insurrection

A Havana cablegram reports Gen Campos stating no further troops are needed to quell the insurrection. He deems the insurgents as irresponsible guerillas but says capturing them will be hard due to local knowledge. He vows to secure rights for Cubans and end the fighting, else continue the battle to subjugate the insurgents.

Campos New York Havana Cuba Herald

Tired Feeling Warns of Nervous Prostration

A reader notes many overlook a tiring morning weariness that signals impure blood and potential nervous prostration. The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a purifier that restores vitality, digestion, and strength with a testimonial from H. R. Squires of East Leverett Massachusetts.

Hodd H.R. Squires East Leverett Mass

Ropes Replace Leather for Heavy Machinery, Nasmyth Says

The eminent English engineer Joseph Nasmyth advocates driving machinery with cotton ropes instead of leather belts. He explains that for heavy main drives, using a series of ropes in separate grooves is more economical and effective, supported by long experience and careful observation.

England Joseph Nasmyth

Milestones on the Road to Health with Ostetgr’s Bitters

The passage praises Ostet gr’s Stomach Bitters as a potent aid in health, claiming it helps drive malaria kidney rheumatic bilious and nervous complaints from the body and promotes lasting well being through persistent use and natural support.

Ostet Gr

Wedding Gift Spark Sews Up Dinner Plans

A Brooklyn Life item notes Revence De Bann quipping that the shinitiye disliked a chafing dish given as a wedding present. Mrs De Bann asks why, and he recalls meeting Gumby who invited them to sample a dish to be cooked in it.

Threshing Machinery Ad From Racine Manufacturer

When you want a thresher horse power swinging or wind stacker saw mill self feeder or an engine address the J I Cast T M Go Racine Wis They have the largest threshing machine plane in the world and their implements may be relied upon as the best Business established 1842 Illustrated catalogue mailed free.

J. I. Cast T. M. Go Racine Wis

Dark features in Binks case hint at Mrs Binks

A Life excerpt notes that while Binks bears some blame, certain elements of the case cast darker implications on him. The discussion highlights lingering questions about Mrs. Binks and her possible role in the affair.

Binks

Syrup of Figs Promoted for Laxative Health Benefits

An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative improving health by cleansing kidneys, liver and bowels. It claims universal satisfaction and medical approval, notes 50c and 1 bottles, and warns buyers to choose only California Fig Syrup Co. products with its name on every package.

California Fig Syrup Co

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