28 May 1896
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1896
Page
1
An assorted fragment mentions a Chicago woman awarded 625000 for loss of both feet and questions about a fast Atlantic service subsidy of 1250000 yearly between England and Canada. It also hints at public debate on Britain paying for Protestant causes, US naval tests, Castilian temperature drops, and criticism of President Kruger as a diplomatic figure.
A Washington lady who wed a Sioux has come back to civilization with four children and without her husband. The item notes that if an American woman must choose between a Sioux and a foreign nobleman the odds seem slightly against the Sioux. It also comments on French papers lecturing the US about Cuban relations and mentions France’s sensitivities over Madagascar and its seizure as part of imperial grabs.
Police Commissioner Roosevelt of New York orders substitutions in police reports replacing trousers with pants. Prose cutting Attorney Johnson of St. Louis removes the word pants from criminal warrants and informations.
The queen regent appears amiable and prudent in governing Spain yet cannot easily transform a 16th century nation. As Cuba seeks independence, it would reveal Spain to daylight if the feat can be achieved.
A historical note reports that Argentina adopted a law preventing women from riding bicycles to protect the livey business, claiming it would be destroyed otherwise. The piece contrasts with American organizational methods, suggesting Had such been adopted, the demand for such a law would have been rejected with scorn.
Cor respondent James Creelman, driven from Cuba, challenges Spanish war methods. If half his claims are true, Spain’s tactics would stain civilized nations. The piece contrasts insurrection charges with Creelman’s counterview on atrocities.
In Chicago the Humane Society interfered with cyclists hanging babies on bicycle handlebars to aid pairing on boulevards and similar spots. One arrest was made recently, but the judge ruled the case unconstitutional, stating any law restricting this prerogative is invalid.
Twenty years have passed since the Centennial exhibition in Philadelphia. It was a great show for its day but now seems tame. The telephone was not in use then, arc lights cost ten times as much, incandescent lamps were unknown, and electric railways and many electric appliances did not exist. The rapid advance in electrical invention in the closing quarter of the century is remarkable.
Tunczar pledges amnesty and broader religious freedom for non Greeks, but mercy will not extend to political prisoners condemned to Siberian mines for speaking out. Their voices rise amid cheers and hymns from courtiers, even as they endure lengthy confinement.
The senate debated district finances and an investigation into last year’s Alabama election with a 41 to 6 vote on a select committee. Immigation restrictions and district gas price regulation dominated the house agenda as key bills advanced and conference reports on river and harbor and sundry civil appropriation measures were submitted. Briz West’s pension was confirmed. visits to West Point were arranged for several members.
The coroner records the death of Mrs. E B Hill in New York with Ralph Hill planning cremation. A St Louis minister and four bicyclists prepare religious services for travel towns. John A Cockerill’s funeral rites occur at Ek’s Rest. Tsar and czarina arrive in Moscow for coronation prep amid vast crowds. Senator Quay visits Canton with McKinley. ex-Senator Wallace dies in New York. Lippitt’s lithographs surface signaling a 1896 vice-presidential bid in Washington.
An explosion of natural gas in Coffeyville Kansas on the 21st destroyed two two story brick business blocks. One man was killed and many were injured. In Ironwood Michigan miners 300 feet underground at the Ashland mine were trapped by falling ore but rescued alive by rescuers digging from a neighboring mine.
Amid heavy rain a collapse near Si Blo damaged a fabus facility leaving about 50 workers missing and later recovering two bodies while many were injured. In Tiffin Ohio on the 22nd a motion for a new trial for Lee Martin, condemned for the murder of Marshal Shultz, was overruled as he awaits execution at Columbus.
The conference report on river and harbor projects shows final agreement on the deep sea harbor at Santa Monica and the harbor at San Pedro. In Saratoga Springs the 108th general assembly of the Presbyterian church convened with nearly 700 commissioners. Across borders, the Canadian Amateur Oarsmen’s Association sets Brockville regatta for August 6 and 7. Nebraska’s supreme court suspends a 19 year sentence for ex City Treasurer Bolin and sets bail at 5000 dollars. Postal privacies denied to Home Art Picture Co and Russell Collection agency. Thirteen Astoria citizens indicted for affidavits aiding Chinese admission as merchants. Advisers report massacres feared in Diarbakir during Bairam. Treasury gold reserve stands at 1,114,116,736 with withdrawals of 1,118,700. Week of failures per Dun & Co. totals rise to 227 in the U S and 28 in Canada. At Fort Mill a monument to faithful slaves unveiled. Florence Italy straw plater strike escalates with street violence and police intervention.
In the senate the filled cheese bill was taken up but went over without action. The river and harbor bill arrived from the house and was signed by the vice president. The house finished consideration of conference reports on appropriation bills including river and harbor and legislative, executive and judicial bills. The sundry Civil Service bill partial report was agreed to. Cleveland vetoed the land offices fee bill, referred to public lands. Gen. Lucius Fairchild died in Madison aged 68. he served as Wisconsin secretary of state, three time governor, consul-general to Liverpool and minister to Spain. later commander in chief of the G A R and Loyal Legion. widow and three daughters survive. A San Francisco paper notes “Little Pete” bribed jockeys and circulated counterfeit silver coin flooding the coast. United States minister Winn reached Washington for recuperation and may oppose McKinley on tariff questions. Olney to be consulted. President declines to transmit Spain correspondence on the Competitor affair. Gov Morton ally says he will not seek renomination. More than twelve inland husbstrng expeditions have failed in Cuba.
The University of Illinois plans June 10 commencement at 10 a.m. with Chaplin Winsfield delivering the oration. The class of 83 will receive diplomas, led by class president Althea Mather. New Joliet Prison uniforms will change to cadet gray green and blood red over six months. A Cairo resident John Edline was fatally shot by a burglar. Lindsay of Waverly pulled out a cancer from his jaw and died. Clausen of Dwight won 42,000 dollars in a personal injury judgment against the Chicago and Alton Railroad. Reverend John Clarke, 92, dies in Detroit after 50 years of Illinois ministry. other local deaths include Rev. Nicholas Severing of Freeport and pioneer Robert McKeighan near Kewanee. An explosion kills engineer Princel Talkington at Union elevator, Waverly. Army worms damage Hancock county blue grass pastures. a Pittsfield girl, Maggie Wella, 17, dies by strychnine poisoning. Knox College cadet competition sees Co A E W Cushing win Edwards flag. A Wyanet man, Richard Wolven, dies by self-inflicted gunshot at in-laws’ home. Chester levee improvement gets $20,000 federal aid. long-lived Jerseyville resident Mrs. Mary Henderson celebrates 81st birthday.
Scandanavian church tragedy in Salt Lake City ties Rev. Francis Hermann to a history of crime. Accused of murdering seven people, including his first wife and Miss Samuelson, with cremation and poisoning. Hermann fled after leaving Salt Lake May 15 with a Kansas City ticket. suspended for embezzlement and under church investigation.
West Surrerton Wisconsin May 24 Reverend Francis Hermann served three years as pastor of the First Norwegian Danish Methodist Episcopal church. His good reputation made him a prominent figure in the ministers association and Scandinavian social circles before moving to Salt Lake City.
A May hail storm swept over the region causing major crop damage and broken windows in buildings. The Great Northern suffered the most, with over two hundred window lights broken in its roundhouse and the Landon hotel suffering extensive damage. West side windows of the Lomkins block were shattered, plate glass fronts broken, and cattle on ranches were killed by hail. The Moose River valley barns were struck by lightning, with crops a total loss in Moose valley.
Rev. Thomas D. Phillips of St. James church was arrested at Woodlawn station on nine capiases after Cook county grand jury indictment for larceny. Miss Mary Burnig accused him of taking small items left in his care. He posted bail claiming the property is collateral for a loan to the woman and vows no prosecution.
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